[Listen] Frank Ocean Raps on Earl Sweatshirt's New Track "Sunday"

Sunday comes early this week.

Earl Sweatshirt's new album Doris arrives next Tuesday, but lucky for us new music just keeps on coming. "Sunday" drifts along slowly, propelled by the echoing keys of a church organ and a dingy guitar riff, but it really lights up when Frank Ocean's voice takes over. He doesn't sing, as you might expect. Instead, he delivers a solid two-minute rap verse that comes across as very honest, almost conversational. Listen below.

[Listen] Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica Feature on Vicious Unreleased Big Sean Track, "Control (HOF)"

Too bad Big Sean's new album Hall of Fame didn't feature this grimey, furious track, 'cause it's downright amazing. He had guests like Nas, Miguel, Pharrell Williams, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Nicky Minaj, Young Jeezy and more on the LP, but nothing compares to the verses delivered by Jay Electronica and Kendrick Lamar on "Control (HOF)."

Big Sean said on Twitter that "[t]his one that didn’t make the album cuz of the sample BUT IT IS NOT no radio shit.. Straight rap… I’m talking 7min shit… Grimey shit." Instead, he went ahead and leaked it on Funkmaster Flex's Hot 97 radio show. Lucky us. If he hadn't done that we wouldn't have heard the lyrical barrage that is Lamar:

I heard barber shops debate the greats all the time // Who’s the best MC? Kendrick, Jigga and Nas // Eminem, Andre 3000, the rest of y’all // New niggas just new niggas, don’t get involved // And I ain’t rockin no more designer shit // White T’s and Nike Cortes, this is red Crvettes anonymous // I’m usually homeboys with the same niggas I’m rhymin with // But this is hip hop and them niggas should know what time it is // And that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big KRIT, Wale // Pusha T, Meek Mill, ASAP Rocky, Drake //Big Sean, Jay Electron’, Tyler, Mac Miller // I got love for you all but I’m trying to murder you niggas // Trying to make sure your core fans never heard of you niggas // They don’t wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you niggas // What is competition? I’m trying to raise the bar high."

Stream "Control (HOF)" below.

[Watch] Youth Lagoon - "Raspberry Cane" (Official Video)

I bloody love animated videos. Especially when they're as beautiful and mesmerizing Youth Lagoon's new video for the track "Raspberry Cane". The clip, directed by Stephen McNally, is a great watch for your tired mid-week eyes. It features all kinds of wonders and frights, yet accompanied by the track it floats from scene to scene wonderful. Click play below and enjoy it courtesy of Noisey.

The track features on Youth Lagoon's album Wondrous Bughouse which is out now.

[Listen] Cults - "I Can Hardly Make You Mine"

Cults have returned with a brand new track titled "I Can Hardly Make You Mine" which sees the band refocusing their energy a little. They seem to be a little more psych orientated, the immediate link would be to the likes of Tame Impala, it's definitely not a bad thing at all. A powerful vocal delivery and a very dance-worthy drum beat. The track can be heard in full below and be sure to let us know what you make of it.

The track is set to appear on their new album Static which hits shelves on the 15th of October via Columbia.

[Album Stream] King Krule - '6 Feet Beneath the Moon'

King Krule's highly anticipated debut album, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon, isn't set for release until the 24th of August 24 via True Panther and XL but Archy has treated fans to a premature listen. The young talent has been developing a lot of hype since the release of his self-titled EP, and the long player is promising a mature sound. It was produced by the man himself, along with Savages/the xx collaborator Rodaidh McDonald. 

[Watch] The National - "This Is the Last Time" and "Graceless" Live on Kimmel

Last night The National were the guest of choice on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and they brought along with them two performances from of tracks from their album Trouble Will Find Me. The band laid down moving renditions of "This Is the Last Time" and "Graceless" which you can watch above and below, respectively.

[Watch] The 1975 - "Sex" (Acoustic Performance)

The 1975 have just offered up a stripped back version of their new single "Sex". Taking it back to the pure black and white visual as an accompaniment we've seen fromt hem so many times before, you can enjoy the video at the top. The band have been building up steam for the past 12 months releasing a stream of highly infectious indie-pop songs, while their EP's contain hip-hop bedroom jams that leave you wanting more. Their self-titled debut is set for release on September the 2nd via Dirty Hit and from what I've heard at numerous live shows it's going to be a mix of everything we've already had and more. Enjoy.

[Watch] Sky Larkin - "Loom" (Official Video)

Sky Larkin have unveiled the video for their fantastic new single "Loom" which is set to feature on their new album, Motto, out on the 16th of September via Wichita Recordings. The video is the perfect feel good hit for these summer months featuring the band having a blast in the English countryside, playing around and doing what we all love to do... Have fun. You can watch the clip below via This Is Fake DIY.

The band will also be heading out on tour in September to support the release.

Sky Larkin UK Tour 2013
17 London, Lexington
18 Leicester, Firebug
19 Sheffield, The Harley
20 Sunderland, Pop Recs Ltd
21 Glasgow, Nice n Sleazy
23 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
24 Southampton, Joiners
25 Nottingham, Bodega
26 Cardiff, Gwdihw
28 Aldershot, West End Centre
30 Manchester, Deaf Institute