November 4, 2011 | New Music | by Iben Foss |

Copenhagen band Joe and Honey released the Heart Beast EP in January. As a follow up, they now premier the music video Fever. Filmed in a Copenhagen apartment, the video portrays a universe of sensual needs and supressed identities.

New Music / Awesome demo track by Solid Gold Dragons

November 3, 2011 | New Music | by Orlando Higginbottom |

This track is just a demo, I think, but it sounds as smooth as anything to me. I love the songwriting, the production, and the trumpets.

November 3, 2011 | New Music | by Samuel Birtwistle |

Binary is a small four piece band from London who I managed to catch at a small gig not long ago. A great way to show that dark, post-punk is definitely not dead. With echoes of Joy Division and Echo and the Bunnymen, their spacey brand of music feels so familiar but fresh.

November 3, 2011 | New Music | by Jasper Burik |

I saw Lord Huron back in August at the Getty (In my home town of Los Angeles) and I thought something along the lines of: ‘Well, that was pretty good’. Then, more recently, I researched them a bit and downloaded their two EPs, which are phenomenal. They play a mix of calypso and alternative rock and you can download two songs for free at their website.

November 2, 2011 | New Music | by Pedro Lourenco |

It’s been almost three weeks since I last saw Tropa Macaca live, and i’m still stunned! After a great record for Siltbreeze (Sensação do Principio) and a European tour with the mighty Blues Control, all back in 2009, the duo went through a two year period of almost no public activity, only to re-emerge now on the eve of what seems to be an amazing new record. This is vibrant music happening now.

November 2, 2011 | New Music | by Samuel Birtwistle |

Two great artists coming together to make some great, dark, ambient electronica with garage-feel drum loops. As we know, the elusive Burial has been gathering more commercial acclaim after being nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2008. His style of tinny garage drums coupled with ghostly samples is a perfect fit alongside Four Tet’s often complex IDM or ambient straight electronica. The two have been combining a lot recently, producing great records, and even producing an EP with Thom Yorke of Radiohead which is also worth a listen. Read more

November 2, 2011 | New Music | by Samuel Birtwistle |

Snailhouse often don’t grab the listeners attention at first visit until their rather lounge/easy listening songs suddenly descend into synth guitar wails. The solo project of Mike Feuerstack of Wooden Stars definitely has some punch. His latest album, Sentimental Gentleman, is drowned in manageable complexities, made clear through the fantastic production from Jeremy Gara, drummer of The Arcade Fire.

November 2, 2011 | New Music | by Lilian Darmono |

I came across this band a couple of years ago, via KCRW’s Top Tunes podcast (which is great, as it gives you a free song every day handpicked by their amazing DJs). The tune that drew me in was their rendition of One-Note Samba. But I hadn’t delved into their discography until last week. This makes for a perfect Summer’s soundtrack, with Tim Yehezkely’s soft vocals, which can be just as melancholic as uplifting and carefree, depending on the mood of the song.

November 1, 2011 | New Music | by Adam Graff |

This is the official video for Ed Sheeran’s new song, You Need Me, I Don’t Need You, where the lyrics are signed by an 80s Michael Jackson looka-like. It just goes to show that simple equals good. Hey, isn’t he that guy from Harry Potter?

November 1, 2011 | New Music | by Samuel Birtwistle |

Bogdan Raczynski is an old name to many in the realms of “intelligent dance music” after his first release in ’99 under the wing of Aphex Twin’s Richard D James’ Reflex Records. Since his first release, he has rarely changed his form: creating heavy laden beats flooded with strained and strange vocals, often reminiscent of early Aphex Twin or Squarepusher. Read more

November 1, 2011 | New Music | by Samuel Birtwistle |

I found out about this guy through his collaborations with Flying Lotus, a name familiar to any electronica fan and more-so through his work with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke. Gonjasufi offers big breakbeats, with flashes of psychedelic made and found instruments. Read more

November 1, 2011 | New Music | by Christine Utterberg |

I’m eagerly awaiting the October 31 release of Florence and the Machine’s second album, Ceremonials. And based on the new music video for Shake It Out, it won’t be a disappointment. It beautifully shows off Florence’s theatrical style, with strong lyrics and lush visuals.

October 31, 2011 | New Music | by Samuel Birtwistle |

Volcano Choir is a collaboration between Justin Vernon of Bon Iver fame, Collections of Colonies of Bees, and Pele, and showcasing hypnotic driving rhythms coupled with Vernon’s soaring voice over the dainty post-rock indie twiddlings of the other bands.

October 29, 2011 | New Music | by Paul Kwiatkowski |

Boduf Songs features stark, richly layered musical compositions by hushed crooner Matthew Sweet. At times, Boduf Songs glean off bands such as Angels of Light and Matt Elliot, while retaining an original sound of brooding psychedelia.

October 29, 2011 | New Music | by Troy Mattison Hicks |

Every once and a while, a video will come along that totally does justice to the song. And then there are those who elevate the song to a whole new level. This does both. M83′s Wait might be one of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time.