Music Archive

M.I.A. ‘Bad Girls’

British electronica/hip-hop artist M.I.A. is back with a new Middle-Eastern inspired song titled 'Bad Girls'. More interesting than the song is the music video that accompanies it, which includes some pretty nifty car trickery. The impressive stunts do look quite genuine from the various shots given and doesn't seem to...
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Mylo Xyloto

Coldplay's latest album, entitled 'Mylo Xyloto', has finally been released yesterday. This marks the fifth studio collaboration for the Chris Martin led group, with their last record 'Viva La Vida' being released back in 2008. Notable songs that I've liked so far include 'Paradise' and 'Major Minus'. Read on to...
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Austin City Limits Festival 2011

Another year. Another Austin City Limits Festival, right? However, this might prove to abit more memorable given the festival's 10th anniversary. Headlining the celebratory lineup are: Coldplay, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, and Arcade Fire. Impressive as they may, don't forget the other guys showing up to the party too, including: Fitz...
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Spotify

After gaining huge popularity in Europe, the so-called 'revolutionary' Pandora-killer Spotify has finally arrived on American shores. What makes this a game changer is that it boasts 15 million songs, which can all be listened a-la-carte. The first 10 hours of listening are free, but Spotify is banking that you'll...
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

It's been some time since my last posting but I'll be honest: these past few weeks have been extraordinarily busy for me and  it's been tough finding extra time to blog. Thankfully, I'll be more free to publish more tidbits in two weeks but for now I apologize for the...
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Beatles Catalog Available on iTunes

Its been years in the making, but Apple has announced today that the entire Beatles collection can now be purchased directly from iTunes. The release was a culmination of hard work in resolving relations between Apple Computers and Apple Corp, which had previously been entangled in a legal debacle over the Apple...
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Band on the Run (2010 Remaster)

Although better late than never in mentioning, earlier this month marked the re-release of Paul McCartney's 1973 album Band on the Run. A mammoth album since its release in 1973, it's the best selling Wings album to date and the last to be released under Apple Records. I remember listening...
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Kings of Leon: Come Around Sundown

Two years after their last studio release, Kings of Leon have returned for their new album Come Around Sundown. So far it seems to be much more sophisticated in structure, baring a much more mature band musically than say its days of Aha Shake Heartbreak. Noteworthy singles to check out...
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Fitz & The Tantrums: Pickin’ Up The Pieces

Since their appearance at SXSW this year, I've been keeping my eye on Fitz & the Tantrums' after digging their first hit 'Breakin' The Chains of Love'. After listening to their new LP for approximately two weeks, I can comfortably say that 'Pickin' Up The Pieces' is a fantastic album...
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Arcade Fire: Suburbs

The fantastic Canadian indie-rock band Arcade Fire have released their first album since a three-year hiatus last week. After catching them a couple years ago at Austin City Limits Festival, I've been quietly anticipating new stuff from these kids and so far they haven't disappointed. Their new album, entitled 'Suburbs', is a continuation...
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