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Git 'Er Done: The Ultimate At-Work Playlist
Getting yourself into the right mind-set to stare at a screen for eight or 10 hours a day… Read More
This Is Our Jam: Mount Kimbie, Mikky Ekko, & More
This week, it's all about synthesizers. We have a slick new track from Brooklyn's Xeno & Oaklander, an awesome collaboration from London's Mount Kimbie, and the newest "rough demo" from up-and-coming singer Mikky Echo. Our favorite, though, is a cut from Johnny Jewel's Mirage project taken from… Read More
May 22, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Rating Your Favorite Lead Singers, The Scientific Way
We've had enough heated arguments about the merits of Lennon vs. McCartney to know that when it comes to music fandom, it's all very subjective. For every *NSync shrine, there's a Backstreet Boys altar to match. But this article on Grantland has taken on the formidable task of narrowing it down to a… Read More
May 22, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Listen Up: First City Fest May Give Outside Lands A Run For Its Money
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re officially in the thick of festival season! And, if Napa Valley’s Bottle Rock wasn’t enough to satisfy your cravings — don't fret! Northern California has more forthcoming music shindigs, including a brand-spankin' new one by the shore. First City Festival… Read More
May 22, 2013 7:00 AM EDT
Spotify's New Feature Will Validate (Or Not) All Your Listening Habits
As Spotify grows in popularity, its potential to eclipse iTunes draws near (insert ominous music, here). The music streaming service's latest attempt to shake up the digital music world comes with Spotify Charts, an easily downloadable widget updated weekly showcasing the past week's most listened to… Read More
May 22, 2013 5:00 AM EDT
Not Real Life: Gucci Brings Madge & Bey Together On One Stage
So, here's the thing. We're not sure we have the wherewithal to witness the glory that would be Beyoncé and Madonna share a stage. A dream, to be sure, but something that would most definitely blow our minds. And yet, now that Gucci's Chime for Change concert lineup has been confirmed, we must officially… Read More
May 21, 2013 1:15 PM EDT
Beyoncé's New Single Is Here And It's Everything
Ladies, your new anthem has arrived in a tight, five-minute package of tribal beats and marimbas. And if you're not on your feet, shaking your hips by the end, something is wrong. Bey has teased us with snippets from her upcoming album for a couple of months now, through Pepsi and H&M commercials… Read More
May 21, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
Watch The New Zooey Deschanel-Directed She & Him Music Vid!
Mix together some playful ‘60s dance moves, bright vintage frocks, and a brand-new She & Him tune — what do you get? Oh, just another reason to adore Zooey Deschanel (as if we needed one!). The New Girl star took her first crack at directing a music video for the indie duo’s Volume 3 single… Read More
May 20, 2013 5:15 PM EDT
EDM Is BACK (According To NYC's Electric Daisy Carnival)
If Coachella wasn't enough of an indication that Electronic Dance Music is back and here to stay, then last weekend's Electric Daisy Carnival in New York will be. Thousands of people from across the country flocked to Citi Field in Queens last weekend for a neon-soaked, bass-thumping, laser-filled… Read More
May 22, 2013 1:20 PM EDT
May 20, 2013 4:30 PM EDT
Macklemore, Tom Petty, & More Shows To Catch This Week
Majical Cloudz, Gobby: Glasslands, May 21, $10
Majical Cloudz may have first been recognized for their work with fellow Canadian musician Grimes, but the band is a far cry from Claire Boucher's ethereal sound. Instead, Devon Welsh and Matthew Otto make quietly somber synth-pop that captures struggling… Read More
May 20, 2013 3:20 PM EDT
Our Epic Pre-Bonnaroo Playlist Will Have You Humming All The Way To Manchester
Bonnarroo’s 2013 lineup is certainly the most eclectic in the Manchester, Tennessee festival’s folksy, crunchy, muddy history. Of course there are the jam band extravaganzas like Soul SuperJam featuring James James of My Morning Jacket, but appearances by all-star hip hop performers including A$AP… Read More
May 17, 2013 4:00 PM EDT
The Ultimate Workout Playlist To Get You Bikini Ready
Is it just us, or does it seem like the entire city is on a workout kick right now? The gyms are packed, running paths are crowded, and don't even get us started on the lines at Lululemon. Since we can't lend a hand when it comes to getting you a spot in spin class, we decided to help out with one of… Read More
May 17, 2013 12:20 PM EDT
Exclusive Track Premiere: Listen To "ICU" From Lou Doillon's Latest EP
As the daughter of famed actress Jane Birkin and French film director Jacques Doillon, half-sister to Charlotte Gainsbourg, and stepdaughter to Serge Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon has a lot of history to live up to. But she's well on her way. Her new album, Places, sees the actress/model/musician tackling… Read More
May 16, 2013 5:00 AM EDT
AllSaints Moves Into Movies — First Up, A Kings Of Leon Feature
Cult fashion label AllSaints is moving into the movie business. Yes, the label that’s cornered the market in wear-forever leather bikers and slubby-knit basics now has its very own film division.
The mission statement: to create innovative video that embodies the lifeblood of the fashion brand… Read More
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