Buzz-worthy rap unit Das Racist recently taped an episode of Our Show with Elliot Aronow at NYC venue Santos Party House. In the clip, Aronow asks the trio questions about Lady Gaga and her rumored Illuminati allegiances, Roger Ebert, Oprah Winfrey, “jungle fever,” hoodies, Kindles, Zunes, the color green, and the ‘90s sci-fi movie, The Fifth Element. Racist tomfoolery abounds. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Das Racist is here to stay. See upcoming U.S. gigs here
Telekinesis
“Car Crash” MP3
Nov 10, 2010
Inspired by a broken heart, wrecked van, and Berlin, Telekinesis’ Michael Benjamin Lerner recorded the follow-up to debut album Telekinesis! under duress. The result, 12 Desperate Straight Lines (out February 15th via Merge), is a bass-driven ode to what the press release calls, “heartache, anger, and even a little hopefulness.” Check out the first single “Car Crash” above. (www.telekinesismusic.com)
Acrylics
“Nightwatch” MP3
Nov 10, 2010
Gorilla vs. Bear just premiered the first new mp3 off Acrylics‘ forthcoming debut album, Lives and Treasure, due out early 2011 via new imprint Hot Sand. Molly Shea’s inviting vox on debut single “Nightwatch,” recalls ‘70s Fleetwood Mac. Good call, GvsB. Also, go soft rock! Added bonus: Check out the VHS-y/‘80s vid for 2009’s “Molly’s Vertigo,” below.
Robyn‘s Body Talk album—which compiles tunes off Body Talk Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 and adds five new tracks—streets November 22 in the U.S. via Cherrytree (November 29 in the U.K. and November 24 in Scandinavia via Konichiwa). Stream three choice earworms here and “Get Yourself Together” over at Scandi Pop. Make sure to listen to the Max Martin-produced “Time Machine” first. That one’s below. (Via Vulture.)
Asobi Sesku
“Trails” MP3
Nov 10, 2010
NYC shoegaze-pop duo Asobi Seksu will release their fourth LP, Fluorescence, on February 15 in North America on CD, LP (gatefold jacket, 180-gram pink vinyl, limited to 1,500 copies) and digital formats. The long-player features the lead single, “Trails”, which is available now as a free download. Expect a music video in early 2011. The upcoming full-length sports artwork (above) from legendary 4AD graphic designer Vaughan Oliver (Cocteau Twins, Pixies). Pre-order it now via Polyvinyl.
Midwest experimental rockers Volcano Choir (made up of Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon and post-rock band Collections of Colonies of Bees), are touring Japan this month, performing Unmap‘s quality songs for the first time as a band. Their debut gig was Monday night at Tokyo’s Shibuya O-West ballroom, and some neat footage of the outfit playing “Island, IS” has been dug up by Fader. Watch it above.
Tennis
“Take Me Somewhere” MP3
Nov 09, 2010
Married indie-pop duo Tennis will issue their debut album, Cape Dory, on January 18 via Fat Possum. It’s all about sailing around the world and of course, love. Download the airy tune “Take Me Somewhere” above (via P4k.) Also, check out the Denver pair’s live rendition of album tune “Marathon” below:
Laura Marling: “Blues Run the Game” (Jackson C. Frank cover) / “The Needle and the Damage Done” (Neil Young cover) MP3 Streams
Eversley, Hampshire folk wunderkind Laura Marling recently put to tape two raw, solo versions of Jackson C. Frank’s “Blues Run the Game” and Neil Young’s “The Needle and the Damage Done” for Third Man Records’ continuing 7-inch Blue Series. Stream the Jack White-helmed tracks below (via NME.) The single is out today through Third Man. Purchase here.
In related media news, the singer-songwriter’s dulcet tones will appear on a collaborative four-track EP with Mumford & Sons and Indian collective The Dharohar Project on December 7 on Glassnote.
Laura Marling: “Blues Run the Game” (Jackson C. Frank cover):
Laura Marling: “The Needle and the Damage Done” (Neil Young cover):
