March 2012
[Listen] Poor Spirits - "!N3V3R SL33P!"
California turn New York musician Poor Spirits has just let loose a brand new standalone track titled “!N3V3R SL33P!,” an entirely instrumental track that fits perfectly with the sleepless late night mood it’s title evokes. The track, which was premiered by our good friend’s over at Earmilk, is available to stream and download below, and, if you’ve yet to hear more...
[Listen] Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds -...
Fresh off the release of his self-titled solo debut, Noel Gallagher is already back in the studio working on his second solo album alongside Amorphous Androgynous, the psychedelic rock alias of British electronic outfit The Future Sound of London. Today, we get our first taste of the album with the song “Shoot A Hole Into The Sun,” which will serve as the b-side to the High Flying...
[Listen] Ceremony - 'Zoo' (Full Album Stream)
Punk rock outfit Ceremony are returning on March 6th with the release of their fourth LP _Zoo_. With a welcome resurgence of punk rock over the last few years, with bands such as Fucked Up and No Age, it’s good to see Ceremony delivering something that captures the energy and adrenaline of punk rock in an entirely raw form. The entirety of _Zoo _is available to stream over at SPIN.com....
February 2012
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[Listen] Tanlines - "All Of Me"
Brooklyn duo Tanlines are gearing up for the release of their debut album _Mixed Emotions _on March 20th via True Panther, and today, the pair have let loose the second preview of the forthcoming studio effort. Below, you can listen to “All Of Me,” and after the jump you can take a look at the album tracklisting.
Tanlines - All Of Me by Some Kind of Awesome...
[Listen] Chip Tha Ripper - "The Jam" Feat. Casey...
When Chip Tha Ripper released his Mixtape Tell Ya Friends I personally began to take notice a little more and listen out for stuff he’d been working on a little bit more than I may have previously. Today a new track has hit the web that features Chip and Casey Veggies titled “The Jam”. Whether or not the verse swapping track is the real jam, we’ll leave up to you to make up...
[Listen] Titus Andronicus - "Upon Viewing Oregon’s...
Last night, Titus Andronicus frontman Patrick Stickles appeared on Tom Scharpling’s _The Best Show on WFMU _marathon, during which he premiered the band’s new single titled “Upon Viewing Oregon’s Landscape with the Flood of Detritus (Andronicus).” The song can be heard below at the 2:37:00 mark. According to Stickles, the song will be released as a split single with tour mates...
[Listen] Willis Earl Beal - "Monotony"
A new track has appeared online from Willis Earl Beal titled “Monotony”. The young talent humbles from the South Side of Chicago and dishes up a lo-fi soul filled delivery of his tracks. This year he’s re-release his what was self-released solo debut _Acousmatic Sorcery_ on March 20th via XL Recordings. Let’s start to get familiar with this guy ‘cos I think...
[Interview] Hawks Eyes Talk New Album 'Ideas',...
Following the release of their 2010 album _Modern Bodies_, I had a chance to catch up with Leeds’ Hawk Eyes as they prepare to release their new album,_ Ideas_, next month on the 26th of March. We had a chance to talk about the new album, their influences and some weird goings on in a hotel when they signed a Japanese deal alongside a Christmas carol singing choir. So yeah, why not make...
[Watch] Memoryhouse - "The Kids Were Wrong"...
Memoryhouse have just let loose the official visuals fro their track “The Kids Were Wrong” which features on their recently released album _The Slideshow Effect. _The video sees the band performing live along with an ongoing story line that progresses as the song does too. Delightful but was it just me who was awful at playing jacks?! http://skoa.co/1G88YV
[Watch] Hawk Eyes - "Skyspinners" (Official Video)
Oh we do love a good music video and today we get to enjoy not only a new video but a new song from Hawk Eyes. The video is for “Skyspinners”, a track set to feature on their upcoming album _Ideas_ which has been penned for release on the 26th of March via the bands new label Fierce Panda. The video sees the band shredding through the new track before they all start getting thrown all...
[Watch x Download] General Fiasco - "Hollows"...
To celebrate the release of their “Don’t You Ever” single those lovable Northern Irish lads, General Fiasco, have treated fans to a little acoustic treat once more. We’ve previously seen them perform “German Roads” in a similar light so have a humpday treat and peek the video at the top whilst down below is the free download. Can’t complain at that now can...
[Listen] Norah Jones - "Happy Pills"
Last week we got news of Norah Jones releasing her brand new album, _Little Broken Hearts_, and today we get our first official taste of the record. Down at the bottom you can take a dose of what I’m sure we’d all like every now and again, “Happy Pills”. The track is produced by Danger Mouse and features an upbeat tempo of drums paired alongside Norah’s comforting...
[SKOA Presents] BBC 6 Music Blog Awards
Well this is a little treat isn’t it?! This month BBC 6 Music has approached some awesome websites to choose a category for their inaugural BBC 6 Music Blog Awards. We were over the moon to be asked to take part and alongside us we have the The Recommender, Drowned in Sound, The Quietus, One For the People, Never Enough Notes, For Folk’s Sake, The 405 and Data Transmission putting forward...
[Watch] Gorillaz x Andre 3000 x James Murphy -...
After unleashing the ridiculously fresh sounding “DoYaThing” last week we now get the official visuals for the collaboration track between Gorillaz, Andre 3000 and James Murphy. The video sees some very nice looking CGI like Gorillaz members going about their business in their house. Murdoch looks particularly rough as he uses a chair lift to go down the stairs! Andre also appears to...
[News] M83 to Release "Mirror" for Record Store...
For this year’s Record Store Day, M83 will be releasing a hidden track from his latest LP _Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming_. The song, titled “Mirror,” is a vibrant track with diverse instrumentation and repetitive lyrics, coming across as a bit of a departure from the rest of the album. Fitting then that it’s a hidden track. Nonetheless, the song is fantastic and will be...
[News] Sleigh Bells Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Sleigh Bells have announced a series of tour dates in support of their recently released sophomore LP _Reign of Terror_, which are set to kick off on March 26th and end April 25th, just prior to the band’s tour alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With shows all across North America, the tour will span 19 different cities, including a stop in Nashville for the Rites of Spring Music Festival...
[Watch] SoKo - "I've Been Alone Too Long"
We’ve been waiting for a full release from SoKo for what seems like a lifetime. I’m exaggerating, obviously, but when an artist comes across as brazenly honest and at times heartbreaking it’s kind of natural to pine for that thing. SoKo is one of those things and as TwentyFourBit have pointed out there’s this beautiful rendition of her performing “I’ve Been...
[Wacth] iamamiwhoami - "Drops"
Another new track and video from iamamiwhoami entitled “Drops” I have to agree with Jarri at Disco Naïveté in his comparison to Röyksopp, non? Apparently fans should look out for two more tracks in the coming week titled “Good Worker” and “Play” which are set to feature on the rather mysterious groups debut album _kin _which is currently set for release late rin...
[Listen] Chiddy Bang - "Zeros"
It’s been one week to the day since Chiddy Bang released their album _Breakfast_ but hey, these guys know how to keep us happy. Xaphoon and Chiddy offer up a new track called “Zeros” which you can stream in full below. Noah is on production duties whilst Chiddy lays down his flow over the big beat and electric guitar sampling track. Let us now what you think and after a week of...
[Listen] Marina & The Diamonds - "Homewrecker"
Marina & The Diamonds has let loose another track that’s set to appear on her forthcoming album _Electra Heart. Marina has let loose a few tracks up until now and the new cut titled _”Homewrecker” is sticking to the more poppy sound we’ve been hearing recently but it’s by no means a bad thing. The synth and bass heavy track is certainly a radio friendly number...
[Listen] Gold Panda - "Thailand Chord Droner"
Gold Panda has taken to his Soundcloud page to let loose a brand new track titled “Thailand Chord Droner.” Although there was no mention of the significance of the release, the artist threw in the names of different drum machines (“tr606/tr808/mpc2000xl fuk about”) to get our thoughts churning or leave us confused. Either way, stream the track below. http://skoa.co/1Fyl7n
[Listen] The Drums - "I Don't Want To Go Alone"...
This week, The Drums have released the “Days” single, and alongside that single is the b-side “I Don’t Want To Go Alone.” The synth-heavy track has made it’s way on to the web, so give it a listen below. The “Days” single is available now, and the band has also made a Trentemoller remix avialable to stream below.
The Drums - “I...
[Watch] Gotye - "Easy Way Out" (Official Video)
It’s hard to escape the Gotye track “Somebody That I Used To Know” it’s been absolutely everywhere the past few months. This years “Pumped Up Kicks” maybe? Whatever, creds to the guy who has now followed t up after the run-away success with a track called “Easy Way Out” which features a nice looking stop-motion video from Director, Darcy...
[Listen] Regina Spektor - "All the Rowboats"
A brand new track from Regina Spektor has surfaced and it goes by the name of “All the Rowboats” which is set to feature on her new, _What We Saw From the Cheap Seats_. The track will be available for download from today (February 28th) via iTunes. As well as that we’ll be getting a 7″ single on Record Store Day featuring two Russian cover songs: “The Prayer Of François...
[Listen] Battles - "Africastle" (Kode9 Remix)
As we’ve mentioned a couple of times, Battles are putting together a remix package called _Dross Glop_ gathering mixes of their album _Gloss Drop_ from all walks of the musical wilderness. Today we get to listen to another take on their track “Africastle” from Kode9 which whill feature on the release that’s now set for release on April 17th via Warp. Give the remix from...
[Download] Katy B - "Witches Brew" (Diplo Remix)
Diplo has taken to his Facebook account to give fans a little pat on the back with a nice sounding remix he’s done of Katy B’s “Witches Brew”. When posting it he said: “Here is a mix from me and katy b we been sitting on for a few mnths. Thought it be good to give you guys”. Try it on for size below and grb the download if you like it.
Katy B - Witches Brew...
[News] Maps & Atlases Announce Spring Tour
A firm favourite in the SKoA camp has just announced a spring tour to coincide with the release of their new album _Beware and Be Grateful _which has been given a release date of the 17th of April on Barsuk. Maps & Atlases kicks off in their hometown with a show at the Metro in Chicago on the 11th of May before continuing on through to June 19th at Amsterdam Hall in St. Paul. The Chicago boys...
[Listen] Estelle - "Do My Thing" Feat. Janelle...
A brand new track taken from Estelle’s forthcoming album which is coincidentally released today and called _All Of Me_. The track we can enjoy below is called “Do My Thing” and comes packaged with a helping hand from Janelle Monáe, showcasing both girls at their best. Give it a spin and go thank Antiquiet for the heads up on this juicy bit of goodness. http://skoa.co/1Fx9Hm
[News] Death Grips Sign to Epic, Announce New...
We’ve mentioned Death Grips a few times in the past but today comes news that the Sacremento band have signed to Epic and they have now given us details regarding the follow up to last year’s _Exmilitary. _We knew they were planning on releasing two records in 2012. The first of the two is to be titled _The Money Store_, and will hit us between the eyes from the 24th of April. The...
[Listen] Belle & Sebastian - "Crash" (The...
_LateNight Tales_, a music compilation series that “invites the world’s best artists to delve deep into their music collections to create the ultimate ‘late night’ selection.” The latest installment of the series comes courtesy of Belle & Sebastian and features tracks from Broadcast, The Pop Group, Toro Y Moi, and Gold Panda. As CoS point out, this installment features a cover from...
[Watch] Radiohead Perform Two New Tracks...
With the world more than eager to open their arenas to Radiohead, last night the band kicked off their extensive 2012 world tour and I think it’s safe to say that fans weren’t expecting quite so many surprises! Or maybe they were… Whilst playing a 24 song set in Miami last night they played two brand new songs as well as playing “Meeting in the Aisle” an _OK...
[Watch] Chiddy Bang - "Ray Charles" Live on Conan
After releasing their highly anticipated album last week, Chiddy Bang took to the stage on Conan to help promote _Breakfast_. They played their highly infectious lead single “Ray Charles” for the studio audience and if you happened to miss it or like me you’re based on the wrong side of the pond, the results can be re-watched at the top via The Audio Perv. http://skoa.co/1FvvvM
[Watch] Mariachi El Bronx - "Love Sick" (Bob Dylan...
Whilst Fallon was holding back the excitement of hosting a weeks worth of goodness from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jay Leno played host to The Bronx’s alter ego Mariachi El Bronx. They performed a a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Love Sick” a lesser known Bobby D track from his 1997 album,_ Time Out of Mind_._ _The band had covered the track on the recently released...
[Watch] Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band...
It’s Bruce Springsteen week on Fallon and the man himself can barely hide his excitement! For the entire week we’ll get a Bruce related gift of goodness on the late night slot. Kicking off the week yesterday though, Bruce and the E Street Band delivered two performances of tracks from the forthcoming LP _Wrecking Ball _which drops next week on March 6th. The Boss delivered a double...
[Listen] Rocket Juice and the Moon feat. Erykah...
Rocket Juice and the Moon, the new project comprised of Gorillaz/Blur mastermind Damon Albarn, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and Fela Kuti drummer Tony Allen, are set to release their debut self-titled album on March 26th in the UK and Europe and the 27th in North America, and today, courtesy of Pitchfork, we have a brand new cut from the upcoming album. The song, titled “Hey...
[Watch] Girls - "My Ma" (Official Video)
Girls’ new video for their song “My Ma,” which is the third single from their latest LP _Father, Son, Holy Ghost_, delves into the beauty of nature and how we as human beings age alongside it. Premiering on Conan O’Brien’s TeamCoco, the video is summery yet melancholy, but overall very beautiful, so check it out above.
_Father, Son, Holy Ghost _is out now via True...
[Listen] Plan B - "ill Manors"
He’s back and he means business. Plan B has returned to his storytelling ways with this new track titled “ill Manors” that is set to appear on the soundtrack to the movie of the same name that Ben has been working on. The track was debuted by Zane Lowe on Radio One not too long ago and it’s bloody good to have Plan B back.
The album has been penned for a release date of...
[Watch] Summer Camp - "Losing My Mind" (Official...
On March 19th, Summer Camp is set to release the 7” single of their track “Losing My Mind,” one of many fantastic tracks from their debut LP _Welcome to Condale. _The video is extremely simple in that it shows band members Jeremy Warmsley and Elizabeth Sankey getting their school photos taken, but, for anyone who has had to go through the trauma that is school photos, the visuals...
[Listen] The Magnetic Fields - 'Love at the Bottom...
The Magnetic Fields are set to release their tenth studio album _Love at the Bottom of the Sea _on March 6th via Merge Records, and the entirety of the album is now available to stream one week early courtesy of NPR. You can stream the entire album below. http://skoa.co/1FkfQY
[Watch] Bon Iver - "Towers" (Official Video)
2012 has already been a good year for Bon Iver, with last year’s _Bon Iver _receiving Grammy love and the band performing on _Saturday Night Live _earlier this month, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down one bit. Justin Vernon and co. have released another video from their acclaimed sophomore LP, with “Towers” receiving a visual companion. The video, directed by NABIL,...
[Listen] Arctic Monkeys - "R U Mine?"
Arctic Monkeys have let loose a brand new standalone single titled “R U Mine?” with an accompanying music video, which you can watch above. Chances are, those who get to see Arctic Monkeys during their tour with The Black Keys will get to hear the live rendition of the song. The band goes on tour alongside The Black Keys starting on March 2nd. http://skoa.co/1FkTyh
[Watch] Bombay Bicycle Club - "Shuffle" x "How Can...
Last week on Last Call with Carson Daly they aired two tracks that were performed by Bombay Bicycle Club from their show at the El Rey Theatre in LA. The performances were of their tracks “Shuffle” and “How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep”. Courtesy of The Audio Perv you can see the former at the top and the latter is available after the jump.
Their album_, A Different...
[Listen x Download] Hodgy Beats - 'Untitled' EP
Although often overshadowed by Odd Future head honcho Tyler, The Creator, Hodgy Beats frequently manages to step into the spotlight with fantastic and solid releases. This time around, Hodgy has let loose a brand new _Untitled _EP that boasts eight tracks, all of which stay under the three-minute mark. Of the eight tracks, “Lately” stands out as it was produced by none other than...
[News] Azealia Banks to Release Debut LP 'Broke...
In a recent interview with _Nylon Magazine_, Azealia Banks, the quickly rising Brooklyn MC, revealed that she would be releasing her debut studio album this September and that it would be titled _Broke With Expensive Taste_. She went further to explain that “the theme is a young girl trying to find it… Success! Herself! Her path! The young girl trying to make it! That girl...
[News] Beach House Announce New Album, 'Bloom'
According to recent reports, Beach House will be releasing the follow-up to 2010’s fantastic _Teen Dreams_ on May 15th via Sub Pop, and that the new studio effort will be titled _Bloom. _Since the reports hit the web, Sub Pop has neither denied nor confirmed any of the information, but nonetheless the album will include 10 tracks, two of which, “Wild” and “Other...
[Listen] Michael Kiwanuka & Dan Auerbach - "Lasan"
When I got wind of these two having put down a track together I was more than a little intrigued to see what they had come up with. Today that day has come and I must say it’s a damn good piece of music that features production and some vocal duties from Dan Auerbach. With Michael Kiwanuka winning BBC’s Sound of 2012 he was always going to have a decent year and this is the next piece...
[Listen] WZRD - "Love Hard"
The project of Kid Cudi and Dot Da Genius aka WZRD have offered up another cut from their anticipated LP which is set for release on the 28th of February. The track is titled “Love Hard” and is another rock orientated track with Cudi on vocal duty. See what you make of their effort below.
Whatever you feel about the project, we’ll have a chance to soak in the entire project...
[Watch] School of Seven Bells - "Lafaye" (Official...
We finally get some new visuals from School of Seven Bells for their lead single ”Lafaye” from their new album _Ghostory_. The video was shot in a creepy looking old house in Dallas, Texas and serves as a pretty nice looking backdrop as the singer Alejandra Deheza is seen singing and glowing in slow motion.
You can grab a copy of _Ghostory_ over here. http://skoa.co/1FJyN5
[Watch] The-Dream - "ROC" (Official Video)
The-Dream has let loose his new music video for “ROC” which is to be the first single from his highly anticipated fourth album, _The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman. _We first heard the track at the turn of the year but now the BBQ filled video can be enjoyed in full at the top of the page. Music and a BBQ, Summer can’t come soon enough! There’s still no official word of when...
[News] John Peel's Record Collection Being...
Even though he sadly passed back in 2004, John Peel’s legend lives on. Now it will continue to live on indefinitely as the legendary BBC presenters record collection is to be immortalised online. The BBC and the British Arts Council are working together to create something that they are calling The Space. It’s set to be a digital music service that will include all of Peel’s home...