[MP3] Tigersapien- Luxury, Youth & Vitality

Another band added to my list of who to watch out for this year, good old-fashioned electronic rock/dance stuff, give it a listen.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?emzywylmtzq ----Luxury [MP3]

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jmjzh3zz4tt ---- Youth & Vitality [MP3]

Oh yea, they're gimmick is that they wear tiger masks, I guess whatever works.

[MP3] New Lil Wayne, Prom Queen

Apparently he's making a rock album, I'm not necessarily excited yet
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?otznoivz2mn

[Video] Passion Pit- Sleepyhead

Definite Band to Watch for in 2009, their Chunk of Change EP is a great listen, and this is their video for the very catchy "Sleepyhead"
While not the best video in the world, it's got a kind of cool effect that goes well with the song, check it out

[MP3] Best MGMT Mash-Up I've Heard

And I've heard alot, some good, some ok, some absolute garbage, if I took the time to create a list, this would top all I've heard.
Coldplay vs. MGMT vs. Daft Punk-Kids in Technicolour (Knights Remix)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gj3qzgwmczj

[MP3] New Decemberists-Sleepless

Decemberists Song "Sleepless" from "Dark Was the Night" album releasing February 17, 2009
Download Link Below:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?vmglw2zuf3m

Dark Was the Night

From the albums myspace:
"Dark Was The Night will be released on February 17th, 2009. Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National produced the album, and John Carlin, the founder of the Red Hot Organization was the executive producer. A total of 32 exclusive tracks have been recorded for the compilation. It will be available as a double cd/triple vinyl/download and will benefit the Red Hot Organization - an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS."

Tracklist: THIS DISC (DISC ONE):

1. "Knotty Pine" - Dirty Projectors + David Byrne
2. "Cello Song" - The Books featuring Jose Gonzalez
3. "Train Song" - Feist and Ben Gibbard
4. "Brackett, WI" - Bon Iver
5. "Deep Blue Sea" - Grizzly Bear
6. "So Far Around The Bend" - The National
7. "Tightrope" - Yeasayer
8. "Feeling Good" - My Brightest Diamond
9. "Dark Was The Night" - Kronos Quartet
10. "I Was Young When I Left Home" - Antony with Bryce Dessner
11. "Big Red Machine" - Justin Vernon + Aaron Dessner
12. "Sleepless" - The Decemberists
13. "Stolen Houses (Die)" - Iron & Wine
14. "Service Bell" - Grizzly Bear + Feist
15. "You Are The Blood" - Sufjan Stevens

THAT DISC (DISC TWO):

1. "Well-Alright" - Spoon
2. "Lenin" - Arcade Fire
3. "Mimizan" - Beirut
4. "El Caporal" - My Morning Jacket
5. "Inspiration Information" - Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
6. "With A Girl Like You" - Dave Sitek
7. "Blood Pt. 2" - Buck 65 Remix (featuring Sufjan Stevens and Serengeti)
8. "Hey, Snow White" - The New Pornographers
9. "Gentle Hour" - Yo La Tengo
10. "Amazing Grace" - Cat Power
11. "Happiness" - Riceboy Sleeps
12. "Another Saturday" - Stuart Murdoch
13. "The Giant Of Illinois" - Andrew Bird
14. "Lua" - Conor Oberst with Gillian Welch
15. "When The Road Runs Out" - Blonde Redhead & Devastations
16. "Love Vs. Porn" - Kevin Drew

Have been fortunate enough to listen to the album in it's entirety, it's great. If you haven't done so already pre-order the album, and in the meantime the myspace is playing one new song a day, follow the link and enjoy.
http://www.myspace.com/darkwasthenight

[MP3] New Decemberists- The Rake's Song

With a New Album, "The Hazards of Love" due 3-24-09, the Decemberists have released a song from it in preparation. I'm really feeling what I can only say is a more rough sound than anything on the Crane Wife. Download Link can be found on their website, or here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?icfokywjjzg

Kanye Knows Music

I thought I hated Kanye West.

This extends from the Bonnaroo 2008 Fiasco, in which Kanye was supposed to perform, and completely missed his time to play by like, oh say 4 hours. He received a lot of flack from this, and despite my liking his music I hated him for his personality, and apparent disregard for fans.

But I saw this today and he's redeemed himself, mostly only because I love the Decemberists, but also because such a big name artist like himself doesn't mind taking the chance and putting out a totally different type of music than his own, I guess I'm a fan again.

Go to the link, and for some laughs, dont' forget to read a few comments.
http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/?category=191366