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Midlake’s anticipated new album finds the group eschewing the Fleetwood Mac leanings of the last record, infusing more British folk influences into their harmony-filled songs. "The Courage of Others" is achingly, gorgeously depressive, a solid match for the bone-numbing cold and gray skies that frequent this season. Somehow, these guys are better off for it though, channeling the hard times of the past 15 months into a bleak, expansive trouble doll of an album.
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Although it' s been four years since the last proper Four Tet album, Kieran Hebden has been far from resting on his laurels, making a couple of records with legendary jazz percussionist Steve Reid, collaborating with dubstep purveyor Burial and too many other projects to list here. "There Is Love in You," however, finds Hebden offering up his most dancefloor friendly set to date, but still pulling from warm organic samples and kosmische atmosphere.
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A special-priced Winter Sampler from Brooklyn's own Kanine Records featuring new label favorites like Surfer Blood, Princeton, Blind Man's Colour and Dinowalrus, as well as staples like Professor Murder and Oxford Collapse, plus a Final Fantasy remix of Grizzly Bear's "Don't Ask." This great compilation will be available for download for the next 30 days, while all of Kanine's back catalog will be marked down to $5.99 for the next two weeks!
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The Minimal Wave label is a longtime favorite of ours, the NYC imprint specializing in beautifully pressed LPs of forgotten Kraftwerkian pop, cold wave and early-'80s synth. Now enter Stones Throw who've assembled this essential Minimal Wave primer. There's a lot of sonic ground covered but the music is always centered around the pulsating machine groove which paved the way for early house music, just throw in a little new romantic and goth flavor.
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Featuring Edan, Mr. Lif, Quantic, Percee P, MED, Bajka and members of the Dap Kings, Antibalas, Poets of Rhythm, and El Michels Affair, the Whitefield Brothers follow-up their now-classic album, In the Raw, with another exotic, globe-spanning dose of psychedelic funk that pulls from a myriad of influences -- from African and Arabic rhythms to Oriental modal scales. Fans of Ethiopiques, Sun Ra, Fela, and any of the aforementioned should download this without hesitation!
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A new edition of Kompakt's much-loved Pop Ambient series always arrives during the dead of winter, just in time to warm the spirit with the soothing and crackling sounds contained within. This year's installment is an even more special one, however, the label celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pop Ambient, featuring new and exclusive tracks from Wolfgang Voigt (a/k/a GAS), the Orb, Dettinger(!!) and lots other Kompakt favorites.
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An amazing album from West Coast legends Strong Arm Steady, featuring some of the best Madlib productions we've heard! This record screams instant classic, filled with tracks that'll transport you back to hip-hop's early-'90s halcyon days, with guest spots from NY's own Talib Kweli and Little Brother's Phonte. Play this one loud because it's truly, utterly essential!
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Barely out of high school, this young Floridan quartet craft unabashedly infectious indie rock, dropping reverb-drenched Beach Boys harmonies over fuzzy guitars and occasional nods to Afro-pop, all immersed in summery vibes befitting of their sunshine state of mind. There's no doubt that Surfer Blood will be one of this year's breakout bands.
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One of Austin's best kept DIY secrets no more, Yellow Fever's debut LP is certain to net the band a far bigger audience, thanks in part to Vivian Girls' Wild World imprint. Culled from the group's two EPs and 7", Jennifer Moore, Isabel Martin and Adam Jones' jangly minimalist pop is sure to resonate with fans of Young Marble Giants, Aislers Set and early-Stereolab. Recommended!
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