Music Snitch

It’s been about four years since I was clued into to the delightful, dream-pop sounds of The Radio Dept. via their sophomore album, ‘Pet Grief‘.  Since then, the group has released a couple EPs but no follow-up LP; that being said, I was pretty excited to hear about the release of their new, full-length album.

The Radio Dept.’s forthcoming album, ‘Clinging To A Scheme’, will officially be released next month (March) through Labrador Records’ online store.

Take A Listen: Heaven’s On Fire from The Radio Dept.

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The Radio Dept. – Website

Video: Marchin’ In from Lo-Fi-Fnk

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How about a little folk music for your Friday?  The Tallest Man On Earth (a.k.a. Kristian Matsson) just released a new single entitled, “King of Spain”, which can be found on his forthcoming album, ‘The Wild Hunt’ (April 13th via Dead Oceans).

Take A Listen: King Of Spain from The Tallest Man On Earth

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The Tallest Man On Earth – MySpace

Hot Chip will be playing a MySpace Secret Show in New York City @ Highline Ballroom on Friday, February 5th in celebration of their forthcoming album, “One Life Stand” (Feb. 9th via Astralwerks). The Philadelphia-based quintet Free Energy is slatted to open the show.

Doors for this all-ages event will open at 7 p.m. and entry will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, MySpace Music will be streaming the concert LIVE in partnership with Livestream via Hot Chip’s official MySpace music page beginning at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST.

Josh McIntyre aka. Little Girls is apparently a big admirer of Beach House (he’s not alone), so much so, he decided to cover their track, “10 Mile Stereo”.

Take A Listen: 10 Mile Stereo from Little Girls

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According to the bio on last.fm: Breakbot is an awesome Frenchman who makes electronic, mainly breakbeat-orientated music that doesn’t bang to please. It floats along collecting bass, synths and other awesome noises to make you gleefully wag your head from side to side. Perfect music for walking, dancing sensually and chatting it up with friends!

I recently stumbled upon Breakbot by the way of his new track, “Baby I’m Yours”. Initially I thought it was a remix of a throwback jam…I mean, it had to be with that funky Motown swagger. Well, it seems as if I was tricked by the refreshingly breezy sound because, “Baby I’m Yours”, is a new track from Breakbot’s forthcoming EP, which is due out on February 14th via Ed Banger Records.

Take A Listen: Baby I’m Yours by Breakbot feat. Irfane

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Video: Life Magazine from Cold Cave

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Here are a few noteworthy releases today, February 2nd:
Midlake: The Courage of Others [Bella Union]
The Soft Pack: The Soft Pack [Kemado]
We Are Wolves: Invisible Violence [Dare to Care]
The Album Leaf: A Chorus of Storytellers [Sub Pop]
Pierced Arrows: Descending Shadows [Vice]