The XX

Im late on these guys, but fuck me if this isn't the best make out song of the year

The XX - Islands

Pitchfork's Top 100 Songs/50 Albums

The infamous music blog Pitchfork recently posted their lists for Top 50 Albums and 100 Tracks of 2009. I have been religiously following this blog ever since I first found out about it and believe their lists of best songs/albums of the year are the best I have come across. If your looking for new music, or would like to hear reviews about music you've already heard, check it out.

Pitchfork's Top 100 Tracks
Pitchfork's Top 50 Albums

Distant Relatives

Nas and Damian Marley are collaborating on a new album called, "Distant Relatives" it looks like its gonna be pretty sick.

Headed South...

Tommorow I fly down the beautiful island of Barbados to catch some sun and surf. Barbados is one of my favorite places in the world... the people are nice, everything is beautituful, and reggae blares out of every sound system. Thought i'd leave ya with a jem from roots reggae legend Gregory Isaacs...Happy holidays!

Young Jeezy- 4 My Town Remix

Young Jeezy is set to release "Thug Motivation: 103" on February 9th.

Dilla and ?uestlove Article

Props to my boy Femi for putting this article up. Great story about Questlove's expierence chillen with Dilla in a more casual setting then the studio. Its great to learn about Dilla through such a talented musician as Questlove. His perspective on Dilla really goes to show that Dilla is one of all-time greats. Just one day in Dilla's life... wow

Questlove vs. Jay Dee: The "Little Brother" Beat Story

Philly Trip

I have spent the last three days hanging in Philly with my buddy Matt. Our days were spent walking around Philly, playing the new Call of Duty and listening to Altas Sounds' Logos and Animal Collective's Fall Be Kind EP. Among other things, im stoked i got a chance to really spend time with the Animal Collective EP. I've come to love the Fall Be Kind EP as well as the entire Atlas Sound album. Below is 'What Would I want Sky', a favorite track off the Animal Collective EP. This version however is taken from a BBC Freak Zone session and is a different version then the one on Fall Be Kind. Some say they like this verson better then the one on the EP....

Animal Collective - What Would I Want Sky

New Washed Out track + video

Washed Out - Belong (Music Video) from Blake Salzman on Vimeo.

South Carolina's Washed Out recently released a new video for a new track entitled 'Belong'. Following the hazy-electronic pop style of his other tracks, 'Belong' is definitely a track to check out. The music video for 'Belong' is directed by Blake Salzman, a music video director who also directed a video for Banjo or Freakout's 'Upside Down'. Below is the track to download as well as the music video... enjoy!

Washed Out - Belong

Salem- Frost

I found out about these guys on Bad Beat LA

Bibio - Ambivalence Avenue

I just recently found out about Bibio, a one man production by Stephen Wilkenson, a british multi-instrumentalist. I have listened to his most -popular album Ambivalence Avenue and loved it. With a variety of musical influences, Bibio's Ambivalence Avenue displays progressive music in many forms. Ranging from folk to hip-hop, Bibio most definitely has a keen sense of his musical surroundings. 'Fire Ant', a standout track on the album, takes influence from hip-hop producers J dilla and Madlib, two artists of whom now, after spending time with, I am gaining huge amounts of respect for. Anyway, i highly recommend downloading this album. Tracks 'Ambivalence Avenue' and 'Fire Ant' are posted below. Check it!

i can dig it

I Make Music

I always wanted a trampoline. Now I understand why my parents would never buy one.

Sunday Funday Folk

The 10- piece group, led by "Edward Sharpe", Alex Ebert, and the love of his life Jade Castrinos (girl's got soul), have been dominating the LA scene all summer, and are now out on tour across the states. Tambourine, xylophone, accordion, mandolin, whistling...

Folky, affectionate, and carefree -- seemingly straight out of some kind of beautiful narcotic induced dream... If this video doesn't make you want to go see them live, try out this Tiny Desk Concert from NPR to check out the best white girl dance moves you've ever seen.

fuck yeah

Phoenix - 1901 - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

staying warm

watching Kentucky beat UNC on mute next to the fire, listening to this

Rubber and soul -Ane Brun

J Dilla - Midnight Snack

Recently all I have been listening to J Dilla and this Mix is one to check out for sure. Dj RP3 mixed a bunch of more chilled out Dilla tunes into a 65 minute mixtape. Featuring some songs of more popular albums like "The Shining" and "Donuts" as well as a bunch of tunes ive just never heard before. Put your headphones and just kick back...enjoy a midnight snack

I've been listening to this song regularly since I got this album about a month ago (irony noted). I just gave the video a look see and due to its absurdity decided I had to share it with you all. I recently started getting into these guys but have for a while been a fan of Dan Bejar's other project Destroyer. All good things!

Tycho - Coastal Brake

Graphic Designer ISO50 from San Francisco is releasing his third LP on December 8th. Under the name of Tycho, Scott Hansen writes electronic soundscape music that has a great feel to it. Writing a variety of down-tempo songs, Tycho's songs are super chill and peaceful. Lay on the couch, sit back and relax to the single off the LP, "Coastal Brake".

Tycho - "Coastal Brake" - MP3