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Ruby Weapon – Two Weeks (Grizzly Bear cover)

This song may just save your day. It surfaced on the net as the soundtrack to a slideshow of party pictures on YouTube. I extracted the audio and haven’t been able to stop listening to it since – it’s mesmeric. From what I can gather, it’s by a virtual unknown  going by the name of Ruby Weapon, who has uploaded a batch of Animal Collective/Panda bear cover versions, but there’s little else in the way of information. Which is too bad, because I’m absolutely smitten with this. Best thing I’ve heard all week.

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Following yesterday’s Touch of Soul mix CD, I feel like celebrating that Friday feeling with three undeniable soul classics that are bound to make anyone feel good. Just try not to…

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Erma Franklin’ – Piece Of My Heart

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Sam & Dave – Soul Man

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Aretha Franklin – Think

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Having grabbed  Plants and Animals’ new album the second I saw it, last year’s With/Avec EP is starting to feel like a discovery that’s still paying off. Where ‘Faerie Dance’ was the standout track on the latter release, their full-length debut sees the band raising their game substantially, ensuring that such quality is matched throughout Parc Avenue. Continue Reading »

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The Breeders – ‘Overglazed’

Signifying the onset of the weekend, Kim Deal and co. are here with a song whose lyrics comprise just four simple words: “I can feel it.” Succinct it may be, but few can argue that this song taps into an energy and attitude that we’d all like to immerse ourselves in at this time of the week.

From the forthcoming album to be released this April on 4AD, Mountain Battles is one comeback album that feels surprisingly good. Expect a full review soon…

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Fleet Foxes – ‘White Winter Hymnal*‘

I’ve been waxing lyrical about these guys since the day they signed to Bella Union. Now I can exclusively reveal that Fleet Foxes have recorded their very own Take Away Show at Noise Pop just yesterday, and given that Pitchfork have just stamped n 8.7 on their new EP Sun Giant (released today), I think their forthcoming appearances at SXSW could see these guys being the most talked about band over the coming months – the kind of hype that can often make people wary before they’ve even heard a note.

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Fleet Foxes – ‘English House’

As for the music itself, it’s rich in the kind of uplifting harmonies Grizzly Bear are known for, though with a very pronounced gospel influence. Saying that, the dynamics repeatedly shift, hitting peaks and highlights when you thought there could be none left, their shimmering baroque arrangements (which will inevitably draw comparisons to the likes of CSNY) feeling like a much needed release of endorphins. Continue Reading »

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