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Easy Star All Stars – Thriller (Michael Jackson Cover)

We've got a real treat for you today. This one comes from Howie Figawi with the tip. Thanks, Howie. This is just delicious. We get this ridiculous reggae rework of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and it's nothing short of amazing. Perfect for your Monday blues. Enjoy....

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HAIM – Falling (Duke Dumont Remix)

Here's another band that has been remixed to the moon and back. Look, I'm not hating on remixes - as you may or may not know, I've never wanted to be a blog that just talked about remixes, but I can't really help it. That's...

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Young Galaxy x Tegan & Sara ‘Closer’

I'm not going to lie, when I first saw this I had no interest in listening. Not that I don't love Young Galaxy or Tegan & Sarah. But they've been pretty remixed out at this point. But I took a chance and hit play. Man,...

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Mitzi – India (Lipelis & Simple Symmetry Remix)

Mitzi is the epitomie of nu disco! The 70s beats, electric guitar and futuristic synthesized sounds echo throughout, giving this Australian band soul. I'm loving this remixed track of "India". What a fantastic of collaboration of 70s and 80s rock with new age soft vocals!...

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Punks Jump Up – Get Down (Alex Gopher Remix)

A friend asked me over the weekend, "do you think now is a particularly special time for music". My answer was a definite YES, for two main reasons. (1) We live in a technological oasis where the music of an entire band can be imagined and...

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SXSW Alert – Steel Phantoms

This is why I love living in Williamsburg.  You walk 6 blocks on a weeknight and see bands like Steel Phantoms in front of 100 people.   Its about impeccable songwriting and flawless execution for drummer/lead vocalist Aaron Harris  (yes, very Helm/Henley/Collins of them) and guitarist Jesse Newkirk....

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Harts – Back To The Shore

We first heard from Harts back in August. Now he's back again with a full on EP and it does not disappoint. Words like Prince come to mind here. ...

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Leonard Friend – Middle of The Night

Leonard Friend, aka Alex Feder, ex-frontman of the Brooklyn indie band The XYZ Affair is making a unique blend of R&B and synth-pop that is truly undeniable. He just released his second EP LXLF a couple of weeks ago and it's something you need to...

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GREYJOY – Idle Thoughts

I love these kinds of tracks. This delicious nugget came across the inbox today and I was hooked from the moment I hit play. Just good, old fashioned hustle. GREYJOY is a synth based dream-pop band from Perth Australia. That's about all the intel I...

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