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This new track from Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and her new side project Flock of Dimes almost makes up for the fact that Wye Oak is covering Dinosaur Jr on May 22nd—and it’s sold out.

Flock of Dimes (Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak) “Prison Bride”

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The idea of Ben Folds covering Ke$ha may not sound like a good idea, but think about it. Anybody doing Ke$ha is better than her, right? This case especially.

Ben Folds “Sleazy” (Ke$ha)

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You’re gonna love this new Washed Out until I lodge this in your head: Moby, Enya, and Caribou havin’ a baby. That is all.

Washed Out “Eyes Be Closed” from Within and Without

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The Black Keys warm up to a fairly restrained take on Buddy Holly. The upcoming tribute LP includes My Morning Jacket, Jenny O., Lou Reed, Modest Mouse, She & Him, and more.

The Black Keys “Dearest” (Buddy Holly) from Rave On Buddy Holly

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If you like your gals sun-drenched, sugar-coated, and covered in a light layer of fuzz (really, who doesn’t), Seapony is here.

Seapony “Blue Star” from Go With Me

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Turn it up. Make it big. This thing’s beautiful.

This gorgeous light painted video took OH YEAH WOW and Darcy Pendergast over 6 months to create. The result is a perfect match for the sound of instrumental Aussies, All India Radio. Lovely. (via Laughing Squid)

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All India Radio “Rippled” (grab the video version mp3 free)

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Man/Miracle “Don’t Waste It”

The New Pornographers “A Drug Deal of the Heart” from Moves 7″

Vetiver “Can’t You Tell” from The Errant Charm

tUnE-yArDs “Bizness” from w h o k i l l

Unknown Mortal Orchestra “How Can U Luv Me” from s/t

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New tunes for your shopping list. Plus a couple you can’t buy anywhere. Yet. Enjoy thoroughly.

Sondre Lerche “Private Caller” from s/t

Cults “Abducted” from s/t

The Amsterdams “Apologies” from Electromagnetica

The Generationals “Please Be It” from Actor-Caster

Dan the Automator, Damon Albarn & Kid Koala “Untitled” (demo)

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Gonna ease you in with the first few tracks, nice ‘n laid back, before bangin’ the new bootyshaker from Santigold (she’s back!) and Karen O (she’s back!). Enjoy thoroughly.

Empress Hotel “Bells Ring” from Red Book

My Morning Jacket “Circuital” from Circuital

Bill Callahan “Drover” from Apocalypse

TV On The Radio “Keep Your Heart”
from Nine Types of Light

Santigold x Karen O “GO”

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What a great way to preview a new LP—following a little wolf from the forest wonderland into town. Beats starin’ down a static album cover any day (unless it’s Ween‘s Chocolate & Cheese, of course).

This dreamy trip perfectly captures the vibe of the album, too. Not as wintery as See the rest »

Did you know if you click the LP covers above you’ll be rewarded with a never-ending boombox of bangin’ tunes that play back-to-back? No, bro? Enjoy thoroughly.

Craft Spells “You Should Close The Door”
from Idle Labor [follow]

Soft “The Ceiling” from Dogs [follow]

Delicate Steve “The Ballad of Speck and Pebble”
from Wondervisions [follow]

Junip “In Every Direction” (Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Remix”
from In Every Direction [follow Junip / Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.]

Daft Punk “Fall” (M83 x Big Black Delta)
from TRON R3C0NF1GUR3D [follow]

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Royal Bangs “Back Then It Was Different”
from Flux Outside [follow]

Meligrove Band “Really Want It”
from Shimmering Lights [follow]

Voxhaul Broadcast “Leaving on the 5th”
from Timing Is Everything [follow]

The Elected “Go For The Throat”
from Bury Me In My Rings [follow]

Joan As Police Woman “Magic”
from The Deep Field [follow]

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Somehow, between all the beer and all the work, we survived this week. Here’s what popped up on our radar in the process. Enjoy thoroughly.

Lost In The Trees “Fireplace”
from Police

Young Buffalo “Catapilah” (Demo)

Gypsyblood “Take Your Picture”
from Cold In The Guestway

Alex Turner “Stuck on the Puzzle”
from Submarine

Fredrik “Rites of Spring”
from Flora

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Alas, another week has passed. Here’s what’s been echoing ’round the Ümlaut. Enjoy thoroughly.

Man Man “Knuckle Down” from Life Fantastic

Thao & Mirah “Eleven (ft. tUnE-YarDs)” from s/t

Starfucker “Death as a Fetish” from Reptilians

TV Torso “Elegy” from Status Quo Vadis

The National “Think You Can Wait (feat. Sharon Van Etten)”
from Win Win Soundtrack

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Beer, Music, and Movies to fuel your green revelry …

GREEN FLICKS

You can watch Leprechaun 5: In the Hood on Netflix Instant. Or watch the real Leprechaun in the Hood below. [Thanks, Scott!]

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GREEN (&BLACK) BEER

Read How To: Make a Guinness Black & Green with Apple Lambic

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GREEN TUNEAGE

Yes, it’s a Re-Redüx of last year’s O’Bligatory St. Paddy’s McMix. But to be fair, your were really drunk last year and don’t remember how rad this was. Spin it again:

Spike the dog “Shillelagh” from Tex Avery

Dropkick Murphys “Shipping Up to Boston”

Thin Lizzy “Whisky In The Jar”

Bud Light “Mr Kiss-Me-I’m-Irish Pin Wearer”

Unknown “Finnegan’s Wake”
Library of Congress, WPA CA Folk Music Project

Frank Black & Glen Hansard “The Aul’ Triangle”

Waterboys “Fisherman’s Blues”

The Pogues “On the Sunnyside of the Street”

The Thrills “Irish Gates Keep Gate-Crashin”

Dexy’s Midnight Runners “Plan B”

The Undertones “Teenage Kicks”

Stiff Little Fingers “Mr Fire Coal Man”

Mighty Mighty Bosstones “Where’d You Go”

Them (feat. Van Morrison) “Here Comes The Night”

Bing Crosby “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”

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What starts as a dancy electro ditty, this new MSTRKRFT single quickly brings some serious rawk. Dueling guitars. Crashing cymbals. And sweet-ass double bass. Just as your sleeves tear off and mullet reaches your collar we’re back in the club. Wanting to trade your glowsticks for my fiber optic beard.

MSTRKRFT “Beards Again” [ follow ]

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We’re in the midst of another great record-shopping season. Enjoy thoroughly.

Ennui “Coconino”
from Coconino [follow]

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart “Belong”
from Belong [follow]

The Devil Whale “Barracudas”
from Teeth [follow]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. “Morning Thought”
from It’s A Corporate World [follow]

The Strokes “Taken For A Fool”
from Angles [follow]

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Loads ‘o new schtuff to plop in your shopping list (though the Wild Beasts tune is from their old LP, they’ve got a new one out, too). Enjoy thoroughly.

The Dodos “Don’t Stop” from No Color

Wild Beasts “All The Kings Men” from Two Dancers

The Fresh & Onlys “Do You Believe In Destiny?” from Secret Walls EP

Sonny & The Sunsets “I Wanna Do It” from Hit After Hit

Ringo Deathstarr “Do It Every Time” from Colour Trip

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Tomorrow (3.1.11) will see the fifth album from 21-year-old Ryan Thomas Schmale‘s project, That Ghost. You’ll remember the lonely wandering tune “To Like You” from a Friday Five many moons back.

That Ghost “To Like You” from Songs Out Here

Here’s another from the new LP. Still ambling. More wintery and wanting. Partially recorded in the estate of fellow Valley of The Moon resident, Jack London. If you’ve ever been there, this really reflects the feel of the place. Especially London’s Wolf House ruins. In such a good way. Look for it in stores or snag it straight from Two Syllable Records.

That Ghost “Calls” from Songs Out Here

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