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Trailer Remix: Men In Black 3 get Wes Anderson-ized

Though it’s missing the slo-mo group dance scene at the end, it’s got so many other Wes Anderson hallmarks, I’m not going to complain. Even if Moonrise Kingdom looks like the apex of self parody, I’ll still see it. Damnit. (via TheMovieBlog)

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MP3: Feist Beck Remix, Carousel, Unicycle Loves You, Islands, Sean Hayes Outtake :: Friday 12.16.11

Give it a close listen ‘cuz you’re gonna dig.
Play ’em against past 5ives and enjoy thoroughly.

Feist “How Come You Never Go There” (Beck Remix) [follow]

Carousel “The Thrill” [follow]
from 26 Allston EP

Unicycle Loves You “Wow Wave Cinema” [follow]
from Failure

Islands “This Is Not A Song” [follow]
from Asleep & A Forgetting

Sean Hayes “When We Fall In” (feat. Frazey Ford) [follow]
from Outtakes and Alternatives

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MP3: New from The National, Telekinesis, Bombay Bicycle Club, Room E Alpha Method Remix, and The Sandwitches :: Friday 12.09.11

An advance listen of a new National tune plus a bunch of others you can shop for right now. Shop musically. Enjoy thoroughly.

The National “Rylan” (live) [follow]
from Q LIVE in Toronto, Glenn Gould Studio

Telekinesis “Please Ask For Help” [follow]
from 12 Desperate Straight Lines

Bombay Bicycle Club “Shuffle” [follow]
from A Different Kind of Fix

Room E “Polar Bear” (Alpha Method Remix) [follow]
from Polar Bear (single)

The Sandwitches “Joe Says” [follow]
from Mrs. Jones’ Cookies

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MP3: J Mascis, Narrow Sparrow, Sam Prekop, Mouse on Mars, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. :: Friday 11.18.11

Some new and a couple old(ish) tunes for your shopping list this week. Enjoy thoroughly.

J Mascis “I’ve Been Thinking” [follow] from Circle 7″ (b-side)
* * * Dinosaur Jr plays The Fillmore w/ Henry Rollins 12/15 tickets

Narrow Sparrow “Joe Meeks Dream” [follow]
from Synthworks

Sam Prekop “C+F” [follow]
from Who’s Your New Professor

Mouse on Mars “Send Me Shivers” [follow]
from Radical Connector  ***Look for a new LP 2.24.12

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. “Nothing But Our Love” (Rudi Zygadio Remix) [follow]

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KYEO: Best Wet Paint Sign in NYC

Spotted on the NYC subway platform last night. No, we certainly Aint T-Pain. But let’s not rule out Tear Pain.

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10 YEARS OLD?! 

I remember first hearing Since I Left You and having my mind and ears blown. And wondering how the hell they squeezed so many samples together to create something so entirely fresh, varied, and somehow, packed all into a cohesive album. One that simply drips of summer. It still holds up today. To celebrate its 10 year anniversary Modular is releasing a 2-disc set full of remixes and rarities. Stay tuned for details.

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FRONTIER PSYCHIATRIST VIDEO

Directed by Tom Kuntz and Mike Maguire

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STEREOLAB REMIX

This is just one remix that’ll appear on the deluxe reissue. Check back for more info.

The Avalanches “Since I Left You” (Stereolab Remix)

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Gorgeous: Watch Disney “Bloom” Remix by Pogo

Dreamy. From the same musical meister who created “Upular” entirely from Pixar Up samples, Nick Bertke AKA Pogo. Bloom has the same hypnotic effect, too. Made more beautiful by the emotive and timelessly sweet Disney princesses. And that guy’s moustache. (via)

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SPEAKING OF BLOOM …

It’s the 20th anniversary of Nirvana‘s Nevermind. Here’s a terrific and lesser-known cover by fellow Wilmette, IL -ian, Jonny Polonsky:

Jonny Polonsky “In Bloom” (Nirvana)

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MP3: Craft Spells, Soft, Delicate Steve, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Remix Junip, and M83 x Big Black Delta Remix Daft Punk’s TRON :: Friday 04.8.11

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 JunipDale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.]

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

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MP3: New TV On The Radio, The Lilies, 13 & God, Lykke Li Remix, and Yuck :: Friday Five 02.25.11

Maybe it’s the impending SF snow but we’ve never had a Friday Five with so many white LP covers. Even if the TVOTR shot isn’t the final cover, I’m caught up in snow mania. Here’s a bunch of tunes to add to your winter shopping list. Enjoy thoroughly.

TV On The Radio “Will Do” from Nine Types of Light

The Lilies “We Want To Live” from We Are The Lilies

13 & God “Old Age” from Own Your Ghost

Lykke Li “I Follow Rivers” (Dave Sitek Remix) originally from Wounded Ryhmes

Yuck “Get Away” from s/t

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MP3: Pete And The Pirates, LCD Soundsystem, The Beatles go Dub, Star Slinger, and El Ten Eleven :: Friday Five 02.18.11

Here’s some booty-shakin’ tunes to soundtrack your holiday weekend. Add ’em to your shopping list while you’re at it. Enjoy thoroughly.

Pete and The Pirates “Winter 1”
from Winter 1 [follow]

LCD Soundsystem “I Can Change”
from This Is Happening [follow]

The Beatles “Come Together” (Omega Mix)
[more Omega dubstep]

Star Slinger “Mornin”
from Volume 1 [follow]

El Ten Eleven “Marriage Is The New Going Steady”
from It’s Still Like A Secret [follow]

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Christmas MP3s: Banjo or Freakout, Best Coast, Tracy Jordan, Bishop Allen, Magnus Djurberg’s Last Christmas :: Friday Five 12.24.10

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Berlin Symphony Orchestra “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” (Red Baron Remix)

Bishop Allen “You’ll Never Find My Christmas”

Banjo or Freakout “Frosty The Snowman”

Best Coast x Wavves “Got Something For You”

Magnus Djurberg “Last Christmas” (8-bit)

BONUS:
Tracy Jordan “It’s A Jordan Christmas!” 30 Rock

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THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR BEER GEEKS:

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