
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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Oh, happy day. Not only was Portal 2 released, but this single from The National, too. It’s a piano-driven number, much like their contribution to the Win Win Soundtrack, only more chilly. Gorgeous nonetheless. Even if the cake is still a lie. Purchase it here.
The National “Exile Vilify” from the game Portal 2 [BUY on iTunes]
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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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It’s the Cyber Monday Black Friday Five. Here to cram even more on your shopping list. Enjoy thoroughly.
Wolf Parade “Agents of Love” from Semi-Precious Stone single
The National “Wake Up Your Saints” from High Violet, Expanded Edition
Iron & Wine “Walking Far From Home” (single)
OMD “VCR” (The xx) rough mix
Banjo Or Freakout “105” (single)
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Two trips to LA in two days. Between ’em, I managed to hear these five new tracks from upcoming LPs I am thoroughly stoked on. Well, one isn’t new. It’s just live. Whatever. I’m tired. Enjoy.
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The New Pornographers “Crash Years” from Crash Years (Single)
Broken Social Scene “Forced To Love” from Forgiveness Rock Record
The National “Bloodbuzz Ohio” from High Violet
Phoenix “Armistice” from Live in Sidney
Metric “Black Sheep” from OST Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
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Summer’s coming to a close here, people. Get out there and enjoy the damn thing already.
Mariachi El Bronx “I Would Die 4 U” (Prince) from Cell Mates
Casio Kids “Gront Lys I Alle Ledd” from Gront Lys I Alle Ledd
The Big Pink “Dominos” from Dominos
Port O’Brien “Sour Milk / Salt Water” from Threadbare
Ron Wood “Mystifies Me” from I’ve Got My Own Album To Do
RIP John Hughes:
The National “Pretty In Pink” (Psychedelic Furs) from
Daytrotter Session 07.09.07
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