Ünnecessary Ümlaut

Damn, I made it to Maker Faire this weekend to catch Blue Ribbon Salvage but missed Adam Savage —dancing to the Dr. Who theme with ArcAttack! at the helm. I did happen to catch a different ArcAttack!/Tesla Coil show with a chain mail guitarist. Will post pics soon.

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One fantastic set of new tunes. And a lil’ bonus. You know, for the Rapture. Enjoy thoroughly.

Something Fierce “Empty Screens”
from Don’t Be So Cruel

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. “Skeletons”
from It’s A Corporate World

Here We Go Magic “Song In Three”
from The January EP

The Cars “Sad Song”
from Move Like This

Digitalism “Forrest Gump” (feat. Julian Casablancas)
from I Love You Dude

BONUS: NEW BON IVER pre-order the new LP

Bon Iver “Calgary” from Bon Iver

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Four new tunes. Five to add to your shopping list. Enjoy thoroughly.

Richard Buckner “Traitor” from Our Blood

Yuck “Milkshake” from Shook Down / Milkshake

Forgetters (Blake Schwarzenback) “The Night Accelerates”
from s/t

Modest Mouse “That’ll Be The Day” (Buddy Holly)”
from Rave On Buddy Holly

Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi “Problem Queen” (feat. Norah Jones)
from ROME

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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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Enjoy thoroughly.

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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I thought this was just a kick-ass poster. But they’re actually auctioning these KISS-covered Countryman MINIs. And you can order custom KISS wraps for your own MINI. Kick-ass!

Now if they only made Gene Simmons Bloody Tongue Car Fresheners to hang on your mirror, we’d be in business. Though I’d settle for a special KISS Kat seat.

THE AUCTION
On May 29th the autographed KISS MINIs See the rest »

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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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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Hot. (Thanks, Tim)

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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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