freshvibesmonday #20

So much has happened in the past month (in the music world) I don't even know where to begin. It seems like every week has been filled with exciting music announcements regarding album releases and tour dates from artists I wasn't expecting to hear from. Specifically, Destiny's Child released a brand new track titled "Nuclear" and as I posted on the Facebook Page for LYED - Justin Timberlake released a brand new track with Jay-Z & produced by Timbaland. What really got me excited was hearing that the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performed 2 new songs recently at the Glass House in Pomona, California.  

"Suck Young Blood"

 We now know (thanks to Pitchfork) that their upcoming full-length release is titled Mosquito & will be released on April 16th on Interscope Records. Check out the album art above which was created by filmmaker/animator Beomsik Shimbe Shim. 

Hope you enjoy today's list of songs/videos! :)

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Santigold - "GIRLS"

"GIRLS" was indeed made for the soundtrack of HBO Girls, and this adorable yet funky video was released earlier today! If you didn't believe in Santigold before; you should now. 

California Wives - "BLOOD RED YOUTH"

I've been hearing this track at work for quite some time now, and once I finally figured out who it was (thanks to SoundHound) I wanted to share it! This track is the opener on their debut full-length titled Art History via Vagrant Records which was released last September. Listen to it here! 

Yo La Tengo - "OHM"

I decided to feature a YLT track off their new album Fade, which arrives tomorrow (among other amazing albums that I'll mention at the end of this post)! Woo. 

Shout Out Louds - "WALKING IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS"

Shout Out Louds, a Swedish indie band whose sound reminds me of Stars - a very carefree and breezy sound. They've been together for ten years now, and will be releasing their next full-length on February 26th! The name of the album is Optica & is where you will find "Walking in Your Footsteps". ALSO: Shout Out Louds will be at SXSW!  

The Ruby Suns - "KINGFISHER"

Off their upcoming album Christopher which will be album #4 for this New Zealand trio & yes, the image for the video is in fact the album cover. Check out The Ruby Suns' artist page over on Sub Pop Records if you get the chance!  

Not only is Yo La Tengo releasing a new album tomorrow, but Free Energy, Holopaw, and A$AP Rocky are too! Pretty sure everyone and their brother are excited for Long.Live.A$AP, including yours truly.

ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR MONDAY! :) 

Diggin' on Duets & Daughter

Originally I imagined a post devoted to duos in music that I dig nowadays, but when I started to list them out I realized I had more than I planned to....after 2 minutes of brainstorming. They were as followed (and yes there were more after the 2 minute mark but I'll save those for another post):

The Kills

Kids At The Bar

Sleigh Bells

Tennis

Purity Ring

Beach House

Wye Oak 

NERO (originally there were two, but with the addition of Alanna I guess this kicks them out)

The Hundred in the Hands

Phantogram

The Black Keys

Matt & Kim 

Memoryhouse

Major Lazer (as of right now, Switch is no longer in ML- sadface)

CocoRosie

She & Him

Adventure Club

Postal Service

First Aid Kit

& I'm not trying to write a novel as a post, I'm just here to supply your ears with some good tunes. SOOO to switch it up a bit- here are some duets I dig instead! To narrow it down a bit I focused on vocal duets rather than collaborations (because that easily would have been a mile-long list). Enjoy!

Active Child & How To Dress Well - "PLAYING HOUSE"

*This is a personal favorite of mine. I just love Active Child...a LOT. Tranquility is literally embedded in this track. Listen Listen Listen, and then listen to what's below. ;)

Miike Snow Ft. Lykke Li - "BLACK TIN BOX"

I consider myself quite lucky to have experienced this track live during Miike Snow's set at Coachella during Weekend 1. The image of myself immediately shrieking at the top of my lungs "IT'S LYKKE LI!!!!!!!" when she revealed herself on stage still plays in my head, one of several idiotic moments that seem to occur in my life. Sigh. 

Sharon Van Etten ft. Zach Condon of Beirut - "WE ARE FINE"

This track is found on SVE's latest full-length release Tramp, and it's definitely a beautiful track to say the least. With Sharon's raspy yet convincing voice flowing from beginning to end, Condon literally soars with his easygoing yet overpowering tone. Meowza

Amanda Blank Ft. Lykke Li - "LEAVING YOU BEHIND"

A few years back I had a massive Amanda Blank addiction (and it still lives on to this day) which was right around the time she released her first full-length LP I Love You. & who could forget Let's just say I worshipped that album enough to give AB credit for the crazy individual that I tend to be. If you have time on your hands, please YouTube the heck out of this little woman from Philly who spits faster than any other female out there (Amy Heidemann is a close call but not in my book). "Leaving You Behind" is the last track on the album, and what a way to slam the door on the album? "Using my legs because my head ain't right" BOOM. 

Santigold Ft. Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "GO!"

This is the first track off Santigold's latest album Master of My Make Believe & I hope with the success of this particular track that we will hear more from both of them.

Lissie Ft. Ellie Goulding - "EVERYWHERE I GO"

Ahh I'm just in love with the vocal chemistry of this track overall. 

P.S. HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT DAUGHTER?

If you haven't already, then here is your time to do so...

"YOUTH" from their 2011 (2012 for US)  EP The Wild Youth. 

"CANDLES" from the 2011(2012 for US) EP His Young Heart. By far my favorite track from Daughter, and If I could I would talk about Daughter until your ears started to bleed. THEY ARE AMAZING. Please check out their soundcloud & bandcamp site listed below along with the link the US Itunes Store, this trio is a band worth supporting!

http://soundcloud.com/ohdaughter 

http://ohdaughter.bandcamp.com/

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-wild-youth-ep/id504143198

sunday pick-me-ups pt. I

Don't deny it, you're probably agreeing with the image above. So here's a few songs to energize your mind while you're still trying to piece together the night.....or the entire weekend. We've all been there......plenty of times.

ENJOY!

guards -DO IT AGAIN

WE HAVE BAND: WHERE ARE YOUR PEOPLE?

ADRIAN LUX - TEENAGE CRIME

A little bit of trance never hurt anyone.

WOLF GANG - LIONS IN CAGES

SANTIGOLD - LOOK AT THESE HOES

HAPPY SUNDAY! :)