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The Sounds – "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake" Video

The Sounds will be headlining The Varsity Theater on 5/8 in support of their upcoming album, Crossing . . . → Read More: The Sounds – "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake" Video

Mouthful Of Bees : "Please And Thank You" (mp3)

Local Minneapolis band Mouthful of Bees are sharing the new single off their self-titled sophomore effort…

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Why album leaks matter

The leaking of an album is so commonplace these days, little attention is given by the mainstream music media. But it’s still critical to track leaks, and if possible, plan ahead of them.

From Digital Music News yesterday:
In many cases, a leak not only disrupts a well-planned promotional schedule, it also tears apart a digital exclusive. That is particularly true with Apple’s iTunes Pass, a superfan-geared program that revolves around discrete release times and difficult-to-protect exclusives. In its maiden voyage, the latest Depeche Mode album was leaked before iTunes Pass could offer the release, leaving fans paying $18.99 for . . . → Read More: Why album leaks matter

Bob Dylan Tribute feat. Martin Devaney, At Any Speed, Andy Ulseth, Derek of Victory Ship

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The Forcefield Kids : "Little Miss Star" (mp3)

Newcastle’s leftfield/lo-fi UK hip-hop act The Forcefield Kids sent us a note pimping their new EP, out July 6.

Here’s the lead track…

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Fischerspooner : Entertainment

New wave/electro-pop/performance/art noveau troupe Fischerspooner will release their third album, Entertainment on May 5.

The duo worked with producer Jeff Saltzman (The Killers, Sounds) for more than two years to pull together the disc — their first in four years. Highlight tracks feature guests like Ann Magnuson (Bongwater), Gabriel Olegavich (Lady Sovereign, Spektrum) and Steven Stein (Double Dee & Steinski).

Here’s a DIM Remix of “Supply and Demand,” the fifth track on the new album:

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Jason DeRusha, brought to you by Perfect Porridge

I’ve been enjoying WCCO reporter Jason DeRusha‘s innovative “desk news” each weekday at 4 p.m.

Viewers can watch a live stream of Jason’s desk on-demand during the day, but at 4 p.m. he specifically tunes into the live chat, talks about the changes being made to his Good Question for the evening, and tries to speak nonstop whilst reading the live chat and doing his best to make us feel like he’s listening.

It’s truly a fun and insightful strategy, and compared to what other mainstream media outlets are doing, bleeding edge.

Yesterday more than 50 of us tuned into see him receive the . . . → Read More: Jason DeRusha, brought to you by Perfect Porridge

Future Future : "Teeth" (mp3)

Future Future is teenage brothers Jordan Lawlor (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass) and Jamie Lawlor (drums and percussion).

The boys’ first, self-titled, independently released EP is a DIY electro-hybrid-freakout. Comes out May 8.

Here’s the single:
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The Crystal Method : "Drown in the Now" Video

Here’s the video for The Crystal Method‘s single “Drown in the Now,” off the forthcoming release, Divided By Night, featuring Matisyahu. DBN comes out May 12th on Tiny . . . → Read More: The Crystal Method : "Drown in the Now" Video

Rift Magazine turns 5, founder Rich Horton turns 40

Found Rich Horton’s Rift Magazine turns five years-old.

In celebration of the milestone (and Rich’s own personal milestone), join Aviette, Mighty Fairly, Avenpitch and Virtual CH for a show this Friday, April 24 at the . . . → Read More: Rift Magazine turns 5, founder Rich Horton turns 40