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Nov 09

Wolf Gang – The King And All Of His Men

Wolf Gang The King And All Of His Men listenI’ve been listening to a lot of happy music this month. That’s a trend I don’t want to end just yet, and it’s a trend that Wolf Gang perpetuates with excellent single “The King And All Of His Men.”

Think the glitzy pop of The Killers without the self-seriousness, or MGMT minus the heavy beats (maybe even a little bit of Empire of the Sun?),  “King And All Of His Men” rocks out with pounding piano chords, swirling synths, and epic “oohs.”  The sound is unique, catchy, and just BIG.

This is full, expansive, music, building towards an ending complete with tribal drums, hand-claps, choral harmonies, and layers and layers of sound. “King” will surely be filling arenas, and should be filling your iPod headphones for the rest of the day, if not the year.

Wolf Gang – The King And All Of His Men

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Nov 09

Kelley McRae – Highrises In Brooklyn

Kelley McRae Highrises In Brooklyn listen“Highrises In Brooklyn” is a nice coffeehouse lounger that will surely please those disappointed with Regina Spektor’s latest album- or at least fill the gap until her next. Up-and-comer Kelley McRae is one of those likable, smart pop-folksters who is easy on the ears and makes for a very pleasant listen. She played at Barnes and Noble the other night in New York City, and I can’t think of a more perfect environment for her kind of music.

Sit back, relax, and let McRae’s calm voice and soothing melodies chill you out. And if “Highrises In Brooklyn” isn’t chill enough, head over to McRae’s MySpace and listen to the brilliant “Johnny Cash,” in many ways a superior song, a perfect addition to your bedtime playlist.

Kelley McRae – Highrises In Brooklyn

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Nov 09

Fred – Damn You Hollywood

Fred Damn You Hollywood listenYou know that we at PMA love almost any grandiose, orchestral, too-fun-for-its-own-good pop song. Especially if that song has an “ooo” or an “ahh” in it somewhere.

That said, it’s pretty obvious that we love Fred’s “Damn You Hollywood,” a dynamic, epic track from a band that seems to have quietly garnered tons of attention and acclaim over the past year. Most of this praise has come from the band’s homeland of Ireland, as the album Go God Go has been named best album of 2008 by multiple Irish publications.

But with tracks like “Damn You Hollywood,” it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Fred blew up in the US.

The song, which soundtracked a few minutes of Gossip Girl this week, is filled with the best stuff on earth: not Snapple, but instead blaring horns, soulful piano, clever lyrics, and of course, a memorable, hummable “ooo” as a wordless chorus of sorts. Its Broadway flair recalls the flamboyance of Fun., its hooks and melodies recall the joy of the Wombats, and its thrilling horn section recall “big bands” of another era.

“Damn You Hollywood” is an exceptional song, and the band’s other offerings on its MySpace page (check out the fantastic “Running”) suggest that Fred has nowhere to go but up.

Fred – Damn You Hollywood

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Nov 09

Fyfe Dangerfield – When You Walk In The Room

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The first thing I am going to say to you is, just listen to this song now. That is a clear demand, and if you do not do, so you are completely missing out on one of the best songs of the year.

“When You Walk In The Room” is a clear anthem for love that just explodes. It’s a passionate song that has you wailing with the talented Fyfe Dangerfield — best known as founding member of Guillemots — who is coming out with his solo album Fly Yellow Moon sometime in January 2010.

January is shaping up to be quite a month for new releases. Fyfe Dangerfield’s irresistible form of indie pop surely to be found on Fly Yellow Moon is now joining Vampire Weekend’s Conta and Free Energy’s debut Stuck On Nothin’ on my lists of albums to watch out for right after the Holidays.

Fyfe Dangerfield – When You Walk In The Room

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Nov 09

My Gold Mask – Violet Eyes

My Gold Mask Violet Eyes listenMy Gold Mask, comprised of drummer/vocalist Gretta Rochelle and guitarist Jack Armondo, are going to be the hot new thing. They’ve got that BRKLYN hipster style, and two person bands are all the rage now (No Age, Japandroids, etc.). That said, if My Gold Mask blows up, it won’t be undeserved.

The track “Violet Eyes” is haunting, soulful rock/post-punk/pop/whatever, stripped down rhythms and jangling guitars setting up a bleak yet catchy stage on which Rochelle’s voice can dance. With throaty-white-girl pipes reminiscent of Karen O., Rochelle dances across “Violet Eyes,” staying tight through the verse, and gradually opening up, till her voice skys and slinks through the chorus.

“Violet Eyes” sounds terribly nostalgic, pining for rock played in smoky rooms by badass dames in leather jackets, and that sentiment translates. I wish I could be more critical of a band so ripe for overhyping, but every time I listen to this song I find my toe tapping and my mind drifting. They may not be groundbreaking in any way, but that’s not the point – like a perfect steak dinner, your favorite jeans, or an old flame’s kiss, My Gold Mask infuses some heart into the mundane, and makes it beautiful.

My Gold Mask – Violet Eyes

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Nov 09

Max Tundra – Which Song (Passion Pit Remix)

Max Tundra Which Song (Passion Pit Remix) mp3

Max Tundra, nee Ben Jacobs, is a very nice person, I’m sure, and his song, the Laurel & Hardy-esque titled “Which Song,” is a perfectly nice song, and Passion Pit’s remix is full of the lo-fi, uplifting beats and synth-sounds that made Manners so much fun. Still, it’s not a good sign when the main characteristic of a song is that it is “nice.”

I want to tell “Which Song” that I like it too much to ever be romantic with it. “Which Song” is in the musical friend zone. Jacobs’ vocals just don’t ever challenge the listener or command your attention the way, well, Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos’ do. More whiny than plaintive, when Jacobs sings about a girl leaving him for another man, well, I kind of understand.

Worth checking out if you like Passion Pit, but you’re much better off just re-listening to “Sleepyhead” or “Little Secrets” to get your falsetto fix. Download it below:  Continue reading →

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Nov 09

Dirty Projectors – Ascending Melody

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Dirty Projectors just released an EP for their track “Temecula Sunrise” that will also include another Bitte Orca track “Cannibal Resource”. From the EP, we do receive two exclusive tracks that did not make it on their album release. Unfortunately for those Stateside, the EP is only being released in the UK, but we do have “Ascending Melody” available for you  and we think that it is just amazing.

It’s a jam session where the vocals harmonize sweetly and the guitars are complicated and add a nice flair to a vocally driven track. By the end you’re clapping along as if you were there for the session. Listen to the track below and just enjoy the experience of “Ascending Melody”. Continue reading →

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Nov 09

Yeasayer – Ambling Alp

Yeasayer Ambling Alp listenYeasayer are giving away “Ambling Alp,” the first single off their sophomore LP, Odd Blood on their website. You can also purchase a “very limited” 12″ vinyl containing the single and instrumental plus remixes by Memory Tapes and DJ /rupture, all enclosed in a “space age metallic sleeve.” Well worth the $8, if you ask me.

“Ambling Alp” is the type of bright, weird pop gem that you yearn for, without knowing it. But the satisfaction that comes after the first few listens is undeniable. Yeasayer’s upcoming album, Odd Blood is out February 9th on Secretly Canadian.

Yeasayer – Ambling Alp

In other news, Spoon announced a 7th album. It will be called Transference and it will be out on January 26th. Here is the tracklist: Continue reading →

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Oct 09

Lil Wayne ‘No Ceilings’ Mixtape – Free Download [OFFICIAL VERSION]

Lil Wayne No Ceilings Mixtape Free Download [OFFICIAL VERSION] listenLil Wayne might be heading to jail, but that won’t stop him from spewing out monster mixtapes. I’m thinking this will be one of the last proper mixtapes we’re getting from Weezy in a while, so make sure you grab it. No Ceilings features recycled beats by Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas, and even Lady GaGa/Kid Cudi/Kanye West. Major props to HustleGRL for the mad artwork for No Ceilings.

UPDATE: 2dopeboyz says: here is the official version of No Ceilings, featuring four new joints and an overall higher sound quality.

UPDATE2: No official tracklist (order wise) yet. smh… I swear this tape has been such a hassle haha! Tomorrow, the FINAL one will be available. Until then, just enjoy the music haha.

Download the full mixtape below: Continue reading →

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Oct 09

The Antlers: Daytrotter Session

The Antlers: Daytrotter Session live musicBreathtaking and beautiful were the Antlers on the session Daytrotter posted yesterday. Chiefly singing tunes off their devastatingly raw album Hospice, the Antlers added depth to tracks through their live session — “Kettering,” Hospice’s heartbreaking first track, for example, carries a punch heavier than that found on the album.

When performing “Two,” ringleader Peter Silberman sings with surprising eagerness vis-à-vis the biting lyrical tension and the overwhelming sense of surrender and hopelessness. That, I believe, is a defining moment for the Antlers.

The Antlers: Daytrotter Session 10/30/09
1. Welcome To Daytrotter
2. Shiva (from Hospice)
3. Cold War (from Cold War EP)
4. Kettering (from Hospice)
5. Two (from Hospice)

Get the full session @ Daytrotter.

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