[VIDZ] Radiohead | Lotus Flower Chorerographer Speaks Out + YouTube Mashups]

The Choreographer of the video has a few indescribable sentences and vague "art interpretation" statements about the video.

Check the jump for BONUS Versions including Phish, Willow Smith

Odd Future is Changing the Rap Game | OFWGKTA on Jimmy Fallon 2/16

[NSFW][NSFW]WATCH THIS VIDEO BEFORE YOU READ[NSFW][NSFW]

With the help of Jimmy Fallon last night, the rap-punks from L.A. are now in the limelight, a place they have been shunned from for quite some time. Rap blogs, such as 2DopeBoyz and NahRight haven't been posting anything from the Odd Future Collective, even though they are change the face of rap as we know it. The no-hold, in-your-face style of Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All is weird, scary, everything that society is afraid of and that is why the group is able to do so well. If the "Yonkers" video above isn't enough proof, check out their website.
I am disappointed that Tyler, The Creator is turning to XL to release his next album, instead of sticking with his collective. He is getting a major label deal while the rest of his peeps are left in the cold. It is a one-disc deal and he said it was for family, which is re-assuring that there wont be a Weezy collab or some shitty mainstream artist to create some hype. These guys are their own hype, they have come from nothing to the next thing in the last year all by doing things their way and handling their own website, doing releases and booking shows; they need no help.
The indie/hipster blog world is all about these fools and it is awesome to see an influx of hip-hop (and dope ness nonetheless) to be popping up on blogs I frequent (GvB, Weekly Tape Deck, DCtoBC, Tumblin' Herb) as well as big news outlets such as P4K and Stereogum. Now they have really gone and gotten themselves in the eye of the public with this bizarre and unholy performance on Fallon. I think it is awesome that they can be so unapproachable on the internet but then they are collaborating with THE ROOTS and making having a great time being themselves. I am also overjoyed that Fallon knew he was about to have one of the craziest late night performances ever and embraced it and looked like he had a great time with the guys.

Check out a write I did about the collective at DTH Diversions Blog [it has links to all the free mixtapes the group has put out in 2010].

Tyler, The Creator's new album Goblin will be release via XL in April. [Just in time for me to get my hands on some vinyl after my bday] Grab the first single "Yonkers" [see video above] on iTunes now. The album art for the single is over there on the left.

[MP3] Delta Rae | "Deliver" & Start gRAEt Mondays

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Gotta hop on the track-a-week train this time. Delta Rae, a local Durham band has introduced GRAET Mondays (yes, it's tuesday, but what the hell) and they are going to release 12 songs (basically an album). This is the best idea since G.O.O.D. Fridays. Forget Snoop Tuesdays or w/e they are called and all those other jokers with theirI haven't heard anything about this band before, but I am really digging their sound and this very novel idea. This is a soft little folk band with valiant sound, listen to the stream and download the song below. Look for these posts in the future. Saw this over at Sunset In The Rearview.

Download Deliver

[VID] Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, & Bob Dylan @ Grammy's

Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
The Avett Brothers - "Head Full of Promise/Road Full of Doubt"
Bob Dylan accompanied by the Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons - "Maggie's Farm"

• I hate to say it, but Bob Dylan needs to stop singing.
• I hate to say it, but Bob Crawford needs to unplug and get upright.
• I love seeing the Avett Brothers back in their classic attire, no more plaid and jeans.
• Seth Avett, you are handsome when your beard isn't touching your sternum.
• YES, The Arcade Fire won best album of the year, how did Funeral not win it way back when?
• Can't wait to see the Avett Brothers in Charlotte on 4/9.
• It's refreshing to see artists like these getting the audience they deserve.
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[VID] The New Pornographers | Moves [Cameo-gasm!]

Here is a hilarious video of one of the better songs off their 2010 release Together. The video features such recognizable faces as Paul Rudd, Bill Hader, Horatio Sanz, Julie Klausner, Wyatt Cynac, Jon Oliver, Ted Leo, Superchunk's Jon Wurster, John Hodgman, Donald Glover, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Delahaye.

[RIP] The White Stripes

         

         Some of the first modern rock-n-roll that I really got into. I couldn't tell you how many times I played Elephant and Get Behind Me Satan. They will be missed. Hopefully The Raconteurs (are they still a thing?) will resurface with some new tunes, I can barely stand The Dead Weather.

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The White Stripes - My Doorbell
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I'll point you to a post over at the blog Passion of the Weiss that put together a mixtape, Candy Cane Children. It contains some rare White Stripes material including covers and whatnot, more than likely, worth a download. It's free.

[MP3+VID] Yuck

I had the pleasure of seeing Yuck open up for Smith Westerns on Sunday and they freaking rock. As I said before, nonchalant rock that rocks.

Grab "Coconut Bible," a track that won't be included on their phenomenal debut out 2/15. If you collect vinyl grab the 12" cheaper than the CD on Amazon.

Yuck - Coconut Bible
Bonus:
Yuck - Automatic
Yuck - Daughter
Yuck - Rubber

[MP3] J Mascis | Not Enough

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          Here is a new song from the frontman of Dinosaur Jr. Several Shades of Why is Mascis' first solo studio record. The album is said to be almost exclusively acoustic featuring the likes of Ben Bridewell of Band of Horses, Kurt Vile as well as members from Broken Social Scene and Black Heart Procession. I'm a little young to be associated with the Triassic age of his band's existence, but this single is enough to sell me on Several Shades of Why and maybe MOGing some old Dinosaur Jr.
          
           Several Shades of Why is out March 15th via Sub Pop, check out more and pre-order it HERE.