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Strong Arm Steady – Best of Times (Feat. Phonte) (Prod. Madlib)

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one thing’s for certain: madlib rules. two things for sure: we love phonte & “best of times” is straight up choice.

Strong Arm Steady – Best of Times (Feat. Phonte) (Prod. Madlib)

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rating: 8.0

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reviewed by
02-09-10

The Soft Pack – Move Along

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“Move Along” is a favorite cut off The Soft Pack’s new self-titled debut full-length. also, dudes just rocked LA with 10 shows in 1 day! t’was madness we tell you. madness!

The Soft Pack – Move Along

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rating: 7.565
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reviewed by
02-08-10

Friendly Fires – Hold On (Holy Ghost! cover) and Holy Ghost! – On Board (Friendly Fires Cover)

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it’s true! after spending time on the road together, Friendly Fires and Holy Ghost! decided to cover their favorite songs from each other. the tracks will be issued via double A-side single in the near future. Fires cover “Hold On,” while Ghost! cover “On Board,” which also features The DFA Celestial Choir. tracks are straight redonkulous!! get into it.

Friendly Fires – Hold On (Holy Ghost! Cover)

Holy Ghost! – On Board (Friendly Fires Cover feat. The DFA Celestial Choir)

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Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
02-07-10

THROWBACK SATURDAYS: Candi Staton – He Called Me Baby

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Patsy Cline tracked “He Called Me Baby” during her last recording sessions in 1963. the track was issued after her death and became a top 25 country hit in early ’64. others, including most recently one eskimo, have found inspiration in versions of this song, but it’s Candi Staton’s take that really does it the justice it deserves. check it.

Candi Staton – He Called Me Baby

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reviewed by
02-06-10

Nneka – Heartbeat

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wow! speechless! awesome! girl totally killed on letterman the other night. “heartbeat” is like a bajillion years old but the track is bajillion times awesome. this is some real shit. get into it.

Nneka – Heartbeat
Nneka – Heartbeat (Chase & Status Remix)

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rating: 9.0

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reviewed by
02-05-10

teenagersintokyo – Peter Pan

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“Peter Pan” is the new teenagersintokyo single due official march 10 via Back Yard Records. this chorus is killer.

teenagersintokyo – Peter Pan

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rating: 7.7
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reviewed by
02-04-10

James Pants – Thin Moon (Mayer Hawthorne Remix)

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Mayer Hawthorne works his magic on James Pants’ “Thin Moon.” track. is. smooth.

UPDATE: track has been removed upon request.

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rating: 8.8
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reviewed by
02-04-10

Tinie Tempah – Pass Out

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heidi and audrina eat yer heart out! ‘cept not you heidi, need to keep that wired jaw game on the QT! tinie tempah uk grime 2010.

Tinie Tempah – Pass Out

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rating: 8.4

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reviewed by
02-03-10

Mr Beasley – Wrong

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track is ill.

Mr Beasley – Wrong

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rating: 8.7
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reviewed by
02-01-10

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Beat The Devil’s Tattoo

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so basically, this is just about as good as we’d hoped it would be. “Beat The Devil’s Tattoo,” is the killer title track off the band’s 5th LP due out on march 8. this album is by far one of our most anticipated of the year, and we are straight stoked to get our hands on it. shouts to We All Want Someone To Shout For, for being all over this gem.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Beat The Devil’s Tattoo

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rating: 8.4
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reviewed by
01-31-10

THROWBACK SATURDAYS: Garbage – Special

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off “version 2.0” (1999). song was the jam!

Garbage – Special

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reviewed by
01-30-10