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Catch the Raveonettes on Tour and Listen Their Rdio Playlist

Fuzzy noir pop duo The Raveonettes just released their Into the Night EP, a four-song stopover between their 2011 album Raven in the Grave and their next full-length. They kick-off a seven-date Australian tour tonight, hitting Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Newcastle until May 25.

Still not enough Raveonettes for you? Listen to their Rdio playlist, featuring co-founder Sune Rose Wagner’s commentary on songs that helped shape the band, and what they’re listening to now.

The Everly Brothers - “All I Have To Do Is Dream”
The song that started it all for us.
Bob Dylan - “Masters of War”
Poetry and music, a lethal combination.
Gram Parsons - “Return of the Grievous Angel”
Boy/girl harmonies to die for.
The Raveonettes - “My Heartbeat’s Dying”
My tribute to The Cookies.
Grimes - “Oblivion”
Just like heaven.
The Smiths - “This Charming Man”
You just gotta love it.
Bob Marley - “Redemption Song”
The power of music.
Wu-Tang Clan - “Bring Da Ruckus”
Get ready to be blown away.
Schoolly D - “Am I Black Enough for You”
The song that started it all for us.
Dolly Parton - “I Will Always Love You”
Crying, crying, crying.
Buddy Holly - “Everyday”
Simplicity takes over the world.
Husker Du - “New Day Rising”
Three chord assault.
The Ramones - “Rockaway Beach”
Summer in the city.
OMD - “Enola Gay”
A vibe to kill.

∞ 05/16/2012 — 4:20PM

Exclusives Music

Hear Expatriate’s New Single and Exclusive B-side

It’s been awhile since Australian indie rock outfit Expatriate released their debut album, but patience is a virtue — the Sydney quartet just released new single “Do You Remember”, and it provides a hint of where the band is headed next.

Notably, the single’s b-side, “Dreamer Move On”, is available to hear in only one place: Rdio! Listen to the two tracks below, and keep your ears to the ground — that new album could be just around the corner.

∞ 05/13/2012 — 4:00PM

Events Music

Mother’s Day Music: Share What Your Mama Gave Ya

This Sunday is Mother’s Day — it’s your chance to show ol’ Mumsy just how much you appreciate everything she's done for you. What better way to start thinking about how she influenced your life than by thinking about the music she introduced you to?

Did your mom spin records for you at a young age? Play classical while you were in the womb? Take you to your first rock and roll show? Think about the music, good or bad, that you might never have found without her, and add it to the “Thanks, Ma” playlist on Rdio. And don't forget to tell her about it. Have a happy Mother's Day!

∞ 05/10/2012 — 5:00PM

Artist Spotlights Music

Follow Eskimo Joe on Rdio

Eskimo Joe need no introduction. The Western Australia alt-rock trio have been a band for fifteen years now, and have garnered plenty of accolades for their tuneful blend of piano and guitar. They’ve won eight ARIA Music Awards, two APRA Awards, and have been nominated for Channel V and MTV Australia Awards. They’ve also played in venues all over the world, performing at festivals such as Big Day Out, Live Earth, and CMJ in New York. Last year, the band released their fifth studio album, Ghosts of the Past, to worldwide acclaim.

If you’ve ever wanted to know what kind of music makes this rock outfit tick, now’s your chance — Eskimo Joe are now on Rdio. Follow the band now to see what they’re listening to, and play mixes like their 10 Best Driving Songs playlist. Follow it up with a walk through Eskimo Joe's discography.

∞ 05/09/2012 — 5:07PM

Exclusives Music

An Rdio Exclusive: Listen to Beach House’s New Album, Bloom

Beach House have been releasing music since 2006, but it was with 2010’s Teen Dream that the Baltimore dream-pop duo really broke through, catching ears with hazy epics like “Zebra” and “Norway.” The follow-up full-length is Bloom, an album that only builds on the band’s previous success with even sweeter melodies, and more space in their towering pop ballads.

Want to hear the album now? Listen to Bloom on Rdio below, and be sure to share it with your friends.

∞ 05/06/2012 — 7:12PM

Events Music

Get Ready for Creamfields 2012 with the Perfect Playlist

In 2010, the annual Creamfields festival came to Australia and established itself as a festival mainstay. The five-day dance music and DJ event drew huge crowds with artists like Deadmau5, Skrillex, and MSTRKRFT. This year promises to be just as crazy — headlining the 2012 stages are David Guetta, Dirty South, Vitalic, Congorock, Above & Beyond, and many more.

To prepare for the good times, a number of people crafted their ideal Creamfields playlist, including Rdio user Tim Hardaker and Rdio influencer inthemix, whose playlist you can listen to below. Want more inspiration? Make your own playlist — that way, Creamfields or not, you’re covered for music for the next two weekends.

∞ 04/25/2012 — 5:44PM

Listen to Whispertown’s Parallel on Rdio

Whispertown is the indie folk project of Los Angeles’ Morgan Nagler and a rotating cast of her friends. Formerly dubbed The Whispertown 2000, Nagler perfected her indie folk sound on tours with The Breeders, Rilo Kiley, Bright Eyes, and She & Him, among others. Her full-length discography includes was 2008’s Swim, and Parallel, which updated her sound with touches of Postal Service-style electronica.

Parallel is now available on Rdio, courtesy of Gillian Welch’s record label, Acony. Listen to Parallel now, and catch Whispertown on their current tour with Margo & The Nuclear So and So’s.

∞ 04/15/2012 — 5:00PM

Exclusives Music

Listen to Modular Presents: Leave Them All Behind 4, Only on Rdio

We’ve told you a fair bit about Influencer Modular Records. Now, the label is releasing Modular Presents: Leave Them All Behind 4, 38-track compilation mixed and curated by Sydney house duo Bag Raiders. The album is composed entirely of Modular-affiliated artists, and is the fourth in the ongoing series.

Modular Presents: Leave Them All Behind 4 officially drops April 6 (just like the Bag Raiders reissue), but it’s streaming exclusively on Rdio starting today. Listen today and get Modular.

∞ 03/29/2012 — 6:00PM

Music Recommended By Rdio

Listen to the Shins’ Port of Morrow

It’s been five years since The Shins released their last album. In the interim, frontman James Mercer worked with Danger Mouse as Broken Bells, started his own label, and replaced most of his bandmates — enough to make doubters think the Shins would never be the same again. Instead, Mercer returns with Port Of Morrow, an album that fuses the strengths of the band’s first three albums — charm, inventiveness, and sharp production — into one tight package.

Listen to Port Of Morrow now to see why the Shins are still one of the most consistent bands in indie music.

∞ 03/20/2012 — 5:00PM

Exclusives Music

An Rdio Exclusive: Listen to Deep Sea Arcade’s Outlands

Sydney indie-rock quintet Deep Sea Arcade proudly channe their influences — The Zombies, surf rock, and 80s New Wave — without ever sounding derivative. That’s a hard thing to do, but the group made it sound effortless on singles “Girls” and “Steam.”

Next week, those singles will find a home on Deep Sea Arcade’s debut full-length, Outlands, but for those who want to hear the whole thing now, we’ve got you covered — Rdio has an exclusive of the album, starting today. Listen to Outlands in its entirety below.

∞ 03/08/2012 — 5:57PM