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Beloved Montreal indie-rock troupe Arcade Fire won a Grammy, multiple Juno Award and a Polaris Music Prize for their sublime 2010 album, The Suburbs. The band’s sincerity, songwriting chops and knack for instrumental arrangements came to a head on their third album, and now you can listen to it, whenever you want, on Rdio. “We Used to Wait,” but no more.
Enjoy The Suburbs below, add it to your playlists, and share it with your friends.
(Photograph by Shervin Lainez)
When Los Angeles singer-songwriter Sydney Wayser was in New York to record her new album, she found the weather dreary. So, she crept back into her mind, where the warm, beautiful beach she envisioned was waiting — there, she found the inspiration she needed to evoke the laid-back, fun-loving atmosphere of her native city. Based off that vision, Wayser created her third album, Bell Choir Coast. It is the sound of Wayser’s fantasy land: banjos, whistled melodies, gentle chimes, and strummed guitar.
The album will be released a week from now, but you can listen to the whole thing now, only on Rdio. Hear Bell Choir Coast below.
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You don't need to download anything to get started, just connect Rdio to your Facebook profile. If you've already connected your Rdio and Facebook accounts, you'll need to re-connect them here. Your Facebook friends who've never used Rdio can simply click any Rdio Play button, and we'll automatically create an account for them.
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This week’s New Music Tuesday features three musicians striking out from their respective bands: Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo, Grizzly Bear’s Daniel Rossen and Maroon 5's PJ Morton — all have new music available this week. That’s not all, though: Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding, political punks Anti-Flag, orchestral folk outfit Lost In The Trees, and space-rock trio White Hills and many other artists all have new albums ready for your listening pleasure. Listen to the New Music Tuesday playlist and consult our notes below for more of this week’s brightest new releases.
Beach House - “Myth”
The mesmerizing pop duo tease the release of their new album with the new single, “Myth.” Hypnotic guitar, thumping drums, and Victoria Legrand’s ethereal vocals on the track will make you wish May was just a little closer.
Michael Kiwanuka - Home Again
UK soul musician Michael Kiwanuka, whose 2011 included touring with Adele, getting signed, releasing two EPs, and winning the BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll, releases his debut album this week.
The Shins - Port Of Morrow
Five years since their last album, the Shins release Port of Morrow, fusing all the strengths of the band’s first three albums — charm, inventiveness, and sharp production — into one tight package.
Various Artists - The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond
The soundtrack to the much-anticipated film features Arcade Fire, Taylor Swift, Kid Cudi, Maroon 5, The Civil Wars, the Decemberists, and more.
Odd Future - The OF Tape Vol. 2
The incendiary hip-hop group capitalize on their popularity with a second mixtape as a unit, including cuts by Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creater, Hodgy Beats, Syd the Kid, and all the other OFWGKTA members.
Vancouver, British Columbia’s The Veer Union released their indie debut in 2006 and just three years later, the band signed to a major label — their second album was 2009’s Against the Grain. Since then, The Veer Union perfected their aggressive brand of grunge and heavy alternative and toured with bands like Hinder, Theory of a Deadman, and Seether.
Fast forward to now and The Veer Union is ready to drop Divide the Blackened Sky, the next step in their ascending career. According to the band, it’s their heaviest and darkest album yet, and represents “all the hard times we have been through over the last couple of years.” The album is out next week, but you can listen to Divide the Blackened Sky now, exclusively on Rdio.
To say that this week was a big week on Rdio would be an understatement. It isn’t every day we get to share something like the new Rdio. Don’t miss any news or the latest musical happenings — Like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio. Drop by every Friday for our weekly blog round-up.
Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:
Introducing: New Rdio — Subscribers get access to a completely redesigned Rdio that’s simpler, faster and more social. Check out all the new features now.
New Music Tuesday, March 13, 2012 — This Tuesday’s playlist includes new music by the Decemberists, the Ting Tings, Tech N9ne, Katie Melua, Keane, and more.
Exclusive: Cursive Complement I Am Gemini with a “World of Hurt” Playlist — The Omaha, Nebraska indie rock vets compiled a playlist full of heartbreak, longing, and regret to complement their new concept album.
Omaha, Nebraska outfit Cursive formed in 1995, long enough ago to be indie-rock veterans. Cursive’s emotive, unpredictable sound was an integral part of their label Saddle Creek’s meteoric rise in the early 2000s. The way the band’s sound changed on each of their releases over the years earned them a rabid fan-base and a long, rewarding career. The quartet’s latest album is I Am Gemini, a concept album about “twin brothers separated at birth, one good and one evil, their unexpected reunion in a house that is not a home ignites a classic struggle for the soul.”
To complement this dark theme, the guys from Cursive compiled the gut-wrenching World of Hurt playlist, comprising songs of heartbreak, longing, and regret — it’s only on Rdio. Listen to I Am Gemini and their curated playlist, below.
A fresh new Tuesday means fresh new tunes for your Rdio enjoyment. UK songstress Katie Melua leads the new releases this week with an albums comprised of both original compositions and covers of her influences. Elsewhere, emo piano outfit Say Anything, folk and soul group Delta Spirit, and hard rockers Soulfly all have new albums, as does Twilight soundtrack-featured newcomer Anya Marina. Listen to the New Music Tuesday playlist and consult our notes below for more of this week’s new releases.
The Decemberists - We All Raise Our Voices To The Air
The fantastical, narrative-obsessed indie rock troupe recorded their epic live show for home consumption, including songs from all six of their albums.
The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville
The electro-pop duo responsible for the gigantic 2008 smash “Shut Up and Let Me Go” returns this year with more energetic pop songs to get your toes tapping.
Tech N9ne - Klusterf-uk EP
Over ten years into his career, underground rap veteran Tech N9ne is finally getting the respect he deserves. His new release is a six-song EP follow-up his thirteenth album, 2011’s Welcome To Strangeland.
Keane - “Silenced by the Night”
UK piano-pop balladeers Keane drop the lead single for their fourth album this week.
Dr. John - “Revolution”
71-year-old bluesman Dr. John’s first album since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was produced by the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. “Revolution” is the album’s first single.
Welcome to new Rdio. We built it for you — it’s faster, simpler, and more social.
New Rdio is a visually beautiful and dynamic way to play Rdio’s massive catalogue of 15 million songs. New features include the oft requested drag and drop playlist creation, a more personalized Heavy Rotation, and private playlists.
The completely redesigned new Rdio is available on Rdio.com and the Rdio desktop apps to all Web and Unlimited subscribers. Switch on new Rdio from the drop down menu under your name and “Try New Rdio.”
New Rdio will be available in the near future to everyone else with an account. If your curiosity is too much to bear, upgrade to a Web or Unlimited subscription and see how you like people-powered music discovery.
Visit www.rdio.com/new to learn more about new Rdio. Tweet about #NewRdio to let everyone know what you think.
As with anything new, we hope you’ll forgive the occasional hiccup. If you encounter anything out of the ordinary, get in touch with our support team via the help site or @RdioHelp.
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It’s been a very busy week at Rdio. So you don’t miss a thing, here’s what happened in one handy list. To keep up with the latest musical happenings, you can like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio. Or, for the sake of convenience, you can drop by every Friday for our weekly blog round-up.
Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:
Discover What’s Up Next on Rdio — We’ve got something special to show you, but it’ll have to wait until next Tuesday. Until then, shhhhh...
Rdio Recommends: February 2012 — What songs and albums might you have missed last month? We let you know on our monthly playlist.
New Music Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — Bruce Springsteen, the Kaiser Chiefs, Andrew Bird, and the Magnetic Fields all released new albums this week, and John Mayer dropped a new single.
Now Available: Collection Stations on iOS — Want to just lay back, relax, and let Rdio for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch pick music for you? Get the Collection Stations update.
Listen to Nada Surf’s Acoustic EP The Dulcitone Files Exclusively on Rdio — Nada Surf renders songs from their last album on acoustic guitar, on this Rdio-exclusive EP.
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