More electronic than our previously-featured New Releases, this week’s music is also more pop-inspired, but with an eclectic twist. Weirdo band The Knife melds with Dntel, Duffy and T.I. Sit down and plug in your headphones, it’s New Music Tuesday.
Playlist Notes
Frightened Rabbit, The Loneliness & The Scream: Newly baptized into the big leagues with their recent signing to Atlantic Records, sad Scottish (formerly indie) rockers Frightened Rabbit aren’t just releasing a single off of their last album, The Winter of Mixed Drinks—they’re also sharing an Elton John cover featuring Craig Finn of The Hold Steady.
Mumford & Sons, Dharohar Project, Laura Marling, Dharohar Project, Laura Marling & Mumford & Sons: In what almost sounds like a mash-up, British musicians and Rdio favorites Mumford & Sons join forces with Laura Marling and the Rajasthani collective Dharohar Project. The resulting 4 tracks are remarkable in their ability to blend and harmonize seemingly opposing music styles.
Dntel, After Parties 1 and After Parties 2: Jimmy Tamborello might be better known as half of the Postal Service, but he creates music beyond that notoriety. Get a double dose of Dntel with these complimentary EPs, starting off ambiently with After Parties 1 and moving into a more peppy After Parties 2.
Daft Punk, TRON: Legacy: If you’re expecting a Daft Punk record, don’t forget—this is a soundtrack.
deadmau5, 4x4=12: The Electrifying, costumed Canadian DJ takes a break from his numerous other mixes to create his third album.
Charlie Wilson, Just Charlie: Lead singer of The Gap Band funks his way through his fifth solo album.
