Rhode Island rockers Deer Tick are hard ones to pin down, given their penchant for switching up genres on each album. Their last release was 2011’s Divine Providence, which reflected the ramshackle, almost bluesy charm of the quintet’s live sound.
The band’s new EP, Tim, is easily their most catchy and melodic release to date — it is the perfect entry point to Deer Tick’s fascinating catalog. It’s out next week, but Rdio has the exclusive listen for you right here. Play Tim now, add it to your playlists and collections then share it with your favorite friend.
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After Dreamend released 2010’s So I Ate Myself, Bite By Bite, the singer-songwriter relocated, bringing his Chicago life with him to Savannah, Georgia. Unfortunately, a large portion of his massive instrument collection — a cello, a bell set, an organ, a banjo, and a microphone — was wrecked in the move. Determined, he set out to record his follow-up. New full-length And the Tears Washed Me, Wave After Cowardly Wave was recorded using those same instruments, in the state they were in following their trek in a moving truck. The result is a record that conveys brokenness and raw emotion.
Though its official release is a week away, you can hear And the Tears Washed Me, Wave After Cowardly Wave right now, exclusively on Rdio.
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San Francisco trio Dirty Ghosts make the kind of edgy, street-smart rock that conveys attitude in its dirty riffs and singer Allyson Baker’s aching vocals. Their debut album, Metal Moon, drops next week but you can hear it today, exclusively on Rdio.
Get to know Dirty Ghosts better by listening to Baker’s “Pre-Show Jams” — she also answers our 5 Questions below. Listen to Metal Moon and be the first to tell your friends about this excellent album.
Five Questions with Dirty Ghosts
- Who do you think is an important musician that most people have never heard of before?
Singer-songwriter Allyson Baker: Damon Edge.
- If you had access to any record in the world, what would you listen to right now?
AB: The first Mothmen record - Pay Attention.
- Which album or artist do you most associate with your childhood?
AB: Duran Duran - Duran Duran and Platinum Blonde - Standing in the Dark.
- We hope people are ______________ when they listen to our music.
AB: PUMPED.
- We were thinking about ______________ when we wrote music for the new album.
AB: All musical phases I went through in my life, from when I was a kid up until right now.
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Back in July, we talked to O.A.R., aka Of a Revolution, about their seventh studio full-length, King, and offered an exclusive first listen to it. Now the band celebrates King's success with another exclusive: a track-by-track breakdown of King, including how the songs were written and the inspiration behind them.
The commentary is available in only two places: on the band’s DVD accompaniment to the album, and here on Rdio. Listen to the band’s King commentary now.
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Earlier this week, D.C.-hailing rapper Sean Born released his debut full-length, Behind the Scale, the culmination of years of hard work. The album features “Go Hard,” the single that first brought Born to listeners’ attention.
As an homage to the rappers who inspired him, Born compiled an exclusive playlist of his favorite ‘90s rap, including Notorious B.I.G., Nas, 2pac, and other legendary MCs. Peep the playlist, along with Born’s notes, below, and don’t forget to check out Behind the Scale.
Sean Born ‘90s Playlist
Eric B. & Rakim - “I Know You Got Soul”
My mom gave me a little tape player and a mixtape when I was young. This and “I Ain't No Joke” helped me pop that tape.
Slick Rick - “Children’s Story”
“Dave the dope fiend, shooting dope / Don't know the meanin’ of water nor soap.” Ricky D was doin’ stuff with his flow that few can do today.
NWA - “Appetite for Destruction”
Hardest sh*t ever.
Ice Cube - “Jackin’ for Beats”
“Gimme that beat fool...”
Snoop Dogg - “Doggy Dogg World”
This song crushes stuff people put out today... Timeless, just like Snoop.
Redman - “Tonight’s Da Night”
Dopest sh*t I ever heard at the time... Remember “Head Banger”? Hit/Def squad salute.
Scarface - “Jesse James”
Diary was a classic!!
Nas - “New York State of Mind”
“Str8 out the f*ckin’ dungeons of rap...” “I ran like a cheetah wit thoughts of an assassin...” Nas raps visual and Primo is a legend.
Notorious B.I.G. - “Unbelievable”
“It ain't nuffin, you know Big be handlin’ / With the Mac in the Ac door panelin’...” Primo with another classic.
Gangstarr - “Mass Appeal”
We were lucky enough to come from an era where hip hop was played on the radio. This and Jeru used to knock in D.C.
Method Man - “Biscuits”/”What The Blood Clot”
I could thru “C.R.E.A.M.” or “Bring Da Ruckus,” but these two songs are perfect WU to me. I gotta listen to both anytime I play Wu.
2pac - “Me Against The World”
Pre-Death Wow Pac at his best. One of my favorite albums.
Nas - “The World Is Yours”
Will Nas ever do another Pete Rock song? I hope so.
Raekwon - “Glaciers of Ice”
I ran this joint into the ground trying to figure out what RZA did. Don't waste your time doing the same. Check the fly sh*t!
Raekwon - “Verbal Intercourse” (feat. Nas & Ghostface Killah)
Nobody has ever come close to topping Nas' verse on here, IMO.
Notorious B.I.G. - “Kick In The Door”
I heard Puff wasn't feelin’ this at first... WTF? “Nothin’ in hip hop tops hearin’ a Primo beat for the first time” - Kenn Starr.. I agree.
Notorious B.I.G. - “Ten Crack Commandments”
Lol... Cheat code... Even if you don’t like BIG, you have to say he was the best.
Ghostface Killah - “Motherless Child”
I don’t even have a comment for this.
Max B - “I’m So High”
Always wanted to use that sample and Max killed it. Salute!
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Blues-tinged rockers Howlin Rain have a new album on the books for Valentines Day. According to singer Ethan Miller, The Russian Wilds takes inspiration from the blues guitar of Jimi Hendrix, the groove of Steely Dan, and the vocals of Bruce Springsteen; it also marks the first recorded output from the San Francisco quintet in two years.
Do you want to hear the band’s new music before anyone else? Listen to The Russian Wilds now, exclusively on Rdio.
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Since they were the subject of 2008 documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil, the titular Toronto metal outfit has been riding a wave of renewed interest. It’s well deserved — Anvil’s influence is cited by Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer, and they’re still releasing records.
Last year, the band released their fourteenth studio album, Juggernaut of Justice. Fans of the band’s hard-hitting sound have even more to be happy about: 1987’s Strength of Steel, 1988’s Pound for Pound, and 1992’s Worth the Weight all get a reissue this month, and they’re available a week early on Rdio.
Get your mobile or your computer rocking heavy as an Anvil — listen to all three reissues now, only on Rdio. Feeling really hard-core? Follow the band on Rdio.
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On February 7, Philadelphia psych-folk collective Dr. Dog will release the follow-up to their acclaimed 2010 effort Shame, Shame. The album, the band’s sixth, is titled Be The Void. For those who just can’t wait that long, we’ve got good news.
Conan O’Brien’s official website, teamcoco.com, played host to the album this week and starting today, we’re pleased to make the album available to you four days prior to the official release date. Listen to Be The Void at your leisure below.
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Con Bro Chill isn't just a band — it's a multifarious project featuring wacky videos, party anthems, and band-branded clothing. What started as lacrosse-pro Connor Martin’s alter ego soon became a movement. He collaborated with his brother on a series of Youtube videos and friends Ty Andre and Steve Felts joined. The foursome is an unstoppable creative and enthusiastic force.
Though the band has a number of Youtube videos and the ConBroChill.com website elaborates on their fun philosophy, 3D Music represents the heart of the group as their first studio full-length. The party is available to hear exclusively on Rdio.
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It’s been a few years since fans heard from Brooklyn’s The Big Sleep, but it’s a break that the post-rock trio is glad they took. After the hectic touring schedule following 2008’s Sleep Forever, the band decided to make an album free from time constraints. The result is Nature Experiments, an album that more accurately reflects the thoughtful songwriting dynamics of The Big Sleep’s Sonya Balchandani and Danny Barria.
Nature Experiments isn’t widely available until later this month, but you can play it now, exclusively on Rdio.
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