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The multi-talented Jim James is many things: My Morning Jacket's singer and guitarist, wildly inspiring solo artist, and now philanthropist.

Earlier this year, James dropped his stunning debut solo album Regions of Light and Sound of God. James teamed up with Rdio to put on an an intimate and truly one-of-a kind concert at Manhattan’s McKittrick Hotel. We're now very proud to exclusively present that night’s set to you in the first-ever solo recording of Jim James live, Sleep No More: Live at the McKittrick Hotel.

James will donate all proceeds from his participation in the Rdio Artist Program to the life-saving MusiCares charity, the GRAMMY®-affiliated non-profit dedicated to providing critical assistance for music people in times of need.

Once you’ve finished the live experience here, follow Jim James on Rdio to discover his plethora of playlists including a mix of his favorite songs.

Paramore’s long-awaited fourth album is self-titled and aims to show a reinvention of the band. Hayley, Jeremy, and Taylor last dropped an album in 2009 with Brand New Eyes, so to say this album is hotly anticipated is an understatement. Luckily, Rdio is the only place where you can listen to the entirety of Paramore for free. As a special bonus, Rdio listeners get the chance to hear two unreleased songs, "Escape Route" and "Native Tongue," that are exclusively on Rdio.

“These tracks are both songs we adore, but we felt they deserved to live in their own space compared to the rest of the record," says Hayley. "I’m happy everyone will have a deeper look into who we were as people when these songs originated in the beginning stages of the album.”

Turn up Paramore and catch both Paramore commercials on the small screen all week long. You’ll be reminded why you fell in love with the quintessentially American rock band all over again.

Follow Hayley on Rdio to see what's spinning in her Heavy Rotation.

Canadian singer-songwriter Raine Maida is best known for being the lead singer in the successful post-grunge band Our Lady Peace, but continues to gain new fans with his solo work, which he simultaneously embarked upon in 2006. Buoyed by the lead single “Montreal,” Maida’s long-anticipated sophomore album We All Get Lighter doesn’t officially come out until next week, but you can sneak a peek into the future with this exclusive early preview of the album.

Back in September, Rdio listeners won tickets to an intimate live show by Earlimart in their hometown of Los Angeles. Performing exclusively for our Rdio Live Series, the SoCal duo brought the rock in the form of their four-song set. The EP features tunes from the recent album System Preferences and the loved track “Heaven Adores You" from their 2004 LP.

While the L.A. indie rockers just returned from their U.K. tour but you can experience Earlimart live with our exclusive recording below.

The driving dance tunes by Norway’s Lemaitre has been likened to those from dynamic duo Daft Punk for managing that elusive combination of lighthearted bounciness with an insistent edge. This duo has been together less than three years but has already made worldwide waves.

We have an exclusive preview of Relativity 3, the third in the group’s Relativity EP series, having released [Relativity 1] and [Relativity 2] last year. Press play now to enjoy these electro songs a week early.

British band PVT (once known as Pivot) made the leap from an experimental and improvisational instrumental act to having thoughtful vocals and aiming at a more widescreen sound on its third album Church With No Magic. The new fourth album Homosapien continues along this path with even more confidence.

Rdio listeners get bonus insight into the making of Homosapien with this exclusive commentary album recorded by PVT themselves. Give it a spin and get into their heads now.

Melbourne rapper 360’s second album Falling & Flying has enjoyed top five chart success and platinum sales in Australia for its world-wise blend of beats and rhymes. Born Matthew Colwell, 360’s honesty also helped him earn an ARIA, Australia’s biggest music award, in the category of Breakthrough Artist.

Now he’s breaking through all over the world. Falling & Flying isn’t officially out on these shores until mid March, but we’ve got an exclusive one-month preview of the album for your ears only.

Follow 360 on Rdio to see where he’s headed next, musically.

Vancouver-based electro duo Data Romance is almost ready to drop the debut album Other. The official release date is February 19, but anyone on Rdio can enjoy an exclusive preview right now courtesy of producer Ajay Bhattacharyya and singer Amy Kirkpatrick.

Data Romance is also on Rdio so follow the pair to hear what’s in their Heavy Rotation.

San Francisco bluesy rockers The Stone Foxes are about to ignite the music world with their third album Small Fires, recorded with producer Doug Bloehm (who has also worked with the likes of Girls, The Vines, and Dr. Dog). Rdio listeners get special access to the album’s bonus tracks, which are acoustic versions of “Cotto” and “So Much Better.”

Enjoy the album and the Rdio-only bonus tracks below.

Portland’s STRFKR first gained national acclaim in 2009 via a bouncy and unforgettable song called "Rawnald Gregory Erickson The Third." Following that success, STRFKR signed to Polyvinyl Records to release sophomore album Reptilians, which managed the difficult task of making pop songs about topics as grim as death danceable and downright fun.

Six years into the life of the band and STRFKR is ready to release the third album, Miracle Mile. It doesn’t officially drop until February 19, but Rdio is giving you an exclusive preview of the album one week early.

Hit play and follow the stars from STRFKR on Rdio!