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.
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New Music Tuesday - March 19, 2013
A batch of new songs and albums have bloomed just in time for spring. This week’s releases bring the latest from San Francisco rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Estonian pop princess Kerli, New York singer Alice Smith, and Britpop masters The London Suede.
Our New Music Tuesday playlist will whisk you away on an audio tour of the finest tunes of the week. Read the Playlist Notes below as you listen for more key highlights. And if you’re ready for even more, the next step is to go ahead and jump right into the big Rdio New Releases collection.
PLAYLIST NOTES
Low - The Invisible Way
The mighty Midwesterners drop an impressive 10th album, this one produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy.Woodkid - The Golden Age
Yoann Lemoine, who has directed videos for Katy Perry (“Teenage Dream”) and Lana Del Rey (“Born to Die”), puts his musician hat on for this debut album.Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience
In his first full-length release since 2006, Timberlake once again brings sexy back — but this time with the benefit of mature hindsight.Hadouken! - Every Weekend
The London-based band, named after the “surge fist” move from the Street Fighter video game, launch a sonic wave attack on eager ears with a long-awaited third album.Jake Bugg - “Lightning Bolt”
The British singer-songwriter channels Bob Dylan on his latest single.Little Boots - “Broken Record”
Also from the UK, electropop ingenue Victoria Hesketh serves up a teaser from her next album Nocturnes, due out in May.
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Bon Jovi Picks Favorites From Live Set For An Rdio-Only Playlist
The mighty Bon Jovi has just released What About Now, the twelfth album (and first in four years) that’s not a question but a statement of rock dominance. And in honor of the occasion, the group put together this exclusive playlist for Rdio listeners.
The legendary band, who are currently hard at work on a massive arena tour, based the mix off of the setlist from their February 23rd Pennsylvania pit stop. Find classics like “Livin On A Prayer” and “It’s My Life” alongside brand new tracks from What About Now such as “Water Made Me” and “Army Of One.”
Hit play for your own private Bon Jovi show — what about now?
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New Music Tuesday - March 12, 2013
If naming your most preferred style of music is as difficult as, say, naming your most loved child, then we won’t make you play favorites in this week’s new music releases.
Feel free to equally embrace the eighth album from the incomparable Devendra Banhart, the anticipated debut from Chicago indie rock siblings Wild Belle, a killer Golden State collab between rising rappers Problem & IamSu, and the new EP by UK electronic legend Squarepusher. That’s just for starters. Spin the New Music Tuesday playlist to hear the latest from these and many more artists. The Playlist Notes below add a few more details. And the Rdio New Releases section contains the full granddaddy of this week’s new tunes.
PLAYLIST NOTES
Bon Jovi - What About Now
The more things change, the more they stay the same: New Jersey’s finest is back with a rockin’ twelfth album and a big arena tour.
David Bowie - The Next Day (Deluxe Version)
One of music’s biggest icons returns with his 24th album — his first in a decade and its already hit number one in eleven countries.
Atoms For Peace - Amok
The supergroup anchored by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea hands in an epic debut.
She & Him - “Never Wanted Your Love”
Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward return with the first taste from their forthcoming album Volume 3.
The Summer Set - “Boomerang”
The pop-punk act repping Scottsdale come back around with a second single to preview next month’s Legendary album.
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New Design Features in the Latest iOS Update
Last month we rolled out a refreshed design to our iOS app and promised more enhancements were coming soon. Today we’re sharing with you the newest update to Rdio for iOS with the following features:
- Social Listening — Just like in the web and desktop apps, now you’ll be able to see at a glance which friends have listened to which albums.
- Full Screen — We’ve made music more visually dynamic by featuring the album art front and center across your entire screen.
Download Rdio for iOS and try out the new features for yourself. Be sure to follow @Rdio on Twitter and Like Rdio on Facebook to find out what’s next for our apps.
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Rdio Soundtracks Your Trek to SXSW 2013
SXSW is hands-down one of our favorite places to discover the next breakthrough bands from all over the world. But no matter how much coffee we swill or how far we run across downtown Austin, it’s just not humanly possible to see all 2,000+ bands over the course of six days.
Don’t sweat it — Rdio’s got your back. We threw together the go-to SXSW playlist of all the performers we’re most looking forward to experiencing. The mix is chock full of bands that are already buzzing and hot party headliners — some of which you can get priority access to see by getting on The Rdio List.
Need a soundtrack for your pilgrimage to Austin? Or want to find who the Next Big Thing will be? Let our SXSW 2013 playlist lead the way.
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Roll VIP at SXSW with The Rdio List
South by Southwest (SXSW) is a 10-day conference dedicated to breakthrough media like innovative technology and emerging talent in film. But let’s be real here — we all know SXSW as a sonic wonderland. With almost 2,000 bands set to perform this year, we’re here to give you a leg up on this musical marathon.
If you plan to make a pilgrimage to Austin, then get VIP entry and enjoy some free tacos and drinks on us at the hottest music events at SXSW by jumping on The Rdio List — no badge or wristband required.
We teamed up with BrooklynVegan, Hype Machine, Stereogum, SPIN and VICE to give you priority access via a separate Rdio line into their SXSW parties from March 12-16. These exclusive shindigs feature performances by Snoop Lion, Japandroids, Youth Lagoon, and Kendrick Lamar.
HOW TO GET ON THE RDIO LIST
The Rdio List goes live on March 12 but we’re giving you the down low now. Use the web app on your mobile devices to:
1) Sign up — If you haven’t already, sign up for a free Rdio account and then head over to TheList.Rdio.com.
2) Reserve — Reservations are available one hour before a party’s start time on a first-come, first-served basis. You may reserve one pass per window of time. Once you’ve successfully reserved a pass, you’ll be given a unique pass phrase that you will show The Rdio List doorman upon arrival.
3) Check-in — Each pass will be valid 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after the reserved time so make sure you’re there during that window. Check in at the designated Rdio List entrance.
4) Check-out — Always remember to check-out! That way, you can score a new reservation to another party.
PERKS OF THE RDIO LIST
VIP lines, awesome music, and free tacos not convincing enough? What if those tacos come with a side of Action Bronson? The Rdio List also gives you a chance to win any of these VICE party perks, with more being announced on next week:
- Thumb wrestle with SKATERS
- Eat BBQ with Team Spirit
- Staring contest with The Joy Formidable
- Eat a taco with Action Bronson
- Dance on stage with Parquet Courts
- High-five Black Lips
- Photo with Ghostface
- Special Flatbush Zombie waffles with Flatbush Zombies
Have questions or just want to brag about your VIP status? Use the hashtag #RdioList and follow @Rdio on Twitter.
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Catch Earlimart In The Latest Rdio Live Set
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.
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New Music Tuesday - March 5, 2013
This week’s new releases truly celebrate music’s global culture. With one quick click, you can be on your virtual way to Norway to enjoy the debut album from Young Dreams, spin the Argentinean-Uruguyan tango stylings of Bajofondo, indulge in a little “Girl Talk” in the UK with Kate Nash, or waxing poetic in Brooklyn with Waxahatchee.
Listen to our New Music Tuesday playlist for a solid overview of what’s happening right now in the wide world of sound; the Playlist Notes below offer some facts on key offerings. Ready for even more planetary delights? Dive into the Rdio New Releases to discover our full collection of newly-minted tunes.
PLAYLIST NOTES
Tim McGraw - Two Lanes of Freedom
The twelfth album from the Louisiana crooner features the sassy single “Truck Yeah” and the sweeter “One of Those Nights.”Rhye - Woman
Toronto’s Milosh and Denmark’s Robin Hannibal (of Quadron), now both residents of Los Angeles who first met via a remix gig, present a debut album tinged with electro-soul.Jimi Hendrix - People, Hell & Angel
As astonishing as it might seem, this album presents a dozen original studio recordings from the legend that have never before been released.Youth Lagoon - Wondrous Bughouse
Trevor Powers’ sophomore album explores a more metaphysical side of pop music.Yeah Yeah Yeahs - “Sacrilege”
The triple Ys offer the first taste of the fourth album Mosquito, due out in April.
Rdio Recommends
Rdio Recommends: February 2013
February may have been a short month, but it was definitely long on amazing new music! Rdio Recommends: February 2013 is here to acquaint you with slick tunes that you may have missed. Did we overlook one of your fab Feb favorites? Check out our playlist and then tell us about it!
About Rdio Recommends: The first Monday of every month, we review and create a playlist that reflects what we’re enjoying and think you might also like. It is compoed entirely of new music from the previous month.
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