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05.14.2012

[REMIX] Bravestation – “Signs of the Civilized (Polarsets Remix)”

i would never ask for more but if you want more then i want more

♫ Bravestation – Signs of the Civilized (Polarsets Remix)

When The Polarsets aren’t laying down their Anglo-tropical grooves at TBE’s SXSW showcases they sometimes work humble voodoo on other people’s songs. I’ve passed on a handful of Bravestation tracks over the years but this bouncy bubble of a remix has been transformed into something else. Something perfect for summer.… continue reading

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05.14.2012

[MP3] The Danks – “Automocar”

i can’t do nothin’ right, you can’t stay up all night

♫ The Danks – Automocar

Who: Brohan Moore, Alec O’Hanley. Plus Andre & Phil.
What: Catchy garage rock, like The Strokes, The Fantasies, Fast Years
Where: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada + Facebook
When: LP Are You Afraid of The Danks is out May 22nd.
Why: Prince Edward Island, Canada, is not known for it’s rock scene but that may be changing. The Danks are channeling some rock

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05.12.2012

[VIDEO] Dada Life – “Kick Out The Epic Motherf**ker”

See Dada Life are just normal guys who like to chill out like normal people… Oh, wait…

First the “sexy” video for “Rolling Stones T-Shirt” and now this? I’m beginning to think I need more Dada in my life. [via TMN]… continue reading

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05.11.2012

[LIVE] Jhameel @ The El Rey May 9th

Jhameel – Love Me Twice

Don’t think I mentioned I saw Jhameel open for Hoodie Allen on Wednesday. Don’t think I mentioned that he killed it. Don’t think I mentioned that he had the whole crowd into it. Don’t think I really needed to, though. Of course he did.

Upcoming shows:

Jun 2 – Sophia’s Thai Kitchen | Davis, CA

Plus I hear he coming back to L.A. in June. See you there.

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05.11.2012

[VIDEO] Dances With White Girls – “It’s About The House” (NSFW)

Umm, so this is sexy. An appropriate for the weekend. Not really appropriate for watching at work but definitely appropriate for putting on repeat as you make sure you hair looks good and heading out for a Friday night. Do it. Then stream the compilation this song comes from here.… continue reading

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05.11.2012

[COVER] Chet Faker – “No Diggity”

curve’s the word, spin’s the verb, lovers it curves so freak what you heard

♫ Chet Faker – No Diggity (Blackstreet cover)

Who: A guy whose real name is probably not Chet Faker.
What: Chill-hop, like Rhye, Haim, Christopher Norman
Where: Melbourne, Australia + Facebook
When: His EP,Thinking In Textures, is out May 22
Why: There has been a serious lack of cover song action on TBE so far this year and I can think of no

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05.11.2012

[MP3] Rebeka – “Stars”

what will you do with the songs you will make?

♫ Rebeka – Stars

Who: Iwona & Bartosz
What: Crisp electro soul, like Cookies, Saint Etienne
Where: Poznan, Poland + Facebook
When: Nothing concrete but they are signed to Discotexas.
Why: My connection to Poland runs deep as I have family there, started this website there, and lived there for 4 years, but I regular TBE readers will know that I didn’t find too many Polish bands

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05.10.2012

[EP] Haim – FOREVER (w/ “Forever”)

go get out of my memory, no not tonight i dont have the energy

♫ Haim – Forever

Who: The Haim sisters Danielle, Alana, and Este. Plus a guy suspiciously named Dash Hutton.
What: Rhythm-and-folk pop, like Jenny Owens Young, Regina Spektor
Where: Los Angeles, CA + Facebook
When: The 3 song Forever EP is free now.
Why: Is it folk? Is it funk? Wait, is she rapping? Damn I just dont even know anymore. As if it wasn’t hard

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05.10.2012

[MP3] Purity Ring – “Obedear”

all my dreams come back to me, all my wrinkles build on me

♫ Purity Ring – Obedear

Who: Corin (from Gobble Gobble) and Megan
What: Freaky groove waves, like The xx, Grimes, Evian Christ
Where: Edmonton, Canada + Facebook
When: Something is happening on 7/24/12.
Why: Just cause all their songs are one word doesn’t mean that the music is simple (or even that the “word” is). It’s been over a year since Purity Ring whispered promises

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05.09.2012

[MP3/VIDEO] BIGkids – “Drum In Your Chest” & “Superhero”

sometimes you’re crawling on the ceiling, sometimes you’re flying on the ground

♫ BIGkids – Drum In Your Chest

Who: Sometime Kanye associate Mr. Hudson & Rosie Oddie.
What: Shameless dance pop, like a The Ting Tings, Dragonette, Kitten Berry Crunch.
Where: London, UK + Facebook
When: These two singles so far.
Why: Mr. Hudson’s previous solo efforts never quite got me paying attention but with his new duo he is firing on all cylinders. Much like the raging kids in the