[VIDEO] The xx – “Chained”
It just simple a beautiful. What else would you expect?
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[LP] The xx – COEXIST (w/ “Sunset”)
when i see you again and i’m greeted as a friend, it is understood that we did all we could
If for some reason you haven’t been mellowing out to The xx’s new LP Coexist for the past few weeks then let this serve as a reminder to get with it. The subtle evolutions in their sound are slipped into Jamie xx’s slightly bigger beats and the result – while perhaps not as addictive as their debut – is fantastic. Basking in the jumpy beat of “Sunset,” its clear how his attention to perfection is evident in every sound you hear. Not to mention the perfect complimentary vocals of Romy & Oliver. However, for the full experience you’ll have to catch them live.
[LIVE] The xx & Haim @ Henry Fonda Theater, Hollywood, CA – July 23, 2012
Walking into The Henry Fonda I was more than pleasantly surprised to see Haim on stage as a surprise replacement opening act. The 3 sisters ripped through the 3 songs we know and they were good. The real surprise was the electricity they blasted through their new stuff. They ended the stellar set with each of them on a drum kit pounding away in a rumbling group drum solo that had every eye and ear in the room locked in. Truly stunning.
An opening act this good would be a worry for any headliner and having never seen The xx before, I have to say I was a Read more
The 15 Best Cover Songs of 2011
Welcome to the end of the year. A time for reflection, for resolutions, for binge drinking, and for me telling you what was good in the TBE hood! Kicking things off are my 15 favorite covers spanning all genres and damn near all instruments. Guys! Girls! Guys singing girls’ songs! Girls singing guys’ songs! It’s mayhem! Strap in, rock on, and Read more
Remix Roundup Vol. 56 – 11.23.2011 [Justice, CSS, The xx, M83 and more…]
Whats up big pimpity pops? Welcome back.
Its Thanksgiving and time to break away from your ever so important Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Stumble-upon, Myspace (insert joke), Spotify and all things in the cyber-world. Finally, take a minute and give thanks to the important things in your life like the Family, Happiness, Food and of course The Burning Ear. You might be thinking “gee Joel, you kinda just contradicted yourself there with the whole cyber thing”. Well,… I think you’re a contradiction.
Enjoy!
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Premier: ♫  Flo Rida (featuring Akon) – Who Dat Girl (SmarterChild Remix) /SmarterChild is back on TBE and continues to show his diversity of sounds.  Once again he tackles a new genre and makes you question ever listening to the original ever again. Please download from his Soundcloud, fan his Facebook and follow him on Twitter.
Mashups: 9.21.2011 [Inspired Flight, DOSVEC, The White Panda and more…]
Its been a long time since I posted a Mashup only list, so I took a look at my itunes library and quickly realized that its time. As you know at TBE we only publish the best. Listen, download, pimp it out and rinse. Repeat.
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♫ Inspired Flight – Wonderwall Remix
♫ Inspired Flight – It’s The Chemicals (feat. Scarub) / Inspired Flight original composition.
Dubstep Roundup Vol. 14 – 4.8.2011 [JUSTICE, ZEDS DEAD, KATY B, SKRILLEX and more…]
Its friday night, hope you’re feelin alright. Blah blah blaah.
Dear TBE listeners and loyal followers, we hope you’re ready to paint your bass faces on. Get ready to wobble, wiggle, wankle, spell unkle and giggle to these super ridonkulous bass beats. Listen to this funky list. Its DIABOLICAL!!!!!
For more jams or by any of these artists use the ‘tags’ links at the bottom of the post!  Follow @JoelAlbers on Twitter for updates on remixes, dubstep and all things Nurdy.
♫ Justice – Civilization (The SoniXx Dubstep Remix) / And we’re off! What a perfect intro to start your Friday night and get your Nurd game on. The SoniXx does Montreal proud here
♫ Diana Vickers – Sunlight (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix) / Take Diania Vickers pure vocals and add a little womp wobble to the baseline and you’ve got something. We might be Adventure Clubs biggest supporters and for good reason. Simply listen.
Brandon’s TBE Digest 19 – 2.3.2011 [Peter Bjorn and John, Cold War Kids, Passion Pit, Lykke Li, Joy Formidable, Adele, …]
Careful when you lift the lid on this pot o’ gold. A lot of steamy hot jams ready to jump out and burn you if aren’t careful.
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NEW RELEVENT JAMS
♫ Peter Bjorn & John – Breaker Breaker / PBnJ are back and wielding way more buzzsaw like-ability than on their last sleeping pill! Wooo! Second taste “Second Chance” is also a jam! Gimmie Some is out 3/29.
♫ The Forms – Fire To The Ground [ft. Matt Berninger] / A little more Read more