The xx have confirmed what we’ve all been waiting/hoping for – the trio is in the studio recording their third full-length album. No word on an actual release date, but they plan to “test” out some of their new material during their recently announced live shows later this year. They also shared a playlist of songs they’ve been listening to in the studio (links below). Enjoy and stay tuned for more.
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We’re nearly a month away from a new Justice record. The duo has dropped two tracks from the album so far and based on those alone, Woman is shaping up to be one hell of a record. Enjoy “Safe and Sound” and “Randy” below.
Here’s the album tracklist:
01 “Safe And Sound”
02 “Pleasure”
03 “Alakazam!”
04 “Fire”
05 “Stop”
06 “Chorus”
07 “Randy”
08 “Heavy Metal”
09 “Love S.O.S.”
10 “Close Call”
Woman is due out 11/18 on Ed Banger Records/Because Music.
The lead up to BANKS’ sophomore effort has been in full effect for the last couple of months and I’m super excited. I absolutely love what I’ve heard so far and can’t wait to give the new LP a proper listen in it’s in entirety. Luckily, the wait is nearly over – The Altar drops 9/30 on Harvest Records.
With exactly 100 days left until Christmas, today, She & Him are pleased to announce their latest album, Christmas Party out October 28th on Columbia Records. Christmas Party is the sixth album from the duo comprised of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, and is the follow up to their wildly popular A Very She And Him Christmas. Christmas Party features guest appearances by Jenny Lewis, The Chapin Sisters and Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley.
Christmas Party is replete with holiday favorites – including classics like Darlene Love and Phil Spector’s “Marshmallow World,” Bing Crosby’s “Mele Kalikimaka” and Chuck Berry’s “Run Run Rudolph.” But, Ward and Deschanel also may introduce listeners to the more obscure tracks such as folk-singer Vashti Bunyon’s “Coldest Night of the Year” and the lesser know Sinatra track “Christmas Memories.” Pop favorites such as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and The Chipmunks “Christmas Don’t Be Late” round out the celebration. Throughout the album is She & Him’s signature organic stripped down take on production.
Track Listing:
1. All I Want for Christmas Is You
2. Let It Snow
3. Must Be Santa
4. Happy Holiday
5. Mele Kalikimaka
6. Christmas Memories
7. Run Run Rudolph
8. Winter Wonderland
9. The Coldest Night of the Year
10. A Marshmallow World
11. The Man with the Bag
12. Christmas Don’t Be Late
Christmas Party will be available digitally, on CD and vinyl on October 28th. Enjoy a track from A Very She & Him Christmas album while we wait.
