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[on repeat] Gambino x 3

As Childish Gambino preps the release of his latest mixtape, three new tracks have dropped this month.  I’m a big fan of Mr. Glover, the actor and rapper, so i’ve been a very this month.

The first track to surface/leak is the eloquently titled “Fuck Your Blog”.  The comedic track features Yung Humma and Flynt Flossy and is a direct jab at the haters that think Gambino’s hip hop flame is a fluke and undeserving.

Fuck Your Blog (ft. Yung Humma Flynt Flossy)

Next up, “Unnecessary”, which features ScHoolboy Q and premiered on Funkmaster Flex, hence the bleeps and radio tags.

The last track to surface is also my favorite of the bunch.  Gambino released “We Ain’t Them” personally on his twitter account, hot on the heels of a pretty major vent session.  Rather than going on the offensive, like he did with “Fuck Your Blog”, he goes on the defensive with this track and raps about the direction of his hip hop career.  I’m not exactly sure why he feels like he as to defend himself.  He’s been my favorite hip hop artist since I first listened to the I Am Not a Rapper mixtapes and his live show is insanely good (my favorite of 2012 right now).  As far as i’m concerned, we need more hip hop artists like Gambino.  You can download “We Ain’t Them” here and stay tuned for more Gambino.

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[on repeat] Amanda Palmer//Do It With a Rockstar

Amanda Palmer is prepping the release of her first new studio album in four years, in conjunction with her new band, The Grand Theft Orchestra, featuring Michael McQuilken, Chad Raines and Jherek Bischoff. The album, recently recorded in Melbourne was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Modest Mouse).  Palmer and GTO will embark on a six city summer tour unveiling the new album as a series of intimate performances alongside a dynamic visual art exhibit featuring 30 contemporary artists to include Shepard Fairey, Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses), David Mack and Cynthia Von Buhler. [source: girlie action]

The new album is due out September 2012.  In the meantime, head on over to amandapalmer.net and sign up for her mailing list.  In exchange, you’ll get a free download of the oh-so-good single “Do It With a Rockstar”.

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[on repeat] GASHCAT

With a name like GASHCAT, I had no idea what to expect.  After 10 seconds into my first listen, I didn’t care what their name was.  All I cared about was hearing more.

Originally from Mississippi, the five some (i think) released their debut LP Reunion! in March 2011.  More recently, the group had a strong showing at this year’s SXSW and are now currently working on a new record and touring the east coast, with plans to venture out west for some mid-summer shows.  It’s a bit difficult to pin down their “sound”, but Robin Hilton of NPR Music put it best — “Neutral Milk Hotel for the 21st century.”  If you’ve ever listened to the All Songs Considered podcast, you know Robin is a big fan of Neutral Milk Hotel, so this is an even bigger compliment.  Don’t believe Robin?  Listen to “Ghost of a Ghost”, “Melanie”, or “The Morning Sun” and you’ll definitely hear the resemblance.

I’m really excited to see what GASHCAT has in store for us.  In the meantime, I’m gonna continue listening to Reunion! on repeat, as you should too.

♩GASHCAT//The Morning Sun (from Reunion!)

♩GASHCAT//Ghost of a Ghost (from Reunion!)

♩GASHCAT//Melanie (from Reunion!)

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[on repeat] Charli XCX

If you’re a fan of such artists as Grimes, Class Actress, Robyn, Purity Ring, and Niki & The Dove, you’ll love Charli XCX.  I discovered this British pop vixen just last month (via The Hype Machine Radio Show – March 2012) and I was immediately hooked.  It was her special Valentine’s Day track, aptly titled “Valentine”, that initially caught my ear.  Since then though,  I’ve listened to just about everything I can find and haven’t found a track yet that I don’t love.  She’s got a really cool sound, that she describes as “dark pop”,  and her range keeps you wanting more.  In one track, she could be channeling Siouxsie Sioux with a heavy goth-pop ballad and next thing you know, she’s treating you to some of the catchiest synth-pop you’ve heard all year.  No official word yet on when a debut LP will arrive, but she’s working on a EP, due this summer via IAMSOUND, with a full-length to follow late 2012 or early 2013.  I for one can’t wait for more of the “dark pop” stylings of Charli XCX, so stay tuned for more.

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[on repeat] Japandroids//The House That Heaven Built

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Japandroids are back with our first taste of their upcoming sophomore LP Celebration Rock.

The new LP is due June 5 (via Polyvinyl) and beginning late April, the duo will hit the road in support (dates).  In the meantime though, stream “The House That Heaven Built” below, and don’t be surprised to find yourself blasting this song on repeat.

Japandroids//The House That Heaven Built

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