MP3: Douche Lincolns - Emay

New stuff from Emay is a great way to return from a small blog hiatus (due to returning to uni). Constantly building on an impressive series of singles Emay a.k.a Mubarik Adams, has had me hooked on his latest track for the past few days, so I thought I would share it with you guys. Check out 'Douche Lincolns' after the beep.

MP3: "Helsinki Art Scene" - Satellite Stories

Since The Wombats have long since gone off the boil and I am currently on a cool-down period after over listening to the amazing Two Door Cinema Club album, I am in much need of some insanely catchy fast paced indie goodness. Luckily Satellite Stories have provided me with that, the band who hail from Finland already sound record-ready and need only one listen to get you totally hooked. Download and Listen to 'Helsinki Art Scene" after the beep.

MP3: "Runaway" - Kanye West

So this is the first track I have decided to post from Kanye's string of new releases, he played it at the VMA's so it's gotta be somewhere in his album plans right? It's a pretty chilled out track with some pretty explicit lyrics which makes for a pretty good tune. I can almost guarantee this will be removed from Soundcloud at some point, so grab it whilst its hot. Download and Listen to "Runaway" after the beep.

MP3: "Wasting Time" - Reading Rainbow

All the way from Philly, Reading Rainbow are riding the waves of that oh so successful Lo-Fi resurgence. "Prism Eyes" takes it a bit beyond Lo-Fi though, it has a pretty quick guitar riff that could almost be Strokes-esque and a Surf-Pop feel to its lyrics. whatever of those ubercool genres it fits into, its pretty good. Download "Wasting Time" after the beep.

MP3: "Proud Lovers" - Thievery

Catchy guitar pop is always a difficult skill, it can sound cheesy, it can sound tired, however once in a while it sounds like Thievery. And it sounds good. Thanks to Fucking Dance for finding this rather great tune, and thanks to Thievery for making it. Download "Proud Lovers" after the beep.

Download Magic Man's Album "Real Life Color"

This was one of those bands i just stumbled upon when browsing through Bandcamp as if it were a record store (flicking through all the crap until you find that hidden gem). Obviously the pretty cool cover caught my eye, but I had heard whisperings of these guys on the grapevine so I thought I would give them a listen. How pleased I am that I did. They have made a seriously impressive debut album, combining the haunting sound of Electric President whisking in some Animal Collective synth ripples and sprinkling some Local Native harmonies over the top. All together it makes a recipe for some pretty amazing indie pop....Did i go over the top with the baking metaphors? Check out the Album "Real Life Color" and download it for free after the beep.

"If You're Breathing" - EmAy

Way back in April I introduced you to EmAy through his mash-up of the Where The Wild Things Are soundtrack and now to my ears delight he has released a new track entitled 'If You're Breathing' and you can grab it for FREE. The track is all about the lyrics, they are perfectly constructed over the stripped down piano riff and are as good as any MC out there. Check out the excellent 'If You're Breathing' and download the track after the beep.

"Swallow It" - Brandon Flowers

A new approach for a new song I guess. Definitely not a killers song, in fact but for the voice many wouldn't have placed this on Brandon Flowers new album 'Flamingo' due out on the 6th of Sept. The song doesn't have that heavy bass line or a synth riff which made Hot Fuss so instantly recognizable, but what it lacks in The Killers traits it makes up for in its subtlety and melody. A pretty good song full of charm and innocence despite its innuendo laden title. Listen to "Swallow It" after the beep.

"No Ones Gonna Love You" (Band Of Horses Cover) & New song "Fuck You" - Cee Lo Green

In case you were wondering where you knew this guys voice from, he is the vocalist and half of the whole that is Gnarls Barkley. Now he has gone solo (again) and to great effect. His amazing cover of Band Of horses "No Ones Gonna Love You" is probably already a contender for song of the year and his light hearted "Fuck You" has some brilliantly catchy lyrics. Grab the MP3 and Check out the video for "No Ones Gonna Love You" and watch the video for "Fuck You" after the beep.

Seventeen - Marina & The Diamonds (Live at The Roost)

I love it when I get to post anything by the incredible Marina, especially when i can tell you that you can download a LIVE track for FREE. 'Seventeen' didn't make the cut for The Family Jewels in the UK but did however replace the equally impressive 'Rootless' on the US release. It was one of Marina's earlier songs which some of the die hard fans may have heard in late '08, I can tell you that this slightly updated live version is just as special as those first few listens to Marina all those years ago. Download and Listen to 'Seveteen' after the beep.

Guillotine - Yadi

Yadi emerges from the parallels with Florence or Marina with a distinct sound which holds its own on both a catchy chorus and a booming voice. Not sure about Neon Golds La Roux comparison as she doesn't make me want to tear my own ears off but hey that's just my opinion.  She is definitely one to watch or should I say listen to. Download and listen to 'Guillotine' after the beep.

Hypewriter: The Band In Heaven

Hypewriter aims to bring you the bands destined for greater things at a time when you can go see them in small venues without paying astronomical ticket prices, allowing you to enjoy and appreciate the music these great bands are making.

So I got a heads up about these guys from none other than their singer Ates Isildak (kick-ass name), who modestly suggested I may like their music, LIKE is an understatement. These guys seem to have produced some brilliantly original tracks that have had me drooling like a rhythmical baby over their EP for the past week. Seriously guys, bands like this don't come along very often. Read More about The Band In Heaven after the beep, you can also download their EP for free.

All Summer - Kid Cudi, Best Coast, Rostam (Vampire Weekend)

As far as I can see this is Converse's second installation in an exhibition of great songs spawned from unlikely collaborations. The first was of course "My Drive Thru" feat. Julian Casablancas, Pharrell and Santigold. The second is "All Summer" and it features Kid Cudi, Bethany Consentino of Best Coast fame, and the instrumental and probable songwriting skills of Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend. It came just a week to late for the summer playlist but that doesn't mean you lot can't just add it in there ey does it? Listen and Download "All Summer" after the beep.

V For You - Las Robertas (Video Preview)

Soooooooo these gals are pretty great musicians, they make an original lo-fi brand of rock which is already building up a pretty solid fan base including GorillaVsBear who originally brought them to my attention. As if they didn't sound good already you can grab their album HERE for free. Their new video for the single 'V For You' is out soon but they have given us a nicely shot preview and its all looking good. Watch the video preview after the beep.

Summer Playlist 2010

So I finally finished compiling my Summer Playlist and here it is. The playlist is made up of 19 tracks, all free to download and all oozing with summery-ness. It's got tracks from Tokyo Police Club, Blur, The New Pornographers, Chiddy Bang, Lissie, an exclusive track from Polarsets and mooooorrrrrreeeeeeeee. Download the playlist after the beep.

MP3: Goodbye Girl - The Shins

So of course when I first saw this over at stereogum, I got very excited, The Shins are making new music? Well unfortunately, no. well not yet. They are however doing a pretty damn good cover of Squeeze's goodbye girl. Read more and download after the beep.

MP3: Goal! England - We Are Scientists

Okay so this is probably the coolest thing to happen to football since Titus Bramble, yes that's right We Are Scientists have written a World Cup song. And its for England (really...i would never have guessed from the title). Not only is it cheesy enough to delight any football fan, its also a pretty good song. But why didn't they write one for the U.S.A i here you say, well here is Chris Cairns explanation; "When you want to give your girlfriend a great gift, you give her something you know she wants, not something you want. We've never been huge football guys, but we're pretty big England guys, and we know her well enough to know she loves her a football anthem. So we made her one." So there you have it, screw James Corden and Dizzee's limp attempt you have found your world cup anthem. Listen to and Download 'Goal! England' after the beep.

MP3: Post Acid - WAVVES

So this is why I have postponed my summer playlist for a few days, it gives me a chance to pick up on these great songs that are just starting to show their summery faces. This little number from WAVVES is all over the place at the moment and quite rightly so. It has that upbeat tempo which leaves you wanting to do something summery like having a spontaneous water fight or getting sunburnt (a British classic). Listen to and download 'Post Acid' after the beep.

MP3: Monarchy remix Kelis and Lady Gaga

Another successful Neon Gold love child, Monarchy are rapidly gaining ground in both the indie-electro and remix circuits. They have some pretty unique talent if you ask me, talent which is epitomized in these two stunning remixes. Listen to and download Monarchy's remixes of Kelis and Lady Gaga after the beep.

MP3: Piece Of String - Clock Opera

My first Hypewriter post subject has already come to fruition. Clock Opera's amazing single 'Piece Of String' is now available to download. The song highlights all the original and brilliant sides to the band. Guy Connelly's wavering vocals, with the deeper synth rhythms and razor chopped guitar leave a melody so complex and unnerving but utterly perfect. The whole song is driven by a clicked drum complementing the tune rather than dominating it leaving a perfect base for the pained lyrics to lay over. Read more, Listen and Download after the beep.