[New] Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Janglin (RAC Mix)

A blissful mix of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros‘ Janglin by RAC. Alex Ebert vocals paired with RAC’s signature blend of soft electronic melodies give this song an entirely new meaning. The band’s album, Up From Below, is available right now on Amazon for only $2.99 through the weekend! So if you have not gotten a copy and you trust The Music Ninja taste in amazing music, please do so now!

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Janglin (RAC Mix)

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[Mp3 Injections] Daily Dose of New Music

The Music Ninja along with our good friends from Inyourspeakers will be getting you high with a powerful dose of fresh music (almost) everyday. You know, they say time flies when you’re having fun. We must really love sharing sweet new tracks with you then, because it’s already time for yet another Daily Dose of New Music. Today’s tracks are especially great; you don’t want to miss any of them.

We thought we’d kick things off with a bang with this brand new banger from Bassjackers and Ralvero titled “Bang Like A.” As those of you with minds in the gutter have already correctly guessed, the track sports some suggestive innuendo — just what the doctor ordered to get your Tuesday night clubbing going strong.

Bassjackers & Ralvero – “Bang Like A (Original Mix)”

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Just a few months ahead of his long-anticipated fourth record, Swanlights, Antony Hegarty and his band of Johnsons are releasing an EP titled Thank You For Your Love, from which we’ve pulled this rousing, anthemic titular track to share with you. The EP also includes Antony’s takes on a few Dylan and Lennon tracks (the latter of which features William Basinski, of The Disintegration Loops fame), as well as a bonus track from 2009′s The Crying Light.

Antony & the Johnsons – “Thank You For Your Love”

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For what few of our readers aren’t already aware of Lissie, a quick look-see around the internet will likely find the country-tinged singer-songwriter vixen with a cigarette between her lips and a clear don’t-give-a-fuck attitude in her eyes. Stripping the usual scratchy vocals for something closer to Neko Case, this new track off her imminent new LP Catching a Tiger takes the heartfelt route a bit more than we’re used to, but not more at all more than we like. Check it out for yourself below.

Lissie – “Bully”

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While Röyksopp fans were disappointed last year by the delay of Senior, the reportedly darker, “senile sibling” of 2009′s Junior, it looks like that wait is finally over. The first taste we’re getting for what we’re likely to get on the new album, slated for release Sept 13th, is this track, “This Space.” While it doesn’t look like this particular cut is a part of the forthcoming album’s official tracklist, it’s definitely a track fans of the Norwegian duo will want to hear.

Röyksopp – “This Space”

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Last for today, but certainly not least, is a new remix of Vampire Weekend‘s “White Sky,” this time from remix artist/composer Cécile. This is the second major remix we’ve heard on this track (the first being from Basement Jaxx), and this take spreads the song out into a light, bubbly piece of ambient chillwave. Fans of Vampire Weekend will surely want to check this one out.

Vampire Weekend – “White Sky (Cécile Remix)”

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Last but not least California rapper P (The Letter P) teamed up with Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic to record a down to earth soft track with a very chill vibe.

P feat Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – BROTHER

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Don’t forget to come back this week on our daily dose section as well as check Inyourspeakers for music reviews.

[Folk/Experimental] Radical Face – Doorways

Doorways, one of the new songs from Radical Face’s new EP Touch The Sky, seems so soft that it reminds the listener of a time when the economy only affected how many toys their parents could buy. This new song is only part of Ben Cooper’s masterful storytelling. If this is a sign of things to come, then the rest of the EP should not disappoint.

Radical Face – Doorways

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Radical Face – Welcome Home, Son

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[Video] Stop Motion Video of Guy Walking Across America

I cant stop watching Mike’s walk across America stop motion film from New York to San Francisco. Can I say BEST USE OF “HOME” by ES&MZ in a video evveer!??! YES I can. Here’s a Google Map of our journey: http://bit.ly/brNULW

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Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – Home (RAC Remix)

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Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – Home (Original)

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[Event/Photos] 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival Recap

This past weekend marked my third consecutive year at the Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park in Chicago. Maybe it was the more than stellar lineup or the beautiful (if not overly steamy) weather or just a couple of well-timed days off work, but when we arrived at our friend’s place in Logan Square Friday afternoon, I had a feeling this weekend would top the rest.

It’s nearly impossible for me to provide anything written that will give you a sense of the atmosphere of the fest, so I thought I would talk about a few personal highlights of the weekend. And while the typically obsessively on-time festival did seem to run into a few snags this year, none of it detracted from the unbelievable lineup of what seemed to be all of my favorite musical acts of every genre in one small park in Chicago. (more…)

[Event Preview] 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival

This weekend marks the annual Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place as usual in Union Park in the great city of Chicago. We’re happy to say that we will be at the fest and will be bringing you pictures and higlights next week. But in the meantime, what better way to prepare than to highlight some of the always great artists that will be performing?

Friday

Brooklyn band Liars should be a great act to catch. Mostly because their albums span so many different moods and styles that you never know what you’re going to get on stage. Case in point, these two great tracks below.

Liars – The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack

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Liars-Scissor

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Swedish pop star Robyn had some major US hits back in the 90s but most Americans haven’t heard much from her until this year with the release of her latest album Body Talk.

Royksopp – The Girl and the Robot

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Robyn – Dancing On My Own

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It’s tough to believe that suburban Seattle indie rockers Modest Mouse have been around since 1993, but in the past few years they’re arguably bigger than ever before and still cranking out album after album of great tunes, giving them the Friday night headlining spot.

Modest Mouse – Gravity Rides Everything

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Modest Mouse – Dashboard

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Saturday

Saturday will kick off with Philly via rockers Free Energy who’ve just released their debut album Stuck on Nothing and have been getting lots of positive attention from all kinds of music fans with their old school sound. Check out our review of their album here.

Free Energy – Something In Common

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Free Energy – Cmon Let’s Dance

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Saturday afternoon is sure to turn into a dance party when Spain’s Delorean hits the stage with their unique brand of bright and summery electronic dance tunes. They’re also playing Friday night at The Empty Bottle in Chicago before their fest appearance.

Delorean – Stay Close

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Delorean – Grow

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Brooklyn via Southern US group Bear in Heaven is another that’s been around for a while and is just now reaching mass popularity. Their futuristic electronic sound that they’ve created is all their own.

Bear In Heaven – Lovesick Teenagers

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Bear In Heaven – Casual Goodbye

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Sunday

Bethany Cosentino, aka Best Coast, is a true California girl, apparent in her music and her looks. Her catchy beach rock tunes should be the perfect way to get things going on a Sunday afternoon in Chicago.

Best Coast – Boyfriend

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Best Coast – Sun Was High (So Was I)

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Baltimore duo Beach House has been touring almost non-stop since winter, but we’re glad they’ve got enough juice left for some summer festivals. Lead singer Victoria Legrand’s deep and husky voice is even more powerful live in the flesh.

Beach House – Lover of Mine

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Beach House – Zebra (Ring Trick Remix)

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Last but certainly not least, this year’s Pitchfork fest will be closed out by Pavement, one of THE original indie rock bands. Their highly anticipated reunion continues this summer much to the amusement of us indie rock lovers everywhere. Check out our review of Quarantine The Past: The Best Of.

Pavement – In The Mouth A Desert

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Pavement – Gold Soundz

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[Indie/Folk] Blitzen Trapper – Heaven And Earth

Portland, Oregon based experimental folk rockers Blitzen Trapper released their new album, Destroyer of the Void, back on June 8th of this year. Listening to any of Blitzen Trapper’s releases proves to be an exercise of all five senses. Destroyer of the Void, as well as the track below “Heaven and Earth”, are no different.

Blitzen Trapper – Heaven And Earth

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Blitzen Trapper – Furr

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[FREE Albums Giveaway] The National, Sleigh Bells, Avi Buffalo, LCD Soundsytem

What are we celebrating? What is the special occasion? It is you! (or more specifically our Facebook fans!). If you have been following our fan page you have been fortunate enough to get daily MP3′s from the site plus a couple exclusive downloads. These four awesome albums will be given away to four awesome ninja readers on Tuesday June 1st. Click here and enter to win a chance of owning the following albums buy simply commenting on our facebook page.

The National – High Voilet

High Violet is the fifth studio album by The National, which was released May 11, 2010. Like this song? Enter to win your copy of High Violet on our facebook page here.
The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio

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Avi Buffalo – Avi Buffalo

Avi Buffalo is an indie-pop band based in Long Beach, California. Their self-titled debut album was released on the 27th of April, 2010.
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Avi Buffalo – One Last

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Sleigh Bells – Treats

Sleigh Bells is an American noise pop music duo. The group released their debut album, Treats, on May 11, 2010
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Sleigh Bells- Tell Em

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LCD Soundsystem – This is Happening

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LCD Soundsystem – Dance Yrself Clean

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