Leagues – Lost It All / Debut Album ‘You Belong Here’ (2013/01/29) [Full Album Stream]

:: This record’s something like a celebration – pure joy!

Lost It All is my favourite track taken from the debut album by Leagues. The Nashville-based ethereal pop three-piece is comprised of Thad Cockrell [vocals], Tyler Burkum [guitars] and Jeremy Lutito [drums]. Leagues are aiming at nothing less than”bringing explosions of joy to the world through music“. If you wanna know more about the guys and the coming into being of their band, you should check out the about section of their homepage. It’s a really rewarding read. The band’s debut album ‘You Belong Here’ was released worldwide on January 29, 2013 via the band’s own Bufalotone Records. The album is streaming in its entirety over at MTV Hive. I suggest you head over and take a listen, you won’t regret it!

Watch below the official music video for Spotlight, the first single off the record, is directed by Allister Ann. The song is available for free download via the band’s homepage. Enter your email and enjoy. Leagues will be touring the US in June, check out the complete schedule below.

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Tracklist:
01. Spotlight
02. You Belong Here
03. Haunted
04. Walking Backwards
05. Lost It All
06. One Hand
07. Magic
08. Mind Games
09. Pass My Way
10. Friendly Fire

Upcoming US Tour Dates:
Sat 08 June 2013 // Orlando, FL // The Beacham
Sun 09 June 2013 // St Petersburg, FL // State Theatre
Mon 10 June 2013 // Jacksonville, FL // Freebrid Live
Wed 12 June 2013 // Cleveland, OH // House of Blues
Thu 13 June 2013 // Louisville, KY // Headliners
Fri 14 June 2013 // Indianapolis, IN // The Vogue
>> The full touring schedule is available here.

Follow ‘Leagues’ on:
Official homepage at: http://www.leaguesmusic.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/leagues1
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/leaguesmusic
Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/weareleagues
Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/weareleagues

Read more:
Sputnik Music − Leagues – You Belong Here

New EP: Kingdom – Vertical XL / Track ‘Bank Head (featuring Kelela)’

:: Delightful!

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Artist: Kingdom
Title Of EP: Vertical XL
Release Date: May 28, 2013
Label: Fade to Mind

Tracklist:
01. Bank Head (featuring Kelela)
02. Zip Line
03. Corpse
04. Viper Lash
05. OG Master
06. Takedown Notice
07. Viper XL

Cassie – All My Love (Kingdom Edit)

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Official Homepage: http://kkingdomm.com/
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Twitter at: https://twitter.com/kkingdomm

New Single: MONEY – Bluebell Fields [Official Video]

:: Incredible stuff. Really looking forward to more…

MONEY – that’s the name of a Manchester-based ethereal pop four-piece comprised of Jamie Lee [vocals], Charlie Cocksedge, Billy Byron and Scott Beaman. The guys created quite a fuzz last year when they sold out a series of local shows before they’d even had release one single. Followed by the successful release of two very limited 7″ vinyl singles (listen below to Solong (Godisdead)), this ultimately caused Simon Raymonde of Bella Union to track them down, resulting in the band’s signing to the famous British indie label. MONEY are currently finishing off their debut album which is due for release in late summer. Bluebell Fields is the first single off the debut and an amazing first taste of what’s to come. The dreamy, audio-visual official video is created by young director and animator Dan W. Jacobs, watch it above. MONEY are touring the UK in June, check out the upcoming concerts below.

MONEY:

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Sun 09 Jun 2013 // Birmingham, UK // Hare & Hounds
Mon 10 Jun 2013 // Glasgow, UK // King Tuts
Tue 11 Jun 2013 // Liverpool, UK // Leaf
Thu 13 Jun 2013 // London, UK // The Waiting Room
Fri 14 Jun 2013 // Hebden Bridge, UK // Trades Club
Fri 12 Jul 2013 // Manchester, UK // Festival Square & Pavilion Theatre
Sat 13 Jul 2013 // Manchester, UK // Festival Square & Pavilion Theatre

Follow ‘MONEY’ on:
Official homepage at: http://lonelysexydeath.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lonelysexydeath
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/lonelysexydeath

Read more:
Bella Union − Money reveal video to Bluebell Fields

New Songs: The Weeknd – Kiss Land / – John Carpenter

:: Here we go again!

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Follow ‘The Weeknd’ on:
Official homepage: http://the-weeknd.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/theweeknd
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/#!/theweekndxo
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/theweekndxo

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More ‘The Weeknd’ on Music Pickings:
2012, Oct 27 – Enemy / New Album ‘Triology’ (2012/11/13)
2012, 14 Jan – Next
2011, 12 Dec – What You Need / Mixtape “Echoes of Silence”
2011, 22 Dec – Mixtape “Echoes of Silence” [FREE Download]

New Single: Swim Deep – She Changes The Weather (2013/05/13)

:: Music to let the sun shine right in your face…

 

She Changes The Weather is the new single by Birmingham’s indie-pop quartet Swim Deep. It was released on the ‘She Changes The Weather EP’ on May 13, 2013 via RCA Records / Chess Club Records which follows last March’s single The Sea. The EP includes a b-side track and a stripped back version of both The Sea and the new single. This release is another fine foretaste of Swim Deep’s upcoming debut album: the record entitled ‘Where The Heaven Are We’ will be released on July 29, 2013 via RCA/Chess Club. Listen below to the beautiful b-side Simmer.

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Tracklist:
01. She Changes The Weather
02. Simmer
03. She Changes The Weather (Stripped Sessions)
04. The Sea (Stripped Sessions)

 

Follow ‘Swim Deep’ on:
Official homepage at: http://swim-deep.tumblr.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SWIMDEEPUK
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SWIM_DEEP
Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/swimdeep
Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/MrSwimdeep

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More ‘Swim Deep’ on Music Pickings:
2013, Jan 14 − New Single: The Sea / UK Headline Tour

New Album: Quasimoto – Yessir Whatever (2013/06/18) / Track ‘Planned Attack’

:: Yessir Whatever

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Artist: Quasimoto
Titel of Album: Yessir Whatever
Release Date: June 18, 2013
Label: Stones Throw Records

Tracklist:
01 Broad Factor
02 Seasons Change
03 The Front
04 Youngblood
05 Astronaut
06 Planned Attack
07 Brothers Can’t See Me
08 Catchin’ the Vibe
09 Am I Confused?
10 Sparkdala
11 Green Power
12 LAX to JFK

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Quasimoto

David Jonathan – Go Baby Go [Official Video] / Debut EP ‘Catskill’ (2013/04/12) [Full Stream]

:: Incredible live band…

Go Baby Go is the powerful lead track off the new EP by the band of Berlin’s indie pop/rock singer and songwriter David Jonathan. The four-piece is indeed named after its lead singer, but is comprised of four old friends whose own dynamics make up the band’s creative potential. Their debut four-track EP is entitled ‘Catskills’ and was out in Germany on April 12, 2013 via Nordpol Records. It’s streaming entirely over at Noisey, so head over and have a listen. David Jonathan are currently on the road in Germany, check out the upcoming concert and festival date below.

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Tracklist:
01. Go Baby Go
02. Volunteer
03. I’m Sorry
04. Mackerel

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Fri 24 May 2013 // Freyburg, Germany // Dionysos Calling Fesrival
Sat 25 May 2013 // Neustrelitz, Germany // Stadtfest
Fri 31 May 2013 // Neustrelitz, Germany // Immergut Festival
Fri 19 Jul 2013 // Hauptmannsgrun, Germany // L’Abore Festival

Follow ‘David Jonathan’ on:
Official homepage at: http://www.davidjonathanmusic.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/davidjonathanartist
Twitter at: http://www.davidjonathanmusic.com/
Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/davidjonathan
Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/davidjonathanband

New EP: Andrea – Cruising (2013/05/13) [Full Album Stream / Free Download]

:: ”Your Morning”… dreamy vibes!

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Artist: Andrea
Title Of EP: Cruising
Release Date: May 13, 2013

Tracklist:
1. Your Morning
2. Places (ft. Rejjie Snow)
3. Early Bird (ft. Julia Losfelt)
4. Your Morning (Slow Magic Remix)
5. Your Morning (Sun Glitters Remix)

Follow ‘Andrea’ on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.musique
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaMoonchild
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-music

New Album: Joshua Radin – Wax Wings (2013/05/07)

:: Songs to leave a smile on your face…

 

Beautiful Day is the opening track on the new studio offering by Cleveland’s alternative folk singer and songwriter Joshua Radin. The follow-up to last year’s album ‘Underwater‘ is already his fifth studio offering, the eleven-track record is entitled ‘Wax Wings’ and was self-released on May 07, 2013. The album is streaming in its entirety as youtube playlist, just click play and enjoy. Joshua Radin is currently on the road in the US, with a couple of gigs to follow in Europe, check out the touring schedule below.

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Tracklist:
01. Beautiful Day
02. When We’re Together
03. Cross That Line
04. Back To Where I’m From
05. Lovely Tonight
06. Your Rainy Days
07. With Me
08. Like They Used To
09. In Her Eyes
10. Stay
11. My My Love

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Sat 18 May 2013 // Washington, DC, US // The Hamilton
Mon 20 May 2013 // Boston, MA, US // The Sinclair
Tue 21 May 2013 // Philadelphia, PA, US // World Cafe Live
Wed 22 May 2013 // New York, NY, US // Le Posisson Rouge
Thu 30 May 2013 // Paris, France // Café de la Danse
Fri 31 May 2013 // Stockholm, Sweden // V****
>> The full touring schedule is available here.

Follow ‘Joshua Radin’ on:
Official homepage at: http://us.joshuaradin.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joshuaradin
Twitter at: http://twitter.com/joshuaradin
Soundcloud at: http://soundcloud.com/joshuaradin
Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/Joshuaradi

Read more:
Lithum Magazine − Joshua Radin – Wax Wings – Album Review

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More ‘Joshua Radin’ on Music Pickings:
2012, Aug 07 − Underwater / New Album ‘Underwater’ (2012/08/xx)

Solange – Locked In Closets [Official Video]

:: Hit play!

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.Solange Knowles

Upcoming Tour Dates: 
May 24 // Barcelona, ES // Primavera Sound
May 24-27 // George, WA // Sasquatch! Music Festival
May 25 // London, UK // Field Day
June 01 // Philadelphia, PA // Roots Picnic
June 21 // HVAR, HR // For
June 22 // London, UK // Night + Day

Follow ‘Solange Knowles’ on: 
Homepage at: http://www.solangemusic.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/solange
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/solangeknowles

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More ‘Solange’ on Music Pickings:
Nov 13, 2012 - Losing You / New EP ‘True’ (2012/11/27)

New Single: Du Tonc – Surging Memories (2013/05/05)

:: It’s the sunny side of disco!

Du Tonc is the name of a new indie-disco collaboration by Sydney’s Matt Van Schie (famously known as name giving member of Van She) and UK electronic producer Mighty Mouse. They supposedly met in a Paris cellar night club, and decided to collaborate. Du Tonc’s debut single Darkness (listen below) was released last January, and now they already have another tune out. The new single Surging Memories dropped on May 05, 2013 via Cheap Thrills. Du Tonc are having some worldwide live gigs/festivals coming up, check out the schedule below.

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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Thu 13 Jun 2013 // Paris, France // Social Club
Fri 14 Jun 2013 // London, UK // XOYO
Sun 23 Jun 2013 // San Diego, CA, US // Palomar Hotel Pool
Thu 27 Jun 2013 // New York, NY, US // Glasslands
Sat 29 Jun 2013 // Philadelphia, PA, US // The Dolphin
Thu 04 Jul 2013 // Los Angeles, CA, US // TBA
Fri 05 Jul 2013 // Hamilton, Canada // Baltimore House
Sat 06 Jul 2013 // El Paso, Mexiko // Supernite
Fri 12 Jul 2013 // Mexico City, Mexiko // El Imperial Club
Sat 13 Jul 2013 // Guadalajara, Mexiko // La Favorita Chupiteria

Follow ‘Du Tonc’ on:
Official homepage at: http://www.dutonc.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DuTonc
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/dutoncmusic
Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/dutoncmusic
Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/dutoncmusic

New Album: Mayer Hawthorne – Where Does This Door Go (2013/07/16) / First Single ‘Her Favorite Song’

:: Makes me wanna dance!

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‘Her Favorite Song’ with vocals from the wonderful Jessie Ware.

Mayer Hawthorne announces his third full-length album. ’Where Does This Door Go’  features co-production by
Pharrell Williams, Greg Wells, Jack Splash, John Hill and Oak (of Oak & Pop).

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Artist: Mayer Hawthorne
Title Of Album: Where Does This Door Go
Release Date: July 16, 2013
Label: Republic Records

Upcoming Tour Dates:
May 25 – Denver, CO // Magness Arena (University of Denver)
May 31 – Savannah, GA // Savannah College of Art & Design
June 08 – San Francisco, CA // Cultivate Festival – Golden Gate Park
July 12 – Minneapolis, MN // Basilica of St. Mary – Basilica Block Park
July 19 – Tulsa, OK // Center of the Universe Festival – Brady Arts District
July 23 – Highland Park, IL // Ravinia Festival – The Pavilion *
July 25 – Columbus, OH // LC Pavilion (Outdoor)*
July 27 – Rochester Hills, MI // Meadow Brook*
* = w/ OneRepublic
>> The full touring schedule is available here

Follow ‘Mayer Hawthorne’ on:
Official Homepage: http://www.mayerhawthorne.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayerHawthorne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mayerhawthorne
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mayerhawthorne

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More ‘Mayer Hawthorne’ on Music Pickings:
2011, Dec 24 - Christmas Time Is Here
2011, Dec 13 - Dreaming + N-JOY Soundfiles Live Concert
2011, Oct 08 - New Album: How Do You Do
2011, Sept 04 – The Walk
2011, Aug 29 – A long time
2011, Aug 16 - Mayer Hawthorne and The County LIVE TONIGHT

John Murry – California [Official Video] / Debut Solo Album ‘The Graceless Age’ (2013/05/06) [Full Album Stream]

:: Sounds like something totally new. Every time I’m playing this terrific record. Still. It’s the growing kind…

California is the second single taken from the debut solo album by Mississippi-raised Americana singer, songwriter and guitarist John Murry. The record is entitled ‘The Graceless Age’ and it already was released in Australia and New Zealand last September via Spunk Records. Being a relative of Mississippi’s famous literary son William Faulkner, Murry comes out as classical songwriter in both music and lyrics. ‘The Graceless Age’ officially dropped in North America on April 02, 2013 via Evangeline Recording Co. UK and European release followed on May 06 via Rubyworks Ltd. The record is produced and recorded by John Murry and Tim Mooney in San Francisco. Additional production and recording was done by Kevin Cubbins in Memphis, Tennessee. All songs are streaming below via Murry’s Bandcamp.

The official video for California is directed by Jesse Brodkey and produced by Temerity Films (temerityfilms.com), a group of videographers who have collaborated with directors such as Wes Anderson and Tim Burton before (The Life Aquatic, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Coraline). It’s the first music video for John Murry, as it is the first take on music video production for Temerity Films. California was filmed in San Francisco, “using super hi-def Canon C300 cameras at fast speeds and John was filmed walking and lip-syncing at one-quarter the speed of the song, and at two-point-five times faster, to create the ghostly and slightly disjointed effect.” [from the release note]

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Tracklist:
01. The Ballad of the Pyjama Kid
02. California
03. Little Coloured Balloons
04. Photograph
05. Theings We Lost In the Fire
06. No Te Ganas De Reit, Senor Malverde?
07. Southern Sky
08. If I’m To Blame
09. Penny Nails
10. Thorn Tree In the Garden
11. California (Alternative Version) [Bonus Track Version]
12. I Need You [Bonus Track Version]
13. It Ain’t Alright [Bonus Track Version]
14. Porch Light [Bonus Track Version]
15. Weighted Down [Bonus Track Version]
16. Yr Lil Sister [Bonus Track Version]

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Follow ‘John Murry’ on:
Official homepage at: http://www.johnmurry.com
Bandcamp at: http://johnmurry.bandcamp.com/
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/johnmurryofficial
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/johnmurry
Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/john-murry
Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/johnmurryofficial

Read more:
American Songwriter − John Murry: The Graceless Age

New Track: Nia Andrews – Colours (Hiatus Kaiyote Remix) [Free Download]

:: Inspired.

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Remix Produced by: Hiatus Kaiyote
Additional Vocals: Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote

Free download” on Bandcamp.

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Artist: Nia Andrews
Title Of Track: Colours
Release Date: May 13, 2013

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Follow ‘Nia Andrews’ on:
Official Homepage: http://www.niaandrews.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niaandrewsmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/niaandrews

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Official Homepage: http://www.hiatuskaiyote.com
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hiatuskaiyote
Bandcamp at: http://hiatuskaiyote.bandcamp.com/

New Single: Evan & The Brave – Stay This Way [Free Download] (2013/05/03)

:: Heard, enjoyed, shared!

 

Evan & The Brave is an indie-pop quartet from Sydney, Australia. The band received its name from the middle name of vocalist Daniel Mifsud and is completed by Ben Rodgers, Ross James and Yanya Boston. Their debut single Lil Monster caught them some attention last year, and now it’s time for a new tune. The new single is entitled Stay This Way and was released on May 03, 2013 via Mucho Bravado. It was recorded in Sydney with Tony Buchen at Albert’s / Studios 301, being the first taste of an upcoming short release due later this year. Stay This Way is currently available for free download via Triple J Unearthed, you’ll find the download button on the upper right-hand corner of the page. Don’t hesitate…

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Follow ‘Evan & The Brave’ on:
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/evanandthebrave
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/evanandthebrave
Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/evan-and-the-brave