[Listen] Blackalicious - "Changes" (Co-Prod. By DJ Shadow)

It's been a long time since anyone has heard anything from indie hip hop greats Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel, better known to the world as Blackalicious, aside from Gab's recent solo releases. But after 7 years since the group's last release The Craft in 2005, we have news of an upcoming release at the end of the month. Bad news it's not a new album. But awesome news, it's a re-release of the group's 94' debut EP Melodica which will be released for the first time digitally on 7/31 and will feature the bonus track, "Changes" co-produced by the legendary DJ Shadow.

So all in all, we see this as a win-win for Blackalicious fans out there and hopefully we resurfacing of the group, we hope to get a new record in the near future. Check out the bonus cut in the player below.

[Listen] Plan B - "Playing With Fire" Feat. Labrinth

After slaying the title track "Ill Manors" and bringing Raekwon on the remix of the album's second single "Lost My Way", Plan B gives us one last treat before the release of his new album Ill Manors with the Labrinth assisted cut "Playing With Fire." You can listen to the new tune in the animated stream above and if you sign up for Plan B's mailing list you'll also get a free download of "Falling Down" from the upcoming album. Ill Manors drops in the UK next week on July 23rd. Cop it.

[Listen] Minus The Bear - "Diamond Lightning"

Good news everyone! Seattle rockers, Minus The Bear are set to make their triumphant return with the upcoming release of their 5th LP Infinity Overhead on August 28st. Earlier this week the band launched their pre-order for the new album which included an instant download of their newest cut "Diamond Lightning", which was featured on the album's teaser trailer. You can check out the new tune below, which is reminiscent to band's earlier sound from the Menos el Oso era.

But thats not all folks! In addition to announcing the pre-order of the new album, the band also announced their upcoming 45 date Infinity Overhead Tour in which they will be hitting the road this Fall for a coast-to-coast tour of the U.S. with support from Cursive, as well as Caspian opening the first leg and female-fronted indie rockers Girl In A Coma taking over duties for the second leg.

You can peep all the tour dates after the jump and then head on over to the band's website to grab your tickets which also include a free tour EP with one song from each band in the lineup. The EP also includes another song from the upcoming album Infinity Overhead, "Lonely Gun". So boom! There you go, pre-order the album get one track instantly, check them out live and get a second track from the new album as well plus an awesome live show.

September 10 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
September 11 - Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge & Casino
September 13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater *
September 14 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave * 
September 15 - Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
September 16 - Iowa City, IA @ The Blue Moose Tap House *
September 17 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue Theatre *
September 18 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection *
September 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop *
September 20 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall *
September 21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE *
September 22 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
September 23 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom *
September 25 - Washington, DC @ The Fillmore *
September 26 - Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall *
September 27 - Boston, MA @ Royale Night Club *
September 28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory *
September 29 - New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre *
September 30 - Richmond, VA @ The National *
October 1 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater *
October 21 - Gainesville, FL @ Florida Theatre **
October 22 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution **
October 23 - Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater **
October 24 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse **
October 25 - Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom **
October 26 - St. Louis, MO @ Plush **
October 27 - Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club **
October 28 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown **
October 29 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note **
October 30 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's **
November 1 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live **
November 2 - Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
November 3 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues **
November 4 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's **
November 5 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall **
November 6 - Salt Lake City, UH @ The Depot **
November 7 - Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club **
November 8 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee **
November 9 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia **
November 10 - Pomona, CA @ Glass House **
November 11 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues **
November 13 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom **
November 14 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades **
November 16 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom **
November 17 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market **

* with Cursive and Caspian
** with Cursive and Girl In A Coma 

[Listen] RZA - "Blowin' In The Wind"

Happy Wu Wednesday folks! And what better way to kick off the middle of the week than a new tune from Bob Digi himself. Check out RZA's newest tune "Blowin' in the Wind" below. The beat reminds me of some old feudal Japan hip hop shit that probably fits right in with RZA's upcoming flick The Man With The Iron Fists.

[Listen] Danny Brown x AraabMuzik - "Molly Ringwald"

Today we get to hear some new music from two camps we're quite fond of. Danny Brown and AraabMuzik. The track is titled "Molly Ringwald" and was put out as a 7" single through Yours Truly's Love Letters Ink earlier this week. Danny Brown took to Twitter and let loose the stream of the track which you can check out below.

The track also had a nice preview video put together by Yours Truly and Adidas originals for their "Songs From Scratch" project. You can check out the video here.

[Watch] Best Coast - "Storms" (Fleetwood Mac Cover) Live on Fallon

Earlier in the year we got to enjoy Best Coast performing a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Storms" live at The Wiltern in LA. Last night they paid a visit to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and put in a beautiful sounding rendition of the track once more but this time it wasn't at a small venue but for the masses watching at home. Thanks to The Audio Perv, if you missed it, you can watch it at the top of the page.

[Watch] JEFF the Brotherhood - "Sixpack" Live on Letterman

JEFF the Brotherood were the musical guest of choice last night on the Late Show with David Letterman and brought along their recent single "Sixpack". The performance was in support of their newly released album Hypnotic Nights, which dropped yesterday. See what you make of their performance at the top via The Audio Perv.

[Watch] Nas Visits The Colbert Report

Yesterday we got to see Nas perform "Daughters" on the Late Show with David Letterman. Last night he kept the promotional ball rolling for his recently released studio album, Life is Good, with a visit to The Colbert Report. Stephen and Nas sit down for a chat before Nas performs a rip-roaring rendition of "The Don". Peep the interview at the top and the performance after the jump, both courtesy of The Audio Perv.