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[Watch] Matt and Kim - "Let's Go" (Official Video)

If the new video for "Let's Go" is any indication, Matt and Kim have been reading up on their awkward family photos. With outfits straight out of the '80s, the duo find themselves in a portrait studio with a slew of odd characters and uncomfortable families. From ski outfits to grandpa sweaters to birthday suits, Matt and Kim don costume after costume. As the photographer says: "I think we nailed it, guys." Watch the fun-filled hilarity above.

Matt and Kim's latest LP Lightning is out now via FADER.

 

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[Listen] Teen Daze - "Discipleship"

SKOA favorite Teen Daze has been slowly trickling out tracks from his forthcoming album The Inner Mansions, with a total of six out of ten now available to stream. XLR8R premiered the latest track from the album, the seven-minute "Discipleship". The song employs a rich array of intoxicating synthesizers and upbeat instrumentation, coming together in an idyllic soundscape. Stream it below, and download it here.

The Inner Mansions is out on November 6th via Lefse Records, and if you head over to Teen Daze's SoundCloud you can listen to half of the songs from the upcoming record.

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[Listen] Wu Tang Clan - "Six Directions of Boxing"

It's WU WEDNESDAY! What better way to celebrate then getting a brand new Wu Banger from the Clan off the soundtrack to RZA's upcoming film The Man With The Iron Fists. Check out the clan's (minus RZA, Rae and Method) new cut "Six Directions of Boxing" produced by Frank Dukes below as well as a brand new Ghostface track "Black Out" featuring the always entertaining M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch. If you need more Wu goodness you can go to film soundtrack's site to listen to the RZA's full score with Howard Drossin as well as more music featured in the film. Trust me the opening titles alone is worth it and makes me even more excited for the film. SPOILER ALERT: It's an arranged version of Wu's "Shame on a N*gga"

While you're there make sure you preorder the soundtrack which features new music from RZA with The Black Keys, Kanye West and more Wu collabs. It's GOOD SHIT.

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[Watch] Sharon Van Etten - "Serpents" Live on Jools Holland

As well as that performance from Jessie Ware that we saw not too long ago on Later... with Jools Holland, we also got to see Sharon Van Etten return to the television screens for the first time since way back at the start of the year. She performed her track "Serpents" with the help of her band and you can watch it at the top. Nice use of an Ebow at the start of the track. Always fun to play around with those.

If you missed previous performances from Jools this year, jump over here.

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[Watch] Rhye - "The Fall" (Official Video)

Remember last week when we posted that beautiful autumn feeling track from Rhye called "The Fall"? Well it's now been given a video just as beautiful to match. Following the life of a gent who seems to be missing the good old days and the lack of cares he used to give. It's a great watch and a great start to the mid-week hump. 

"The Fall" is out now on iTunes via Innovation Leisure and you can also download a live version of the track here as an extra special treat.


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[Listen] Ben Gibbard - 'Former Lives' (Full Album Stream)

One week before its release, Ben Gibbard is giving us the chance to listen to the entirety of his debut solo album Former Lives. The album was recorded at Aaron Espinoza's (of Earlimart) studio The Ship, resulting in twelve tracks and guest appearances from Jon Wurster, Mark Spencer, and Aimee Mann. Stream the album below. When speaking on the album, Gibbard said:

These songs span eight years, three relationships, living in two different places, drinking then not drinking. They're a side story, not a new chapter. Every song I've ever written, my relationship to it has changed over the years. That's not meant to be cagey, it's the absolute truth. With these songs, there's going to be a lot of time between when they were written and when people are finally going to hear them."

Former Lives is out on October 16th via Barsuk.

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[News] Free Energy Announce New Album, Release New Track

Back in March, Philadelphia rock outfit Free Energy gave us "Electric Fever", their first sign of new music since the release of their debut LP Stuck on Nothing. Since then, though, the band remained quiet and we haven't heard anything more until now. On January 15th, Lovesign, the long-awaited follow-up to Stuck on Nothing, will be released, and you can now listen to a brand new track from the forthcoming album. "Dance All Night" is a sultry, evening crooner, with the band embracing their classic rock influences—Tom Petty anyone? Stream and download the song here.

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