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[Watch] The Family Rain - "Carnival" (Official Video)

How about some fuzzy goodness from three brothers that we've introduced you to previously in the form of a track called "Trust Me... I'm A Genius". Will, Tim and Ollie Walter make up The Family Rain and today you can watch and enjoy a track from them called "Carnival" fuzzy guitars and a simple yet effective video should start your day off just right. Hey, it's Humpday, how about we give you a free download of the track as well? Jump over here to pick up the download and enjoy your Wednesday you lovely bunch.

Marking the release, the band will also be playing their first London headline show March 18th at the Sebright Arms as well as supporting The Courteeners and Willy Moon on tour, full dates here

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[Album Stream] Starfucker - 'Miracle Mile'

Starfucker has a name that begs a response along the lines of "What the fuck?", but in my experience those confused naysayers are nothing but impressed when hearing the band's shimmering, hook-laden songs. For anyone not sold on the Portland outfit, here's your chance to decide whether or not their groovy electropop sound is for you. Rdio is streaming all 15 tracks from Starfucker's upcoming third LP Miracle Mile, so do yourself a favor and give it a chance below.

Miracle Mile is out on February 19th on Polyvinyl. Starfucker is also heading out on tour later this month, so check out their full schedule after the jump.

Starfucker has a name that begs a response along the lines of "What the fuck?", but in my experience those confused naysayers are nothing but impressed when hearing the band's shimmering, hook-laden songs. For anyone not sold on the Portland outfit, here's your chance to decide whether or not their groovy electropop sound is for you. Rdio is streaming all 15 tracks from Starfucker's upcoming third LP Miracle Mile, so do yourself a favor and give it a chance below.

Miracle Mile is out on February 19th on Polyvinyl. Starfucker is also heading out on tour later this month, so check out their full schedule after the jump.

Starfucker 2013 Tour Dates:

Feb. 26—Neptune—Seattle, Washington
Feb. 27—Roseland Theater—Portland, Oregon
March 1—Regency Ballroom—San Francisco, California
March 2—Fonda Theatre—Los Angeles, California
March 3—Porters Pub—San Diego, California
March 7—The Mohawk—Austin, Texas
March 8—2700 Canal Street—Houston, Texas
March 9—Buku Music And Arts Project—New Orleans, Louisiana
March 10—Vinyl Music Hall—Pensacola, Florida
March 11—Terminal West—Atlanta, Georgia
March 12—Orange Peel—Asheville, North Carolina
March 13—9:30 Club—Washington, D.C.
March 14—Union Transfer—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 15—Webster Hall—New York, New York
March 16—Paradise Rock Club—Boston, Massachusetts
March 18—Beachland Ballroom—Cleveland, Ohio
March 19—Metro—Chicago, Illinois
March 20—Turner Hall Ballroom—Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 21—Majestic Theatre—Madison, Wisconsin
March 22—Varsity Theater—Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 23—Boonies—Sioux Falls, South Dakota
March 24—Waiting Room—Omaha, Nebraska

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[Watch] Local Natives - "Heavy Feet" (Official Video)

Part documentary, wholly heartwarming, Local Natives' new video for Hummingbird single "Heavy Feet" focuses on a trio of blind men who build and fly model airplanes. Adding a dash of humor, though, is a plate of sandwiches who sing the lyrics to the song, all of which adds up to a fully entertaining video experience. Bravo to Local Natives for bringing some charm and humanity to the day.

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[Listen] Justin Timberlake - "Mirrors"

Justin Timberlake is doing a good job of building momentum for his upcoming album The 20/20 Experience, streaming new songs, performing new material live, and swaggin' out at the Grammys. "Mirrors" is his latest offering, a full eight minutes of heartfelt Timberlake crooning. Stream it below, or grab it on iTunes.

The 20/20 Experience is out on March 19th.

In even more JT news, reports have been surfacing that the crooner and his cohort Jay-Z might hit the road together later this year. Both the New York Post and Showbiz 411 hinted at the two announcing a joint tour, while Rolling Stone reports that "while talks are still ongoing, the tour as currently planned would include 11 to 13 stadium dates."

Timberlake himself suggested the possibility of a tour with Jay-Z, saying, "[w]e’re definitely going to go on tour. I don’t know how much I should say… It’s going to be a lot of fun, I know that." Stay tuned, and meanwhile you can replay JT and Jay-Z's performance of "Suit & Tie" at the Grammys.

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[Watch] Little Comets - "Violence Out Tonight" (Official Video)

Well. I don't think I was quite ready to watch this video in all honesty, even though my boy Ed did say it wasn't an easy watch. It is however a touching and moving accompaniment to Little Comet's track "Violence Out Tonight" and I just warn you to take a deep breath before hitting play. The track is taken from their album Life Is Elsewhere and the single is set to be released on April 1st 2013 through Dirty Hit Records. Check out some tour dates from the band after the break.

Well. I don't think I was quite ready to watch this video in all honesty, even though my boy Ed did say it wasn't an easy watch. It is however a touching and moving accompaniment to Little Comet's track "Violence Out Tonight" and I just warn you to take a deep breath before hitting play. The track is taken from their album Life Is Elsewhere and the single is set to be released on April 1st 2013 through Dirty Hit Records. Check out some tour dates from the band after the break.

Little Comets UK Tour Dates:

TUE 09 - NOTTINGHAM - Rescue Rooms

WED 10 - LONDON  O2 - Shepherd's Bush Empire

THU 11 - CAMBRIDGE  - Junction

SAT 13 - WOLVERHAMPTON - Slade Rooms

SUN 14 - OXFORD - O2 Academy

MON 15 - BOURNEMOUTH - Old Fire Station

TUE 16 - EXETER – Phoenix

THU 18 - BRISTOL - O2 Academy

FRI 19 - CARDIFF - The Gate Arts Centre

SAT 20 - DUBLIN - Academy 2

SUN 21 - BELFAST - Auntie Annie’s

MON 22 - LIVERPOOL – Masque

WED 24 - GLASGOW - King Tut’s

THU 25 - YORK – Fibbers

FRI 26 - PRESTON - 53 Degree

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[Listen] Classixx - "Holding On"

Los Angeles duo Classixx have mostly made themselves known through their constant and consistent remixes, but their shifting direction towards a debut album of their own material. The LP, titled Hanging Gardens, is due out in May, and "Holding On" is our first taste of it. The single revels in the sounds of '80s disco, bringing it together with modern disco-house techniques. It's a damn good song, the kind of thing that would have a drugged-induced crowd hypnotized on the dance floor. Check it out below.

Hanging Gardens drops on May 14th.

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[Listen] The Postal Service - "A Tattered Line of String"

The Postal Service will soon dish out a 10th anniversary reissue of their lone release Give Up, and included on that release will be two brand new tracks from the recently reunited duo. Ahead of the release, Ben Gibbard and Dntel are streaming one of those songs, "A Tattered Line of String", which features guest vocals from Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley.

The song fits well into the pair's limited repertoire, with a strong, synthesized foundation supporting Gibbard's affected vocal presence. Stream "A Tattered Line of String" below, and check out the full tracklisting for the Give Up reissue after the jump.

The Postal Service will soon dish out a 10th anniversary reissue of their lone release Give Up, and included on that release will be two brand new tracks from the recently reunited duo. Ahead of the release, Ben Gibbard and Dntel are streaming one of those songs, "A Tattered Line of String", which features guest vocals from Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley.

The song fits well into the pair's limited repertoire, with a strong, synthesized foundation supporting Gibbard's affected vocal presence. Stream "A Tattered Line of String" below, and check out the full tracklisting for the Give Up reissue after the jump.

Give Up Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition Tracklist:
Disc 1
01. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
02. Such Great Heights
03. Sleeping In
04. Nothing Better
05. Recycled Air
06. Clark Gable
07. We Will Become Silhouettes
08.This Place Is a Prison
09. Brand New Colony
10. Natural Anthem

Disc 2 (New Tracks, Rarities, B-Sides, Remixes, Cover Versions, etc.)
01. Turn Around
02. A Tattered Line of String
03. Be Still My Heart
04. There’s Never Enough Time
05. Suddenly Everything Has Changed
06. Against All Odds (Take a Look At Me Now)
07. Grow Old With Me
08. Such Great Heights (John Tejada Remix)
09. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (DJ Downfall Persistent Beat Mix)
10. Be Still My Heart (Nobody Remix)
11. We Will Become Silhouettes (Matthew Dear Remix)
12. Nothing Better (Styrofoam Remix)
12. Recycled Air (Live on KEXP)
13. We Will Become Silhouettes (Performed by The Shins)
14. Such Great Heights (Performed by Iron and Wine)

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