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[Watch] The 1975 - "Chocolate" (Official Video)

Yesterday, while on my way down to London to do the Review Show with Matt Healy of The 1975, his band released the super stylish black and white video for their insanely catchy track "Chocolate". The video features driving around the streets in a stylish retro Ford, and Matt looking moody smoking some cigarettes and getting sensual with a rather pretty lady. The lady in question has been with Matt on both occasions I've met him this past week and it's his lovely misses. So that adds an extra angle to the relationship they have in the video too in my eyes.

The track features on their new EP Music For Cars which is released on March 4th. They'll release a full length later in the year. Keep your eyes peeled on SKoA later in the week for the full interview I had with Matt prior to their sell out Manchester date last weekend.

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[Listen] Willy Moon - 'Here's Willy Moon' (Album Sampler)

Over a year and a half ago now was the first time my ears found, "I Wanna Be Your Man" and I was hooked instantly. I held on to every track that has trickled out since then, but I've still been insatiable in terms of my Willy Moon needs. Well the wait is nearly over, folks! As of April 2nd (1st in the UK) we'll have a debut album! That's right! Here's Willy Moon is only a few short months away from being in our posession and I will begin counting down the days.

Earlier today, Moon posted the above taste of what's to come. From the samples of what we've heard before, songs like "I Wanna Be Your Man" and "She Loves Me" have gotten a fabulously fitting facelift and it has me all the more excited.

US fans can catch Willy Moon out on tour now. Dates below!

Tour Dates
February 18              New York, NY @ Pianos
February 19              Hartford, CT @ Arch Street
February 21             Norfolk, VA @ The Jewish Mother Backstage
February 22              Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
February 23              Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
February 25             Detroit, MI @ Shelter at St. Andrew’s
February 26             Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Bar
February 27              Los Angeles @ Bootleg Theater
February 28             San Diego @ House of Blues
March 1                          Las Vegas @ Backstage Bar
March 12-17            Austin, TX @ SXSW Music Festival

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[Listen] Phoenix - "Entertainment"

As promised, Phoenix premiered a brand new track on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show today. Titled "Entertainment", the song is the first material we've heard from the band's new album Bankrupt!, and Phoenix fans will be pleased.

Building on what they put forth with Woflgang Amadeus Phoenix, "Entertainment" is an energetic, upbeat cut with an anthemic chorus and synth flourishes. Vocalist Thomas Mars seems to be belting out in a similar fashion to the last album, but the instrumentation is where the song really stands out. Stream it below.

Bankrupt! is out on April 23rd through Glassnote Records.

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[Watch] Check Out the Video for Tyler, The Creator's New Single "Domo 23"

Tyler, The Creator offered up a slew of goodies this week, all to do with his new solo album Wolf. First up is the video for the lead single "Domo 23", which enters the wrestling ring for an all-out brawl between Tyler and Domo Genesis. Earl Sweatshirt referees, Tyler gets his ass kicked by a fat luchador and Domo busts weed in the red corner. Apparently Tyler was nervous about how people would react, taking to Twitter in his all caps way:

I WANT BUSTA AND MISSY TO HEAR IT REALLY. I'M SO NERVOUS WHAT IF EVERYONE HATE IT AND I GO BROK FUCK AHHH... THE FAD IS OVER AND I GOTTA WORK AT SOMEWHERE LIKE THESE REGULAR NIGGAS AHHH NO IM SHAKING."

Continuing the Wolf promotion, Tyler posted three alternate covers for the album. All of them are awesome, but I'll let you decide on your favorite. Check them out after the jump, along with Tyler's recently announced tour dates.

Tyler, The Creator offered up a slew of goodies this week, all to do with his new solo album Wolf. First up is the video for the lead single "Domo 23", which enters the wrestling ring for an all-out brawl between Tyler and Domo Genesis. Earl Sweatshirt referees, Tyler gets his ass kicked by a fat luchador and Domo busts weed in the red corner. Apparently Tyler was nervous about how people would react, taking to Twitter in his all caps way:

I WANT BUSTA AND MISSY TO HEAR IT REALLY. I'M SO NERVOUS WHAT IF EVERYONE HATE IT AND I GO BROK FUCK AHHH... THE FAD IS OVER AND I GOTTA WORK AT SOMEWHERE LIKE THESE REGULAR NIGGAS AHHH NO IM SHAKING."

Continuing the Wolf promotion, Tyler posted three alternate covers for the album. All of them are awesome, but I'll let you decide on your favorite. Check them out after the jump, along with Tyler's recently announced tour dates.

Tyler, The Creator 2013 Tour Dates:
03/12 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
03/15 – Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA
03/16 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
03/17 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
03/18 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
03/20 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
03/21 – Boston, MA @ TBA
03/22 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House
03/23 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
03/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ TBA
03/28 – Paris, FR @ TBA
03/29 – Berlin, DE @ TBA
03/30 – London, UK @ TBA
04/02 – Los Angeles, CA @ TBA
04/03 – San Antonio, TX @ TBA
04/05 – Albuquerque, NM @ TBA
04/07 – La Jolla, CA @ TBA
04/08 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ TBA
04/10 – Seattle, WA @ TBA
04/11 – Portland, OR @ TBA
06/21-23 – Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept Secret Festival

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[Watch] Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie" (Directed by David Fincher)

Justin Timberlake teased us with the slick lyrical video for his comeback single "Suit & Tie", but this new official video for the song lives up to the hype. Glitz, glamour, lasers, and tuxedos, the David Fincher-directed clip is all about showing off JT and best bud Jay-Z in impeccable style with fine cigars and quality liquor never far from hand. Check out the black-and-white affair above.

JT's new album The 20/20 Experience is out on March 19th.

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[Album Stream] Giraffage - 'Needs'

San Francisco-based producer Giraffage impresses once again with his new mixtape Needs, a collection of nine songs that delve into his emotional core through shimmering samples, R&B influences, and top-notch production. His first major release since 2011's Comfort, this new mix is an even clearer indication of Giraffage's talent. Do yourself a favor and download this album. Grab yourself a free copy here or at Giraffage's Bandcamp, where you can name your price.

(via Gorilla vs. Bear)

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[Listen] Big Black Delta - "Side Of The Road"

Big Black Delta is the moniker of ex-Mellowdrone vocalist Jonathan Bates, who has been producing heart-pounding, synth-heavy electronic beats under the name for the past two years. He's so good we've interviewed him not once but twice. It appears that nothing is slowing down the Los Angeles artist, who shows that there is always room for expansion and improvement. In April BBD will release his sophomore album, a self-titled affair, and if the first single "Side Of The Road" is any indication, the album will surely be a melodic synthesized journey into the sounds of the '80s. The song is dancey, exciting, and just plain good. Stream it below (via MTV Hive).

Big Black Delta is out on April 9th.

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