[Album Stream] Letlive. - 'The Blackest Beautiful'

Letlive's last album, Fake History, was one of my favourites of 2011. Since then they've gone on to build up an ever growing fan base, with their live shows being some of the most chaotic I've seen in recent years. With this in mind, I've been very eager to hear a follow up from the band. Well the wait is over as they're new offering, The Blackest Beautiful, is now streaming in full via Epitaph Records' Youtube Channel. The album isn't actually set for release until the 9th of July so get your fill a full 3 weeks before it officially drops. Turn it up loud and enjoy it below.

You can pre-order the album over iTunes iTunes or at Epitaph's store.

[News] Jay-Z Announces New Album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail', Due Out July 4th

Jay-Z's long-awaited follow-up to 2009's The Blueprint 3 has been announced: Magna Carta Holy Grail will be released on July 4th.

During game five of the 2013 NBA Finals, a three-minute trailer debuted. The trailer showed Hov in the studio with Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Rick Rubin (who very recently served as executive producer on Kanye's Yeezus), where they discuss the beats and rhythms behind this new record. It also sampled some new music, and what you hear throughout the trailer sounds awesome. Check it out below.

The album is about, like this duality of how do you navigate through this whole thing, through success, through failures, through all this and remain yourself."—Jay-Z on Magna Carta Holy Grail

Samsung has already purchased one million copies of Magna Carta Holy Grail, and will release an app on June 24th that gives an insight into the record. Then, the album will be available to download for free through that app on July 4th at 12:01am EST to the first one million Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S4 and Note II users.

[News] Porcelain Raft Announces New Full-Length Record, 'Permanent Signal'

Porcelain Raft shows no signs of slowing down. He released his debut full-length album Strange Weekend early last year, and followed that up with the instrumental Silent Speech EP just last month. Now, Mauro Remiddi is ready to unveil his sophomore record.

Titled Permanent Signal, Remiddi's latest work was recorded in New York with Yuck member Jonny Rogoff on drums and is set for release on August 20th. Check out the album's announcement trailer below, featuring a ghostly pay phone and one minute of new music.

[Watch] Chvrches - "Gun" (Official Video)

So it turns out we've never posted any Chvrvhes here on SKOA?! What's that all about?! (Adrian has given them a bit of love via Sasquatch! posts) Well I'm changing that now with a post just for them in the shape of the great looking video for their highly infectious track, "Gun". Check it out above and look out for more gems of goodness from the Scottish band in the coming months. The band have just announced their full-length debut titled, The Bones of What You Believe. It will be released on the 23rd of September in the U.K. via Virgin/Goodbye Records, and the 24th in North America via Glassnote.

[Watch] Poliça - "Tiff" Feat. Justin Vernon (Official Video)

I absolutely loved Poliça's debut album, Give You the Ghost, and was very happy to hear they're planning a follow up later this year. A taste of what to come from that arrived earlier in the year in the shape of the Justin Vernon featuring "Tiff. The video sees Channy Leaneagh torturing herself in a basement somewhere. Yeah, you read that correctly. She beats the crap out of herself. It is pretty graphic and features some breaking bones, water boarding and all out brutal treatment. It's the kind of beatings that make my toes curl. Watch it above, but you have been warned.

Their sophomore album Shulamith is due out this Autumn via Mom + Pop

[Album Stream] Sigur Rós - 'Kveikur'

After offering up several cuts from their new album, Kveikur, which follows up their 2012 release, Valtari, Sigur Rós now preview the new album in full one week before its official release date. As mentioned previously, they've said this album is to be "more aggressive" and after a few listens I'd have to agree. See if you do too over on Amazon.

Kveikur is officially released next week on June 18th via XL Recordings.

[Album Stream] Listen to Empire of the Sun's Sophomore Album 'Ice on the Dune'

All we've heard from Empire of the Sun's sophomore album Ice on the Dune is the colorful, anthemic lead single "Alive." But, as its June 18th release date quickly snuck up on us, the Australian duo are giving us the chance to hear it in full before it officially hits retailers. Listen to the entire album over at Rolling Stone, who also spoke to the band about the album. Read the details and stream the record here.

[News] Earl Sweatshirt Says 'Doris' to Release in July

Odd Future member Earl Sweatshirt spoke to MTV Australia recently, and during the interview he revealed some details about his major label debut, Doris. In the interview, he said, "I’m wrapping everything up so it’s coming out in July. I can’t wait for this sh*t to come out already so I can finally exhale." Tyler, The Creator got a word in as well, saying, "End of July!" So there you have it, expect Doris to drop near the end of July. For a taste of the album, check out "Guild," Earl's collaboration with Mac Miller.