[Watch] The Avett Brothers - "Murder in the City" Live on Conan

The Avett Brothers paid a visit to Conan O'Brien last night to perform a track we probably didn't expect them too. They dived into their back-catalogue and performed the track "Murder in the City" from 2008′s The Second Gleam. It was a pretty impressive performance and can be enjoyed again at the top courtesy of The Audio Perv.

[Download] Dragonette - "Rocket Ship"

credit: Kristin VicariFollowing up tracks, "Let It Go" and "The Right Woman" today we have a third new track from Dragonette called "Rocket Ship". All three tracks will be on their forthcoming third studio album titled Bodyparts and is slated for a September 25th release (24th in the UK). The trio just kicked off a contest today in partnership with Talenthouse where fans have been given the lyrics to a track from the new album called "Untouchable" and are being challenged to create a version of the song themselves without being able to hear the band's version first. The lucky winner of the contest will have their version included as a b-side of the single when it is launched in addition to a bunch of other prizes. You can learn more about the contest here.

The band have a few tour dates coming up over the next couple of months before kicking off a proper tour in September where they will be joining NYC's very own The Knocks for select dates.

Dragonette Tour Dates
* = w/ The Knocks
 
6/23: Winnipeg, MB @ Red River Exhibition - FREE SHOW w/ gate admission
7/1: Mississauga, ON @ Canada Day / Mississauga Celebration Square - FREE
7/5 Ottawa, ON @ Ottawa Blues Festival
7/6: Vancouver, BC @ Summer Playland Festival
7/7: Regina, SK @ Summer Invasion
7/11: Edmonton, AB @ HOT Factor Block Party / Public House - FREE
7/12: Calgary, AB @ The Stampede - FREE
7/14: Mexico City, MX @ Auditorio Blackberry
9/11: Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom *
9/13: Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
9/14: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club *
9/15: Washington, DC @ Black Cat
9/16: Cleveland, OH @ Ingenuity Festival - FREE
9/18: Chicago, IL @ Metro *
9/19: Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club *
9/20: Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club *
9/21: Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge*
9/24: San Diego, CA @ Belly Up *
9/25: Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre *
9/26: San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine *
9/27: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir *
9/28: Seattle, WA @ Decibal Festival / Neumos *

[Watch] RAC - "Hollywood (feat. Penguin Prison)" (Official Video)

Today RAC unveiled the video for this single, "Hollywood", which is out now via Green Label Sound. The video follows an 1850s cowboy who has been misplaced in modern day Los Angeles. You can't help but feels sorry for the guy. He looks so confused and out of place. You can catch glimpses of RAC's very own founder André Allen Anjos, actress Rose McGowan, and Penguin Prison's Chris Glover. 

If you haven't already,you can grab a free download of "Hollywood" and a remix of the song by The Magician. RAC also has a few shows coming up in Portland and Brooklyn. Have a look at dates and grab both songs below.

RAC US Tour Dates
6/21/12 - Holocene - Portland, OR
6/29/12 - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY
6/30/12 - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY

[Watch] General Fiasco - "Bad Habits" (Official Video)

General Fiasco have followed up the stream of their infectious track "Bad Habits". The black and white performance video shows the band in a bare brick room and definitely helps showcase the big guitar and drum sound of the song. Catchy hooks and a melody that'll continue to ring around your head long after the video finishes.

The single and their album titled Unfaithfully Yours will drop via Dirty Hit on July the 30th. 

[Listen] Benjamin Francis Leftwich - "With A Little Help From My Friends" (Beatles Cover)

We know that Benjamin Francis Leftwich has a penchant for covering Beatles track, he did a wonderful job earlier in the year of covering their track "Ticket To Ride". Today he's feeling generous and offered up an interesting take on "With A Little Help From My Friends". I say interesting because it was recorded in a hotel room with his travelling recording kit. See the above photo for evidence. The reason he decided to let loose the track is that this Summer he'll be going rogue at a number of Festival's around the UK and is currently running a competition where the winner gets a private gig at their tent at any of the festivals he's playing. Expect some extra people surrounding around your tent if you win! Take a listen to the track below and head to his official site for the full details on how to be in with a chance of having Ben play your tent.

[Listen] Plan B - "Lost My Way" (Remix) Feat. Raekwon

Ever since getting my hands on Ben Drew aka Plan B's latest single "Ill Manors", the title track off his upcoming album of the same name, I haven't been able to stop bumping it on the regular. Now Drew has dropped a remix to the album's second single "Lost My Way" featuring none other than Wu Tang wordsmith Lex Diamonds aka Raekwon The Chef. 

Folks that may be familiar with Plan B's chart topping sophomore album, The Defamation of Strickland Banks, may be slightly disappointed as the new album strays entirely from his soulful croons and returns Drew back to the world of hip hop. Peep the remix in the player below, as well as the original version of the single here. Ill Manors is set to be released August 21st through Atlantic Records.

[Listen] Deadmau5 - 'Veldt' (Full EP Stream)

It was back in April that Deadmua5 debuted a track called "Veldt" that was destined to be a part of an EP of the same name. Today though if you jump over to Rolling Stone you can stream the entire 4 track offering. All of the usual Deadmua5 goodness to get you in the mood for a party. See what you make of it and let us know.

[Watch] Michael Kiwanuka - "I'm Getting Ready" Live on Letterman

Michael Kiwanuka has had a pretty impressive 2012 and it's going from strength to strength as last night he made his network television debut Stateside with a visit to the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater. He performed his track "I'm Getting Ready" from his beautiful album Home Again. If you're yet to hear Michael perform this is a great little introduction to a great rising talent. Check it out at the top courtesy of The Audio Perv.