[Watch] The Alchemist feat. Danny Brown and ScHoolboy Q - "Flight Confirmation" (NSFW)

Legendary hip-hop producer The Alchemist released his new album Russian Roulette yesterday, a sporatic blend of hip-hop essentials and old Soviet propaganda and sound samples. The lead single from the album, "Flight Confirmation", features Danny Brown and ScHoolboy Q and highlights this odd but awesome blend perfectly. It makes all the sense in the world, then, that the accompanying video for the single is equally as sporatic and assaulting on the senses. Get ready to have your eyeballs barraged by flashing animated gifs.

[Listen] Toro Y Moi and Tyler, The Creator - "Hey You"

Tyler, The Creator normally doesn't hype anyone up or show them any love on his infamous Twitter account, but he always has kind words for Toro Y Moi. It makes complete sense, then, that the two have teamed up for a collaborative track titled "Hey You". The song is apparently unfinished, but these days music leaks all the time, and Tyler and Toro don't mind; the two have shrugged off the leak and put out the song anyways on the Odd Future tumblr. Stream and download the song below.

[Listen] Stars - "Hold On When You Get Love And Let Go When You Give It"

Stars are back with yet another single from their forthcoming sixth studio LP The North, and it will easily win this year's award for lengthiest song title (the award for lengthiest album title goes to Fiona Apple). "Hold On When You Get Love And Let Go When You Give It", title aside, is a fantastic indie pop arrangement, with a catchy, rhythmic guitar hook and relentless percussion offering a wholly pleasant listen. Listen to the single below.

As well, if you've yet to hear "Theory of Relativity", the lead single from The North, head here, and check out the band's full tour itinerary after the jump, including a Canadian co-headlining tour with Metric.

Stars 2012 Tour Dates:
09/20 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
09/21 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
09/22 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
09/23 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
09/25 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theater
09/26 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
09/27 – Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre *
09/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse *
09/29 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge *
10/02 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall *
10/03 – Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre *
10/04 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe @ Old National Centre *
10/05 – St. Louis, MO @ Plush *
10/06 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note *
10/09 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck *
10/10 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom *
10/11 – Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room *
10/12 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s Upstairs *
10/13 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre *
10/14 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/17 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues *
10/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater *
10/19 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre *
10/20 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore *
11/07 – Portland, OR @ The Aladdin Theatre
11/08 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
11/09 – Victoria, BC @ Save on Centre #
11/10 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena #
11/12 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place #
11/14 – Calgary, AB @ Stampede Corral #
11/15 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place #
11/17 – Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre #
11/19 – London, ON @ John Labatt Centre #
11/23 – Kingston, ON @ K-Rock Centre #
11/24 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre #

* = w/ Diamond Rings
# = w/ Metric

[Watch] Passion Pit - "I'll Be Alright" (Official Video)

Have you ever had a moment where a piece of art immediately captures your attention and you can't take your eyes off of it? Passion Pit have taken that a step further in the video for the latest Gossamer single "I'll Be Alright". The band teamed up with Genero.tv for a contest, giving fans the chance to create a music video for the song. The winning video sees an art museum security guard falling in love with a triangular golden art piece, which happens to be very good at two things, singing and making out. Watch the clip above.

Passion Pit's sophomore LP Gossamer is out on July 24th via Columbia Records.

[Listen] Chiddy Bang - "Paper & Plastic"

If you were given the opportunity to create fridge magnet poetry and have it be turned into a song by Chiddy Bang, what would you write? Converse and Champs Sports asked fans to do just that, and Chiddy Bang have turned it into the track "Paper & Plastic". The result? There are a lot more lyrics about sandwiches than any song I've ever heard: "ladies like the sandwich party captain". Stream and download it below.

(via Pigeons & Planes).

[Listen] Blackalicious - "Changes" (Co-Prod. By DJ Shadow)

It's been a long time since anyone has heard anything from indie hip hop greats Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel, better known to the world as Blackalicious, aside from Gab's recent solo releases. But after 7 years since the group's last release The Craft in 2005, we have news of an upcoming release at the end of the month. Bad news it's not a new album. But awesome news, it's a re-release of the group's 94' debut EP Melodica which will be released for the first time digitally on 7/31 and will feature the bonus track, "Changes" co-produced by the legendary DJ Shadow.

So all in all, we see this as a win-win for Blackalicious fans out there and hopefully we resurfacing of the group, we hope to get a new record in the near future. Check out the bonus cut in the player below.

[Listen] Plan B - "Playing With Fire" Feat. Labrinth

After slaying the title track "Ill Manors" and bringing Raekwon on the remix of the album's second single "Lost My Way", Plan B gives us one last treat before the release of his new album Ill Manors with the Labrinth assisted cut "Playing With Fire." You can listen to the new tune in the animated stream above and if you sign up for Plan B's mailing list you'll also get a free download of "Falling Down" from the upcoming album. Ill Manors drops in the UK next week on July 23rd. Cop it.

[Listen] Minus The Bear - "Diamond Lightning"

Good news everyone! Seattle rockers, Minus The Bear are set to make their triumphant return with the upcoming release of their 5th LP Infinity Overhead on August 28st. Earlier this week the band launched their pre-order for the new album which included an instant download of their newest cut "Diamond Lightning", which was featured on the album's teaser trailer. You can check out the new tune below, which is reminiscent to band's earlier sound from the Menos el Oso era.

But thats not all folks! In addition to announcing the pre-order of the new album, the band also announced their upcoming 45 date Infinity Overhead Tour in which they will be hitting the road this Fall for a coast-to-coast tour of the U.S. with support from Cursive, as well as Caspian opening the first leg and female-fronted indie rockers Girl In A Coma taking over duties for the second leg.

You can peep all the tour dates after the jump and then head on over to the band's website to grab your tickets which also include a free tour EP with one song from each band in the lineup. The EP also includes another song from the upcoming album Infinity Overhead, "Lonely Gun". So boom! There you go, pre-order the album get one track instantly, check them out live and get a second track from the new album as well plus an awesome live show.

September 10 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
September 11 - Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge & Casino
September 13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater *
September 14 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave * 
September 15 - Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
September 16 - Iowa City, IA @ The Blue Moose Tap House *
September 17 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue Theatre *
September 18 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection *
September 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop *
September 20 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall *
September 21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE *
September 22 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
September 23 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom *
September 25 - Washington, DC @ The Fillmore *
September 26 - Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall *
September 27 - Boston, MA @ Royale Night Club *
September 28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory *
September 29 - New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre *
September 30 - Richmond, VA @ The National *
October 1 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater *
October 21 - Gainesville, FL @ Florida Theatre **
October 22 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution **
October 23 - Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater **
October 24 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse **
October 25 - Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom **
October 26 - St. Louis, MO @ Plush **
October 27 - Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club **
October 28 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown **
October 29 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note **
October 30 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's **
November 1 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live **
November 2 - Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
November 3 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues **
November 4 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's **
November 5 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall **
November 6 - Salt Lake City, UH @ The Depot **
November 7 - Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club **
November 8 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee **
November 9 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia **
November 10 - Pomona, CA @ Glass House **
November 11 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues **
November 13 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom **
November 14 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades **
November 16 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom **
November 17 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market **

* with Cursive and Caspian
** with Cursive and Girl In A Coma