[Watch] Jackamo Brown - "Prayer for Slow Death"

Chances are you haven't heard of Jackamo Brown, he's just signed with Scroobius Pip's Speech Development Records and is about to put out his second single from Oh No. The Drift of the World which is out now on SDR. The track is a sombre alt-country number titled "Prayer for Slow Death" and you can enjoy the video at the top. It may not be the brightest of tracks but the pure rawness shines through and brings a chill to your spine. Definitely worth a watch/listen and we will certainly be keeping our eyes on Jackamo in the coming months.

His album dropped today though so if you want to pick it up head over to Scroob's store here.

[Outside Lands 2012 x Interview] Electric Guest

Photo by Samuel Boardman Parker

One would assume that a festival taking place in the middle of one of America's largest cities would feel crowded, unnatural or weighed down by the looming presence of San Francisco itself or those that dwell within it. And this is where I say, one would assume wrong. Outside Lands Festival is an insane experience. That's just it. It's one strange story or crazy experience after the other, and with the festival grounds being surrounded by beautiful greenery and natural isolation, Golden Gate Park makes for a dream setting. The isolation alone gives the festival an incredible feel, as you can bask in the wonders of live music amidst walls of towering trees and odd yet charming people from all walks of life. It truly is amazing.

It was this natural setting and captivating environment that made my interview with Los Angeles band Electric Guest so enjoyable. In the early afternoon on the last day of the festival, I met up with Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton in the designated media area, at which point I opted for some place else, a more secluded location, to have the interview. They promptly agreed. Finding our way out of the media area, we settled up in the winding branches of a nearby tree to chat about all things Electric Guest, from their quick leap into the public eye to recording their debut LP Mondo with Dangermouse. Asa even complimented me on my jacket prior to our interview. Well, to be fair, it's technically not my jacket, but that's beside the point. Hear what Asa, Matthew, and I had to say in the player below.

[Listen] Karen O - "Strange Love"

Last night our good friends at BBC 6Music's Now Playing had did a very enjoyable Karen O night which included a brand new track from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's front-woman. The track is titled "Strange Love" and will feature on the soundtrack to Tim Burton's new film, Frankenweenie. Speaking of the song previously, Karen says it's an "unconventional unconditional-love song". See what you make of it below via Fake Walls.

[Listen] Animal Collective - 'Centipede Hz' (Full Album Stream)

Last week we got to enjoy the trippy visuals for Animal Collective's "Today's Supernatural", their current single from the forthcoming album Centipede Hz. As we mentioned then, the band are currently hosting a radio show on their website every Sunday evening. Yesterday's show saw them preview their albumin full, but don't fret if you missed it, the band are now streaming it in full on their official website. Each track is accompanied by visuals created by Abby Portner.

Centipede Hz is set for release on September 4th via Domino.

[News] Muse To Release "Madness" Today, August 20th

Following up the previously heard Olympic track "Survival" and the bands dabble into the dubstep sound we all kind of dreaded in "Unsustainable", but tonight Muse will premiere another new track from their forthcoming album, The 2nd Law. Titled "Madness" it will be played on radio stations today and will be available to download shortly after.

The band have also announced an arena tour to coincide with the album release on October 1st. Make the jump to see the dates and keep your eyes peeled for the new track later today.

UPDATE: A stream appeared online early this afternoon via Tumblr and is now absolutely everywhere. Stream the Youtube rip via Antiquiet below.

UPDATE 2: Check out the lyrics video below.

Muse Tour 2012

16.10 Park&Suites Arena, Montpellier, France
18.10 Bercy, Paris, France
20.10 Palacio de Deportes, Madrid, Spain
22.10 Zenith, Nantes, France
24.10 SECC, Glasgow, UK
26.10 O2 Arena, London, UK
27.10 O2 Arena, London, UK
30.10 LG Arena, Birmingham, UK
01.11 Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK
12.11 Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
14.11 St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland
16.11 Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy
17.11 Adriatic Arena, Pesaro, Italy
19.11 Stadhalle, Vienna, Austria
20.11 Arena, Budapest, Hungary
22.11 O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
23.11 Atlas Arena, Lodz, Poland
05.12 Spektrum Arena, Oslo, Norway
06.12 Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden
07.12 Arena, Malmo, Sweden
10.12 Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
11.12 Saku Arena, Talinn, Estonia
13.12 Arena, Riga, Latvia
15.12 O2 World, Hamburg, Germany
17.12 Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
18.12 Sportspaleis, Antwerp, Belgium

[Listen] Kendrick Lamar feat. Young Jeezy - "Westside, Right On Time"

Last week, Top Dawg Entertainment delivered some top notch tracks for its Fam Appreciation Week, including ScHoolboy Q's "Party", and closing out the week was none other than Kendrick Lamar. The Compton MC delivers the goods in his song "Westside, Right On Time", which starts off with a soulful, R&B sample. The vintage R&B sampling continues throughout the song, providing an amazing background for Lamar's spitfire lyricism. Young Jeezy even makes an appearance, dropping some great verses. Stream and download the song below.

Kendrick's debut studio full-length good kid, m.A.A.d. city is out on October 2nd via Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records.

[News] Washed Out Announces Fall Tour

Ernest Greene's chillwave project Washed Out has found a great deal of success in the last year or so, having released a studio LP and completing his first headlining tour earlier this year. Now, Greene is looking to expand his tour schedule with a slew of dates in September and October. Starting on September 16th, Washed Out will tour across Canada and the U.S., with the tour wrapping up in Baton Rouge on October 8th. Included in his itinerary are eight shows opening for The Shins. Peep Washed Out's full tour schedule after the jump.

Washed Out 2012 Tour Dates:
09/16 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
09/17 – St. Louis, MO @ Plush
09/18 – Grinnell, IA @ Gardner Lounge
09/20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
09/21 – Boise, ID @ Reef
09/22 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre *
09/23 – Victoria, BC @ Royal Theatre *
09/25 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre *
09/26 – Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium *
09/28 – Atlanta, GA @ CounterPoint Festival
09/30 – San Diego, CA @ Open Air Theatre *
10/02 – Los Angeles, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre *
10/03 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater *
10/04 – Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium *
10/05 – Norman, OK @ Opoli
10/06 – Dallas, TX @ INDEX Festival
10/07 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
10/08 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon

* =  w/The Shins

[News] Bradford Cox and Cole Alexander Revive Ghetto Cross Project

Four years ago, Bradford Cox (Atlas Sound, Deerhunter) and Cole Alexander (Black Lips) came together under the moniker Ghetto Cross, releasing a song titled "Dog Years". Since then, nothing else came of the collaboration, but, as Pitchfork reports, the pair are once again teaming up and reviving the Ghetto Cross project. To commemorate the reunion of the project, they've released a song titled "Still", which Cox explains "is about the relationship that develops between two young boys, one of whom is autistic and cannot talk, and the other who is an outcast and beaten by his emotionally manipulative father."

Cox and Alexander will release a full album later this fall, comprised of songs recorded by the two around the time Deerhunter released their 2009 album Rainwater Cassette Exchange.