[Listen] The 1975 - "M.O.N.E.Y."

Another day closer to the release of The 1975's self-titled debut album, and we get another track set to feature on it. The good folk at Prefix have just premiered "M.O.N.E.Y", a funky guitar lined track that shows that the band are not all about the pop bangers you've most likely heard all over the radio in recent months. Check out the band showing some different colours below. It's set to feature their album, so be sure to look out for it when it's released next week via the lovely people at Dirty Hit.

[Watch] Danny Brown - "ODB" (Official Video)

Everyone seems pretty hyped for Danny Brown's upcoming album, Old, which is set for release next month on September 30th via Fool’s Gold. According to Pitchfork, the album is set to feature some pretty tasty guest spots from the likes of ScHoolboy Q, Rustie, ASAP Rocky, Purity Ring, A-Trak, Charli XCX and Freddie Gibbs. He's just offered up a track from it titled "ODB" which is a mind melting rap track which comes packaged with some equally disturbing visuals. Check it out below. 

[Album Stream] Check out the debut self-titled album from NO CEREMONY ///

I first got wind of the mysterious NO CEREMONY /// back in 2011 via their track "HURTLOVE", after that though they kind of fell off my radar a bit. That was until earlier this month though when some new tracks appeared along with a self titled album which is set for release on September 2nd. Following the release, the band have lined up a rather brilliant support slot at London's Roundhouse with The Pixies. Their album is definitely one of my favourites from recent months though and you can stream it in full below via Line of Best Fit. 

[Listen] Eminem - "Berzerk"

Following his Reading and Leeds Festival slots last weekend, in which he brought out Dido and Royce Da 5'9", Eminem has let loose a brand new single. Titled "Berzerk", it's an energy packed, Beastie Boys sampling 4 minute rollercoaster. I've not enjoyed an Eminem this much for quite a while. That's just me though, see for yourselves below. 

Along with the single comes news of The Marshall Mathers LP 2, which will be released on November 5th. I have a feeling this is going to be big.

[Watch] Franz Ferdinand Cover Grimes' "Oblivion"

For a band that doesn't veer too far from a sound that works (see: Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action), Franz Ferdinand completely surprised us this morning. During a visit to French radio station Ouï FM, they took on Grimes' glistening, synth-laden track "Oblivion." With nought but two acoustic guitars and vocal chords, the Scottish quartet turned the song into a calming ballad complete with romantic harmonies. It sure came from out of the blue, but damn is it worth a listen.

[Listen] Odesza Release Single "My Friends Never Die" from New EP

Seattle duo Odesza absolutely won me over earlier this summer at Sasquatch!. Their debut album Summer's Gone is an inescapable stream of bright production and captivating rhythms, exemplifying why these guys should be listened to. That doesn't change with "My Friends Never Die," the new single from their upcoming EP of the same name. If anything, the song is bigger and better than everything that came before it.

"My Friends Never Die" explodes with turbulent synths, a whirlwind of hip-hop drum beats and chopped-up vocal samples. It simply grabs hold of your collar and never lets go. Give it a try below.

My Friends Never Die EP is out on September 17th. Odesza is also on tour starting next week. Check out their dates with Pretty Lights and Michael Menert after the jump.

Odesza 2013 Tour Dates:

Sat. Sept. 7 - Portland, OR @ Branx (MusicfestNW)

Sat. Sept. 21 - Oakdale, CA @ Symbiosis Gathering

Sat. Sept. 28 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos (Decibel Festival)

Mon. Sept. 30 - Orlando, FL @ The Social *

Tue. Oct. 1 - Miami, FI @ The Stage *

Wed. Oct. 2 - Tampa, FL @ Crowbar *

Thu. Oct. 3 - Atlanta, GA @ The Basement *

Fri. Oct. 4 - Knoxville, TN @ NV Nightclub *

Sat. Oct. 5 - Charleston, SC @ The Pour House *

Tue. Oct. 8 - Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall *

Wed. Oct. 9 - Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern *

Thu. Oct. 10 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club *

Fri. Oct. 11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl *

Sat. Oct. 12 - Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East *

Sun. Oct. 13 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground *

Wed. Oct. 16 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Stache *

Thu. Oct. 17 - Chicago, IL @ Park West *

Fri. Oct. 18 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon *

Sat. Oct. 19 - Milwaukee, WI @ Miramar Theatre *

Sun. Oct. 20 - Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre *

Wed. Oct. 23 - Bozeman, MT @ Zebra Cocktail Lounge *

Wed. Nov. 20 - Missoula, MT @ Adams Center #

Thu. Nov. 21 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory #

Wed. Nov. 27 - Reno, NV @ Silver State Pavilion #

* w/ Michael Menert

 # w/ Pretty Lights

[Listen] The 1975 - "The 1975"

With just a week to go until The 1975 release their stunning self-titled debut album, they've offered up the opening track to that LP. Taking it's title from the band's name, the slow building, subtle track is what you might call the perfect introduction to the LP which features everything from pop bangers, disco beats to tracks which would fit right in on the Drive soundtrack. It's like the band created soundtrack to a brilliant movie that only they have seen yet we can hear the scenes unfolding as the record progresses. Anyway, you'll be able to hear the whole thing from September 2nd when it's released via Dirty Hit. For now though enjoy the tease below.

[Watch] Check Out Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and Daft Punk at the VMAs

NOTE: As with much of MTV's content, most of the videos below are only available to watch in the United States.

The MTV Video Music Awards took place in Brooklyn last night, with highlights and missteps fueling a ton of Twitter banter. One of the best moments from the event had to be Kanye West's performance of "Blood on the Leaves." The chilling, live rendition was lit solely by Steve McQueen's famous photograph "Lynching Tree," a haunting visual to pair with the Yeezus track. Watch it below.

Justin Timberlake also took to the stage during the VMAs, dishing out a medley of hit singles—this included "Take Back the Night," "SexyBack," "My Love," "Cry Me A River" and "Señorita." He was then joined on stage by his former ‘N Sync mates, a reunion moment few thought would ever happen. Justin, J.C. Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick performed "Girlfriend" and "Bye Bye Bye" before Justin closed solo with "Suit & Tie" and "Mirrors."

The much publicized Daft Punk VMA tease didn't end with a performance as we had hoped, but rather with a simple presenting appearance. Joined by Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, the robotic duo presented the award for Best Female Video (if you were interested, Taylor Swift won). Not exactly worth bailing out on Stephen Colbert, was it?

On the other hand, making their appearance worth it was a preview of the duo's new video for "Lose Yourself To Dance." Serving as the latest single off Random Access Memories, the song's visual treatment is similar that of "Get Lucky" albeit much more shiny. Check it out below.