The Classic Album Kid A

Radiohead's Kid A from 2000 dropped from another dimension sonically. Radiohead tapped into electronica, minimalism, and experimental jazz with such ease its hard to believe it's over ten years old. It still sounds fresh and continues to reward listeners that are willing to discover and expand what they thought a band should sound like. Those that were able to experience this album right when it came out started their obsession with Radiohead, and they have continued to make lasting music.  Shut up and just listen, it's rare now a days to space out into a full album. Enjoy

Kid A (2000)

1. Everything In It's Right Place (0:00)
2. Kid A (4:10)
3. The National Anthem (8:55)
4. How To Disappear Completely (14:45)
5. Treefingers (20:43)
6. Optimistic (24:25)
7. In Limbo (29:41)
8. Idioteque (33:13)
9. Morning Bell (38:21)
10. Motion Picture Soundtrack (42:57)
11. Genchildren (47:16)

SBTRKT

SBTRKT has been gaining attention all year and this track is still banging. He is one of the few that is bringing soul and originality to the dance game. Im looking forward to his upcoming tracks, so enjoy this Gem from SBTRKT

Pharaohs

Kanye's Morning

Kanye is dropping his new track featuring his Label's artist... Good vibe, simple beat, nice ragga feeling too.... check out The New Morning

Frank Ocean's Pyramids

Frank Ocean has proved he is beyond just RnB, he took his style to new heights with Pyramids and Rich Kids. He give the listener content, substance, and an imaginary story. In Pyramids he paints the picture of a time long passed of Pharaohs and cheetahs, and his musical arrangements then transform the story to the strip club club called the Pyramid with an experimental feel that feels right and deserved. He also paints the story of rich kids who have too much time on their hand, too much money, and parents that don't care. The super rich kids Ocean presents deals with suicidal tendencies, fake friends, and abusing cocaine. Frank Ocean's Channel Orange is a gem among the crap dance music RnB turned into in 2011-12.... Did you catch the Play Station logo sound... check out the full album its worth it, he just needs to lose his off future crew.

Super Rich Kids

Pyramids (although I prefer the album mix for this song)

Marissa Nadler's ethereal voice

I found an ethereal american voice that sings the soul of hope and pain so natural. Marissa Nadler was under my radar despite having already several full length albums out. She has a voice that seems to draw in emotions that every human has. Marissa Nadler is a siren calling for you to dream, listen, confront your fear and accept them. Her newest album The Sister takes your ears to a place of atmospheric soundscapes.

This Early video of her proves how great and real her voice is live

R'TYZ So. Cal RnB Singer Bringing Back Real RnB with a 2012 Flavor

R'TYZ is a talent that comes along only every few generations. His vocal abilities pay tribute to the classic soul singers of Stevie Wonder, Al Green, and Marvin Gaye to name a few. As well R'TYZ also brings back memories of the legend Michael Jackson where R'TYZ actually covers Billy Jean with great precision and almost exact vocals. In this track "My Nurse" he is bring back RnB of the 90s and giving it a 2012 update with its minimalist beat and lyrics that are trying to call for his nurse to get him his drugs to stop the pain. R'TYZ sounds like he could fit right in with the likes of Neo, Robin Thicke, and Drake. There is a bright future for this young R'TYZ and a breath of fresh air and talent in an age when RnB sounds so much like very european dance music.

Check out My Nurse by R'TYZ above and showing off his MJ talents below remixing Maroon 5's Moves Like Jagger (Voice like Jagger)and R'TYZ showing off his Billie Jean swagger

Andre 3000 to Play Jimi Hendrix in 'All Is By My Side' Biopic

Andre 3000 is set to play the guitar God Jimi Hendrix in a independent Biopic about the legends musical career. The project is in the pre-production stages but it is starting to generate a lot of buzz. I think Andre 3000 is the perfect person to portray Hendrix as he is the only no with funky original style. I know it will be an interesting movie when it comes out, and I hope the atlanta rapper taps into his blues roots to do Jimi justice. Now that cooler than being ice cold... Hears a classic psychedelic vid from Andre and Big Boi.

Outkast - B.O.B

Little Dragon and Vodka

Little Dragon has teamed up with Absolut Vodka to bring our ears new music to be released soon. They are just coming from touring in support of their newest album Ritual Union release last year. Their continued success has caught the eye of Absolut and they have commissioned them to make so new music. The new track will be debuted on the Daily Show and from the looks of the teaser trailor, our ears will have another fine gem on our hands from Little Dragon.

Absolut

Encore Session with Little Dragon

Sounds Vinyl Music

Coachella

Apparently the Californian desert concert festival held in indio sold out within 3hours despite having expanded to two weekends. Radiohead had much to do with that as they are consistently one of the most frequently requested bands. Other act highlights include Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Black Keys, At the Drive-in reunion, Refused, Mazzy Star, Kascade, David Guerra, Pulp, DJ Shadow among others.

More information can be found at Coachella