WATCH: Mos Def, “World Premiere” — The Daily Habit Performance
Mos Def looks ageless in this FuelTV clip, despite the tailored, '50s-era style choices. His breathless, high-concept rap style just seems to get better and better too.
WATCH: Lykke Li, “I Know Places” — New Video
Over some tender guitar strumming, Lykke belts out lyrics about retreating to a special place with a special someone.
LISTEN: Shabazz Palaces, “An Echo From the Hosts That Profess Infinitum” — New Music, Album to Come
The extra-long song titles keep coming from the Seattle duo with the first single from their new album, Black Up, which drops on May 31.
WATCH: Blueprint, “So Alive” — Hot New Video and Remixes
A welcome evolution in Blueprint's sound—some crunching guitars and his own moving, melodic singing. The remixes are both diverse and essential. Cop it quick.
WATCH: James Blake, “The Wilhelm Scream” — Video; Plus His New Album Is Out Now
Believe the hype: Blake's album is one of the year's best so far. His voice toes that delicate line of being subtle but substantial. Go get it. Now.
J*Davey, Evil Christian Cop EP — New Mixtape Release
Says Brook D'Leau: "We cannot provide the message, we simply provide the mental playground for the listeners' minds to go wild upon." Jack Davey nods in the affirmative.
WATCH: Radiohead, “Lotus Flower” — Video; New Album Drops Early
Thom Yorke does an agitated shuffle of sorts in the video of this wonderfully insistent, danceable song from the group's new CD, The King of Limbs.
WATCH: Saul Williams, “Explain My Heart” — Video
With a stint on Girlfriends long behind him, Williams is focused on what he does best (poetry/music) as he readies the release of his new album, Volcanic Sunlight.
