New Beach House – Norway
The online hype is building for this Baltimore duo’s new album Teen Dream which comes out in 2010, thanks to this new dreamy track.
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Vintage-style rock and roll is back
A slew of vintage-style rock and roll bands have popped up recently including last week’s pick The Sandwitches. New Orleans’ The Generationals and their track When They Fight, They Fight is the pick of the bunch thanks to its catchy chorus, Motown horns and girl-group harmonies.
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Le Galaxie – Victory
Dublin cosmic synth purveyors launched their new single Victory on the same night as Thierry Henry handled the ball but don’t hold that against them. Le Galaxie are reaching for the stars.
Listen at State.ie

Blakroc album out today
The Black Keys team up with rappers Mos Def, Jimmy Jones, Raekwon, RZA, Q-Tip and Pharoahe Monch for a modern “blues” album which is released on iTunes today.