K.Flay

Kristen Flaherty is a Stanford psychology and sociology graduate who moonlights as a rapper. She recently released three free volumes of a mixtape called I Stopped Caring In ’96 that showcases her unique Chicago-bred style that simultaneously pops and rocks.
kflay.com

Solange / Boards Of Canada

Beyoncé’s cool younger sister (pictured) sings over a song from reclusive ambient masters Boards Of Canada? This you have to hear…

Seapony

Fans of fuzzy and dreamy-sounding music will dig Seapony, Seattle-based purveyors of twee-rock who will be releasing their debut album Go With Me through Sub Pop off-shoot Hardly Art at the end of the month.

Listen at Gorilla vs. Bear

Beastie Boys / Santigold

The ska-influenced Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win from the Beasties’ new album Hot Sauce Committee Pt.2 features Santigold on the hook and is the sound of summer in the city.

After releasing a new song called ‘Make Some Noise’ last week, the trio went ahead and debuted the trailer for their forthcoming 30 minute film which stars Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood and Danny McBride as vintage Beastie Boys with Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Jack Black as future Beastie Boys. The film also stars Will Arnett, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Ted Danson, Steve Buscemi and Jason Schwartzman.

Beastie Boys mashup album
From the same guy who brought you the Jay-Z/Radiohead remix album Jaydiohead, comes a mashup album where the Beastie Boys are mashed up with themselves to surprisingly good effect.
http://www.doublecheckyourhead.com/

Neon Indian remixes Au Revoir Simone
One of my favourite new acts of the year remixes the Brooklyn girl trio into a synthesized Italo-esque head swhirl.
http://short.ie/neonsimone

Starsmith takes on Lisa Mitchell
Rising London producer Starsmith takes Australian Idol winner into new Balearic territory.
http://short.ie/starsmiff

New Los Campesinos!
The under-rated Welsh septet quietly released a new song and video for ‘The Sea is a Good Place to Think Of The Future’ on their blog last week.
http://short.ie/loscamp

Muse = Queen?
Muse have made the next logical step from their epic bombastic rock to Queen-style OTT ballads if the ridiculously-titled United States Of Eurasia Parts 1-6 from their new album is an indication..

The Horrors remix Memory Cassette
It’s been a good week for the former panto-goth rockers. A Mercury nomination for the excellent album Primary Colours and this uncharacteristic spacey dance remix for good measure.
http://short.ie/horrorsremix

New Beastie Boys track
On the same day that the Beasties’ Adam Yauch announced he will undergo cancer treatment, Too Many Rappers from the forthcoming Hot Sauce Committee Pt.1 with Nas as a guest appeared. Still as good as ever.
http://short.ie/beastienas

Jay-Z with Kanye and Rihanna
The Hova’s upcoming Blueprint 3 album has started to leak material – this time by The Roots’ talisman Questlove via Twitter. ‘Run This Town’ is as pop as Jay-Z gets.
http://short.ie/jayz3

1. Lux Interior R.I.P
   With the passing of The Cramps’ frontman, what better way to celebrate his punk rock life than by listening to what he left behind.
   The Cramps playlist @ The Hype Machine
2. Pet Shop Boys return
   A new single ‘Love etc’ found its way onto music blogs this week. It has an electro-disco feel and is not a million miles away from the whipper snappers dominating that electronic-pop sound at the moment. Except a little more gay perhaps.
   ‘Love etc’ @ The Hype Machine
3. Valentine’s Mix
   Yup, it’s time time of the year again. Whether you participate or not, you can’t deny this 70s -themed mix from Peanut Butter Wolf is the perfect smooth soundtrack taking in Bobby Womack, Marvin Gaye, Stereolab and Michael Jackson.
   Peanut Butter Wolf – Valentine’s Mix
4. Paul’s Boutique re-released
   The New York rap legends Beastie Boys are releasing a digitally remastered version of their seminal 1989 album Paul’s Boutique. Stream the album and watch five videos.
   Post @ Nialler9