M.I.A.
Maya Arulpragasam celebrated New Year’s Eve by releasing a free 36 minute mixtape called Vicki Leekx consisting of out-takes from her last album /\/\/\Y/\ and newer material.
http://vickileekx.com
Pop Massacre
A group of electronic artists curated by label Friends Of Friends including names like Daedelus and DNTEL cover big pop hits from the likes of Abba, Prince, Katy Perry, A-Ha, Britney and Beach Boys. Free download.
Listen at Bandcamp
Toro Y Moi
After a successful 2010, Chaz Bundick will release his second album Underneath The Pine in late February but has already dropped Still Sound, the first substantial taster from the record.
Listen at Disco Ball Breaker
Klaxons free EP
Landmarks Of Lunacy was the band’s Christmas gift, a 5-track EP of material recorded in 2008 with producer James Ford and ultimately rejected by the label.
http://www.klaxons.net
The best music on the web this week.
Toro Y Moi
South Carolina man Chaz Bundick’s project displays a dizzying array of styles on his debut album Causers of This. From glo-fi ambience to keyboard-led dance-pop to bumpin’ hip-hop jams, it’s exhilarating and it’s out now digitally.
http://www.myspace.com/toroymoi
M.I.A. debuts new song via Twitter
In response to the New York Times declaring Sri Lanka one of the best places to travel in 2010, M.I.A. debuted a homemade video of the Rusko-produced Space Oddysey on Twitter in response.
Listen/Watch at The Fader
The Horrors remix Florence and the Machine
Proving that Florence Welch’s music is the perfect remix material once again, Tom from goth-rockers The Horrors twists Hurricane Drunk into a magically atmospheric interpretation.
The Ambience Affair debut material
Taken from the Dublin band’s second EP out this month, Devil In The Detail showcases the duo’s penchant for rich instrumentation and the furthering of their unique folk-rock style. The Patterns EP is out tomorrow.
Listen at Nialler9
