Here’s the new single from Dantigold called “Disparate Youth”, it’s bee a while since we’ve heard from Santigold. She hitting the scene with the exact same sound her last album had, which makes me happy. Why change the formula when you’ve got right. The visuals are not quite a video more like an animated picture, at least we got something.

We heard about this last week through Hi54LoFi records, as part of a compilation release to be like a virtual Valentine’s day card. This is just one example and a very good one. “What I Want and What I Need” are not 2 seperate songs but yet like the ying and yang the are in perfect balance….I guess. Anyways. Sorry for the lack of post I’ve been busy with work but I swear to make up for last time in the next few days.

“I aimed to record more of a simple straight forward pop song sort of along the lines of the Moldy Peaches.
In majority the song was written in one late night with the beautiful Kaila Abruzzo who sang on the track as well.
The instrumentation was based around a ukulele part and the chorus melody. I looped some light percussion of finger snaps, and me patting my leg among other various things.
And yes that’s a smooch at the very end. The individual song’s artwork was made by my 8th grade cousin who did a splendid job!”

Amanda Polly’s video for Neverminds “Polly” is mega disturbing. I must say she took Kurt’s “Polly” to another level. It’s disturbing plot about a teenage runaway and eerie soundtrack make the lyrics about rape and torture even more dramatic. This cover song was part of SPIN’s tribute to Nevermind.

One of my favorite tracks from 2011 was the Cults “You Know What I Mean”, the eerie hypnotic song brings me back to the 60′s. Cults have perfected their sound, it really does sound like a group with a cult following from the 60′s. The visual treatment is a weird romantic plot and suits the song quite well.

I guess Tennis deems Valentine’s Day to be important because they are releasing their new sophomore album “Young & Old” on that day. I’ve been waiting in anticipation for this album after hearing that The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney was doing the production. and let me tell you after hearing the stream it has lived up to every expectation I’ve had. Check it out!

2 word, mind blowing! I was in shock watching this video and so will you. This has to be the best video of 2012. First we had M.I.A slick video for “Bad Girls” featuring cars and now OG GO’s “Needing/Getting” as well. I’m in heaven. I hope this is the trend, if you want a cool video have a car in it. Done.

How Long Must I Wait – Dr Dog
Dr Dog known for being jam-rockers are hitting the scene with a gigantic 6th. After listening to the stream (after the jump) of Dr Dog’s “Be The Void” album I’m very impressed with the end product. Beginning to end the album keeps up it’s momentum and provides track after track of solid music. A solid rock album, check out the album stream after the jump.

Dead Pontoon – Toro Y Moi
As we grow to appreciate new tracks and new directions that artists take, it’s only normal that Toro Y Moi would assume the same philosphy. “Dead Pantoon” is what many fans may have liked in the early Toro Y Moi and those same fans can expect a little throwback called “June 2009″ on April 24th which is a collection of tracks that were all previously unreleased before his hit “Causers of This”. I love me some early Toro chill-wave.

Australia – Conner Youngblood
It’s been a year since I’ve heard anything about Conner Youngblood. His new album titled “Sketches Pt. 1″ just dropped on the internet. It is an eclectic mix of the staples that make Conner Youngblood so intriguing. “Australia” is the first track track on “Sketches Pt. 1″, it’s a very melodic and beautiful sounding. Make sure to check it out.

Ordnance Survey – Breton
I’ve been recently introduced to Breton through their indie video making skills. When I heard they were turning their attention to music I was excited to hear their new EP titled Blanket Rule. It’s everything I expected from them, a whole lot of variety. Lot’s of top notch production making every song a winner. “Ordnance Survey” will start you off right with some freaking hand clapping and some funky organ sounds but you’ve got to hear Breton’s “Blanket Rule EP”

Listen to the stream of “Blanket Rule EP” after jump: