In a recent interview with Portland radio station KBOO, James Mercer revealed that the new Shins album is done and due out in January. Being that The Shins are my favorite band of all-time, this is extremely exciting news! During the interview, Mercer talks about writing and recording the new album, and also speaks about his musical beginnings. Listen HERE.
By the way, what’s your favorite Shins album?
New Roc Marciano produced by Alchemist. Thank you baby Jesus.
Props to our POTUS for the ill summer selections. I’m just imagining Barack kicking back with a beer on Martha’s Vineyard with Michelle listening to “Lady”—amazing.
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More new Frightnrs fire, off their upcoming debut Nothing More To Say. Pre-order the purple splatter colored vinyl HERE.
Joey got a hit record here. Been meaning to put my kids on to this song, gonna do that tonight. Check the new video.
Related: Who is Joey Bada$$?
Here’s a teaser for a new Matisyahu song titled “Love Born.” I’m a reggae head, and Matis is my dude, so you already know I’m feeling this. Cop it on iTunes now—it’s also available on Spotify. Nice White Plains shout out!
Some new Sean Price, produced by the homie DJ Skizz.
#RIPSeanPrice, we miss you King.
Digable Planets are in the midst of a reunion tour this summer, and one of their recent stops was at the Pitchfork Music Festival. Check them out performing “Pacifics” above and “Dog It” below. Love it.
To celebrate this summer’s Olympic games, ESPN is giving you a chance to build your own Dream Team using NBA players that are and aren’t actually on the team this year. Check it out, it’s fun (that’s my squad above which only rated 80 out of 100—FOH but also I get it I went kinda small with no true C or PFs)…
New R&B flavor from Drake’s mans PARTYNEXTDOOR. This is fresh, but check out “Not Nice” if you missed it, that’s the one.
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