First Listen: Scissor Sisters

Friday, April 6th, 2012

Even though their fourth album, Magic Hour, won’t be available till May 28th,
the Scissor Sisters just surprised us with a little preview.

Dubbed “Only the Horses,”
the new single is definitely more club-primed than the band’s usual sound.

But considering it’s Friday and the sun’s shining, we’re really loving it.
(And may or may not be listening to it on repeat)

Take a listen and let us know what you think!

What Happens on Tour Stays on YouTube

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

At least it does with The Click Clack Boom – they shot their latest video, called “Elle Deadsex,” while on the road! Check it out and enjoy the (admittedly thumping) ride.

hear me now: daydream vacation

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

d Warn your friends/ family/ coworkers: the latest single from new band Daydream Vacation is going to make you want to drop all your plans immediately.

The song is a slice of electro-pop heaven, with quirky fluctuating beats, thumping percussion, and a breezy chorus that practically begs to be blasted from your car windows while you’re cruising out of town.

Daydream Vacation is the latest project from Dave from Head Like A Kite and Asya from the band Smoosh, and we can’t wait to hear more from this Seattle duo when their debut album drops this June.

For now, though, ditch your responsibilities and stream “Dare Seize The Fire” below!

Daydream Vacation-Dare Seize Fire by NYLONmag

music video: gossip

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

We didn’t think it was possible to love the Gossip any more than we already do, but we have a feeling that’s about to change with the band’s new video for “Perfect World.”

See for yourself and watch it above!

sneak peek: kimbra, mark foster and a-trak for converse!

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

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The Converse Three Artists, One Song series is coming….which means you  better get ready for an explosion of really great music.

(Want proof? Look no further their prior collabs, like last year’s with Matt+Kim, Soulja Boy, and Andrew WK).

Now Kimbra, Mark Foster (of Foster the People), and DJ A-Trak have joined forces on a sure-to-be addictive hit.

You can download the song and watch the video for “Warrior” for free on the Journeys website starting tomorrow.

But to tide you over until then, check out these behind-the-scenes video stills below!

And p.s.- if you want more Converse, check out Journeys to see the new exclusive fluorescent prints collection!

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first listen: jj

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

dsOur former band crush chills out in their single “Beautiful Life.”

The bliss-laden track is off their upcoming 7,” out in May on Secretly Canadian.

And yeah, when we first introduced the duo, we labeled them as our new wintry anthem.

But who says we can’t play the Swedish dream pop act in the summertime, too?

See what we mean and stream the song here.

music video: porcelain raft

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Our Band Crush Porcelain Raft (real name: Mauro Remiddi) just premiered his new trippy video for “Drifting In and Out,” and it’s the perfect mid-morning perk-up.

Check it out above!

music video: mr. little jeans

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Norway-bred musician Monica Birkeness goes dark in her spookily enchanting new video for “Runaway”

We hate saying “we told you so,” about this girl’s major star power, but….we totally called it.

P.S. Mark your calendars…her debut full-length finally drops in August!

patti smith has a new single

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

dThe artist and musician dropped her latest track “April Fool,” appropriately enough, on April 1st.

The breezy, guitar-driven song is the first single off her forthcoming album Banga, out this June.

It’s the first album of new material from Smith in eight years- so get a sneak preview of the song on iTunes and let us know if you think the album is worth the wait.

music video: niki & the dove

Friday, March 30th, 2012

The Swedish indie pop outfit goes to outer space in the new video for “Tomorrow.”

3..2…1…blast off!