RJD2 - Deadringer (2002)

Birth name Ramble John Krohn
Also known as RJ

Just got this RJD2 album from LaLa and I really like it. It is a blend of electronica, hip hop, some unique sound clips and possibly a little latin influence. Some tracks are fairly heavy on the drums, but there are horns and many other elements to enjoy as well. I have heard some of their stuff in the past, but it is nice to own an album and I will get more. If you like Moby you will love RJD2. Check out their MySpace.

pick it up here or go to LaLa and trade....

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Dianogah - Millions of Brazilians

Ok, these guys have been around for a while now, but it’s always great to hear them. If you like that Ganger type sound with a lot of guitar and melodic bass drum, please give these guys a listen…

Their site says

UPDATE: We are recording a new record at Soma Studios in late August with John McEntire. Look for a release next year

good stuff 3NJOY!

The Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys

Yeah, remember them? I sure do.. well they have got a new gig... it's instrumental. I really like the tidbits I have heard so far on the NPR podcast.. check it out.

Take a Listen to "The Kangaroo Rat" over at npr

Dntel - A New Album?

While perusing the Sub Pop (one of my favorite labels) website, I noticed this blurb on Dntel. If you know who Dntel is, then I'm sure that you remember the Life Is Full Of Possibilities album from 2001. If not, then maybe you know about The Postal Service, one of Jimmy Tamborello's projects. I love The Postal Service and enjoy everything that I have heard that Jimmy Tamborello was involved in. If you are like me and were wondering if Dntel would release another album..wonder no more. It looks like April 24th we will see the new album Dumb Luck hit the streets, but you can pre-order it now here.

Low

Ok so I admit it, I'm addicted. I have been a long time Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker or Low fan. So, when I get an email that says they are releasing a new album and I can pre-order it now, instinct just takes over and I click "here" without a second thought.

Take a listen, but be careful. This stuff is like heroine to me, seriously.

The Arcade Fire

According to Pitchfork Media:

The Arcade Fire's second album, Neon Bible, claimed the No. 2 spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 charts this week, stomping all over new LPs from Daughtry, Relient K and Robin Thicke.

According to Billboard, the album sold 92,000 copies this week; only Notorious B.I.G.'s Greatest Hits sold more. That album, which was released ten years after the rapper's death, sold 99,000 copies. This position is miles ahead of Funeral's chart ranking, which peaked at #131. The album also topped the Independent and Rock Album charts. Neon Bible also took #2 in the UK, coming in second to the Kaiser Chiefs' Yours Truly, Angry Mob.

F#&% the RIAA

Nice iPod hack.