Musical genius and mega-nerd Ben Jacobs is the mastermind behind the delightfully feverish songs of London's Max Tundra, one of the most eccentric and enjoyable acts you may ever experience. Drawing from anything and everything he can get his eager hands on, Jacobs loads his robust dance tracks with musical references so eclectic and bizarre, you would think he's listened to every song ever written.

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The Silence of Love ends up being a revolving door of folk rock tunes; whether or not you knew the original artists, who strummed up these lyrics over the combined course of 40 years, you'll love the way Alela Diane delivers them so much, you'll want more, and find yourself bouncing back and forth between this great compilation and the original records.

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Chris Palko a.k.a. Cage is the kind of person who shouldn't worry about rumors, mostly because it would be damn near impossible to even come close to competing with the truth. While his new EP I Never Knew You -- which he's giving away to promote the upcoming 7/7 album -- is certainly not lighthearted, it does contain promising evidence that Palko is willing to expand his artistic horizons beyond the confines of his fascinating, albeit horrifying past.

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Two exclusive pre-releases for you folks today! The long-awaited LP from Discovery (Vampire Weekend + Ra Ra Riot), and the debut from Brooklyn "shwag-rockers" Motel Motel.

Plus, an insanely good new release from Welsh (post-/meta-) punk band Future of the Left, a mixtape from Chicago rapper Naledge (1/2 of Kidz in the Hall), and more!

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