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After the Dandy Warhols' 2004 album Welcome To The Monkey House was rush-released under label pressure and mixed in a way the band wasn't happy with, they knew they had to make things right. Now proud labelowners themselves, they've giving you what amounts to a Director's Cut: The Dandy Warhols Are Sound. Featuring a slinky new version of their smash hit "We Used To Be Friends," the whole album is mixed by Russell Elevado (Common, D'Angelo, Alicia Keys), and sounds like their old MTV hits in space, on a purple velvet couch. Get the album for $5!
For fans of: The Secret Machines + Pulp + Love and Rockets
The first track of Black Meteoric Star's self-titled album will have you happy and secure in the belief that this is just another solid release from DFA -- chugging electro of the finest variety. But by the positively nasty second track, you'll realize this is something special. Gavin Russom uses only analog synthesizers to produce his snarling, incredibly focused acid house, tools he prefers both for their characteristic sound and for their technical limitations. If you like what you hear on the full-length, make sure to check out the singles with extended (like 21:53 extended) 12" versions -- and look for Black Meteoric Star on the soundtrack to the upcoming Tron remake!
For fans of: The Juan Maclean + Crystal Castles + Yuksek
Recorded in Cali, Colombia, the latest album from Will "Quantic" Holland and his new orchestra mixes cinematic Latin music with light summer funk. You can almost hear the sepia-toned sunshine; it's fitting that the album's bookended by a piece called "The Dreaming Mind." London DJ Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 1) called it "lush... He's at the forefront of a new global sound."
For fans of: Buena Vista Social Club + Zero 7 + Jazzanova
What distinguishes Devonshire, UK surfer and singer-songwriter Ben Howard from others in his genre is his unique acoustic style: often playing with the guitar on his lap, he uses it for percussion as well as melody. He's built up such a following that Quiksilver has sponsored him and brought him to all their European events this summer, where he plays to spellbound crowds. Check out track 2 on his new EP, "Cloud Nine," for a sample of his mesmerizing talent.
For fans of: Damien Rice + Ray Lamontagne + Brett Dennen
Frontman for Boston's Los Diablos, "the kings of Irish-Jewish folk-punk," Josh Lederman has assembled a new group called the Cambridge-Somerville All-Stars. The CSARs are a ragtag collective of some of the region's best roots musicians, on strings, reeds, and accordions, and together they play charming, old-time folk music. Edge Boston says "while Lederman's voice is soothing and pleasing to listen to, when he is joined on 'Windows of Despair' by Kay McKinstry the song easily becomes a highlight of the set."
For fans of: Todd Snider + The Pogues + Johnny Cash
With a track on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop," Chubb Rock -- who's been rapping since 1988 -- is already a big name in Brooklyn. Combine him with young Baltimore MC Wordsmith, who cut his teeth in battle raps, and you get an album dedicated to classic, throwback hip-hop. Recommended tracks: "Ol Skool Flava," "Bridging The Gap," "Chocolate City Part 1."
For fans of: Talib Kweli + KRS-One + Pharoahe Monch
