SURFER BLOOD - DEMON DANCE
“Demon Dance,” is the second release from West Palm Beach, Floridians, SURFER BLOOD. The single will appear on the group's sophomore full-length LP, "Pythons." Due out June 11, 2013.
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The latest t-shirt and snapback drop from Akomplice continues in a long legacy of ripe satirical commentary that the brand has become lauded for. One of the more striking pieces within the collection is the WackDonald's tee which posts Grimace as a cow in a field ravaged by deforestation. read +
MOVEMENT - 'FEEL REAL' [article]
The newest project to the Modular Records and rising Sydney-based trio. Movement are reaping the benefits of spending the last couple of years honing their craft, and their debut single Feel Real certainly sounds like it’s been simmering for a while. Riddled with steel pans and heavy with an expressive and instantly iconic vocal, the single is a sumptuous slice of pop. Stream it via the player below, read +
Our friends over at Akomplice have been releasing a series of Spring / Summer collections over the past several days. Second up is the CUT & SEW collection. read +
INDIAN SUMMER - "NO USE" {LISTEN} [article]
What a tune! Up-and-coming Melbourne-based electronic duo Indian Summer, consists of Gabe Gleeso and Chevy Long, recently dropped their debut single “No Use” which is already featured in The Magician’s magic tape 32.Indian Summer’s “No Use” is out now on Sweat It Out Music. The release also includes another original track, called “1.01 My Heart Drops”. read +
Majical Cloudz releases a stripped back single, "Bugs Don't Buzz," a strong vocals sit on top of washes of white noise, filtered synths and sparse thuds. The songs are intensely lyrical, oriented around themes of death, patience, family, and desire. According to an interview in Dummy mag in which Majical Cloudz described his desire to strip back his sound and foreground his vocals, a newfound confidence of expression. It’s a trend that’s continued on Bugs Don’t Buzz, which is little more t read +
SPEAK - GIRLSONGS {LISTEN} [article]
For the last few years we’ve been talking about how music is evolving, the up and coming musicians making new sounds and putting all their energy into production. Well Speak have surprised us totally by creating one of the most innovative things we’ve heard this year. Their new EP is a cover album with the original tracks all performed by female artists.Speak have not only just covered the female artists they’ve done it in a capella mode, which still sounds so mesmerising as some of the in read +
THUNDERCAT - OH SHEIT'S IT'S X Thundercat gets effed up on a new, Flying Lotus-produced funk cut.
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Thundercat’s Oh Sheit’s It’s X can be seen as a mutated counterpart to Daft Punk’s Get Lucky. It’s real funky stuff – warbling bass grooves, Rhodes-style chords and strings – but with a wink and a smile rather than the po-facedness of the latter group. Whilst Pharrell insisted you don’t need MDMA for “The Robots’” music, Thundercat seems to be more than hap read +
Our friends over at Akomplice have a series of Spring / Summer releases they are dropping over the next several days starting today with their 5 Panel head-wear collection. The lightweight hats have head gear enthusiasts covered for the rest of Summer and include traditional seersucker patterns to an outstanding all over flamingo print. One of our faves is the bicycle print! Up next on LX will be the Akomplice cut n sew collection for Spring / Summer. read +
KURT VILE - "NEVER RUN AWAY" {VIDEO} [article]
Kurt Vile gives us the first official video for his latest album, Wakin On A Pretty Daze, following a couple of cool promo clips. “Never Run Away” finds the Philly guitar virtuoso decked in all white, playing his instrument and taking in his city surroundings.
Here’s what director HARRYS had to say:
“Kurt’s music, to us, has carried on the lineage established by musicians like Neil Young, Harry Nilsson or Tom Petty,” HARRYS writes. “We wanted to make a video inspired by some read +
CHANCE THE RAPPER - ACID RAP [MIXTAPE] [article]
Chi town is reppin' it once again with Chance the rapper along with his idiosyncratic writing and rapping skills with his second mixtape ‘Acid Rap’ overnight and it’s very good and exciting too.
As Dummy mag writer, Anthony Walker describes it, "...beautifully produced, first off, with a vivid palette influenced by Slum Village-type meditations and Organized Noize’s primal instincts, and he is backed by features from local legends like Twista and indie darlings like Action Bronson an read +
THE GREAT GATSBY SOUNDTRACK {LISTEN} [article]
The Great Gatsby directed by Baz Luhrmann (in theaters May 10), releases a soundtrack which looks very promising especially with some of the few songs we had a chance to listen to over the last few weeks from the soundtrack. NPR is now streaming the album in full, so you can hear The XX, Jay-Z‘s money-minded “100$ Bill,” Lana Del Rey, Beyonce and Andre 3000‘s controversial “Back To Black” cover to name a few. You can listen HERE and stream the full album courtesy of NPR.
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Our sponsor, vitaminwater, is on a mission to #MakeBoringBriliant in 2013. They started with a musical transformation of Boring Oregon that featured performances by BOB, Matt and Kim, Santigold, and Yung skeeter. read +
JIMMY EAT WORLD - "DAMAGE" EP {LISTEN} [article]
Finally returning this year to let loose a new album, Jimmy Eat World looks to appease their fan following by first dropping off a short EP, dubbed Damage. The longtime rock band's seventh studio album will be going by the same name (Damage) and is slated to hit on June 11. But before that, you can check out the project's title track as well as a nice Radiohead cover below. Enjoy and of course, stay tuned for more from the Damage album. This take anyone back to middle and high school? read +
Nova Scotia’s Matt Mays the opening act for Gaslight Anthem. Mays blazed through nearly two hours of classics and new standards from his latest solo record, Coyote. Mays burst into “Indio,” the latest single from Coyote. A rollicking, fun-loving tune, it set the mood high.
After a 30 minute wait The Gaslight Anthem took the stage and entertained the house with sing-along after sing-along of rough and tough punkish-rock songs about love, lost love, and the rest. Playing all the standard read +
"Armed with pop hooks, tribal beats, danceable rhythms, and plenty of emotion" 'You're Still Gone' is a powerful track that hits the heart. It reinforces the bands 'fave' status for LX Goods and is bumping inspirational energy into our souls as we type. read +
We waited a long time to hear something from Janelle Monae, and this bad ass funky track 'Q.U.E.E.N.' ft. Erykah Badu might be what one would expect, until right around 3:44 when the track slows down, gains some deep soul groove, and Erykah comes in and shines! read +
SURFERBLOOD - "SLOW SIX" [article]
Surfer Blood released a 7″ for Record Store Day featuring two tracks from their upcoming LP Pythons. The vinyl included “Demon Dance” and this song, “Slow Six.” Stream it below. read +
CRYSTAL CASTLES -{SHOW REVIEW / PHOTOS} [article]
Also check out the latest remix by Aku Raski, also known as Huoratron, with his significantly dark remix of Crystal Castles' impressive "Sad Eyes" below. read +
THE HUNT FOR MYKKI BLANCO [article]
The chase was on at this years SXSW, and it was hardcore! One of my biggest missions was to find the super talented, hard working, multi-faceted (poet, rapper, actor, multi-gendered... all the delicious things that embody the beautiful NYC to me) artist Mykki Blanco. read +
THUNDERCAT - "HEARTBREAKS + SETBACKS" [article]
The best musicians grow constantly. The proof- Thundercat’s “Heartbreaks + Setbacks”. Everything about Stephen Bruner as an artist as gotten better. His voice is fuller and more precise, darker even. He still sports the same virtuoso-bass-player vibe, but it’s cleaner, and it’s certainly matured. Paired with Ronald Brunner’s drumming and Flying Lotus’ production skill, it’s safe to say that this one worked. His sophomore album, “Apocalypse”, will be out July 9th, 2013 on Brai read +
AIRHEAD - 'AUTUMN' {LISTEN} [article]
Airhead aka London producer, Rob McAndrews had made huge strides recently and is gradually gaining a large fan base mainly because of his good friend and his R&S label mate, James Blake and is already receiving comparisons to him. More and more people are beginning begin to recognize this talented artist.
His latest single, ‘Autumn’ sways at you, so beautifully sombre and sweet, it’s a song that caresses you whilst you listen. The beauty is defined by the multi-layered orchestrally-enha read +
Tomorrow (4/19) marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru and this track, “G.U.R.U.” f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier is dedicated to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music he and DJ Premier gave us. read +
{INTERVIEW} - BLKHRTS [article]
Have you heard BLKHRTS? Visit BLKHRTS.com for some free downloads!
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Oh yeah we've kept our eyes on LONDON GRAMMER ever since the release of “Hey Now“ a few months ago. Turns out that was just the b-side. Oh what trickery! However, we're glad we got more of London Grammar and they are now officially 2-for-2, with this dusky, sumptuous new single emerging from the mysterious London group. Listen below to 'Metal & Dust." read +
Cold War Kids hit the Heaven Stage at the Masquerade on a Wednesday night. Watching Willet bring the crowd alive with the opening song Royal Blue created instant sing-alongs echoing from the crowd. It was obvious this crowd had been waiting with anticipation for a long while for this quartet to hit the stage.
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LX Goods is psyched to premiere British indie-rock quartet Battle Lines' single 'Trust' in the US. The single draws upon the haunting influences of The Cure, Bats for Lashes and New Order, firmly planting Battle Lines shoegaze-indie-rock sound by delivering a hopeful stare inside their melancholy pop atmosphere. read +
Solid, steady, heart pumping beats flow in time with the rhymes by Statik Selektah, Wu-Tang, Pro Era, and The Roots for the first track 'Birds Eye View' off his upcoming ‘Extended Play’ album out June 18th. read +
EMPIRE OF THE SUN - "ALIVE" {LISTEN} [article]
Last month, with great fanfare, announced the impending release of their sophomore album Ice On The Sun. That album’s goofily epic trailer might’ve indicated a move toward cosmic prog, but the album’s first single “Alive,” which the band just shared, is actually a peppy and festival-directed blast of chanty, keyboard-streaked euphoria, one not too different from first-album Passion Pit or first-album MGMT. Listen to it below. "Ice on the Dune" will hit stores in June; peep the album's read +
Jimmy Eat World released 'I Will Steal You Back' the first single from their new album 'Damage' (out on June 11th on RCA). read +
LIGHTOUTS 'WANT' {REVIEW} A NEW ORDER [article]
Lightouts have done what most bands fail to do these days... take their time to perfect their sound, direction, and soul. “This was always our plan,” says founder Gavin Rhodes. “We wanted our debut album to come after we’d established ourselves as a band that made music worth listening to.” read +
LIGHTOUTS 'SEE CLEAR' [article]
LX Goods is proud to exclusively premiere the latest music video by Gowanus Brooklyn’s Lighouts for our favorite song by them ‘See Clear’ off their debut full length ‘Want’. read +
BLOC PARTY - "TRUTH" ( A. CHAL REMIX) [article]
Alejandro Chal, better known as his stage name, A. CHAL, delivers his latest remix creation. Listen Below. read +
We've come to learn that it's near impossible to plan for SXSW. It seems like everything's a last minute scramble and then POOF..... everything comes together in one harmonious tone in the form of a showcase. This year LX-GOODS.com's showcase was a partnership between our friends at Audible Treats, DropDead Clothing, and more... It was our second time partnering with the beautiful people at Audible Treats for their yearly, highly anticipated hip-hop showcase.
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Gearing up for this month's release of Prisoner Of Conscious, today Talib Kweli drops off a little something for the ladies with "Come Here." The sensual single highlights vocal assistance from the ever-smooth Miguel, as of course Talib then flows effortlessly over-top the beat. So as we await the April 23 drop of the legendary artist's new project read +
For those of you that missed this weekends LX Goods showcase featuring: SWIMM, Sea of Surrender, Merry Me, Lyonia, Jacie & The Knick Knacks, Fox Meets Owl, and DJ Psymbol... you blew it! Lucky for you we caught some amazing moments from an amazing night of new music! read +
LX Goods picks out the freshest flicks each week so you can hit play and get an up on the latest, greatest, most innovatist videos. This week makes us want to go hit the Roller Rink and get down yo! read +
In preparation of Record Store day 4/20, Detroit’s Black Milk is set to drop one of the very few essential Record Store Day releases from this year’s selection, in the form of his vinyl-only Synth or Soul 12″. Listen to a track from each of the Small Wonder-referencing 12-inch’s two distinct sides below. Synth or Soul is out on RSD (April 20) via Black Milk’s own new label/creative house, Computer Ugly. read +
{promo} EVIL DEAD STARTS TONIGHT @ 10PM [article]
We've been waiting what like over 30 years now for Evil Dead to be remade!? And after literally staring at the clock all week and getting no work done, we are finally just hours away from bearing witness to the continuation of one of the GREATEST horror films of all time! read +
SKIZZY MARS - "SIDEWAYS" [article]
His track ‘Douchebag’ gave everyone a chance to rip it out of him for proclaiming to be a douchebag, whilst he’s worked with Connor Youngblood on ‘The Come Down’. He’s even worked with G-Eazy on “Pay For You” so expect some predict big things for the young cool artist over the next 18 months. His track contains an affirming hook whilst he tries to branch into indie electro pop fuzz like Flobots did a while back with ‘Handlebars’. read +
We all know how boring can strike anytime, anyplace. Well tonight (4/3) won't be boring AT ALL! Thanks to vitaminwater®, our sponsor, who is on a mission to make all things boring brilliant. Its first stop, Boring, Oregon tonight. vitaminwater® will host "Brilliance Uncapped," a huge concert event. The evening brings together some wildly diverse talent, including B.o.B, Santigold, Matt & Kim and Yung Skeeter. read +
We know what boring is here at LX Goods, trust us! We nicknamed the town where we grew up, Melbourne, FL, MelBORING! So it was great to see that vitaminwater is doing their part in the world to #makeboringbrilliant. First stop, Boring, Oregon... Yes... the town is really called Boring. read +
Funeral Suits hit the stage in great fashion. The crowd came out of the restaurant chairs and filled the floor. The room was alive as they played 'Mary's Revenge and more subtle when playing 'Hands Down By Your Side'. The Lads gave all they had to the stage. read +
TROPICS - HOME & CONSONANCE {LISTEN} [article]
The title track comes from the Home & Consonance EP, dropping via Five Easy Pieces (home of fLako and Citizen) on April 22, 2013. For updates, follow Tropics on Facebook or SoundCloud. read +
DAUGHTER - "HUMAN" {LISTEN} [article]
London-based trio of Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella, collectively known as Daughter, have announced details of their new single, “Human,” taken from their critically acclaimed debut album, If You Leave, out now via 4AD. “Human” is available to download now and will also be available as a limited edition 7” single on the 29th April via 4AD. It will come backed by brand new track “Drift” - which was previously only available on the Japanese version of If You Leave. You read +
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CLOUD BOAT - "YOUTHERNS" [article]
Here’s the beautiful new single from London’s Cloud Boat, taken from the duo’s forthcoming LP, Book of Hours. “Youthern” is an understated, intensely somber lament that takes on an undeniable cinematic quality, thanks in part to those majestic, spacious “Ennio Morricone-esque” guitars and that absolutely devastating refrain. Book Of Hours is out May 27 on R & S / Apollo; pre-order a signed copy here.
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MAJICAL CLOUDZ - "CHILDHOOD'S END" [article]
Montreal-based “music project and performance event” and frequent Grimes collaborator Devon Walsh, aka Majical Cloudz has revealed details of his new album, Impersonator, his first for Matador Records. The album hits stores on May 27 but you can pre-order it now on iTunes. To celebrate the news, Devon is offering the first single, “Childhood’s End,” as a free download. read +
Phoenix's recent "Entertainment" single. This time the re-up comes courtesy of Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, who presents a majestic interpretation of the originally impressive cut from the French collective. read +
One of the greatest parts of going to SXSW is making new friends and partnering up with like minded brands and bands that you love. One of these matches made in the mesmerizing heat of the late afternoon Texas sun was between LX Goods and clothing brand Akomplice. read +
JUNIP - "YOUR LIFE, YOUR CALL" {LISTEN} [article]
Swedish folk-rock trio Junip (Jose Gonzalez, Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn), have released another new song from their upcoming self-titled album, which will be released on April 23rd via City Slang/Mute Records. “Your Life, Your Call” follows their previous track “Line Of Fire,” which was released last month. Stream and download the track HERE. read +
The alter-ego has returned (now that we know who it is), as Captain Murphy, aka Flying Lotus, drops off a snowy set of aesthetics for "The Killing Joke." The cut was pulled from the versatile musician's 2012 release of Duality watch +
LA-based Shlohmo & Jeremih’s has caught the attention of Adidas a few weeks back with the remixed of “F--- U All The Time” of off the Chicago singer’s Shlohmo under-appreciated Late Night mixtape. So Addidas decided to pair the two for their “Songs From Scratch” series, which has previously produced tracks from Lunice and Angel Haze as well as AraabMuzik and Danny Brown. With the combination combined they formed an incredible “Bo Peep (Do U Right),” which is the first official read +
22-year-old producer Kirk Spencer from Nottingham, who is also a member of the music and arts collective STRANGERZOO, who will release his debut EP ‘Wonderland’ on the 25th March Thanks to Noisey you can stream his latest tune. read +
New single from Prince Innocence, the new(ish) dark synth-pop project from Josh McIntyre of Little Girls + his girlfriend Talvi Faustmann. The beautiful/buzzing, vaguely ominous “Golden Hour” is taken from the duo’s new Lapse EP, out April 29: read +
Detroit veteran, Black Milk, returns to the scene with a double single titled "Sunday's Best/ Monday's Worst", off his upcoming solo album. read +
Indie pop/electronic duo Shadows on Stars Songstress Randa Leigh distinct and strikingprovides a refreshing vocal performance on the track, as producer Brian V works his magic on the updated instrumental. Through low-paced synths, a light vocal presence, and the sterling lure of eroticism read +
“Hard on Me” is a dancey dollop of doo-wop that merges Motown pop appeal with Phoenix-y fatness, all the while taking on the timeless subject of sexual frustration. Relieve your auditory boules bleues with a jam that your grandma can get down to. Check out his facebook for updates read +
MUTYA, KEISHA, & SIOBHAN - LAY DOWN IN SWIMMING POOLS ft BLOOD ORANGE (DEV HINES) - LISTEN [article]
Dev Hynes, AKA Blood Orange – uploaded a fresh track below – which features the original Sugababes KEISHA SIOBHAN the crooning their own lyrics over Kendrick’s Swimming Pools (Drank) instrumental – to his Soundcloud, with the explanation “Just finished recording new music with Mutya, Keisha and Siobhan and the girls felt like having a bit of fun at the end of the last session. read +
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FEAR CLUB - "WASTED TIME" {LISTEN} [article]
We see big things ahead for this band. Its just a matter of time. Paris, France electronic producer, Robin Huqueleux and 18-year-old Ashley Garcia, just created a chill wave tune thats dreamy, hypnotic and vibrate.. We added this band to our "LX GOODS artist to watch." read +
ANDY BULL - "KEEP ON RUNNING" {LISTEN} [article]
Keep On Running is the new single from Andy Bull, an artist rejuvenated and enlivened; refusing nostalgic restrictions and as he coins it on this song, no longer swimming in the sea of approval. As Andy stated, “I had this thought that if you try to swim in a "sea of approval", you can't stay afloat forever." read +
New track by City And Colour. The solo acoustic act, fronted by Dallas Green, premiered a new song called “Of Space And Time.” The song comes off of Green’s upcoming and yet to be titled summer release. read +
LX GOODS teams up with AUDIBLE TREATS SXSW 4th ANNUAL HIP HOP SHOWCASE 2013
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Released on 12th March 2013 on digital and 7" vinyl
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Formed in 2011 by Andrew Marr, Brooklyn band Ski Lodge returns with another installment of jangle pop perfection with 'Just to be Like You.' read +
LX Goods Top 10 Videos of the week. Play em loud play em proud! read +
Here’re the mesmerising visuals for Vondelpark’s gorgeous California Analogue Dream, taken from their pretty 100% listenable debut album Seabed, which you should probably buy when it comes out in April: watch +
FLUME - 'HOLDING ON' [video]
Australian youngster-turned-superstar and broken-beat sound-magician FLUME releases his catchiest track as a new single on FUTURE CLASSIC. “Holdin on” has been around for quite sometime, its gone through several remixes and now we finally have the 'official' music video by Flume himself. Check it out! watch +
Fitz & The Tantrums new single 'Out of my League' continues their sound "soul-influenced indie pop" to a T. This tiny gold nugget should hold fans over long enough until the release of their second album with the same name on May 7th. read +
EMERSON SNOWE - ELLA ROSE' [article]
Emerson Snowe (aka Jarrod Mahon) is an electric folk musician from Brisbane, Australia. Mahon is rapidly establishing himself as one of the Australian music scene’s brightest up and coming, and it’s easy to see why. The depth in Mahon’s vocal delivery and writing show maturity far beyond his mere 18 years of age. His lyrics are, frankly, beautiful. There’s purpose and meaning behind each line, and an element of pure rawness and vulnerability in every single song. This is one truly gifted read +
SISTER CRAYON [article]
Sacramento-based quartet Sister Crayon releases a new track that delivers a relaxed calm tone that creates the ability to present both intimate and unrestrained music.Be on the lookout for their upcoming video, "Cynic" coming out soon. We'll keep you posted! Listen below. read +
BATHS - MIASMA SKY [article]
Baths, has announced the follow up to 2010’s stellar ‘Cerulean’. The second LP, ‘Obsidian’, will be released on May 28th, and to get us in the mood Wiesenfeld is sharing the new single ‘Miasma Sky’ over on his Soundcloud page. All video game beats and glitch, the track has everything we love about Baths and also reflects a slightly poppier direction read +
DANNY BROWN - "#HOTTESTMC" LISTEN [article]
Danny Brown is finally reflecting his drug-heavy lyrics, by rapping over a psychedelic track. read +
TELLING - STELLA [article]
TFor those of you who truly enjoy music, this track is absolutely one beautiful ballad. TELLING is producer Tim Shiel who played keyboard for Gotye and singer/songwriter Ben Abraham. This band is as fresh as they come and they just literally started a facebook page and that's all we can find on these guys. So go 'LIKE' em at (www.facebook.com/tellinggg) because you will love this song! read +
Alternative band, The xx, have an awesomely minimal, genre-fusing sound and a recognizable somber style. The group recently played a live set for BBC Radio 1 including this cover of the Kings of Tomorrow‘s “Finally”. While not technically an original song, The xx truly make it their own with a pulsing beat, heart-wrenching vocals and airy guitar melodies. read +
Who is Ta’East? you ask. After listening to the 'Sonata' EP his name won’t be easy for you to forget. read +
The soulful track 'Constant Conversation' by Passion Pit, has been remixed once again, this time with the influential R&B / hip hop inspired talents of Juicy J. It makes perfect sense in the current world of genre-less musical boundaries where inspiration can be found across the rainbow.
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90's influenced, synth pop mavens Small Black continue their illustrious and freeing music with 'Free at Dawn'. read +
Portland, OR duo Wampire (Rocky Tinder and Eric Phipps) have again compiled minimal musical elements into a subtle world of psychedelia with 'Spirit Forest'. read +
LX Goods has been lovin' on some Body Language for well over a year now! It's no surprise to see a Billboard featuring them shining bright in Times Square outside the American Eagle store! read +
Australian indie-pop dance heads Gold Fields release an amazing and solid full length 'Black Sun' and you can hear it now for FREE! read +
Check out Jessie Ware performing an intimate, stripped-down version cover of Bobby Caldwell, “What You Won’t Do For Love” in a candlelit flower shop in Hayes Valley for our friends at Yours Truly. read +
PEACE - FOLLOW BABY': MUSIC VIDEO [article]
Think 90's American rock genetically crossbred with Brit-Pop and you've got PEACE. read +
WOODKID PREPS FOR DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE [article]
Yoann Lemoine, aka Woodkid, is known for directing music videos for such people as Lana Del Rey (Born to Die/Blue Jeans), Katy Perry (Teenage Dream), Drake (Take Care) and Mystery Jets (Dreaming of another World). But lately, the French indie-favorite has been making a name for himself as a singer in his own right. read +
We don't get into too many mash-ups around here but there are a few exceptions. Jaymee Franchina & Jeremy Smith's latest project, "B.I.G. Flume" is one exception. read +
AS ELEPHANTS ARE continue to impress with their new “Youth Blood” single. As with their debut “War Cry” release, the young British band manage to conjure a real sense of drama into their brooding indie that bubbles with a fierce intensity before erupting into an arena-sized chorus. It's proven to be a winning formula but I'm also ready to see something new. read +
LX Goods is psyched to bring you these exclusive pics of Texas is the Reason and Title Fight by our friend James Meadows. Two of our favorite bands playing one helluva bill, we were there in spirit! read +
LONDON GRAMMAR NEW SINGLE "METAL & DUST" [article]
Oh yeah we've kept our eyes on LONDON GRAMMER since the release of “Hey Now“ a few weeks ago. Turns out that was just the b-side. Oh what trickery! However, we're glad we got more of London Grammar and they are now officially 2-for-2, with this dusky, sumptuous new single emerging from the mysterious London group. Listen below to 'Metal & Dust." read +
YELLE FINDS THE 'PERFECT LOVE' [article]
Yelle’s new track “L’Amour Parfait” opens with the verse “I don’t know what you mean, but it means a lot to me.” Well we dont know what she means either but we really like it! Big thanks to a translation (i.e Google), the song’s title simply means “Perfect Love.” The French electronic pop band’s new single is unusual for Yelle, but warranted, hip-hop vibe that would be fitting for a mixtape project. read +
There’s just something about those down-pitched R&B vocals that just calms the soul and resets the day from good to great. read +
Long time fave of LX Goods, Rival Schools will be releasing an album that was recorded, leaked on the internet, and often referred to as the 'lost' album, on 4/9 which is coyly named 'Found'. The single 'Indisposable Heroes' is streaming right now below and it rocks the only way Rival Schools can rock (of course blessed with the phenomenal vocals of Walter Schreifels). read +
Even with all the submissions we receive, every now and then, we stumble across that surprising eargasm of a track. Today, we have “Solace” to thank for our moist ears. read +
SOUL KHAN DROPS 'IRON GALAXY FREESTYLE' [article]
We're not sure what it is about Soul Khan..... maybe it's his verocious hunger, hittin' the streets hard to let people know he's there, or the fact that his uniquely styled vocal licks come out of... well that guy (see above). While we work on figuring it out, please show the love for his freestyle flow on 'Iron Galaxy Freestyle'. read +
TONIO GET'S US "HIGH OFF INSTRUMENTALS" [article]
“High off Instrumentals” isn’t perfect but, for an artist so young, it shows promise. Let’s just hope he stops trying to change the world and starts smoking more. read +
Fall Out Boy didn’t really have egos (pretentions, on the other hand...), and they never seemed good at anything. They were never a great band, but their songs were just tuneful and poppy, no different from the dozens of other pop-punk groups that were popular at the time. read +
UK has as much trouble as Australia in keeping up with their vast amount of independent music talent. Today we add The Traps - another band from Birmingham - onto the 2013 radar. They've certainly got those hooky guitar lines made so famous by Phoenix, plus a touch of Theme Park’s buzzy and anthemic synth based rock, which definitely moves this from a mediocre song to a brilliant indie dancefloor number. read +
New indie-pop trio NONONO gives us more to taste of their upcoming album with their single “Human Being.” 'Being' is a picture perfect Swedish pop song. For fans of Fever Ray, The Knife, or Icona Pop, NONONO is a band to add to your watch list for 2013. Since they're brand new, these kids have a lot of potential. read +
ON AN ON 'GIVE IN' WITH DEBUT ALBUM [article]
Despite the coming and going of past bandmates, it seems that the current members have formed an even stronger bond together, creating an overall amazing album. We all got a taste of ON AN ON a few months ago with their singles “Ghosts” and “The Hunter,” and it left us yearning for more. Now finally their debut album, "Give In" was released on January 29th on Roll Call Records. read +
SIR SLY RELEASE SOCAL SMOOTH 'GHOST' EP [article]
Recently, Sir Sly lifted the veil on their identity. No, Foster The People is not involved. Turns out the great reveal was in anticipation of an EP titled Ghost, which they released for streaming! The track listing includes songs “Ghost,” “Gold,” "Where I'm Going" and new single "Easy Now." Overall the EP is smooth and strongly embodies the new wave of music coming out of Southern California. read +
Atlas Genius music is a universally appealing brand of indie-rock that's definitely on the way to reaching more and more people. The band just released a new single titled “If So,” which follows up prior singles “Back Seat,” “Trojans,” and “Symptoms.” With four songs, that basically means we have enough material on our hands to call it an EP — so it’s exciting to think another 10 tracks are coming our way. read +
ZEDD RELEASES 'CLARITY' REMIX EP TODAY [article]
Current EDM producing King, ZEDD, has released an EP today featuring remixes of his stellar gem 'Clarity'. A song like this is obviously worth a million: words, bucks, and remixes. read +
BLONDFIRE 'WHERE THE KIDS ARE': VIDEO [article]
Angelino siblings Blondfire premiered the video for their new single, 'Where the Kids Are'. The single will be featured on their album 'Young Heart', out later this year. read +
“First Days Of Something” is the second official single off Young Dreams’ forthcoming debut album, Between Places. The single and remixes debuted this week, and are available for your listening pleasure. 'First Days Of Something' is out digitally today. Young Dreams' debut album 'Between Places' will be released on 4 March on Modular Recordings. read +
Ecko Unlimited gathered quite a trio for the title track of their Underground Airplay mixtape, and now there’s an appropriately badass video. Everyone’s favorite 18-year-old, Joey Bada$$, takes the helm on “Underground Airplay” with Big K.R.I.T. and DZA dropping by for guest spots.The visuals find Joey with his whole crew, K.R.I.T. and DZA included, wandering around the grimy, black-and-white streets, doing their best impressions of a Wu-Tang video. read +
JAMES BLAKE PREMIERS 'RETROGRADE' [article]
Anytime is a good time for some new James Blake, who just premiered his newest single, “Retrograde,” and the initial release from this year’s album, "Overgrown," out on April 8th. You gotta love this guy’s voice. Truly amazing. Check out his newest single, which will be available for download on Monday, February 11th. read +
The Postal Service have come out with a new track ahead of the re-release of their only album to date, Give-Up. The deluxe 10th anniversary edition will include two new tracks - 'Turn Around', and this, 'A Tattered Line of String' as well as remixes and covers of the original tracks. The song sees the group veering into slightly more bouncy, hyperactive and sickly sweet territory compared to the original release. read +
Indie-pop darling Sky Ferreira brings her best 80's synth sex appeal in her video for "Everything is Embarrassing." read +
LX Goods had the unique pleasure of seeing The XX recently. They are a band we all love and their performance was simply amazing!! read +
Pyyramids offer a darker look into the world of electro-rock, with their new album 'Brightest Darkest Day'. read +
STYLE: AGENDA TRADE SHOW NYC ROUND UP [article]
LX sent resident photog Jammi York recently out to The Agenda Trade Show in NYC. He came back with some killer pics to give us all a sneak peak at what's on it's way from the street, skate, punk, indie, hip hop, socially conscious style universe! read +
Together, Theophilus London and Jesse Boykins III have formed PARIS 96, whose music is a fresh take on euro-soul ala 1920's. Theophilus and Jesse wrote songs together early on in their careers when they were both getting their start and Theophilus thought it'd be the perfect time to reconnect and make music together. The track 'Afternoon' was born. read +
London trio, New Ivory released their album, 'Amygdala Circus' on Dim Mak Records on Feb 5th. The bands sound has been described as "a mixture of New Wave, Psychedelic and Punk", but The thing LX loves about this band so much is their perfect blend of indie rock mixed with the reminiscing qualities of hook filled, melancholy pop tunes and all the good things that emo was so popular for. read +
LEIBNIZ ON DECK WITH NEW SELF TITLED EP [article]
German electronic producer Leibniz has released his latest, self-titled EP via Fairplay Records. The entirety of the three song release sets you up for a trancy, house feel with melodies embodying a very lounge-esque entity. Fairplay had this to say about the EP:
The ep starts off with “allee”, a track driven by a subtle synth riff finally loosing itself in a smooth floating bassline. Next up: “in der bar” - jacking drums and a catchy melody, in reminiscence to the old times of house read +
Notes To Self, a collective set of very gifted rappers look to release their debut album "Target Market" on Decon Feb 26th. The northern metropolis of Toronto-based rappers feature the duo Swamp Donkey, Roshin, BronzeOne, & Dj Dopey. The group paid an ode to their love for 90's rap in their visual "Nobody", displaying a creatively edited mash-up showing love to Canadian & American old 90's rap videos all in one rapping their lyrics. Target Markets is rumored to have tracks filled with horns, sa read +
Texas is the Reason are releasing a complete discography including their 90's indie emo rock epic 'Do You Know Who You Are?' and their self titled EP and two unreleased B-Side tracks. read +
Alkaline Trio, our favorite band 6 Feet Under, return with a new album 'My Shame is True' out April 2nd on Epitaph. If the single 'I Wanna Be a Warhol' sets the presidence for the rest of the album, we are in for a supreme addition to Alkaline Trio's long career of creating some of the catchiest most narciscistic punk songs ever. read +
A noticeable contrast in style from their earlier releases, "Feeding Frenzy" is the newest single to drop from metalcore badasses Within The Ruins. The new sound takes what they had and melds it with the new wave of prog and djent that is still sweeping across the scene. This may leave some disappointed that they "gave in", but I find that the modernist movement sits well in this new song.
Check out the lyric video for "Feeding Frenzy" below off the forthcoming album Elite, out February 26th. read +
Senses Fail have returned to the scene with the premiere of a new single titled, "Mi Amor". The band's upcoming album, Renacer, is due out on March 26 via Staple Records, giving fans just enough time to learn the lyrics to all the songs before their Spring tour kick off April 3rd.
You can stream "Mi Amor" below, as well as check out all the tour dates. -by Matt Kuhlman
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ITAL TEK DROPS HYPER REAL EP [article]
The UK's Ital Tek didn't disappoint with his newest EP release, Hyper Real. The six tracks are a superb demonstration of the development of his style up to his current state in the EDM world, upholding his unique high-class feel.
Check out the preview mix of the EP below, available from Civil Music, as mp3, flac, or 12" vinyl. -by Matt Kuhlman read +
Today was my birthday, and out of all of the great things that happened, Woodkid's new video "I Love You" was the best present I could have gotten. I've been a huge fan of the French solo artist for quite some time, and this video definitely made me even more of one. The song itself has set up his forthcoming album, The Golden Age, extremely well, and the production quality of the video is impeccable. this is one you really shouldn't pass up.
Check out the video for "I Love You" below, as we read +
The Swedish synth-pop duo Niki & the Dove takes “The First” off of Brooklyn quartet Body Language’s upcoming album and puts it through a dreamy remix machine. read +
Not sure exactly what the Super Bowl is? We can relate. So we compiled a few pointers in case you happen to be suckered in to a Super Bowl party by friends. read +
CADENCE WEAPON - 'HYPE MAN': MUSIC VIDEO [article]
After long last, LX fave Cadence Weapon is back with a super crispy video for 'Hype Man', from his anthemic 'Hope in Dirt City' full length. 'Hype Man' keeps that slow, dark drawl that makes Cadence's music and aura a Bruce Wayne like mystery. read +
WILDCAT! WILDCAT! [article]
Wildcat! Wildcat! burst onto the scene earlier this year with “Mr. Quiche”, a feel-good indie-electro-cool with a mesmerizing key + falsetto combo. Their latest single, "Please and Thank You," offers up a combination of clever atmospherics, electric piano and a lingering beat. Take a listen below! read +
ANTWON IS 'STILL GUARDED' [article]
The Bay area keeps pumping out the dopest artists and San Jose rapper, Antwon is keeping it alive with his latest single,'Still Guarded." Directed by Romoface taken from his forthcoming mixtape, 'In Dark Denim,' released on Greenhead label, which is run by ex-Das Racist rapper Himanshu. Check it! read +
We were lucky enough to meet a really fantastic friend and photographer this year, Jammi York. He in turn got the amazing opportunity to take these amazing photos of Quicksand we are sharing with you here. Thanks Jammi! read +
Agressive, offensive, delicious fat backbeats that slice and dice up Action Bronson's thick rhyme scheme sound so sweet in "Strictly 4 The Jeeps". This new track looks to be just a single, but there is buzz about Bronson and Harry Fraud coming out with a collaborative mixtape sometime soon. Check out the new track below. -by Matt Kuhlman read +
IRON & WINE GIVES US 'LOVERS REVOLUTION' [article]
Smooth bluesy jazz artist Samuel Beam, aka Iron & Wine, has announced that they will be releasing their newest album, Ghost on Ghost, April 16th via Nonesuch Records. The single "Lover's Revolution" has a blissfully smooth line that blasts off into new technical and dynamic thresholds, then right back down into the mezzoforte smooth pocket. Listen to "Lover's Revolution" below and be ready for Ghost on Ghost April 16th. You won't want to miss this one. -by Matt Kuhlman
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WE CAME AS ROMANS 'HOPE' [article]
The new We Came As Romans bro-core video for "Hope" is out, and the consensus is that it's "Just okay". I can't say I don't agree, but you can see for yourself below. They're on the roster for the 2013 Warped Tour, so now you can see whether you wanna go to their set or see Big Chocolate. I think I'll be at Big Chocolate. -by Matt Kuhlman read +
THE IRON FIST OF COHEED AND CAMBRIA [article]
The Afterman: Descension is the name of the seventh album from progressive rockers Coheed and Cambria. The record hits stores February 5th, but today Coheed unveiled a single from it called "Iron Fist". Check it out below, and be sure to check back for a review of The Afterman: Descension on LX. -by Matt Kuhlman read +
I hate to be the one to say this, but OF has just about ran their course through the progressive rap scene. The day has been upon us for some time where saying "OF is so swag" makes you sound like a jit. If you cant shake the wolf haley life, please let me introduce you to what will.
The Underachievers is a breath of fresh air to a genre thats incredibly hard to fit into. They're swag without using that horrible word (I suggest bringing back "swass" from the 80's). They have that offensive, a read +
I know, I know... "Metal is just a bunch of screaming and bad stuff that worships satan." If these are your thoughts, we love you, but this isn't the article for you...
As a music connoisseur I have broadened my horizons in the world of music, but metal is still my home(Well, that and industrial goth rave music). If this is the case for me, I know a few of our readers will be glad to know that beloved JFAC and traditional hardcore giants Terror will be a part of this years Jamboree Music Fest read +
A few weeks ago we brought you the announceent of Kitty Pryde changing her name to just "Kitty". I guess that didn't stick. But we also told abut a new EP in the works... Rolling Stone had released a preview of it via Soundcloud that you WERE check out below, although on Tumblr, Kitty said this isn’t the whole EP, writing, “the real release has more songs than this tho i promise it’s just ap review ok.”
This was true, and we know because we have the whole album on stream for you for f read +
The Color Morale's upcoming album is shaping up to be an expansion of their horizons, but still a step in a good direction. With the release of the “Learned Behavior” lyric video, some seem to be disappointed with Garret's new vocals, but general speculation is that the whole album won't be this way. I personally think both of his styles sound great, and whether you're a fan of "Learned Behavior" or not, you have to admit that the band didn't lose any instrumental velocity. Check out the ne read +
For the first time ever, announcements for the lineup of Bonnaroo 2013 will be shared LIVE, hosted by none other than comedic act "Weird Al" Yankovic. The live feed will be a three-hour event with classic Bonnaroo performances, live in-studio appearances and performances, a few surprises and giveaways, as well as some ways for the audience (oh my god thats us!) to participate. Oh, and they'll be announcing the lineup...
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The members of How To Destroy Angels, a group featuring Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor, his wife and singer Mariqueen Maandig, art director Rob Sheridan and the brilliant composer Atticus Ross, have released a new video for the song "How Long," from the band's upcoming album 'Welcome Oblivion'. read +
This is some really awesome pop dance rock from Australian Gold Fields- dubbed a "must watch" by many publications, and we see why! The group has been on acclaim since their self-titled EP debut in 2011, and things are about to get better for the five-piece upon release of their newest EP Black Sun. Watch out for them on Jimmy Kimmel Live February 27th, and be sure to check out dates for their headlining tour in support of the release due out February 26th via Astralwerks. read +
FLUX PAVILLION RELEASES BLOW THE ROOF EP [article]
Britain's Joshua Steele, aka Flux Pavillion, has done an outstanding job on his new release Blow The Roof. Incorporating glitch hop, house, and some dirty dubstep, he has really done some innovative stuff in this one. Check out the entire thing on Soundcloud below. -by Matt Kuhlman read +
Last week there was an announcement of a new album from the group, and today Depeche Mode has already released the first single from it. "Heaven", a track from their forthcoming album Delta Machine out March 26th, is an electro ballad reminiscent of past releases with a tad different conceptual flare. Check it out below. read +
In April 2012, AVICII reached 1 million fans. four months later, 2 million. A few days ago, the EDM mastermind reached 3 million fans, and in honor of this he gave us a never before released track. This is great news for AVICII, starting out just like any of the rest of the run of the mill producers in the scene and working his way to the top. Here's to one of the best of the best! read +
LX had the pleasure of catching THEEsatisfaction's soulful live performance at last years SXSW, so getting this little nugget of experimental audio gold was blissful surprise... especially because it's inspired by an additional fave, Erykah Badu! read +
LITTLE DAYLIGHT- 'OVERDOSE' VIDEO [article]
The new movement of esoteric pop really shines in this indie pop trio. Little Daylight's "Overdose" is a super catchy fun dance tune with a great video, to boot. Making their original mark with remixes from popular names such as Passion Pit, these guys finally have a great hit of their own. Check it out below. -by Matt Kuhlman read +
NEW SINGLE FROM COLIN STETSON [article]
For those of you who are unsure, Colin Stetson is an absolutely insane expiremental artist and Saxophone virtuoso, touring with the likes of Bon Iver. Lately, he has released a few more details of his upcoming third and final installment of the New Warfare series. Hitting shelves April 30th, New History Warfare vol. 3:To See More Light is an11-track masterpiece of live recordings done in single takes. Mixed by Australian composer Ben Frost, this is sure to be simply astounding. Hopefully just as read +
I'm just gonna put this out there- If you're epileptic, LX-Goods is not responsible for you having a seizure if you choose to watch this video. Also... It's really weird. But that makes plenty of sense since it's directed by Gaspar Noé, the same guy that did Enter the Void. According to Animal Collective, "The video is intended to be viewed in complete darkness from maximum effect." -by Matt Kuhlman read +
HOSTAGE CALM ANNOUNCES SPRING 2013 TOUR [article]
Covering one of LX-Goods' faves yet again, Hostage Calm has announced a brief tour set for Spring 2013 with turnover and The World Is A Beautiful Place And I am No Longer Afraid To Die (that is one long band name...). The dates span from April 6th to the 14th and mostly cover the Northeast. Check out the dates below! read +
MGMT TALKS NEW ALBUM [article]
Renowned duo MGMT recently discussed their current ventures with Rolling Stone, including some details about their newest release. Held up in a cabin outside of Buffalo, NY for quite a bit of time, they've been putting together a smorgasbord of synths, improving, and refining the rough edges, but all seems a go for the LP to be released this June. Check out the whole article on Rolling Stones' site. read +
Word on the street has finally been confirmed. Mark Lanegan is back in the studio with Queens Of The Stone Age for their upcoming album. Having not been with them since '05, this is awesome to hear, as well as word of Dave Grohl coming back on drums for this record. With all of that talent plus Trent Reznor "helping out" on a track, this release is shaping up to be their best one since Songs for the Deaf. No release date is currently set, but check back right here on LX-Goods to see all of the l read +
DAMN SON! All Trap Music has just announced that they are putting together an absolutely sick compilation album due out February 10th. Contributing artists include the likes of Baauer, Flosstradamus, 12th Planet, Foreign Beggars, and many more. This thing is gonna be huge! 19 tracks of all the dope trap your little bass-loving heart desires. Check out the track list below.
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GREEDHEAD MUSIC: LABEL PROFILE [article]
Greedhead Music is showing that, even in light of their breakup, the influence of Das Racist will continue, maybe even more than we think. read +
Brand new video from the Jersey cum Harlem MC Kyle Rapps called "Get IT In" featuring the fiery Action Bronson. read +
BLACK FLAG X 2? [article]
In a year already full of punk rock and hardcore reunions, it's no surprise to hear of a Black Flag reunion. They were only one of the most influential punk rock bands in the US in the late 70's and early 80's and a few un-named LX staffers were heavily influenced by the band in our formative years. The tough part it seems is, who owns the right to say they are Black Flag? read +
Le1f released a new mix tape 'Fly Zone' via Greedhead and Camp & Street today. The free mix tape that features Kitty Pryde, Spank Rock, Haleek Maul, Bot (Crookers) and a different producer on each of it's 13 tracks. read +
Angel Haze jumped on Ryan Hemsworth's remix of Cat Power's "Manhattan" for one of the most exciting collabs of 2013. read +
Every single electronic outfit that I've gotten a hold of lately has been absolutely brilliant, and The M Machine... lets just say they're no different. read +
Just in case you missed out on one of the greatest late night TV performances this month, we bring you Michael Kiwanuka playing 'Tell Me a Tale' backed up by The Roots on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. read +
The crowd at an intimate show at Brixton Electric, London were completely taken aback when My Bloody Valentine took the stage with a brand new, never before heard song. In addition to this, the announcement of their highly anticipated and very long awaited new album due out "in two to three days". The release will be their first in over 20 years, following up 1991's Loveless.
They had previously confirmed that they’ve finished mastering their upcoming new record, but no one had a clue that read +
French electronic supergiants Daft Punk have recently made a few announcements about the near future, one being their fourth album with a release date of Spring 2013. Daft Punk released their debut album 'Homework' in 1997, followed by 'Discovery' in '01, and 'Human After All' in 2007. Their most recent release was the soundtrack for 'Tron: Legacy' in 2010.
Another big announcement from the duo- They have parted ways with Virgin, whom they signed with in 1996, to sign on with sony-owned Colum read +
Icelander Sin Fang has come out with a rather odd new video for "Look at the Light", a song from his third solo album- Flowers. Recorded and produced by Alex Somers (Sígur Rós, Jónsi), the 10-tracker is due out February 19th with Morr Music. Sin Fang just performed at this year's Iceland Airwaves and will be returning to the U.S. for SXSW 2013 in support of his new release. read +
ANTI-FLAG / HOSTAGE CALM SPLIT 7 [article]
Anti-Flag and Hostage Calm are doing a split 7" together. The split features one new song from each band pressed on three beautiful combinations of red, white and blue splatter with an etched b-side. Proceeds from record sales will go to benefit two charities based in each band’s hometown (Anti-Flag supports ASSEMBLE and Hostage Calm supports MUSIC HAVEN). read +
Hostage Calm released a statement the other day regarding the firing of Wes Breedwell, a seven-year employee of the Nashville venue, Rocketown, for wearing their "I Support Same-Sex Marriage" shirt to work. The statement can be read below, as well as a picture of the paperwork the venue filed for the "incident". I think it goes without saying that no one should be denied of their beliefs. No matter your race, gender, religion, or sexual preference, the freedom to express those beliefs in the Un read +
Bleeding Rainbow's charmingly disorienting guitar screeches and effervescent vocals blend together so well you can’t tell where one instrument starts and the other ends.
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Anytime La Dispute rolls in to town we jump at the chance to see them! read +
South London-based Bastille has released a slightly creepy video for their latest single from their upcoming debut album, 'Bad Blood.' read +
Chill wave, shoe glazing music, whatever you want to call it, TOPS is one of our favorite bands to enjoy while listening to them on a chill, relaxed evening or on a Sunday drive. read +
The feverish drums of the new Hooray for Earth remix of SSION's 'Psy-Chic' release the androgynous flood of energy contained in this track. Check the remix and watch the vid. read +
Lyonia takes a deconstructed approach to intensely emotional indie rock that seamlessly gives the jagged edges of a crumbling song an unwavering foundation for new structure. read +
So here's the deal- Post hardcore perfection Outline In Color is attempting to release a 2-disc EP, one of those discs being all-acoustic. If you haven't checked out their album Jury of Wolves, you can check out our review of it here. If so, then you fully understand the necessity of hearing more of this band. They are just... So... Talented.
The band has opened an indiegogo to attempt to raise the whopping $7,000 they need to cover recording costs with Drew Fulk(Motionless in White). While y read +
NEW AUDIO: DEMIGODZ 'SUMMER OF SAM' [article]
I really hope everyones liking all the hip-hop lately, cause we've got another group for you to check out. Although, I can't really say these guys are quite like "any other group". Other than Necro, this is one of the only rap groups that I've heard come out with really legit, violent, heavy lyrics. In summer of Sam, they talk about some crazy stuff... And I love it.
On March 15th, Demigodz (Apathy, Celph Titled, Ryu of Styles Of Beyond, Esoteric, Motive, Blacastan) will read +
RUDIMENTAL ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES [article]
Horses and dubstep.
If that didn't catch your attention, then hopefully RUDIMENTAL did, because these guys bring the house down. The East London-based quartet is giving the U.S. a few opportunities to catch them this March. They're starting off with showcases at SXSW in Austin, heading to Miami for Ultra, then heading north for 2 stops in NYC, and finally wrapping up with 3 shows in Cali. Check out the list of dates below.
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TEGAN AND SARA PREMIERE 'HEARTTHROB' [article]
Taking their sound as far as possible from where they started, Tegan Sara have gained fans and lost fans. For the true die-hards that have stuck with them since the beginning as well as fans of the new sound, they have just posted the entirety of their new full-length pop album "Heartthrob" (releasing January 29th) exclusively on Rolling Stone for your listening pleasure. Check it out after the jump. -By Matt Kuhlman
CHECK OUT 'HEARTTHROB' HERE
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Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange was without a doubt one of 2012′s best albums. And one of my favorite songs was “Pink Matter,” which featured Andre 3000 doing an insanely beautiful rhyme. A couple weeks ago the other half of Outkast, Big Boi, hinted that he was lining up a version of his own. And here it is! read +
LISTEN: HEY CHAMP! - "CLICHE" [article]
It’s a theme that Hey Champ! has covered before in one of my favorite 2010 jams, “Cold Dust Girl,” which talks about the intoxicating effects of an aloof girl with a fearless soul. But by the time the band returns to this idea, in sort-of-sequel “Cliché,” they’ve grown tired of the never-ending club kids bent on self destruction. They’ll get you dancing and drive in the message probably long before you even know it. read +
American punk rock legends Anti-Flag celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2013, and they plan to make this a monumental time stand out. They will be rocking out, performing rarely heard tracks from 10 albums over the course of 4 shows.
The shows on the 18th & 20th will feature songs from the albums “Die For the Government”, “A New Kind of
Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formed in 1988 by singer/guitarist Justin Sane and drummer Pat Thetic. read +
Le1f followed up his provocative 'Dark York' mix tape today with the first single "Coins" off his forthcoming mix tape 'Fly Zone' out January 28th on Greedhead and Camp & Street. read +
LA-based indie rock band Falling Still has announced the release of their self-titled EP for February 26th. read +
GOLD FIELDS: LX GOODS ARTIST PROFILE [article]
If you haven’t already heard of Gold Fields, you’re gonna want to check them out. They play 80’s New Wave influenced dance-pop with some serious tight beats and time changes that make you wanna dance ala Two Door Cinema Club. read +
The gloves are off, and Polyenso is in full swing. Having just released this full-length album as well as a short documentary chronicling the last three years of the band as they transitioned from their previous title as Oceana(Check out the article for that documentary HERE), these guys have put out a lot of material in the past few days. Thirteen tracks, all of them different. Different feels, different moods, different meters, and different emotions, all culminating into one bangin album. The read +
CHUWEE RELEASES "WAKE UP" VIDEO [article]
Chuuwee has released the video to "Wake Up" from his acclaimed "Wildstyle: A-Side" Mixtape as well as a snippet of the new track "Live From '95 Side" Feat. Clear Soul Forces, to be featured on the upcoming "Wildstyle: B-Side". This is some pure hip-hop that's honestly really catchy.
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European elctro-pop duo Mollyhaus have just released their video for "Red Shoes," the first video from their eponymous debut EP. The song and video are euro slick with a sophistacted sexy oozing from lips (and hips) of lead singer Little Neve. K. Bastian, the other half of Mollyhaus, isn't a slouch either; I don't think the keytar has ever been so sexy. read +
Even though we could make this list a '100 Most', here are eight upcoming albums that you might not know about. read +
Early this morning the official website for The Postal Service simply had the graphic ';The Postal Service 2013' posted on it! This made the web of music news sites buzz so hard my monitor woke me up. The duo of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and producer Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel and Headset) are indeed getting back together in 2013! read +
“I’ll Teach You to Hunt” is the first series of 7″ singles released by Camilla Sparksss via Swiss label On the Camper. This track was mastered by Simon Davey, known for his work with popular bands such as, Daft Punk and Justice — and it sounds like it, too. Apparently of the cold wave – i.e. a 70′s French variant on post-punk – it’s a “declaration of love for pop.” read +
TV ON THE RADIO "WILL DO" [article]
In anticipation of their new album Nine Types of Light, due out April 12, indie rock band TV on the Radio has released their single, "Will Do" which has been on the LX playlist for about a year, however, much to the delight of their fans, they debuted the song on the Seattle radio station 107.7 The End blog. Nine Types of Light is going to be their first album since Dear Science (2008). Its about time fellas! read +
Just Blaze is stomping heads alongside New York producer Baauer with an awesome mix called "HIGHER". read +
The man behind Ital Tek is Alan Myson, who has been refining his innovative approach to experimenting with intricate yet subtle electronic grooves for almost a decade. read +
LX faves Polyenso have just released a short documentary chronicling the last three years of the band as they transitioned from Oceana to Polyenso. read +
It's hard to stand out as a young R&B artist these days in a sea of so many wannabe's, but Vennard has that something, that little something that makes his music extraordinarily special. read +
Shortly after releasing her third studio album, Back To Now on [PIAS] America, SKYE will take her intoxicating live performance on the road this February with her four date mini tour, stopping in New York & Los Angeles. Today, the Morcheeba frontwoman is also sharing the radio edit of the lead single “Featherlight,” off her latest album, flush with electro hooks & poppy splendor. read +
“The Mother We Share” is one of those songs that gets your feet ready to dance under electronic persuasion. read +
This sweet electronic EP features a collaboration between Brent Still Life and Jason Burns who create an electro garage variety mixed with sweet tips of R&B. read +
DEB OH & THE CAVALIERS - 'CRESCENDO' [article]
Deb Oh’s vocals lead the way through the thick waves of instruments that delicately prance around her milky tone on 'Crescendo'. read +
The fiery Brooklynite, Angel Haze, is bringing her sharp and tidal flow to stages across North America joining both Cat Power and Major Lazer on upcoming live dates. read +
VAN SHE GETS 'RESCUED' [article]
“You’re My Rescue” is classic Van She. Featuring plenty of smooth synth, warm vocals, and a slight tropical vibe, it’s a track which even the most rhythm deficient of us would find a groove.
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The only reason this song landed on my radar was by means of a great cover by Trails and Ways. The cover was released a few months back as part of an EP that included renditions of M83′s “Midnight City” and Mike Snow’s “Animal,” each thoroughly enjoyable tracks on their own. read +
Vacationer has released the six-track EP, Good As New (Remixes) on iTunes. It gives that sunny chill only available in paradise. It’s walking along the ocean until finding the perfect beach hut, with the best music, to lounge in all day long. If you don’t have that memory yet, then hopefully this track will inspire you. read +
SUN CITY GETS 'HIGH' [article]
Sun City is back again with a beautiful new video for the previously released track “High” (off their Set Alight EP – The video, written and directed by Brett Hamilton, is situated in the breath-taking Canadian Rockies. The crew braved -30 Fahrenheit weather to create a story which captures the all-child cast in a darker, adult world – and the result connects perfectly with the music. read +
TONIO 'COOLIN EVERYDAY' EP: PREVIEW [article]
Tonio's latest track 'Coolin Everyday' feels of a similar cloth held by big names like Big Sean and Mac Miller but he actually sounds at home on the mic, which is like 85 percent of what I think it takes to make even a small splash in the game. read +
LISTEN: "BOOGIE LIGHTS" BY WORK DRUGS [article]
Work Drugs have been developing their craft in Philadelphia for a little over a year now. The duo consists of Thomas Crystal and Benjamin Louisiana, but they have been known to perform with a full live outfit as well. “Boogie Lights,” comes from the duo’s upcoming album, Absolute Bearing, out on Bobby Cahn Records in July. read +
HEY CHAMP: LX GOODS ARTIST PROFILE [article]
Hey Champ: Their musical sound is a blend of House, Indie Rock and Disco. Some have said they remind
them of Gigamesh and even Cut Copy. read +
SSION - 'LUVVBAZAAR': MUSIC VIDEO LUV [article]
There's just something about SSION that I completely love... the Madge-esque 80's music, the again 80's androgynous gay NYC twist... all deliciously lustful again and again in 'LUVVBAZAAR'. read +
Black Lips just announced the exciting news that they will be dominating the 2013 SXSW Music festival, which will be immediately followed by a tour that will run from Austin, Texas to Phoenix, Arizona. read +
ROC MARCIANO - '76': MUSIC VIDEO [article]
Roc Marciano delivers a tranquil yet serene intro to a 1980's New York City when 40's in bags were OK, and the graying clouds of winter set the omniscient tone for an evening round the way. read +
Senses Fail's new record 'Renacer' proves they have been holding back, taking risks within post-hardcore without any fear. It's the guttural screaming from the soul that Buddy Nielsen has been somewhat hiding from us that embodies all of the turmoil any hardcore fan knows that he has gone through. read +
HOT WATER MUSIC: THE LX GOODS INTERVIEW [article]
LX Goods was really happy to catch up with Hot Water Music to chat a little about their new album 'Exister' (the bands 8th full-length album) and what's been going down with them since they decided to 'Hey Mom, we're getting the band back together!'. read +
Drea Smith of “He Say/She Say” and Tim Nordwind of “OK Go” have come together to form the group, PYYRAMIDS, mixing together the sounds of Electro Pop and 80’s British gloomy New Wave. read +
One of some of the LX Goods staff favorite bands Bring Me the Horizon have released a preview for their new album 'Sempiternal'... and we are psyched! read +
YEAH! THE YEAH YEAH YEAHS ARE BACK! [article]
Alt rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs are back with a new album and creepy new album art. read +
The Loosies onslaught continues with the second video off the Fool's Gold compilation, "Let That" by Oakland Rapstress Gita who channels some mad Missy Elliott vibes.
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After a stunning performance on David Letterman and being named one of MTV's artists to watch for in 2013, ZEDD, Germany's mastermind of EDM, releases the official video for the motivational 'Clarity'. read +
Anna Haas' new video for her single 'Find Your Home' is sad yet utterly consuming, fascinating, and heart touching. read +
Bubble-Gum teen pop heart throbs The Ready Set and Outasight kick off a co-headlining tour on February 14th in NYC. Tickets on sale NOW! read +
Girl rapper Kitty Pryde has been self-propelling herself into a spot many only wish to be at, especially at only nineteen years young. read +
Diplo is at it again with another big announcement from Major Lazer! As if all of 2012's achievements weren't enough of a feat for the electronic music and producing supergiant, he has just announced a Major Lazer world tour called "FREE THE UNIVERSE". read +
Los Angeles based Hands are in the process of doing some really cool, really groovy stuff for their debut full-length album, 'Synesthesia'. read +
Indie-rock Veronica Falls' new video looks like it was pulled straight from their parent's attic. The vintage video vibe fits their style flawlessly, and the song choice is perfect. read +
Four piece dreamy-pop outfit Fear of Men will put out their newest release, 'Early Fragments', on February 12th on Kanine Records. read +
This 19 year old is dropping heavy bars hailing out of Brooklyn NY. Dillon's visual for survival of the fittest gives you just a taste of what the Brooklyn native likes to do which is skate. read +
TOTAL WARR - 'LOISY' EP: PREVIEW [article]
Total Warr is an electronic pop duo with catchy lyrics, fun synth lines, and upbeat drum machines that culminate to bring us the 'Loisy' EP. read +
VIDEO PREMIERE: LOW LIMIT 'UPPERCUT [article]
All we can say here at LX about Low Limit's video for "Uppercut" is that, well, it's different. Different in the sense that in some weird Daft Punk augmented reality somewhere, all objects are bronze (kinda like we're all gold!). read +
Obscurity at it's finest, La Big Vic is a fresh face for electro-indie. Using wistful vocals and a violin, they are determined to make dance music sound classic. read +
10 MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES OF 2013 [article]
So far, 2013 is looking to be a very satisfying year. Several of my favorite artists are releasing new material, and what has been released so far (first singles, leaks, etc.) has been fantastic. Here are the ten albums that I am most looking forward to.
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BLEEDING RAINBOW - 'DRIFT AWAY': VIDEO [article]
Noisepop foursome Bleeding Rainbow is out to take names with their new LP, 'Yeah Right', coming out January 29th on Kanine Records. read +
FIDLAR - S/T ALBUM: REVIEW [article]
After a stint of tours with The Hives, Jeff The Brotherhood, and Delta Spirit, FIDLAR (standing for "Fuck It Dawg, Life's A Risk") will be releasing their highly anticipated self-titled album through Mom & Pop Records on January 22nd. read +
Piano's Become The Teeth have released what may be one of their final songs, “Hiding”, which premiered last week. They continue to cut you to your core with lyrics and vocals that will tear you to shreds(in a good way) and Touche Amore follows suit. read +
MR. BIBAL 'CHAMPS ELYSEE$': EP REVIEW [article]
Mr. Bibal is keeping things on lock in France with his sophomore release 'Champs Elysée$' with some really nice bassy, odd timed tracks with a flare of funk and soul. read +
YNG 'NO SLEEP TILL BOOGIE MANTRA': VIDEO [article]
Up and coming artist YNG hailing outta Miami blesses us with a new visual off of his latest project 'No Sleep Till Boogie II'.
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Seeing Into Another play now is not like seeing a band play a reunion, but like seeing a new band playing for the first time, full of life, energy, and passion. read +
SOPHIA BASTIAN - 'GLORYBOXED': VIDEO [article]
One word- seductive. If Diana Ross and Alicia Keys had a baby, this would be the result. read +
Los Angeles Punk outfit The Bronx has just debuted "Youth Wasted", the new single from their highly-anticipated upcoming album The Bronx(IV). This album will be the groups first release in over five years, hitting shelves February 5th.
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Alexander Spit continues his slow trickle of video releases prepping us for the dopetastic explosion of his new album'A Breathtaking Trip To That Otherside' dropping January 29th on Decon. The storm is coming! read +
When anyone looks back on the electronic music scene of 2012, its all about Aoki, Diplo, all of the wub wubs, and bass drops and there wasn't much room for discussion about ambient or old school electronic, but Alek Fin is kicking ass at it! read +
Polyenso (formerly Oceana) has released the first official song 'Dog Radio' off their new album and under their new name. read +
Dad Punchers, the newest project started by Elliot Babin (drummer for Touche Amore and DNF) and it's result is a nostalgic dissection of life and the people we meet along the way.
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Indie music has a new playmate, The Neighbourhood. This emerging band blends a sobering rhythm with an aura of cool California to make you listen and listen again. read +
Pat Brown (former singer of pop-punk awesomeness band Sing It Loud) has released his first solo EP today (1/5/2013) 'In My Room'... read +
BAIYU NEW SINGLE 'AGAIN': REVIEW [article]
'Again' has 'the' catchy chorus line to make it a radio-friendly success... read +
Watch the "sexy" and quirky music video for "Love is Only Affection" by Digits read +
Prepping for the release of his first album in 4 years, R&B legend Maxwell teases details read +
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We haven’t been able to find out much about the artist, W.B. Allen, aka Oppaa, but this track features that sweet little chorus from 'Melt My Heart to Stone' which Childish Gambino featured in 'Do Ya Like.' read +
Hardcore music is taking over, even the world of food meets art with the limited edition OBEY GIANT designed Bad Brains 'Burn Babylon' Hardcore hot sauce. read +
Florida's Terra Terra Terra have just wrapped up their forthcoming LP 'The Space We Create'. Although release is set for January 15th, LX got access to the new tunes, and it's nothing but good! read +
EDM artist Zedd will perform on David Letterman tonight doing his song Clarity featuring Foxes. It's a beautiful version of the song complete with a string section. Late night with David Letterman 11:35/10:35c on CBS. read +
Just in time for their national headline tour, classic punk rock band Hot Water Music has debuted a new rock video for their single “Drag My Body,” from the band’s recently released 8th full length album, 'Exister' (Rise Records). read +
With all the hype of the 'soon to be' but really currently happening Quicksand comeback, LX Goods decided to put together this compilation of videos to get us all hyped for Rock greatness to return! read +
LISTEN: THE XX 'SUNSET' JAMIE XX REMIX [article]
Christmas, the holiday that keeps on giving us new remixes! read +
Last night, Common was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon promoting his new film Luv. Between trashing Fallon's beard, the MC turned actor revealed details on some new music coming sooner than we thought. read +
It took a Frank Ocean remix but the bois are getting back together, for one track at least. read +
In this interview with German website Arte.tv, Queer rapper Le1f discusses the media's acceptance of his unique style and whether he thinks hip hop is dead. read +
“$kateboards, Kick$ & Microphone$” is a collab mix tape featuring Perk & Kidd Isaiiaih consisting of the freshest, classic hip-hop sounds, LX has heard in awhile! read +
HEYERDAHL DROP THE ETHEREAL 'ØEN' ALBUM [article]
Heyerdahl, a cool new group on the scene from Norway, is about to drop their debut album 'ØEN', a mellow and ethereal world of an album 'created through poetic imagination'. read +
Azealia Banks – everyone’s favorite licorice bitch – is giving us peasants the gift of new music for the New Year. On New Year’s Eve, the 212 repping hottie surprised her fans with “BBD,” a new track from her upcoming (and LONG awaited) debut, 'Broke with Expensive Taste' out 2/12/13.
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HOSTAGE CALM ON AUDIOTREE LIVE: AWESOME! [article]
Hostage Calm and Chicago's 'Audiotree Live' have recently partnered up to bring you an awesome live session from the group. The six songs, almost all from their new release Please Remain Calm, posses a great raw feel and bring the listener right into the studio. read +
The music video for “I Knew You Were Trouble” is just as bizarre as the song, in that it practically copies an artist you wouldn't think Swift would try to emulate: Lana Del Rey. read +
GEEKBOYIT says, "I Never Get Bored of These!" DARKQUAIL2003 chimes in, "You need a Speak n' Spell for lyrics!' MEGACLUSKEY warns, "To fix the problem with your scanner just turn off and on again." read +
Raekwon raps over a cool Stephanie Mills sample your older sister was jamming to when you were in diapers on his new single '86' featuring Altrina Renee. read +
A$AP ROCKY - 'LONG LIVE A$AP': VIDEO [article]
A$AP Rocky has unveiled the video for the title track of his forthcoming album, 'Long Live A$AP'. read +
YOUNG GURU REMIXES MF DOOM'S 'DOOMSAYER' [article]
Jay-Z’s sometimes-tour DJ, recording engineer and general hip-hop enthusiast Young Guru has remixed MF DOOM's 'Doomsayer' read +
Jesus Piece is about as good as you’d think it would be. Nobody’s expecting it to change the hip hop landscape, but it’d be nice if it featured at least one memorable song. Sadly, even the Chris Brown/Tyga/Wiz Khalifa/Lil Wayne feature (you know you’re an important artist when you need four guest stars, three of them terrible, on your album’s lead single) “Celebration” is lackluster. read +
Helicopter Showdown, the four-piece production team from San Francisco, has recently released their new three-track EP On the Shoulders of Giants, which has made its way to the number 11 spot on Beatport. read +
Either fortunately or unfortunately, the world hasn’t ended. But that’s no reason to think that we’re in the clear. read +
LX-GOODS.com presents The Day After The Day The World Didn't End! featuring: Le Blorr, Lyonia, Zero Cool, Taylor Doss, & DJ Jimmy South. Saturday December 22nd, at Sports Page 220 A1A, Satellite Beach, FL doors @ 9pm, $10 at the door. read +
“I want to let you all know that I am leaving Against Me!, and I wish them all the best." came from Jay's twitter yesterday, the drummer for Against Me! since mid-2011. read +
ACE REPORTER - 'BRONZE': MUSIC VIDEO [article]
Ace Reporter just released a video for the beautifully somber track 'Bronze'. Featuring amazing and beautiful shots of New York City, this video sticks deep to Ace's reminiscent manner towards life. read +
WAVVES - 'SAIL TO THE SUN': MUSIC VIDEO [article]
It’s kinda refreshing that in 2012 there are bands around like Wavves who not only embody the good old punk / grunge of the 90s, but also do so with excellent production. read +
If Mac Lethal can do this with his phone then we never want to hear bad rap again! read +
Russell seeks common ground with the notoriously anti-gay leaders. read +
Let's all share in RiFF RAFF's Christmas joy as he celebrates getting the new 'Lambo'. Totally normal, ladies hollah from the back seat! read +
"Fool's Gold released their Hip Hop compilation, Loosies. A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs curated an impressive array of tracks featuring heavy weights like Juicy J, Jim Jones, El-P, Danny Brown, Action Bronson and many others. It's available at iTunes, and also as a cigarette-shaped USB drive, a perfect holiday gift." - 23 tracks in all! read +
In part two of our two-part interview with breaking alternative artist Tunde Olaniran we talk about music, feminism and – finally – we talk breakfast pastries. Keep reading for the sweet conclusion. read +
Tunde Olaniran is an interesting artist. He did his groundwork sweating in some of Detroit and Flint’s most storied venues while rubbing elbows with some of that scene’s brightest stars. His style is unique, he’s got better hair than Snoop Lion – then Dogg – in the early 90’s and yet still manages to make music that is interesting enough to stand out in a crowded marketplace. read +
We are complete suckah's when it comes to anything DIPLO related. New song, new video... we'll be bangin'g it loud for days. Check this new video for "Jah No Partial" from Major Lazer featuring Flux Pavilion. Go! watch +
Released via Mishka, Meyhem Lauren is really starting to explode as a flawless contender in the New York rap scene with his aggressive, punchy lines and unorthodox rhymes involving food. Throwing down ridiculousness like "salmon burger" and "candid learner" together, this guy is only getting more and more out there by the minute. read +
I simply can't not write about a band who's video is dedicated to my all time favorite actor Forest Whitaker! Their quirky-garage-electro-pop works almost well enough to draw me back in to an era when Charles Jefferson was rubbing elbows with Jeff Spicoli. watch +
LX has put together what we feel are the top 10 most epic fails in the history of stage dives. These videos should give any concertgoer a little insight on exactly what NOT to do and how to avoid mishaps like these. WARNING: May induce involuntary pain-mimicking noises and phrases such as "Ouch!" or "That's gotta hurt". Now, let's get started! read +
It was hard for us to wake up Monday morning and say good-bye to Miami and Art Basel. It was a complete blur: Basel Castle, Chromatics, Prince Rama, Twin Shadows, Scarface, and tiger and more we couldn't recall until we looked at our cameras the next morning. read +
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: GAMING [article]
This year has been great for gaming. If your guy or gal is a gamer, these picks will help make their holiday a lot more holly jolly. read +
INDIE-RAPPER SOUL KHAN'S 'PSALM EP' AVAILABLE TODAY - 4TH & FINAL IN THE 'LOVE SUPREME SERIES' [video]
Indie-rapper Soul Khan's "Psalm' EP came out today and is the 4th & final release from the "Love Supreme Series". His sound brings back memories of soulful old school NYC hip-hop, even though this current Brooklynite is originally from LA. watch +
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 8 WATCHES FOR MEN [article]
Despite the cell phone’s noble attempts to kill it, the wristwatch is back. It’s a classic look that adds a retro masculinity to men’s wear. Whether your man is rocking penny loafers and cardigans or swag and a snapback, one of these eight watches are what his outfit is missing. read +
Last night, Solange performed her current single “Losing You” from her new EP True. Regardless of my personal feelings of the song, the performance was hot. The whole time, I was getting a young a Claire Huxtable as a Soul Train Dancer vibe, which is dope. read +
You know, I just don’t get this new Snoop Dogg Lion. I mean, did he really smoke so much he thinks he’s really Rastafarian? Also, why Lion. If you’ve gone by the last name of dee oh double gee for all of your career, why would you suddenly change species? Shouldn’t it be something like Snoop Werewolf instead? read +
THE TOP 5 YOUTUBE COVERS OF 2012 [article]
Thanks to YouTube, anybody can upload a cover of a random hit song. Like most things that anybody can do, the best YouTube covers are typically the ones that involve a gimmick. Here are the five best of the year. read +
LX GOODS / ART BASEL WRAP UP: PRINCE RAMA, CHROMATICS, SCARFACE, GAIS AMA, KESH, SHOCK G, & MORE [article]
Images of tigers, humpty dumpty, and sweat filled venues fill our foggy minds as we bid adieu to Art Basel 2012. read +
One of the week's biggest and best parties, Basel Castle was on Saturday night (Dec. 8th) and LX GOODS was there to witness this year's combo of art + music. read +
LX GOODS HITS THE STREETS AT ART BASEL [article]
Like everyone else in their right mind, LX GOODS is in Miami this weekend checking out the latest and greatest (and sometimes most mental) in the art scene. You can expect to see us at events and exhibits by: SCOPE, VH1, Juxtapoz, Fool's Gold Records, Jeff Filipski, Christopher Maslow, and Derek Gores. read +
THE 5 MOST DISAPPOINTING ALBUMS OF 2012 [article]
For every hyped album that lives up to expectations, there are a couple that don’t. Here are the five most disappointing albums of 2012.
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EVERYONE REJOICE! THE MCRIB IS BACK! [article]
Everybody rejoice because the McRib is coming back! Sure, the McRib neither par Mc or rib... But it is slathered in barbeque sauce and isn’t that the number one factor when deciding what food object to shovel in your mouth? No? Just me? Eh, oh well. read +
LX GOODS was out last night to help celebrate the Braun cruZer & Complex Rep Your City event at NYC's The Box. New York City's own Frank's Chop Shop took home top honors in the nation wide search for the best barber. Free cuts, free Corona's, and jamz by DJ Drama equaled a super fresh night out. read +
If you were a Nintendo kid (who wasn’t?), you’ve had your dreams crushed by MarioKart more than once. If this sounds like you then you’ll probably be really excited about this new limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL bundle for the holidays. read +
ADIDAS HAS QUILTED MY HEART [article]
The Adi Navvy Quilt Boot by Adidas is a dope shoe with that classic boot silhouette and a fresh design. These Adidas are making me jealous of the Brits. read +
Influential '90s New York City-based indie rock group Texas Is The Reason is excited to announce the release of its entire discography titled 'Do You Know Who You Are?: The Complete Collection'. Being released on February 12, 2013 through Revelation Records, the album is a comprehensive collection of every recorded piece of music in the band's history.
Influential '90s New York City-based indie rock group Texas Is The Reason is excited to announce the release of its entire discography titled read +
Our French Friends over at Trace Urban recently met up with Waka Flocka in Paris and spoke with him about his new album (he also revealed the name of an artist featured on this project) and how he got shot few years ago. read +
FREAKYY THE LEGACY IS MAD POPULAR [article]
Although it seems improbable, nerdcore rapper Freakyy The Legacy’s new video “Popular,” just crossed the 2 million views mark on Vevo. Just last summer, nerdcore was a misunderstood sub-genre of a sub-genre. But now we’ve got a slick hook and hot beat to bring it out of the swirly-laden shadows. read +
Lone Wolf delivers an absolutely ravishing and unique sound in their newest single, “Ghosts of Holloway.” Featuring an eclectic-sound of bass of acoustics and haunting vocals, this band creates a musical harmony that is completely awe-striking. read +
Tegan and Sara just released the official video for their hot, hot, hot single,"Closer." Their new album 'Heartthrob' comes out on January 29th, 2013.
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It was a Monday Monday Monday!!! Every body was dragging their knuckles on their return trip to the 9-5 world that morning. But at the punk rock show later that evening...it looked as if there was no tomorrow… especially when Strife took to the stage. read +
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: MUSIC [article]
Music is one of the hardest gifts to pick. But these 9 albums will give you your best chance of buying something your guy won’t want to return. read +
The amazing experimental rock outfit Vela Ceras have released their first ep 'When We Fold' today. The 6 songs are larger than most bands ever hope to be and overflow with the musical tenor bands twice their senior have ever been able to capture. read +
Is the sound of blackened thrash metal resonating in your ears still? Then I would Say you were at the Bowery last week for High on Fire, Goat Whore, Primate, and Lo Pan. read +
Alt hip hop duo Das Racist have broken up, according to a post on Pitchfork.com. On Dec 1, Das Racist were scheduled to perform in Munich. But instead band member Heems (Himanshu Suri) did a solo show. read +
WORLD AIDS DAY IS TODAY! [article]
In an effort to bring awareness and help everyone be educated and informed and HIV / AIDS, and to help us achieve an AIDS Free Future, we wanted to share this promo with you. Produced by our friends at MTV and your LX Crew. read +
Tommie Sunshine is a man dedicated to getting people to shake their asses and melt the dance floor. read +
Last nights insanely awesome show with Title Fight, Pianos Become the Teeth, Tigers Jaw, and Single Mothers at Bowery Ballroom in NYC, was sadly the 2nd to the last show for Pianos Become the Teeth. read +
New York based indie-punk-rockers Pentimento have just debuted their full-length self-titled album, which is now available to the public TOTALLY FREE! read +
Telephoned got wind of a film that inspired LX and many others in their early 20s and made a free EP dedicated to it. Their 'Singles' ep is dedicated to the famous grunge flick 'Singles'... in a more moody kind of way. read +
LA via Bay Area rapper/producer Alexander Spit dosed the internet with 'Coastal / Hyperion', another cut from his forthcoming LP "A Breathtaking Trip To That Otherside" (January 29th on Decon). read +
Old school hardcore heavyweights (and friends of LX Goods) COLDSIDE have a new album coming out soon. When they asked us to produced a follow up video to their incredibly well received 'Hooligans', we couldn't say no. Here is a teaser to their new video and new single 'This Is Our Time' from their upcoming full length. read +
Lindsay Lohan’s critically panned Liz Taylor bio-pic Liz & Dick reminded many of us that Lohan existed. So, to “celebrate” the “actress’” latest cinematic triumph, let’s take a look at the Lohan we all knew and loved. read +
Quicksand is pleased to announce a month long headline tour in January 2013. Good thing LX captured their first live reunion show earlier this year at the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary shows in Pomona, CA! read +
Yes Darwin! Yes! You're free! read +
DAWN DAY NIGHT EP: REVIEW [article]
With its throwback/mash-up appeal, Dawn Day Night’s 4-track sampler Day Dawn Night EP speaks to me and makes me feel like I haven’t felt since it was time for the perculator.
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TOP 5 BAGS FOR FALL '12 / WINTER '13 [article]
If your bag ain’t right, the outfit ain’t right. Don’t let all your hard work be ruined by some JanSport garbage. Upgrade your bag to finish your look. Here are five dope packs to get you through fall ‘12/winter ‘13. read +
The Calm Blue Sea has put together a cool project that features performances of each of the eight songs from the bands 2012 release "Arrivals and Departures". Titled "Aberrations and Departures", the songs were filmed over the course of two weeks in September. An EPIC project indeed. read +
SKYE 'NOWEHERE' DAVE DAVIS REMIX [article]
After having just released her third solo record, Back To Now, Morcheeba's frontwoman Skye shares the Dave Davis remix for her track “Nowhere", flushed with a synthesized dance pulse and infectious melodies. read +
LX GOODS FRESH FLIX: GIRLS EDITION! [article]
LX GOODS FRESH FLIX: GIRLS EDITION! for the week of T-Day 11/21/2012 read +
THE PRESETS ANNOUNCE 'PROMISES' REMIXES [article]
Bringing you more thunder from down under, Australian electronic duo The Presets will be releasing a remix bundle of their new single "Promises" from their newest album, 'Pacifica', on December 4th. read +
Last Winter, leather boots were big and they’re coming back for round two. The Timberland Earthkeepers City Premium Chukka look good suit to jeans. read +
THE NOISETTES IN RETRO-SPECT [article]
Noisettes are considered retro soul. But can it really be called retro? Because - let’s face it - we’ve been living in the past ever since The White Stripes made blues cool again, not that it ever wasn’t. read +
Today Boody & Le1f share their music video for "Soda", directed by Sam Jones. We've been bumping the 'Liquid' EP they just released since last week almost 24/7 in our MaMa's Toyota Camry. True Style! read +
LANA DARING IN 'BEL AIR' [video]
To promote her new E.P., Paradise, Lana Del Rey has released a video for closing track “Bel Air.” The video may be her most daring yet. watch +
THE FAINT ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC [article]
The Faint have just announced that they will be releasing a 12" featuring four new songs that will only be available to purchase exclusively at their tour stops. read +
Up and coming post-hardcore group Outline In Color has definitely impressed with their debut LP Jury Of Wolves. LX has made multiple correct predictions in the past, so this will hopefully follow the trend. read +
There's no place like Houston/Miami/Atlanta/Orlando for the holidays.
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M83’s “Steve McQueen” is an absolute musical joy ride combining the essence of 80’s music with the electro-pop sounds of today. watch +
In the last three weeks, we've brought you the Complex Man of Next Year in Sports, Music, and Art & Design. This week, we're keeping the Man of Next Year poll going and taking a look at the Pop Culture figures who will dominate 2013. read +
Pepsi flavored indie pop goddess Lana Del Rey impresses with 'Paradise' read +
Tommie Sunshine brings us the most awkward family dinner in history in ‘Mr. Night’ music video. read +
Atlas Genius are a little bit indie, a little bit soul, and a whole lotta of giantly crafted pillowy pop goodness that you can squish and love on for ages. read +
Duologue announced the release of their debut album Song & Dance set for a February 18 release.A fusion of the best in electronica and guitar-based music, creating a sound so soulful the waterworks almost began to flow. read +
Some of New York's Most Notable Music Personalities Move and Groove to the Hit New Video Game. watch +
THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES: TAIPEI [article]
Digital magazine The Avant/Garde Diaries is proud to announce its next venture, taking place in Taipei. If you're unaware, The Avant/Garde Diaries is an absolutely superior web-based source of some really creative works of art. read +
Boody & LE1F Release LIQUID EP on Boysnoize Records Out Nov. 19th. Both multi-talents: producers, beat-makers, rapper and vocalist; they churn these talents into a journey of off-beat late night lip whisping pleasures. read +
Michigan just a cold and barren landscape filled by the rotting metropolis Detroit? You'll rethink that opinion after listening to Citizen. read +
Pianos Become the Teeth are a band that truly deliver a lingering feeling of nostalgia, and a beautiful sense of emotions on 'The Lack Long After'. watch +
Motion City Soundtrack has recently launched an 8-bit style game called "True Romance" to further promote Go, their newest release on Epitaph Records.
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NOW NOW ON JIMMY FALLON NOV. 7TH [article]
LX-Goods called it again, like with Rubble Bucket on Kimmell, Quicksand on Fallon, LX has regularly featured NOW NOW and now... Jimmy Fallon on Nov. 7th! read +
Who will be the Man of Next Year in Art & Design? You decide! read +
For the first time since 1997, Texas is the Reason will embark on a North American tour. read +
WIN A PAIR OF 'BEATS BY DRE' HEADPHONES [article]
Each week between now and November 30th, one lucky winner gets a pair of Beats by Dre headphones. To enter, click on the join contest button and complete one simple social task. read +
Detroiter Tunde Olaniran has a knack for strong willed innocence that makes him amazingly powerful and attractive. watch +
ST. LUCIA 'SEPTEMBER' REMIX EP [article]
St. Lucia Announces December Headlining Tour & the 'September' Remix EP read +
Minneapolis based Now, Now's 'Threads' is a stream of high and low points that connect together seamlessly and will leave the listener very content at its end. watch +
From the minds of co-writers RZA and Eli Roth come The Man With The Iron Fists, a martial arts extravaganza like none other. Opening November 2nd! read +
IT AIN'T OVER MC SHAD [video]
From his "Melancholy and the Infinite Shadness" free EP, MC Shad continues rapping over 90's-nostalgia beats, this time it's over the 'uncommonly handsome' Lenny Kravitz. watch +
Fresh for Halloween, Das Racist's "Girl" produced by Blood Diamonds. Rock that mullet you thirsty homeboy! watch +
Being the horror hounds we are, LX couldn't help but post this top 25 (s)Cream Queens (yes Cream) from the best B-Movie horror films for Halloween. read +
THRICE's crowning release 'Anthology' drops today. They are also auction one of four test pressings of the LP box set on Ebay today with 100% of the proceeds going to Stand Up to Cancer. An graceful exit to an amazing band. read +
'Ain't No Love' is a groov-a-licious, house party ep from the Brooklyn based duo Hank & Cupcakes. watch +
Make it a Bud Light Platinum Lifestyle and tune in to the Sensation tonight! Sensation is an indoor electronic dance music event defined by it's title alone. watch +
DJ Shadow - Creator. Innovator. Pioneer of Sound... is releasing 'Reconstructed', a 'best of' box set spanning his 20 year career. watch +
Oceana announced they have changed their name to Polyenso, a pretty dope name we must admit... watch +
Trip-hop's undisputed Queen and Morcheeba frontwoman Skye returns this Autumn with her third solo record, 'Back To Now' out on October 30th. read +
Bijoux Altamirano created this colorful video for Danny Brown's "WitIt", a bonus track off of last year's acclaimed XXX. Are you 'WiTIT'? read +
'Electro-pop' 'Neo-Disco' Brooklyn Brothers David & Robert known as the French Horn Rebellion kill it with th.e single 'Poster Girl'... read +
To all our friends who need a bump to get through hump day, celebrate like it's Carnival. From Crown Heights to Notting Hill, A-Trak and Natalie Storm can get it. read +
Fresh Flix makes you stix to the 'Fatty Boom BOOM' trix. Always FRESHHHHH-Ahhhhhhhh! Best Week EVER! read +
of Montreal's newest release, 'Daughter of Cloud', sticks to the trend of Kevin Barnes' odd experimental-pop melodies... read +
RUBBLEBUCKET GETS SOCIAL IN ORLANDO [article]
Rubblebucket's 2012 tour supporting their September EP release 'Oversaturated' will make a stop in Orlando at The Social on October 24th! LX-Goods will be in the house hanging out and catching up with the band. read +
SICK/SEA 'MORAL COMPASS' EP REVIEW [article]
Sick/Sea Release Label Debut EP, 'Moral Compass', Out now on Autumn + Colour Records, Announce New Tour Dates & Confirm for CMJ October 24 at NYC’s Lit Lounge. read +
Night two of four celebrating Revelation Records 25th Anniversary in NYC. Amazing performance by Chain of Strength! More to come.... Sick of it All up next. read +
Celebrate the return of Spike TV's Ink Master tonight with a chance to win $250 and have your best tattoo photos featured on Complex.com. read +
PROMO: The Latest Shoppable Video From Complex and Levi’s® Features the Band Little Dragon read +
Vote to Send Your Favorite BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Artisan Series Contestant to Art Basel Miami. Sponsored by our partners at COMPLEX. read +
This week it's all fresh! New and true to the LX Crew, a variety of flavors too. read +
Dark Time Sunshine Added To New Aesop Rock Tour Dates, Releases Debut Video From ANX watch +
Mixing in a little old school this week that's coming back via new school these days. Loving all of the resurgence of 'ex' bands lately! Woot! read +
Mash-up is the name of the game again this week. Inspiration has surrounded us in all types of music. read +
A new week, a new world of audio and video inspiration! These are just some of LX GOODS heart throbbing video pics of the week. Hit play, repeat, and Enjoy! read +
Tunnels and Tunnels of love for the love of art now exist in the ‘underbelly’ of New York City in an old subway station. Having been kissed by the minds and hands of street artists such as Haze, Logan Hicks, Aiko, Dark Cloud… a total of 103 artists, this project was done in a space that almost no one will ever see with their own eyes. read +
“I knew what I was doing was really deep and a whole lot of people were not going to like it." - Shawn Cupid read +
Kris Markovich: artist, skater, philanthropist... friggin' awesome! watch +
Artist Olivia Rogers stirs our inner-punk rock child wildly... read +
HEAD GAMES with Jeff Filipski [video]
Picking the brain of electric, magnificent mad-man Jeff Filipski... watch +
