Fol Chen
“In Ruins”
Fol Chen are set to release Part II: The New December on July 6 via Asthmatic Kitty. They’ve been described as “cool,” “pretty sweet,” and “interesting” by my friend Jonathan Fielding.
• Fol Chen: http://www.folchen.com
• Asthmatic Kitty: http://asthmatickitty.com
[Photo: Juliana Paciulli]
Zs
“Acres of Skin”
Check out Zs’ amazing live performance for “Acres of Skin” for terroreyes.tv, recorded in a backyard in Austin, TX during SXSW. Their new album, New Slaves, is due May 11 on The Social Registry, AND IT IS SO FUCKING GOOD.
• Zs: http://www.myspace.com/zstheband
• The Social Registry: http://www.thesocialregistry.com
Captain Ahab
The End of Irony [short film]
Captain Ahab’s third album, The End of Irony, was released this week on Deathbomb Arc. Check out the companion film above.
• Captain Ahab: http://www.myspace.com/captainahab
• Deathbomb Arc: http://deathbombarc.com
Designer Drugs
“Drop Down”
Here’s the new, official, ultra-limited video for Designer Drug’s 2009 track “Drop Down,” directed by Kevin Calero. You can purchase the single at iheartcomix.
• Designer Drugs: http://myspace.com/designerdrugsclubmusic
Gil Scott-Heron
“New York Is Killing Me” [feat. Nas]
I’m New Here was released February 9 on XL Recordings. Check out Nas’ added rhymes. New York is just killing him.
• Gil Scott-Heron: http://gilscottheron.net
• XL Recordings: http://www.xlrecordings.com
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