The 1975 – fallingforyou

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We’ve given every tip of the hat we possibly could to The 1975. So at this point, we’re just going to post their latest track “fallingforyou” — a smooth, electronic, R&B-tinged jam — and hope you’ll take our word that it’s superb. Stream it below.

“fallingforyou” appears on The 1975′s upcoming IV EP, due out May 20th via Dirty Hit/Vagrant.

DC: Come catch the 1975 at a special edition of All Things Gold on June 20th at U Street Music Hall. Advance tickets available for $12 (or $15 at the door) at the link below.

TICKETS: All Things Gold
RSVP: Facebook

STREAM: The 1975 – “fallingforyou”

Queens Of The Stone Age – Kalopsia (Ft. Trent Reznor)

Queens of the Stone Age have just released a 1:50 minute animated video preview for “Kalopsia,” the second such release from their upcoming album … Like Clockwork. “Kalopsia,” which features a vocal spot from Trent Reznor, picks up where the first release “I Appear Missing” left off but follows new characters in a menacing post-apocalyptic setting. The track is dreary and haunting until about 1:20, when it kicks into true QOTSA heavy gear. Watch it above.

Keep an eye out for …Like Clockwork, which also features a celebrity contribution from Elton John, due out June 3rd via Matador.

Interview: Wild Child

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Following the success of their self-recorded debut EP, Pillow Talk, Austin natives Wild Child have opted to remain indie for their follow-up, The Runaround. This time, however, with a sturdy fan base at their backs, Wild Child was able to cover recording costs and bring Ben Kweller on as a producer by running a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign this past winter.

The Runaround drops late this summer, and in anticipation the band be will hitting the road for a cross-country tour featuring their good friends and Austin mainstays Shakey Graves and Marmalakes. The suitably titled “Outside City Limits Tour” will hit the Hamilton in Washington D.C. on June 25th. Expect all sorts of collaboration between the three groups. Grab your tickets here.

We had the chance to ask Wild Child some questions about the tour, the Kickstarter campaign and working with Ben Kweller. Check out what they have to say after the jump.

STREAM: Wild Child – “The Tale Of You & Me”

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VIDEO PREMIERE: MMX – Ritual

Not long ago we introduced you all to MMX and their chill-inducing track “Stay.” Today we’re premiering the video for “Ritual,” another track off their phenomenal debut EP, Child. Like “Stay,” “Ritual” impresses as it builds, beginning softly with a pulsating synth line before blossoming into a stunning amalgam of keys, guitars and Ashley Wilkie’s first-class vocals. The video matches the track well, stringing together monochrome shots of the band to spectacular effect. Watch it above and study up on MMX. You’re going to want to know about these guys.

Those of you in the UK can catch MMX on tour this June. Dates after the jump.

STREAM: MMX – “Ritual”

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INTRODUCING: Antimatter People

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Psychedelic revivalism seems to be a hot genre these days. London’s Antimatter People are no stranger to it, but don’t cast them with the rest of the crowd. In an era when most psych acts opt follow a retro, lo-fi approach to their music, Yehan Jehan’s outfit opts for a crisp sound and production style — reminiscent of Pink Floyd at their finest — which ironically does more justice to their forerunners than do their compatriots. Give “Mossy Grounds” a listen below and you’ll see what we mean.

STREAM: Antimatter People – “Mossy Grounds”

New Desert Blues – Adam

New Desert Blues continue to win the West with their video for “Adam.” The piece fits the band’s bleak alt-folk just nicely, featuring a man suffering from a fatal case of mistaken identity in the middle of the desert. Watch it above and study up on these UK up-and-comers.

STREAM: New Desert Blues – “Adam”

Glass Towers – Halcyon

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Glass Towers shed the afro-pop on new single “Halcyon.” While “Jumanji” channeled the summer stylings of Vampire Weekend and Jinja Safari, the Sydney outfit’s latest venture is all about driving instrumentals and explosive choruses. There are plenty of moments when the vocals and guitars are once again reminiscent of Two Door Cinema Club, but nobody ever said that’s a bad thing. With “Halcyon,” Glass Towers are quickly proving they’ve got the chops to write big indie rock anthems worthy of larger stages. Stream it below.

Stay tuned for a release of Glass Towers’ Collarbone Jungle EP along with a debut LP, both out later this year.

STREAM: Glass Towers – “Halcyon”

Ticket Giveaway: Kurt Vile @ 9:30 Club

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Former War on Drugs frontman Kurt Vile will be making his way to the 9:30 Club on July 20th to make his first live appearance in DC since the release of his latest album, Wakin On A Pretty Daze. We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away for this special show. What do you have to do to win?

Kurt said that Wakin On A Pretty Daze is “just about [his] life, without thinking too much about it.” We want to know what album just feels like it represents your life. Like, it just gets you, man. You dig? Leave your comments in the answer below. Have at it!

MP3: Kurt Vile – “Wakin On A Pretty Day”

The 1975 – Haunt/Bed

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With three EP’s to date – Facedown, Sex, Music For Cars – and a host of rave live reviews, The 1975 are quickly cementing themselves as one of 2013′s break-out artists. Just when you thought they were done producing new material, though, they’ve revealed even more this year with their 4th EP, IV, out later this month. One of the most impressive things that they bring to the table is the eclectic mix of music they create. Their range extends from radio-ready singles like “Chocolate” and “Sex” to beautiful downtempo electro pieces like “Me” and “Facedown.” The first taste of this new EP comes in the form of “Haunt/Bed,” another example of their latter talent. Stream it below.

The 1975 will be playing a special edition of All Things Gold on Thursday, June 20th. Grab your tickets while they’re still hot at the link below…

TICKETS: All Things Gold
RSVP: Facebook

STREAM: The 1975 – “Haunt/Bed”

Adult Swim – Garage Swim

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As we mentioned in last week’s post on Thee Oh Sees, Adult Swim has brought together a handful of garage rock heavyweights for a free compilation album, aptly titled Garage Swim. Through a partnership with Williams Street Records, the media house has released nearly 20 albums over the past 6 years, but this latest project is surely a standout. Garage Swim is a gritty 52-minutes-worth of raucous head banging that features 15 as of now unreleased tracks from the likes of Mikal Cronin, The Black Lips and more.

Download Garage Swim for free here or stream it below.

STREAM: Adult Swim – Garage Swim