Download Now: The Third Twin aka Daft Punk?

So.... Supposedly, Daft Punk will be playing in 2011 under the mysterious name The Third Twin. This could all be a hoax, but maybe not, since The Third Twin is scheduled to play the Arenal Festival in Spain in August alongside heavy hitters like the Simple Minds, and the Cranberries... Excerpt from Arenal press release below. The Third Twin zip file below that. You decide.


"The Third Twin is a French electronic music duo which is getting very popular around the business in the recent months. The reason is simple: They are directly related to the famous Daft Punk. They are in the second edition of the festival which takes place from August 4-7 at the Playa El Arenal from Burriana, Castellón, Spain. The show up of this mysterious group opens the Arenal Sound line up 2011.

The stage name of The Third Twin emerged supposedly with the aim of publishing the issues proposed by Daft Punk to Disney's movie Tron: Legacy. The company initially considered the material too oriented to electronic sounds because of that they refused it. The company ordered a new batch of compositions more orchestral and traditional which finally took part of the soundtrack of the film which was recently released with great success.

Daft Punk could not sign with their original name, music themes nor use any clear reference to the film for legal reasons. That is the reason why the well-known French electronic tandem had to use allegedly that pseudonym.

The result was The Third Twin or TTT, a music project which contain the songs published that is part of that band sound rejected. It was compiled together in an album entitled Homemade where you can find those tracks such as "Evil Minds" "Technolers" or "The Time is Over." The Third Twin has their own profile on MySpace where they have an extensive music material and songs that made Homemade and reached a great amount of visits on YouTube. (http://www.thethirdtwin.com)

Arenal Sound becomes one of the many international festivals on this category to bring significant DJ's highly praised at the time, The Third Twin. (http://www.arenalsound.com). Just wait and see their performance at the festival to discover if the mystery is revealed."


Download Now: THE THIRD TWIN

TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2010

Two Thousand and Ten! When did it start? How is it already over? If you didn't know, I kinda like music. ALOT. Sort of overly obsessed. This year brought in some serious gems. Any other year the National would have been my #1 album, but Arcade Fire and LCD had to put out some amazingness that just blew mind. Does it get any better than when "Dance Yrself Clean" clean breaks? Does it get any better than putting headphones on and listening to The Suburbs all the way through like 90 times in a row? And why isn't Robyn my girlfriend yet? FYI, Damon Albarn is genius. Blur better play the U.S. in 2011. Champ by Tokyo Police Club is definitely the most underrated album of the year. And the Walkmen keep churning out albums that make me feel like I should be driving across the country on a deserted highway. When Chris Keating of Yeasayer sings the following on "Ampling Alp," you just know that everything is right in the world and 2010 was indeed an amazing year for music. "Now the world can be an unfair place at times/But your lows will have their compliment of highs/And if anyone should cheat you/Take advantage of or beat you/raise your head and wear your wounds with pride." Nuff said. Thank you 2010.

1. Arcade Fire-The Suburbs
2. LCD Soundsystem-This Is Happening
3. The National-High Violet
4. Robyn-Body Talk Trilogy
5. Gorillaz-Plastic Beach
6. Local Natives-Gorilla Manor
7. Yeasayer-Odd Blood
8. The Walkmen-Lisbon
9. Tokyo Police Club-Champ
10. Hot Chip-One Life Stand
11. Wild Nothing-Gemini
12. The Golden Filter-Voluspa
13. Miami Horror-Illumantion
14. Fitz and the Tantrums-Pickin' Up the Pieces
15. Twin Shadow-Forget
16. Surfer Blood-Astrocast
17. Vampire Weekend-Contra
19. Sleigh Bells-Treats
20. Diamond Rings-Special Affections
21. Die Antwoord-$.O.$.
22. Tame Impala-Innerspeaker
23. The Soft Pack-The Soft Pack
24. Secret Colours-Secret Colours
25. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club-Beat The Devil's Tattoo

***Kanye should be on this list but I've only had it for 3 weeks now, so it's tough to say where it would fall.

Honorable Mentions: Rusko-O.MG.!
BBU-Fear of A Clear Channel Planet
Gaslight Anthem-American Slang
Best Coast-Crazy For You
Frightened Rabbit-The Winter of Mixed Drinks

Download Now: "Pickin' Up the Pieces"-Fitz and the Tantrums

A few people have accused me of only listening to one type of music--dance music. That's an extremely false accusation. I listen to all different kinds of tunes on a daily basis. Just today I've listened to the Walkmen, LCD, The National, Hussle Club, Bowie, BRMC, The Horrors, Syl Johnson, Foals, and The Golden Filter. There's no method to my madness! I love it all. If you pigeon-hole yourself to only listening to one type of music, you're making a mistake in life. You're also dumb, ugly, and empty inside. God gave us all these different music genres so they could be heard and enjoyed. The least you could do is have an open mind and explore the wonderful gift that is music.

Although I'm not an expert in the genre, I do indeed like cutting a rug to some good soul music. As of late, there's been somewhat of a trend of white guys getting on the soul train and taking it for a ride. Mayer Hawthrone, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, and Los Angeles-based Fitz and the Tantrums are just 3 examples of why white guys singing soul music is kinda the new black. Though only time will tell where the above mentioned fall in soul's history, on "Pickin' Up the Pieces," Fitz and the Tantrums do it real and perfectly. Soul music comes from the soul and hits you in the soul. With lyrics like "I am oh so tired of loneliness/But the world don’t change" and "But i’m inclined to tell you somethin’/you never show me how you cared for me," this holds very true. I feel like my soul is getting stung by a punch from Ali while I'm simultaneously floating like a butterfly from such a grooving rhythm that the Tantrums provide. To top off it off, "Pickin' Up the Pieces" has dueling vocals. Dueling vocals always get me, but guy/girl dueling vocals are the best. On the second verse, backup vocalist Nicole Scaggs almost outshines Fitz on what is one hell of a track.

Download Now: "Pickin' Up the Pieces"-Fitz and the Tantrums

Editor's Note: You're not dumb and ugly.

Listen Now: "Take Me Over"- Cut Copy

I was gonna blog about something else today, but then I heard this song. New Cut Copy! It sounds so very Australian. As I was explaining to a friend, via email, who could not access the track due to their work taking all the fun out of work, and blocking quality music sites, I told him "Take Me Over" sounded like this....

"The beginning sounds like Men at Work. Then it starts sounding like Cut Copy with OOOOOOOh's and AHHHHHHHHHH's. Then it sounds like Men at Work and then it sounds like Cut Copy again."

So good. With Hearts on Fire, I reach out to a vegemite sandwich.

Cut Copy - "Take Me Over" (Radio Edit) Premiere by modularpeople

Download Now: Take 'Em Up-Shit Robot

Shit Robot, aka Marcus Lambkin, has put out one of the finer dance records this year, his long-awaited debut, From the Cradle to the Rave(DFA Records). Although the title of the album leaves something to be desired, the music and beats on the album do not disappoint. This should come as no surprise, 'cause pretty much everything that comes out of the DFA factory turns to gold. And with guests like Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip and DFA master sensei and LCD Soundsystem frontman, Mr. James Murphy, Shit Robot has made sure his contribution in the DFA gold-making process is a success.

Upon listening to From the Cradle to the Rave, one would think that Taylor or Murphy might steal the show on the album. This does not hold true, however, as Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem and The Juan Maclean) completely steals the show with her vocals on the standout track, "Take 'Em Up." Full disclosure: After seeing LCD Soundsystem 7 times this year(nerd or awesome? Probably both), I have developed quite the crush on Ms. Nancy. She's one of those girls that's cool without even trying. On this track, her almost seductive vocals make staying at the party for way too long sound like a good idea. Note: When you think it's time to leave, LEAVE. If you're not convinced of Nancy's charm, wait till the 4:37 mark where she kinda crushes it with a Deborah Harry-like rap that's also very reminiscent of her vocals on LCD's "Get Innocuous."

Watch the awesome video for "Take 'Em Up" and Nancy in Rotoscope below! Btw, more girls need to start wearing puffy Zubaz-like pants. You just got own it like Nancy does!

DOWNLOAD NOW: "TAKE 'EM UP"-SHIT ROBOT

Shit Robot - Take Em Up from Eoghan Kidney on Vimeo.

Bonus Viewing: THE NANCY SHOW!!!

Download Now: All Day-Girl Talk

Girl Talk released his new album today. For free. It's called All Day. You'll probably have an easier time downloading the album right here then through the Illegal Art website. So, yeah, download it.

Download Now: All Day-Girl Talk

Tracklist:
01. Oh No
02. Let It Out
03. That’s Right
04. Jump on Stage
05. This Is the Remix
06. On and On
07. Get It Get It
08. Down for the Count
09. Make Me Wanna
10. Steady Shock
11. Triple Double
12. Every Day

Download Now: "Something Else"-Diamond Rings

If you've visited us before, you'd know that we have been big fans of Diamond Rings(John O'Regan) since his infancy. We were instantly captivated by his first single "All Yr Songs" and mesmerized by the NBA jerseys that filled the accompanying video. Now, John O. is back with his debut album, Special Affections, which is filled with 10 tracks that I will now coin as Bedroom Polaroid House.

The album is filled with many gems, but Special Affections' standout track is clearly "Something Else." With a killer homemade beat and a super catchy guitar riff that reminds me of New Order's "Ceremony," Diamond Rings' admiration for a special someone comes off so sincerely with that mild lisp that accentuates many of his lyrics. There's a serious innocence that fills all of John O's vocals throughout the album that makes it extremely difficult not to like Diamond Rings and Special Affections, so it should come as no surprise that his music and eye make-up are currently garnering so much buzz. Bedroom Polaroid House, FTW!

Click here to read an interview that we did with Diamond Rings last year.

Download Now: "Something Else"-Diamond Rings