MP3: Women - "Black Rice"

Post punk lo-fi psych rock. I've waited a long time to use that genre title to describe a band. Thanks to 4 dudes named Women today is that day. The foursome hail from Alberta, CA, and recently released their debut full length (self titled) via ghetto blasters and tape machines through Jagjaguwar. Fans of Deerhunter, and Animal Collective will be pleased with these gentlemen. Their track "Black Rice" has been rocking my ipod silly as of late. Stream and download the track below! Then buy this record!

MP3: Women - "Black Rice"

Justice "A Cross the Universe" Trailer and MP3

The now legendary French electronic duo JUSTICE are releasing their first tour documentary and live CD "A Cross the Universe" via Ed Banger Records on November 24th. Prep yourself for two years of behind the scenes tour debauchery and an amazing live record. Below you'll find the official trailer and an MP3 of their grand finale Metallica Remix.

MP3: JUSTICE - "Finale" (Metallica)

MP3: School of Seven Bells - "My Cabal" (Robin Guthrie Mix)

As previously reported, Brooklyn's School of Seven Bells are making giant waves in the blogsphere. Call it shoegazing, starry-night dream pop, or what you will, all you need to know about this Ghostly International band is that they got their name from a mythical South American pickpocket academy that may or may not have existed in the ‘80s, and they're going on tour with M83! Check the tour dates and new MP3s below!!

Tour Dates w/ M83:

Nov 16 - Pearl Street - Northampton, MA
Nov 18 - Middle East Downstairs - Boston, MA
Nov 19 - Studio Juste Pour Rire - Montreal, QUE
Nov 20 - Opera House - Toronto, ONT
Nov 21 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
Nov 22 - Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN
Nov 25 - Neumos - Seattle, WA
Nov 26 - Richard's on Richards - Vancouver, BC
Nov 27 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR
Nov 28 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
Nov 29 - Henry Fonda Theater - Los Angeles, CA

MP3: School of Seven Bells - "My Cabal" (Robin Guthrie Mix)


MP3: School of Seven Bells - "Caldo"

MP3: Architecture in Helsinki - "That Beep"

A new single dubbed "That Beep" from the Australian indie pop outfit Architecture in Helsinki has surfaced and we'd like you to hear it in all it's badicalness. This is the first track the band has put out since it's critically acclaimed 2007 record, Places Like This, won over the cool kids. "That Beep" will be released as a digital download single via iTunes Australia on November 22nd. Aside from that, the band is busy working on their new album, Vision Revision. No release details on that yet, but we'll keep you posted. For more info and a super cool free download of RADIOCLIT's remix of "That Beep", visit THATBEEP.COM.

MP3: Architecture in Helsinki - "That Beep"

MP3: Little Boots

Making waves from a dark and overcast London is a bright new electronic pop artist called Little Boots. If you missed their CMJ Fader Fort and Brooklyn Vegan showcases, then you're SOL until their next venture to the States, because these guys are booked solid all over the United Kingdom until the end of the year. Their Arecibo EP is out on 12" through IAMSOUND on November 18th, but in the mean time, get hooked on these two catchy tracks that were produced by Joe Goddard of Hot Chip!

MP3: Little Boots - "Stuck on Repeat"



MP3: Little Boots - "Meddle"

CONTEST: Win 'The Sound of The Smiths'

Rhino Records and Badical Beats are giving YOU a chance to win the new release, The Sound of the Smiths, a collection of greatest hits, B-Sides, and Rarities from one of the greatest British pop-rock bands ever. I know The Smiths aren't exactly the type of band you think of when you visit Badical Beats, but hey, Morrissey hand picked the tracks on this one, so it's gotta be good.

Be the FIRST PERSON to email badicalbeatscontests@gmail.com and you will be the lucky winner of a copy of this new release.

If you can't wait to hear Morrissey's sweeter-than-butter vocal lines, then check out the "listening party", and when you're done with that, peep the track list below.

TRACK LIST: The Sound of The Smiths

SINGLE-CD VERSION
1. "Hand in Glove" - Single Version
2. "This Charming Man" - Single Version
3. "What Difference Does It Make" - Peel Sessions Version
4. "Still Ill" - Album Version
5. "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" - Single Version
6. "William, It Was Really Nothing" - Single Version
7. "How Soon Is Now?" - 12" Single
8. "Nowhere Fast" - Album Version
9. "Shakespeare's Sister" - Single Version
10. "Barbarism Begins At Home" - 7" Version
11. "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" - Single Version
12. "The Headmaster Ritual" - Album Version
13. "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" - Single Version
14. "Bigmouth Strikes Again" - Single Version
15. "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" - Album Version
16. "Panic" - Single Version
17. "Ask" - Single Version
18. "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby" – Single Version
19. "Shoplifters Of The World Unite" - Single Version
20. "Sheila Take A Bow" - Single Version
21. "Girlfriend In A Coma" – Single Version
22. "I Started Something I Couldn't Finish" - Single Version
23. "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me" - Single Version

DOUBLE CD DELUXE VERSION
(Includes the Single CD along with the following)
1. "Jeane" – Single B-Side
2. "Handsome Devil" - - Single B-Side, Live 1983
3. "This Charming Man" (New York vocal)- 12" Single
4. "Wonderful Woman" - 12" Single
5. "Back To The Old House" - Single B-Side
6. "These Things Take Time" - 12" Single B-Side
7. "Girl Afraid" - Single B-Side
8. "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" - Single B-Side
9. "Stretch Out And Wait" - Single B-Side
10. "Oscillate Wildly" - 12" Single B-Side
11. "Meat Is Murder" - Live In Oxford - Single B-Side
12. "Asleep" – Single B-Side
13. "Money Changes Everything" - Single B-Side
14. "The Queen Is Dead" "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty" - Medley
15. "Vicar In A Tutu" - Single B-Side
16. "Cemetry Gates" - Single B-Side
17. "Half A Person" - Single B-Side
18. "Sweet And Tender Hooligan" - 12" Single B-Side
19. "Pretty Girls Make Graves" -- Single B-Side, Troy Tate Version
20. "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before" - Album Version
21. "What's The World" -Live In Glasgow
22. "London" - Live In London