MP3: Living Ears Podcast

My boy Scotty up in SLC recently launched his blog LIVING EARS which is super rad. He's doing podcasts every week with some killer tunes laced with his commentary, rants, and raves in-between. Here are the mp3 downloads and track lists for podcast volumes #1 and #2. If you're down with it, head to Living Ears and subscribe.

MP3: Living Ears Podcast Volume #2


William Shatner - Common People
White Denim - Track 8
White Denim - Track 5
Lykke Li - Dance. Dance. Dance
Takka Takka - Everybody Say
Hot Chip - Ready for the Floor (Smoothed Out on an R&B Tip Version)
Groove Armada - Are Friends Electric (Gary Numan Cover)
Paris Hilton - Turn it Up
Modeselektor - Godspeed
Grizzly Bear - While You Wait for the Others (Live on KCRW)
Titus Andronicus - My Time Outside the Womb
The Hold Steady - Slapped Actress
Kid Sister - Control (JFK Remix)
Yo! Majesty - Hey There Girl
CSS - Left Behind
Sebastien Grainger - American Names
William Shatner - You'll Have Time


MP3: Living Ears Podcast Volume #1


The Dodos - Eyelids
Port O'Brien - I Woke Up Today
Virgins - Rich Girls
Beck - Chemtrails
The Faint - The Geeks Were Right
Battles - Leyendecker
Crystal Castles - Alice Practice
Music Go Music - Light of Love
The Ataris - Boys of Summer
The Hold Steady - Stay Positive
Alkaline Trio - Do You Wanna Know?
MGMT - Time to Pretend
MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)
Kid Cudi - Day 'N Nite (Crookers Remix)
Busy P - To Protect and Entertain (Crookers Remix)

MP3: Koushik - "Lying in the Sun"

From the inbox comes a track called "Lying In The Sun" from a Canadian artist called Koushik. He's got his "official" debut coming out on Stones Throw Records September 30th, 2008. The record is called Out My Window, and is a follow up to his "unofficial" releases of Madvilliany (Koushik Remixes) and Be With, which both dropped in 2005. I love this track because it's not your typical Stones Throw hip-hop-jazzy-sample-laced bumper. It's coming from a different place, and it's living proof of how the label loves to take risks and branch out with their artists.

MP3: Koushik - "Lying in the Sun"

MP3: Sebastien Grainger - "Map of the World"

The ex-DFA1979 thrasher, drummer, and vocal genius Sebastien Grainger is back in the spotlight, having inked a deal with Saddle Creek Records. His debut full length is set to release in October, but to hold the fans over, dude has released a four track EP dubbed American Names. If you're already sold on it, you can purchase the Digital EP on iTunes HERE, otherwise, you find the tracklisting and download below. Three cheers for new music.

American Names EP
1. American Names
2. Ways to Come Home
3. Map of the World
4. Epilogue


MP3: Sebastien Grainger - "Map of the World"

MP3: Digitalism "Kitsuné Tabloid Micromix"

You might have noticed Digitalism on the front page of Myspace when you logged in this morning to check if you're blowin' up. The German electronic masterminds are giving away a free "Micromix" download of their new mix for Kitsuné Maison Records called "Kitsuné Tabloid". The full version is mmm mmm good, so when you get the chance grab it, but for now, enjoy a download of the teaser below.

MP3: Digitalism - Kitsuné Tabloid Mircomix

4th of July MP3s from BIKINI

Yesssss... 4th of July weekend is here and a great way to get in the summer spirit is to download some new BIKINI tracks on BADICAL BEATS. The first is a cover of Feist's "one two three four", which I think they do justice, and the second is an original doowop called "I Remember Being Young". The tracks come from the Montreal based duo's new EP, Concerning the Number 7 & Your Love, which will be officially released July 7th. Listen to the good summertime jams below.

MP3: BIKINI - "12:34 (Feist Cover)"



MP3: BIKINI - "I Remember Being Young"

MP3: Santogold, Pharrell, J. Casablancas - "My Drive Thru"

The power of fashion has pulled together Santogold, Pharrell Williams, and Julian Casablancas to make an original track in the name of shoes. "My Drive Thru" was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Converse and definitely features an ALL-STAR cast. The song is badical in every sense, funky, rockin, and sure to get your kicks on the dance floor. A free online download is in the works for the masses, but for now Badical Beats has our loyal readers covered with a free download below.



MP3: Santogold, Pharrell Williams, Julian Casablancas - "My Drive Thru"

MP3: THE FAINT - "THE GEEKS WERE RIGHT"

The dark and synthful punk outfit The Faint are back with a new LP of dance filled fun. Fasciinatiion is due out August 5th on the band's very own Blank.wav imprint. Badical Beats just happened to get their paws on the single "The Geeks Were Right" which you can grab below. The Faint kick off their international tour (dates can be seen at their myspace) in support of Fasciinatiion on July 27th. Only a geek would sleep on this!



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MP3: The Faint - "The Geeks Were Right" (LINK REMOVED)

Sunny Day Sets Fire Video Series and MP3

Not too long ago, Badical Beats was all over the Sunny Day Sets Fire Brainless EP and Stranger Remix EP, which included remixes of the single "Stranger" by CSS, XXXChange of Spank Rock, The Cool Kids, and Mad Decent/Diplo. And now, just a couple months later, Sunny Day Sets Fire is back with their debut full lenght LP from IAMSOUND called Summer Palace (out now on iTunes; In stores July 8th). If you're down with the music in the vein of The Beach Boys, The Flaming Lips, Architecture in Helsinki, and Of Montreal, then you'll be down with SDSF.
Also, in conjunction with the new LP, the band has worked with 10 different directors to release a new video for each track on the album. All 10 videos will be released one by one on a weekly basis, and can be seen through the VIDEO widget below. Also, check out the FREE MP3 download of their single "Stranger" just below.


VIDEO: From Sunny Day Sets Fire's Summer Palace LP:

MP3: Sunny Day Sets Fire - "Stranger"

MP3s from Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip

When you cross socially charged poetry n' flows with well chosen electronic beats n' sounds, you have the music of a great up n' coming group called Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip. If you love the hip-hop vibes of The Streets, the electronic-pop tones of Gorillaz, and the dance floor madness created by The Chemical Brothers, then you will fall in love with these guys. They've got a new full length record entitled Angles that is quickly climbing up the UK charts. Get your mitts on a couple promo tracks from the new jam just below.

MP3: Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip - "Angles"


MP3: Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip - "Look For The Woman"

New Audio from THE SHOES

We just received word that one of our all time favorite French artists, THE SHOES, have added a new track to their Myspace Page for our listening pleasure. You can listen to "Keep that Control" and scout their long list of badical summer tour dates RIGHT HERE.

New AUDIO from Death From ABROAD

New tracks from DFA (Death From Abroad) have arrived via the inbox, and listening to them is like pure happiness to the ears. The new jams from Altz, Mock & Toof, and Syclops are certainly funkier, jazzier, and more experimental than previous DFA releases, but after a few spins, this new direction for DFA will start to grow on you. Enjoy.

MP3: Altz - "Max Motion"


MP3: Mock & Toof - "Zomby House"


MP3: Syclops - "Nelson's Back"

HEALTH // DISCO // MP3's

Music from experimental noise rockers HEALTH has been reimagined, recut, and remixed for a new album from Lovepump United called HEALTH//DISCO. The new record, which came out yesterday, features some stupendous remixes from some Badical favs. Peep the tracklist and some promo MP3's from the new record below.

Track List:
1 Triceratops (Acid Girls Rmx A)
2. Lost Time (Pictureplane Rmx)
3. Triceratops (Acid Girls Rmx B)
4. Crimewave (Crystal Castles vs. HEALTH)
5. Heaven (Narctrax Rmx)
6. Problem Is (Thrust Lab Rmx)
7. Triceratops (CFCF Rmx)
8. Lost Time (C.L.A.W.S. Rmx)
9. Tabloid Sores (Nosajthing Rmx)
10. Heaven (Pink Skull Rmx)
11. Perfect Skin (Curses! Rmx)

MP3: Health - "Problem Is (Thrust Lab Remix)"


MP3: Health - "Triceratops (CFCF Remix)"


MP3: Health - "Heaven (Pink Skull Remix)"

MP3's from Free Blood

Free Blood, the Brooklyn-based duo consisting of former !!! (Chk Chk Chk) member John Pugh and fashion designer Madeline Davy, are releasing their debut single (through Rong Music / DFA Records) entitled “Never Hear Surf Music Again” (due out tomorrow on 12” vinyl and digital download). A second single dubbed "Royal Family" (due out July 15th) comes with the title track, the B-Side "Grumpy", and some bangin' remixes from The Brothers and Greg Wilson. You can expect a Fall 2008 full length release with all these singles and more. Below are a couple Free Blood tracks and a Hot Chip remix that will help convince you of this band's greatness.

MP3: Free Blood - "Never Hear Surf Music Again"


MP3: Free Blood - "Grumpy"


MP3: Free Blood - "Quick and Painful (Hot Chip Remix)"

Assorted MP3's from The Bake Sale

The highly anticipated Bake Sale EP from The Cool Kids came out this week on iTunes, and the smells of those fresh brownies n' beats are making waves across the blogsphere. The CD won't be hitting the store shelves until June 10th, but we've got some assorted MP3's from the EP that should hold you over until then. And in case you missed out on our recent post on Flosstradamus remixing the Cool Kids, you can check that out HERE.

MP3: The Cool Kids - "What Up Man"


MP3: The Cool Kids - "The Bassment Party"

MP3: Beck - "Chemtrails"

A track from Beck's yet-to-be-titled new album has surfaced, and it's mmm mmm gooooooooood. The new record is going to be produced by the mastermind, Danger Mouse. The collaboration between those two musical minds should produce something very interesting, so we will be sure to keep you posted as new material surfaces. In the meantime, you can STREAM and DOWNLOAD a decent rip of "Chemtrails" (thanks to JP's Blog) just below...

MP3: Beck - "Chemtrails"

MP3: LAZRtag - "Work Is Play"

I spent a long weekend off in beautiful San Francisco, soaking up the fog and the city sounds. When I arrived home, I had too many new emails to count, but an email from LAZRtag never goes unnoticed. This one is his first official single, called "Work is Play", and we are happy to share it with you on Badical Beats. Enjoy :)

MP3: LAZRtag - "Work is Play" (feat. Dani)

Autokratz MP3s + Mix Tape

We are going bonkers over Autokratz' and all their new music. First, they've got a new single on their space called "Stay the Same" which will be featured on their new album from Kitsune to be released in June 2008. The track is superb, and hopefully, an indicator of the genius to come in June with the full length.

If you thought the Autokratz madness stopped there, think again. Next, we are hooking it up with a brand new track called "False Flag Attack" ,as well as their new "May 2008 - Mix Tape" which features remixes and joints by Badical favs like LA Riots, Blamma Blamma, SebastiAn, and Hearts Revolution. Below you can find the track list for the mix tape and the MP3's that are gonna kick start your weekend.

"May 2008 - Mix Tape" Track List:

Autokratz - False Flag Attack

Hearts Revolution - Switchblade (LA Riots mix)

Wombats - Backfire at the Disco (South Central remix)

Madame Mim - Electric KoolAid (database mix)

Alex Gopher - Bingo

Cazals - Somebody Somewhere (Blamma Blamma mix)

Midnight Juggernauts - Shadows (Knightlife mix)

daveVT Vs iPunk - Boxenluder

Lissat & Voltaxx - Initial Energie (Tempered DJ’s Distortion mix)

SebastiAn - Momy


MP3: Autokratz - "False Flag Attack"


MP3: Autokratz - "May 2008 - Mix Tape"

MP3's from Truckasaurus' Debut

With approvals from Pitchfork and Vice Magazine, Truckasauras are beginning to make a name for themselves. The Seattle based electronic band just released their debut album from Fourthcity, entitled Tea Parties, Guns & Valor. You can stream the entire album on the widget below, and download the two promo tracks as usual. Keep an ear out for "Super Copter", their tribute version to the theme song from the popular 1980's TV show Airwolf. Badical.

MP3: Truckasaurus - "Porkwich"


MP3: Truckasaurus - "Super Copter"

Pete Rock to Release NY’s Finest Instrumentals

If you're into the world of hip-hop, then the name Pete Rock might ring a bell. Over the span of his career, The Soul Survivor has worked with anyone and everyone worth mentioning in hip-hop music. He's been labeled by many as one of the most legendary producers to hit the boards, and is credited as bringing the influence of soul into hip-hop production. Pete Rock's most recent album, from the Brooklyn-based label Nature Sounds, is called NY's Finest, and it stormed the hip-hop world with its release back in February. Now Pete is releasing the raw, uncut, instrumental follow-up, completely stripped of the MCs. The instrumental album also features two bonus tracks not heard on the original record. We're gonna hook it up with four instrumentals from Pete's new jam. Sit back, relax, and zone out with some classic, soulful beats.

MP3: Pete Rock - "914" (Instrumental)


MP3: Pete Rock - "We Roll" (Instrumental)


MP3: Pete Rock - "Till I Retire" (Instrumental)


MP3: Pete Rock - "PJs" (Instrumental)

MP3: Cut Copy - "Hearts On Fire (Midnight Juggernauts Remix)"

The good people at Modular Records are bring us the inbox goodness once again with an older Cut Copy track remixed by Midnight Juggernauts. The Hearts On Fire single will be released on 12", CD, and digital July 5th. You can also check out bangers from Cut Copy's latest full length, In Ghost Colours, on their space.

MP3: Cut Copy - "Hearts On Fire (Midnight Juggernauts Remix)"