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New Beach House - “Norway”

November 26, 2009
5599856_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Relax - that explosion you heard earlier was just the blogosphere blowing up over the release of "Norway," the first blissful new tune from Beach House's forthcoming (and mega-appropriately titled) Teen Dream. Strap yourself down before listening,... read more »

New Arctic Monkeys - “Catapult”

November 26, 2009
B000btdmdc HYPEFUL — Oh, those cheeky Arctic Monkeys! Both darker and deeper, the group's third album Humbug is a slowburner that rewards with repeat listens and proves that a young buzz band can, in fact, mature. Now, to support Humbug's second single and album stand... read more »

Solange Covers Dirty Projectors’ “Stillness Is The Move”

November 26, 2009
3411254-2055041742_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Woah! The surprise cover of 2009 comes courtesy of Solange (y'up - Beyonce's l'il sis) and her R&B twist on hipster fave "Stillness Is The Move" by the Dirty Projectors. Sure, "Stillness" was arguably the first Dirty Projectors song that actua... read more »

New Michael Jackson - “This Is It”

November 26, 2009
3953397_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Late last night, the title song from the new Michael Jackson documentary/concert film This Is It was released online for all to hear. Despite its upbeat title, the new track is a morose ballad that might disappoint fans expecting another "Billie ... read more »

Fanfarlo Cover Smashing Pumpkins’ “We Only Come Out At Night”

November 26, 2009
3552921_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Having already released one of Hypeful's favorite albums from the first half of '09, London-based Fanfarlo have managed to keep themselves busy recording a series of covers in one of the band member's living rooms. For the first of their self-dubb... read more »

Top 30 Albums of 2009 (So Far…)

November 26, 2009
5350130_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Better late than never, here are Hypeful's picks for the top 30 albums of 2009 (so far). Although a best-of-the-year list may seem a bit premature, it's mainly an opportunity to showcase some excellent albums that sadly may not make the final year... read more »

Updates Coming Soon - I Swear!

November 26, 2009
HYPEFUL — Apologies for the extended hiatus while I've taken care of some personal matters. Fresh, daily updates coming super-soon. I swear! MP3: Jay Reatard - "Waiting For Something" read more »

New Arctic Monkeys - “Crying Lightning”

November 26, 2009
B000btdmdc HYPEFUL — With Shadow Puppets and side projects put on hold, the Arctic Monkeys are finally prepping the release of their highly-anticipated Josh Homme-produced third LP, Humbug (Aug. 25th). Although the first single "Crying Lightning" has been a staple of ... read more »

King of Pop Michael Jackson Dead at 50

November 26, 2009
3256394-1663452818_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Sad news. In honor of the undisputed King of Pop, please enjoy these 50 covers of Michael Jackson's greatest hits. MP3s: Mika - "I Want You Back" Nickel Creek - "I Want You Back" KT Tunstall - "I Want You Back" Lightspeed Champion - “Thriller” Be... read more »

New Tunesday - 06.16.09

November 26, 2009
3473069-1942819321_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Every Tuesday, Hypeful teams up with Salad Days Music to pick and preview the week's best new album releases. Bend an ear to this week's choicest selections after the jump! Among the Oak & Ash - Among the Oak & Ash The Builders and ... read more »

New Tunesday - 04.21.09

April 21, 2009
Default_artist_40px HYPEFUL — Every Tuesday, Hypeful teams up with Salad Days Music to pick and preview the week's best new album releases. Bend an ear to this week's choicest selections after the jump! Art Burt - Art Brut vs. Satan MP3: Art Brut - "Just Desserts" ... read more »

New Kelly Clarkson Video - “I Do Not Hook Up”

April 21, 2009
5183395_thumb40 HYPEFUL — The video for Kelly Clarkson's latest mega-infectious single "I Do Not Hook Up" has leaked onto a Chinese video sharing site. Although the clip may be a bit too literal, it's still fun to see Kelly seduce model Lee Kholafai at a highfalutin soiree... read more »

New Tunesday - 04.14.09

April 14, 2009
3530550_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Every Tuesday, Hypeful teams up with Salad Days Music to pick and preview the week's best new album releases. Bend an ear to this week's choicest selections after the jump! Bill Callahan - Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle MP3: Bill Callahan -... read more »

The National & St. Vincent Cover Crooked Fingers’ “Sleep All Summer”

April 13, 2009
B00003xaus HYPEFUL — The National’s Matt Berninger recently teamed up with St. Vincent to cover Crooked Fingers' "Sleep All Summer." Quite the indie dream pairing, huh? Aside from the addition of some gentle horns, it's a fairly straightforward and lovely cover that c... read more »

New Where The Wild Things Are Trailer Features Arcade Fire

March 25, 2009
B0002ivn9w HYPEFUL — The new trailer for Spike Jonze's much-delayed Where the Wild Things Are is not just a visual feast, it also features an acoustic and studio mix of Arcade Fire's "Wake Up!" Too bad we all have to wait until its October release date, I want to watc... read more »

New Tunesday - 03.24.09

March 24, 2009
Default_artist_40px HYPEFUL — Every Tuesday, Hypeful teams up with Salad Days Music to pick and preview the week's best new album releases. Bend an ear to this week's choicest selections after the jump! 1990's - Kicks Stream: Entire Album Condo Fucks – Fuckbook MP... read more »

Vampire Weekend Play “White Sky” On Late Night; Premiere “Cousins” In Mexico

March 20, 2009
3762517_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Although there's no release date set for Vampire Weekend's sophomore release, 2008's prep princes have been showcasing a few new ditties. First up, the group performed live staple "White Sky" complete with a string section for Jimmy Fallon. (They ... read more »

New Tunesday - 03.17.09

March 17, 2009
Default_artist_40px HYPEFUL — Every Tuesday, Hypeful teams up with Salad Days Music to pick and preview the week's best new album releases. Bend an ear to this week's choicest selections after the jump! An Horse - Rearrange Beds MP3: An Horse - "Postcards" STREAM: Full Alb... read more »

New Voxtrot - “Trepanation Party”

March 17, 2009
3349594-1120969241_thumb40 HYPEFUL — Welcome back, Ramesh! After laying far too low for the past couple of years, Voxtrot have announced their return with a new song and SXSW showcase plans. The new tune was produced and recorded by Jim Eno (Spoon) at his studio in Austin and availab... read more »

Pete Doherty Performs “English Roses” Acoustic; Streams New Album

March 17, 2009
Default_artist_40px HYPEFUL — Check out Pete Doherty's lovely acoustic version of “Last of the English Roses," the first single from his upcoming solo effort Grace/Wastelands (Mar 24th). Additionally, the full album is now spinning over on Pete's MySpace page. (via Culture Bul... read more »
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