These kids are serious about their vinyl and this video counts all the hilarious, laborious ways. And it just makes the I Love Vinyl crew all that much adorabler – yes, we said adorabler. They better all be prepared for awkwardly long individual squeezes from us next time we cross paths. And we’re going to go ahead and guess that said path crossing is not too far away – watch yo’ back, pals! Or front? Side?

The highly praised and award-winning party is celebrating three years this Saturday at Le Poisson Rouge. And indeed, as always, this is a laptop free situation – it’s gonna be all vinyl, all night compliments of some of NYC’s finest DJs. The residents: Amir, Ge-Ology, The Twilite Tone, OP!, Scribe, and Jon Oliver. *Wipes up drool*

And for those that somehow haven’t yet been, this isn’t some post up against the wall joint – get ready to move something. Come with open ears and arms for “some soul, disco, dilla, boogie, hustle, hip-hop, old-school house, no wave, new jack swing, dancefloor jazz, bossa nova, salsa, funk, electro, and afrobeat.” We think they might be showing off a little.

Event Details
I Love Vinyl 3rd Anniversary Party
Saturday, May 26th

10PM

Tickets: $10 / $5 before 11PM (w/ RSVP online at www.ilovevinyl.org)
21+

Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY

We are very excited to be presenting two NYC shows featuring the marvelous miss Selah Sue. You may have heard us raving about her after sharing her most recent tune featuring J. Cole.

In just a few days, Selah will be embarking on a mini US tour, which will include show dates with her full band, as well as acoustic performances opening for Emeli Sande. Below are details on the NYC shows and more tour info is after the jump.

Enter our contest to win tickets to her NYC shows!

Event Details
Selah Sue Live on Wednesday, May 30th

Doors 6.30PM / Show 7PM
Tickets: $10

Bowery Electric
327 Bowery (@ 2nd St)
New York, NY

Selah Sue Live on Thursday, May 31

Doors 9PM / Show 9.45PM
Tickets: $10

Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Street
New York, NY

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Awww ish! What many of us have been waiting for is finally here! Sonnymoon presents their self titled debut album after releasing some stellar music via a couple beloved EPs.

To go with the release is a woozy live video for “Universal Appeal” where it seems that the out of this world Anna Wise can’t help but taunt us with her chilling vocals. Watch the video on Pitchfork.

And below for ya is a full stream of the album to help get you right for this Wednesday right here. “Watersboiled” is a must listen – surely one of our favorites!

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We are delighted to launch the start of a monthly called Offline with Grammy award-winning, hip-hop icon Q-Tip at Irving Plaza. The first one will be on June 15th.

This is all about going back to the real New York, real music, real people.

Tickets are limited so make sure you buy yours early enough here.

More Information here.

Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003

Singer/producer Colin Munroe today premiered his new track “Your Eyes” featuring K. Flay on none other than Life + Times. The track is a precursor to his upcoming mixtape, Unsung Hero, out later this summer via Karmaloop.

Folks may have already heard a couple leaks from the mixtape, including “The Fight of My Life” with the indelible Pusha T as well as “Invincible” featuring RZA and Memoryhouse.

In addition to the summer mixtape, folks can look forward to a debut album out early next year as well! In the meanwhile, listen to “Your Eyes,” download for free below, and take a peek at Colin’s tour dates with K. Flay after the jump!

Colin Munroe – “Your Eyes” ft. K. Flay [Listen on Life + Times]

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Hear two brand new songs by the ever so lovable Little Dragon. The first track is an original tune, “Sunshine” and the other is a dazzling Eurythmics cover for synth-pop jam “Here Comes The Rain Again.”

The video is brought further to life with an interview with the band on their upcoming work and some commentary on the tracks.

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Classically trained harpist and our friend Brandee Younger recently created a beautiful heartfelt song in memory of the late Trayvon Martin and the injustice he suffered.

“He Has A Name (Awareness)” aims to help “bring awareness to the issues of racial profiling and injustice today and…open our eyes to reality instead of holding to irrational beliefs due to preconceived notions.”

She goes on to share the personal impact the case had on her, “For me, having a teenage brother who appears not unlike Trayvon, I can’t help but be fearful that he will be judged unfairly, based on stereotypes and appearance.”

All proceeds from the sale of the track will be donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to support its continued work towards racial justice.

Hear the track below and purchase on Bandcamp to support this important cause.

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Straight out of Slovenia, Borka brings us an intoxicating EP filled with soulful electro-hop to keep your wheels turning and turning. What Sticks is an synthesis of old school and contemporary samples rebirthed in a way that is entirely new.

Take a listen to the entire project below and enjoy yourself!

Borka

Awww yeah. Now this is some catchy ish. Hezekiah Davis and Tone Whitfield are Johnny Popcorn, a Philly based rock, soul, and hip-hop outfit. “Power” is a snappy lo-fi garage vibe track which kind of feels like it could be a less dark and dense Hanni El Khatib tune.

The video features a slew of running babes stripping to their hearts’ content amidst good ol’ nature. “Power” is a track off the duo’s March 2012 album, The Crow, which you can stream in full below.

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Rambunctious Bay Area soul and funk band The Park join indie-country/roots artist Lee Bob Watson together form Happy Mayfield. Along with the ever dynamic Darondo, this bunch have recently released Silvercloud Time Machine, a project that honors two generations of Bay Area funk.

The first single, “Jesse James” is accompanied by a vintage style video with a thrilling chase scene straight out of the 70s. Turns out the video happens to only be the first part of a longer narrative of “crime, mystery, and romance.”

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