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Posted by Michael Yu, May 30, 03:55 PM EST

As brought to you a few weeks ago here , The Danger Doom 'Occult Hymn' EP is now available to download in full at Adult Swim . After you take a listen, let us know what you think.

Posted by Michael Yu, May 30, 03:42 PM EST

Chronicling the ever-widening musical world of the Brighton-based producer, record collector, musician and DJ, Quantic is set to release his fourth solo record, 'An Announcement To Answer' on Ubiquity Records July 25th. Joined by Portland-based MC Ohmega Watts, Noelle Scaggs (The Rebirth) and Tempo (Candela All Stars) alongside Puerto Rican-based trumpeters Major and Javier Marrero, 'An Announcement To Answer' will mark Quantic's next step in the...

Posted by Michael Yu, May 26, 11:31 AM EST

With more acts to be announced mid-summer, The Roots, Thievery Corporation, Brazilian Girls, The New Deal, RJD2, Perpetual Groove, The Juan McLean, Brothers Past, Lotus, Orchard Lounge and the Elemental Harmonics are set to play at this year's Camp Bisco festival. Musical hosts the Disco Biscuits, will also be playing two sets each night. Taking place on August 25 and 26 at Hunter Mountain Ski and Lodge in Hunter, New York, Camp Bisco V will feature two stages, almost 20 musical acts,...

Posted by Michael Yu, May 25, 10:22 AM EST

The new single from Zero 7's forthcoming album, 'The Garden,' "Throw It All Away" features long-time vocalist Sia. Watch the video for it here (Quicktime), here (Windows Media) or

Posted by Michael Yu, May 25, 09:37 AM EST

In anticipation of DJ Shadow's forthcoming album, 'The Outsider,' set to be released in August, he will be playing a handful of rare UK dates beginning in June. While no word on when he will make it to the states, I'm crossing my fingers that it will be soon. June 2006 8 - Bristol Blue Mountain 9 - London Fabric 10 - Liverpool Chibuku 11 - Nottingham Stealth 23 - O2 Wireless Festival, London Hyde Park 24 - O2 Wireless Festival, Leeds August 2006 26 - Liverpool...

Posted by Michael Yu, May 24, 12:59 PM EST

Strange and submersive, the video for the first single, "Silent Shout" from The Knife's forthcoming album is now playing at the below links. Directed by Andreas Nilsson, the video can be best summed up as a bit creepy, but in a good way. The Knife consist of Swedish brother and sister Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson. Due out July 25, 2006, 'Silent Shout' will be The Knife's first domestic release and third overall album.

Posted by Michael Yu, May 24, 10:52 AM EST

An architect of funk music, the legendary Maceo Parker is set to play in NYC on June 14th. Presented by S.O.B.'s Concerts, Maceo Parker w/ special guests will take the stage at Irving Plaza, delivering sounds that people have come to love for several decades. See below for more details. ---- Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 9:00 PM Admission: $32 in Advance, $35 Day of Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com and the Irving Plaza Box Office. The amazing P-funk Parker has been at it with his...

Posted by Michael Yu, May 22, 06:10 PM EST

A six part series exploring Brazilian Music, Gilles Peterson presents 'Gilles Peterson In Brazil - The Podcast Series.' Produced by Ether Music in association with Braham, starting June 13th to coincide with Brazil's first World Cup match versus Croatia as well as the release of 'Gilles Peterson Back In Brazil,' visit brahma.com/gillespeterson to download a free podcast. 30 minutes in length, these podcasts (6 in total) will feature historic in-depth interviews with A-Z of Brazilian...

Posted by Michael Yu, May 22, 02:08 PM EST

Taking place August 5th at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California, the 2006 Rock the Bells festival, “the ultimate platform of integrity for conscious, hardcore, and independent music,” is set to feature hip-hop artists Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Wu-Tang Clan, Redman and De La Soul. Additional performers include Aesop Rock, Living Legends, DEL The Funky Homosapien, Immortal Technique, MURS 3:16, Supernatural and Planet Asia. There will also be live art presentations, turntablist...

Posted by Michael Yu, May 22, 12:47 PM EST

It shouldn't come as a surprise, but Gnarls Barkley have made chart history once again in the UK with the single "Crazy" securing its eighth week as the number one single. Beating out Tony Christie's "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo," which held its position at number 1 for seven weeks, "Crazy" is now the most successful single released in Britain in over a decade. Other singles making headway overseas include LL Cool J's "Control Myself" and Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California."

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