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Earl Sweatshirt - Doris Rhye - Woman

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And who are these new artists we've discovered this year?

Thom really needs to learn grammar.

A$AP Rocky Shares Album Art, Release Date Tonight on BET's "106 & Park", A$AP Rocky dropped by to share his video for "Fuckin' Problem", which features Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and 2 Chainz. The video is forthcoming on the internet, but he also took that opportunity to announce the release date for his perpetually delayed album LONGLIVEA$AP: January 15. http://pitchfork.com/news/48795-aap-rocky-shares-album-art-release-date/

Burial Announces New Single "One"/"Two" out December On December 17, Burial will release a new single: "One"/"Two", via Hyperdub. http://pitchfork.com/news/48800-burial-announces-new-single/

AlunaGeorge A$AP Rocky - LongLiveA$AP Atoms For Peace - Amok Azealia Banks - Broke With Expensive Taste Beck Charli XCX Christopher Owens - Lysandre Eels - Wonderful, Glorious The Flaming Lips - The Terror Low - The Invisible Way My Bloody Valentine (if not in 2012) Sky Ferreira - I'm Not Alright Suede Toro Y Moi - Anything In Return Yo La Tengo - Fade Out [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKoAzDv9F40]Suede - Sabotage (live in Portugal 2012) OFFICIAL BROADCAST ( Part 8 / 19) - YouTube[/ame]

Riddle Solved! Flying Lotus Outs Himself As Mystery Rapper Captain Murphy In probably the least surprising unmasking of the year, Flying Lotus has publicly declared himself to be the man behind the enigmatic Captian Murphy alias. http://www.factmag.com/2012/11/29/flying-lotus-outs-himself-as-mystery-beatmaker-captain-murphy/ This man is doing some great stuff right now. Very reminiscent of Madvillainy. :smoking:

Umm, no.

The Beach Boys are all about their ability to fuse together the immediacy of pop with the complexity of symphony. There is a reason why they serve as huge inspirations for some of the biggest indie bands today like Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes, and Grizzly Bear. As Robin Pecknold of the Fleet Foxes put it, "The Beach Boys' music soaks up all of America, from the sunny sound of Hawaii to the folk songs of the south to the intelligence of the north-east. In hard times, it's about remembering the romance of the country, and also about the power of the human voice to convey those emotions." I'll admit, I didn't really love Pet Sounds when I first listened to it. Sure, I could appreciate the absolutely gorgeous musical arrangements but the sheer beauty of the album really didn't hit me until I got older and experienced love and heartbreak (This is similar to how OK Computer really didn't hit me until I started working and had to commute on the crowded A train every single day). There are very few people I consider musical geniuses but Brian Wilson is one of them - he was just 24 when Pet Sounds was released! I'll end yet another one of my embarrassingly long posts with a simple Youtube link. If the following video doesn't move you, then you have no heart (or ears): [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPN53PHDwe4]The Beach Boys - Wouldn't it be nice (Vocals Only) - YouTube[/ame]

I'm sorry, I had no idea that the number of Brit Awards determine your worth. By that sound logic, Radiohead must not be the greatest band in the world as you often champion in the forum, because after all, they have 0 Brit Awards. Also Girls Aloud is one of the most beloved pop acts - I have no idea what critics you are looking at. I can point you to sources ranging from Popjustice to the BBC to the Guardian that rave over Girls Aloud. I have no idea where you get the idea that Kid A is held in higher esteem in America - people still prefer OK Computer. It's also interesting that you don't think anyone can name a song from Pet Sounds... especially considering the fact that the record contains some of the most famous songs ever (i.e. God Only Knows). In fact, the Beach Boys were (and are) more highly regarded in the UK than in the US - after all, Pet Sounds did hit #2 on the UK charts while it only hit #10 on the US charts. If anything, the UK always embraced the sounds of melancholy, a big reason why artists like the Beach Boys and Scott Walker found success across the Atlantic.

The common issue among pop groups/acts is that they're often defined by their singles so it doesn't always lead to the most cohesive album. But Tangled Up and Chemistry are exceptions to the rule: full of exciting hooks, witty lyrics, and groundbreaking production that push the boundaries of pop music. It was a tough choice but I just prefer Tangled Up. Tl:dr version: Girls Aloud are one of the greatest pop groups ever and Tangled Up is worth a listen. (Fun fact: The Sound of Girls Aloud got an 8.5 from Pitchfork, higher than any Coldplay album :P) Pet Sounds. Greatest album ever by the greatest band ever.

Why settle for 50? :)

"NEW WEBSITE AND STORE COMING SOON!" http://www.mybloodyvalentine.co.uk/ OMG it's actually happening! :shocked2:

1) Holly Herndon - Movement 2) Scott Walker - Bish Bosch

#firstclassproblems (BTW Coachella is such an incredible experience. You owe it to yourself to go at least once, especially since you're so nearby).

Yo La Tengo - Before We Run [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDojbuBQlmo]Yo La Tengo - "Before We Run" by Emily Hubley - YouTube[/ame]

Listen/Watch: Mystery Rapper Captain Murphy's Duality Mixtape "The debut mixtape from mystery rapper Captain Murphy, titled Duality, is here. Listen to the 35-minute mix over at Captain Murphy's site, where it comes with accompanying trippy visuals." http://pitchfork.com/news/48579-listenwatch-mystery-rapper-captain-murphys-duality-mixtape/ Listen/watch here: http://www.captainmurphy.xxx/

James Ferraro - Sushi Listen here: http://soundcloud.com/dazedandconfused/sets/james-ferraro-sushi-hippos

Watch Scott Walker's Strange, Slow-Motion Clip for the Ten-Minute Bish Bosch Cut "Epizootics!" "Scott Walker has shared a video for "Epizootics!", the ten-minute centerpiece from his upcoming album Bish Bosch, out via 4AD on December 3 in the UK and December 4 in the U.S." http://pitchfork.com/news/48523-watch-scott-walkers-strange-slow-motion-clip-for-the-ten-minute-bish-bosch-cut-epizootics/

Listen to Two Tracks from Scott Walker's New Album "Epizootics!" and "See You Don't Bump His Head" http://pitchfork.com/news/48512-listen-to-two-tracks-from-scott-walkers-new-album/ :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Kevin Shields Says a New My Bloody Valentine Album Will Be Out This Year http://pitchfork.com/news/48507-kevin-shields-says-a-new-my-bloody-valentine-album-will-be-out-this-year/ :loveshower: :loveshower: :loveshower:

Terrence Dixon - From The Far Future Pt. 2

That Kanye West Cruel Winter Trailer Is Fake "That cryptic 54-second teaser video thought to be linked to Kanye West's Cruel Winter project is not, in fact, linked to Kanye West's Cruel Winter project." http://pitchfork.com/news/48471-that-kanye-west-cruel-winter-trailer-is-fake/

Q&A: Thom Yorke on Atoms for Peace's 'Mechanistic' New Album On the recording process: "We were at Flea's house. We got wasted, played pool and listened to Fela Kuti all night." http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/alternate-take/q-a-thom-yorke-on-atoms-for-peaces-mechanistic-new-album-20121105