J.Cole

Real lyrics over slick piano beats? Yes, please.

Problems

Panda Bear

The layers, the beautiful layers.

Last Night at the Jetty

Das Racist feat. Chairlift

With a layered background hook reminiscent of '70s yacht rock and 80s power ballads, glorified Casio drum beats and a socially awkward storyline, Das Racist delivers a solid groove jam.

Listen to Fashion Party!

Martiv Solveig feat. Dragonette

Electrock at it's finest.

Listen to Hello (Original Mix)!

Crystal Fighters

Put on your boogie shoes.

Kid CuDi, Man on the Moon II: the Legend of Mr. Rager

I'm intro-ing this blog with something easy and fresh. Kid CuDi's new album, Man on the Moon II: the Legend of Mr. Rager, came out today. The blend of pop-dance beats, rock guitars, stoner references and nice guest appearances (Kanye, of course, Cee Lo Green and St. Vincent to name a few) are sure to make this sophomore effort a hit. Check out "Erase Me" featuring Kanye.