Record Store Day Crystal Castles Release

Today is record store day, and bands are dropping special albums all over the country. Crystal Castles got into the spirit of things by releasing Doe Deer, and we here at the cheetah managed to stumble over a few decent quality radio rips of the single itself and B-Side Celestica.

Celestia is an airy, almost dreamy cut from Crystal Castles, and in sharp contrast to Doe Deer, which is a pounding and aggressive track, maybe one of the most aggressive things I've heard from the band.

The thing which is immediately noticeable about both tracks it seems that they rely significantly less on the tinny, 8-bit aesthetic that was so defining about their first album - although that may be a result of the rips.

Anyways, these tracks do have me pumped to see what the band can do with a second album, and makes me absolutely positive that I will need to see them as soon as possible.

Crystal Castles - MS|OS

Crystal Castles - Doe Deer

Crystal Castles - Celestica

Two New LCD Soundsystem Songs!

We All Really Want Someone To Shout For just posted two brand new songs from LCD Soundsystem, supposedly off their upcoming album This Is Happening! While their first single, "Drunk Girls" was a bit confusing, with its early, rough vibe, these songs reflect more of the polished and glorious feel of Sound of Silver, as well as the lyrical earnestness that was so prevalent on that album. The first is a somewhat low quality cut of "I Can Change," a groovy, smooth track that highlights the pleasant timbre that James Murphy's voice has developed and reminds me a bit of "Someone Great," which is awesome, because that song is incredible.

The second is called "Dance Yourself Clean," and is a eight minute epic that is somewhat unlike anything that LCD Soundsystem has ever done. Its definitely slow burning, with a steady rhythm that carries the song to the conclusion. Check it out!

LCD Soundsystem - MS|OS

LCD Soundsystem - Dance Yourself Clean

LCD Soundsystem - I Can Change

*Update - It looks like the album may have been leaked...

The Hold Steady - Barely Breathing

Who has two thumbs and has been listening to The Hold Steady's albums on repeat in anticipation for Heaven is Whenever? This guy. Anyways, they've released another track, entitled barely breathing. It has a clarinet solo, which is new for The Hold Steady.

The Hold Steady - MS|OS

The Hold Steady - Barely Breathing
(via stereogum)

Band of Horses New Music Video

Band of Horses released their first song off their upcoming album Infinite Arms in music video form. The song is called "Compliments" and is an upbeat, anthemic jaunt for the Northwest indie rockers. A bit of a departure from the much darker Cease to Begin, but a nice song nevertheless.

Band of Horses - MS|OS

LCD Soundsystem Watch 2k10 - This Is Happening

LCD Soundsystem announced their new album title - This Is Happening, and revealed the cover, above.

May 18th.

That is all.

The Hold Steady Watch 2k10

The Hold Steady are about to release their new album Heaven is Whenever on May 5th, and we have these two gorgeous gems to keep us occupied until it comes out. The first, "Rock Problems," released by NY Mag, is a classic Hold Steady anthem with a crazy guitar riff right in the middle. The second, and newer, track is called "Hurricane J," and is an equally epic track with lyrics focusing on that eternally messed up girl the Hold Steady has known forever.

The tracks don't necessarily seem groundbreaking, but considering that they were written and demoed in the back of their tour bus, theyre solid pieces and I'm excited to see how the rest of the album shapes up

The Hold Steady - MS|OS

The Hold Steady - Rock Problems

The Hold Steady - Hurricane J

LCD Soundsystem Watch 2k10 - First Single "Drunk Girls"

LCD Soundsystem has leaked the first single off there yet to be titled upcoming album. Its called "Drunk Girls," and its... pretty good. It has alot of the energy and rawness of their early singles, like "Yeah," as well as alot of the verbal adeptness if such tracks as "Losing My Edge." Nothing that jumps out with the sublime beauty of Sound of Silver, but its nice to hear some of that infections energy coming of James Murphy golden pipes (well, dirty bronze tubes, at least) once again. Its only available on youtube at the moment, but you should still give it a spin for a nice little preview of what awaits.

Also on the net is a bit of this song "Pow Pow." Due to be release on April 30th, only a bit of it is available, but its hella disco and if you loop the track infinately you can barely even tell that only about a minutes available...

LCD Soundsystem - "Pow Pow"

LCD Soundsystem - MS|OS

The Hold Steady

:)

Shit's goin' down in May.

*excited*

Vampire Weekend

oh boy, oh boy. January will be a good month.