Surfer - The Hot 100 Movie

Is Tropical - South Pacific

Is Tropical and Crystal Fighters played Music Hall of Williamsburg last night. In what was the most out of left field and surprisingly awesome show of the year so far, both bands completely slayed it. The house was packed for Is Tropical and they brought it from the start. I was unsure how their sound would translate live. Well, they quickly answered that question. They sounded awesome. Give them a listen. For a while I thought that Crystal Fighters had their work cut out for them, which they did. But they were up to the challenge as well. Bringing their own brand of weird energy and awesome vibes, with their Jesus like front man and shirtless guitarist. They killed it too. I cannot stress how fun both of them were. Check them out.

FEVR PITCH - Before The World Ends

So FEVR PITCH is a project from Corey Baker, the man behind Kill Paris; who incidentally is absolutely blowing up my page right now. But, you've got to give it to the man. He puts out bangers. So what do we think of this one gang?

Kill Paris - Keep Your Secrets In Midnight City

Just when you thought it was safe to call it a day with the remixes to M83's Midnight City, it's not. But it's tough to even call this a remix. Really, it's more of a sample. And a tasteful one at that. Kill Paris first came onto my radar a couple weeks ago with his uber catchy "Shades of Funk". This keeps things going. Definitely give him a listen. Worthy of a couple minutes. Banger.

Ladyhawke - Sunday Drive

Not sure how I missed this leak. Ladyhawke's got an album coming out May 29th. I was pretty taken aback with her debut album back in 2009. She's got a great and unique sound. I am excited to hear what her follow album has in store. For some reason I don't think it will disappoint.

Beastie Boys Sabotage - Amazing Tribute Video

Kill Paris - Shades Of Funk

Oh word?! A head bobber from the get go. Instantly catchy and you're hooked.

Brooklyn Decker - GQ Photo Shoot

This is  pretty self explanatory here. But I must say. A very tasteful and well done video here. I love the music and the use of the old analog TV's and VHS tapes. The whole thing was just visually stunning. And Brooklyn Decker's OK too. The artist is Glass Candy; the track is "Feeling Without Touching".

The Twelves - 08.05.2012

Loving this track right now. These guys are playing at Le Poisson Rouge on Saturday night. Check them out!

R.A.C. - Hollywood (Feat. Penguin Prison)

Just another solid tune from R.A.C. Whimsical and airy, just in time for summer. Happy to see the homeboy Penguin Prison getting some work too. He's been around for a few years now. Just opened for Miike Snow at Terminal 5 a couple weeks ago. It's about time he got his.

Ghost Beach - Miracle

Another solid tune from the Ghost Beach boys. Josh Ocean and Eric Mendelsohn continue to take it to eleven. They are playing this weekend at Spike Hill in Williamsburg if you're around. Well, they're playing whether or not you're around. But if you are, you have no excuse not to go. These guys are one of the most talented bands I have come across in quite some time and I look forward to watching their meteoric rise to the top. Take a listen won't you?

Code Red @ Teahupoo

Death on a stick out there, mate!

Goldroom - Fifteen

Teen Daze - What You Feel

The Knocks - Learn To Fly

Passion Pit - Take A Walk

It's been a while since we heard anything out of the Passion Pit camp. To be honest, I sort of forgot they existed. I'll be curious to see if they can back up their ridiculously successful and catchy album "Manners" with their forthcoming one. Due out in July. What do you think?

Adam Yauch aka MCA Is Dead - Rest In Peace

He was too young. He will be missed. It is a very sad day today. He was an integral part of the soundtrack of my youth. We were blessed to have him.

Kate Upton - The Cat Daddy?

Ok - so, we're breaking from tradition here. They say sex sells. Well consider this an experiment.

Nas - Take It In Blood

I found my old CD book the other day going through my stuff at my house. It's sort of like a time capsule. This was before itunes and ipods. Just straight up scratched CD's, in a gigantically cumbersome case that weighs about 30 pounds. A model of inefficiency, really. But anyways, I slipped in Nas' It Was Written and it was the first time I have heard that album since college at least. I time traveled. And thought, it was time for a throwback on TMD. So check it out. It's just as good, if not better than it was 15 years ago.