Your favorite Brazilians are FINALLY back with their latest record (we’ve literally been waiting YEARS), Tropical/Bacanal over on Mad Decent.  The band worked on their sophomore studio album with producers like Diplo and Filip Nikolic of Poolside. It also features guest cameos from Caetano Veloso, Kool A.D., Ce’Cile, Rizzle Kicks, and the Death Set!

Check out the video for their single “Kilo” below and get yourself a copy Tropical/Bacanal on or stream the entire album (for free woohoo!) on .

It has been seventeen years since Cat Power’s (Chan Marshall) debut album Dear Sir (1995) and over half a decade since her critically acclaimed album The Greatest (2006) was released.  Six years later new music from the Atlanta native has finally surfaced.  The new song “Ruin” is the single from her ninth studio album Sun.  The song seduces listeners with a choppy mix of piano riffs and drumming.  ”Ruin” is set to be released later this year 2012.

It has been almost three years since we have heard from Brooklyn based group Grizzly Bear (Daniel Rossen, Ed Droste, Christopher Bear, Chris Taylor).  Back in 2009 the band released their third album Veckatimest. The album was received well, leaving fans in anticipation of what was next to come.  On June 5, 2012 the band posted “Sleeping Ute” on their website, giving listeners their first glimpse of there new Untitled album, set to be released September 17/18, 2012 worldwide.

First of all, we’d like to say thank you to the fan goer who recorded a live upcoming song of The xx at the Battersea Art Centre. It wasn’t for you, this would never had happened. The xx introduced “As I Am” in concert, and do we love it. From the familiar simple guitar melody, backed up by irregular beats from Jamie xx, the tune is a keeper. It is strange lyrically, usually because we’re use to the subtle sexual infatuation from before, but a change is good. Check out the video below!

There’s no better way to announce a new album than making an eerie, self-reflective video with little clues of what should be expected. Finally, Animal Collective’s follow up album, entitled Centipede Hz, is to be released in September on Domino. Pre-oders of a 7″ b/w vinyl are already available, with “Honeycomb” and “Gotham” featured on each side.  It’s been years since the band collectively created a new collection, so it’s safe to say that this should be exciting. The band’s website currently shares the video, stretched from corner to corner. You can pre-order the 7″ above, as well as “Honeycomb” in the player.

Moheak Radio and Goldenvoice were very proud to present The Wombats, alongside Static Jacks and The Neighbourhood, at The El Rey. Where should we start? Both opening bands were universally solid, which is always a plus when the anticipation of the main attraction is on the corner of our minds. And of course, the reason many congregated inside the beautiful theater – The Wombats. Energetic throughout, and never forgetting about their fans, The Wombats hit tracks from old and new. It was almost impossible to not have had fun, with almost everyone with the lyrics on their sleeve waiting to sing. From “My First Wedding” to “Tokyo”, we went down nostalgia lane as The Wombats stole the night.

More photos below!

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Everybody has heard and seen the video of Chris Chu and The Morning Benders, supported by a full orchestra, as they performed their hit live, “Excuses”. Ever since its viral appearance, The Morning Benders began swinging with their drop of their album Big Echo. Since then we haven’t heard too much from the band, besides festival and concert appearances. And so after all the anticipation for whats next from these guys, it has been confirmed that the collective new band name will be “POP ETC”. Why? No idea, and don’t care too much either because this new project has had our ears raised. Dont believe me? Check out yourself!

Iceland’s Of Monsters and Men (Photo by Anthony Bacigalupo) have caught the golden train of early success in the United States.  This six piece indie folk group like to be referred to as daydreamers coming all the way from Garðabær, Iceland. They gained international attention after winning Iceland’s Músíktilraunir (an annual battle of the bands competition) back in 2010.  Members Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir (vocals/guitar), Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson (vocals/guitar), Brynjar Leifsson (guitar), Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson (drums), Árni Guðjónsson (piano/accordian), Kristján Páll Kristjánsson (bass) have been compared to the early sounds of Arcade Fire and Mumford & Sons.  There debut album My Head is an Animal was released April 3, 2012 (Universal Music Group) with singles “Little Talks” and “Dirt Paws”. You can check them out this summer at 91x Fest @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA on (6/3/12) —and—Outside Lands @ Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA (8/10-12/12).

LA natives OFF! will be releasing their full-length self-titled debut on May 8th via Vice. We’re excited for our legendary Keith Morris, and what he has in store for their debut. With the video “Wiped Out” already out, as well as the tune “King Kong Brigade”, we’re almost positive to be expecting that classic hardcore-punk energy they’re infamous for. And now, Keith and his reputed band are sharing a new one, streaming at (with a sweet article on the band as well).

Check out “Totally Psyched” with Keith Morris on Moheak for more details about what OFF! has in store!

Santigold has a new album Master of My Make-Believe which will be released May 1st -Downtown/Atlantic records- Wrapping up weekend two of Coachella, Santigold prepares for the remainder of her North American Tour with highlights at Bonnaroo & Sasquatch Festival

04-30 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
05-08 Philadelphia, PA – The Trocadero
05-09 Providence, RI – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
05-11 Portland, ME – State Theatre
05-12 Clifton Park, NY – Northern Lights
05-15 Toronto, ON – Kool Haus
05-16 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
05-25 George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre (Sasquatch Festival)
05-26 Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
05-28 Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
05-29 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
06-04 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom
06-06 Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
06-07 Houston, TX – House Of Blues
06-09 Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo
06-10 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
06-12 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
06-13 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
06-15 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
06-16 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
06-18 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
06-19 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
06-22 Boston, MA – House Of Blues
06-23 New York, NY – Governors Ball Music Festival
06-28 Rothbury, MI – Electric Forest Festival
06-29 Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
08-04 New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Arena