Welcoming Back... The Black Keys

Hear The Black Key's new single 'Tighten Up' produced by Danger Mouse on their myspace now.

http://www.myspace.com/theblackkeys

It is taken from their new upcoming album 'Brothers', which if the above picture is the actual artwork, it is the greatest album cover ever (perhaps I'm getting a little too carried away here).

and have a spin of my propeller...

She & Him - In The Sun

Summer Camp - Ghost Train

Summer Camp - Ghost Train (viral) from Paddy Power on Vimeo.

Darwin Deez - Radar Detector

Robin Pecknold covers Joanna Newsom

everybody has their time in the firing line

when we speak, I find it hard to think straight

GANGLIANS - MONSTER HEAD ROOM

A 2009 release, but one well worth seeking out. Released on Woodsist (Kurt Vile, Woods, Vivian Girls) 'Monster Head Room' is more brilliance from the new lo-fi brigade. Ganglians sound like a much more expansive band than alot of their label mates. There are acoustic numbers of searching love with distant sweet harmonies and swirling summer wind guitars. There are more swaggering numbers with built up rhythms and 60's echoes. Reviews pick up on Kinks, Beach Boys and Grizzly Bear similarities, and they are definitely present. Whilst the album certainly feels nostalgic, there are enough elements and variety for it to sound fresh and needed.

SARAH JAFFE - SUBURBAN NATURE

I only downloaded this album yesterday but I felt I had to write about it straight away, and to try and get it heard by lots and lots of people. It deserves to heard. Think Slow Club. Think Laura Marling. Think Belle & Sebastian. Think bloody amazing-awesomeness. It's not released for a month or two, and is only on a small label, but I strongly recommend getting your nice little hands on it.

13 beautiful tracks, a truly unique and gorgeous voice, stunning folk acoustic backing. A pleasure to listen to, and I haven't really stopped listening. Here is one of the best tracks, an amazing number called Clementine (a name I've been hearing a lot lately).

I know there is alot of folk/acoustic singer/songwriter stuff out there, but with 'Suburban Nature' must be one of the best releases of the last few years, hopefully Sarah Jaffe will get recognition for it. And I don't even know how to say her last name.