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[Album] Broken Bells: "After The Disco"

This is one release that I've personally been waiting on for awhile. Nearly four years have passed since DJ Danger Mouse and The Shins' James Mercer linked up for arguably one of 2010's best releases in their self-titled project, dubbed "Broken Bells." The project was an instant hit, and also the last we heard from the talented collaboration until songs starting eeking onto the Internet late last year, and the eventual announcement of a new album. That album, After The Disco, arrived today to rave reviews and is currently streaming over at iTunes. Take some time out of your day to give it a listen, or if not at least check out the promotional short films for the project that released a couple weeks ago.

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by Jake Krzeczowski

[Songs Of The Day] 2/3/14 (Feat. Young Thug, Ellie Goulding, Big Boi & More)

And we're back for week two of our new daily feature on the site, "Songs of the Day". Starting February off on the right foot, we have a banger from Atlanta's Young Thug who demonstrates why he has the like of Kanye West raving about him, teaming up with Future and Rich Homie Quan for "Out My Face". We get a healthy dose of remixes once again, with re-workings of James Blake's "Life Round Here" from Ellie Goulding and Angel Haze, Rico Love showed off a packed lineup on his "They Don't Know" remix which features the likes of Ludacris, Trey Songz, Tiara Thomas, T.I. and Emjay. Robbie Brundell also tacks on his own rendition of Drake and Jhene Aiko's hit, "From Time". Australian EDM artist Will Sparks also delivers the first single off his upcoming, debut album in "Catch".

Hottest track of the day: Yasiin Bey, better known to the larger world as Mos Def, teamed up with a posthumous Marvin Gaye for what he calls "Yasiin Gaye" on this mash-up remix of Bey's 1997 track "Travelin' Man" and Gaye's 1971 hit "Inner City Blues" by producer Amerigo Gazaway. The track is infectiously soulful from beginning to end, making it our hottest track of the day.

Young Thug: “Out My Face" (Feat. Future & Rich Homie Quan)

Ellie Goulding: “Life Round Here Remix” (Feat. Angel Haze)

Ciara: “Anytime” (Feat. Future)

Yasiin Bey x Marvin Gaye (Yasiin Gaye): “Inner City Travellin’ Man” (Amerigo Gazaway’s Soul Mates Remix)

Rico Love: “They Don’t Know Remix" (Feat. Ludacris, Trey Songz, Tiara Thomas, T.I. and Emjay)

Drake & Jhené Aiko: “From Time" (Ruben Brundell Remix)

Big Boi: "Gossipzilla" (Feat. Big K.R.I.T., Blue Oyster Cult & UGK)

Will Sparks: "Catch"

by Jake Krzeczowski

[RH First Glance] DENA: "Bad Timing"

DENA is described as a "Berlin-via-Bulgaria heartthrob" with a "post-ironic take on R&B." Those are big words for an artist still finding her lane, but the eclectic, sultry songstress isn't so much a breath of fresh air as it is an easy illustration of a feeling; essentially what every artist should be striving for. "Bad Timing", with DENA's dry, literal vocals accented by well-timed harmonies, takes the listener through exactly what it's like to meet someone that seems so right, except for the situation in which the rendezvous took place.

Everyone's been there, not everyone can ruminate on the emotion the way she does here. The accented black and white visual accompaniment plays on the themes of the writing wonderfully, adding an appropriate medium from which to further understand both the artist and her message. The video is her first from her upcoming album, Flash, due out March 12 on K7. Check out the video for "Bad Timing" below.

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by Jake Krzeczowski

[Video] Big Sean: "Ashley"

Big Sean has a well-d0cumented love affair with his current beau, Glee star Naya Rivera, whom he is currently engaged to be married. But, before Naya, there was Ashley. Allegedly the name of his former longtime girlfriend back in his hometown of Detroit, the song and the video detail a love lost, a relationship gone, a tell-tale heart of a track that examines feelings still held for another. Featuring Miguel and shot by directorial outfit Verluxe, both the visual and audio components of the working comes together flawlessly to create a world Sean seemingly existed in before meeting the current woman of his dream. Watch it all, streaming here below.

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by Jake Krzeczowski

Stream Kitty Cash's Latest Mix for SSENSE

Last month, when I had a chance to catch up with up and coming New York City DJ Kitty Cash on the heels of her well-received Love The Free mixtape she expressed her eagerness to get right back to work after having finished one project. "As soon as I was done, I was like, 'Damn, I can’t wait to work on part two'." Well, we got the latest from Kitty Cash last night as she continues to craft interesting and ear-catching mixes, this time for the likes of SSENSE. The piece of work brings together elements of airy 808s and features the likes of Kanye, Tinashe, Tamia, Sade and Beyonce to help you chill out while hiding indoors from the polar vortex. Check out the full stream of Kitty Cash's latest mix streaming below.

by Jake Krzeczowski

[Mixtape] Dally Auston: "The Westside EP"

Chicago's Dally Auston, part of the vaunted SaveMoney clique that has been steadily making their impact felt on the larger Chicago hip-hop scene and nation-wide over the past year, has been quiet since the summer when he dropped the critically-acclaimed project The Wood back in March of last year. Whereas The Wood took Auston from being known amongst hip-hop heads in the city to hitting the blogosphere and gaining recognition outside the city, The Westside EP stands to do much more for the 19-year-old artist, allowing him an opportunity to take advantage of his city and his colleagues' current position in the national picture.

Recorded over a lengthy period of time at The Music Garage in the city's West Town neighborhood, with production from Doc Da MindBenda, Ongaud, Smoko Ono and more, Dally's latest is a distinct overture from his last offering, demonstrating a growth both lyrically and musically that takes from many different influences, blending them beautifully into a cohesive work. The West Side is known for the 'bopping' craze that has taken over the neighborhoods that make it up and few do it better than Auston, who provided a project in The Westside EP that can make you want to dance and think all at once. Check out the latest from Dally Auston, streaming below.

by Jake Krzeczowski

[Video] Spenzo: "Wife Er"

Chicago native Spenzo has seen his name pop up on radio stations and websites across the country on the strength of his 2013 Young Chop-produced hit single "Wife Er," off his latest project, In Spenzo We Trust. Last night, the track got a visual treatment that helps explains Spenzo's policy on women these days. The track is already burning up the streets here in Chicago, with a proper video alongside it, "Wife Er" may just become the next big hit to come out of Chicago recently.

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by Jake Krzeczowski

[Songs Of The Day] 1/30/14 (Feat. Arcade Fire, ZMoney, Njomza & More)

Alright, the end of the month, finally. We're not quite there just yet, but it's the 30, so on to February. The music certainly did not stop today either, as we have a smattering of single track releases from around the web to keep you up to date while you stay inside from the snow.

Chicago's own Zmoney, performing tomorrow night at Reggie's in his hometown, starts things off with the JNeal-produced "Drug Star" single featuring Boss Polo and Brickface. There were several new faces to the site today too, as A$ton Matthews teamed up with veteran artists Action Bronson and Flatbush Zombies for "TLC", EDM act DeAira set the tone with her track "Flow Like That" and a newcomer from Chicago, Njomza, graced us with her latest in "Hold On". Smoke DZA linked up with the legendary Flying Lotus for "Just My Thoughts", Mobb Deep offered up the first cut from their upcoming album in "Take You Off Of Here" and Arcade Fire offer up a live session to round out our list for today. Check back daily for the latest releases to hit the Internet!