Tuesday, July 19, 2011

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists

FEATURED NEW ARTISTS

1. Jenny O. - “Well OK, Honey” from HOME EP [7-19-2011]. Lead song off debut EP features down home boogie guitar and a little lady with a message.

2. Theophilus London -- “I Stand Alone” off TIMEZ ARE WEIRD THESE DAYS [7-15-2011]. New wave pop-soul artist out of New York lays out a catchy chorus on final track of debut LP.

3. Washed Out – “Amor Fati” [7-12-2011]. Ethereal, synthy lead track from new album by alternative musician Ernest Greene off debut full-length album.

4. The Cinema – “Kill It”[5-17-2011] [SINGLE]. Among several other pop single releases by emerging, upbeat indie alt-rock band.

5. B. Taylor featuring Pauley Perrette -- “Fire in Your Eyes” [5-3-2011] {single]. Duet R&B and hip-hop with uplifiting, go-get ‘em lyrics, one in a string of recently released singles.

6. Kreayshawn – “Gucci Gucci” [6/2011]. “Bad bitch,” Up-to-know good girl hip-hopper releases her debut single along with a notorious video (6/2011).

7. Frank Ocean – “Novacane” [mixtape, 5-2011]. Loaded with F-bombs and newly signed with Lupe is a new sound some dub “psychedelic R&B” with gritty, groovin’ lyrics and a laid back vibe.

8. The Vaccines – “If You Wanna” [3-11-2011] from WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM THE VACCINES? Heavy retro sound lays out bopping dance floor vibe by London-based indie quartet.

9. Austra -- “Lose It” from FEEL IT BREAK [5-24-2011]. Indie group based in Toronto features female vocals over cascading back beat off debut album.

10. Tinie Tempah -- “Till I’m Gone” from DISC--OVERY [5-17-2011]. Smash single off London hip-hopper’s debut album lays out cockneyed accent over pop R&B beats.

11. Washed Out -- “Eyes Be Closed” –(single) [leaked 5-2-2011]. From forthcoming debut sub-pop full-length album, a shimmering trippy groove jam

12. Bad Meets Evil -- “Fast Lane” (single) [5-3-2011]. The first single – a mic-ninja-rap attack -- from newly revived duo among Motor City pals.

13. “Up Up Up” – Givers (single) [4-26-2011]. Upbeat, la-la alt-rock track is debut single from new band out of Lafayette, Louisiana.

14. Bedouin Soundclash – “Brutal Hearts” from LIGHT THE HORIZON [10-26-2010]. Reggae-influenced Canadian rock sung in duet with Coeur de Pirate makes for delicious modern soul.

15. RedLight King – “Old Man” (single) (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.

16. The Deans List – “Dear Professor” from THE DRIVE-IN [2-25-2011]. Pop and R&B combine for this re-mix cocktail with new lyrics and a fresh vibe.

17. The Head and the Heart – “Lost in My Mind” from THE HEAD AND THE HEART [1-11-11]. Seattle indie folk band re-masters debut album with this upbeat rock lead track.

18. Dev -- “In the Dark"(single) [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.

19. Magnetic Man -- “I Need Air” – featuring Angela Hunte from MAGNETIC MAN [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.

20. The Band Perry -- “If I Die Young” (single) [4-12-2011]. A pretty acoustic country track with soaring [female] vocals originally on debut album but recently re-released as a single.

21. Plan B – “Love Goes Down” from THE DEFAMATION OF STRICKLAND BANKS [4-19-2011]. Emerging act from the U.K. goes R&B on his second album with Smokey Robinson-like croons.

22. White Denim - “Drug” (single) [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.

23. Rebecca Black – “Friday” (single) [3-14-2011]. Shameless, mindless bubble gum pop celebrating TGIF via YouTube video.

24. Laura Jansen – “Use Somebody” from BELLS [3-22-2011]. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.

25. Hyper Crush -- “Kick Us Out” (single) [2-1-2011}. Electro-pop with female vocals by L.A. band.

26. Lil Kee – “Buss It Wide Open” (single) [2-15-2011]. Naughty hip-hop by emerging rapper born in Providence and raised in Tampa.

27. Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” (single) [9-2010]. Trippy, atmospheric instrumental featuring steel drums and guitar morphs into odd alt-rock bas a solo project by one of larger and emerging British indie pop group The XX.

28. Mac Miller – “Knock Knock” (single) [2-11-11]. “White Boy Awesome” hip-hopper out of Pittsburgh, PA, lays out first hit single loaded with retro upbeat-backbeats.

29. Alexander – “Truth” from ALEXANDER [3-1-2011]. Mellow, textured indie track off debut album by Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe fame.

30. Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away” from LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS [3-1-2011]. Singer, songwriter and producer previously found success with R&B act Floetry, ventures out on her own with this new single from her debut album.

31. Little Talks - “Of Monsters and Men” (single) [2-22-2011]. Emerging band out of Iceland lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.

32. Cults -- “Go Outside” (single) [2-22-2011]. A brief, retro number with youthful choral vocals combine to establish new twee-pop single by emerging alt-band.

33. Ellie Goulding – “Lights” from AN INTRODUCTION TO ELLIE GOULDING E.P. [9-21-2010]. Big-voiced British vocalist makes debut with sleek electro-pop-slash-indie-folk number.

34. James Blake -- “There’s a Limit to Your Love” from JAMES BLAKE [2-7-2011]. Innovative, spacey, electronica cover of alt-original by Feist off self-titled debut album.

35. Polock – “Fireworks” from GETTING DOWN FROM THE TREES [8-17-2010]. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.

36. Jessie J – Price Tag (single) [2-1-2011]. Emerging pop rocker from London is voted Winner of Critics Choice for 2011 Brits and lays out this sassy duet version with B.o.B.

37. Egyptian Hip Hop -- “Rad Pitt” from SOME REPTILES GROW WINGS E.P. [2-1-2011]. With British Invasion appeal and notable lead vocals, these boys from Manchester lay out a good alt-vibe.

38. MEN -- “Credit Card Babie$” from TALK ABOUT BODY [1-28-2011]. Part of the bath-house micro-genre, this slighty-spazzy electro-pop track uses wash-your-mouth-out lyrics to play on contemporary sex and begetting.

39. Of Oceans - “In Love, Not Limbo” from OF OCEANS E.P. [12-15-2010] Contemporary Instrumental with atmospheric, airy vocals off EP by emerging electronic project out of the Motor City.

40. Keep Shelly in Athens - “Hauntin’ Me” (single) [1-21-2011]. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.

41. Skream & Example - “Shot Yourself in the Foot” (single) [1-5-2011]. A British Duo who met at a rave on a beach in Miami lays out manageable dubstep.
42. Foster the People - “Pumped Up Kicks” from FOSTER THE PEOPLE EP [1-18-2011]. Groovy lo-fi by newly-formed alt-indie quartet out of L.A. off smokin’ self-titled debut EP.

43. Rock Mafia – “The Big Bang” (single) [10-29-2010]. R&B quartet out of Omaha gets at the essence of existence and how to translate it to romance.

44. Fitz and The Tantrums - “Moneygrabber” from PICKIN UP THE PIECES [1-5-2011] Brewing up a retro-soul, Motown sound by new septet discovered at South by Southwest.

45. The Naked & Famous – “Young Blood” (single) [11-14-2010]. A huge summer hit in New Zeland, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.

46. Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta – “Neu Chicago” from JET SET SIEMPRE 1 [1-11-11]. An upbeat, genre-bending track by Japanese musical artist that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.

47. Junip -- “Rope An Summit” from FIELDS [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.

48. Kisses – “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” from THE HEART OF THE NIGHT LIFE [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.

49. Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera – “Without Lies” off WITHOUT LIES E.P. [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.

50. Dirty Gold – “California Sunrise” (single) [1-18-2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

51. “Forever” – The Floacist from FLOETIC SOUL [11-9-2010]. Luscious, breathy vocals by ex-Floetry poet Natalie Stewart who teams up with Musiq Soulchild on this ultra-mellow track off her debut solo album.

52. Bear Hands – “What a Drag” from BURNIG BUSH SUPPER CLUB [11-2-2010]. Lead single from initial EP leads debut album by alt-indie rockers who met at Wesleyan University and jam in Brooklyn.

53. Sun Airway – “Oh Naoko” from NOCTURNE OF EXPLODED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER [10-25-10]. Youthful expressions of love combine with ethereal sonic textures in lead track off debut full-length album by emerging Phili-based duo.

54. Warpaint – “Undertow” from THE FOOL [10-25-2010]. Super-mellow, dissonant and atmospheric rock by emerging alt-quartet out of L.A.

55. Avey Tare – “Lucky One” from DOWN THERE [10-11-10]. Co-frontman from Animal Collective offers this experimental track on his solo debut.

56. Houses – “Soak it Up” from ALL NIGHT [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.

57. Young the Giant – “Strings” from YOUNG THE GIANT [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.

58. Wild Nothing – Golden Haze from GOLDEN HAZE EP [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

59. Duck Sauce – “Barbara Streisand” (single) [10-12-2010]. First single from forthcoming debut album by UK duo is catchy house disco, a kooky ode to the titular US actress.

60. The Hours -- “Ali in the Jungle” from IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.

61. Glasser – “Home” from RING [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

62. DeLuka – “Cascade” from YOU ARE THE NIGHT [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

63. The Hundred in the Hands – “Dressed in Dresden” from THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.

64. The Gracious Few – “Nothing But Love” from THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.

65. Lissie -- “Little Lovin’” from CATCHING A TIGER [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.

66. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.

67. 2 AM Club – “Worry About You” from WHAT DID YOU THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

68. Stromae -- “Alors an Dance” (single re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

69. Oh Land – “Sun of a Gun” [10-19-10]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

70. Andreya Triana – “Lost Where I Belong” from LOST WHERE I BELONG (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.

71. Jenny and Johnny – “Big Wave” from I’M HAVING FUN NOW [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.

72. Maximum Balloon – “Groove Me” from MAXIMUM BALLOON [9-21-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

73. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: FEATURED NEW ARTISTS

1. The Cinema – “Kill It”[5-17-2011] [SINGLE]. Among several other pop single releases by emerging, upbeat indie alt-rock band.

2. B. Taylor featuring Pauley Perrette -- “Fire in Your Eyes” [5-3-2011] {single]. Duet R&B and hip-hop with uplifiting, go-get ‘em lyrics, one in a string of recently released singles.

3. Kreayshawn – “Gucci Gucci” [6/2011]. “Bad bitch,” Up-to-know good girl hip-hopper releases her debut single along with a notorious video (6/2011).

4. Frank Ocean – “Novacane” [mixtape, 5-2011]. Loaded with F-bombs and newly signed with Lupe is a new sound some dub “psychedelic R&B” with gritty, groovin’ lyrics and a laid back vibe.

5. The Vaccines – “If You Wanna” [3-11-2011] from WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM THE VACCINES? Heavy retro sound lays out bopping dance floor vibe by London-based indie quartet.

6. Austra -- “Lose It” from FEEL IT BREAK [5-24-2011]. Indie group based in Toronto features female vocals over cascading back beat off debut album.

7. Tinie Tempah -- “Till I’m Gone” from DISC--OVERY [5-17-2011]. Smash single off London hip-hopper’s debut album lays out cockneyed accent over pop R&B beats.

8. Washed Out -- “Eyes Be Closed” (single) [leaked 5-2-2011]. From forthcoming debut sub-pop full-length album, a shimmering trippy groove jam

9. Bad Meets Evil -- “Fast Lane” (single) [5-3-2011]. The first single – a mic-ninja-rap attack -- from newly revived duo among Motor City pals.

10. “Up Up Up” – Givers (single) [4-26-2011]. Upbeat, la-la alt-rock track is debut single from new band out of Lafayette, Louisiana.

11. Bedouin Soundclash – “Brutal Hearts” from LIGHT THE HORIZON [10-26-2010]. Reggae-influenced Canadian rock sung in duet with Coeur de Pirate makes for delicious modern soul.

12. RedLight King – “Old Man” (single) (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.

13. The Deans List – “Dear Professor” from THE DRIVE-IN [2-25-2011]. Pop and R&B combine for this re-mix cocktail with new lyrics and a fresh vibe.

14. The Head and the Heart – “Lost in My Mind” from THE HEAD AND THE HEART [1-11-11]. Seattle indie folk band re-masters debut album with this upbeat rock lead track.

15. Dev -- “In the Dark” (single) [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.

16. Magnetic Man -- “I Need Air” – featuring Angela Hunte from MAGNETIC MAN [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.

17. The Band Perry -- “If I Die Young” (single) [4-12-2011]. A pretty acoustic country track with soaring [female] vocals originally on debut album but recently re-released as a single.

18. Plan B – “Love Goes Down” from THE DEFAMATION OF STRICKLAND BANKS [4-19-2011]. Emerging act from the U.K. goes R&B on his second album with Smokey Robinson-like croons.

19. White Denim - “Drug” (single) [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.

20. Rebecca Black – “Friday” (single) [3-14-2011]. Shameless, mindless bubble gum pop celebrating TGIF via YouTube video.

21. Laura Jansen – “Use Somebody” from BELLS [3-22-2011]. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.

22. Hyper Crush -- “Kick Us Out” (single) [2-1-2011}. Electro-pop with female vocals by L.A. band.

23. Lil Kee – “Buss It Wide Open” (single) [2-15-2011]. Naughty hip-hop by emerging rapper born in Providence and raised in Tampa.

24. Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” (single) [9-2010]. Trippy, atmospheric instrumental featuring steel drums and guitar morphs into odd alt-rock bas a solo project by one of larger and emerging British indie pop group The XX.

25. Mac Miller – “Knock Knock” (single) [2-11-11]. “White Boy Awesome” hip-hopper out of Pittsburgh, PA, lays out first hit single loaded with retro upbeat-backbeats.

26. Alexander – “Truth” from ALEXANDER [3-1-2011]. Mellow, textured indie track off debut album by Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe fame.

27. Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away” from LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS [3-1-2011]. Singer, songwriter and producer previously found success with R&B act Floetry, ventures out on her own with this new single from her debut album.

28. Little Talks - “Of Monsters and Men” (single) [2-22-2011]. Emerging band out of Iceland lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.

29. Cults -- “Go Outside” (single) [2-22-2011]. A brief, retro number with youthful choral vocals combine to establish new twee-pop single by emerging alt-band.

30. Ellie Goulding – “Lights” from AN INTRODUCTION TO ELLIE GOULDING E.P. [9-21-2010]. Big-voiced British vocalist makes debut with sleek electro-pop-slash-indie-folk number.

31. James Blake -- “There’s a Limit to Your Love” from JAMES BLAKE [2-7-2011]. Innovative, spacey, electronica cover of alt-original by Feist off self-titled debut album.

32. Polock – “Fireworks” from GETTING DOWN FROM THE TREES [8-17-2010]. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.

33. Jessie J – Price Tag (single) [2-1-2011]. Emerging pop rocker from London is voted Winner of Critics Choice for 2011 Brits and lays out this sassy duet version with B.o.B.

34. Egyptian Hip Hop -- “Rad Pitt” from SOME REPTILES GROW WINGS E.P. [2-1-2011]. With British Invasion appeal and notable lead vocals, these boys from Manchester lay out a good alt-vibe.

35. MEN -- “Credit Card Babie$” from TALK ABOUT BODY [1-28-2011]. Part of the bath-house micro-genre, this slighty-spazzy electro-pop track uses wash-your-mouth-out lyrics to play on contemporary sex and begetting.

36. Of Oceans - “In Love, Not Limbo” from OF OCEANS E.P. [12-15-2010] Contemporary Instrumental with atmospheric, airy vocals off EP by emerging electronic project out of the Motor City.

37. Keep Shelly in Athens - “Hauntin’ Me” (single) [1-21-2011]. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.

38. Skream & Example - “Shot Yourself in the Foot” (single) [1-5-2011]. A British Duo who met at a rave on a beach in Miami lays out manageable dubstep.

39. Foster the People - “Pumped Up Kicks” from FOSTER THE PEOPLE EP [1-18-2011]. Groovy lo-fi by newly-formed alt-indie quartet out of L.A. off smokin’ self-titled debut EP.

40. Rock Mafia – “The Big Bang” (single) [10-29-2010]. R&B quartet out of Omaha gets at the essence of existence and how to translate it to romance.

41. Fitz and The Tantrums - “Moneygrabber” from PICKIN UP THE PIECES [1-5-2011] Brewing up a retro-soul, Motown sound by new septet discovered at South by Southwest.

42. The Naked & Famous – “Young Blood” (single) [11-14-2010]. A huge summer hit in New Zeland, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.

43. Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta – “Neu Chicago” from JET SET SIEMPRE 1 [1-11-11]. An upbeat, genre-bending track by Japanese musical artist that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.

44. Junip -- “Rope An Summit” from FIELDS [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.

45. Kisses – “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” from THE HEART OF THE NIGHT LIFE [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.

46. Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera – “Without Lies” off WITHOUT LIES E.P. [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.

47. Dirty Gold – “California Sunrise” (single) [1-18-2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

48. “Forever” – The Floacist from FLOETIC SOUL [11-9-2010]. Luscious, breathy vocals by ex-Floetry poet Natalie Stewart who teams up with Musiq Soulchild on this ultra-mellow track off her debut solo album.

49. Bear Hands – “What a Drag” from BURNIG BUSH SUPPER CLUB [11-2-2010]. Lead single from initial EP leads debut album by alt-indie rockers who met at Wesleyan University and jam in Brooklyn.

50. Sun Airway – “Oh Naoko” from NOCTURNE OF EXPLODED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER [10-25-10]. Youthful expressions of love combine with ethereal sonic textures in lead track off debut full-length album by emerging Phili-based duo.

51. Warpaint – “Undertow” from THE FOOL [10-25-2010]. Super-mellow, dissonant and atmospheric rock by emerging alt-quartet out of L.A.

52. Avey Tare – “Lucky One” from DOWN THERE [10-11-10]. Co-frontman from Animal Collective offers this experimental track on his solo debut.

53. Houses – “Soak it Up” from ALL NIGHT [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.

54. Young the Giant – “Strings” from YOUNG THE GIANT [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.

55. Wild Nothing – Golden Haze from GOLDEN HAZE EP [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

56. Duck Sauce – “Barbara Streisand” (single) [10-12-2010]. First single from forthcoming debut album by UK duo is catchy house disco, a kooky ode to the titular US actress.

57. The Hours -- “Ali in the Jungle” from IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.

58. Glasser – “Home” from RING [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

59. DeLuka – “Cascade” from YOU ARE THE NIGHT [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

60. The Hundred in the Hands – “Dressed in Dresden” from THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.

61. The Gracious Few – “Nothing But Love” from THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.

62. Lissie -- “Little Lovin’” from CATCHING A TIGER [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.

63. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.

64. 2 AM Club – “Worry About You” from WHAT DID YOU THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

65. Stromae -- “Alors an Dance” (single re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

66. Oh Land – “Sun of a Gun” [10-19-10]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

67. Andreya Triana – “Lost Where I Belong” from LOST WHERE I BELONG (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.

68. Jenny and Johnny – “Big Wave” from I’M HAVING FUN NOW [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.

69. Maximum Balloon – “Groove Me” from MAXIMUM BALLOON [9-21-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

70. Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana – “I Like That” [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

71. Yolando Be Cool & DCUP -- “We No Speak Americano” [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

72. Die Antwood -- “Enter the Ninja” [7-13-2010]. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

73. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

74. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.

75. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.

Friday, June 10, 2011

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists

1. Frank Ocean – “Novacane” [mixtape, 5-2011]. Loaded with F-bombs and newly signed with Lupe is a new sound some dub “psychedelic R&B” with gritty, groovin’ lyrics and a laid back vibe.

2. The Vaccines – “If You Wanna” [3-11-2011] from WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM THE VACCINES? Heavy retro sound lays out bopping dance floor vibe by London-based indie quartet.

3. Austra -- “Lose It” from FEEL IT BREAK [5-24-2011]. Indie group based in Toronto features female vocals over cascading back beat off debut album.

4. Tinie Tempah -- “Till I’m Gone” from DISC--OVERY [5-17-2011]. Smash single off London hip-hopper’s debut album lays out cockneyed accent over pop R&B beats.

5. Washed Out -- “Eyes Be Closed” – Washed Out (single) [leaked 5-2-2011]. From forthcoming debut sub-pop full-length album, a shimmering trippy groove jam

6. Bad Meets Evil -- “Fast Lane” (single) [5-3-2011]. The first single – a mic-ninja-rap attack -- from newly revived duo among Motor City pals.

7. “Up Up Up” – Givers (single) [4-26-2011]. Upbeat, la-la alt-rock track is debut single from new band out of Lafayette, Louisiana.

8. Bedouin Soundclash – “Brutal Hearts” from LIGHT THE HORIZON [10-26-2010]. Reggae-influenced Canadian rock sung in duet with Coeur de Pirate makes for delicious modern soul.

9. RedLight King – “Old Man” (single) (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.

10. The Deans List – “Dear Professor” from THE DRIVE-IN [2-25-2011]. Pop and R&B combine for this re-mix cocktail with new lyrics and a fresh vibe.

11. The Head and the Heart – “Lost in My Mind” from THE HEAD AND THE HEART [1-11-11]. Seattle indie folk band re-masters debut album with this upbeat rock lead track.

12. Dev -- “In the Dark” (single) [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.

13. Magnetic Man -- “I Need Air” – featuring Angela Hunte from MAGNETIC MAN [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.

14. The Band Perry -- “If I Die Young” (single) [4-12-2011]. A pretty acoustic country track with soaring [female] vocals originally on debut album but recently re-released as a single.

15. Plan B – “Love Goes Down” from THE DEFAMATION OF STRICKLAND BANKS [4-19-2011]. Emerging act from the U.K. goes R&B on his second album with Smokey Robinson-like croons.

16. White Denim - “Drug” (single) [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.

17. Rebecca Black – “Friday” (single) [3-14-2011]. Shameless, mindless bubble gum pop celebrating TGIF via YouTube video.

18. Laura Jansen – “Use Somebody” from BELLS [3-22-2011]. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.

19. Hyper Crush -- “Kick Us Out” (single) [2-1-2011}. Electro-pop with female vocals by L.A. band.

20. Lil Kee – “Buss It Wide Open” (single) [2-15-2011]. Naughty hip-hop by emerging rapper born in Providence and raised in Tampa.

21. Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” (single) [9-2010]. Trippy, atmospheric instrumental featuring steel drums and guitar morphs into odd alt-rock bas a solo project by one of larger and emerging British indie pop group The XX.

22. Mac Miller – “Knock Knock” (single) [2-11-11]. “White Boy Awesome” hip-hopper out of Pittsburgh, PA, lays out first hit single loaded with retro upbeat-backbeats.

23. Alexander – “Truth” from ALEXANDER [3-1-2011]. Mellow, textured indie track off debut album by Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe fame.

24. Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away” from LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS [3-1-2011]. Singer, songwriter and producer previously found success with R&B act Floetry, ventures out on her own with this new single from her debut album.

25. Little Talks - “Of Monsters and Men” (single) [2-22-2011]. Emerging band out of Iceland lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.

26. Cults -- “Go Outside” – Cults (single) [2-22-2011]. A brief, retro number with youthful choral vocals combine to establish new twee-pop single by emerging alt-band.

27. Ellie Goulding – “Lights” from AN INTRODUCTION TO ELLIE GOULDING E.P. [9-21-2010]. Big-voiced British vocalist makes debut with sleek electro-pop-slash-indie-folk number.

28. James Blake -- “There’s a Limit to Your Love” from JAMES BLAKE [2-7-2011]. Innovative, spacey, electronica cover of alt-original by Feist off self-titled debut album.

29. Polock – “Fireworks” from GETTING DOWN FROM THE TREES [8-17-2010]. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.

30. Jessie J – Price Tag (single) [2-1-2011]. Emerging pop rocker from London is voted Winner of Critics Choice for 2011 Brits and lays out this sassy duet version with B.o.B.

31. Egyptian Hip Hop -- “Rad Pitt” from SOME REPTILES GROW WINGS E.P. [2-1-2011]. With British Invasion appeal and notable lead vocals, these boys from Manchester lay out a good alt-vibe.

32. MEN -- “Credit Card Babie$” from TALK ABOUT BODY [1-28-2011]. Part of the bath-house micro-genre, this slighty-spazzy electro-pop track uses wash-your-mouth-out lyrics to play on contemporary sex and begetting.

33. Of Oceans - “In Love, Not Limbo” from OF OCEANS E.P. [12-15-2010] Contemporary Instrumental with atmospheric, airy vocals off EP by emerging electronic project out of the Motor City.

34. Keep Shelly in Athens - “Hauntin’ Me” (single) [1-21-2011]. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.

35. Skream & Example - “Shot Yourself in the Foot” (single) [1-5-2011]. A British Duo who met at a rave on a beach in Miami lays out manageable dubstep.

36. Foster the People - “Pumped Up Kicks” from FOSTER THE PEOPLE EP [1-18-2011]. Groovy lo-fi by newly-formed alt-indie quartet out of L.A. off smokin’ self-titled debut EP.

37. Rock Mafia – “The Big Bang” (single) [10-29-2010]. R&B quartet out of Omaha gets at the essence of existence and how to translate it to romance.

38. Fitz and The Tantrums - “Moneygrabber” from PICKIN UP THE PIECES [1-5-2011] Brewing up a retro-soul, Motown sound by new septet discovered at South by Southwest.

39. The Naked & Famous – “Young Blood” (single) [11-14-2010]. A huge summer hit in New Zeland, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.

40. Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta – “Neu Chicago” from JET SET SIEMPRE 1 [1-11-11]. An upbeat, genre-bending track by Japanese musical artist that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.

41. Junip -- “Rope An Summit” from FIELDS [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.

42. Kisses – “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” from THE HEART OF THE NIGHT LIFE [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.

43. Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera – “Without Lies” off WITHOUT LIES E.P. [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.

44. Dirty Gold – “California Sunrise” (single) [1-18-2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

45. “Forever” – The Floacist from FLOETIC SOUL [11-9-2010]. Luscious, breathy vocals by ex-Floetry poet Natalie Stewart who teams up with Musiq Soulchild on this ultra-mellow track off her debut solo album.

46. Bear Hands – “What a Drag” from BURNIG BUSH SUPPER CLUB [11-2-2010]. Lead single from initial EP leads debut album by alt-indie rockers who met at Wesleyan University and jam in Brooklyn.

47. Sun Airway – “Oh Naoko” from NOCTURNE OF EXPLODED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER [10-25-10]. Youthful expressions of love combine with ethereal sonic textures in lead track off debut full-length album by emerging Phili-based duo.

48. Warpaint – “Undertow” from THE FOOL [10-25-2010]. Super-mellow, dissonant and atmospheric rock by emerging alt-quartet out of L.A.

49. Avey Tare – “Lucky One” from DOWN THERE [10-11-10]. Co-frontman from Animal Collective offers this experimental track on his solo debut.

50. Houses – “Soak it Up” from ALL NIGHT [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.

51. Young the Giant – “Strings” from YOUNG THE GIANT [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.

52. Wild Nothing – Golden Haze from GOLDEN HAZE EP [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

53. Duck Sauce – “Barbara Streisand” (single) [10-12-2010]. First single from forthcoming debut album by UK duo is catchy house disco, a kooky ode to the titular US actress.

54. The Hours -- “Ali in the Jungle” from IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.

55. Glasser – “Home” from RING [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

56. DeLuka – “Cascade” from YOU ARE THE NIGHT [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

57. The Hundred in the Hands – “Dressed in Dresden” from THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.

58. The Gracious Few – “Nothing But Love” from THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.

59. Lissie -- “Little Lovin’” from CATCHING A TIGER [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.

60. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.

61. 2 AM Club – “Worry About You” from WHAT DID YOU THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

62. Stromae -- “Alors an Dance” (single re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

63. Oh Land – “Sun of a Gun” [10-19-10]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

64. Andreya Triana – “Lost Where I Belong” from LOST WHERE I BELONG (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.

65. Jenny and Johnny – “Big Wave” from I’M HAVING FUN NOW [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.

66. Maximum Balloon – “Groove Me” from MAXIMUM BALLOON [9-21-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

67. Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana – “I Like That” [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

68. Yolando Be Cool & DCUP -- “We No Speak Americano” [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

69. Die Antwood -- “Enter the Ninja” [7-13-2010]. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

70. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

71. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.

72. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.

73. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.

74. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.

75. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists

1. Tinie Tempah -- “Till I’m Gone” from DISC--OVERY [5-17-2011]. Smash single off London hip-hopper’s debut album lays out cockneyed accent over pop R&B beats.

2. Washed Out -- “Eyes Be Closed” (single) [leaked 5-2-2011]. From forthcoming debut sub-pop full-length album, a shimmering trippy groove jam

3. Bad Meets Evil -- “Fast Lane” (single) [5-3-2011]. The first single – a mic-ninja-rap attack -- from newly revived duo among Motor City pals.

4. “Up Up Up” – Givers (single) [4-26-2011]. Upbeat, la-la alt-rock track is debut single from new band out of Lafayette, Louisiana.

5. Bedouin Soundclash – “Brutal Hearts” from LIGHT THE HORIZON [10-26-2010]. Reggae-influenced Canadian rock sung in duet with Coeur de Pirate makes for delicious modern soul.

6. RedLight King – “Old Man” (single) (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.

7. The Deans List – “Dear Professor” from THE DRIVE-IN [2-25-2011]. Pop and R&B combine for this re-mix cocktail with new lyrics and a fresh vibe.

8. The Head and the Heart – “Lost in My Mind” from THE HEAD AND THE HEART [1-11-11]. Seattle indie folk band re-masters debut album with this upbeat rock lead track.

9. Dev -- “In the Dark” (single) [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.

10. Magnetic Man -- “I Need Air” – featuring Angela Hunte from MAGNETIC MAN [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.

11. The Band Perry -- “If I Die Young” (single) [4-12-2011]. A pretty acoustic country track with soaring [female] vocals originally on debut album but recently re-released as a single.

12. Plan B – “Love Goes Down” from THE DEFAMATION OF STRICKLAND BANKS [4-19-2011]. Emerging act from the U.K. goes R&B on his second album with Smokey Robinson-like croons.

13. White Denim - “Drug” (single) [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.

14. Rebecca Black – “Friday” (single) [3-14-2011]. Shameless, mindless bubble gum pop celebrating TGIF via YouTube video.

15. Laura Jansen – “Use Somebody” from BELLS [3-22-2011]. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.

16. Hyper Crush -- “Kick Us Out” (single) [2-1-2011}. Electro-pop with female vocals by L.A. band.

17. Lil Kee – “Buss It Wide Open” (single) [2-15-2011]. Naughty hip-hop by emerging rapper born in Providence and raised in Tampa.

18. Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” (single) [9-2010]. Trippy, atmospheric instrumental featuring steel drums and guitar morphs into odd alt-rock bas a solo project by one of larger and emerging British indie pop group The XX.

19. Mac Miller – “Knock Knock” (single) [2-11-11]. “White Boy Awesome” hip-hopper out of Pittsburgh, PA, lays out first hit single loaded with retro upbeat-backbeats.

20. Rainbow Arabia – “Without You” [2-28-2011]. Mixing tribal beats, electro sounds and Middle Eastern instrumentation, this husband-wife duo emerges from the L.A. dance-punk scene.

21. Alexander – “Truth” from ALEXANDER [3-1-2011]. Mellow, textured indie track off debut album by Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe fame.

22. Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away” from LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS [3-1-2011]. Singer, songwriter and producer previously found success with R&B act Floetry, ventures out on her own with this new single from her debut album.

23. Little Talks - “Of Monsters and Men” (single) [2-22-2011]. Emerging band out of Iceland lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.

24. Cults -- “Go Outside” (single) [2-22-2011]. A brief, retro number with youthful choral vocals combine to establish new twee-pop single by emerging alt-band.

25. Ellie Goulding – “Lights” from AN INTRODUCTION TO ELLIE GOULDING E.P. [9-21-2010]. Big-voiced British vocalist makes debut with sleek electro-pop-slash-indie-folk number.

26. James Blake -- “There’s a Limit to Your Love” from JAMES BLAKE [2-7-2011]. Innovative, spacey, electronica cover of alt-original by Feist off self-titled debut album.

27. Polock – “Fireworks” from GETTING DOWN FROM THE TREES [8-17-2010]. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.

28. Jessie J – Price Tag (single) [2-1-2011]. Emerging pop rocker from London is voted Winner of Critics Choice for 2011 Brits and lays out this sassy duet version with B.o.B.

29. Egyptian Hip Hop -- “Rad Pitt” from SOME REPTILES GROW WINGS E.P. [2-1-2011]. With British Invasion appeal and notable lead vocals, these boys from Manchester lay out a good alt-vibe.

30. MEN -- “Credit Card Babie$” from TALK ABOUT BODY [1-28-2011]. Part of the bath-house micro-genre, this slighty-spazzy electro-pop track uses wash-your-mouth-out lyrics to play on contemporary sex and begetting.

31. Of Oceans - “In Love, Not Limbo” from OF OCEANS E.P. [12-15-2010] Contemporary Instrumental with atmospheric, airy vocals off EP by emerging electronic project out of the Motor City.

32. Keep Shelly in Athens - “Hauntin’ Me” (single) [1-21-2011]. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.

33. Skream & Example - “Shot Yourself in the Foot” (single) [1-5-2011]. A British Duo who met at a rave on a beach in Miami lays out manageable dubstep.

34. Foster the People - “Pumped Up Kicks” from FOSTER THE PEOPLE EP [1-18-2011]. Groovy lo-fi by newly-formed alt-indie quartet out of L.A. off smokin’ self-titled debut EP.

35. Rock Mafia – “The Big Bang” (single) [10-29-2010]. R&B quartet out of Omaha gets at the essence of existence and how to translate it to romance.

36. Fitz and The Tantrums - “Moneygrabber” from PICKIN UP THE PIECES [1-5-2011] Brewing up a retro-soul, Motown sound by new septet discovered at South by Southwest.

37. The Naked & Famous – “Young Blood” (single) [11-14-2010]. A huge summer hit in New Zeland, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.

38. Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta – “Neu Chicago” from JET SET SIEMPRE 1 [1-11-11]. An upbeat, genre-bending track by Japanese musical artist that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.

39. Junip -- “Rope An Summit” from FIELDS [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.

40. Kisses – “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” from THE HEART OF THE NIGHT LIFE [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.

41. Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera – “Without Lies” off WITHOUT LIES E.P. [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.

42. Dirty Gold – “California Sunrise” (single) [1-18-2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

43. “Forever” – The Floacist from FLOETIC SOUL [11-9-2010]. Luscious, breathy vocals by ex-Floetry poet Natalie Stewart who teams up with Musiq Soulchild on this ultra-mellow track off her debut solo album.

44. Bear Hands – “What a Drag” from BURNIG BUSH SUPPER CLUB [11-2-2010]. Lead single from initial EP leads debut album by alt-indie rockers who met at Wesleyan University and jam in Brooklyn.

45. Sun Airway – “Oh Naoko” from NOCTURNE OF EXPLODED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER [10-25-10]. Youthful expressions of love combine with ethereal sonic textures in lead track off debut full-length album by emerging Phili-based duo.

46. Warpaint – “Undertow” from THE FOOL [10-25-2010]. Super-mellow, dissonant and atmospheric rock by emerging alt-quartet out of L.A.

47. Avey Tare – “Lucky One” from DOWN THERE [10-11-10]. Co-frontman from Animal Collective offers this experimental track on his solo debut.

48. Houses – “Soak it Up” from ALL NIGHT [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.

49. Young the Giant – “Strings” from YOUNG THE GIANT [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.

50. Wild Nothing – Golden Haze from GOLDEN HAZE EP [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

51. Duck Sauce – “Barbara Streisand” (single) [10-12-2010]. First single from forthcoming debut album by UK duo is catchy house disco, a kooky ode to the titular US actress.

52. The Hours -- “Ali in the Jungle” from IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.

53. Glasser – “Home” from RING [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

54. DeLuka – “Cascade” from YOU ARE THE NIGHT [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

55. The Hundred in the Hands – “Dressed in Dresden” from THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.

56. The Gracious Few – “Nothing But Love” from THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.

57. Lissie -- “Little Lovin’” from CATCHING A TIGER [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.

58. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.

59. 2 AM Club – “Worry About You” from WHAT DID YOU THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

60. Stromae -- “Alors an Dance” (single re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

61. Oh Land – “Sun of a Gun” [10-19-10]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

62. Andreya Triana – “Lost Where I Belong” from LOST WHERE I BELONG (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.

63. Jenny and Johnny – “Big Wave” from I’M HAVING FUN NOW [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.

64. Maximum Balloon – “Groove Me” from MAXIMUM BALLOON [9-21-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

65. Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana – “I Like That” [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

66. Yolando Be Cool & DCUP -- “We No Speak Americano” [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

67. Die Antwood -- “Enter the Ninja” [7-13-2010]. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

68. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

69. Allstar Weekend – “Dance Forever” from SUDDENLY [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego.

70. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.

71. The Ready Set – “Love like Woe” from I’M ALIVE, I’M DREAMIN’ [6-14-2010]. Shameless emo pop-electronica by Indiana teenager.

72. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.

73. The Rescues – “Break Me Out” from LET LOOSE THE HORSES [6-22-2010]. Easy pop off debut album by L.A.-based foursome.

74. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.

75. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.

76. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.

77. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” from SEX, DREAMS AND DENIM JEANS [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with a ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.

78. Jenna Andrews – “Tumblin’ Down” [6-9-10] (single). Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

79. J. Cole – “Who Dat [6-4-10]. (single). Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

80. Ricky Blaze -- “Just You and I” (single) [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists

1. Bedouin Soundclash – “Brutal Hearts” from LIGHT THE HORIZON [10-26-2010]. Reggae-influenced Canadian rock sung in duet with Coeur de Pirate makes for delicious modern soul.

2. RedLight King – “Old Man” (single) (4-12-2011). Using Neil Young’s actual refrain, this emerging white-boy hip-hop group reworks the 70’s rock classic with its own lyrics and vibe.

3. The Deans List – “Dear Professor” from THE DRIVE-IN [2-25-2011]. Pop and R&B combine for this re-mix cocktail with new lyrics and a fresh vibe.

4. The Head and the Heart – “Lost in My Mind” from THE HEAD AND THE HEART [1-11-11]. Seattle indie folk band re-masters debut album with this upbeat rock lead track.

5. Dev -- “In the Dark” (single) [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.

6. Magnetic Man -- “I Need Air” – featuring Angela Hunte from MAGNETIC MAN [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.

7. The Band Perry -- “If I Die Young” (single) [4-12-2011]. A pretty acoustic country track with soaring [female] vocals originally on debut album but recently re-released as a single.

8. Plan B – “Love Goes Down” from THE DEFAMATION OF STRICKLAND BANKS [4-19-2011]. Emerging act from the U.K. goes R&B on his second album with Smokey Robinson-like croons.

9. White Denim - “Drug” (single) [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.

10. Rebecca Black – “Friday” (single) [3-14-2011]. Shameless, mindless bubble gum pop celebrating TGIF via YouTube video.

11. Laura Jansen – “Use Somebody” from BELLS [3-22-2011]. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.

12. Hyper Crush -- “Kick Us Out” (single) [2-1-2011}. Electro-pop with female vocals by L.A. band.

13. Lil Kee – “Buss It Wide Open” (single) [2-15-2011]. Naughty hip-hop by emerging rapper born in Providence and raised in Tampa.

14. Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” (single) [9-2010]. Trippy, atmospheric instrumental featuring steel drums and guitar morphs into odd alt-rock bas a solo project by one of larger and emerging British indie pop group The XX.

15. Mac Miller – “Knock Knock” (single) [2-11-11]. “White Boy Awesome” hip-hopper out of Pittsburgh, PA, lays out first hit single loaded with retro upbeat-backbeats.

16. Rainbow Arabia – “Without You” [2-28-2011]. Mixing tribal beats, electro sounds and Middle Eastern instrumentation, this husband-wife duo emerges from the L.A. dance-punk scene.

17. Alexander – “Truth” from ALEXANDER [3-1-2011]. Mellow, textured indie track off debut album by Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe fame.

18. Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away” from LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS [3-1-2011]. Singer, songwriter and producer previously found success with R&B act Floetry, ventures out on her own with this new single from her debut album.

19. Little Talks - “Of Monsters and Men” (single) [2-22-2011]. Emerging band out of Iceland lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.

20. Cults -- “Go Outside” – Cults (single) [2-22-2011]. A brief, retro number with youthful choral vocals combine to establish new twee-pop single by emerging alt-band.

21. Ellie Goulding – “Lights” from AN INTRODUCTION TO ELLIE GOULDING E.P. [9-21-2010]. Big-voiced British vocalist makes debut with sleek electro-pop-slash-indie-folk number.

22. James Blake -- “There’s a Limit to Your Love” from JAMES BLAKE [2-7-2011]. Innovative, spacey, electronica cover of alt-original by Feist off self-titled debut album.

23. Polock – “Fireworks” from GETTING DOWN FROM THE TREES [8-17-2010]. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.

24. Jessie J – Price Tag (single) [2-1-2011]. Emerging pop rocker from London is voted Winner of Critics Choice for 2011 Brits and lays out this sassy duet version with B.o.B.

25. Egyptian Hip Hop -- “Rad Pitt” from SOME REPTILES GROW WINGS E.P. [2-1-2011]. With British Invasion appeal and notable lead vocals, these boys from Manchester lay out a good alt-vibe.

26. MEN -- “Credit Card Babie$” from TALK ABOUT BODY [1-28-2011]. Part of the bath-house micro-genre, this slighty-spazzy electro-pop track uses wash-your-mouth-out lyrics to play on contemporary sex and begetting.

27. Of Oceans - “In Love, Not Limbo” from OF OCEANS E.P. [12-15-2010] Contemporary Instrumental with atmospheric, airy vocals off EP by emerging electronic project out of the Motor City.

28. Keep Shelly in Athens - “Hauntin’ Me” (single) [1-21-2011]. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.

29. Skream & Example - “Shot Yourself in the Foot” (single) [1-5-2011]. A British Duo who met at a rave on a beach in Miami lays out manageable dubstep.

30. Foster the People - “Pumped Up Kicks” from FOSTER THE PEOPLE EP [1-18-2011]. Groovy lo-fi by newly-formed alt-indie quartet out of L.A. off smokin’ self-titled debut EP.

31. Rock Mafia – “The Big Bang” (single) [10-29-2010]. R&B quartet out of Omaha gets at the essence of existence and how to translate it to romance.

32. Fitz and The Tantrums - “Moneygrabber” from PICKIN UP THE PIECES [1-5-2011] Brewing up a retro-soul, Motown sound by new septet discovered at South by Southwest.

33. The Naked & Famous – “Young Blood” (single) [11-14-2010]. A huge summer hit in New Zeland, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.

34. Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta – “Neu Chicago” from JET SET SIEMPRE 1 [1-11-11]. An upbeat, genre-bending track by Japanese musical artist that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.

35. Junip -- “Rope An Summit” from FIELDS [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.

36. Kisses – “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” from THE HEART OF THE NIGHT LIFE [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.

37. Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera – “Without Lies” off WITHOUT LIES E.P. [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.

38. Dirty Gold – “California Sunrise” (single) [1-18-2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

39. “Forever” – The Floacist from FLOETIC SOUL [11-9-2010]. Luscious, breathy vocals by ex-Floetry poet Natalie Stewart who teams up with Musiq Soulchild on this ultra-mellow track off her debut solo album.

40. Bear Hands – “What a Drag” from BURNIG BUSH SUPPER CLUB [11-2-2010]. Lead single from initial EP leads debut album by alt-indie rockers who met at Wesleyan University and jam in Brooklyn.

41. Sun Airway – “Oh Naoko” from NOCTURNE OF EXPLODED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER [10-25-10]. Youthful expressions of love combine with ethereal sonic textures in lead track off debut full-length album by emerging Phili-based duo.

42. Warpaint – “Undertow” from THE FOOL [10-25-2010]. Super-mellow, dissonant and atmospheric rock by emerging alt-quartet out of L.A.

43. Avey Tare – “Lucky One” from DOWN THERE [10-11-10]. Co-frontman from Animal Collective offers this experimental track on his solo debut.

44. Houses – “Soak it Up” from ALL NIGHT [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.

45. Young the Giant – “Strings” from YOUNG THE GIANT [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.

46. Wild Nothing – Golden Haze from GOLDEN HAZE EP [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

47. Duck Sauce – “Barbara Streisand” (single) [10-12-2010]. First single from forthcoming debut album by UK duo is catchy house disco, a kooky ode to the titular US actress.

48. The Hours -- “Ali in the Jungle” from IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.

49. Glasser – “Home” from RING [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

50. DeLuka – “Cascade” from YOU ARE THE NIGHT [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

51. Sky Ferreira - “Obsession” [single] [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.

52. The Hundred in the Hands – “Dressed in Dresden” from THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.

53. The Gracious Few – “Nothing But Love” from THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.

54. Lissie -- “Little Lovin’” from CATCHING A TIGER [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.

55. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.

56. 2 AM Club – “Worry About You” from WHAT DID YOU THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

57. Stromae -- “Alors an Dance” (single re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

58. Oh Land – “Sun of a Gun” [10-19-10]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

59. Andreya Triana – “Lost Where I Belong” from LOST WHERE I BELONG (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.

60. Jenny and Johnny – “Big Wave” from I’M HAVING FUN NOW [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.

61. Maximum Balloon – “Groove Me” from MAXIMUM BALLOON [9-21-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

62. Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana – “I Like That” [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

63. Yolando Be Cool & DCUP -- “We No Speak Americano” [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

64. Die Antwood -- “Enter the Ninja” [7-13-2010]. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

65. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

66. Allstar Weekend – “Dance Forever” from SUDDENLY [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego.

67. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.

68. The Ready Set – “Love like Woe” from I’M ALIVE, I’M DREAMIN’ [6-14-2010]. Shameless emo pop-electronica by Indiana teenager.

69. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.

70. The Rescues – “Break Me Out” from LET LOOSE THE HORSES [6-22-2010]. Easy pop off debut album by L.A.-based foursome.

71. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.

72. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.

73. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.

74. Miguel -- “All I Want is You” featuring J. Cole (single) [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.

75. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” from SEX, DREAMS AND DENIM JEANS [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with a ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.

76. Jenna Andrews – “Tumblin’ Down” [6-9-10] (single). Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

77. J. Cole – “Who Dat [6-4-10]. (single). Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

78. Ricky Blaze -- “Just You and I” (single) [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.

79. Karen Elson – “The Ghost Who Walks” from THE GHOST WHO WALKS [5-24-2010]. The lead track from debut album has an eerie, somewhat disharmonious, indie sound by Brit model and singer/songwriter.

80. Avi Buffalo – “What’s It in For” from AVI BUFFALO [5-27-2010]. With lead falsetto vocals over quirky indie rock, these boys from Long Beach put out a new, sub-pop Cali vibe.

81. Beach Fossils – “Youth” from BEACH FOSSILS [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.

82. Black Sunshine – “Once in My Life” from BLACK SUNSHINE [5-25-2010]. The lead track from forthcoming debut album is loaded with heavy electric guitar riffs and smokin’ vocals from rock band formed by one of the top freeskiers in the world, Matt Reardon.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists

1. Dev -- “In the Dark” (single) [4-26-2011]. Pop dance track by emerging American electro-pop, “Like a G6” chick from forthcoming debut album.

2. Magnetic Man -- “I Need Air” – featuring Angela Hunte from MAGNETIC MAN [4-12-2011]. Pop dance elctronica by collaborative British dubstep producers and DJ’s.

3. The Band Perry -- “If I Die Young” (single) [4-12-2011]. A pretty acoustic country track with soaring [female] vocals originally on debut album but recently re-released as a single.

4. Plan B – “Love Goes Down” from THE DEFAMATION OF STRICKLAND BANKS [4-19-2011]. Emerging act from the U.K. goes R&B on his second album with Smokey Robinson-like croons.

5. White Denim - “Drug” (single) [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.

6. Rebecca Black – “Friday” (single) [3-14-2011]. Shameless, mindless bubble gum pop celebrating TGIF via YouTube video.

7. Laura Jansen – “Use Somebody” from BELLS [3-22-2011]. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.

8. Hyper Crush -- “Kick Us Out” (single) [2-1-2011}. Electro-pop with female vocals by L.A. band.

9. Lil Kee – “Buss It Wide Open” (single) [2-15-2011]. Naughty hip-hop by emerging rapper born in Providence and raised in Tampa.

10. Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” (single) [9-2010]. Trippy, atmospheric instrumental featuring steel drums and guitar morphs into odd alt-rock bas a solo project by one of larger and emerging British indie pop group The XX.

11. Mac Miller – “Knock Knock” (single) [2-11-11]. “White Boy Awesome” hip-hopper out of Pittsburgh, PA, lays out first hit single loaded with retro upbeat-backbeats.

12. Rainbow Arabia – “Without You” [2-28-2011]. Mixing tribal beats, electro sounds and Middle Eastern instrumentation, this husband-wife duo emerges from the L.A. dance-punk scene.

13. Alexander – “Truth” from ALEXANDER [3-1-2011]. Mellow, textured indie track off debut album by Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe fame.

14. Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away” from LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS [3-1-2011]. Singer, songwriter and producer previously found success with R&B act Floetry, ventures out on her own with this new single from her debut album.

15. Little Talks - “Of Monsters and Men” (single) [2-22-2011]. Emerging band out of Iceland lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.

16. Cults -- “Go Outside” – Cults (single) [2-22-2011]. A brief, retro number with youthful choral vocals combine to establish new twee-pop single by emerging alt-band.

17. Ellie Goulding – “Lights” from AN INTRODUCTION TO ELLIE GOULDING E.P. [9-21-2010]. Big-voiced British vocalist makes debut with sleek electro-pop-slash-indie-folk number.

18. James Blake -- “There’s a Limit to Your Love” from JAMES BLAKE [2-7-2011]. Innovative, spacey, electronica cover of alt-original by Feist off self-titled debut album.

19. Polock – “Fireworks” from GETTING DOWN FROM THE TREES [8-17-2010]. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.

20. Jessie J – Price Tag (single) [2-1-2011]. Emerging pop rocker from London is voted Winner of Critics Choice for 2011 Brits and lays out this sassy duet version with B.o.B.

21. Egyptian Hip Hop -- “Rad Pitt” from SOME REPTILES GROW WINGS E.P. [2-1-2011]. With British Invasion appeal and notable lead vocals, these boys from Manchester lay out a good alt-vibe.

22. MEN -- “Credit Card Babie$” from TALK ABOUT BODY [1-28-2011]. Part of the bath-house micro-genre, this slighty-spazzy electro-pop track uses wash-your-mouth-out lyrics to play on contemporary sex and begetting.

23. Of Oceans - “In Love, Not Limbo” from OF OCEANS E.P. [12-15-2010] Contemporary Instrumental with atmospheric, airy vocals off EP by emerging electronic project out of the Motor City.

24. Keep Shelly in Athens - “Hauntin’ Me” (single) [1-21-2011]. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.

25. Skream & Example - “Shot Yourself in the Foot” (single) [1-5-2011]. A British Duo who met at a rave on a beach in Miami lays out manageable dubstep.

26. Foster the People - “Pumped Up Kicks” from FOSTER THE PEOPLE EP [1-18-2011]. Groovy lo-fi by newly-formed alt-indie quartet out of L.A. off smokin’ self-titled debut EP.

27. Rock Mafia – “The Big Bang” (single) [10-29-2010]. R&B quartet out of Omaha gets at the essence of existence and how to translate it to romance.

28. Fitz and The Tantrums - “Moneygrabber” from PICKIN UP THE PIECES [1-5-2011] Brewing up a retro-soul, Motown sound by new septet discovered at South by Southwest.

29. The Naked & Famous – “Young Blood” (single) [11-14-2010]. A huge summer hit in New Zeland, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.

30. Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta – “Neu Chicago” from JET SET SIEMPRE 1 [1-11-11]. An upbeat, genre-bending track by Japanese musical artist that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.

31. Junip -- “Rope An Summit” from FIELDS [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.

32. Kisses – “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” from THE HEART OF THE NIGHT LIFE [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.

33. Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera – “Without Lies” off WITHOUT LIES E.P. [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.

34. Dirty Gold – “California Sunrise” (single) [1-18-2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

35. “Forever” – The Floacist from FLOETIC SOUL [11-9-2010]. Luscious, breathy vocals by ex-Floetry poet Natalie Stewart who teams up with Musiq Soulchild on this ultra-mellow track off her debut solo album.

36. Bear Hands – “What a Drag” from BURNIG BUSH SUPPER CLUB [11-2-2010]. Lead single from initial EP leads debut album by alt-indie rockers who met at Wesleyan University and jam in Brooklyn.

37. Sun Airway – “Oh Naoko” from NOCTURNE OF EXPLODED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER [10-25-10]. Youthful expressions of love combine with ethereal sonic textures in lead track off debut full-length album by emerging Phili-based duo.

38. Warpaint – “Undertow” from THE FOOL [10-25-2010]. Super-mellow, dissonant and atmospheric rock by emerging alt-quartet out of L.A.

39. Avey Tare – “Lucky One” from DOWN THERE [10-11-10]. Co-frontman from Animal Collective offers this experimental track on his solo debut.

40. Houses – “Soak it Up” from ALL NIGHT [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.

41. Young the Giant – “Strings” from YOUNG THE GIANT [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.

42. Wild Nothing – Golden Haze from GOLDEN HAZE EP [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

43. Duck Sauce – “Barbara Streisand” (single) [10-12-2010]. First single from forthcoming debut album by UK duo is catchy house disco, a kooky ode to the titular US actress.

44. The Hours -- “Ali in the Jungle” from IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.

45. Glasser – “Home” from RING [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

46. DeLuka – “Cascade” from YOU ARE THE NIGHT [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

47. Sky Ferreira - “Obsession” [single] [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.

48. The Hundred in the Hands – “Dressed in Dresden” from THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.

49. The Gracious Few – “Nothing But Love” from THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.

50. Lissie -- “Little Lovin’” from CATCHING A TIGER [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.

51. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.

52. 2 AM Club – “Worry About You” from WHAT DID YOU THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

53. Stromae -- “Alors an Dance” (single re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

54. Oh Land – “Sun of a Gun” [10-19-10]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

55. Andreya Triana – “Lost Where I Belong” from LOST WHERE I BELONG (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.

56. Jenny and Johnny – “Big Wave” from I’M HAVING FUN NOW [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.

57. Maximum Balloon – “Groove Me” from MAXIMUM BALLOON [9-21-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

58. Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana – “I Like That” [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

59. Yolando Be Cool & DCUP -- “We No Speak Americano” [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

60. Die Antwood -- “Enter the Ninja” [7-13-2010]. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

61. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

62. Allstar Weekend – “Dance Forever” from SUDDENLY [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego.

63. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.

64. The Ready Set – “Love like Woe” from I’M ALIVE, I’M DREAMIN’ [6-14-2010]. Shameless emo pop-electronica by Indiana teenager.

65. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.

66. The Rescues – “Break Me Out” from LET LOOSE THE HORSES [6-22-2010]. Easy pop off debut album by L.A.-based foursome.

67. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.

68. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.

69. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.

70. Miguel -- “All I Want is You” featuring J. Cole (single) [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.

71. Bobby Brackins – “143” featuring Ray J (single) [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.

72. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs from RELAYED [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.

73. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” from SEX, DREAMS AND DENIM JEANS [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with a ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.

74. Jenna Andrews – “Tumblin’ Down” [6-9-10] (single). Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

75. J. Cole – “Who Dat [6-4-10]. (single). Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

76. Ricky Blaze -- “Just You and I” (single) [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.

77. Karen Elson – “The Ghost Who Walks” from THE GHOST WHO WALKS [5-24-2010]. The lead track from debut album has an eerie, somewhat disharmonious, indie sound by Brit model and singer/songwriter.

78. Avi Buffalo – “What’s It in For” from AVI BUFFALO [5-27-2010]. With lead falsetto vocals over quirky indie rock, these boys from Long Beach put out a new, sub-pop Cali vibe.

79. Beach Fossils – “Youth” from BEACH FOSSILS [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.

80. AM Taxi – “The Mistake” from WE DON’T STAND A CHANCE [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.

81. Black Sunshine – “Once in My Life” from BLACK SUNSHINE [5-25-2010]. The lead track from forthcoming debut album is loaded with heavy electric guitar riffs and smokin’ vocals from rock band formed by one of the top freeskiers in the world, Matt Reardon.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists

1. White Denim - “Drug” (single) [4-5-2011]. This emerging indie band out of Austin, TX, lays out a nostalgic classic jam on this trippy rocker.

2. Rebecca Black – “Friday” (single) [3-14-2011]. Shameless, mindless bubble gum pop celebrating TGIF via YouTube video.

3. Laura Jansen – “Use Somebody” from BELLS [3-22-2011]. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.

4. Hyper Crush -- “Kick Us Out” (single) [2-1-2011}. Electro-pop with female vocals by L.A. band.

5. Lil Kee – “Buss It Wide Open” (single) [2-15-2011]. Naughty hip-hop by emerging rapper born in Providence and raised in Tampa.

6. Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” (single) [9-2010]. Trippy, atmospheric instrumental featuring steel drums and guitar morphs into odd alt-rock bas a solo project by one of larger and emerging British indie pop group The XX.

7. Mac Miller – “Knock Knock” (single) [2-11-11]. “White Boy Awesome” hip-hopper out of Pittsburgh, PA, lays out first hit single loaded with retro upbeat-backbeats.

8. Rainbow Arabia – “Without You” [2-28-2011]. Mixing tribal beats, electro sounds and Middle Eastern instrumentation, this husband-wife duo emerges from the L.A. dance-punk scene.

9. Alexander – “Truth” from ALEXANDER [3-1-2011]. Mellow, textured indie track off debut album by Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe fame.

10. Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away” from LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS [3-1-2011]. Singer, songwriter and producer previously found success with R&B act Floetry, ventures out on her own with this new single from her debut album.

11. Little Talks - “Of Monsters and Men” (single) [2-22-2011]. Emerging band out of Iceland lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.

12. Cults -- “Go Outside” (single) [2-22-2011]. A brief, retro number with youthful choral vocals combine to establish new twee-pop single by emerging alt-band.

13. Madam Adam – “Sex Ain’t Love” (acoustic) – from SEX AIN’T LOVE EP [5-18-2010]. Alternative pop rockers out of Charlestown, South Carolina, light up this acoustic version of hit track from debut EP.

14. Ellie Goulding – “Lights” from AN INTRODUCTION TO ELLIE GOULDING E.P. [9-21-2010]. Big-voiced British vocalist makes debut with sleek electro-pop-slash-indie-folk number.

15. James Blake -- “There’s a Limit to Your Love” from JAMES BLAKE [2-7-2011]. Innovative, spacey, electronica cover of alt-original by Feist off self-titled debut album.

16. Polock – “Fireworks” from GETTING DOWN FROM THE TREES [8-17-2010]. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.

17. Jessie J – Price Tag (single) [2-1-2011]. Emerging pop rocker from London is voted Winner of Critics Choice for 2011 Brits and lays out this sassy duet version with B.o.B.

18. Egyptian Hip Hop -- “Rad Pitt” from SOME REPTILES GROW WINGS E.P. [2-1-2011]. With British Invasion appeal and notable lead vocals, these boys from Manchester lay out a good alt-vibe.

19. MEN -- “Credit Card Babie$” from TALK ABOUT BODY [1-28-2011]. Part of the bath-house micro-genre, this slighty-spazzy electro-pop track uses wash-your-mouth-out lyrics to play on contemporary sex and begetting.

20. Of Oceans - “In Love, Not Limbo” from OF OCEANS E.P. [12-15-2010] Contemporary Instrumental with atmospheric, airy vocals off EP by emerging electronic project out of the Motor City.

21. Keep Shelly in Athens - “Hauntin’ Me” (single) [1-21-2011]. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.

22. Skream & Example - “Shot Yourself in the Foot” (single) [1-5-2011]. A British Duo who met at a rave on a beach in Miami lays out manageable dubstep.

23. Foster the People - “Pumped Up Kicks” from FOSTER THE PEOPLE EP [1-18-2011]. Groovy lo-fi by newly-formed alt-indie quartet out of L.A. off smokin’ self-titled debut EP.

24. Rock Mafia – “The Big Bang” (single) [10-29-2010]. R&B quartet out of Omaha gets at the essence of existence and how to translate it to romance.

25. Fitz and The Tantrums - “Moneygrabber” from PICKIN UP THE PIECES [1-5-2011] Brewing up a retro-soul, Motown sound by new septet discovered at South by Southwest.

26. The Naked & Famous – “Young Blood” (single) [11-14-2010]. A huge summer hit in New Zeland, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.

27. Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta – “Neu Chicago” from JET SET SIEMPRE 1 [1-11-11]. An upbeat, genre-bending track by Japanese musical artist that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.

28. Junip -- “Rope An Summit” from FIELDS [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.

29. Kisses – “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” from THE HEART OF THE NIGHT LIFE [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.

30. Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera – “Without Lies” off WITHOUT LIES E.P. [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.

31. Dirty Gold – “California Sunrise” (single) [1-18-2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

32. “Forever” – The Floacist from FLOETIC SOUL [11-9-2010]. Luscious, breathy vocals by ex-Floetry poet Natalie Stewart who teams up with Musiq Soulchild on this ultra-mellow track off her debut solo album.

33. Bear Hands – “What a Drag” from BURNIG BUSH SUPPER CLUB [11-2-2010]. Lead single from initial EP leads debut album by alt-indie rockers who met at Wesleyan University and jam in Brooklyn.

34. Sun Airway – “Oh Naoko” from NOCTURNE OF EXPLODED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER [10-25-10]. Youthful expressions of love combine with ethereal sonic textures in lead track off debut full-length album by emerging Phili-based duo.

35. Warpaint – “Undertow” from THE FOOL [10-25-2010]. Super-mellow, dissonant and atmospheric rock by emerging alt-quartet out of L.A.

36. Avey Tare – “Lucky One” from DOWN THERE [10-11-10]. Co-frontman from Animal Collective offers this experimental track on his solo debut.

37. Houses – “Soak it Up” from ALL NIGHT [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.

38. Young the Giant – “Strings” from YOUNG THE GIANT [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.

39. “Love Lust” – King Charles [single]. Compelling, spare melody by East Londoner sticks on the mind long after this track, scheduled for debut album release later this year, ticks away.

40. Wild Nothing – Golden Haze from GOLDEN HAZE EP [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

41. Duck Sauce – “Barbara Streisand” (single) [10-12-2010]. First single from forthcoming debut album by UK duo is catchy house disco, a kooky ode to the titular US actress.

42. Prince Royce – “Carazon Sin Cara” from PRINCE ROYCE [3-2-2010]. Smooth Latin tropical pop by bachata singer from New York with Dominican heritage.

43. The Hours -- “Ali in the Jungle” from IT’S NOT HOW YOU START IT’S HOW YOU FINISH [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.

44. Glasser – “Home” from RING [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

45. DeLuka – “Cascade” from YOU ARE THE NIGHT [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

46. Sky Ferreira - “Obsession” [single] [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.

47. Two Door Cinema Club -- “Costume Party” [single, to be released]. Mixing electric polish with guitar driven hooks makes for a pop-driven number by emerging trio out of Northern Ireland.

48. The Hundred in the Hands – “Dressed in Dresden” from THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.

49. The Gracious Few – “Nothing But Love” from THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.

50. Lissie -- “Little Lovin’” from CATCHING A TIGER [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.

51. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.

52. 2 AM Club – “Worry About You” from WHAT DID YOU THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

53. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” (single) [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.

54. Stromae -- “Alors an Dance” (single re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

55. Oh Land – “Sun of a Gun” [10-19-10]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

56. Andreya Triana – “Lost Where I Belong” from LOST WHERE I BELONG (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.

57. Jenny and Johnny – “Big Wave” from I’M HAVING FUN NOW [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.

58. Maximum Balloon – “Groove Me” from MAXIMUM BALLOON [9-21-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

59. Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana – “I Like That” [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

60. Yolando Be Cool & DCUP -- “We No Speak Americano” [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

61. Die Antwood -- “Enter the Ninja” [7-13-2010]. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

62. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

63. Allstar Weekend – “Dance Forever” from SUDDENLY [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego.

64. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.

65. The Ready Set – “Love like Woe” from I’M ALIVE, I’M DREAMIN’ [6-14-2010]. Shameless emo pop-electronica by Indiana teenager.

66. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.

67. The Rescues – “Break Me Out” from LET LOOSE THE HORSES [6-22-2010]. Easy pop off debut album by L.A.-based foursome.

68. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.

69. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.

70. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.

71. Miguel -- “All I Want is You” featuring J. Cole (single) [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.

72. Bobby Brackins – “143” featuring Ray J (single) [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.

73. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs from RELAYED [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.

74. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” from SEX, DREAMS AND DENIM JEANS [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with a ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.

75. New Politics -- “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” (single) [4-27-2010]. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

76. Jenna Andrews – “Tumblin’ Down” [6-9-10] (single). Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

77. J. Cole – “Who Dat [6-4-10]. (single). Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

78. Ricky Blaze -- “Just You and I” (single) [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.

79. Karen Elson – “The Ghost Who Walks” from THE GHOST WHO WALKS [5-24-2010]. The lead track from debut album has an eerie, somewhat disharmonious, indie sound by Brit model and singer/songwriter.

80. “You look Better When I’m Drunk” (single) – The White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. The latest in a string of pop singles that follwed their 2008 debut album from pop-rock band out of Chicago.

81. Avi Buffalo – “What’s It in For” from AVI BUFFALO [5-27-2010]. With lead falsetto vocals over quirky indie rock, these boys from Long Beach put out a new, sub-pop Cali vibe.

82. Beach Fossils – “Youth” from BEACH FOSSILS [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.

83. AM Taxi – “The Mistake” from WE DON’T STAND A CHANCE [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.

84. Black Sunshine – “Once in My Life” from BLACK SUNSHINE [5-25-2010]. The lead track from forthcoming debut album is loaded with heavy electric guitar riffs and smokin’ vocals from rock band formed by one of the top freeskiers in the world, Matt Reardon.