Blu Reveals Producers on Debut "No York"
RH member Sean CK caught up with Blu during a show in Boston. In this short clip, Blu reveals the production credits on this forthcoming debut album No York. See it below.
Also below is the vintage Freestyle Blu did outside of Sub-T during once his first headlining shows here. It is given a re-up just for the hell of it.
Conan O'Brien Reveals Halloween Costume, Rolling Stone BTS
"This is a John McCain mask that they re-purposed and slapped Howdie Doodie hair on."
In a webisode of Conan Takes Your Questions, Conan O'Brien that he will be dressing up for Halloween. His costume of choice? Well, it's a new a Conan mask! Awesome. In other Conan news, O'Brien is on the cover of the latest Rolling Stone. The magazine put together a behind the scenes video of his cover shoot, which is also below.
The Knux: "Medusa (Let's Get Stoned)"
The Knux throw their support behind Proposition 19, a proposition that Californians will vote on in the November 2nd election. The prop will make selling and taxing marijuana legal in the Golden State. Hear the new Knux below.
Matt & Kim: "Block After Block"
Matt & Kim have been tight-locked on their new LP, Sidewalks, so it is definitely a treated that they decided to let go of the upbeat urban sprawl themed "Block After Block". The duo's new LP will be released November 2nd.
Kid Cudi: "Erase Me" Live On David Letterman
Backed by a live band and sporting a porno-stache, Kid Cudi performed "Erase Me" live on David Letterman last night. Strumming a guitar, something I had not seen Cudi do previously, he performed a roaring rendition of "Erase Me" off his forthcoming November 9th release, Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. This was a very strong performance, one that Mr. Letterman called "smoking". Check it out below.
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War Paint: "Undertow"
"Now I've got you in the Undertow"
LA's Warpaint have infused their first single off their first longplayer, The Fool, with an intense sense of longing. The vocals, the guitar, drum, slowly fade away, holding on a second too long, almost clinging. It's a beautiful sound that lingers in your head. The song draws you in, evokes the song title, catches you in the undertow, dragging you with it wherever it decides to go. The Fool is out now on Rough Trade.
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The Homeboy Sandman: "Calm Tornado" video
We've been following The Homeboy Sandman for a minute. Exhibit A is this First Look from November '08. Exhibit B is this interview from July '10. Here is Homeboy's new video for "Calm Tornado" off is last release, The Good Sun. It's got a Wu meets Quasimoto vibe, off kilter rhymes with a sick beat. See it below.
The Black Keys: "Tighten Up" Live on Jools Holland
The Black Keys hit up The Jools Holland show over in the UK, and performed their jam "Tighten Up". The Black Keys are one of my favorite bands, and their 2010 LP, Brothers has to be at the top of the list of album of the year.