New Music!!

So 2008 has been a great year for music so far. I thought I'd just pop in on here to give you guys a couple of amazing albums to get you through this last stretch before the wonderful summer.

Santogold - Self Titled

I was told about this artist from circusdelight before her actual album came out. It's not out yet, but it's leaked, so I'm sure if you look hard enough (waffles) you'll be able to find it. Definitely check her our if you like M.I.A. as they are very similar, but Santogold definitely has a bit more of a rock aspect going for her. Her album switches it up between hipster indie rock jams and MIA style club bangers, and it's a pretty solid listen all the way through. For a good example of her style, check out L.E.S Artistes.

M83 - Saturdays = Youth

M83 is an interesting man. Saturdays = Youth is his fourth album, and each one, while different from the others, mostly shares the same spacey, synthy, abstract sound. This album goes a bit beyond that, and we're given a record that feels more like a pop rock album than his previous hugely electronic outings, but still has plenty of synths and heavy beats to keep any electronic music fan happy. Mixing about half instrumental droney tracks with the other half epic pop, there really isn't a dull moment on this disc. The fusion of rock and electronic music works perfectally. Vocals definitely take the front of the stage in this disc a bit more than in his past albums, but the lyrics, reeking of 1980s teenage angst like the album cover, definitely add to the whole experience. I would highly reccomend this album to anyone who likes new wave, electronic, or rock music. Also check out "Before the Dawn Heals Us," his previous album. Graveyard Girl is the first single off this one.