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Daft Punk, Random Access Memories: Album Review

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories: Album Review

From their 1997 debut Homework and even moreso with 2001′s Discovery, Daft Punk arguably became the foremost ambassadors of electronic music, at once pleasing the discerning tastes of college radio and mainstream audiences. They’ve simultaneously managed to maintain a sort of indie credibility while shilling commercial products for The Gap, Sony,  Victoria’s Secret, Coca-Cola, and Adidas. Today’s release of Random Access Memories is one of 2013′s most anticipated releases, the culmination of a months-long publicity campaign waged primarily through television [...]

Major Lazer, Free the Universe: Album Review

Major Lazer, Free the Universe: Album Review

Initially a collaboration between producers Diplo (MIA, Santigold, Amanda Blank, Die Antwoord) and Switch (MIA, Santigold, Beyonce, Xtina), Major Lazer’s debut was the summer album of 2009. A dance album that blended reggae, dubstep, reggaton, and dancehall, Guns Don’t Kill People was an eclectic, refreshing, and quite frankly, fun album perfect for block parties, beach bonfires, and sweaty, sweaty clubs. Aside form the occasional remix EP, the duo has been rather silent since. Free the Universe (Secretly Canadian) breaks that [...]

Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of New Order

Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of New Order

Following the death of Ian Curtis, the remaining members of Joy Division decided to embark on an entirely new project, although it would take some time for the group to find its own voice. Formed in 1980, New Order augmented the trio of Sumner (guitar, vocals), Hook (bass), and Morris with keyboardist Gillian Gilbert (Morris’ then-girlfriend and now-wife).  The band went on to have a fairly prolific career, although the stream of releases slowed significantly by the mid- 1990s, partially [...]

Spin Cycle: Jamie Lidell, Jamie Lidell

Spin Cycle: Jamie Lidell, Jamie Lidell

Jamie Lidell is back!! Check out our review of his new album, out today!

Popblerd's Best Albums of 2012: Mike A's List

Popblerd’s Best Albums of 2012: Mike A’s List

Popblerd writer Mike A lists his Top Ten albums of 2012.

The Singles Bar: Jamie Lidell, "What a Shame"

The Singles Bar: Jamie Lidell, “What a Shame”

Jamie Lidell’s “What a Shame” offers a sneak peak at his upcoming self-titled album on Warp.

Spin Cycle: Crystal Castles, III

Spin Cycle: Crystal Castles, III

Does “III” meet electronic act Crystal Castles’ high standards?