mp3 of the Day – Peter Bjorn and John

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Peter Bjorn And John just hangin’ out with the cremated remains of an unruly fan

PB&J’s “Young Folks” (featuring Victoria Bergsman ex-The Concretes) might be the catchiest song in the universe right now-you can’t really go wrong with bongos. “Young Folks” was also named one of the top 5 songs of 2006 by Pitchfork and NME. The full album is called Writer’s Block and will be released February 6th on Almost Gold Recordings. Catch Peter Bjorn and John January 29th on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

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Young Folks Video

UK-Only Annuals EP

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Photo by Meaghan Montagano

The Annuals’ new UK EP Big Zeus will be released January 29th in the UK only.  The imaginary US version will be called You Can Suck It Big Time since there really won’t be one.  The EP will include the previously unreleased “Misty Coy” and “Ease My Mind” which was released as the B-side to the Brother 7″ and can be streamed on MySpace.  Also, tour dates with The Dears on Ace Fu.

mp3 of the Day – Samuel L Jackson Singin’ the Blues?

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Get this motherfucking chain off my motherfucking legs!

Directer Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) is brewin’ up a drama/romance called Black Snake Moan starring Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci.  According to IMDB, Jackson plays a God-fearing bluesman who has the love for a wild young woman.  He looks everywhere for love but never quite finds it despite everything being way hotter down in the south and all.  Check out the trailer on MySpace.

The soundtrack includes bluesy songs by The Black Keys, RL Burnside and many by Samuel L. Jackson.  Here’s one now!

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Stream New Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

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That’s right.  You can now stream the ENTIRE new CYHSY album on MySpace.  All 10 songs, including Underwater Yo!  Or, pre-order Some Loud Thunder on insound and receive the digital version of the album now for free.  This is so nuts it’s like someone had a plate of crazy for breakfast.

New Arcade Fire in March

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Here’s what Merge Records have to say about Neon Bible to be released on March 6th:

Neon Bible is full of both half-assed punk rock mistakes and meticulously orchestrated woodwinds. Processed strings and mandolin. Quiet rumbles and loud rumbles. But mostly just eleven songs that the band thinks are really good!

Check out this page to stream a slew of music videos from Funeral

Neon Track Listing:

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