New Remix: @itstheknocks – Make It Better (DOM Remix) + (Monsieur Adi Remix)

We brought you the original Mix of The Knocks “Make It Better” last week and now we have an official remix from Massachusetts noisy electro/rock band, DOM as well as Monsieur Adi. “Make It Better” will be released on Neon Gold Records on July 27th. enjoY! The Knocks – Make It Better (DOM Remix) The […]



Guster Set to Release New Album + New Single

Once Upon a time I was into that hippy-rock/jam-band music. DMB, Dispatch, Matt Nathanson, Howie Day, you name it, they were all staples of my early college musical education. I would download so many live shows, see them on tour and just sit around smoke some bud and listen away. Well, musical tastes changed and […]



Cover: YACHT – Nausea (X Cover)

The alwasy busy electronic-pop duo, YACHT, are getting ready to record their follow up to their awesome debut, Mystery Lights, for DFA. In the meantime they did a cover version of influential 70’s punk rock band X‘s track, “Nausea” for the BBC. Yacht has turned out a stripped down, in-the-groove version of the song while […]



@Dragonette Releases New Single + Tour Dates

Dragonette is set to release a new single appropriately titled, “Our Summer” on July 27th. The single will be followed by Mixin To Thrill, which compiles the new single, the studio version “My Things” and a host of some of the best Dragonette remixes of the past year. Mixin To Thrill will be released on […]



@gilbereforte Releases 87 Dreams for FREE!!

After hearing a few tracks from Gilbere Forte‘s debut Album, 87 Dreams, over the past few weeks, the time has come for him to officially release the album. 87 Dreams is 17 original tracks that are sure to put some swagger in your step. If you like B.o.B than Mr. Forte’ is for you. Download […]



New Remixes from @Keenhouse

LA producer, Keenhouse, is working on the follow up to his debut album, Civic Transit. In the meantime though you can peep 2 new remixes he has just finished. The first one is of LexiconDon‘s single, “December Sunset” and the other is  Housse De Racket‘s “Oh Yeah!” enjoY! LexiconDon – December Sunset (Keenhouse Remix) House […]



Shit Robot Set To Release His Debut Album, ‘From the Cradle to the Rave’

A little music history for you guys…. Marcus Lambkin (aka Shit Robot) is unveiling his debut album, From the Cradle to the Rave, an album 20 years in the making. He has been dubbed “The Godfather of DFA” by label head James Murphy becasue he helped build DFA Records from the ground up, musically and […]



Mind Cinema Release ‘Sun Beat’ EP

Been really digging this new band from Vancouver called Mind Cinema. They create these laid- back moods and sound-scapes that you seem to get lost in. Drawing from influences ranging from Slowdive to New Order, The Flaming Lips and MGMT, they create these ambient/shoegazing indie-rock tunes that are dripping in haunting, drowsy, layered vocals courtesy […]



Cover: Samuel – Find Your Love (Drake Cover)

New track from NYC artist Samuel. He chose to work with The Knocks to do a cover of Drake’s “Find Your Love.” When asked in an interview by Hypetrak why he chose this song, Samuel had this to say, I’m a big Drake fan and love that such a simple song could be so catchy […]



SAVOY Release Free EP, ‘Nothin for Nothin’

SAVOY is a Colorado-based hybrid dance act who produce rock edged, yet club-geared tunes. People have been buzzing about these guys a for a while now and they are set to play at Electric Zoo in NYC in September. The trio have released their debut EP, Nothin for Nothin, with the single goal of effectively […]



Welcome: Umlala

Umlala is a Jerusalem based experimental music project compromised of five members: Josef Laimon as lead singer and songwriter, Orel Tamuz on guitar, Yuval Goren on bass, Omri Blau on drums and Zohara Niddam on keyboard and vocals. Each one of the members came from different musical backgrounds, but were able to come together to […]



Grand Lake – Spark

Caleb Nichols and Jameson Swanagon, the musical force that along with drummer John Pomeroy is Oakland’s Grand Lake, began their musical collaboration in their friendship. Throughout the 15 years they have known each other, the two have met up and parted ways until finally finding each other again in Oakland to start the band. They […]



Naive Machine Released debut Single, ‘Cement Mix’

Today sees the release of Naive Machine‘s debut single on Hit and Hope Records. The single, “Cement Mix,” is a combination of 8-bit beats with synth-heavy dub. The release includes the B side “Jump Luigi.” Check out a preview of the “Cement Mix” below. enjoY! Naive Machine – Cement Mix



Fun: Felix And Volcano!

Got some fresh alt electro-pop for you this morning courtesy of Felix and Volcano! This New Hampshire duo have just released their Get Rich EP. Their tunes have a quirky, playful sound to them and with catchy hooks, fun electronic beats and cheesy, but work-so-well synths, these guys will lift your spirits this Monday morning […]



Friday Mix: July 16th 2010

Hooooowdy Ho, So what a crazy hot week it has been in NYC. The mercury  never dips below 85 and I have heard it is only gonna get worse as the weekend comes along. Luckily some guy invented the air conditioner and saved humanity, maybe not the power grids, but at least I’m not sweating […]



Are You The Biggest Live Music Fan?

Are YOU the Biggest Live Music Fan in New York? SuperGlued is throwing a New York Summer Music Junkie Contest. It started July 11 and goes all through summer. The whole idea is that you can earn points for all the things you do before, during and after shows, such as Twitter updates, FourSquare checkins, […]



Lights On – Red Lights Flashing

San Diego group, Lights On, has set off on their summer tour after debuting their album, Here Comes the Ocean, on July 6th. Lead by Tim Hines and Mike Kamoo, the band has elements of new-wave and post-punk in their sound, very good rock indeed. I have seriously listened to “Red Lights Flashing”  at least […]