Click Track: Singles file


Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/06/2012

Singles file: Arcade Fire, Willis Earl Beal, Gunplay
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:27 AM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Singles file: Blur, Co La, Kendrick Lamar
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  01:51 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Blur, Co La, Kendrick Lamar, Lost in the Trees, Chris Cornell

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 02/07/2012

Singles File: Gucci Mane, Rhye, Nicki Minaj, THEESatifaction, Loma Prieta
By Allison Stewart
A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:43 AM ET, 02/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Rhye, Nicki Minaj, THEESatisfaction, Loma Prieta

Posted at 10:49 AM ET, 01/31/2012

Singles file: Pretty Lights, Elle Varner, Canaan Smith
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:49 AM ET, 01/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Pretty Lights, Elle Varner, Canaan Smith, Young Moe, Fat Trel, Pelican

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Singles file: Santigold, Lower Dens, Alcest
By Allison Stewart
Five songs for your playlist this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:39 AM ET, 01/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Santigold, Lower Dens, Alcest, Stalley

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 01/17/2012

Singles file: Schoolboy Q f. A$AP Rocky, Mary J. Blige f. Drake
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:22 AM ET, 01/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Schoolboy Q, A$AP Rocky, Mary J. Blige, Drake, DropxLife, Justice, Party Supplies

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Singles File: Teyana Taylor, Grimes, Action Bronson, Pistol Annies, Scissor Sisters
By Allison Stewart
A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:56 AM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Teyana Taylor, Wale, Grimes, Action Branson, Chieftans, Pistol Annies, Scissor Sisters, Azealia Banks

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Singles file: B.o.B. f. Andre 3000, the xx, Madi Diaz
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:10 AM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 12/27/2011

Singles file: Best of 2011
By Allison Stewart
25 songs that defined 2011.

By Allison Stewart  |  01:30 PM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey, The Decemberists, Danny Brown, Wale, Neon Indian, Wiz Khalifa, Beyonce, Ryan Adams

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Singles file: Sleigh Bells, JJ DOOM
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:18 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Sleigh Bells, JJ DOOM, Taylor Berrett, The Concept, Wiz Khalifa

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Singles file: Hoiday songs edition
By Allison Stewart
Six seasonal songs from the likes of My Morning Jacket, Kelly Clarkson and the Killers.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:39 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  My Morning Jacket, Kelly Clarkson, Flaming Lips, James Whetzel, Tim McGraw, The Killers

Posted at 09:53 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Singles file: Nicki Minaj; Ernse Karel, Cass McCombs
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  09:53 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Nicki Minaj, Ernse Karel, Sess 4-5, Keedy Black, Cass McCombs, Cold Specks

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 11/29/2011

Singles file: Florence and the Machine, Deadmau5 (All covers edition)
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:30 AM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Florence and the Machine, Deadmau5, Black Bananas, Kurt Vile, Mike Posner, Bun B, Johnny Depp

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 11/22/2011

Singles file: Young Jeezy f. Jay-Z and Andre 3000, the Evens, Cults f. Freddie Gibbs
By Allison Stewart
Five must-hear songs of the week.

By Allison Stewart  |  09:51 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Young Jeezy, Jay-Z, Andre 3000, The Evens, Cults, Freddie Gibbs, First Aid Kit, Radiohead

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 11/15/2011

Singles file: Tennis, SmCity f. Skyzoo and Kokayi, the Mighty Fine
By Allison Stewart
Five new songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:33 AM ET, 11/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Tennis, SmCity, Skyzoo, Kokayi, The Mighty Fine, Nicolas Jaar, Azelia Banks

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 11/08/2011

Singles file: Drake f. Rihanna, Factory Floor, Amy Winehouse and Nas
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:01 AM ET, 11/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Drake, Rihanna, Factory Floor, Amy Winehouse, Nas, Saba, The Band Perry

Posted at 09:53 AM ET, 11/01/2011

Singles file: Yelawolf f. Kid Rock, Alabama Shakes, El-P
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  09:53 AM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Yelawolf, Kid Rock, Alabama Shakes, El-P, Lana Del Rey, Odd Future

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 10/25/2011

Singles file: Far East Movement f. Rye Rye. Charli XCX, Stone Darling
By Allison Stewart
Five songs to hear this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:15 AM ET, 10/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Far East Movement, Rye Rye, Charli XCX, Stone Darling, Garbage, Grimes

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 10/18/2011

Singles file: Wale f. Kid Cudi, Bleached, Phil Ade
By Allison Stewart
A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind.

By Allison Stewart  |  09:57 AM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Wale, Kid Cudi, Bleached, Phil Ade, Black Tusk, Childish Gambino

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 10/04/2011

Singles file: Danny Brown, Apparat, Patrick Stump
By Allison Stewart
Five must-hear songs for this week.

By Allison Stewart  |  09:59 AM ET, 10/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Danny Brown, Apparat, Patrick Stump, Iggy Azalea, Void

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 09/27/2011

Singles file: Rihanna, Tabi Bonney, Kindness
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  10:35 AM ET, 09/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Tabi Bonney, Brantley Gilbert

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 09/20/2011

Singles file: Florence and the Machine, Phonte, Atriarch
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  09:46 AM ET, 09/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Florence and the Machine, Phonte, Atriarch, CANT, The Black Belles

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 09/13/2011

Singles file: Lana Del Rey, Gardens and Villa, Berner
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  09:57 AM ET, 09/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Lana Del Rey, Gardens and Villa, Berner, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Foster the People, Kendrick Lamar, M83

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 09/06/2011

Singles file: Soulja Boy, Thundercat, Robin Hannibal
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  10:36 AM ET, 09/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Soulja Boy, Thundercat, Robin Hannibal, Main Attrakionz, Louise Burns

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 08/30/2011

Singles file: Wavves, Neutral Milk Hotel, Ryan Adams
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  09:46 AM ET, 08/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Wavves, Neutral Milk Hotel, Ryan Adams, Ben Folds Five, Pg. 99

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 08/23/2011

Singles file: The Weeknd, Young Jeezy, Tinariwen
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  08:45 AM ET, 08/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  The Weeknd, Drake, The Chance, Young Jeezy, Freddie Gibbs, Tinariwen, Pearl Jam

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 08/16/2011

Singles file: Feist, ASAP Rocky, King Cannibal
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  10:55 AM ET, 08/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Feist, ASAP Rockey, King Cannibal, Michael Kiwanuka, Lil Wayne, Drake, Rick Ross

Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 08/09/2011

Singles file: Best Coast, BADBADNOTGOOD, Pistol Annies
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  11:33 AM ET, 08/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Best Coast, BADBADNOTGOOD, Pistol Annies, Moonface, Cities Aviv

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 08/02/2011

Singles file: Game, Neon Indian, Bridget Kelly
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  10:34 AM ET, 08/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Game, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Neon Indian, Bridget Kelly, Sleep Over, Phil Ade, U.S. Royalty

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 07/26/2011

Singles file: M.I.A., e-dubble, Ume
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  11:16 AM ET, 07/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  M.I.A., e-dubble, Ume, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Curren$y, Meat Puppets

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 07/19/2011

Singles file: Red Hot Chili Peppers, DOOM/STARKS, Wooden Shjips
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  10:46 AM ET, 07/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Red Hot Chili Peppers, DOOM/STARKS, Wooden Shjips, Nikki Jean, Avett Brothers

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 07/12/2011

Singles file: Shanell, Death Grips, Givers
By Allison Stewart
New tracks from Young Money diva Shanell and jangle folk group Blitzen Trapper.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:39 AM ET, 07/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Shanell, Death Grips, Givers, Blitzen Trapper, Wugazi

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 07/05/2011

Singles file: Bon Iver, DSharp, Britney Spears
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  11:49 AM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Bon Iver, DSharp, Calvinist, Britney Spears, Tennis

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 06/28/2011

Singles file: Bjork, Premonition 13, Lydia Loveless
By Allison Stewart
A stunner from Bjork, the latest from local metal icon Wino and an out-of-print b-side from Archers of Loaf.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:16 AM ET, 06/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Bjork, Premonition 13, Lydia Loveless, Special Club, Archers of Loaf

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 06/21/2011

Singles file: Rye Rye, Kendrick Lamar, Future Islands
By Allison Stewart

By Allison Stewart  |  10:24 AM ET, 06/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Rye Rye, Kendrick Lamar, RZA, Future Islands, Little Roy, William Elliott Whitmore

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 06/14/2011

Singles file: Deleted Scenes, Kingpen Slim, Cigarette
By Allison Stewart
An all-local edition, featuring new tracks from Deleted Scenes, Kingpen Slim, Cigarette and more.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:59 AM ET, 06/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Deleted Scenes, Kingpen Slim, Cigarette, Whitefolkz, White Life

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 06/07/2011

Singles file: Coldplay, Young Knives, Paramore
By Allison Stewart
Coldplay’s newest single, Paramore’s contribution to the “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” soundtrack and a Swedish metal cover of the Beatles.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:15 AM ET, 06/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Coldplay, Young Knives, Paramore, Bad Meets Evil, Bruno Mars, Ghost

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 05/31/2011

Singles file: Wu-Tang f. RZA, Jhene Aiko, Making Friendz
By Allison Stewart
The beloved rap crew is back with a RZA-centric track. Plus new songs from L.A.’s Jhene Aiko and Radiohead’s 20 best covers.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:56 AM ET, 05/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Wu-Tang Clan, RZA, Jhene Aiko, Making Friendz, Diggy Simmons, Radiohead

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 05/24/2011

Singles file: Beyonce, Drake, Bon Iver
By Allison Stewart
New tracks from Beyonce, Drake, Bon Iver and more.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:28 AM ET, 05/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Beyonce; Drake; Bon Iver; Christina Aguilera

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 05/17/2011

Singles file: jj, Pygmy Lush, the Wealthy West
By Allison Stewart
New tracks from jj, Pygmy Lush and DJ Khaled’s latest all-star collaboration.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:41 AM ET, 05/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  jj, Pygmy Lush, the Weather West, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Drake, Grinderman

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 05/10/2011

Singles file: Frank Ocean, Bobby Long, Morbid Angel
By Allison Stewart
Frank Ocean has a retro-inclined R&B banger with “U Got It,” while death metal Morbid Angel comes out swinging on new album with “Existo Vulgore.”

By Allison Stewart  |  10:25 AM ET, 05/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Frank Ocean, Bobby Long, Morbid Angel, Big Sean, Amanda Mair

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 05/03/2011

Singles file: Calvin Harris f. Kelis, Eminem and Royce Da 5’9
By Allison Stewart
Former friends/foes Eminem and Royce Da 5’9 team up, while Thao and Mirah cover Pat Benetar.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:14 AM ET, 05/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Calvin Harris, Kelis, Eminem, Royce Da 5'9, Mike Watt, Eddie Vedder, Dave Grohl, Grieves, Thao & Mirah

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 04/26/2011

Singles file: Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, My Morning Jacket
By Allison Stewart
Three of pop’s most famous females team up for a remix.

By Allison Stewart  |  11:35 AM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, My Morning Jacket, Heavenly States, Spree Wilson, Dev

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 04/19/2011

Singles file: Lady Gaga, Win Win, Wale
By Allison Stewart
New songs from Lady Gaga, Win Win, Wale and more.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:52 AM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Lady Gaga, Win Win, Wale, Meek Mill, Blaqstarr, Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, U2, Jay-Z

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 04/12/2011

Singles file: Rihanna, Beastie Boys, Sade
By Allison Stewart
New songs from Rihanna, Beastie Boys, Sade

By Allison Stewart  |  04:39 PM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Rihanna, Britney Spears, Beastie Boys, Red Fang, Sade, Freelance Whales

Posted at 05:34 PM ET, 04/05/2011

Singles file: Birdman, Boris, Kingpen Slim, Big Boi, Alex Winston
By Allison Stewart
A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind.

By Allison Stewart  |  05:34 PM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file, Singles file | Tags:  Birdman, Big Boi, Matt and Kim, Alex Winston, Boris, Kingpen Slim

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 03/22/2011

Singles file: Jennifer Lopez, Foster the People, XV and Pusha T
By Allison Stewart and Jennifer Lopez’s new single was co-written by Lady Gaga. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Extra) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind...
Jennifer Lopez collaborates with Lady Gaga on her new single.

By Allison Stewart and Jennifer Lopez’s new single was co-written by Lady Gaga. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Extra) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind...  |  10:52 AM ET, 03/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Jennifer Lopez, Foster the People, XV, Pusha T, Jamie Woon

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 03/15/2011

Singles file: Da Phuture, the Weeknd, the Five One
By Allison Stewart
New songs from local rapper Da Phuture, mysterious Canadians the Weeknd, and Virginia’s the Five One.

By Allison Stewart  |  12:09 PM ET, 03/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Da Phuture, The Weeknd, The Five One, Mindless Behavior, Ciara, Fever Ray

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 03/01/2011

Singles file: T-Pain f. Flo Rida, TV on the Radio, SP-33
By Allison Stewart
T-Pain, still rocking the Auto-Tune. A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... T-Pain featuring Flo Rida: "I'm Dancing" The "Low" duo teams up for another helping of irresistibly cheesy, Auto-Tuned electro-hop. If it weren't for the random...

By Allison Stewart  |  10:46 AM ET, 03/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Flo Rida, Lykke Li, T-Pain, TV on the Radio

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/01/2011

Singles file: Wiz Khalifa, the Feelies, Foo Fighters
By Allison Stewart
Wiz Khalifa's new song is about ... a girl? (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Wiz Khalifa: "Roll Up" If Khalifa had his way, all his love songs would probably be about weed. But...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:00 AM ET, 02/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Foo Fighters, Mr. Dream, The Feelies, Wiz Khalifa, Yelle

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 01/25/2011

Singles file: Lady Gaga, Big K.R.I.T., Tyler Jon Tyler
By Allison Stewart
Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. gets assistance from San Francisco band Grillade. A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Lady Gaga: "Scheisse" (Lady Gaga remix) It begins: The Year of Gaga kicks off with Gaga's remix of her...

By Allison Stewart  |  10:13 AM ET, 01/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Big K.R.I.T., Girl Talk, Lady Gaga

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 01/18/2011

Singles file: Stevie Nicks, Panda Bear, Heems
By Allison Stewart
The new one from Stevie Nicks is actually a decades-old song that's finally been finished. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Panda Bear: "Atiba Song" Hard on the heels of Noah Lennox's Ducktails...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:05 AM ET, 01/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Das Racist, Heems, Panda Bear, Poor But Sexy, Stevie Nicks, Vado

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 01/11/2011

Singles file: Britney Spears, Middle Brother, Curren$y
By Allison Stewart
It may not take down Gaga, but Britney's return single is a winner. (Linda Davidson/TWP) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Britney Spears: "Hold It Against Me" Is it a Gaga slayer? Probably not, but the...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:15 PM ET, 01/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Britney Spears, Curren$y, Middle Brother, Second City Rhythm, Villagers

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 01/04/2011

Singles file: Anna Calvi, Show TuFli, Shabazz Palaces
By Allison Stewart
Watch out for Anna Calvi in 2011. Special edition: Five to watch in 2011 Anna Calvi: "Jezebel" The British singer-songwriter, set to release her first disc in March, debuted with this song made famous by Edith Piaf, but she...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:15 PM ET, 01/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 12/28/2010

Singles file: The top 25 songs of 2010
By Allison Stewart
Cee Lo's summer hit still stands up. (Courtesy of the artist) Hip-hop. Brooklyn indie rock. "Glee." It was a great year for pretty much everything. Even the terrible songs ("Teach Me How to Dougie," anything by Waka Flocka Flame) were...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:15 PM ET, 12/28/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 12/21/2010

Singles file: Kanye West, Deer Tick, Beach House
By Allison Stewart
Deer Tick revs it up for the holidays. (Courtesy of Forcefield PR) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind: Super-special holiday songs edition! Kanye West featuring Cam'ron, Jim Jones, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Big Sean, Teyana...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:05 PM ET, 12/21/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Beach House, Camron, Deer Tick, Jim Jones, Kanye West, Pusha T, The Futureheads, The Killers

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/14/2010

Singles file: Ellie Goulding f. Wale and Waka Flocka Flame, Evidence, the Go! Team
By Allison Stewart
British newcomer Goulding gets mashed up with Wale and Waka. A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Ellie Goulding featuring Wale and Waka Flocka Flame: "Lights!" (Potomac Boys Club remix) Up-and-coming DMV remixers Brenton Duvall and Patrick...

By Allison Stewart  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/14/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Ellie Goulding, Evidence, Jens Lekman, Telekinesis, The Go Team, Waka Flocka Flame, Wale

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/07/2010

Singles file: Lloyd Banks, the Caribbean, Daft Punk, B.o.B.
By Allison Stewart
Lloyd Banks gathers a star-studded cast for his new single. (Courtesy of the artist) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one track mind... Lloyd Banks featuring Sway, Giggs, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz and Ryan Leslie: "Start It Up"...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/07/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  B.o.B., Daft Punk, Lloyd Banks, Nick Cave, the Caribeean

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 11/30/2010

Singles file: Best Coast and Wavves, Keri Hilson, Iron & Wine
By Allison Stewart
Best Coast and Wavves, winter loving. (Josh Sisk, Richard Lipski/FTWP) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Best Coast and Wavves: "Got Something for You" The inevitable collaboration between Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino and boyfriend/Wavves frontman...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:45 AM ET, 11/30/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Best Coast, David Lynch, Gil Scott-Heron, Iron & Wine, Kanye West, Keri Hilson, The xx, Wavves

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 11/23/2010

Singles file: MED f. Aloe Blacc, Tim McGraw, Tape Deck Mountain
By Allison Stewart
Tim McGraw keeps it simple with his new single and video. (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... MED featuring Aloe Blacc: "Where I'm From" Southern Cal MC Medaphoar enlists Southern Cal soul singer Blacc...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:30 AM ET, 11/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Aloe Blacc, Kanye West, MED, TV Girl, Tape Deck Mountain, Tim McGraw

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 11/16/2010

Singles file: J. Cole, Secret Mountains, Laura Marling, Girls, jj
By Allison Stewart
Laura Marling delivers a striking version of Neil Young's "The Needle and the Damage Done." (Deirdre O'Callagan) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... J. Cole: "Home for the Holidays" The Next Big Thing contemplates dropping...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:00 AM ET, 11/16/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Girls, J. Cole, Laura Marling, Secret Mountains, jj

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 11/02/2010

Singles file: Nicki Minaj, Crystal Castles, U.S. Royalty
By Allison Stewart
Nicki Minaj gets violent with Eminem. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Nicki Minaj featuring Eminem: "Roman's Revenge" This riveting, gross and totally insane exercise in self-debasement (her) and reflexively violent...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:00 PM ET, 11/02/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Crystal Castles, Eminem, Esben and the Witch, It's TheReal, Nicki Minaj, Robert Smith, U.S. Royalty

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 10/26/2010

Singles file: Black Eyed Peas, James Tamborello, Joe Budden
By Allison Stewart
Another inescapable hit from Black Eyed Peas? Perhaps. (Mark Gail/TWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Black Eyed Peas: "The Time (the dirty bit)" If robots from space mated with the makers of...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:00 PM ET, 10/26/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Black Eyed Peas, Fabolous, James Tamborello, Joe Budden, Johnny Cash, Lady Gaga, Nikki & Rich, Pusha T, Ray Charles, Styles P

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 10/19/2010

Singles file: Rihanna f. Drake, A-Trak, I Love Monsters, Bob Dylan
By Allison Stewart
Rihanna teams with former boyfriend Drake on her new single. (Tracy Woodward/TWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Rihanna featuring Drake: "What's My Name" Rihanna and former boyfriend (and Chris Brown collaborator) Drake...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:15 AM ET, 10/19/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  A-Trak, Bob Dylan, Drake, I Love Monsters, Kylesa, Rihanna

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 10/12/2010

Singles file: Rye Rye f. M.I.A., La Sera, CFCF
By Allison Stewart
Rye Rye gets some help from her mentor M.I.A. on her latest song. (Katherine Frey/TWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Rye Rye featuring M.I.A.: "Sunshine" It's at least three months late, but...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:37 AM ET, 10/12/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Band of Horses, CFCF, La Sera, M.I.A., Rye Rye, Snoop Dogg, YG

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 10/05/2010

Singles file: Chris Brown, The Secret Sisters, Sleigh Bells, Boobe, Gayngs
By Allison Stewart
It'll take more than one star-studded remix to blot out Chris Brown's bad PR. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Chris Brown featuring Drake, Kanye West, T.I., Fabolous, Rick...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:20 AM ET, 10/05/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Andre 3000, Bon Iver, Boobe, Chris Brown, Drake, Gayngs, Jack White, Kanye West, Raheem DeVaughn, Rick Ross, Sleigh Bells, T.I., The Secret Sisters

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 09/28/2010

Singles file: Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Sharon Van Etten
By Allison Stewart
We're still waiting for Nicki Minaj's album but the latest single bodes well. (Courtesy of the artist) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Nicki Minaj: "Right Thru Me" The latest and most...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:15 AM ET, 09/28/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Cake, Florence and the Machine, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Sharon Van Etten, Yeasayer

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 09/21/2010

Singles file: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Cee-Lo Green, Queens of the Stone Age
By Allison Stewart
There's no screaming on the new tracks from Trent Reznor. (Sarah L. Voisin/TWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross: "The Social Network" song sampler These ethereal electro tracks...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:15 AM ET, 09/21/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Cee-Lo Green, Queens of the Stone Age, Trent Reznor

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 09/14/2010

Singles file: Belle & Sebastian f. Carey Mulligan, Pollyn f. Freddie Gibbs, Houses
By Allison Stewart
Indie-pop heroes Belle & Sebastian beef up their sound with the help of actress Carey Mulligan. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Belle & Sebastian featuring Carey Mulligan: "Write About Love" The newly...

By Allison Stewart  |  10:30 AM ET, 09/14/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  2Pac, Belle & Sebastian, Freddie Gibbs, Houses, Kurupt, Maximum Balloon, Pollyn

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 09/07/2010

Singles file: Trey Songz f. Drake, Doug Paisley, Capstan Shafts
By Allison Stewart
Trey Songz gets assistance from Drake on his new single. (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Trey Songz featuring Drake: "The Usual" The "Successful" duo re-team for a predictably steamy old-school...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:24 AM ET, 09/07/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Capstan Shafts, Doug Paisley, Drake, Feist, Freelance Whales, Jukebox the Ghost, The Drums, Trey Songz

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 08/31/2010

Singles file: Kanye West f. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj
By Allison Stewart
Nicki Minaj is the weak link on Kanye West's new track. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Kanye West featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj: "Monster" Yeezy goes "True Blood"...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:15 AM ET, 08/31/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Bon Iver, Bruce Springsteen, Deadmau5, Jay Electronica, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, The Game, Wayne and Wax

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 08/24/2010

Singles file: Rihanna f. Mariah Carey, J. Roddy Walston and the Business, Glasser
By Allison Stewart
Remix: The Blondes take over Rihanna's "Rude Boy." (Tracy A. Woodward/TWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Rihanna featuring Mariah Carey: "Rude Boy (Blondes remix)" Blondes, the analog-obsessed Brooklynites, turn Rihanna's inescapable...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:00 AM ET, 08/24/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Glasser, J. Roddy Walston and the Business, Mariah Carey, Pill, Rihanna, Super Wild Horses, Wale

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 08/17/2010

Singles file: Kid Cudi f. Kanye West, Mac Miller, Brandon Flowers
By Allison Stewart
Was so depressed, Cudi? (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Kid Cudi featuring Kanye West: "Wylin' Cause I'm Young" Cudi continues to sound inexplicably depressed on this 'Ye-assisted track from the...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:00 AM ET, 08/17/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Arcade Fire, Brandon Flowers, How to Dress Well, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Mac Miller

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 08/10/2010

Singles file: Soundgarden, Taylor Swift, Frightened Rabbit
By Allison Stewart
Soundgarden performed at Lollapalooza and now offers up a vintage outtake. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Soundgarden: "Black Rain" Originally recorded for "Badmotorfinger," this supremely sludgy outtake chilled in the vault until...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:00 AM ET, 08/10/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Andre 3000, Frightened Rabbit, Soundgarden, Taylor Swift, Yeasayer

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 08/03/2010

Singles file: RAtheMC, Goatsnake, Paleo
By Allison Stewart
RAtheMC's debut will be released shortly. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... RAtheMC: "Intoxicated" The DMV rapper previews the rollicking first single from her upcoming official debut, "Heart of a Champion." Goatsnake: "Knucklebuster"...

By Allison Stewart  |  10:00 AM ET, 08/03/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Built to Spill, Electric Anthology Project, Goatsnake Paleo, Hall & Oates, Lil Wayne, RAtheMC

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 07/27/2010

Singles file: Tennis, U.C.B. f. Wale, the Vaselines
By Allison Stewart
Tennis, anyone? By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Tennis: "Baltimore" The husband-and-wife duo craft a peppy, lo-fi ode to Charm City. U.C.B. featuring Wale: "Diana" The DMV go-go all-stars team with frequent collaborator...

By Allison Stewart  |  09:30 AM ET, 07/27/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Bun B., Chip Tha Rapper, Chuck INglish, Dan Auerbach, Freddie Gibbs, Tennis, The Kleptones, The Vaselines, U.C.B., Wale

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 07/20/2010

Singles file: Kid Cudi f. Kanye West, Guards f. Cults, La Roux
By Allison Stewart
Kid Cudi goes a little Lenny Kravitz on his latest. (Hal Linton) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Kid Cudi featuring Kanye West: "Erase Me" We're detecting the faintest whiff of Lenny...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:00 AM ET, 07/20/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Cults, Guards, Isaiah & Hovey, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, La Roux, Reptar

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 07/13/2010

Singles file: Rick Ross, Rye Rye, Theo Martins
By Allison Stewart
Mixing it up: Rye Rye teams with Nguzunguzu on "B.A. Mix." (Katherine Frey/the Washington Post) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michele: "Aston Martin Music (Official...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:00 AM ET, 07/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Chrisette Michele, Drake, Mr. Oizo, R.E.M., Rick Ross, Rye Rye, Theo Martins

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 07/06/2010

Singles file: Wild Nothing, Kingpen Slim, Jazmine Sullivan
By Allison Stewart
Wild Nothing continues its 2010 winning streak. (Courtesy of Forcefield PR) By Allison Stewart Wild Nothing: "Your Rabbit Feet" Singer-songwriter Jack Tatum, creator of "Gemini," already one of 2010's best discs, returns with more indelibly good, Cure-inspired sad pop. Kingpen...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:30 AM ET, 07/06/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Cee-Lo Green, H.U.N.X., Jazmine Sullivan, Kingpen Slim, Wild Nothing

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 06/29/2010

Singles file: Arcade Fire, CyHi Da Prynce, Tired Pony f. Zooey Deschanel
By David Malitz
Live versions of songs from Arcade Fire's upcoming album are starting to hit the Internet. (Kevin Westenberg) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Arcade Fire: "City With No Children" (live) Spoiler Alert: On...

By David Malitz  |  10:30 AM ET, 06/29/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Arcade Fire, CyHi Da Prynce, Intalek, Katy Perry, Passion Pit, Ritchcraft, Tired Pony, Zooey Deschanel

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 06/22/2010

Singles file: Lupe Fiasco f. Bruno Mars, Lissie, R. Kelly vs. Baths
By David Malitz
Lupe Fiasco had it first, but B.o.B. made it a hit. (By Rafael Crisostomo For The Washington Post) A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Special Strange Bedfellows edition! Lupe Fiasco featuring Bruno Mars: "Nothin' on...

By David Malitz  |  10:30 AM ET, 06/22/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Baths, Bruno Mars, Deer Tick, Kid Cudi, Lil Jon, Lissie, Lupe Fiasco, Miley Cyrus, R. Kelly

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 06/15/2010

Singles file: She & Him, Dominique Young Unique, Black Mountain
By David Malitz
She & Him tackle a tune written by kids. (Autumn De Wilde) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... She & Him: "Earth" Many of She & Him's breezy, guileless songs sound like they...

By David Malitz  |  10:45 AM ET, 06/15/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Andre 3000, Bei Maejor, Black Mountain, Ciara, Dominique Young Unique, She & Him, Young Rebel Set

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 06/08/2010

Singles file: Singles file: Super Chron Fight Brothers, Kathryn Calder, Monarchy, TiRon
By David Malitz
Super Chron Fight Brothers pay tribute to Reggie Miller ... or do they? (Courtesy of the artist) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Super Chron Flight Brothers: "Reggie Miller" This organ-riffic homage to...

By David Malitz  |  10:30 AM ET, 06/08/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Asher Roth, Blu, Kathryn Calder, Monarchy, Super Chron Right Brothers, TiRon

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 06/01/2010

Singles file: The Swell Season, Band of Horses, Passporte Royale
By David Malitz
The Swell Season cover a disco classic. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... This Week: Super Special All-Covers Edition! The Swell Season: "Young Hearts Run Free" (Candi Staton cover) As part of the...

By David Malitz  |  11:00 AM ET, 06/01/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Band of Horses, Nas, Passport Royale, Som Sistema, The Swell Season

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 05/25/2010

Singles file: Sia, Pearl Jam f. Ben Bridwell, Lil B
By David Malitz
Sia goes mainstream on her latest. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Sia: "The Fight" On the giddy opening track to her upcoming "We Are Born," Sia completes her transformation from remote electro...

By David Malitz  |  11:00 AM ET, 05/25/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Band of Horses, Lil B, Lorn, M. Ward, Pearl Jam, Sia

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 05/18/2010

Singles file: Oddisee, Karen Elson, Jack Johnson
By David Malitz
Oddisee shouts out PG County on his new one. (Courtesy of the artist) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Oddisee: "I'm From PG" The Diamond District rapper releases what may be the first-ever...

By David Malitz  |  10:30 AM ET, 05/18/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Jack Johnson, Janelle Monae, Karen Elson, Oddisee, Of Montreal, Tame Impala

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 05/11/2010

Singles file: Nicki Minaj, Villagers, Stat Quo f. Lauryn Hill
By David Malitz
Conor O'Brien of Villagers makes some fantastic folk-pop. (Courtesy Fp Music) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Nicki Minaj: "Your Love" (Official Mix) Not only does this Annie Lennox-sampling slow jam provide...

By David Malitz  |  11:00 AM ET, 05/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Lauryn Hill, Nicki Minaj, Nirvana, Robyn, Savage Skulls, Stat Quo, Villagers

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 05/04/2010

Singles file: Pill, Kele, My Morning Jacket
By David Malitz
Pill gets mellow; still doesn't release full mixtape. (Photo courtesy of the artist) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Pill: "Ok Denn" The Atlanta rapper gets mellow, at least in a relative sense,...

By David Malitz  |  10:45 AM ET, 05/04/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Diddy, Jay Electronica, Kele, My Morning Jacket, Pill, Rusko

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 04/27/2010

Singles file: Blitzen Trapper, DJ Gemini f. Kingpen Slim, Tobacco f. Beck
By David Malitz
Blitzen Trapper is inspired by the '70s on its new song. (Todd Roeth) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Blitzen Trapper: "Destroyer of the Void" On the titanic, fantastical title track of their...

By David Malitz  |  10:45 AM ET, 04/27/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Beck, Blitzen Trapper, DJ Gemini, Gucci Mane, Kingpen Slim, Tobacco

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 04/20/2010

Singles file: Crystal Castles, Josh Ritter, Ufie
By David Malitz
Canadian duo Crystal Castles have another brutish hit on their hands. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Crystal Castles: "Doe Deer" The hyped-to-the-skies Canadian duo returns with this nasty, brutish and short (and...

By David Malitz  |  10:00 AM ET, 04/20/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Crystal Castles, Isa GT, Josh Ritter, Pharrell Williams, Rolling Stones, Uffie

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 04/13/2010

Singles file: LCD Soundsystem, DJ Premier, Thurston Moore
By David Malitz
James Murphy's vocals are up-front on the latest LCD Soundsystem song. (Courtesy of Nasty Little Man) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... LCD Soundsystem: "Change" James Murphy's almost-unadorned vocals are placed uncharacteristically...

By David Malitz  |  10:15 AM ET, 04/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Chiddy Bang, Cypress Hill, DJ Premier, LCD Soundsystem, Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Thurston Moore

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 04/06/2010

Singles file: E-40 f. Bjork, Band of Horses, Bon Iver
By David Malitz
Rapper E-40 gets creative with his Bjork sampling. (Photo by Jonathan Mannion) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... E-40 featuring Björk: "Spend the Night" We're not sure why Björk songs don't get sampled...

By David Malitz  |  10:30 AM ET, 04/06/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Band of Horses, Bjork, Bon Iver, E-40, Future Islands, Miguel

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/30/2010

Singles file: Flying Lotus f. Thom Yorke, the Splinters, Joker
By David Malitz
Flying Lotus gets a bit of help from Radiohead's Thom Yorke on his new single. (Photo courtesy of the artist) Flying Lotus featuring Thom Yorke: " And the World Laughs with You" The Radiohead frontman does a blink-and-you'll-miss-it turn on...

By David Malitz  |  10:30 AM ET, 03/30/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Flying Lotus, Girls, Intuition, Joker, Low, Radiohead, The Splinters, Thom Yorke

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/23/2010

Singles file: The Black Keys, Kingpen Slim, Mary J. Blige covers Led Zeppelin
By David Malitz
The Black Keys are back with Danger Mouse. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. The Black Keys: "Tighten Up" The Keys re-team with Danger Mouse for this atypically muted, un-swamplike new track. Kingpen...

By David Malitz  |  10:30 AM ET, 03/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Alex Chilton, Big Star, Kingpen Slim, Mary J. Blige, Ski Beatz, The Black Keys

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 03/16/2010

Singles file: Wale writes song for hoops star Brandon Jennings
By David Malitz
Brandon Jennings has scored 55 points in a game and convinced Wale to write a song for him.(Jonathan Newton/TWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Wale featuring Fat Trel and Black Cobain:...

By David Malitz  |  09:15 AM ET, 03/16/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  CFCF, Phosphorescent, Ryan Adams, Solange Knowles, Wale

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/09/2010

Singles file: Likeblood, Broken Bells, Damien Jurado
By David Malitz
Danger Mouse and James Mercer are Broken Bells. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Likeblood: "I Get It All" The DMV up-and-comers follow up "Money Over Here" with this Judah-produced track from...

By David Malitz  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/09/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Alicia Keys, Broken Bells, Cults, Damien Jurado, Ghostface Killah, Likeblood, Method Man, Raekwon, Wu-Tang Clan

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/02/2010

Singles file: Prince, Shane MacGowan with Nick Cave and Johnny Depp
By David Malitz
Prince's new one is way better than that Vikings song. (By Alexandra Wyman -- Getty Images) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Prince: "Cause and Effect" The Purple One goes (semi) old...

By David Malitz  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/02/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Fabio, Holy Ghost, Prince, Shane MacGowan, XV

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/23/2010

Singles file: Beach House, Beyonce, Jeff Buckley
By David Malitz
Beach House readies a new EP for Record Storey Day. (Benjamin C Tankersley/FTWP) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Beach House: "The Arrangement" Baltimore's finest debut a track from their upcoming "Zebra"...

By David Malitz  |  08:00 AM ET, 02/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Beach House, Beyonce, Jeff Buckley, Ludacris, Rox

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 02/16/2010

Singles file: Rihanna, Court Yard Hounds, the Dead Weather
By David Malitz
Rihanna gets Diplo'd on a new remix. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Rihanna: "Rude Boy" (Diplo Rudeboyz Remix) From the Department of Things Somebody Should Have Thought of Sooner: Diplo mashes Rihanna's...

By David Malitz  |  08:45 AM ET, 02/16/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Court Yard Hounds, DJ Food, Diplo, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Rihanna, The Dead Weather

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/09/2010

Singles file: Free Energy, Big Pun, DJ Still Life
By David Malitz
Philly classic rock revivalists Free Energy get production assistance from LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Free Energy: "Hope Child" AC/DC meets Spoon on the Philly band's new track,...

By David Malitz  |  08:00 AM ET, 02/09/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Big Pun, Busy Signal, DJ Still Life, Free Energy, Josh Rouse

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 02/02/2010

Singles file: Raheem DeVaughn, jj, Major Lazer
By David Malitz
Raheem DeVaughn samples Curtis Mayfield on his new song. (Dayna Smith For The Washington Post) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Raheem DeVaughn featuring TCB: "Bulletproof" (go-go remix) DeVaughn's Curtis Mayfield-sampling soul single...

By David Malitz  |  08:30 AM ET, 02/02/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Bun B, Major Lazer, Pilotpriest, Raheem DeVaughn, jj

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 01/26/2010

Singles file: Nas and Damian Marley, Madonna and Justin Timberlake
By David Malitz
Early leaks portend great things for the upcoming collaboration between Nas and Damian Marley. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Nas and Damian Marley: "As We Enter" Another bang-up leak from their long-awaited,...

By David Malitz  |  08:45 AM ET, 01/26/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Damian Marley, Dawn Landes, Justin Timberlake, Justin Townes Earle, Madonna, Nas, Purple Monkey Sircus, the Delta Mirror

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 01/19/2010

Singles file: Marion Cotillard, Yelawolf, Justin Bieber f. Ludacris
By David Malitz
The Oscar winner teams with Franz Ferdinand for a Dior ad campaign. Art! By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Marion Cotillard: "The Eyes of Mars" (music and lyrics by Franz Ferdinand) Once you...

By David Malitz  |  08:15 AM ET, 01/19/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Ben Bridwell, Courtney Jaye, Del McCoury, Justin Bieber, Ludacris, Marion Cotillard, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Yelawolf

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/12/2010

Singles file: Justin Vernon, Mariah f. Nicki Minaj, Quasi, Tony Yayo
By David Malitz
Justin Vernon's pre-Bon Iver work is unearthed. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Justin Vernon: "Song for a Lover of Long Ago" Back before Vernon fronted the wintry, falsetto-happy Bon Iver, he released...

By David Malitz  |  08:00 AM ET, 01/12/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Justin Vernon, Maino, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Quasi, Tony Yayo