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Interview With Jim James Of My Morning Jacket

Jun 27, 2011 6:00 AM by Staff

On the even of the release of Circuital, My Morning Jacket's brand-new album, we were able to ask leader singer and songwriter Jim James a few questions about his latest creation, the band's process for writing and recording, his affection for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, vinyl, playing live, and how he feels about giving away songs for free.

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Photo Gallery: My Morning Jacket Live In Oakland, Calif.

Jun 27, 2011 5:53 AM by Staff

Photo Gallery: My Morning Jacket Live In Oakland, Calif.view gallery

Kentucky band My Morning Jacket is currently on tour promoting Circuital, the group's brand-new album. You can grab a free download of the title track on MP3.com today; and while you listen, read a recent interview we did with lead singer/songwriter Jim James. The images here are from a June 24, 2011 show at the restored Fox Theater in Oakland, California. All photos by Josh Miller.

Label Of The Week: Erased Tapes

Jun 21, 2011 6:00 AM by Staff

Born in Berlin but raised in London, Erased Tapes Records is a label focusing on music of a cinematic nature, working with a variety of artists in genres such as post-rock, electronic, and neo-classical.

On The Scene: Manchester

Jun 21, 2011 6:00 AM by Staff

Long regarded as Britain’s ‘second city’, Manchester is the industrial capital of northern England. Famous for football, dreary weather, and a nasal accent that even fellow Brits mock, the city also has a musical lineage that stretches back decades.

On The Scene: Nashville

Jun 18, 2011 5:53 PM by Kurt Wolff

Nashville, Tennessee isn't technically the birthplace of country music, but it's become a city whose identity is forever tied to the music that grew up in the hills and hollers all around.

Robert Pollard Waxes Poetic On ‘Lord Of The Birdcage’

May 25, 2011 3:57 PM by Will

Robert Pollard, frontman of the legendary lo-fi indie rock band Guided By Voices, has had a prolific solo career, releasing 17 albums over the past decade and a half. His newest LP, titled Lord of the Birdcage, is out on June 7. For a taste of his new material, we have a free MP3 download from the album.

Urge Overkill, "Effigy"

May 20, 2011 12:28 PM by Staff

16 years after the release of their last studio album, Exit the Dragon, and 15 years after they officially broke up, Chicago's Urge Overkill is back, minus member Blackie Onassis. Download a new song from their album, Rock and Roll Submarine, "Effigy" features Eddie 'King' Roeser on vocals.

Band To Watch: Guards Featuring Members Of MGMT, Cults And Chairlift

Feb 18, 2011 4:26 PM by Anngie

''60s jangle pop with new wave tendencies is the inspiration behind the free 7-track Guards EP and Cover Songs 7" featuring renditions of Vampire Weekend's "Taxi Cab" and M.I.A.'s "Born Free."

Adele “Rolling In The Deep” (Jamie xx Remix)

Jan 11, 2011 5:35 PM by Anngie

Jamie xx of the xx has been busy making beats lately. He announced a new single called “Far Nearer,” and is working on a complete remix of Gil Scott-Heron‘s acclaimed album I’m New Here. If you haven't heard of any of the remixes unleashed the last couple weeks; like his take on British soul-pop siren Adele's "Rolling in the Deep," we got you.

Download A Free jj Mixtape, "Kills"

Jan 6, 2011 8:12 PM by Anngie

Mixtapes are great; especially when your favorite Swedish duo jj makes one and offers it up for grabs. Like the title suggests, it "Kills" from the opening song "Still" featuring Weezy-inspired whispers to the piano melody from Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" sliced throughout the hip-hop, emo jam that is "New Work."