The Swell Season – Strict Joy
The Oscar-winners land in NYC and make a visit to the last.fm/discover studios for an unforgettable performance. Click through to see Glen and Marketa perform songs off their new album Strict Joy plus their award-winning single Falling Slowly.
Michael Jackson – This Is It
He’ll forever be the world’s greatest showman. Leave it to Michael Jackson to go out with a bang. Today marks the release of the soundtrack to This Is It, the film that makes it’s worldwide debut this week. This is Michael Jackson’s swan song – he may be gone but he will never be forgotten.
R.E.M. – Live At The Olympia
It’s one big “thank you” to their fans. In 2007 R.E.M. played five straight nights at the Olympia Theater in Dublin, testing out new songs that would later appear on their album Accelerate. The Irish mini-residency was filmed for a DVD release that is finally here, in the form of Live At The Olympia
Hot Chelle Rae – Lovesick Electric
Hot Chelle Rae announce themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album Lovesick Electric. How can you argue with bold, swaggering vocals, monster sing-along choruses, crunching rock guitar, and a propulsive rhythm section that just won’t quit?
Tegan & Sara – Sainthood
Fans and critics alike have been fascinated with twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quinn since they began performing and releasing music as teenagers about 10 years ago. The indie duo has gone on to record six studio albums, the latest of which is the brilliant new Sainthood.
Heavy Trash – Midnight Soul Serenade
It’s the right time of year for Midnight Soul Serenade, the third album from rockabilly freaks Heavy Trash. Grab this CD and toss it on for your Halloween party – Heavy Trash aren’t creepy but they’ll go there if you need them to.
Gov’t Mule – By A Thread
The hard-driving new album from the hardest working man in Rock ‘n Roll. Warren Haynes has turned Gov’t Mule from a side project into a rock monster that’s a band to be reckoned with. Hop on the train and check out By A Thread.
Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (Remix Collection)
Phoenix’s 2009 album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix was so good that it spawned a whole army of remixes. So there was only one thing to do – make a remix album.
Street Date is streaming the whole album this week – click through to LISTEN NOW.
Joss Stone – Colour Me Free
She’s one of the most incredible female live performers, but catching her live in the U.S. is a rare and exciting occasion. Joss Stone delivers her barefoot soul backed by a superb band and a lighthearted spirit.
DJ Hero Arrives – Enter To Win
Behold the evolution of the Guitar Hero series: DJ Hero (dah-dah-dah!!). We tested it, now you can win it. Click through to check out Activision’s newest game, complete with turntable and cross-fader. Read our comments then leave your own – and enter to win a DJ Hero game bundle for your Xbox or Playstation system.
