The Spy From Cairo pays tribute to the adventures of Prince Achmed in the above video for “Alladin Dub.” Loving the flip of Middle Eastern sounds on this tune – kind of reminds us of the kind of stuff our dude Debruit does. Basically, hella gangster.

You’ll be happy to know (as we surely are) that the song is just one of many from The Spy’s upcoming album, Arabadub, out on May 29.

Be sure to catch The Spy From Cairo performing at Nublu in NYC on June 7!

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Manuvers & Yarlen, two producers from Miami have banded together to create a EP, from which we got a snazzy new track! While details on the EP are still forthcoming, we can tell you that “Midnight Creep” is just the low-key dance groove you need to kick off your Friday evening. Listen below!

Citing influences that range from Busta Rhymes to Portishead to Flying Lotus, self taught producer Yarlen Ferreira has been creating tunes for ten years. Her partner, Manuvers (Francisco “Pancho” de Pablo) began DJing at just 13 years old. Sounds like these guys have cooked up an interesting project – looking forward to it!

Manuvers & Yarlen – “Midnight Creep”

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One of our favorite fellas, Tall Black Guy, has put together a pretty incredible compilation featuring eleven other emerging producers. Called Tempo Dreams Vol. 1, the project will include Tensei, MonkeyRobot, Ta-Ku, Evil Needle, Teru, Chief, Jeriko Jackson, Buscrates, Floydcheung, Doc Illingsworth, Schecky’s Jazzy Tofu, and of course, Tall Black Guy.

Taking inspiration from 90s downtempo, the result is some sexy, jazzy, melodic hip-hop wonderfulness – listen for yourself in the trailer video above. Look out for Tempo Dreams Vol. 1 to drop on June 19.

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These kids are serious about their vinyl and this video counts all the hilarious, laborious ways. And it just makes the I Love Vinyl crew all that much adorabler – yes, we said adorabler. They better all be prepared for awkwardly long individual squeezes from us next time we cross paths. And we’re going to go ahead and guess that said path crossing is not too far away – watch yo’ back, pals! Or front? Side?

The highly praised and award-winning party is celebrating three years this Saturday at Le Poisson Rouge. And indeed, as always, this is a laptop free situation – it’s gonna be all vinyl, all night compliments of some of NYC’s finest DJs. The residents: Amir, Ge-Ology, The Twilite Tone, OP!, Scribe, and Jon Oliver. *Wipes up drool*

And for those that somehow haven’t yet been, this isn’t some post up against the wall joint – get ready to move something. Come with open ears and arms for “some soul, disco, dilla, boogie, hustle, hip-hop, old-school house, no wave, new jack swing, dancefloor jazz, bossa nova, salsa, funk, electro, and afrobeat.” We think they might be showing off a little.

Event Details
I Love Vinyl 3rd Anniversary Party
Saturday, May 26th

10PM

Tickets: $10 / $5 before 11PM (w/ RSVP online at www.ilovevinyl.org)
21+

Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY

We are very excited to be presenting two NYC shows featuring the marvelous miss Selah Sue. You may have heard us raving about her after sharing her most recent tune featuring J. Cole.

In just a few days, Selah will be embarking on a mini US tour, which will include show dates with her full band, as well as acoustic performances opening for Emeli Sande. Below are details on the NYC shows and more tour info is after the jump.

Enter our contest to win tickets to her NYC shows!

Event Details
Selah Sue Live on Wednesday, May 30th

Doors 6.30PM / Show 7PM
Tickets: $10

Bowery Electric
327 Bowery (@ 2nd St)
New York, NY

Selah Sue Live on Thursday, May 31

Doors 9PM / Show 9.45PM
Tickets: $10

Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Street
New York, NY

Tour Dates
5/27 – Los Angeles, CA – UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival
5/30 – NYC – Giant Step Presents Selah Sue @ Bowery Electric | More Info
5/31 – NYC – Giant Step Presents Selah Sue @ Rockwood Music Hall | More Info
6/1 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre*
6/3 – Philadelphia, PA – Roots Picnic
6/4 – NYC – Bowery Ballroom*
6/5 – Brooklyn – Music Hall of Williamsburg*

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Awww ish! What many of us have been waiting for is finally here! Sonnymoon presents their self titled debut album after releasing some stellar music via a couple beloved EPs.

To go with the release is a woozy live video for “Universal Appeal” where it seems that the out of this world Anna Wise can’t help but taunt us with her chilling vocals. Watch the video on Pitchfork.

And below for ya is a full stream of the album to help get you right for this Wednesday right here. “Watersboiled” is a must listen – surely one of our favorites!

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We are delighted to launch the start of a monthly called Offline with Grammy award-winning, hip-hop icon Q-Tip at Irving Plaza. The first one will be on June 15th.

This is all about going back to the real New York, real music, real people.

Tickets are limited so make sure you buy yours early enough here.

More Information here.

Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003

Singer/producer Colin Munroe today premiered his new track “Your Eyes” featuring K. Flay on none other than Life + Times. The track is a precursor to his upcoming mixtape, Unsung Hero, out later this summer via Karmaloop.

Folks may have already heard a couple leaks from the mixtape, including “The Fight of My Life” with the indelible Pusha T as well as “Invincible” featuring RZA and Memoryhouse.

In addition to the summer mixtape, folks can look forward to a debut album out early next year as well! In the meanwhile, listen to “Your Eyes,” download for free below, and take a peek at Colin’s tour dates with K. Flay after the jump!

Colin Munroe – “Your Eyes” ft. K. Flay [Listen on Life + Times]

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Tour Dates
May 29 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
May 30 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
June 01 – Santa Monica, CA – The Central Social Aid & Pleasure Club
June 09 – Little Rock, AR – Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom
June 11 – Austin, TX - Stubbs Jr. Bar-B-Q
June 12 – Dallas, TX – The Cambridge Room @ House of Blues
June 14 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Bronze Peacock
June 18 – Atlanta, GA – The Drunken Unicorn
June 19 – Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
June 20 – Washington D.C. – U Street Music Hall
June 24 – St. Paul, MN – Harriet Island Festival/ Raspberry
June 26 – Des Moines, IA – The Vaudeville Mews
June 27 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
June 29 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
June 30 – St. Louis, MO – Blueberry Hill
July 01 – Urbana, IL – Canopy Club
July 03 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
July 05 – Pontiac, MI – The Pike Room
July 06 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom Tavern
July 08 – Montreal, QC – La Sala Rossa
July 10 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground-Showcase Lounge
July 11 – Cambridge, MA – T.T. The Bear’s
July 12 – Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar

Hear two brand new songs by the ever so lovable Little Dragon. The first track is an original tune, “Sunshine” and the other is a dazzling Eurythmics cover for synth-pop jam “Here Comes The Rain Again.”

The video is brought further to life with an interview with the band on their upcoming work and some commentary on the tracks.

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Classically trained harpist and our friend Brandee Younger recently created a beautiful heartfelt song in memory of the late Trayvon Martin and the injustice he suffered.

“He Has A Name (Awareness)” aims to help “bring awareness to the issues of racial profiling and injustice today and…open our eyes to reality instead of holding to irrational beliefs due to preconceived notions.”

She goes on to share the personal impact the case had on her, “For me, having a teenage brother who appears not unlike Trayvon, I can’t help but be fearful that he will be judged unfairly, based on stereotypes and appearance.”

All proceeds from the sale of the track will be donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to support its continued work towards racial justice.

Hear the track below and purchase on Bandcamp to support this important cause.

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