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New Music Tuesday: August 7, 2012 featuring Birdy, Rob Zombie and more
Posted 8/6/2012


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Check out our list of today’s new music and other hot releases hitting the streets. And be sure to check out our New Music Tuesday playlist featuring the best of today’s new jams.
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Hot New Singles:
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Ben Folds Five - “Do It Anyway”
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In 2008 Ben Folds Five reunited for a one-off gig. It just so happened to be a Myspace Secret Show. Now, after twelves years apart, the 90s crew has joined forces once again for their first new album in over a decade. Here’s a taste of what’s to come. It’s Ben Folds Five’s new single “Do It Anyway.”
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Coconut Records – (Jason Schwartzman) – “Crystal Wendy Likes”
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Actor Jason Schwartzman is once again flexing his musical muscle: the comedic talent, who previously served as drummer for Phantom Planet, has penned the soundtrack for the indie film “Goats.” As he describes it, the record, “…has smell to it. Garlic traces between each note. It makes me hungry.”
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Hot New Albums:
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Birdy-Live in London
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Since dropping her self-titled debut album of fanciful covers earlier this year, this 16-year-old velvet singer/pianist has been enchanting American music lovers. In case you missed our exclusive premier this past weekend, now you can check out a live helping from Birdy. It’s Birdy’s new live album, Live in London.
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Rob ZombieMondo Sex Head
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The always entertaining rocker is back with a remix album. Just don’t tell him he’s hopping on the EDM bandwagon; Zombie’s been remixing others work and having his own track remixed for years now. Check out Mondo Sex Head.
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Elle VarnerPerfectly Imperfect
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A hot new voice on the R&B circuit, Elle Varner, drops her debut album which is highlighted by the single featuring J Cole, “Only Wanna Give It To You.” Check out the debut from a rising star. It’s Elle Varner’s Perfectly Imperfect.
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10 Years- Minus The Machine
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The alt-crew follows up 2009’s Feeding the Wolves with their latest, Minus the Machine. The album is highlighted by the hard-hitting singles “Backlash” and “Knives.”
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The Best of the Rest:
Atlas GeniusThrough The Glass EP
Antibalas- Antibalas
Antony and the JohnsonsCut The World
Archers of Loaf- All the Nations Airports
Conor MaynardContrast
Colt FordDecleration of Independence
David Archuleta - Begin.
Linkin ParkMinutes To Midnight: Live Around The World
MutemathOdd Soul: Live in DC
My Morning JacketOutta My System EP
Niki & The DoveInstinct
One DirectionX-Posed
Redd KrossResearching The Blues
Sixpence None The RicherLost In Transition
Taken By TreesDreams
The Neighbourhood - I’m Sorry…

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