The following goodies have been released:

Feist - Metals (Interscope)

MuteMath - Odd Soul (Teleprompt)

We Were Promised Jetpacks - In The Pit of the Stomach (Fatcat)

James Blake - Enough Thunder EP (Universal)

The Naked and Famous - No Light (Universal)

Sure, by now James Blake is probably a household name. But let’s delve into who Blake is.

James Blake was born in London, England in October of 1988. Yes, he is only 22 years old and one of the biggest producers out there. He attended Goldsmiths, University of London studying popular music.

He released his first EP in 2009, “Air & Lack Thereof”. After releasing his second EP, “CMYK”, the DJs at BBC Radio were catching on, even calling “CMYK” the Record of the Week. This garnered Blake a good bit of airplay in the UK.

Blake’s cover of Feist’s “Limit to Your Love” debuted at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart and was even selected as the Hottest Record in the World. He came in second on a poll of likely successful musicians, the Sound of 2011.

The release of his self-titled album peaked at number 9 in the UK.

Although Blake’s career is still in an infancy, his exciting new style is something to keep tabs on.

Ahhh.

A good mood on a Monday morning is extremely rare for me, so I’ll take the opportunity to share my favorite albums at the moment.

Not of the year, not of all time, but pretty much just right now.

The Antlers - Burst Apart

I talk about this album a lot, but for good reason. It’s very spacial, very deep, and very ambient. It’s very melodic and peaceful. From front to back it is an album for the decade and worth multiple listens.

James Blake - James Blake

I know he is the “it” guy right now, and I get why. His songs are finely produced, experimental but not enough to distract you. His voice is soothing and beautiful. The best time to listen to this album is at night, in my honest opinion.

Active Child - Curtis Lane

I’m pretty sure that when Pat Grossl releases his debut in late August you will see Active Child on this list again. This EP is addicting. Pat’s harp along with his synthetic beats, not to mention his pretty boy falsetto, makes this a must.

Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line

There is just something about this album that keeps me coming back. It’s fun, young, and full of energy. The small string section gives it a very organic flair.

Ray LaMontange - Trouble

This is one of my all-time favorite albums. When I have no idea what to listen to, I default to this. Trouble has made the worst days into perfect days. Ray’s gravel and the simplicity in the chord structure is perfect for passive and active listening

What have YOU been listening to lately?

Ahhhh. It has been cloudy here in L.A. for a couple of days and I thought it would give me a perfect opportunity to put together a list for overcast skies. Ch-ch-ch-check it out.

1    Bon Iver - Beth/Rest (From Bon Iver)

2    Phantogram - When I’m Small (From Eyelid Movies)

3    The Head and the Heart - Winter Song (From The Head and the Heart)

4    The Swell Season - The Rain (From Strict Joy)

5    The Antlers - Putting The Dog To Sleep (From Burst Apart)

6    City and Colour - What Makes A Man? (From Bring Me Your Love)

7    Zac Brown Band - Colder Weather (From You Get What You Give)

8    Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home (from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros)

9    Death Cab For Cutie - Passenger Seat (From Transatlanticism)

10  Iron & Wine - Lovesong of the Buzzard (From The Shepherd’s Dog)

11  Fleet Foxes - The Plains / Bitter Dancer (From Helplessness Blues)

12  James Blake - Lindisfarne II (From James Blake)

13  Mumford & Sons - White Blank Page (From Sigh No More)

14  Stars - Changes (From The Five Ghosts)

15  Dirty Projectors -  Two Doves (From Bitte Orca)

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Awww HELLS yeah!

It’s time for another monthly playlist. This list is filled with splender, happiness, and a dash of that feeling when your about to go over the edge on a giant roller coaster, which is strangely the same feeling I get when I’m about to eat a wheel of cheese. Hey, we all get excited for something, right?

1. The Morning Benders - Excuses (from Big Echo)
2. The Head and the Heart - Lost in My Mind (from The Head and the Heart)
3. Angus & Julia Stone - Yellow Brick Road (from Down the Way)
4. Twin Shadow - When We’re Dancing (from Forget)
5. Peter Bjorn and John - Second Chance (from Gimme Some)
6. Augustana - Steal Your Heart (from Augustana)
7. Bjork - Hyper-Ballad (from Post)
8. The Airborne Toxic Event - All At Once (from All At Once)
9. Macy Gray - I Try (from Macy Gray On How Life Is)
10. Blue Sky Black Death - And Stars, Ringed (from Noir)
11. Panda Bear - Last Night At The Jetty (from Tomboy
12. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues (from Grown Ocean)
13. Dredg - Where I’ll End Up (from Chuckles and Mr. Squeezy)
14. The Raveonettes - Apparitions (from Raven In The Grave)
15. The Swell Season - The Rain (from Strict Joy)
16. Blues Traveler - Run-Around (from Four)
17. The Joy Formidable - Whirring (from The Big Roar)
18. Booker T. Jones - Progress ft. Yim Yames (from The Road From Memphis)
19. The Green Apple Sea - Nightmares (from Northern Sky, Southern Sky)
20. James Blake - Limit To Your Love (from James Blake)

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