F*CKING FANTASTIC!

Labels: atlien, brand new, cee lo, goodie mob, music video, the ladykiller

One Man, & his Machines. Can't be Beat!

Labels: brand new, music video, washed out

Labels: alternative, artist pick of the week, brand new, here we go magic, indie, spree wilson

Labels: brand new, electronic indie, ep release, flying lotus, new music

Its Normally always a Draw between Royce & Elzhi.
But on this one. Elzhi. WINS.


Black Milk
"Album of the Year"
September 14th

Labels: black milk, brand new, detroit, elzhi, music videi, new album, royce the 5'9

YELA BEASTIN!.....STRAIGHT HANK MCCOYIN' THIS SHIT!!!

Labels: freestyle, soon to be major, southern hip hop, yelawolf

Tim Lampe is a writer for I'm A Bear! Etc. who loves electronic music with female vocals. And dancing.

A band like Phantogram is hard to sum up. The duo behind the band, Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel are from a small town in New York, but they produce hip-hop induced beats and electronic wonders. Soaring vocals, fuzzy guitars accompany the debut record Eyelid Movies too. I've had a few of their MP3s floating on my iTunes for a while, but recently I just downloaded the whole debut of theirs, and it's an amazing album.

They recently announced a US tour, and it includes a date in Atlanta on September 29th at The Drunken Unicorn. I'm going to make sure I'm there.

Watch: Phantogram- When I'm Small
Download: Phantogram- When I'm Small

Labels: phantogram, phantogram atlanta, phantogram when i'm small

Tim Lampe is a writer for I'm A Bear! Etc. who loves The Beatles more than sliced bread. He's a fan of fuzzy buzzy buzzbands and the music they bring to the world.

I've been listening to Tame Impala's debut Innerspeaker for a while now. It's not technically out in the United States yet, nor do I know when it will be. I do know that when it comes out here, and when they tour, it's going to be big. This album, form the kickstart of mind-dripping guitar rock-out with "It Is Not Meant to Be" and "Desire Be Desire Go" all the way down to the fuzzed out closer of "I Really Don't Mind", you're going to be in love with this album. Pitchfork and Yours Truly have had their hands all over these guys, but I can't wait for them to tour.

Upon first listen, you'll notice the vocals sound eerily familiar. It's as if The Beatles more psychedelic tendencies were brought back in 2010, and done right. I really can't get enough of this record, even after 50+ listens. For this occasion, I'm sharing two MP3s, and once your done with that, find a way to track down this import. I'm waiting to hear it on sweet, ear-happy, vinyl.

Download: Tame Impala- Desire Be Desire Go
Download: Tame Impala- Solitude Is Bliss

Labels: tame impala, tame impala desire be desire go, tame impala solitude is bliss

Tim Lampe is a writer for I'm A Bear! Etc. who loves bands from Philadelphia. And staying classy.

A funny thing happened when I went to see Drink Up Buttercup at The Earl last week. It turns out they have a Zach Galifinakis look-alike as their lead singer. I'm not serious, but with the beard and the awkward stage talk, you could hardly tell the difference. The four-piece from Philly played a short set of tunes from their latest album Born and Thrown On a Hook. Absurd jumping around, classy vocals and all around shenanigans all around as they played a lively set. Below I share with you one of my favorite tracks from that album.

Download: Drink Up Buttercup- Doggy Head

Labels: drink up buttercup, drink up buttercup doggy head

Labels: brand new, foreign exchange, new randb, phonte, soul music, zo

Labels: brand new, brand new album, bun b, drake, legendary emcees, trill og, ugk

Labels: brand new, daytrotter, gorilla manor, great indie bands, live session, local natives