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By
Devin Duckworth
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Jan 23, 2012
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Ahmed Gallab has a knack for creating beats that grab your attention right from the get-go. Known for his work as Yeasayer's residential multi-instrumentalist, Gallab has played with many music heavy-hitters such as Of Montreal and Caribou. When he's...
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Sounds like:
France Gall,
Sylvie Vartan,
Jane Birkin
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Jan 15, 2012
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Wes Anderson has dropped a doozy of a trailer on the masses with Moonrise Kingdom, featuring the likes of Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman and Bruce Willis. Not only does everything about the preview scream "this is sooooo Wes Anderson,"...
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3

Sounds like:
Ali Farka Touré,
Rokia Traoré,
Tinariwen
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Jan 7, 2012
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Well this was somewhat unexpected: blind couple Amadou & Mariam are gearing up to release a new album titled Folila. As part of their promotional process, they'll be releasing an EP two months in advance, featuring the track Dougou Badia -- which...
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4

Sounds like:
Johannes Linstead,
Jesse Cook,
Benise
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Dec 8, 2011
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Holy moly, Rodrigo y Gabriela have added instruments to their lineup! "Juan Loco" is the first new single to come off their upcoming album Area 52, due to be released January 24, 2012. The best part? It's free to download!Overall though, I can't help...
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By
Elizabeth Walker
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Nov 23, 2011
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If you don't know Crystal Fighters, you damn well should. Originating from London by way of Spain (specifically the Basque region), they are known for exemplary live shows and progressive, artistic sets. Last year, they released a relatively successf...
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6

Sounds like:
Hird,
Nicola Conte,
Micatone
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Sep 2, 2011
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Really, summer? You're leaving already? What's your deal, man? I really liked you. I feel like we had a really good time and now you're leaving just as quickly as you arrived. I wish there was something I could do or say to make you stay but I guess ...
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7

Sounds like:
DeVotchKa,
Fleet Foxes,
Little Joy
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Jun 4, 2011
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Hello, Beirut! I remember the first time I heard your song "Postcards from Italy" off 2006's debut Gulag Orkestar. It was so amazingly refreshing that I had to rush out and tell all my friends.Now, here you are again, teasing us with a recording of a...
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Sounds like:
Gogol Bordello,
Beirut,
Andrew Bird
By
Devin Duckworth
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Feb 3, 2011
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Denver-based DeVotchKa will be releasing their fifth album, 100 Lovers, on February 15 via Anti-Records. Produced by Craig Schumacher, this record features guest percussions from Mauro Refosco of Thom Yorke's band Atoms For Peace and the musical mann...
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