Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'EP' (28)

It's Here! Azealia Banks' New EP '1991' + TOUR DATES

While you wait for Azealia Banks' debut LP 'Broke With Expensive Taste' (coming in September) and her mixtape 'Fantastic' (due out July 4 - get a free track here), here's her brand-new 4-track EP '1991'. It includes '212', the song that made her an Internet…

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Added by Afro-Punk on May 29, 2012 at 10:19am — 1 Comment

Rock/Soul Songbirds of Najuah Set To Release Debut EP

Rocking and rolling, often soulful and bluesy, Toronto-based band Najuah’s upcoming debut EP 'Misery & Love' "is a reflection on personal relationships chronicling the triumphs and pitfalls of romance". Stream a few tracks below to let us know what you think. As a bonus, some behind-the-scenes footage and the video for disenchanted single 'Devil'.

Devil by Najuah…

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Added by Afro-Punk on May 28, 2012 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Poly Styrene Camp Announces New Single / Charity Project For Somali Refugees

Poly Styrene/X-Ray Spex fans, here's some news the camp of the late punk icon (who passed away earlier this year) shared with us: they will release a digital-only single on December 4th, and all proceed will go The UN Refugee Agency's campaign to help Somali refugees. The EP will include this remix. You can pre-order it…

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 28, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Free Download: Creature Of Rebelmatic Drops Solo EP

You might know him as the MC/vocalist from hip-hop/punk/funk band Rebelmatic. Creature just dropped his solo EP 'Chester Himes', produced by Prefuse 73 (TV On The Radio, Ghostface Killah, Mos Def). Conscious hard-hitting rhymes and innovative production are on the menu. The good news is that you can download here it for free! (click on cover below)

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 9, 2011 at 6:16am — 2 Comments

Free Download: Hip-hop/Rock Fusion From Belikos' EP 'Live & Die'

The homies Belikos effortlessly blend hip-hop and rock in their new 'Live & Die' EP. It's their second record to date and you get to download the opening title 'The Fuego', a love & hate anthem, for free! They're definitely a band to keep an eye on. If you'd like to support them, feel free to purchase the EP here. In the… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 19, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Fishbone Unleash 'Crazy Glue' EP Ahead Of Their 25th Anniversary

On the eve of their 25th anniversary, the genre defying legends in Fishbone return with their first EP of new material in 5 years. The Crazy Glue EP, recorded over several months in 2011, finds the band in fine form. Although the songs are harder and more thought-provoking than 2006's well-received “don't call it a comeback” Still Stuck in Your Throat, for the first time in a long time the ska/punk/metal/soul/whatever band sounds like they're having fun being… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 10, 2011 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments

Can You Handle All This Trash Talk?!

Bam! Hardcore punk band Trash Talk dropped a new video, to their fans' delight. Skate, rock and trouble are on the menu. All you lucky bastards in the UK, they just announced a tour + a couple of US dates (see schedule below).

But enough talking, here's their 'Awake' video. The track is from their upcoming EP, to be released October 11th.

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Added by Afro-Punk on September 29, 2011 at 6:00pm — 7 Comments

AP Quickie: Design The Cover Of Fishbone's EP 'Crazy Glue'

You heard that right kiddos! Legendary ska/punk/rock band Fishbone is taking submissions for the cover of their new EP 'Crazy Glue' (to be released in October 2011). All you graphic design aficionados, head to the Creative Allies website to submit your entry by Wednesday, July 27th. You could win $400 + a copy of the EP.

Speaking of Fishbone, don't forget… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 20, 2011 at 7:30pm — No Comments

TV On The Radio's Remix EP + Tour Dates

TV On The Radio are on the road! If you're in the US or Canada, you're in luck. They'll be visiting 20 cities (total 22 dates, see full schedule below). While you wait, they just released a litte treat for their fans today: 'Chemical Peels', an EP featuring the video for 'Caffeinated Consciousness' + 2 remixes, including one by Das Racist: 'Will Do (Mylo Remix)' and 'Caffeinated Consciousness (Das Racist/patrickWhat Remix)' . You can buy it… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 20, 2011 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

AP Quickie: Pillow Theory's Banging 'Meltdown'

They've been compared to Alice in Chains and Bad Brains. NYC rock band Pillow Theory just released their EP 'Meltdown' independently. Support indie bands! The record showcases their banging sound, lead by high-energy single 'Blipsters & Buppies' (listen below). You can purchase it and preview more songs here.… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 11, 2011 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Free Download: Alison Carney Covers Incubus' 'Stellar'

It's always risky to cover what some consider a 'classic'. Looks like DC-based artist Alison Carney isn't afraid of challenges, as she decided to release her take on Incubus' song 'Stellar'. It is a free download, scroll down to check it out! We're also including other tracks from her EP 'alisonWonderland', including a collaboration with afropunk.com member… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on June 24, 2011 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

PREVIEW: Betty Black Getting Ready To Unleash 'Slow Dance' EP

Remember dope indie band Kudu? (if not, check out the video below, filmed when they performed at the Afro-punk Festival a couple of years ago). They haven't released anything since 2008. Drummer Deantoni Parks went on to work with the likes of MeShell N'degeocello, The Mars Volta. And bad-ass singer Sylvia Gordon is gearing up for the release of her EP 'Slow Dance', under her alias… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on June 10, 2011 at 9:00pm — 3 Comments

Meet Rufio Summers and His Fresh Acoustic Tunes + Free EP Download

It turns out Gloucestershire (UK) had more in store for us. We told you about The Divine Secret's bad-ass rock, now how about some fresh and summery acoustic tunes? Rufio Summers has just what you need, and happens to be a good friend of The Divine Secret front man Joe… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on June 6, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

WATCH: J*DaVeY's Steamy New Video 'Raincheck'

It's getting hot in here! Duo J*DaVeY released a steamy video for 'Raincheck', a track from their latest EP 'Evil Christian Cop: The Great Mistapes' (free download, unless they reached their monthly free download quota on Bandcamp.com). Directed by John Mazyck, it features singer Miss Jack Davey getting real cozy with… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 22, 2011 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Band Black Party Politics' Intense Rock EP 'Hive Mind'

Blending soulful vocals with intense lyrics and arrangements, rock band Black Party Politics' new EP 'Hive Mind' is definitely something you guys can dig. Three original tracks and two radio edits for a guitar-heavy mix of rock, blues and funk. They also have a profile here on afropunk.com if you wanna stay in touch with… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 30, 2011 at 4:00pm — 7 Comments

VIDEO: King - 'The Story' + Stream Their Debut EP

How about some groovy alt-urban soulful hotness to end the week smoothly? Meet LA-based trio King. The video for their first single 'The Story' showcases the lyrics of the song with old-school collage-style graphics. Already more than 30,000 views on Youtube, OK?! Vocals courtesy of band members Amber Strother and Anita Bias, production by Paris Strother (Amber's twin). Their debut EP features two other cuts, 'Supernatural' and… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 18, 2011 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

AP Quickie: J*DaVeY Goes On U.S. Tour With Blu + Free EP Download

Have you ever seen genre-benders J*DaVeY play Live? They don't disappoint... Here's your chance to catch them in your city: 'The New World Culture Tour', featuring rapper Blu. So far 15 U.S. dates have been announced (see tour schedule below). By the way, did you cope their latest EP 'Evil Christian Cop: The Great Mistapes'? Stream a couple of tracks below & download the whole thing for free… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 4, 2011 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: Piel's 5-Track EP

Most of you guys were really enthusiastic when we told you about pop/rock band Piel, their single 'Contagious' and their kick-ass Live performances. Now here's a free download for ya! Get the band's 5-track EP by clicking HERE, username: glitter and password: blue5869 . You can also preview some of the songs in the videos… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 2, 2011 at 3:38pm — 7 Comments

Sweet! Renee Ruth's Video Trailer and Free Downloads

Hey kiddos, we got some vintage-style pop rock ear-candy for ya. Well the songs are not old, but AP member Renee Ruth's music sure sounds like it's coming out of an old-school jukebox at a New Jersey diner in the 1960's - and we mean that in a good way :). Sooo, without further ado, we would like to share some of his work with you, starting with the trailer for the spanking new video 'Electric Eye' + some free… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 21, 2011 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Free Download: //orangenoise - Pakistani Shoegaze Rock Anyone?

You know we like to expose you to stuff you don't hear everywhere else, and today we have a free EP from Pakistani psychedelic rock band //orangenoise. We're told they're the first shoegaze band in Pakistan, ain't that something? Their brand new EP is definitely worth checking out, it features high-energy tracks like 'On The Run' and more laid back jams like 'Veradicine' that will make your mind travel (that's our nice… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 12, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments