Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'Single' (51)

Oh Shit! The Noisettes' New Album Is Coming Soon - Artwork + Behind-The-Scenes Footage

We'd like to hear news like that every freaking day: UK rock/pop duo Noisettes' album 'Contact' will be released August 27th, preceded by first single 'Winner' on August 13th. In the meanwhile, here's the artwork for the LP + behind-the-scenes footage of the upcoming 'Winner' video (+ in case you missed it a snippet from the song). xo

- L C-D…

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Added by Afro-Punk on June 29, 2012 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Odd Future's Frank Ocean's Upcoming Album 'Channel Orange' Features Andre 3000, Earl Sweatshirt

AP Quickie! Frank Ocean revealed the artwork and tracklist for is upcoming album 'Channel Orange' (due out July 17th). Among the guests: Andre 3000, Odd Future colleague Earl Sweatshirt and... John Mayer. Check it out below, and in case you missed it, grab a free download of (nearly 10-minute long) first single 'Pyramids', which surfaced earlier this month.

'Pyramids' by Frank Ocean (Free Download)…

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Added by Afro-Punk on June 25, 2012 at 7:32am — 2 Comments

AP Quickie/New Music: Twin Shadow Gearing Up For New Album + Free Download

This just in from genre-bending group Twin Shadow and their frontman George Lewis (in short: get ready for his dope new album and here's a FREE MP3 for ya):

"One winter I crashed my motorcycle, with a friend on the back. I shouldn't have been riding that day, but I was young and fearless of the black roads, fast and easy in my ways. As the bike slipped from under us my head filled with words. The slow motion moments of calm just after surprise and just before regret are…

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Added by Afro-Punk on May 1, 2012 at 11:56am — 1 Comment

Free Download: Nasimiyu Premiering Her New Single 'Spooks'

Maybe you've seen her causing a commotion in her hometown New Orleans, or opening for badass hard rock band The Memorials. AP member Nasimiyu is sharing her "fresh, dancey, gender-bending, flirtatious, and deliciously Afro-Punk track" 'Spooks' with us as a free download. Ain't that nice? Get your free mp3…

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 9, 2012 at 6:30am — No Comments

Free Download: New Death Grips Track Surfaces - 'Lost Boys'

We already warned ya: apocalyptic punk/hip-hop band Death Grips announced that they will release 2 albums this year on Epic. The first one, 'The Money Store' will be out April 24th. A new track called 'Lost Boys' surfaced online, showing that this group shows no sign of slowing down. Fasten your seat belt and press Play already! (click on "Download" to get the free mp3)…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 14, 2012 at 9:18am — 3 Comments

STREAM: 'Runnin' and Rocking With Sinkane

Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab of rock band Yeasayer) is gearing up for the release of his album 'Mars'. A few tracks have surfaced so far and we can already tell you that he has collaborated with AP fave George Lewis of Twin Shadow. Expect experimentations with rock, funk and various unclassifiable flavors. Take a listen below and let us know what you think!

* Bonus: check out our interview with Sinkane…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 7, 2012 at 6:30am — No Comments

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

AP Quickie: Punk Pioneers, Death, Recording New Album - New Single Coming This Fall

If you can't get enough of 70's punk band Death's music, here's some news that will get you excited: they say that they're "finishing up tracking a brand new 10 song album featuring songs written by David and Bobby Hackney from 1974, 75, & 76, along with tracks newly written by the current Death members Bobby and Dannis Hackney and Bobbie Duncan. Look for the single entitled "Relief"… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 31, 2011 at 6:49pm — 4 Comments

Free Stuff! Ninjasonik Give You A Vest, Yes Sir

UPDATE: Congrats to AP member Symphony, who won the vest!

We're talking about a badazz vest, people, don't get it twisted! Ninjasonik [was scheduled to hit] the Afro-punk Festival stage on August 27th. Admission to the Fest is free, but the guys felt they had to give your more free sh*t! Cue the badazz vest, created by Artful… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 19, 2011 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

WATCH: Blood Orange - 'Sutphin Boulevard' Video + Free Downloads

Blood Orange (aka Lightspeed Champion, aka Devonté Hynes from the Test Icicles) released his video for 'Sutphin Boulevard', the first single from his upcoming album 'Coastal Grooves'. LP due out August 8th on Domino Records, home to Tricky and Franz Ferdinand. In the video, Blood Orange is seen performing in a bar, joined by drag queens and other gender-bending characters. The song's funky, yet otherwordly music is the perfect soundtrack for the scene. - L… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 18, 2011 at 6:00pm — 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

LISTEN: New Music Round-Up - Lenny Kravitz, Gym Class Heroes, Spank Rock & More

It's the weekend, time for some ear-candy! Here are some new singles released in the last week or so. Rock, hip-hop and 'unclassifiables' for your sweet tooth, by artists and bands such as Lenny Kravitz, Gym Class Heroes, Spank Rock and more. Scroll down to take a listen and let us know how you like them. - L C-D…

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Added by Afro-Punk on June 17, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

AP Quickie: Ninjasonik Unleash New Single 'Mosh Pit'

Just when you thought you had them all figured out, AP members Ninjasonik come out with banging electro-rock new single 'Mosh Pit'. It's a preview of their upcoming album 'Peter Pan Syndrome', to be released in September. While you wait, it's not too late to download their free mixtape 'When Anxiety Attacks!!', featuring… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on May 11, 2011 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

WATCH: Saul Williams - 'Dance' Video + Director's Cut

Saul Williams just released the video for 'Dance', a funky track from his brand-new album 'Volcanic Sunlight'. After the blend of percussion-infused electro and rock from first single 'Explain My Heart', 'Dance' is somewhat more fun, more accessible sonically. Don't get it twisted: Williams recruited some eccentric and astonishing characters for the video, with the action seemingly taking place in a pretty… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on May 6, 2011 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Spotlights And Stars Drop New Single 'Possession'

Wisconsin-based Spotlights And Stars just released their new song 'Possession', showcasing that fun post-punk rock/pop sound we already knew they had. The single is from their upcoming album and available now on Amazon, iTunes, Zune, Napster, etc. You can stream it right here from the music player below. Their previous album '8 Bit Emotion' is a high-quality rock/synthpop record definitely worth… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 25, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

VIDEO: Ben Harper - 'Rock N' Roll Is Free' + Tour Dates

So what do you all think of Ben Harper's new track 'Rock N' Roll Is Free'? The song is the first single from his forthcoming album 'Give Till It’s Gone', coming out May 17th. Harper has already started to tour in promotion of the record (including Coachella this past weekend) and has A LOT of shows coming up in the U.S., Australia and Europe. For the latest schedule, click here. 'Rock N' Roll Is Free' has a lively rock… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 18, 2011 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

LISTEN: Santigold Reveals New Track 'Go', Feat. Yeah Yeah Yeahs Singer Karen O!

Been craving for some new Santigold music? Here's a lil' treat for ya. The song, a duet with Karen O of rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, is called 'Go' and will be on Santi's upcoming album 'American Dreaming'. She said in a statement: " 'GO' has a dual meaning. On one hand it’s a challenge, beckoning any would-be usurpers to come show and prove. On the other, it’s a call to myself to rise to the occasion. (...) It’s about the… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 15, 2011 at 12:00pm — 7 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: Ishe + Hezekiah - 'Stand Guard'

They call it 'gritty soul music', 'head-nodding', 'melodic'... Singer Ishe and producer Hezekiah are releasing 'Stand Guard', the first single from their upcoming album, today. Download it for free below! The full-length project is due out June 1st. Hezekiah's latest album was called 'Conscious Porn'... That's enough to make us like him... :-P It featured Talib Kweli, Peedi Crakk, Raheem Devaughn, Bahamadia, Cody Chesnutt and, surprise... Ishe! Stream one of the tracks from that… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 28, 2011 at 4:26pm — No Comments

Hell Yeah! Metal Band Straight Line Stitch's New Album 'The Fight Of Our Lives' + Tour Dates

Metal band Straight Line Stitch is on a roll. After touring their asses off and releasing hot singles and videos, they are now releasing their second full-length album 'The Fight Of Our Lives'. The record was produced by Johnny K (Sevendust, Disturbed). Kudos to singer/screamer Alexis Brown and her bandmates Seth Thacker (guitar), Jason White (bass), Kanky Lora (drums) and Kris Norris (guitar). Watch the video for… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 25, 2011 at 4:27pm — 7 Comments

AP Quickie: Kenyan Metal Band Last Year's Tragedy's New Single 'A Tribute to Anarchy'

Remember Last Year's Tragedy? They're a metal band based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their new single 'A Tribute to Anarchy' is more on the hardcore side than the previous one ('6 Hours'), and we say they ain't half bad! Don't let the long-ass intro scare ya, the song starts at about 1'30. Watchu think? Listen to both tracks and more below, and download '6 Hours' for free.…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 21, 2011 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments