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For fans of: Tycho, Pretty Lights, Supervision.

Naming an album “Beautiful Things” is a very risky move. God forbid the record is less than stellar, and you’re in for a bad time with reviews.

Luckily, San Francisco-based electronic duo KAT HAUS’s new album, “Beautiful Things,” is AAAAAAMAZING.

“Beautiful Things” kicks off with “Waves,” a dreamy synth-heavy track about escaping a disturbed conscience. “Your body is a shelter from my troubled mind,” KAT HAUS sings, before dropping into a techy chorus that sounds right out of Tron. Next up is “Soul 2 Soul,” a soft track embracing light, airy vocals, before fading into the EP’s title track. “Beautiful Things” is a stand-out track, the poetic lyrics blending perfectly with a steady, 80s-influenced beat. “Don’t try to hold the precious things, nor try to grasp the song they sing” they croon, “You feel me like the wind that blows, so why not just try and let it go?” Keep an ear out for the unexpectedly aggressive ending, when a hard techno breakdown takes over! “Familiar” is a delightfully spacey tune with a strong, heavy bassline that accompanies dreamy vocals. With a rhythm reminiscent of Lorde’s “Glory & Gore,” KAT HAUS will have you hooked on this hypnotic track in no time. “Beautiful Things” wraps up with “Hold You,” which will have you tripping with it’s operatic vocals, and eerie, echoed stylings. You can get your download of KAT HAUS’ latest for just $4 on BandCamp here.

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For fans of: Bikini Kill, The Runaways, Girl In A Coma

If you’re craving a riot-grrrl-esque jam to get your party started, look no further than NYC’s Desert Sharks’ new single, “CrazyCrazy!” Off their upcoming EP “Template Hair,” out June 24th on Manimal, “CrazyCrazy” is the perfect edition to any in-your-face rock playlist. Channeling the great Kathleen Hanna, frontwoman Stephanie Gunther brings the tune to life singing with desperation, “I’m not crazy baby, I’m crazycrazy,” before crooning, “you’ve been untrue, don’t you play me for a fool…I can make things worse for you…” Backing Stephanie are bandmates Stefania Rovera, Rebecca Rose and Sunny Veniero, who provide the perfectly pissed-off instrumental feel for the take-no-prisoners track with unrelenting percussion and steady, rolling guitars that give off a slight surf-rock vibe. You can check out the track here, and be sure to give Desert Sharks a “like” on Facebook here.

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Looking for something beachy, flirty, and fun to help you escape from this dreary Monday? Look no further than the new La Roux track, “Tropical Chancer” from her upcoming album, “Trouble in Paradise!” Just released today, “Tropical Chancer” will transport you to an equatorial paradise where the drinks flow freely, the sun beams brightly, and the cabana boys are more than happy to apply sunscreen for you – it’s light, airy goodness, and is undoubtedly a solid edition to what is sure to be a fantastic album. You can stream the track below, and pre-order La Roux’s “Trouble in Paradise,” out July 7th, here.

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Throw on your drug rug, pop some acid, and get ready for the trip of a lifetime – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are back with a brand new video for their track, “Hot Wax,” and it is something else! The eighth track off of their fourth album, “Oddments,” “Hot Wax” is an exploration into the depths of psychedelia, channeling the likes of Frank Zappa and Kim Fowley with the song’s near childlike tune and simplistic lyrics. The video is a brilliant cornucopia of cartoonish imagery that will launch viewers into the deepest depths of space, only to come crashing back to earth after the chaos dies down. Frontman Stu Mackenzie‘s face literally melts off (ours does too, but that might just be the acid,) while he croons among dancing candles and wandering hands, and it couldn’t be more brilliantly terrifying. You can check out the video below, and try not to freak out too too much…

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Stockholm four-piece Crucified Barbara has just released their new video for their in-your-face smash, “To Kill A Man,” and the timing could NOT have been more perfect. The aggressive, take-no-prisoners video comes in the wake of endless debate concerning women’s safety and overall rights (triggered by the recent Isla Vista mass shooting), and compliments the kickass track to perfection. The video switches between performance shots of the band, and newspaper clippings of coverage of violence against women. A group statement concerning the song, which is set to appear in the upcoming film “In The Red,” reads:

“We, and many of us, feel a huge impotence and rage when we hear and read about men who systematically abuse and rape women. This type of crime is something that happens every day, everywhere. From anger, we create music. Heavy influences and harsh riffs became the song To Kill a Man, a really heavy song in every sense.”

When asked about the video, they replied:

“One fifth of all the world’s women have been raped or attempted rape in their lifetime. The dark statistics became the basis for the song ‘To Kill A Man’ and our most important of the video. The production company 11frames has captured our vision perfectly and we are proud that we take the opportunity lifting heavy topics such as violence and sexism with a really heavy hard rock video.”

You can check out the video below, although we DO have to put a slight Trigger Warning on it…

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Queens, New York hard grunge three-piece Dead Waves is back to melt faces with their new single, “Oracles of the Grave!” Produced by Steve Albini (Nirvana’s In Utero), “Oracles of the Grave” is the first we’ve heard from Dead Waves since their stellar 2013 EP, “Take Me Away,” and sees the bands already heavy sound get impossibly darker. Recorded in Albini’s Electrical Audio Studio in Chicago, Dead Waves begin the track with steady, unrelenting guitars before blasting into a chorus of head-banging worthy percussion. Vocalist Teddy Panopolous gives the track all he’s got, treating listeners to his distinctive signature wail that would make Kurt Cobain roll over in his grave. Top this all off with a killer guitar solo mid-track, and you have yourself a surefire hit for the ages. You can listen to the track here, and be sure to give Dead Waves a “like” on Facebook here.

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For fans of: The Neighbourhood, Foals, Bad Suns.

If you’re seeking a peppy, perky, indie-pop band to kick off this rainy Friday, look no further! UK-based three-piece We’re No Heroes have just released their new album, “Shiver!” The record kicks off with the spirited “Wild Life,” a track packed with a killer bassline that will have your head nodding in no time. Next up is the bluesy “Give Into Love,” a dark track with ominous undertones. Sharp guitars accompany frontman Tom Collins’ crooning vocals, telling a story of a lost love and learning to accept the separation. “We said forever, oh, now we are separ—oh,” he sighs, “and it was good and all—oh, but good things end…and great things fall…”

“Dark Dive” channels the likes of new indie sweethearts Foals with a hint of Bad Suns, burrowing into your brain with complex guitars that are aided by light, airy lyrics. Lastly is “Maya,” which has a Cayucas-meets-The-Neighbourhood vibe to it, consorted by crystal-clear harmonies floating high above.” Tom waxes lyrical about mediums and constructive ways to express oneself, crying, “it’s hard to be heard amoungst the thunder…I went to hide inside the storm…” Overall, a solid EP from a band well on their way to stardom. Hopefully we don’t have to wait to long to hear more from We’re No Heroes!

You can grab the EP on BandCamp here.

Track Listing:

1. Wild Life
2. Give Into Love
3. Dark Dive
4. Maya

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It’s no secret that all of us here at JamSpreader adore Jack White. It’s a given that he’s a phenomenal musician, yes, but he’s also…well, pretty damn hot. He’s brooding, mysterious, slightly-creepy…what could be better?! So, to honor this great man, we’ve decided to go to the very deepest, darkest corners of the interwebz to find you all the Top 10 Jack White gifs! After all, you don’t need a reason to celebrate sexy…

Why? Why do we find this so attractive?

He’s got a good head on his shoulders.

UGF, even the littlest smirk kills us.

Oh God, it’s straight-up game OVER when he decides to play Elvis.

Ciggies have never been so sexy.

Dat SMILE though!

*Drools*

(He’s looking at us in this)

…Right before he says this to us <3

Oh yeah, we forgot to mention that this post might have knocked y’all up. Sorry!

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It’s a scientific fact: Courtney Love is a national hero (except for that whole “might-have-killed-Kurt-Cobain” thing, that is.) The conductor of what we like to call The Hot Mess Express, C. Love has just released a brand-spankin’ new video for “You Know My Name,” (here,) and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with our Top 10 Courtney Love gifs!

Wait…where’s this cake at?

<3

We have no idea what’s going on here…but we love it.

Good call.

No way, us too!

#same

~So ChArMiNg~

Zomg, you too?!

Poor, poor Billy Corgan.

*Ex-Girlfriend of the Year*

In conclusion:

We love you, Courtney, don’t ever change.

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For fans of: Best Coast, Sultan Bathery, Jesus & Mary Chain.

Fuzz-soaked psychedelic one-man-band Druggy Pizza is back with his second album, “Key Lighting,” and it pretty much sounds like this:

…rad.

The four-track EP kicks off with “Sand Witches,” a reverb-ridden surf jam sprinkled with spacey echos that give the tune an almost intergalactic feel.  A mixture of  Best Coast and Sultan Bathery, the completely instrumental “Sand Witches” is the perfect groovy start to a stellar sophomore EP. Next up is the title track, “Key Lighting,” which explores the slower, more sedated side of Druggy Pizza. The track feels a bit like trudging through molasses – sluggish, sticky, and the slightest bit sweet. Multilayered instrumentals serve to both confuse and enthrall listeners before fading into “You Trip Me Up,” by Jesus & Mary Chain.  While it’s certainly an unusual approach to take to have another band featured on your album, it works out for DP, as Jesus & Mary Chain brings some much-needed rhythm and lyrics to the EP, the steady vocals of Jim Reid tying it all together. Finally, Druggy Pizza wraps up with “Pizza Sloths,” a twangy-meets-middle eastern sounding track that will send shivers up your spine. Clocking in at only 2:05, “Pizza Sloths” brings the album to a fitting close with repeated lyrics and unrelenting guitar chords. Overall, if we had to say only one thing about this album, it would be…

You can download Druggy Pizza’s EP for free on BandCamp here.

Track Listing:

1. Sand Witches
2. Key Lighting
3. You Trip Me Up (Jesus & Mary Chain)
4. Pizza Sloths

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