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We all have been that panda; tormented, broken, and teased by the very heart we once so valiantly protected. It reflects, staring out at an ocean bittersweet with the smiles of dancing waves soaring the blockades of tempting bubbles and scathing stones, but sorrowing in the wake of those at the mucky docks of hang-ups. It remembers those nights and those days.  "Gone" is a new …

You've probably heard "My Body" or "Cough Syrup" from Young the Giant, especially if you live around Philadelphia and listen to Radio 1045. But if you haven't heard the rest of the album yet, you should definitely check it out. All the other songs are just as good, if not better. Specifically, "12 fingers". In the next few months, this will be everyone's new …

Here's a classic from keyboardist, Benard Wright, titled "Spinnin!'" The track is taken off his much-celebrated 1981 debut, 'Nard - a session which featured Marcus Miller on bass, Don Blackman on keys, and Luther Vandross and Patti Austin on vocals.  Enjoy.

Here's a chill remix to the DJ Tonk and Noelle (vocalist from the group, The Rebirth) track, "It's Love." The remix is done by French producer Dela, and hass been featured on Tonk's Frequent Flyers project, as well as Dela's Atmosphere Airlines Vol. 2. Enjoy.

*Edited on 01/23/2012

The first single from the Robert Glasper Experiment's upcoming release, Black Radio, "Ah Yeah" is a smooth ear-licking track that has been on constant repeat in my car for the last three weeks!  It features vocalists Musiq Soulchild and Chrisette Michele. Enjoy.

I've been meaning to post about these guys on here forever, but always get sidetracked. Carousel first caught my attention when I was booking shows at the North Star Bar. They sounded familiar and for a good reason...they used to be Like Lions. Now with new members and new songs, Carousel has been taking over Philly. Earlier this year they rocked out with Atomic …

The Keys have returned. I know I'm not alone in waiting excitedly for The Black Key's new album, El Camino to drop. This track is a soulful and fun jam, with a music video to entertain just as much. You'll probably be singing "woah-oh-oh-oh, I've got a love that keeps me waitin," for the rest of the week. #sorryimnotsorry

They’re back!!!!! And it seems like we’re gonna get a few projects out of this return! The reunion of Mos Def (now Yaslin Bey) and Talib Kweli has long been anticipated, and any glimpse of any kind of return of the duo would always send the hip hop world into a frantic frenzy. Well, things just got real when the duo released two new joints today. …

This dreamy Junip track makes it hard not to tap your feet. Enjoy the beat. 

Fan of 'The Walking Dead'? Check out the awesome song featured in the Season 2 trailer by awesome Baltimore-based artist Wye Oak. Happy Halloween!

A chilled out, downtempo song from the electronic artist Bonobo. Dig. 

A longing and soulful track from Greg hester's upcoming release, written by Chris Unck of The Black Roses. Greg sings it like he means it and I for one believe it.

They're back (As if they ever went anywhere)!!!  Out of the loop?  Well, everyone's favorite band, The Legendary Roots, managed to squeeze in enough time in between tapings of the Jimmy Fallon Show to complete the new, and highly anticipated, album titled Undun.  Stamped as a concept album, here's the first single (and leak) from the upcoming release titled "Make My." It features an about-to-blow Big K.R.I.T …

Lady's sassy & jazzy track off of 'You & Me' that releases today! Enjoy!

This song is oozing with groove. You may recognize the tune from Jay-Z's track 'Roc Boys' in which he sampled MSB. A song so cool you forget that vocals are absent. 

Trunk Music inside and out - Yelawolf gonna make you scream (and shout)

If you haven't checked out Blu's NoYork! release, do yourself a favor and immediately cease everything (even if this means eating), and pick up this joint!  It's that d*** good.  Promise.  Presented here is one of my favorites off the release titled, "Keepushinn."  The haunting and jazzy melody will stick with you for a hot minute! Enjoy.

Check out the powerful first track off of Lady's upcoming release of their first full length album, "You & Me."

My favorite track from the new release... a beautiful and longing song.

Great track from Entre Nous..a true story telling song..Enjoy it!