Radiohead Announces 2018 North American Tour

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Radiohead will tour North America in 2018, and you will probably want to go. So, like, make plans. No excuses, people!

Tickets will be on sale beginning Friday, February 23. For further information, go to radiohead.com.

RADIOHEAD
North America 2018

Sat-Jul-07 - Chicago - United Center
Tue-Jul-10 - New York - Madison Square Garden
Wed-Jul-11 - New York - Madison Square Garden
Fri-Jul-13 - New York - Madison Square Garden
Mon-Jul-16 - Montreal - Bell Centre
Tue-Jul-17 - Montreal - Bell Centre
Thu-Jul-19 - Toronto - Air Canada Centre
Fri-Jul-20 - Toronto - Air Canada Centre
Sun-Jul-22 - Detroit - Little Caesars Arena
Mon-Jul-23 - Columbus - Schottenstein Center 
Wed-Jul-25 - Cincinnati - US Bank Arena
Thu-Jul-26 - Pittsburgh- PPG Paints Arena
Sat-Jul-28 - Boston - TD Garden
Sun-Jul-29 - Boston - TD Garden
Tue-Jul-31 - Philadelphia- Wells Fargo Center
Wed-Aug-01 - Philadelphia - Wells Fargo Center

Don't Leave: Radiohead Releases 'A Moon Shaped Pool'

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I'll just get this out of the way: "Creep" is still my favorite Radiohead song.

That isn't to diminish their body of work, which is ridiculously spectacular. But what's also ridiculous is they way "Creep" gets thrown around like it was written by Max Martin and an anthem for McDonald's (which, would, actually be funny). It's a great song, an authentic song, and just because it doesn't identify with what Radiohead is doing now, doesn't mean its flame still doesn't burn.

So why am I writing this then?

Because this is the first time Radiohead's music has affected me since In Rainbows, an album released nine years ago. I mean, let's face it, you talked about Thom Yorke's dancing more than you did about the actual music on 2011's The King of Limbs. That was some unintentional hipster shit.

Let's get back to the music, though. Actually, let's spend a minute talking about Thom Yorke. I know next to nothing about him. I don't want to. My perception: he doesn't seek attention, doesn't follow, doesn't play "Creep," doesn't selfie, doesn't give a shit. He probably does shit. But I'm willing to bet he doesn't have Snapchat. I'd like that image to remain; he's like Zeus to me.

I know this: Yorke doesn't sing like he used to.  A Moon Shaped Pool is more a whisper than a scream. Urgent, yet not obvious urgency like, say, "Fake Plastic Trees." Thom Yorke no longer cares about being who you wanted all of the time.

"Broken hearts, make it rain," Yorke sings on "Identikit." No idea what that means. Maybe it's his new way of saying "I don't belong here." And maybe that is the point.

This album ends with a stunning track called "True Love Waits," a song that I'm told has been around for some time. Last night was my first time hearing it. The night before I broke up with my last girlfriend, I told her I had a dream that we had built a house on the moon.

I imagine this song was floating through the air.

"Don't leave..." Yorke sings. "Don't leave."

But you must.

And maybe that's why Radiohead is still undeniably relevant in a world that, by any metric system used, should have rejected them a long, long time ago.

Listen to the new Radiohead Single "Burn the Witch"

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Burn on.

Listen here.

About That Radiohead Album

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Sorry, folks.

Taken from a press release:

"At an industry event in London last night Brian Message was asked about new Radiohead music. Quotes attributed to him and taken from his talk have subsequently appeared, describing him as Radiohead's manager. Brian Message is not Radiohead's manager - he is a partner in Courtyard Management but plays no operational role, and therefore any quotes from last night's event, or any supposition arising from them, should not be attributed to Radiohead's management or be seen as official quotes on behalf of the group.

Radiohead are managed by Chris Hufford and Bryce Edge at Courtyard Management."

Weird fishes, we say.

Download Thom Yorke's new album, 'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes,' via BitTorrent

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Purchase here. (includes "A Brain In A Bottle" music video)

10 to Spin | Song Preservation Society

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Song Preservation Society is comprised of three friends: Trevor Bahnson, Ethan Glazer, and Daniel Wright. Their brand of folk is streaked with Golden State sunlight and has been compared to the likes of Simon & Garfunkel, The Band, Fleet Foxes and Father John Misty. Together with just acoustic guitars and a charming stage presence, the trio puts on one of the best shows you'll see, one that you'd want to last much longer than it does (which says a lot). Stream their gorgeous, glowing "Ready Room" EP then listen to 10 of their favorite songs by some of SIC's favorite artists.



John Prine - "Sam Stone"
Listening to a song by John Prine is like reading a book about yourself. He touches on dark, real, and seldom mentioned places while maintaining a certain lightness that allows you to make your way through the story. 

Daniel Johnston - "True Love Will Find You in the End"
Few songwriters are as brave as Daniel Johnston. This song in particular has remained a map of the ups and downs of Love. You need to know Daniel Johnston.

The Beach Boys - "You Still Believe in Me"
Pet Sounds is monumental for us!  The music and orchestration is inspiring, but what is so unique about this track is the lyrics, which give a vulnerable insight to the lesser-portrayed side of a man's place in the world.  

Paul Simon - "Hearts And Bones"
The perfectly simplistic lyrics and rhythms completely embody the genius of Paul Simon.  This simultaneous journey through love and the world gets us every time.

Neil Young - "Don't Let It Bring You Down"
Timeless. The unique chord progression and urgent vocals paired with the powerful images of the city make this one of Young's greatest gems. Killer album as well.

Radiohead - "How To Disappear Completely"
Radiohead changed music forever right before our very eyes.  The album, Kid A, is one of their biggest leaps.  This heartbreaking track beautifully illustrates that change with its marriage of acoustic and electronic instruments.

Bob Dylan - "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right"
Bob Dylan has a way of making a song so deep, yet so accessible that it can be the first song that you learn (in this case it was Trevor's) or a companion that remains current throughout your entire life. Music just wouldn't be the same without him. 

Joni Mitchell - "All I Want"
The interesting instrumentation (played almost entirely by Joni herself) sets the tone for this great album. The desperation in the lyrics of a woman who wants to free herself and those around her helps us boys see things from the other side of the fence. 

Jackson Browne - "These Days"
We were all together at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit when we saw Jackson Browne completely silence 20,000 people with "These Days."  Also, the fact that this song was written at age 16 and sounds as if he has lived a lifetime, keeps us on our toes. 

The Beatles - Every Beatles song ever. 
Not much to say here. The world just wouldn't be right without any of the massively important work that went into all of this music.*


*Author's note: This is my favorite Beatles song.

Jam of the Day | Saint Rich - Officer

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The Speakers in Code office is a bustling place.  Think -- the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, combined with competing computer speakers and the occasional shouting match over which Radiohead album is better (everyone knows it's Ok Computer...Jason...)  But one thing over the past year we all agree on, is the sheer awesomeness that is Delicate Steve.  Hell, one staff writer even has a tattoo inspired by him (no joke.)

So, you have to imagine our excitement when Jimmy, our summer intern, ran into the office shouting, "DELICATE STEVE HAS A SIDE PROJECT!!! AND THERE IS SINGING!!!"  After telling him to shut the fuck up, we turned "Officer" on the PA system, and had a collective freakout, because this shit is awesome.

See for yourself below.

Jam of the Day | Tristan Prettyman - Say Anything

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Photo by Lauren Ross

You should listen to your heart
It's gonna tell you what you need
Take care of yourself
And don't you worry about me

Got lots to be thankful for, but I'm unequivocally grateful that I found Tristan Prettyman's Cedar + Gold a few months ago (read our interview with her here). Some call it simple music; I call it pure and honest. If I want different or quirky, I'll listen to Radiohead. Not every musician needs to act like the smartest person in the room, and on Cedar + Gold, Prettyman doesn't need to. Not with songs like "Say Anything," a tune that has gotten me through some tough times the last few months.

Prettyman will be performing at The Peabody Opera House in St. Louis (w/ Grace Potter (solo), Alanis Morissette, Train) on December 15th. You can purchase Cedar + Gold here.

Jam of the Day | 2:54 - Creeping

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Sisters Hannah and Colette Thurlow named themselves after a very specific moment, 2:54 to be exact, in their favorite song, "A History of Bad Men," by the Melvins. And if that's not reason enough to give them a nod as best new band of the moment, let me present Exhibit B - the newly reworked single "Creeping."

Moody, hypnotic, and heavily distorted, our Jam of the Day is driven by enough fuzzy guitar action to make you think Jonny Greenwood had a baby with Thurston Moore, and said offspring plays on this record. Which, now that I've mentioned it, would actually be one nice looking kid!

Listen below, and pick up 2:54's eponymous LP via Fat Possum, on May 28th.

10 to Spin | Alyssa Graham

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Last August, we interviewed singer-songwriter Alyssa Graham, where she talked about her newly-released EP and her love for Neil Young (who, of course, is a favorite here at SIC). Well, today is a big day for Graham, as the full-length album of that aforementioned EP, Lock, Stock & Soul, has been released to the world (I'd recommend purchasing the Deluxe Edition that iTunes is currently offering here).

Our favorite track from Lock, Stock & Soul, "'Til My Heart Quakes," has been recently been made into a video of which we also highly approve. Check it.



We asked Graham to create a 10 to Spin playlist on the heels of Lock, Stock & Soul's release, and she didn't disappoint. In fact, it's one of our favorite ones yet. Thanks, Alyssa! 

Playlist: Songs On Contemplating President Romney
I’m not sure I need to say more about the concept of this playlist. Music is a powerful tool and we often turn to music in times of need to express ourselves and communicate with like-minded folks. So, without further adieu…

Help – The Beatles

Written by John Lennon and used on the soundtrack of the 1965 film by the same name, I would say this is one of the top 20 songs ever written. I remember as a little girl taking my mom’s cassette tape of the Beatles, sitting down at the river behind my house and listening to this track over and over again analyzing my “big problems” at age 7 or 8.

Airbag – Radiohead

I once read that Thom Yorke wrote this song after being in a car accident with his girlfriend in the 80’s. The song was released in 1997 on my absolute favorite Radiohead album, OK Computer. I fell in love with Radiohead after hearing this album and seeing Thom Yorke perform at an outdoor venue in MA. Something about his voice, his connection to the music and his unique presence hooked me.  Radiohead has a big place in my music collection.

Fool on The Hill – The Beatles

I loved/love Paul McCartney as much as I love John Lennon, so had to put one of his tunes on the playlist. It’s only fair. Recorded in 1967 as part of the Magical Mystery Tour which I always thought was so, well… magical as a kid. "Fool On The Hill" always made me think of a wondering poet or bard philosophizing on a grassy hill outside of town. I certainly thought there was one in our town that I could find if I looked hard enough.

You’re No Good – Linda Ronstadt

Her 1975 #1 hit.  I wasn’t a Linda Ronstadt fan per se but I always was/am a huge Neil Young fan.  I first heard Ronstadt’s voice on one of my favorite Neil albums, Harvest.  She sang back up vocals on "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man."  I started paying more attention to her after that. "You’re No Good" is a great anthem, one particularly appropriate for this playlist.

Lost Cause – Beck

I love everything about the album Sea Change; the production is mind blowing. I fell in love with this track while learning it on the piano. There is something very spiritual about the song and the whole album. It’s a sad song, but sad in a good way as it makes you feel something.

Wrecking Ball  - Emmylou Harris

Masterpiece album, masterpiece track written by none other than Neil Young. The mood is dark and complex and wide-open. In my opinion, this is one of Emmylou’s best and a beautiful departure from her traditional sound. This album really introduced me to the genius of Emmylou and producer Daniel Lanois.  Reminds me, I have to go pick this up in vinyl!

Vampire Blues – Neil Young

On The Beach is my favorite album… EVER. The tracks on side B, including the title track, "Motion Pictures" and "Ambulance Blues" are three of the songs that influenced me most in my life and my career. However, "Vampire Blues" is a kick ass tune and often overlooked. I think Neil wrote it as an attack on the oil companies, but metaphorically it works for this playlist too.

Destroyer – The Kinks

Written by Ray Davies off the Kinks album, Give The People What They Want.  Amazing song, amazing band.  No need to say more. Our musical landscape wouldn’t be the same without The Kinks.  Gotta love ‘em.

We Gotta Get Out Of This Place – The Animals

The Animals made this track what it is in 1965.  It became an anthem for U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War. I remember hearing this song as a teenager on one of my parent’s old records. I adopted it as my theme song when I got fed up with my parents, my high school, my town, etc. It was just a fun song to belt out at the top of your lungs.

Rapture – Blondie

No playlist is complete without Blondie! The new wave/pop hit from Blondie’s album Autoamerican was always one of my favorites.  Rapture… bliss or misery… you decide.

Jam of the Day | White Rabbits - Heavy Metal

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I can't walk through the harrowed halls of the high school where I teach without feeling the lingering, raucous spirit of White Rabbits drifting between classrooms and custodial closets.

Okay. Kidding. But, I still love the fact that I live and work where Greg Roberts and Jamie Levinson hit puberty and rocked out in a ska band. Here in the Show-Me State, we gotta get our claims to fame where we can get 'em.

The Brooklyn via Missouri lads are back with their third LP, Milk Famous. Today's Jam of the Day, the first single and opening track on the new album, is "Heavy Metal," but don't let that title fool you. I realize that such comparisons are a little dangerous, but this song oozes with the moodiness of Radiohead and the artful noise guitars of Wilco. It's casually mellow but rough and raw when it needs to be, just like that Ambulance Ltd. song, "Primitive." Yeah, it's like that.

Take a listen below and download if you're diggin' it for the cheap price of your e-mail addy.

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Milk Famous is out March 6th on tbd, and the vinyl release will come a week later on White Iris. Welcome the boys home at the April 5th show at Saint Louis' newest (and much raved about by fans and musicians alike), Plush.

The Best Songs of 2011 | 100 - 76

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Yup. It's that time of year again, and frankly, lists like these really need no introduction. The four of us who contribute to Speakers in Code (Darren, Jason, Matt, and me, the lone female, Katie) spend a lot of our free time investigating new music over the course of each year, and these 100 songs are what really caught our attention. Granted, we're just four people doing this in our off hours, when we're not lawyering or teaching or parenting or collaborating on conference calls with our colleagues in India. We don't hear it all. Yet, this list represents what we four music lovers fell in love with in 2011. Maybe you can find something to fall in love with, too.

Take a look at our favorite songs of the year, numbers 100 to 76. (And keep up with the countdown on Spotify, here.)

100 Priory - Lady of Late [buy the album] [more from Priory on Speakers]

Jam of the Day | Other Lives - For 12

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Holy shit. Either Cameron Crowe is a prophet, or some pretty crazy stars aligned to bring this Jam of the Day to fruition. Feel my flow... In the year 2000, Crowe dropped a little movie entitled Almost Famous that chronicled a band named Stillwater, as it gigged across America, opening for larger and larger bands, until they were "almost famous." Clever shit.

Well, Other Lives is a little band FROM Stillwater, Oklahoma, who has opened for the likes of Chapel Club, The Rosebuds, and Bon Iver. And while "almost famous" is a bit of a stretch at this point, one very important opening tour-slot was just announced for these guys. They'll be supporting a kinda-popular band named Radiohead on the first leg of their 2012 North American Tour.

Maybe it's serendipity that the word Stillwater links these two stories. But if this band actually grows after delivering a song like "For 12," instead of becoming jackasses like those dudes in the movie, the cover of the Rolling Stone is not too far away!*

Check out the Jam of the Day below. It's from their new album "Tamer Animals" which is out now.

*Another Almost Famous reference. We know Rolling Stone blows.

10 to Spin | Oh Land

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Nanna Øland Fabricius. That's her real name, but she goes by Oh Land, and I'll be honest: I'm a little smitten. Have been for months now, I just haven't written about her. I love pop music when it's done right, and Oh Land does just about everything right in my book. She even kicks major ass at making videos -- I present to you, Exhibit A:



And with that, I rest my case.

The Scandinavian singer's self-titled album produced the above "White Nights" and "Sun of a Gun," another favorite of mine. It's infiltrated my vast collection of sad songs that is my iPod (yes, there are a few lights in the land of darkness!), and has taken up a permanent residence. The front door keeps sticking, but we'll address that later. Right now, I just want to listen to Oh Land and her playlist that she's created for Speakers in Code. Her theme is "covers," and we're stoked to have her take part.

I have picked some covers of songs that I love, covered by artists I love! It's double love and a bit like picking your favorite mom and favorite dad and make them have a love child. Here it goes, enjoy. --Oh Land

Jose Gonzalez - Heartbeats (The Knife)


Gorillaz - Crystalised (The xx)


Amy Winehouse - Moody's Mood for Love (Teo Licks)


Michael Jackson - Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers)


James Blake - Limit To Your Love (Feist)


Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)


Sinéad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U (Prince)


Fever Ray - Mercy Street (Peter Gabriel)


Radiohead - The RiP (Portishead)

10 to Spin | Annie Stela

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Photo by Rachel Demsick

Annie Stela's songs have made me cry once or twice. In the enormous stash of sad songs that is my iPod, Annie's "Breathe Through" and "Swallowed Snakes" hold top spots on the cry-o-meter (if she's reading this, I'm sure she's laughing her ass off right now). In fact, I'm surprised I didn't weep while she performed her songs in my living room last October. You'd think I was a girl, or something. No, I'm a dude. Sorry, dudes.

So, it's not surprising that when I asked Annie to create her 10 to Spin that she responded with a list a heartfelt beauties. Because, you know, Annie Stela is a heartfelt beauty. If you don't have her albums, I'd recommend starting with her last two EPs, Hard City and Little House. You won't regret it.

Please enjoy Annie's 10 to Spin below.

I like to think I’m tough.  I am not the kind of girl who cries at AT&T commercials.  But play me the right song and I will collapse in a puddle at your feet.  Or more accurately, sniff secretly and pretend I have something in my eye.  I became a songwriter so that I could write songs that moved people the way my favorite songs moved me.  So I’m giving you my list of those Songs That Get Me Every Time. --Annie Stela

1 Peter Gabriel: Washing of the Water

Just the sound of Peter’s voice is enough to make me cry, but this song in particular has a vulnerability that others don’t. By the time his voice goes falsetto in the second verse, I’m a mess.

2 The Replacements: Skyway

Contains one of my favorite lyrics ever written: “In my stupid hat and gloves at night I lay awake/wondering if I’ll sleep/ wondering if we’ll meet out in the street." Short, haunting, and classic.

3 Bonnie Raitt: You

I have a tendency to cloak my sentiment in sarcasm. Not Bonnie. This is a straightforward, old-fashioned love song that shocks me with its honesty.

4 Rufus Wainwright: Dinner at Eight [listen]
Allegedly about his strained relationship with his Dad. It doesn’t matter if you had a shitty dad or not, this song about parents and children is gut-wrenching. They say you can’t wait until your parents are dead to write about them. I’m so glad Rufus didn’t.

5 Colin Hay: Waiting for my Real Life to Begin

I relate to this so completely. I think we love sad songs because they remind us we aren’t alone in our pain, and this one does that for me.

6 Paul Simon: Obvious Child

Despite all the awesome African drumming and horns in this song, it’s actually pretty sad, dudes. But sad because it’s real and honest and about things we all inevitably go through. The master storyteller.

7 Annie Lennox: Why

Try to forget the video where she paints herself up like a scary clown. Only Lennox can go from sad to angry to desperate to triumphant in the space of five minutes. By the end, you’re just as exhausted as she must have been.

8. Randy Newman: Feels Like Home

In the '90s, Chantal Kreviazuk did a cover of this song that ended up in every episode of Dawson’s Creek.  But no one can compare to the man himself. To hear something so honest and romantic from a man so funny and frog-like is arresting.  When he gets to“If you knew how lonely my life has been,” I always choke up. You can only hope someone feels this way about you.

9 Billy Joel: Famous Last Words [listen]
The last pop song Billy Joel ever wrote. I know I’m supposed to be too cool to love Billy Joel. But I’m not.  Go listen to the words of this song, because neither are you.

10 Radiohead: Let Down

Let’s end on an upbeat note. This song has no sad melody or nostalgic lyrics. But I cry every time I hear it, just because of the fact that there is someone on earth who exists and who wrote it. And we get to hear it.

Rumor | Radiohead - King of Limbs Part II

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Does Radiohead's King of Limbs Part II really exist? The evidence mounts and even the most skeptical conspiracy theorists are letting themselves get a tad excited by the thought of only having heard half the album at this point!

Judge the evidence for yourself...

1. The last song on King of Limbs is entitled "Separator." Is this song the separation between the two halves of the album?
2. Lyrics in "Separator" state: "And if you think this is over/ then you're wrong."
3. The physical album is double vinyl. And, clocking in at just thirty-seven minutes, it could fit easily on one LP.
4. King of Limbs is the shortest Radiohead album to date. It's even shorter than their debut, Pablo Honey. Not the band's style.
5. They have done virtually NO press for the album at this point. What are they waiting for?
6. Download file for King of Limbs was titled "TKOL1." Why the 1?

Jam of the Day | Radiohead - Lotus Flower

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Now that we've had the weekend to absorb The King of Limbs, "Lotus Flower" has emerged as the early standout on Radiohead's new record. While we know full well that the listening experience has the propensity to change and evolve each time through a Radiohead album, it is clear that "Lotus Flower" is the rock solid core of The King of Limbs. Paced and guided by Phil Selway's steady and unrelenting percussion, the track is a perfect vessel for Thom Yorke's haunting voice and spooky lyrics. He wails as the track closes, "The darkness is beneath/ I can't kick the habit/ Just to feed your fast ballooning head/ Listen to your heart."

Many have anointed Radiohead the consummate musical innovators: a band that never looks back and always breaks new ground with each record. In most respects this sentiment is spot on, but with this record, and this track in particular, we see Radiohead building on (rather than breaking free from) a sonic foundation made up of the odd, percussive nature of Kid A, the melodic aspects of In Rainbows, and even the eerie compositions of Thom Yorke's solo record The Eraser. This makes for a track that is unmistakable. It is Radiohead, and you know it. It is amazing, and you know it. We expected nothing less, and these Brits continue to live up to expectations with impunity.

Buy The King of Limbs HERE.

Watch the Thom's So You Think You Can Dance audition (aka the video for "Lotus Flower") below.

News Alert | Radiohead's 'The King of Limbs' Available NOW

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On Valentine's Day, we told you that Radiohead's eighth studio record, The King of Limbs, would be available for digital download this Saturday. Well, Thom Yorke and Co. have pulled a fast one on us, and the record is actually available...NOW. Delightfully tricky.

Go grab the soundtrack to your weekend over at http://www.kingoflimbs.com/. We couldn't be more tickled. Thanks, fellas.

Valentine's Day News | Arcade Fire + Radiohead

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On the morning of what many jilted lovers across the land view as the most superficial and contrived of all holidays, the music world brings us two substantial, significant, and genuine news gifts.

Photo Credit - ET Online - Getty Images - Kevin Winter

1) Last night at the 2011 Grammy Awards, a much deserving Arcade Fire rose up and nabbed the night's top prize, Album of the Year for The Suburbs. While this recognition feels a bit like the Oscars' Best Picture nod for Return of the King (after two preceding films that were generally regarded as "better"), the win for Arcade Fire is a shot across the bow of a recording industry that has recognized commercial viability over true artistry in recent years. Snatching the award from the likes of Lady Gaga, Eminem, and something called Lady Antebellum, the members of Arcade Fire, fresh off a hard rocking performance of "Month of May," seemed as shocked as all of the pre-teens and industry types who had never heard of the inimitable Montreal-based rock collective until just minutes before. Check out their Grammy closing, post-win performance of "Ready to Start" (lamely cut off and interrupted by some corporate nonsense) below.


2) Radiohead has announced that the band's new record, King of Limbs, will be released digitally this Saturday (actual physical release of the record will wait until May). We knew this release was coming sometime this year, but until last night, the release date was shrouded in mystery. With the digital download of the group's previous record, In Rainbows, you were able to choose your price. No such luck this time for those of you wishing to grab another Radiohead album on the super-cheap. On Saturday, grab King of Limbs HERE for $9 or $14, depending on how you like your digital tunes (mp3 or WAV).

Both of these news tidbits make our hearts skip a beat over here at SIC. Happy Valentine's Day.

Jam of the Day | Flying Lotus - ...And the World Laughs With You

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Flying Lotus, or Flylo as I and other cool people refer to him, has been on a steady climb since being outed as the artist behind a few of the bumps on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming, as well as a moderate underground hit with his debut album 1983. The hype machine has been churning at an increasingly rapid pace for Cosmogramma, his new album of experimental hip-hop amazingness, and really, the fervor it's currently pumping out is well warranted given the likes of Thom Yorke on the album's debut single.

Our Jam of the Day, "...And the World Laughs With You" is a festival of synths and drum machine hits that lay down a haze of psychedelic beats while Yorke's vocals slowly crop up to create a spider web of melodies and ambiance. Think of it as Kid A playing in a bar next door to a club that's pumping something off Daft Punk's Discovery LP. The experience of standing directly between may come relatively close, but would in no way equal the mix mastery this song brings.

Check it out - and if you like what you hear, pick up the full album with no hesitation. It came out Tuesday.

Flying Lotus - ...And the World Laughs With You