Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Beat The Devil's Tattoo

Beat The Devil's Tattoo is the first single from the sixth album of the same name from the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Definately some hard rocking bluesy voodoo going on here. I got the chance to check out some of the new stuff at their recent concert at the Phoenix on April 11 here in Toronto. The band played a strong set for almost 2 1/2 hours. Nice.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYkhNWIdra0

MGMT - Congratulations

Myspace link: http://www.myspace.com/mgmt

MGMT have a new album out this week called Congratulations. You can listen to the full nine songs on the album on their Myspace page (link above). It's Working sounds to me like a weird mix between Mew and Simple Minds. Have a listen, catch them in Toronto on April 29 at the Mod Club or in the UK in September.

RIP Malcolm Mclaren World's Famous Supreme Team Hey Dj

Sad day as Malcolm Mclaren died at the age of 64 today from cancer. Brilliant musician who embraced everything from Punk to Old Skool. One of my favourite old skool clips originally released in 1984 Hey DJ. Hard to believe the same guy released they synthpop classic Madam Butterfly the same year. RIP Malcolm:

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18bkvJRK7rw

Small Black / Washed Out Split 7 Inch

I would have liked to catch this show tonight but the Wrong Bar is alittle out of the way for this East Ender on a work night. It doesn't seem that Washed Out can do any wrong. Here they remix Small Black's Despicable Dogs which in its own right was brilliant but then they make it more brilliant. Small Black then return the favour by remixing Washed Out's You'll See It. Split 7 Inch out on Lovepump United Records.

Again if these remixes catch your interest go hunt down the originals which are absolutely amazing; search for our earlier review of Washed Out for a link to the original version of You'll See It.

Small Black Despicable Dogs (Washed Out Remix)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQvu8FBEBU8



Washed Out - You'll See It (Small Black Remix)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JBZxGDc9k4

All Saints Day - It'll Come Around

This side project was described as abit of My Bloody Valentine mixed with the Swirlies. All Saints Day is Katy of Vivian Girls and Gregg Foreman of Cat Power. Nice!!!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puh7eR4IexI

Allo Darlin' - Dreaming

Nice raw indiepop track from Allo Darlin. First album and self-titled is out in June on Fortuna Pop records.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDM_DyoGGSA

Drums - Best Friend

Great new single from this indie surf band from New York.


Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0N-1RxIzyY

French Horn Rebellion vs Database - Beaches and Friends

Don't know anything about this outfit but this is one funky indie/club piano track.


Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Fs7X1O3ZI&feature=related

Three Songs from Three Albums by The Ettes

Video of Dead and Gone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gdcx08OoHs

Video of I Get Mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr2MFjMv-Ys

Video of Take It With You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVDhvNS9aSE

The Ettes are a rock band consisting of Lindsay "Coco" Hames, Maria "Poni" Silver and Jeremy "Jem" Cohen. The three New Yorkers met in Los Angeles, Poni learned to play drums so that they could set up a band, and in 2004 the Ettes were born. Today IK vs DK presents one song from each of their first three albums: "Shake the Dust", "Look at Life Again Soon" and "Do You Want Power".

Dirty Epics - The Cure

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCdivoXOvDU

Just to be clear, this is not a new release from Robert Smith and friends. Dirty Epics are a four-piece Irish alternative rock band that released this single (The Cure) back in March 2008. The sound of Dirty Epics has been described as "a mix of the New York Dolls, Joy Division and the Pixies with Bob Dylan".

Rose Elinor Dougal- Start/Stop/Synchro

Hmmmm.....I loved the Pipettes and was quite surprised that one of the Pipettes had gone solo. Three singles have been released including this one. Very nice pop single but not as jangily as the Pipettes. Looking forward to the full length which is due soon. Just did some research and this single was actually released last year....hmmmmm...

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHDYzPCfo-Q

Alphabeat - Hole In My Heart

Brand new single from the Danish dance pop band taken from the album The Beat Is. Nice hooks. Catchy melody.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FFpfF2AZzY

Blood Red Shoes - Light It Up

Brand new single from IKVSDK favourites Blood Red Shoes taken from their new album Fire Like This. Nice indie punk rock.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiTSbmxssBQ

The Bug (feat. Warrior Queen) - Poison Dart

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aW7NFSGklM

London-based DJ/musician/producer/journalist Kevin Martin produced this track back in 2008 in collaboration with Annette Henry. A strangely addictive dub track.

Die Antwoord - Enter the Ninja

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc3f4xU_FfQ

This is the first Zef-Rap music I have ever heard and I felt obliged to share it.