From Stereogum
A.R. Rahman & M.I.A – 'O… Saya'
M.I.A's playground raps splash against Rahman's thunderous drumming on this excerpt from the soundtrack to Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. No wonder the Tamils call the multi-million selling Indian composer 'Musical Storm'.
From East of LA
Mr Hudson – 'There Will Be Tears'
Hudson was signed to Kanye West's GOOD music imprint earlier this year and joined the newly-morose egotist for the European leg of his Glow In The Dark tour. Like his mentor his heartbroken R'n'B is tuned to the key of auto.
From The Docking Station
deadmau5 – 'Cocktail Queen'
Part of a collection of early rare recordings by Canadian producer deadmau5 and old running-buddy Melleefresh currently circulating the net. deadmau5 has started performing wearing a giant mouse mask with eye sockets fitted with strobe lights. Should make it much easier for punters to reach for them.
From Fluxblog
Wiley & Daniel Merriweather – 'Cash In My Pocket'
Mark Ronson-produced guaranteed pocket-filler from the Eskiboy's upcoming third 'overground' album, See Clear Now. If he's selling out then at least he's being open about it.
From You Ain't No Picasso
The Bicycles – 'Won't She Be Surprised'
You can't hate happy-clappy indie bands like Toronto's The Bicycles. It would be like hating nursery school teachers. Or Spot The Dog. Or sunshine. Come on everyone! Smile!
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