Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Self-Titled

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes third full-length album feels even rougher than last year's Here. However, the band is going in a slightly more retro direction, embracing the sonic palate of 60s psychedelic pop.

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Big K.R.I.T.- 4evaNaDay

Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. drops a new mixtape of tracks titled 4evaNaDay. Considering his last mixtape was one of my favorite releases of 2011, I'm psyched to lay my ears on this thing. Let's not forget K.R.I.T> also has his Def Jam debut, Live From the Underground, coming out later this year as well. Stream or download 4eva via the widget below:

Check Out Awesome Tapes From Africa

I stumbled upon a blog via Neu Magazine and a retweet from Altered Zones.

It's a blog started by Brian Shimkovitz. He's been studying African music for quite sometime,  and is now sharing the gems of his collection with the whole interewebz.

From Tanzanian rap to Middle Eastern pop, there's a lotta ground covered in the dozens upon dozens of releases posted on this site. Follow the links below:

LINKS: ATFA BLOG / NEU INTERVIEW -