Until the Ribbon Breaks - "Revolution Indifference" ft. Run the Jewels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqd-xQXo7nc British alternative R&B trio Until the Ribbon Breaks (notably featured on the first Run the Jewels album) is preparing to drop their debut album A Lesson Unlearnt in January. Above you can watch the mannequin-filled video of the outfit's new single "Revolution Indifference," which marks another collaboration with Mike and El. The two share an expectantly strong verse, so absolutely do check out this track and video if you're still on a kick after RTJ2 - you ought to be, given how awesome that album is. Here's hoping Until the Ribbon Breaks has a win of their own with their debut!

A Lesson Unlearnt is due out January 20.

Viet Cong - "Continental Shelf"

Ever since the sudden breakup of Canadian noise rock band Women, and the untimely passing of member Chris Reimer, there's been a lo-fi-shaped hole in my heart few bands have been able to fill. Many have tried, but no group has successfully balanced catchy and subversive in the way Women has.

Enter Viet Cong: This new band not only features a similar aesthetic, but ex-Women members Matt Flegel as well and Michael Wallace. Scott Munro of Chad VanGaalen's band also works his way into the mix--if you didn't know, Chad produced both of Women's two full-lengths. And let's not leave out bandmate Daniel Christiansen and.

Viet Cong started to test out the waters last year with a cassette that ended up on Mexican Summer, and now the band is gearing up to release a self-titled debut via Jagjaguwar in January 2015. Considering the quality of this lead single, I'm psyched.

The howling, haunting melodies on this track are fantastic! The galloping beat is a nice touch, and the vocals remind me of an early Wolf Parade record. It's lo-fi, catchy, noisy, and there's a touch of goth rock somewhere in there as well. January can't come soon enough!

Spooky Black - Leaving

Spooky Black's Leaving EP delivers another set of trendy, reverb-drenched alternative R&B tracks.

Janelle Monáe - "PrimeTime" ft. Miguel (LOVED)

R&B and art pop princess Janelle Monáe drops a new single featuring Miguel singing wonderfully on the second verse here. It's a sensual, pretty, and melodic slowjam whose only sin is being so short! Look for this track and others on the new Janelle Monáe album dropping next week, The Electric Lady.

Laura Marling - Once I Was An Eagle

Laura Marlin's Once I Was An Eagle shows the British singer-songwriter moving even further away from her folk pop roots, and embracing a moodier sound. Not only that, but Laura's battles with love seem to take center stage as this album's prime subject matter.

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Janelle Monáe - Q.U.E.E.N. ft. Erykah Badu

Janelle Monáe drops some stellar visuals for her funky, strange, and eccentric new single, "Q.U.E.E.N.," which has me absolutely psyched to hear her new full-length when it drops. Enjoy!

Frank Ocean- "Sweet Life"

R&B singer and Odd Future member Frank Ocean is having a big month. Last week, admitting to having a sexual orientation other than hetero made Frank the subject of numerous articles around the blog-o-sphere, and while I'm skeptical of the placement of this announcement, it is pretty refreshing to finally have a growing acceptance of homosexuality in the hip hop community--or at least a semblance of it.

Context aside, this new track to drop from Ocean's forthcoming LP, Channel Orange, is pretty savory, taking cues from both hip hop and classic R&B stars like Stevie Wonder. Pharrell Williams even had his hands in the production on this one.

The lyrics sorta muse about living the good life from the perspective of someone with a more blue collar background, and Frank manages to display a lot of passion and sincerity for the tale he's telling. Those looking for some kind of subtle sexual reference can move along.

Look for Channel Orange on July 17th via Def Jam.

Tallest Man On Earth- There's No Leaving Now

The Tallest Man On Earth proves the power of consistency on his third full-length album.

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