New Music Tuesday

Here's four new tracks I downloaded on this fine new music Tuesday:

First, a track which is so nice and fresh it makes me want to run outside naked. The artist is The Very Best, a combination of Esau Mwamwaya, a singer from Malawi and Radioclit, a pair of UK dj's. This particular track features Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend, a band that takes a lot of inspiration from African sounds. Lovin' it.

Here is a live performance. You'll notice Ezra's vocals off the bat, although he isn't present.

They released a mixtape not too long ago, featuring Esau on top of some familiar tracks. You can download it here:

http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/new-very-best-feat-ezra-koenig-warm-heart-of-africa_074692.html

Next...another single from Tiesto: Kaleidoscope.

"This is small town music. This is big time music. He's ahead of his time you know, but, he can't use it." So goes Song Away by Hockey, a band from Portland Oregon, receiving more attention from overseas than at home. The entire time, the lyrics are nothing but honest about what the band is trying to do, "writing an honest song over an 80's groove among other things. Their sound is laid back, and very American. Reminiscent of Tom Petty. Definitely check it out. Funny video with that weird girl from Knocked Up:

Next is a more ethereal track by a band called The Big Pink. Not sure, let me know what you think...

Enjoy...Out