The First Days of Spring is the second studio album by the English band Noah and the Whale. It was released on August 31, 2009. The album address the break-up between lead singer Charlie Fink and former member Laura Marling, whose departure from the band lead to the absence of female vocals. The Deluxe Edition of the album includes the film which is also titled The First Days Of Spring. A trailer of the movie is available on their official website.

This song feels like fall.

This is an amazingly awkward hookup. Definitely worth the listen. Oh GZA you’ll rhyme over anything.

Two of my favorite artists. Anytime you pay homage to the old school, I can’t get down with it. Let’s be honest the best rap music is behind us. Let’s hope the pendulum swings back. Love the new do Norah!

ACL

Here is my video montage for the bands I plan to see Saturday. Enjoy.

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Stardeath and White Dwarfs released their debut album, The Birth, this summer. They are best known for touring with the Flaming Lips (Wayne Coyne = lead singer Dennis Coyne’s uncle) and also have toured with Deerhoof, Explosions in the Sky, British Sea Power, and Band of Horses.

This is the third single off Kid Cudi’s debut studio album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. The song was produced by Ratatat and features vocals by MGMT. The video is from the Late Show with David Letterman which originally aired on September 11, 2009.