Listening to Music

Anyone hear Bob Dylan's "Christmas in the Heart"? You can check out his music video for "Must Be Santa" on the Rolling Stone Web site: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdai...

Wyclef John also has a new mixtape out. Listen to some of it here: http://www.myspace.com/wyclefj...

Anyone hear about Nneka? She's an emerging singer in the neo-Soul movement. Many of her songs address isues of capitalism, poverty and war--especially from her perspective of being a Nigerian native. She's releasing an EP called The Uncomfortable Truth EP. Definitely check her out. http://www.youtube.com/watch......

Hot Chelle Rae, who has been touring with Third Eye Blind, just released an album as well. Their music video for "I Like To Dance" is absolutely ridiculous! http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Last but not least...John Mayer. He has a new album out called Battle Studies. Watch "Who Says" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch... You can also play an augmented reality game here: http://johnmayer.com/ar/

For metal fans, there is the new Slayer album, which is out now! http://www.slayer.net/

And Glee fans! the Glee: Volume 1 soundtrack is now out! Contains all the songs from the first season! http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Baroness has a new album, and you can download Swollen and Halo for free right here! If you like hard rock and bands like Coheed and Cambria, you'll love these guys! Learn more about their album here: http://www.bluerecord.info/

You can enter for a chance to win the new AC/DC Deluxe Box Set: http://www.touchtunes.com/index... Watch the video and see all the contents that are inside! The box is also a working amp! http://www.youtube.com/watch...

For fans of Kate Voegele, check out Angel Taylor! Her new album was just released in stores! http://www.youtube.com/watch...

I saw The Temper Trap twice at CMJ last week, and they put on an incredible show. If you haven't heard of them yet, YOU NEED TO! They had their song "Sweet Disposition" on the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack. They're album has been released for a few weeks, so if you're a big fan of atmospheric indie rock, check it out:...

For fans of pop-punk, there are two bands touring together right now..Cartel and The Summer Set. Both have released new records. You can preview Cartel's here: http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObje... And you can order Summer Set's here: http://www.thesummersetband.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch... http://www.youtube.com/watch...

The new Say Anything album comes out on Tuesday. When you buy it at an indie store, you'll get a free 7" of "Hate Everyone." In the meantime, you can stream the entire album here: http://www.myspace.com/sayanyt... http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Have Strokes fans heard about Julian Casabalncas' new album? It's kind of like The Strokes, except with a huge 80's new wave pop influence. It's really cool and definitely worth adding to your collection of Strokes-related releases. Here's the first single: http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Brandi Carlile crosses into grounds of indie, folk, country and more. Her new album is out and it's amazing! You have to check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Holy crap, do I love The Gossip? Hellz yeah! They're new album is amazing. You definitely have to check it out! http://www.gossipyouth.com/us http://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Avett Brothers just completed a video series based on their new album. It's pretty amazing. Check it out here: http://www.theavettbrothers.com/countdo...

Stars of Track and Field have a new album out. It's called A Time For Lions, and it's great! Here's one of their older singles: http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Introducing Cory Chisel, an up-and-coming blues/folk musician. Brendan Benson of The Raconteurs helped him out on his latest album, which is going for a very cheap price: http://www.youtube.com/watch...

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