Dr. Dog - That Old Black Hole

Dr. Dog is releasing a new album on February 7th called 'Be The Void'. The video for the first single 'That Old Black Hole' is out and it is a slice of manic fun. It shows the band playing in their practice space and jump cuts to them in different outfits and configurations. These guys are one of my favorite live bands, and I can't wait to see them when they're back in town

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Key & Peele - Obama Loses His Sh*t

I'm really liking what I've seen of the new Comedy Central sketch show Key & Peele. It stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele originally of MADtv fame. They have some great parodies, but my favorite so far is Obama with his 'Anger Translator' Luther. Too funny:

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Tig Notaro Moves a Stool on Conan

Tig Notaro is one of the best working stand-ups today and that's why I was excited to see her really unusual set on Conan. The show is great because it allows comics to try new unique bits, and she takes great advantage of it - by just sliding her stool across the stage. For a long time. You have to see it to believe it.

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The Black Keys - Lonely Boy

 The Black Keys had one of my favorite records of 2010 with 'Brothers' and the lead single off their next effort 'El Camino' picks up right where Brother left off. This album promises a more back to basics rock'n'roll feel as opposed to Brother's more soulful slant. The video for 'Lonely Boy' is hilarious and features the lyp-synching of what appears to be a hotel clerk. Have fun:

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Florence & The Machine - Shake It Out

It's no secret that I loved Florence & The Machine's debut CD 'Lungs'. The follow-up 'Ceremonials' looks to be just as strong with the release of lead single 'Shake It Out'. It has the same operatic grandiosity you've come to expect with more of a ballroom dance feel to it. Enjoy the video below:

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Kimbra - Settle Down

One of my very favorite new artists is Kimbra out of New Zealend. She's incredibly talented and her  singing style can switch between jazz and pop seamlessly. Picture if Fiona Apple or Bjork started singing Robyn songs. I really love her and can't wait until she comes to the States. Check out her lead single Settle Down below:

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Bon Iver - Holocene

Bon Iver has a new self-titled follow up to his wonderful and haunting first album For Emma, Forever Ago. It is just as arresting and sonically dense as the first album and goes into some ambitious new territory. One of my favorite tracks is Holocene. Enjoy the beautiful video below.

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New Podcast: Mohr Stories with Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr (of SNL and Jerry McGuire fame) has a new podcast on Kevin Smith's Smodcast network called Mohr Sports. I liked his work on SNL but became a bigger fan after reading his book Gasping for Airtime. He's a great storyteller and an amazing impressionist.

 Download the show here.

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