MP3: “Pigs” by Black Dice

After seeing Eric Copeland open up for Avey Tare late last year at Johnny Brenda’s, the new Black Dice album is something we’ve been greatly anticipating. The record will be called Mr. Impossible and releases on April 10 via Ribbon Music. In the meantime, the New York based trio provide a taste of the new album with “Pigs.” You can stream and download “Pigs” by Black Dice (click down arrow for download) below:

Black Dice – Pigs by Ribbon Music

Also, check out the self-produced video for the track below:

MP3: “Oraculum” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross + Full Details on TGWTDT Soundtrack!

Trent Reznor previously teased about an announcement that would come today. And it’s here. Full details concerning his and Atticus Ross’ soundtrack release for David Fincher’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo are finally here. Trent will self-release the US versions and let Mute Records handle the international release. The official note from Trent is on NIN.com. Fans can pre-order the entire 3+ hour soundtrack in various formats, including digital, CD, and a deluxe package that features six LPs and a bunch of other goodies. The deluxe editions are limited to 3000 copies and will sell for $300. You can also get a free download of a six-song sampler that Trent and company made available on their Null Corporation outfit here.

Need a taste of the soundtrack right now? Download “Oraculum” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross here or stream it below:

Also, check out the full version of Trent and Atticus’ collaboration with Karen O on a cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song,” (the opening track on the soundtrack) below:

And here’s the second full trailer for the film, which hits theaters on December 21st:

MP3: “Strawbear” by Keaton Henson

Keaton Henson is a reclusive artist and musician who barely leaves the confines of his room. He self-released his first album last year with no record deal, management or promotion. Since then, droves of fans from all over the world have expressed their adoration for his music. A proper release of Dear … will be released next February now that Henson has been signed to Motive Sounds Recordings. The first single from that album, “You Don’t Know How Lucky You Are,” might be my favorite track of 2011. Listen to the accompanying track, “Strawbear,” here or stream it below:

MP3: “Zoo Station (U2 Cover)” by Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails may be on temporary hiatus, but a sober Trent Reznor seems to have found time to make a contribution to Q Magazine’s 20th anniversary tribute compilation of U2′s Achtung Baby between an upcoming full-length How To Destroy Angels record and the score to David Fincher’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (due in December). The track is mellow, atmospheric and features an impressive vocal delivery from Trent (yes, really). Atticuss Ross co-produced and programmed the track. Download “Zoo Station (U2 Cover)” by Nine Inch Nails here or stream it below:

MP3s: “Oh Sister” and “Ferris Wheel on Fire” by Neutral Milk Hotel

Beginning November 22, 15 previously unreleased Neutral Milk Hotel tracks will be made available on their brand new site WalkingWallofWords.com. The band will distribute the never-before-heard tracks using the pay-what-you-want sales model using Bandcamp. The site includes some other goodies, including an incredibly-complete, all-vinyl box set for $88 and some original Jeff Mangum prints, which are already sold out. If you are on the fence about buying a box set, know that $1 of every purchase goes towards the Children of the Blue Sky charity. If you can’t wait until November 22 for the new NMH tracks, there are two already streaming on the site. You can download Neutral Milk Hotel’s “Oh Sister” here and “Ferris Wheel on Fire” here or stream them both below:

Don’t forget to support Jeff on his upcoming tour.

MP3: “Revival” by Talkdemonic

Portland-based Instrumental post-rock duo Talkdemonic are releasing their fourth album, Ruins, October 4th, 2011 on Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock’s Glacial Pace Recordings. According to the press release, Ruins is “the most cohesive and exploratory Talkdemonic album to date. Building on a near-decades worth of partnership and collaboration, the pair have achieved an incredible set of instrumental tracks that slide dynamically from fluttering grooves to full on landscapes of sound. Armed with a new arsenal of processing pedals, Lisa’s viola parts teem with vibrant textures and surge from serene tenderness to wild cataclysmic intensity. Kevin expertly paces each song out, augmenting spaces with live drum beats and coloring the canvas with an array of deftly employed synth and acoustic guitar flourishes.”

Stream and download “Revival” by Talkdemonic below (click down arrow for download):

Revival by Talkdemonic by PMA

MP3: “The Same Thing” by Cass McCombs

Cass McCombs is set to release his second album of the year on November 8 via Domino. According to the Domino press release, Humor Risk is perhaps Cass’ most upbeat album yet, showing Cass in a more optimistic mood, and could be seen as the happier, more hopeful sister record to WIT’S END. The lyrics are as interesting and wry as ever, the arrangements as beautiful as those on its predecessors, but here Cass’ vocals are higher, the rhythm faster and the melodies more infectious than ever before.

You can pre-order the album here and even get a discounted bundle package that includes both records. If you can’t wait until November, we have our first taste of the new album in “The Same Thing.” Download “The Same Thing” by Cass McCombs here or stream it below:

MP3s: “Crash Tactics” and “PX3″ by 65Daysofstatic

British electronic outfit 65Daysofstatic announce the North American release of their latest album We Were Exploding Anyway in a special deluxe edition that also features the recent Heavy Sky EP. The album will be released via Monotreme Records on October 25 and features guest vocals by The Cure frontman Robert Smith (you’ll have to buy the album here to get your hands on that track). However, you can check out MP3s for the pair of lead tracks from the deluxe edition. Stream and download “Crash Tactics” and “PX3″ by 65Daysofstatic below (click down arrow for download):

65daysofstatic ‘Crash Tactics’ by Monotreme Records

65daysofstatic ‘PX3′ by Monotreme Records

Fantomas Readies Live DVD/Album For September

Mike Patton’s polarizing supergroup outfit, Fantomas, is set to release a live DVD and album from their New Year’s Eve show in San Francisco two years ago. This live incarnation of Fantomas features Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, etc.), Buzz Osborne (Melvins), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle), and Dale Crover (Melvins). While the DVD/album was announced last month, Patton has shared trailers with fans today on Facebook. The Director’s Cut Live: A New Year’s Revolution will be released September 6 via Ipecac. See the track listing and trailer below:

01. The Godfather
02. Night of the Hunter
03. Cape Fear
04. Experiment in Terror
05. One Step Beyond
06. Rosemary’s Baby
07. The Devil Rides Out
08. Spider Baby
09. The Omen (Ave Satani)
10. Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer
11. Vendetta
12. Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion
13. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
14. Der Golem
15. Charade
16. Intermission
17. Simply Beautiful
18. Chariot Choogle

MP3: “Everlasting Beacon of Light” by Zechs Marquise

Here is the first track from The Mars Volta sibling band Zechs Marquise and their forthcoming new album, Getting Paid. The song, “Everlasting Beacon of Light” features guest vocals by Matthew Embree and is available for download here or streaming below [via Consequence of Sound]:

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