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Inspired by a PJ Harvey album title, Uh Huh Her is an electro-indie-pop group from LA. Fun facts: Camila used to play bass/keys for Busta Rhymes and Kelly Osborne, and Leisha used to be on The L Word. Who knew? Find out more after the break in their Uncensored Interview clips, and enjoy their newest album Common Reaction!


 


Called "as magical a piece of pop music as you're ever likely to hear" by The Guardian, Journey to the West is the new Chinese opera from members of the band Gorillaz. Check it out in our featured six this week!


 


Whoever set this one up, nice work: The Walkmen appeared on FOX 5 this morning for a pretty hilarious interview and performance, as they're in town to play the Bowery Ballroom tonight and tomorrow night. And don't forget, today is the last day to get You & Me for $5!


 


Jerry Wexler

Legendary producer and record executive Jerry Wexler, who among many other achievements coined the term "rhythm and blues," passed away on Friday. After the break, find a few of our favorite records from artists he worked with, as well as a Rolling Stone playlist of the songs he was most proud of from his historic career.


 


Los Angeles electroclash-funk-rockers A.i. live up to the title of their latest album, Sex & Robots, bringing you futuresque party music packed with libido. Singer Nick Young has gotten quite a few references to The Artist Currently Known As Prince, so you know you're in for a sweaty good time!


 


With music appearing most recently in an NBC promo for the 2008 Olympics, Austin's Explosions in the Sky are now one of the biggest names in post-rock. What better time for us to be able to offer you their four stunning albums? Find them in this week's featured six!


 


Jim Boggia is a Philadelphia-based musician who's a big fan of the Kinks and Stevie Wonder. In this series he shares his boredom with "band rituals," some sobering thoughts on the state of the Union, and why he's happy not to be signed to a major label. Check it out after the break!


 


Birmingham's Johnny Foreigner have gotten a bunch of comparisons to Bloc Party for their "noisy pop songs about girls and gin," and have just released their debut album digitally. Check it out already!


 


Like a party straight out of Hackers, this XL compilation collects some of the biggest club tracks from 1990-1995 for your dancing pleasure. Find The First Chapters and the rest of this week's featured albums after the break!


 


Benzos is a New York quartet that plays "very strong pop," according to PopMatters, and will likely appeal to fans of Keane, U2, and Coldplay. In this session with Uncensored Interview, they address their musical influences (Jerry Garcia and John McLaughlin), why MTV has become "a channel for 11 year old girls," and a burning question about Back To The Future. Check it out after the break!


 


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