Most Recent PostsMost recent posts.en-ushttp://www.bitcandy.com/ A Sleep and A Forgetting Admin Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:10:09 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/islands/asleepandaforgetting If somber romance wasn't a genre before, it is now. The masters of diverse musical skill and songwriting magicians Islands are back, but wearing a collectively different hat than normal, something may http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/islands/asleepandaforgetting 2 new classics. 8 snoozers. Admin Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:33:22 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/leonardcohen/oldideas Sorry Leo, but that's kinda the deal, though we love you.In today's Reviews On Music, I remember my sister sking why there was "so much excitment" about Leonard Cohen. She was like: "Who is this old f http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/leonardcohen/oldideas Animal Joy Admin Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:15:17 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/shearwater/animaljoy Every other time I've tried to listen to a Shearwater album, I think I've fallen asleep by the fourth song. "Animal Joy" is a welcome variation, as song number four, the propulsive "You as You Were," http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/shearwater/animaljoy Air Trips Out on the Moon Admin Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:52:41 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/air/levoyagedanslalune Ready for some down tempo jams with a cosmic feel? Good, because the french duo Air are back at it again with Le Voyage Dans La Lune, or "A Trip to the Moon" for you less cultured fools out there. Pay http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/air/levoyagedanslalune The Asteroids Make Contact (Finally) On Your Planet Admin Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:41:35 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/theasteroidsgalaxytour/outoffrequency By the way, can we first start this Reviews on Music by saying... what an awesome band name "The Asteroid Galaxy Tour" really is?Secondly, if you were to write the epitaph of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/theasteroidsgalaxytour/outoffrequency Sweet Sour Admin Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:27:43 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/bandofskulls/sweetsour Sometimes, I like to rawk. You too? If you're a rock fan wondering, "What is the best music I should be listening to right now?" my answer is this: Band of Skulls' new album, "Sweet Sour.""Sweet Sour, http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/bandofskulls/sweetsour Lana Del Rey "Born To Die" or "Born To Be Great" Admin Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:03:06 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/lanadelrey/borntodie Am I the only blogger out there who is remarking how appropriate Lana Del Rey's 1st song on her new album "Born To Die" is in fact called "Born To Die." andnbsp; According to the reviews coming out this http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/lanadelrey/borntodie Paralytic Stalks Admin Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:44:08 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/ofmontreal/paralyticstalks Dear Kevin Barnes,We miss you. The joyful, psychedelic experimentalism of your songwriting on albums like "Aldhils Arboretum," "Satanic Panic in the Attic" and "The Sundandic Twins" seems so far away http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/ofmontreal/paralyticstalks Young and Old Admin Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:14:55 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/tennis/youngandold You can accuse Denver retro-pop duo Tennis of many things, but up until now having a good album wasn't one of them. "Young andamp; Old" changes that. The group's first LP, 2011's "Cape Dory" had some br http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/tennis/youngandold Lamb Of God "Resolution" Album Review Admin Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:07:46 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/lambofgod/resolution Southern hard rock and metal has always provided fans with a soulful slice of the genre and Virginia's Lamb of God have been serving up mosh pie for over a decade. Their newest release Resolution rein http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detailReview/lambofgod/resolution Best New Tracks: Diplo "Express Yourself" Admin Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:42:45 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksdiploexpressyourselfftnickydab Last Wednesday, BitCandy brought you one of the sexiest Songs of 2012 so far, Diplo and Usher's "Climax." This week, the superstar producer swerves away from jams to get jiggy to, to instead explore t http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksdiploexpressyourselfftnickydab Best New Videos: "Sorry For Party Rocking" Admin Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:57:28 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewvideoslmfaosorryforpartyrocking Neon animal print pewks all over LMFAO's fresh new flick for "Sorry For Party Rocking."Watch as Refoo and SkyBlu piss off their peculiarly plastic looking elderly neighbors with "loud music, loud clot http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewvideoslmfaosorryforpartyrocking Best Electro of The Week! (9 DLs / Streams) Admin Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:10:26 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestofelectrobangersweek8 Looking for the andldquo;Electro Bangerandrdquo; latest music tracks? andnbsp;Well look what the cat dragged in. Welcome to another spectacular spanking installment of BitCandyandrsquo;s Best of Electro from http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestofelectrobangersweek8 Best of Weekly Indie (9 Songs / Downloads) Admin Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:40:47 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestofindieweek8 Hola...Weandrsquo;re back to kick off our weekly andldquo;Best of Weekly Indieandrdquo; on our BitCandy, Blogs On Music page. andnbsp;Weandrsquo;re a music fitler so itandrsquo;s our gig to help cut through all t http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestofindieweek8 Best New Tracks: Lady – Pussy Admin Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:42:32 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksladypussy BitCandy recently introduced you to Georgian rapper, Lady: the most x-rated female to frequent the hip hop world.Ever since Howard Stern spun her scandalous jam, "Pussy," we've been unashamedly addict http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksladypussy WTF: How To Dance To Dubstep Admin Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:37:39 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/wtfhowtodancetodubstep Do YOU want to give Kramer a run for his money when it comes to dancing to dubstep? Well now you can, with the new instruction DVD set, "How to Dance to Dubstep Vol. 1," courtesy of "your boy T J Laze http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/wtfhowtodancetodubstep BitCandy Best Mashups February 2012‏ Admin Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:19:47 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestofmashupsfebruary2012 Boom! Welcome to LA Music Blog BitCandy's February serving of the Best of Mashups to frequent the internet dot COM! Still recovering from the musical calamity that was the Grannys ? andnbsp;Either way.. http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestofmashupsfebruary2012 Best New Tracks: Quackers "Fitta Happier" Admin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:54:19 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksquackersfittahappier Portishead founder, Geoff Barrow, is to switch "trip" for "hip" next month, when he drops an album alongside his new 35-strong rap troupe, Quackers .This hip hop dynasty andndash; who include Aloe Blacc http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksquackersfittahappier BetaTraxx – Shuffling and Looking Dumb Admin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:50:03 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksbetatraxxshufflingandlookingdumbftkrystal Fresh from having dinner at Slash's pad, LA producer, BetaTraxx, has just released a 2012 take of his 2011 breakout hit "Shuffling and Looking Dumb."Not gonna lie, there's little difference between th http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksbetatraxxshufflingandlookingdumbftkrystal Best New Tracks: Climax - "Usher" Admin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:11:45 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksclimaxusherproddiplo Usher Terry Raymond the IV returns this February with "Climax," an innuendo friendly Randamp;B number produced by the ever in-demand Diplo.The track was written by Diplo, Redd Stylez, and the up and com http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_plog/bestnewtracksclimaxusherproddiplo New Finds: Lady (rapping bout her cha cha) Admin Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:31 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindslady Although she goes by the most SEO unfriendly name, ever , Lady has still managed to notch up over one million views on YouTube. I guess the ample amount of twerkin' which features in her videos certai http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindslady New Finds: Oulipo Admin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:03:24 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsoulipo Written by Ryan S.To most, the suburbs offer nothing more than safety and quiet for the mostly white, conservative population that inhabits it. For the kids growing up there, life is often monotonous http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsoulipo New Finds: Ghost Outfit Admin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:50:39 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/ghostoutfit Written by Allan S.When I tell people I'm from Manchester, I often do so with the sort of grotesquely smug facial expression that's usually reserved for people who have done things which require actua http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/ghostoutfit New Finds: Allen Stone (Soul Singer/Writer) Admin Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:23:33 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/allenstonetherbcureforthemodernmanssoul Written by Jesse.Like a mutant with the ability to blow up cars with its mind, Allen Stone has the tough task of controlling the gift he has been given. His talent, however, is an impressive vocal ran http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/allenstonetherbcureforthemodernmanssoul New Finds: Skizzy Mars Admin Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:36:08 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsskizzymars "They say nice guys finish last, well thank God I'm a douchebag." Say fucking hello to Skizzy Mars andndash; a douchebag dorm room rapper who is, FYI, currently busy shooting for the celestial heights o http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsskizzymars New Find: Bahamas Admin Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:37:34 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindbahamas Written by Calvin Paradise.As a minimalist and half-assed hopeless romantic, I have a real weakness for beautiful and concise pop songs. That's why at times it seems like Toronto-based badass Afie Jur http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindbahamas New Finds: Knife Party Admin Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:48:10 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsknifeparty Written by Uncle Flex.If you haven't heard Knife Party yet then wake the fuck up and put on your dancing pants. This Australian duo, made up of Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen will be dominating global http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsknifeparty New Finds: And So I Watch You From Afar Admin Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:51:27 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsandsoiwatchyoufromafar Written by Jesse Seilhan. andnbsp;Battling And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead for "Best Band Acronym," Northern Ireland's And So I Watch You From Afar might instead be from another planet where m http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsandsoiwatchyoufromafar New Finds: The Devious Means Admin Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:49:19 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsthedeviousmeans Written by Jesse Seilhanandnbsp;When we say that we deliver the latest new music, we mean it, and with fewer than 1,000 Facebook likes and a new EP on the way, we may have just struck musical gold with http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindsthedeviousmeans New Finds: Cookies Admin Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:20:19 -0500 http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindscookies Cookies are a sweet baked treat that...oh...um...sorry I mean... Cookies are a budding New York trio who "specialize in popular music." Formed from the ashes of Brooklyn based trio, Mobius Band, Cooki http://www.bitcandy.com/feeds/detail_new_find/newfindscookies