Heavenly Beat

Heavenly Beat are a new band out of NYC on Captured Tracks label. Heavenly Beat is lead by John Pena who is also in Beach Fossils. Even without stating this explicitly, Beach Fossil's influence can be felt on Heavenly Beat's debut album. The biggest difference between these bands comes in the rhythm section. Where Beach Fossils are a rock band, Heavenly Beat has a more tropical and rhythmic style. Perfect sounds for being outside at dusk. Enough going on that you could dance, but also good to chill in the pool to as the sun goes down.

DIIV

Here is the newest track from DIIV, formerly known as Dive. This track seems to be more indicative fo what they sound like live and potentially what the new album sounds like. Check out photos from Diiv's show with Frankie Rose and enjoy the new track. Diiv's next album, Oshin, is out June 26 on Captured Tracks.

Blockhead

Blockhead has a new album coming out April 30th on Ninja Tune Records. The above track is the first song off the new album. Hard to believe how long and how good this man has been. I remember listening to Music By Cavelight on repeat to get through my senior year of High School and that was over 6 years ago. Anyway, the above is classic Blockhead - soul drums, distorted vocal samples, and solid bass line. Can't wait to hear the full album!

Blondes

Pleasure by BLONDES

Business by BLONDES

Blondes are an electronic group from New York. They make cosmic kraut disco. I acutally have no idea if they would describe their music in any of those terms, but that is what I think of when I hear it. "Pleasure" is perpetually moving forward - kind of like a subway running express at night. They have new music coming out on RVNG Intl soon.

A Place To Bury Strangers

  A Place To Bury Strangers - So Far Away by INDIE INDIE

A new tune from A Place to Bury Strangers.  Another slab of dense, driving, loud guitar noise with disinterested, mumbled dark lyrics.  So glad they are back.  I thought the first album was one of the decade's best.  I wonder if we could get a Crocodile - A Place to Bury Strangers tour together.

A-Trak

Fool's Gold Radio - September 2011 Mix by A-Trak

I love A-Trak, the guy is such a great DJ and runs one of the best labels around. His ability to cut, scratch, and mix is unparalleled from a technical stand point. He is one of the few DJ's that absolutely compels me to go to any festival he is at. His remix of the Rapture's "How Deep is Your Love?" is unambiguously fantastic. This should get everyone in the right head space for the weekend. Have a good weekend and as always keep an eye on the Noise Verse Noise Tumblr for new mp3s all weekend!

Caveman

Caveman - December 28th by GirlieActionInge

thankful // caveman by sexmusic

Caveman "Old Friend" MP3 by The FADER

Caveman is a new band from NYC. They have recently been touring with the War on Drugs. The band has been described as "the best local band you haven't heard of yet". They have a nice dreamy, psychedelic sound - equal parts Beach House and Washed Out. "December 28th" starts off with a slow tropical vibe, almost reminds me of an old school barber shop sound. The song is extremely pleasant and has a relaxing end of the day feel to it. "Thankful" is slightly more muscular and energetic, but only slightly. The band has a great sound and if there is any justice they will blow up soon. Their debut album, CoCo Beware, is out tomorrow, 9/13, on Magic Man!