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M.I.A. Posts A New Mixtape Called "Vicki Leekx"

Is M.I.A. working with Julian Assange? Who knows how many political secrets will be leaked in her new mixtape called "Vicki Leekx."It's 19 songs in all, free, and probably her way of saying sorry for the last record. 

Download/tracklist below. 

Hear Two More New Bright Eyes Tracks

Conor Oberst dropped by KRUU and debuted two more new songs off the forthcoming Bright Eyes album, The People's Key. 

The first track, "One For You, One For Me" is a slower, yet slightly mid-tempo number with what could be drum programming. 

The second song, "A Machine Spiritual" is also slower, but is a little more interesting, sonically speaking. 

Take a listen to both below. 

Hear the New Passion Pit Track-"All These Trees"

If you like hearing lots of "OOOO, OOOO, OOOO, OOOO, OO-OOHH EEEEOOOOOO, then here comes the new Passion Pit track, "All These Trees."

It's part of American Express' holiday campaign for their ads. Andrew Bird and The Antlers have also recorded new tracks. The new Passion Pit has an upbeat holiday vibe to it, with the usual electro feel. 

Hear it over at PMA. 

Watch Full Sets of Phoenix, Cake, Vampire Weekend, Black Keys From KROQ Christmas Show

KROQ in L.A. has been doing their Almost Acoustic Christmas for 21 years now, assembling a lineup that rivals most festivals. 

This years festivities were no different, with two days of Cake, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, Smashing Pumpkins, Broken Bells, Florence and the Machine, The Black Keys, Vampire Weekend and Phoenix, to name some. 

The Audio Perv snagged a few of these complete performances. Watch The Black Keys full set below. 

Listen to the New Elbow Track-"Lippy Kids"

Now we know where the album title of Elbow's new album came from. "Build a Rocket Boys" is a lyric from the new track "Lippy Kids," which is very mellow and nostalgic. 

Frontman Guy Garvey asks "Does he know these days are golden," reminiscing about a time he wish he had back. It might not be one of their best songs, but it shows that these guys write interesting material, that is more compelling than most. 

Hear it below. 

Beck Delivers Another Solid Mixtape Just In Time For Christmas

On Beck's website, he has a section called Planned Obsolescence. It's a page where he leaves his latest mix for us to enjoy. This one goes just short of 40 minutes, and starts with Ulrich Schnauss' "Stars." Then Beck lays down Ladytron, Boards of Canada, and artists like Deerhunter, Brian Eno and Deerhoof. Definately a cosmic feel to it. 

Hear it. 

New Elbow Album Coming-Cover Art Released

A new Elbow album is on the horizon, as the band has released details and cover art to boot. It’s called Build A Rocket Boys! And yes, that includes the exclamation point.

Frontman Guy Garvey didn’t seem sold on the material initially. He told BBC 6 Music, “ "I didn't know whether it was good or not for a couple of weeks, but I'm very happy with it now."

Look for the album March 7^th.