Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat! New Breakbot! And you can download it! YEEEEEEEEEE! Seriously though, Ed Banger just announced that Breakbot’s new album will be released in September. The album is appropriately called “By Your Side.”

“Programme” is a b-side from a forthcoming unnamed single. Listen and download below! It’s a smooth instrumental that starts off reminding me a lot of Breakbot’s label-mates, Jamaica. Then it develops into a gentle tune in typical Breakbot style. I guess he is going to wait and reveal his funky side when the whole album comes out.

Breakbot – “Programme” (download)

If you’re up at Coachella today, make sure you stop by the Sahara Tent and see Breakbot play.

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The untouchable Breakbot has blessed us again with a sultry smooth mixtape perfect for this summer season. Enough to make Austin Powers weary, the mojo injected into this mixtape is senselessly shagadelic. Get your groove on boys and girls!

Breakbot – Lazy Sunday Selecta [download here]

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Ed Banger Records and, famed smooth operator, Breakbot just released the music video for the seemingly timeless funk tune “Fantasy (feat. Ruckazoid).” Needless to say, it’s perfect and more that appropriate for the approaching season of summer. Breakbot sure knows how to pump out the tunes.

Breakbot’s Fantasy EP is due out on June 20.

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My Valentine’s Day began last night – I cooked my wonderful girlfriend an equally as wonderful dinner. I told her she better watch out; I might replace her as the resident executive chef. I really love Valentine’s Day as it is a perfect excuse to spoil the hell out of the love of my life.

Here’s a hodgepodge of Valentine’s Day goodies for you to enjoy.

For starters, Yeasayer just debuted their video for “I Remember,” directed by Sophia Peer, and, in spirit of today, have decided to release their I Remember EP for free (as a way for you to give it as a gift) from their website. What a rad band, right? Head over to their special Valentine’s Day website to watch the video and download the EP for someone special (or yourself).

Google has a nice Valentine’s Day logo going.

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How about some lovey dovey GIFs…

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OH YA! Love and video games go really well together too.

You're My Favorite Power Up // by Alex Griendling

Creepy Link Valentine // by Sarah Sobole

Let’s end this super post with some music. Last year, Breakbot put out a Valentine’s Mix that, although it was put out last year, may still be fresh to your ears. It was to mine. Download it here and check out the tracklist here.

Well…that’s all the Valentine’s radness that I can muster up. I hope y’all enjoyed it.

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Wow. I slacked hard on getting this list out. Well, January is almost over, so, here it is. The best rad songs of 2010. Lots of catchy, fun, and upbeat tracks on this little list – so if anything, it will start some radness and probably make you wanna shake your groove thing. Feel free to let me know what you think of this year’s selections.

15. “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce
Where would a “Best of 2010″ list be without Duck Sauce and “Barbra Streisand?” This song really threw everyone for a loop this summer. It was in such high demand that it got remixed before it was even a real song. To be truthful, O-God’s remix is still my favorite mix of “the song.” Anyway, the original is fun and sure to get something going, so get at it already. Check the fun video here.

14. “Difficult” by Uffie
Uffie lays down her lady MC skills on “Difficult” and, with production by the illustrious SebastiAn, the song has a distinct sound that is sure to penetrate your ears. Super catchy and hella hard, you will find it difficult to resist the urge to sing “don’t worry if I write rhymes; I write checks,” with a badass attitude. Don’t believe me? Just listen to the song. Watch the video here.

13. “Yeah” by Boys Noize
This song is just pure electro energy. With a song name like “Yeah,” you can’t help but feel the “yeah” of this song. The build ups and drops will have your attention from start to finish. Fun fun for everyone, yeah?

12. “Holidays” by Miami Horror
I know we are currently in the heart of winter  but, with this song, you might forget it. More energy coming your way with this little jam; lots and lots of sunshiny beats and melodies. Dare I say it makes me fell like I am on holiday? The video is, kind of, ummm….weird? 

11. “Promised Land” by Findlay Brown
Considering the context of this song, it should be my favorite cover song of 2010. Findlay Brown takes the Chicago house classic by Joe Smooth and turns it into a song that sounds like it should be playing from my local classic rock radio station – yes it’s that good. Familiar, fresh, and full of soul, this song really surprised me toward the last bit of the year. If you’re feeling a bit naughty, check the NSFW video (there’s a little boobage).

10. “I Think I Like U2″ by Jamaica
Jamaica came through with a really solid debut album, No Problem. “I Think I like U2″ was the first single of the album and I think it holds up as the strongest. So catchy and fun. I’m getting so lazy, catchy and fun – geez – I could probably say it for every song on this list. Oh well, let’s keep the rad going. Be sure to watch the video: mockumentary of a band that just started – so rad!

9. “Crave You (feat. Giselle)” by Flight Facilities
This song is hot! Sweet, sexy vocals on top of a mellow disco beat – so smooth smooth smooth. I kind of feel, almost, sexy myself, listening to this song. The video though, a little too hip for me…

8. “Baby I’m Yours (feat. Irfane)” by Breakbot
I’ve been listening to so much Breakbot lately. Word has it, he’s working on his album as of late. This song though, it is quite the modern love song, so pure and true – I’m surprised it’s not on the radio (it should be). Definitely check out the video for this little gem. It’s truly a work of art.

7. “Watch The Glow” by Museum of Bellas Artes
This was the first original song by Museum of Bellas Artes to grace the interwebs and it still hasn’t lost its glow. The lackluster croon of the singer, the melodic backing vocals, all on top of a dancy beat. Ahh…I’m so confused. Should I shoe gaze or dance…decisions. Decisions!

6. “Dance Yrself Clean” by LCD Soundsystem
What a mindf*ck of a song. A three minute, under toned, spoken word introduction that tangentially spurts into  an orgasm of synthesizers compelling you to dance. Genius. Yes. Rad? Of course. If you haven’t picked up This is Happening yet, get busy kid!

5. “O.N.E.” by Yeasayer
I’m sure some consider this song 2009, but whatever, the album was officially released in 2010, so nuh! Odd Blood is a stellar album, all killers and no fillers. It’s an album you have to let grow on you. And boy will it ever. Be sure to check out the video for “O.N.E.” – it’s kinda crazy.

4. “Not Over” by Bag Raiders
It was sooooooo hard to choose a favorite song from Bag Raiders’ debut self-titled album. So hard. Seriously, it is my favorite album of the year! Pop radness, top notch production, and beats and melodies sure to move you. “Not Over” is the type of song that makes me want to spin in circles with my hands towards the sky – praising it like someone was actually up there.

3. “Heaven’s On Fire” by The Radio Dept.
Thurston Moore opens this track with a nice little sound byte sure to incite some sort of emotion, either positive or negative. “Heaven’s Of Fire” is just the right amount of rock and pop, sugar and spice, sweet and sour – as is the album from which it came, Clinging To A Scheme.

2. “Pacific Coast Highway” by Beach Bum
I love obscure and unknown music. But really, forget the fact that no one has heard of Beach Bum – just listen to this song! It will take you on a journey – from the beach, down the road, to another beach. I love this song. So summery and light. Who knows if Beach Bum will ever release any more music, but as far as I’m concerned, this song is a perfect and lasting legacy to leave.

1. “Acid Washed” by Acid Washed
I first listened to this song without releasing that I had recently saw Acid Washed at Record Makers 10th Anniversary Celebration. I’m a sucker for instrumentals. And spacey ones – I’m definitely there. This song is really a triple threat of Acid Washed. The song is “Acid Washed” by the band Acid Washed from the album Acid Washed. Rad! This song is one of my favorite song to start my day with. It gets you going. It inspires. Holy cow, it’s the raddest song of 2010!

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“Carroll said as long as we got it out before February we’re good.”

Breakbot is the king of smooth. Everything he touches immediately increases in it soulfulness. Ed Banger just put out a fresh video for his latest solo effort “Baby I’m Yours (feat. Irfane).” The video was made in a stop-motion animation style using more than 2000 watercolor paintings by Irina Dakeva. The video is just as amazing as the song.

Pick up “Baby I’m Yours” on iTunes and Beatport and check out a remix by Color Blaster below.

Breakbot – “Baby I’m Yours (feat. Irfane)” (Color Blaster Remix)

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