Music Mandy’s Music Mail 1/7/11

January 7, 2011 - 9:21 am

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I’m a week into my three-week holiday in lovely London Town, and though I didn’t think it possible, I’ve fallen even more in love with this city (which is quite something considering it was rather stressful to begin with: first and second flights canceled due to the epic blizzard in New York; third flight massively delayed; didn’t get my luggage until this past Monday; phone completely broke – yay for my friend having a spare Blackberry). However, overall it’s been wonderful and me and London seem to get on pretty damn well. But more on my adventures later, let’s get to this week’s music news, shall we?

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Daily Dots Daily Dots: Autechre, J Dilla, Detroit Techno, Daft Punk

March 15, 2010 - 4:35 pm

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Today’s Bloggin Best…

- Stream the new Autechre album, Oversteps. Clash

- Dilla x Serato x “Safety Dance” = Want. Stones Throw

- M.I.A. too-release Sleigh Bells debut album. Stereogum

- Stream Gonjasufi + Gaslamp Killer show live tonight. LA Weekly

- Detroit techno is old enough to rent a car. Rhythmism

- Buy Daft Punk, Cat Power, Vampire Weekend and Strokes custom crafts to benefit Haiti. Bidding For Good