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XX’s “Angels”

1. 1. Have been enjoying the new XX single entitled “Angels” from their forthcoming album “Coexist”. The echoing guitar indicates a matured sound perfected by the bands mastermind Jamie XX. Better yet, the mesmerizing visual rainbow oil slick thingy above.

Passion Pit’s, “Gossamer” is out next week.

1. 1. Passion Pit has also made a comeback after their 2009 breakthrough album “Manners”. Remember “Sleepyhead”? The new album is called “Gossamer” and will be released next week on July 24th but you can listen to the whole album exclusively on NPR’s player by clicking your mouse right …. here