Beach House made the world a better place a few weeks ago, when they blessed longing fans with a free copy of the first single from Teen Dream. The album will be out in January. I would recommend getting the WAV.

Beach House - Norway
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Joy Orbison - J. Doe
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Jose James - Blackmagic (Joy Orbison's Recreation)
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Four Tet - Love Cry (Joy Orbison Remix)
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Burial - Fostercare from the upcoming compilation Five Years of Hyperdub
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Burial & Four Tet - Moth from the Moth/Wolf Club 12" out on Text Records
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Miike Snow continues to commission videos and remixes for their self-titled debut. Vince Haycock directed the video for Black & Blue, and my pick from the lot of remixes is this one by dubstep ambassador Caspa.

Miike Snow - Black & Blue (Caspa Remix)
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Kid Cudi made a great album. This track was produced by Ratatat and features vocals from MGMT. Watch their performance on Letterman. I think it's the next single. Man on the Moon: The End of Day is in stores.

Kid Cudi ft. MGMT & Ratatat - Pursuit of Happiness
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Kanye West - Welcome to Heartbreak (video)
Ratatat - Shiller / Shempi (stream)
MGMT - The Youth (video)

Henok Achido released his debut album Almaz Charming Child earlier this year to positive reviews. It has since spawned two strong hit singles, and now this new video for High On Life (When the Drugs Don't Work.)

Henok Achido ft. Sophia Somajo - Pusher (video)
Henok Achido - Fly Fresh (video)
Henok Achido - Can I (video)

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys closed off the MTV VMA's last night with their powerful ode to the city that never sleeps, Empire State of Mind. I can't even remember the last time New York had an anthem like this.