The champions of mashups have officially thrown their hat in the ring of production with this full length debut.  Earlier this year we had tastes of this, but now we finally have the full album.  The 14-track affair, commissioned by Mishka, features remixes of Foster The People, The Rosebuds, DVAS, and guest vocals from friends like Aesop Rock, Freddie Gibbs, GZA, and more.  If you ever questioned if this Chicago duo is a one-trick pony, you have your answer…No!  Check out some of our favorite tracks below.  Also check out THIS behind the scenes video about the cover.  It’s…interesting.  Head HERE to download the whole thing for free.

Hooray For Earth – “True Loves (The Hood Internet Remix ft. Donwill)”

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – “Round and Round (The Hood Internet Remix)”

Finally, some light at the end of the winter tunnel.  Pitchfork has announced the initial lineup for their highly anticipated annual festival in Chicago.  From July 15-17, thousands of music fans will be delighted to see fave bands and up-and-comers from across the nation.  It already looks like a stellar time, and it will only get better with other great additions in the coming months.

Tickets are $45/day or $110/3-day pass and go on sale at today at 1 pm EST.  The 3-day passes will most certainly sell out, so grab them HERE while they’re hot!

Friday, July 15:
– Animal Collective
– James Blake
– Das Racist
– Curren$y

Saturday, July 16:
– Fleet Foxes
– The Dismemberment Plan
– Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
– Woods
– Sun Airway
– Kylesa

Sunday, July 17:
– TV on the Radio
– Cut Copy
– Deerhunter
– Destroyer
– OFWGKTA
– Yuck

Here’s a pitchfork mini-preview from some past posts. Enjoy!

Das Racist – “rapping 2 u (ft. lakutis)”

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Sun Airway – “Waiting On You”

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Cut Copy – “Take Me Over”

Watch above as the PS22 children’s choir in Staten Island, NY covers Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti’s “Round and Round”, [via coolthingifind].  The kids manage to make a unique rendition that is as captivating as the original.  Listen to the original track below in case you somehow forgot one of last year’s biggest earworms.

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – “Round and Round”

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More on PS22 Chorus HERE.