The National hit Jimmy Fallon last night, debuting the excellent "Terrible Love," from their upcoming release, High Violet, out this May on 4AD. In typical National fashion, frontman Bryce Dessner's droll delivery provides for the perfect accompaniment to surging guitar riffs. The guys will head out on tour this spring, where they'll undoubtedly debut even more of High Violet's content.

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The plus side to naming an album, Congratulations, is that it automatically conjures a sense of accomplishment for potential listeners within its music.  The down side is that there are overwhelming expectations for its content.  New York pysch-rock duo, MGMT, have obviously weighed both options and are looking towards future compliments with their new single, "Flash Delirium".

Impeccably titled, the song rotates in a variety of musical directions.  It's got moments of lo-fi surf rock, a section of flutes and horns directly ripped from 1964, punk rock matter-of-fact sass and dual vocals that swim between melodic offerings and borderline screams.  Here, there and almost everywhere, welcome to "Flash Delirium".

MGMT's new record, Congratulations, is slated for an April 13th release courtesy of Columbia.  Grab the free MP3 HERE.

If you were one of the gazillion folks that saw Alice In Wonderland this weekend, then you were treated to the trailer for one of 2010’s most anticipated films, TRON: LEGACY. 

Newcomer Garrett Hedlunk plays Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (newly crowned Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges).  As Sam delves into the mystery of his father’s disappearance, he finds himself pulled into the digital world of TRON - where his father has been living for 25 years.  Joined by Kevin’s loyal and gorgeous wingwoman Qora (Olivia Wilde), father and son team up for a life-and-death journey of escape across a visually-stunning cyber universe that proves to be as advanced as it is exceedingly dangerous.

Like nothing you’ve seen on the silver screen before, check out the Daft Punk soundtracked trailer for TRON: LEGACY.

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Before all of Jack White's side projects, the creation of his label (Third Man Records), production credits and occasional acting gigs, there was and forever will be: The White Stripes.  In the summer of 2007, the candy red and white duo zigzagged around Canadian plains with a singular goal: to perform in every province and territory across the expansive northern nation.  The result of the journey was the Emmett Malloy-directed documentary: The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights.

Set for a DVD release on March 16th, the documentary will first make its way across North America for a series of special screenings.  Kicking off March 11th, fans can check out special midnight screenings at various theaters, or can take the DIY route and host one of your own.  Choose your own adventure!

In celebration, FILTER's got an exclusive scene from the film.  Check out Jack White and his guitar rockin' out in this clip for "Three Hits".

The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights hits stores on March 16th.

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Whether it’s in the sandbox on the playground or at a shuffle board tournament in your retirement years, unrequited love never gets easier - especially in high school.  Between the jocks, over-developed girls, the drama club geeks and the loners, there's quite a lot of social politics involved with the dreaded failed relationship. It's in this exact high school atmosphere that She & Him unfold their latest story for new video, "In The Sun".

A hungover looking M.Ward plays the object of Zooey Deschanel's attention. As they peruse the school halls, classrooms and library, Deschanel adorably dances, shimmies and hula-hoops her way into viewer’s hearts, but can't even get so much as a glance from him.  Enter sad face here.

It's She! It's Him! It's dancing!  She & Him's sophomore effort, Volume Two, drops March 23rd courtesy of Merge.
 

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Crimson-maned UK songstress Kate Nash will release her new album, My Best Friend Is You April 20th. We've already gotten a taste of her new album with "I Just Love You More," and now comes a fun, flight attendant-themed video for "Do Wah Doo" another track from the upcoming release.

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Considering the sweetness and sentimental composition of debut single, "Bermuda", it's no surprise that LA-based twosome, KISSES, is comprised of two real life lovers.  Jesse Kivel (of Princeton) and better romantic half, Zinzi Edmundson, elevate your normal layers of disco into transgressive dance pop grooves.  Inspired by Kivel's day job as a travel writer, KISSES interjects elements of exotic locals and places only daydreams are made of, into each of their lush creations.

Although taking a page from Jens Lekman's vocal cadence, "Bermuda" may hint to something familiar, but this pair is carving out their very own sweet dispositions and dance circles.  "Bermuda" will be released on April 27th, with a remix by rising FILTER US Recording artist, Active Child.  Check out their various Los Angeles appearances below.

Tour Dates:
March
8 Los Angeles, CA - Mandrake (DJ Set)
15 Los Angeles, CA - Mandrake (DJ Set)
18-19 Austin, TX - SXSW (DJ Sets)

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23 Echo Park, CA - Echo Curio (Live Set)
27 Los Angeles, CA - Origami Vinyl (7" Single Release Party)

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In a digital age where so many bands rely on camera tricks and computer generated graphics in their videos, you hardly ever get to see the lead singer actually perform and show off their true entertainment value.  Thanks to Brooklyn based duo, We Are Scientists' new video, "Rules Don't Stop", you not only get to enjoy frontman Keith Murray's hilarious bravado, but you also get the ADD-infested, all-up-in-your-grill graphics.

Check out the best of both worlds, as band meets green screen below!  We Are Scientists new record, Barbara, is slated for a June release.

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Let's face it, physical attraction (once acted upon) can be one hell of a drug. Temptation is applicable everywhere and before you know it, you've got the chills, your heart is racing and your body is feening for its next fix. The first single from Seattle quintet Minus The Bear, "My Time", aligns itself with that feeling of "needing" between meetings.

"My Time" grooves between what the body wants and what it's going to get.  And it's clear from the lyrics, that there is no time better than the present.  Get down with Minus The Bear's new single and check out OMNI Says, their rad homage to their favorite color-coded 80s game below.

Minus The Bear's Dangerbird debut, OMNI, hits stores May 4th.

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Copenhagen's The Asteroids Galaxy Tour will head stateside this spring, bringing US fans their brand of happy soul and kaleidoscopic pop night after night.  The band received major support from iTunes and had their first single "Around The Bend" feature in the iTouch commercial.  Following the October release of their highly anticipated debut album, FRUIT, the band hit the road for a bit, touring Europe alongside Katy Perry and treating NYC fans with a few live performances last November.  They'll make a stop in Austin for SXSW, and then venture to the west coast to perform a show March 23 at The Echo in Los Angeles. Check out a new 33HZ remix for "The Sun Ain't Shining No More".

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