Atlas Sound w/ Noah Lennox – “Walkabout”
Marries the typical AS groove with a propulsive beat and some nice vocals from Animal Collective's Panda Bear.
Pearl Jam – “The Fixer”
My most listened-to song on iTunes right now. I've been a PJ fan since I was 12 and this is, by far, the best single they've ever released.
Art Brut – “DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake”
Art Brut's 3rd album got totally ignored this summer even though it's the best, most accessible stuff they've done yet. This is a great arrested-development anthem about comic books and milkshakes.
The Flaming Lips – “See The Leaves”
The Lips got weird again with their new disc and started incorporating some truly startling elements. This dread-drenched tune about nature's cyclical nature hits harder than anything on their last few records and introduces a whole new sound for a band that's been around for twenty years.