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07/15/2016
Britta Plyler
photo by Matthew B. Thompson

  • M.I.A. and Skrillrex have teamed up on a new single called "Go Off." The song will be featured on her upcoming studio album AIM, which drops on September 9. Yesterday, M.I.A. announced that this album will be her last, she said: "I wanna go and do some other stuff and take some time out." Watch the track's music video below. [CoS]

  • Grimes premiered a 30-minute mixtape of her favorite tracks on BBC Radio 3's Late Junction show. The collection includes songs from Animal Collective, Aphex Twin, and many more. Grimes introduced the tape saying: "I tried to include a mix of weird stuff that I like that’s old, and some newer stuff I love that inspires me." Listen below. [Pitchfork]

  • Parquet Courts were joined by a surprise guest during their appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During their performance of the Human Performance track "Captive Of The Sun," Texas rapper Bun B (UGK) strolled onstage to deliver a verse like a total badass. It's a kick ass combination. [Stereogum]

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