Jesse Kivel just might be the busiest dude in 2010, despite his current stint with L.A. based foursome Princeton (check below) he’s found time to form another tandem, this time with someone special. Kivel and girlfriend Zinzi Edmunson who’s also a fashion blogger, are part of a new duo called Kisses. The two are dream pop to say the least and if “Bermuda” is any indication of what’s to come from there full length, they could be on the verge of some Sonny & Cher comparisons. Our 2010 Summer soundtrack just received another entry.

Kisses- Bermuda

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Crusin the internets yesterday and found a Broken Bells live performance for their track, The Ghost Inside. Broken Bells debut album is in stores now. Also, after the jump check out their performance on Letterman this past week, for their lead single, High Road.
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Brothers Jesse and Matt Kivel, Ben Usen & David Kitz are Princeton, a four piece set out of L.A. who could be mistaken for the West Coast version of Vampire Weekend. Since ‘09 they’ve created buzz, and with there latest video and single for “Calypso Gold,” that buzz should heighten. Definitely one to keep an ear out for as the months continue.

Toro Y Moi returns with his second release “Talamak” from his debut album “Causers Of This.” Not much going on here but does have us geeked about the warm weather and the good times that await. More on this dude next week, Lp is in stores now.

A few weeks ago we featured a mix tape from Urban Outffiters [here], one of the tracks that we constantly play is Avi Buffalo’s, What’s In It For. This single is off their forthcoming self-titled album due out April 28th.

Avi Buffalo – What’s In It For

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An extremely well done cover of our second favorite track off of Temper Trap’s debut album, Conditions has arrived in our inbox this morning. Fader is covered by the production group The Knocks, and it features vocals from up and coming NYC artist Samuel (above pic). Head to their respective MySpace pages and get familiar with these talented acts.

The Knocks Feat Samuel – Fader [Temper Trap Cover]

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Even though I recorded video from last night’s show at SOB’s, why would I put it up when Vibe has put footage from a better angle. I will say this, New York has to be the toughest city to get crowd support in, so so sad. Anyway, check out a bit of yesterdays show above and after the jump.

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She & Him are a few weeks away from there 2nd Lp hitting stores, to hold us over the duo have released visuals to there fun single “In The Sun.” While we could give you over 10 reasons on why we adore Zooey (Non 500 Days Of Summer) so much, we’ll leave that up to you after you watch the vid. “Volume 2” will see daylight on March 23rd.

MGMT have released there first single “Flash Delirium” from the highly anticipated sophomoric album “Congratulations.” We’re still trying to decipher what’s going on with this track and while we may be a little miffed, the new sound may grow on us.  Lp to hit stores on April 13th.

MGMT- Flash Delirium

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Visuals for Lupe Fiasco, Mike Shinoda and Kenna’s track Resurrection has surfaced. Great cause and great video. This weekend while your home doing nothing, check out their documentary on MTV this Sunday (March 14). Also head over to their Music For Relief site for more info on where and how to donate.