It takes some brass balls to release a Live in Liverpool album. I mean, one of our favorite bands are from Liverpool. Yes, we mean Echo & the Bunnymen. The Beatles or whoever are from there too, which we guess more people would find historically signfigant.
Anywho, over at MTV.com you can stream Gossip’s ballsy live […]

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If you remember those photos we posted from SXSW of what mtvU were up to then you’ll recall we mentioned some promo spots those guys were shooting. Check out their Ahead of the Curve page for stuff by a ton of amazing artists. We’re gonna embed you a little taste of Santogold.

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Call to action people. You know how you’re all into the “backpack” hip hop and whatnot? MTV2 is running a Sucker Freestyles contest where you can get all involved and prove your skills.
Head to MTV2.com and download the instrumental of Atmosphere’s track “Shoulda Known”. Then put your own vocals down on it. They’re encouraging you […]

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The crafty cats at Matador are remastering, reissuing and tossing in some live footage on DVD the three Mission of Burma albums. You can go have a peek at some of the footage - they’ve captured original producer Rick Harte, doing a complete analog remaster of the albums as well as multiple live performances, including […]

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If not for MTV UK we’d be lost. They recorded a Spankin’ New Sessions with Vampire Weekend and we’re so thrilled to bring you this intimate performance of “Mansard Roof”.
Also, if you find yourself in New York’s Times Square this week stop by the MTV building because Vampire Weekend are the TRL shades this week. […]

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