Q: Have you heard the new Aesop Rock track?

A: Check out "None Shall Pass," a preview of Aesop Rock's next LP — plus nine other hot tracks, c/o hip-hop label Definitive Jux — over on [adult swim]. Here's a deep-link for the lazy:

Aesop Rock
"None Shall Pass"
Definitive Swim, 2007

If you want to hear the others, you gotta check out the site.

Oh, and hey, Idolator: Björk's Volta just leaked fo' real.

Q: Is our bloggers sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy headed, feverish and resting?

A: Yeah, I'm sick. Sorry no bloggy, etc. etc. etc. If you're in the neighborhood, feel free to bring me a couple of these.

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In happier news, Calico Jak's Leaked Album Alert is like totally famous, now that it's As Seen On Idolator.

(Usually, Mr. Jak does not announce crap-quality leaks, but he made an exception for low-bit-rate Björk, because even pirates are vulnerable to peer pressure. Damn you, Denton.)


Speaking of hot leak news, Idolator also has samples of the new Elliott Smith rarities collection and (!) the White Stripes' Icky Thump.

GET EXCITED: Icky Thump drops on June 19th. Album art via The Modern Age:

Q: What do Björk & Rufus Wainwright have in common?

A: Both were among my favorite artists of the mid-90s — and both have new singles available here at The Answer May Surprise You.

Björk
Earth Intruders

Rufus Wainwright
Going to a Town

Also, both songs may be disappointing. I haven't decided yet.

Sorry I'm late returning. I went to see Grindhouse yesterday, and it was very long. And, might I add, TOTALLY AWESOME. More on that later.