California Wives may be from Chicago, but they definitely have a sunny California sound. The band just signed to Vargrant and is working on their debut album. For now here’s the enjoyable “Marianne”.

[mp3]: California Wives – Marianne

Find the album art for Dirty Projectors upcoming album Swing Lo Magellan posted above. Domino is releasing it on July 10.

Check out lead single “Gun Has No Trigger” after the jump if you have yet to hear it.

I’m sure that The Walkmen’s upcoming album Heaven is going to be all kinds of special. However, it must be real damn good if they left off “The House You Made” from the album. The band left it as the extremely mesmerizing b-side to the “Heaven” 7″ single release.

This b-side rivals some of the bands finest moments, and has me left in awe. Hamilton has honed in his vocals to sit at a real magical level that finds him at his best. That croon get me every time man.

Heaven is out May 29 via Fat Possum.

The Tallest Man On Earth is releasing his new album There’s No Leaving Now on June 12th via Dead Oceans. “1904″ is the first single from the album, and it’s another wonderful offering from the man who can do no wrong.

Kristian Matsson’s unmistakable vocals instantly hit home. His easy going guitar strum is as charming as ever. He even adds in little bit of electric guitar. The impact is sparse, but plenty welcome. This song calls for long road trips with the windows down, letting the summer air overtake all of your worries and fears.

Download a mp3 of “1904″ below via Rolling Stone.

[mp3]: The Tallest Man On Earth – 1904

“Henrietta” is a new song from Yeasayer. It appeared online today after the band shipped physical CD’s of the song to fans on their mailing list.

A deep electronic groove settles between ambient noises and some familiar Yeasayer vocals. I got a stream for you guys to check out below. Enjoy.

Anna Ash is a haunting voice located in Oakland California who just released her debut album These Holy Days in April. “Wild” isn’t off the album but it’s a beautiful track that should make your day that much better.

The music video for “Wild” perfectly showcases her talent, as she gracefull plays an autoharp. Watch the video below, and hit the jump to listen to a stream of These Holy Days via bandcamp.

Bonnaroo has announced the schedule for this years festival. In terms of conflicts, there aren’t too many, so they did a pretty good job of spacing everything out. Sunday is a busy day, that’s for sure.

Head to Bonnaroo’s website to scope out the full sched.

Who is going to Bonnaroo this year? This guy is. So if you’re there, let me know, would love to stop and say hi.

HEALTH did the score for the new video game Max Payne 3. They are streaming “TEARS”, a song from the soundtrack.

“TEARS” is a epic jam, as only HEALTH could manifest it. Take a listen:

Passion Pit have revealed the album art for new album Gossamer. The album will be released July 24 via Columbia Records. Find the tracklist after the jump. Listen to lead single “Take A Walk” right here.

1. Take a Walk
2. I’ll Be Alright
3. Carried Away
4. Constant Conversations
5. Mirrored Sea
6. Cry Like a Ghost
7. On My Way
8. Hideaway
9. Two Veils to Hide My Face
10. Love Is Greed
11. Its Not My Fault I’m Happy
12. Where We Belong

“Keep It For Your Own” is the first single from POP ETC’s new album. It’s a great choice for a first single as it combines everything that I love from the Morning Benders as well as the new stylings of POP ETc. The best of both worlds.

Buy the single on iTunes. POP ETC comes out June 12 via Rough Trade.