LISTEN: Full Stream of Ben Gibbard's Solo Debut 'Former Lives'
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- October 9, 2012
- by Jonathan Robies
A week ahead the release of his solo debut album, Death Cab for Cutie frontman Benjamin Gibbard is streaming the entire set for fans. Former Lives releases on Oct. 16 via Barsuk Records.

Ahead of the release of his album Blak and Blu, Gary Clark Jr. has unveiled another track off the set. Known for his bluesy rock sound, "Numb" is certainly in sync with that.
It just seems fitting that one of the biggest breakout stars of 2012 have their music covered by another of the year's biggest musicians. With her upcoming release of Halcyon just a week away, Ellie Goulding paid BBC Radio 1 a visit, sharing her cover of fun.'s "Some Nights," the band's current single. It definitely sounds like Goulding, but she still keeps a similar upbeat vibe as the original. A radio rip version is available below for your listening pleasure.
It took her long enough, but Missy Elliott has finally released two singles from her forthcoming album Block Party. While no release date has been for Elliott's long-awaited album, fans can purchase her new tracks "9th Inning" and "Triple Threat" at midnight (EST) Monday night. Timbaland appears on and produced both songs.
The next single from G.O.O.D. Music's Cruel Summer has officially been unveiled. "Clique" by Kanye West, Jay-Z and Big Sean is now
Two weeks ahead of the release of their first album in 13 years, Ben Folds Five is previewing another single off The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind. While the full-length releases Sept. 18, SPIN is streaming “Erase Me."
If one more week is too long to wait for The xx's Coexist, the follow-up to their 2009 self-titled debut, no need to worry. Thanks to NPR, the 11-track LP is available for streaming before its Sept. 11 release via Young Turks.

