2009 is officially in the past and the process starts all over again.  2010 gets off to a better than expected start with the new Vampire Weekend and the Owen Pallett (formerly Final Fantasy).  I will admit that the new Vampire Weekend kind of made me nervous.  Their debut was so amazing that I just assumed the  sophomore slump was inevitable.  Lucky for all of us I was dead wrong.  The new album is amazing and could potentially be as good as their debut.  This, of course, will take a few more dedicated listens.  Don’t get me wrong, this album will be very polarizing for some reason, and will bring out the haters in droves. Just remember everyone’s a badass on the internet.

Enjoy the first “New Release Post” of 2010 after the jump…

Adam Green | Minor Love

MP3: Adam Green – “What Make Him Act So Bad”

Laura Veirs | July Flame

MP3: Laura Veirs – “Judy Flame”

Owen Pallett | Heartland

MP3: Owen Pallett – “Lewis Takes Action”

OK Go | Of the Blue Colour of the Sky

MP3: OK Go – “This Too Shall Pass”

Ringo Starr | Y Not

MP3: Ringo Starr (feat. Paul McCartney) – “Walk With You”

Vampire Weekend | Contra

MP3: Vampire Weekend – “Cousins”

Woodpigeon | Die Stadt Muzikanten

MP3: Woodpigeon – “Die Stadt Muzikanten”