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Sage Francis‘ new album Li(f)e is currently available for stream on MySpace.

Li(f)e pairs open, honest lyrics with an atmospheric to rock musical backings. Francis worked with a variety of artists such as Death Cab for Cutie‘s Chris Walla, Calexico and DeVotchKa to help bring about Li(f)e.

Li(f)e hits stores May 11, 2010 on Anti- Records.

Gypsy punk rockers Gogol Bordello are streaming their latest album at MySpace now.

Due out on American Recordings on April 27th, Trans-Continental Hustle is an ambitious undertaking in the group’s already remarkable decade-long career and is the result of an inspired, year-long collaboration with famed producer Rick Rubin.

The band is currently out on an international mini-festival called “the Casa Gogol Tour” through May 1.

Tour Dates:
Apr, 23 – Chicago, IL – Congress
Apr, 24 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
Apr, 25 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
Apr, 28 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Apr, 29 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
Apr, 30 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
May, 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory

*All with DeVotchKa, Jesse Malin and St. Mark’s Social, and Tres Leches Afterparty Sound Crew as support.

Yes, you read that headline correctly. The much-anticipated sophomore album from everyone’s favorite cardigan-wearing rockers can officially be heard in its entirety on the band’s MySpace.

Yelps, language and history lessons abound on Vampire Weekend‘s new effort Contra, and while it is slightly more toned down than their debut, it looks like it might be able to continue to help this band live up to their hype.

If you like what you hear, the album will be available on iTunes and in retail stores on Tuesday, January 12.