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When NPR put up the First Listen album stream of Natasha Khan's new Album, Haunted Man, I had no idea I'd be listening to it 10 times through over the last couple of days. If you haven't already check it out don't dilly dally: do it. Sometimes it's nice to know what a person's favorite track on an album is so I'll share mine with you. I wanna preface with this, in that any track on The Haunted Man could be anyone's favorite. There is literally no bad song. This morning however I woke up with a song in my head, and it was the wide spaced-epic-emotion-fountain of a tune, Marilyn. Honestly, I couldn't decide before. But I love it when the subconcious makes such desicions on my behalf. Bat For Lashes - Marilyn

SHIT SON! So Hiba Ganta, my sister and the other half of this blog has left me for greener pastures. Quite literally. She has moved to Montreal while I am in the plastic city/desert called Dubai and she has left the Raizuli blog for her own blog, Can You See The Mark. Whatevs. Just kidding we all know I'll miss her. But the good news is she's just a mouse click away (soon to be catering to a bunch of old French speaking Montrealians). This is a new era--the blog will be getting a facelift. You will also soon learn what the Raizuli has been up to and where ze business is headed. Some of you already know, but for those that don't it will all make sense soon. But for now I will leave you with this awesome tune and music video by Mayer Hawthorne & Rizzle Kicks;something that's definately gonna brighten yer day. Check it!

Night & Day by Hot Chip Directed By Peter Serafinowicz What you smokin, bro?

Wicked Games (cover) by Coeur de Pirate Our much loved song Wicked Games transformed into pure distilled air by the lovely Béatrice Martin of Montreal a.k.a. Coeur de Pirate Ok, covers are usually slowed down acoustic version of these songs in their original glory. But we'll give it a pass for Martin because she makes the Raizuli feel loved.

No, it's not the overly enthusiastic Panda Bear harmonies, nor is it Dirty Projectors-polyrhythm-all-over-you-face harmonies. It's guitar/synth pop in it's purest unadulterated form. The album has wonderful contrast between the dreamy and pound-on-the-steering-wheel-with-enthusiasm tracks. The opening track, "Interstellar" is a perfect example of this contrast rolled into one song and is a perfect introduction to what you can expect in the tracks which follow. Our recommendation is to get the whole album. It's the kind of album you won't grow sick of anytime soon. Preview the album in it's entirety in our Frankie Rose playlist below!

Our new homies over at the Raizuli. Check 'em out & help get 'em known.   THA RAIZULI! 

Probably the funniest GIF blog we've seen in a while

We know that Thursday is a tough day to plan for: you don't want to to get too crazy because then the rest of the weekend will be spent in recovery but you don't really want to mellow out too much because that's just not how we do. Here are some Raizuli Recommendations for the day: Music: 1) Listen to some James Brown: remind yourself of the power of FUNK 2) Go through the Raizuli Blog and give the tracks a listen - reblog/retweet something new that you've never heard before but you think you could like. A good education is important. Food: 1) Visit Kino Cafe in Kinokuniya, Dubai Mall and take in the blue view with a cup of green tea and coconut milk over shaved ice. 2) Grab a bite at Jones the Grocer, Al Manara, Sheik Zayed Road (next to Reem al Bawadi) GET the fries with parmesan and truffle oil. Don't ask, just do. Nightlife: 1) For the classic hip hop/ funk/ afrobeat lovers there is Deep Crates@ Casa Latina, Al Barsha complete with awesome drink deals and Bboys! Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/379616122063732 2)For the 80s, 90s and rock fans, check out Republique @ The Address a less stereotypical club experience that promises a raucous time! Details: http://clubrepublique.tumblr.com