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Universal music has launched 'Songs For The Philippines' to benefit disaster relief efforts (download here). The collaborative release features some of the biggest names in the biz (including The Beatles, Bob Dylan and U2). Visit 'Songs For The Philippines' for more info. 

Californian psych rockers Sleepy Sun have released one of the most trippy (and impressive) music videos of 2013! Check out 'The Lane' above - available now on the band's self-titled EP - shop here!

Here's a soulful ditty from Dutch native Bo Saris. This is a catchy, radio-friendly tune driven by piano and Bo's tenor-like voice. Bo was a winner of the Dutch version of the Idols and has even caught the attention of legendary Bill Withers who attended one of his shows in Amsterdam. 

Beat Boxing talent KRNFX uses just his voice and a BOSS RC-505 loopstation to create an impressive cover of Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky'. The Los Angeles-based artist has posted the tune for download (grabbit). 

Brighton duo Iyes (Josh Christopher & Melis Soyaslanova) are ready to blow up. The pair have posted their new electro popper 'Til Infinity' (via Duly Noted) and the intergoogle is losing its pants! Iyes are in prime position to piggy back off the success of similar acts like Lorde, Alunageorge, Chvrches and Grimes... watch this space. ; ) Grabbit @ iTunes.

New video 'The Man Man' from Ty Segall's album 'Sleeper' (out now via Drag City). Hopefully this trippy vid won't give you nightmares! The garage rockin' psych tune is matched with a car load of masked monsters - a little late for Halloween perhaps? 

If you have 20 minutes to spare, check out the clip special 'Here Comes The Night Time' from Arcade Fire. Featuring tracks 'Here Comes The Night Time', 'We Exist' and 'Normal Person' from their new album 'Reflektor', the clip also includes star-studded cameos from Bono, James Franco, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis and Ben Stiller to name a few. Jump to the end of 'Here Comes The Night Time' and you'll catch Michael Cera hilariously exercising his Spanish speaking skills. Muy bueno!

Get your 80s freak on with Chromeo's live performance of 'Sexy Socialite' on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The New York/ Montreal electronic duo, helped along by their mates Death From Above 1979 are seen with keyboards on neon-lit legs and all-female BVs. Sexy sexy sexy! Taken from their upcoming album 'White Women', which is yet to be given a release date.

I understand that Tom Waits isn't everybody's cup of tea. For some, he's more of a crazy granddad figure that tells tall tales and mumbles about the old days. But... for others he remains a god among songwriters. You can guess which camp I'm in. As Rolling Stone noted, the singer triumphed this week during a live performance at the Bridge School benefit. Check out some live footage below. It inspired me to post a comment on Tom's facebook page with a tour request...hmm... not. gonna. happen. 

We miss you already, Mr. Reed..... xxx

Dear, oh dear.