Mayer Hawthorne + Girls In Bikinis + A Super Soaker = Good Times!

What? You want more information here? Doesn't the title sum it up perfectly?!!

OK, OK, so this is the new video from Mayer Hawthorne's awesome album A Strange Arrangement, out on Stones Throw. There you go. Now watch the video!

Holy Howl it's a Roofdog Record

"Who would've thought these bums could actually get their shit together and release a record...and a record that even sounds good!  Roofdog are THE band to have at your party and now you can bring the party home, without 4 smelly booze-soaked dudes (and a lovely lady) in tow.  Onya Roofdog.  It's as comforting and familiar as slipping on ya fave old breakup pants." - Katie, Puppy Killer Records / Chicks That Scream

Roofdog is the self-titled, self-released, full-length debut studio album from this AK-based ska rock reggae five piece.  Their sound is guitar driven ska, backed by a relentlessly danceable beat.  From  the politically conscious lyrics of Drop the Bomb to the dancefloor fave Dance to the Moon, this album delivers 12 tracks of infectious ska.

Go fetch from 26 July.

Wild Bill Ricketts - Mangi Mangi

All Tied Up

We're quite casual here at Rhythmethod HQ.  No need for suits, it's okay to show your knees, wear jandals or ride your imaginary pony around the warehouse.  However, our man who worries the calculator, Gerry the Acccountant we call him, has the best range of ties you've ever seen.  These are stylish ties.  Enviable ties. Some of them are quite bright and clash with his shirt.  In a good way.  Just wanted to say thanks for the ties, Gezza.

Intrepid Journeys

Our fearless Koozer says "HELLO!" from the sunny South of NZ. We miss your mildly annoying ass here in the office, Macrae! Come home soon...

Aloe Blacc v Michael Jackson

One of the best cover versions of a Michael Jackson song that we've ever heard. Check out Aloe Blacc getting seriously soulful & bluesy on this stripped back version of Billie Jean. His new album, Good Things, also featuring the outstanding single I Need A Dollar, is due to drop in August on Stones Throw.

Hot Chip Friday!

And - Rhythmethod being an equal opportunity employer - let's not forget it's also Cold Chickpea Salad Friday!

Secondhand Sureshots Film Screening

Just like it says on the tin: Wed June 23rd at Khuja Lounge, just $5 on the door, from 8.30pm...

Screening the awesome Secondhand Sureshots film & DJ support from Scratch 22... wrap your listening gears around it! Big thanks to J & Morgan for setting up the THIS CULTURE film series.

Propers!

Forthcoming Seu Jorge album

OK, so we're pretty excited about this one! The Brazilian actor Seu Jorge has an album forthcoming on Now Again Records, due for release in July. There's a fantastic cover of Roy Ayers' Everybody Loves The Sunshine, alongside some incredible music - take a click over here to find out a little more & take a listen to some soundclips.

If you don't know who Seu Jorge is, ask your Brazilian friends! This is music to make you smile on these wintry days...

Label Love

Just a quick recommendation for you to point your mouse at this to check out/download for FREE a 14-track compilation featuring artists from Tru Thoughts, Ubiquity, Now Again, plus Fania, Bastard Jazz, ESL & Plug Research! Tu meke!