Bestival announced its long awaited lineup and the first round of names were released including M.I.A., The Flaming Lips, and Franz Ferdinand are amongst the acts performing. The event is held at HMS Bestival on September 5-8, 2013. Read more…

By Rei Nishimoto Posted in News Bestival 2013, Elton John and His Band, Franz Ferdinand, M.I.A., Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips

Controversial musician and activist claims her new record is being delayed because it is “too positive.” Read more…

By Nick Moffitt Posted in News M.I.A.

2012 was a thunderous year for music. So much is released on a daily basis, in fact, that many find it impossible to keep up with all these happenings. Fortunately for you, that’s what mxdwn does best. The following tracks signify what matters in music in our modern age. Sit down, chill out, and listen to what we consider to be the most important songs of the year.
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By Carey Uhl Posted in Features Alt-J, Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra, Andre 3000, Andrew Bird, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Beck, Ben Folds Five, Ben Howard, Between the Buried and Me, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Bob Mould, Cat Power, Dethklok, Devin Townsend Project, Extra Life, Flight of the Conchords, Florence and The Machine, Foxy Shazam, Gorillaz, Grimes, Horse Feathers, Howlin Rain, Jack White, James Murphy, Josh Homme, Ken Stringfellow, M.I.A., Only You, passion pit, patrick watson, Santigold, Scott Walker, Sharon Van Etten, Sleigh Bells, TEEN, the darkness

M.I.A has just released a portion of the lyrics from a new song. Read more…

By Amber Kong Posted in News M.I.A.

M.I.A. has informally announced a December release for her 4th album, tentatively titled Matangi.

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By Moses Sumney Posted in News M.I.A.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s new interview based TV show “The World Tomorrow” will feature original music by M.I.A. Read more…

By Nick Moffitt Posted in News Julian Assange, M.I.A., Wikileaks

On the most recent episode of SNL, there were two sharp-witted skits aimed at figures in the music industry. The first skit parodied Zooey Deschanel, Michael Cera, Mary Kate Olsen (played by Deschanel), and Bjork. The second, fueled by the half-time show antics at the Super Bowl, was targeted M.I.A. and Madonna.

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By Carey Uhl Posted in News Bjork, M.I.A., Madonna, Mary Kate Olsen, SNL, Zooey Deschanel

M.I.A., who admittedly had a rough year in 2010, is starting the New Year off right with the release of Vicki Leekx, a free 19-track mixtape featuring production by Blaqstarr, Diplo and Rusko. Read more…

By Nick Vadala Posted in News M.I.A.

In yet another piece of M.I.A. news, the pop artist today announced that she’s streaming her new album for free on her MySpace. Read more…

By Dan Wisniewski Posted in News M.I.A.

M.I.A. continues to make headlines this week, with her most recent controversial message concerning the government’s involvement with popular social networking websites.  Click “read more” for more info. Read more…

By Nick Vadala Posted in News M.I.A.