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The Black Keys were the musical guest this past weekend on SNL, and performed two of the best songs from their critically acclaimed album Brothers. They first performed “Howlin’ for You” and later “Tighten Up.” Dan Auerbach looked noticeably different sporting a clean-shaven face in lieu of his usual Grizzly Adams-style beard.

The blues-rock duo totally killed it in their first ever Saturday Night Live performance. This is kind of the cherry on top of what has been an amazing year for them; Brothers has been included on myriad Best of 2010 lists and has even been nominated for Best Alternative Album at the Grammys.

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Fresh off the success of Far East Movement’s mega hit “Like a G6,” California-based producers The Cataracs and singer Dev are back with their hot new single “Bass Down Low.” Check out the original and a remix by Proper Villains.

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Swedish songstress Lykke Li has released the second single from her sophomore album Wounded Rhymes. “I Follow Rivers” stays true to Lykke Li’s unique sound of lo-fi vocals and slow beats while still bringing something new to the table. Be sure to check out the remix by The Magician as well.

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Kristine Flaherty, better known by her stage name K.Flay, is one of the most talented burgeoning female rappers around. 2010 was a breakout year for the Stanford grad; she collaborated with French cello/violin duo SomethingALaMode on their hit song “5am“ and released her mixtape Mashed Potatoes. She’s drawn comparisons to Liz Phair, Fiona Apple and Missy Elliot, and has already performed alongside big name acts like Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and 3OH!3.

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Here’s a remix of electro duo Chromeo’s latest single “Hot Mess” featuring Elly Jackson (of La Roux fame). The remix was done by Duck Sauce, which is the moniker used by mega-DJs Armand van Helden and A-Trak.

Chromeo is set to start their North American tour later this month, along with MNDR and The Suzan. Be sure to check them out if you can!

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