Normally I track the weekly mixtape with newer, “more current”, songs but I had to throw in an old N.W.A. classic to express my frustration for the speeding ticket I got on the way home today.  You got it, Fu** tha Police!  People have places to go, and I guess traffic patrol helps to make you late for whatever that place may be.  Other than that, there have been some great releases this past week that you all might enjoy (including a sweet mashup from The Hood Internet).  The fourth installment of the weekly mixtape begins now….

N.W.A. – Fuck Tha Police
Talking Heads vs Apparat – Psycho Killer
Brakes – Worry About It Later
Lady of the Sunshine – White Rose Parade
Jeremy Enigk – Restart
Joey Casio – Share the Cup
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Zero
Higamos Hogamos – Major Blitzkreig
Cryptacize – Blue Tears
Viva Voce – Devotion
Mika Miko – I Got A Lot (New New New)
Pains of Being Pure at Heart – Contender
Passion Pit – Moth’s Wings
Japandroids – Sovereignty
Television Personalities – Look Back In Anger

Radio comes on:  Faust?!  Yeah, if Faust had snorted an eight ball and shotgunned a six pack of Red Bull.  Higamos Hogamos debut LP (s/t) was released almost a month ago on DC Recordings, and, once again, I’m behind the curve.  Dosen’t matter, a tune this good, I’m just happy to have found it.  Their album is so conflicted, ranging from the depths of Kraut to funky disco break beats.  Not much to be said in thier vocals, but try not to get lost in the instrumental madness.  “Major Blitzkreig”, one of my favs on the album, is a warzone of drums and synths that will have you pressing the repeat button for days.  Check out the tunes and then buy their gear.

Higamos Hogamos – Major Blitzkreig
Higamos Hogamos – Little Switch