Complex sat down with Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf to talk new J Dilla Releases. In the six years since his death the complications surrounding his estate have left fans frustrated at the prospect of unheard tunes locked away forever. Word has is it these issues may be on the verge of being resolved but we pass you over to the guys in the know for some interesting insights into Dilla’s work, life and junk food based titles.

“Dilla’s beat tapes always had these great titles, named after unhealthy food that he wasn’t allowed to eat. The doctors would always tell him that he couldn’t have Burger King, he couldn’t eat this, he couldn’t eat that. So he always named his beat tapes based around that. He had one that was really great that’s still unreleased called The Pizza Man—and we always wanted to do something with it…” Read more over at Complex.

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Now that we can get back to work, here’s a wonderful fan video for Nicolas Jaar’s “Materials” song off the the 2010 white label 12-inch on France’s Circus Company.

A strong showing from Jack White. “Love Interruption,” first single from his forthcoming debut solo album, Blunderbuss, is a calm affair that keeps you asking for more. That will come on April 23 (EU) and April 24 (North American) when Blunderbuss is released on Third Man/XL/Columbia.

The single is now available digitally as well as a physical 7inch vinyl record. Pre-order now.

Close up and Private pay homage to Chubby Checker. If Sergei Sviatchenko wants to do the twist, who are we to stop him? If you’re watching this at work, go ahead, do a little foot shuffle under your desk.

A little bit of video action from the versatile Mr Slimane; “Commonwealth Projects is pleased to present this documentation of Hedi Slimane’s California Song. The self-commissioned video project was filmed over the course of the exhibition’s opening week. It includes footage of the opening night, No Age’s rehearsal for their performance, billboards featuring Hedi’s photographs across LA, and the artwork in the show.”

A quick break from Pitti Uomo for a viewing of this exceptional trailer. The LCD Soundsystem final show documentary, “Shut Up and Play the Hits” follows lead singer, James Murphy, through the days leading up to the show and days beyond. This show holds a special place in my life; it was the first and only LCD Soundsystem show that I attended. It is not like I did not try in the past. Family events kept me away from two shows prior. I am at least happy to have attending this one.

Two of the tracks composed by Radiohead frontman, Thom Yorke have appeared online. “Twist” and “Stuck Together,” both composed for fashion label Rag & Bone’s Spring/Summer 2012  runways shows last September, are the latest of a growing round of solo and collaborative work by Yorke, who in the last year has worked with Burial and Four Tet.

Fellow band member, Johnny Greenwood, is also credited on “Stuck Together.”

Happy New Year 2012 from the staff and writers that encompass the Titel Media family.  We thank you for the strong readership and support in 2011. We hope to make 2012 an even stronger year with some changes and additions to our offerings. More on that as we roll into the new year. In the meantime, we look forward to the usual market weeks, the further integration of social into everything now, and the Euro 2012 tournament (most important).

As an end of year 2011 wrap up, we asked various friends and industry insiders to give us a view into the music they they listened to 2011. The focus was not on compiling a best music poll for 2011, but more to get a sense of the diverse musical interests of those in the community. Take a moment and read through their picks – the lists are a mixed bag of singles, albums and more.

ps: the above image from the great I Love You magazine has nothing to do with New Year’s 2012, but everything to do with my favorite magazine cover… from 2010.

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The xx deliver an early demo track worked on during their new album sessions. “Open Eyes” is a look into the sound to come from The xx in 2012.

Singer, songwriter Charlotte Gainsbourg is featured on Interview online. Her latest LP, Stage Whisper, was released this month to much acclaim. Dimitri Ehrlick does a great job giving the reader an overview of her career. The followup interview, done over the phone from Brittany is well worth a read.
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