Saukrates is giving fans a free mixtape, The Preseason Mix: Eastern Conference Edition, mixed by DJ Starting From Scratch, a collection of tracks throughout Saukrates' career, starting with his Capital Hill days in 1999 and continuing through his time with Warner, Def Jam, Gilla House, and more.

The Hiero crew had already established themselves as a name in mainstream and underground hip-hop, and soon released their first collective project Third Eye Vision. Since then the Hiero team has been thriving in the hip-hop world

The album brings together a dozen artists, each lending their distinctive sound. Chancha with his signature percussive style, Super Guachin with their 8 bit cumbia bass, Tremor’s glitchy futuristic take on Andean foklore and so on.

San Antonio’s Girl In A Coma is currently in the midst of a West Coast tour before festival season kicks in, but today they’re thrilled to announce that the band won an award at the Independent Music Awards. The band won for Best Independent/Alternative Rock Album, in the first-ever tie in the history of the Awards

Oxfordshire, England’s Zulu Winter is preparing to release Language, a debut album that bleeds with sentiment and syncopated dance beats.

Nova Scotia’s Wintersleep produces music that has the ability to grab listeners with its pop charm and keep them captivated with its subtle complexities.

OFF! have their full 16-minute long debut album streaming at Spin.com. That's right the full album is 16 minutes of punk rock madness along with an insightful and humorous interview with punk rock lifer Keith Morris. Start your day with a CIRCLE of friends, JERKS!

In May, Reebok will host a series of live concerts featuring hip-hop icons as part of the campaign promoting Reebok Classics. The entire concert series, which features legends such as Eve and Rakim, will be documented as part of an exclusive Complex film series. Announced shows include: Eve on May 9 @ Kung Fu Necktie in Philly. Rakim in June in NYC. A special 3rd performer, still TBA, taking the stage in Vegas on August 20. Follow the #ittakesalot hashtag on Twitter for updates..

Afro-punk pictures presents a short film series called 'The Triptych'. These films are a moving snapshot of human beauty that highlight the work of artists Sanford Biggers, Wangechi Mutu, and Barron Claiborne. For all you lucky dogs in Brooklyn go see the series in person at the Brooklyn Museum, Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. call (718) 638-5000 and reserve in advanced! More on these artists coming to LX ART!

Saddle Creek Records (home to LX faves Cursive and Bright Eyes) have churned out some serious disco with Icky Blossoms. Check their first music video, for the track “Babes”!

VHS or BETA upcoming album 'Diamonds + Dub' when the duo, Mark Palgy met Jacques Renault, who was spinning boogie and disco records in Brooklyn bar Commodore. It's a ‘dub version’ of their prior album 'Diamonds + Death', a bit spacier, made from spring reverbs and cool studio effects - reminds me of an 80's infused road trip to ATL!

Jim James states, “We are delighted to be sharing the stage with pals in Band Of Horses. We danced a beautiful dance together at Madison Square Garden and there is a lot of love between our camps. It's gonna be a good old-tyme thrill ride!"

You can give away for free (even if you don't rent it!!!) Devolver’s maiden title, Austin-based Beef & Sage Films' hilarious and sexy stoner adventure Austin High (aka 420 Austin High). Devolver plans to move into the digital production and distribution of independent films aimed at a traditional gamer audience.

Dubbed an artist to watch by Rolling Stone for his first single and following the release of two buzzed-about singles last year, The Toxic Avenger is ready to unleash his first full-length record, ANGST, which will be released May 29 via Little Owl Recordings.

Kool A.D. of Das Racist does it right in this video for 'La Piñata' from the new album '51'