Villagers album now streaming on Soundcloud

Still in two minds over Ireland's new great white hype? Well you can sample Villagers' debut album Becoming a Jackal right now on Soundcloud. Having finally got around to purchasing it myself, i have to say I really like it. Although much like The Immediate before them, there's that sneaking feeling that they're not quite that good.

Villagers - Becoming A Jackal by DominoRecordCo

New Sub Pop sampler

Don't let their crazy website-design scare you, because Sub Pop are giving away a free sampler featuring acts like Beach House, The Ruby Suns, Dum Dum Girls and Retribution Gospel Choir. To download it go here, and don't worry, it's not riddled with viruses, much as it may appear it is:

http://www.subpop.com/cybersex