So much music is leaked, released, re-released, remastered then re-released and so on that we here at Radio Exile have decided to help you sort through the madness. Each week (or whenever we feel like it, which will likely not be every week) we will compile a list of the most Hyped songs here at Radio Exile World Headquarters. And without further ado, on with the show!

Welcome Wagon – “Sold! To The Nice Rich Man” [mp3]

“Oh yeah! Sufjan is BACK BABY! Not only that but he’s hitchin’ up his wagon and going around welcoming ALL fifty states this time, not just middle-western states that nobody cares about (nor will likely exist in a few years). Multi-tracked harmonies float over uplifting horns and there is even some skronky guitar in there and…..wait what? This isn’t Sufjan? This is a Brooklyn pastor and his wife and Sufjan just produced? Well fuck me! (Editor’s note: seeing how Welcome Wagon are religious folk and all, that would have to be missionary position and only after marriage).”

Verdict: The Best Hymn Since “Amazing Grace”!

Iran – “I Can See The Future” [mp3]

This song begs the question, if Iran can see the future, can they see the missiles heading for their nuclear reactors? If so, why are they wasting their time recording music, rather than building bomb shelters, etc? They say that popular culture in Iran is the same as America’s, just 15 years behind. If that’s the case then music in Iran should be at around 1994. This track confirms our suspicion. Loud-soft-loud alternative rock guitars that are pretty “grunged out” and a kick ass chorus? Awesome! Wait, this is an American band? This is the TV on the Radio guitarist? Well fuck me! (Editor’s note: seeing as how Iran is an Islamic republic and all, that would have to be with 70 virgins and then only after you die).

Verdict: Dude! Alternative rock hasn’t been this awesome in YEARS!

Esau Mwamwaya and Radioclit – “Get It Up” [mp3]

In many cultures and religions, hell is not other people. It is M.I.A. screeching “YOU CAN’T GET IT UP!” on top of Native American chanting. Thank God I do not belong any of these cultures/religions. I find it awesome. How can you hate M.I.A.? She’s so cute with her preggers belly and her revolutionary rhetoric and paper and planes and sticks and stones and weed and bones. Still, this version is not as good as the one on Santogold’s Top Ranking mixtape this summer. That one had both Santogold and a sweet verse by Gorilla Zoe. (Editor’s note: no use yelling “fuck me” here; apparently you can’t get it up).

Verdict: I’m glad we’ve outsourced making Native American’s cry to Sri Lanka.

Little Joy – “Brand New Start” [mp3]

Hey! Did you hear that they released the third Velvet Underground album? We love every song on the freaking album, so we’ll highlight this one.

Verdict: I love the Velvet Underground. This album is awesome.

Kanye West – “Amazing” [mp3]

Did you see that parody of Obama’s famous “HOPE” poster where some clever little child changed it to EMO and gave Obama the appropriate asymmetrical haircut and makeup? Okay well, the EMO Obama is to the HOPE Obama as 808s and Heartbreak Kanye is to Late Registration Kanye. Can somebody please get Kanye laid so doesn’t go all “suicide” on us? Just don’t try and make a sex tape though; Kanye will smash your camera.

Verdict: Am I the only one who thinks the new Kanye is rad as hell? Tribal drums are the new black.

This piece featured work from Tom Williams and Shawn M. Smith

Image from Global Star Software’s Carnival Games

Last 5 posts by Radio Exile Staff

• Radio Exile's Tom Williams to Chronicle Music's Direction in New Book - February 16th, 2010
• The Flaming Lips Appear on Colbert Report, Stream New Album - September 17th, 2009
• Dion Roy - Gallery Review - August 27th, 2009
• Pitchfork Unveils The Pixies' Minotaur Set - June 15th, 2009
• Happy Memorial Day - May 25th, 2009