[Album Stream] Stream New Albums from Delorean and Holy Ghost!

Both Holy Ghost! and Delorean are releasing new albums next week (September 10th to be exact), and both bands thought of week of streaming would whet our appetites. Put aside some time to check 'em out. They're different, yes, but sure as hell worth it.

Holy Ghost!'s sophomore album Dynamics is a strong reminder that the DFA Records name still has strength, despite the disbanding of LCD Soundsystem. Delve into their lush synthpop soundscapes over at Pitchfork Advance.

Delorean, on the other hand, offers a different kind of synth-laden goodness, divulging in airy, summery sounds and ethereal harmonies. It's a strong offering from this Spanish outfit. Stream it here.

[Watch] Phoenix Performs "Entertainment" at the Palace of Versailles

Despite its jaw-dropping beauty, the Palace of Versailles in Paris is a grandiose, egotistical reminder of absolute monarchy. Phoenix, however, have taken to the storied location to evoke the simple beauties of music rather than flaunt its magnificence.

As part of La Blogotheque’s "Take Away Show" the Parisian band performed an acoustic version of "Entertainment," the lead single from their new album Bankrupt!. With sweeping aerial shots and a bright, sun-soaked backdrop, the performance is quite stunning. Watch it below.

Next week, La Blogotheque will release another video of Phoenix performing at Versailles. Ironically, it will be of the song "Bourgeois." Check back next week for more.

[Listen] Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Share Studio Version of "War Zone"

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. first showed off the song "War Zone" earlier this year on Conan, and now the Detroit duo have finally shared a studio quality version of the bubbly number. Featuring on their upcoming sophomore album The Speed of Things, "War Zone" trots along with upbeat charm, a colorful blend of bright synth notes and flasetto harmonies. Get lost in this cheerful soundscape below.

The Speed of Things is out on October 8th.

[Listen] Chromeo and Oliver Remix Donna Summer's "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)"

Love to Love You Donna is a remix compilation dedicated to the late Donna Summer. These remixes see musicians from all across the world, including Giorgio Moroder, Hot Chip and more, coming together in memory of her musical legacy.

Chromeo and Oliver teamed up for their contribution, tackling Summer's 1982 hit "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)." Bringing their talents together, the remix vibrates with deep disco synths and hard-hitting percussion. Coupled with Summer's passionate vocals, this is the type of thing that'll keep you dancing all night long.

The Dahlia-Ambach Caplin and Randall Poster-produced Love to Love You Donna is out on October 22nd.

[Watch] Franz Ferdinand Cover Grimes' "Oblivion"

For a band that doesn't veer too far from a sound that works (see: Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action), Franz Ferdinand completely surprised us this morning. During a visit to French radio station Ouï FM, they took on Grimes' glistening, synth-laden track "Oblivion." With nought but two acoustic guitars and vocal chords, the Scottish quartet turned the song into a calming ballad complete with romantic harmonies. It sure came from out of the blue, but damn is it worth a listen.

[Listen] Odesza Release Single "My Friends Never Die" from New EP

Seattle duo Odesza absolutely won me over earlier this summer at Sasquatch!. Their debut album Summer's Gone is an inescapable stream of bright production and captivating rhythms, exemplifying why these guys should be listened to. That doesn't change with "My Friends Never Die," the new single from their upcoming EP of the same name. If anything, the song is bigger and better than everything that came before it.

"My Friends Never Die" explodes with turbulent synths, a whirlwind of hip-hop drum beats and chopped-up vocal samples. It simply grabs hold of your collar and never lets go. Give it a try below.

My Friends Never Die EP is out on September 17th. Odesza is also on tour starting next week. Check out their dates with Pretty Lights and Michael Menert after the jump.

Odesza 2013 Tour Dates:

Sat. Sept. 7 - Portland, OR @ Branx (MusicfestNW)

Sat. Sept. 21 - Oakdale, CA @ Symbiosis Gathering

Sat. Sept. 28 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos (Decibel Festival)

Mon. Sept. 30 - Orlando, FL @ The Social *

Tue. Oct. 1 - Miami, FI @ The Stage *

Wed. Oct. 2 - Tampa, FL @ Crowbar *

Thu. Oct. 3 - Atlanta, GA @ The Basement *

Fri. Oct. 4 - Knoxville, TN @ NV Nightclub *

Sat. Oct. 5 - Charleston, SC @ The Pour House *

Tue. Oct. 8 - Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall *

Wed. Oct. 9 - Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern *

Thu. Oct. 10 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club *

Fri. Oct. 11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl *

Sat. Oct. 12 - Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East *

Sun. Oct. 13 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground *

Wed. Oct. 16 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Stache *

Thu. Oct. 17 - Chicago, IL @ Park West *

Fri. Oct. 18 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon *

Sat. Oct. 19 - Milwaukee, WI @ Miramar Theatre *

Sun. Oct. 20 - Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre *

Wed. Oct. 23 - Bozeman, MT @ Zebra Cocktail Lounge *

Wed. Nov. 20 - Missoula, MT @ Adams Center #

Thu. Nov. 21 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory #

Wed. Nov. 27 - Reno, NV @ Silver State Pavilion #

* w/ Michael Menert

 # w/ Pretty Lights

[Watch] Check Out Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and Daft Punk at the VMAs

NOTE: As with much of MTV's content, most of the videos below are only available to watch in the United States.

The MTV Video Music Awards took place in Brooklyn last night, with highlights and missteps fueling a ton of Twitter banter. One of the best moments from the event had to be Kanye West's performance of "Blood on the Leaves." The chilling, live rendition was lit solely by Steve McQueen's famous photograph "Lynching Tree," a haunting visual to pair with the Yeezus track. Watch it below.

Justin Timberlake also took to the stage during the VMAs, dishing out a medley of hit singles—this included "Take Back the Night," "SexyBack," "My Love," "Cry Me A River" and "Señorita." He was then joined on stage by his former ‘N Sync mates, a reunion moment few thought would ever happen. Justin, J.C. Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick performed "Girlfriend" and "Bye Bye Bye" before Justin closed solo with "Suit & Tie" and "Mirrors."

The much publicized Daft Punk VMA tease didn't end with a performance as we had hoped, but rather with a simple presenting appearance. Joined by Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, the robotic duo presented the award for Best Female Video (if you were interested, Taylor Swift won). Not exactly worth bailing out on Stephen Colbert, was it?

On the other hand, making their appearance worth it was a preview of the duo's new video for "Lose Yourself To Dance." Serving as the latest single off Random Access Memories, the song's visual treatment is similar that of "Get Lucky" albeit much more shiny. Check it out below.

[Watch] Check Out Ryan Hemsworth's 60-Minute Boiler Room Set

Boiler Room has an incredible knack for setting up ridiculous DJ lineups at locations around the world. For Pitchfork Music Festival 2013 last month they curated an official afterparty, boasting talent like Ryan Hemsworth, Nicolas Jaar, Jacques Greene, Todd Edwards and DJ collective Teklife. Below, succumb to the 60-minutes of dizzying wonder that is Hemsworth's set, either in audio or video form. As well, you can check out Greene's set here.