Beirut’s new album The Rip Tide was leaked and as a result, it’s currently on sale now on iTunes for €6.99 three weeks before its physical release date. The sprightly and focused 33 minute record is also streaming at NPR.
They are also streaming Little Dragon’s Ritual Union.
Elsewhere at 3Voor12, you can listen to albums from Cashier No. 9, Azari & III, Givers and Jonathan Wilson. Hype Machine is streaming Blood Orange’s Coastal Grooves.

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.