Southern Rap Rhymes, Dreamy Rock Ballads, and Balkan Folk.

Connecticut Public Radio | By Anthony Fantano

Published March 28, 2011 at 9:35 PM EDT

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This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T., and some dreamy rockscapes from the Pains of Being Pure at heart on their new LP, Belong. We've also got a track review with a new track from A Hawk and a Hacksaw, and some new joints coming from Mono/Poly, Metronomy, and more.

Playlist:
Metronomy- The Look
Mono/Poly- Forest Dark
Peaking- Tiger Eyes (Laid Back)
A Hawk and a Hacksaw- Cervantine
Spirit Spine- Ocean of Sand
Big K.R.I.T.- American Rapstar
Big K.R.I.T.- Dreamin
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart- Even In Dreams
The pains of Being Pure at Heart- Too Tough

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