Last week, Fiona Apple edged out Ellie Goulding to take Top Song of the Week honors. This week, we feature tracks from First Aid Kit, Sharon Van Etten, Kendrick Lamar, Big Pun, and Electric Guest along with a look back at the passing of Whitney Houston, Simon Cowell’s cuts, and a peek ahead at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Click to get in the mixtape.

Even with the demise of MegaUpload, finding and downloading new music has never been easier. In fact, the big problem that faces most music listeners is not how to find new music, but how to filter new music. We took a look into the music blogosphere and pulled some artists you might want to keep an eye on in 2012. We’re not saying that everyone listed is new… Click to read more

COED Nation what is good in the hood? Happy New Year! I hope you guys enjoyed my first year with COED and my SOTW editions last year. I know I certainly enjoyed comprising these weekly compilations of music for your eyes and ears every week and look forward to sharing more great music with you in the twenty twelve. I plan on switching up the format this year by not on… Click to read more

2011 was a great year for music. Multiple genres – from indie rock to rap to pop to country – all had huge years. We saw the emergence of brand new power players (Adele, LMFAO), consistency from the staples (Kayne West, Rihanna, Lady Antebellum, Foo Fighters), solid debuts from important breakthrough artists, (Foster the People, Frank Ocean) and quality sophomore releases from breaking stars (Bon Iver, Drake). We got introduced to Spotify and the cloud. Music even brought an influx of reality TV shows all geared towards finding the next best thing in music (X-Factor, The Voice, American Idol). Click through to see Al Jones’ Top 30 Songs of 2011.

Chiddy Bang’s “Ray Charles” won top honors in our last SOTW poll, beating out Chris Brown’s “All Back”. Beating might not be the best choice of words when “Chris Brown” is in the same sentence. Anyway, this week’s nominations include jams from Avicii, Flo Rida, Wilco, Bon Iver, and The Band Perry. What? Country? We know, it’s scary. Check out which tracks made the cut then vote for your favorite after the jump-off.

Avicii just released the music video for his smash club-hit “Levels.” I’m surprised that he even bothered to make a video for this song, it’s not like it needs one to get burn. Having said that, I’m going to be thinking about this weird-*ss video for awhile. I don’t want to ruin anything for you, but it’s clear that his dance music is contagious… kind of dangerously so. Check out the brand spankin’ new hotness after the jump.

For the legion of Tim Tebow maniacs/supporters out there, this is probably not the post for you. In this trip into Tim Tebow haterdom, we will take an honest look into the top five reasons why people would possibly hate Denver Broncos quarterback and all-world human being, Tim Tebow. Some of the reasons might be obvious, some might be petty, and some might challenge the basis of reality. So, sit back and relax and enjoy the top five reasons why people hate Tim Tebow.

Who’s ready for a fresh new round of Songs of the Week? Last week, we saw T.I. watch the throne with Hova and ‘Ye with his remix of “N****s In Paris.” We need a new king though, so that’s why we need you to vote! This week, we got tracks from Nicki Minaj, Tupac favorite Bruce Hornsby, James Morrison, Ghostface Killah, and Passion Pit. Check out which songs made the cut then vote for your favorite after the jump!

We’re about to enter the fourth quarter for music and should be seeing a lot new releases coming out soon. Coldplay, Drake, Florence + the Machine, and Rihanna are all releasing some new cuts, some of which have been included on a very hot Songs of the Week. Last week, Pretty Lights really got it going with their song “Finally Moving”. This week, we feature songs by Rihanna, Phantogram, Coldplay, Kanye, Hova, TI, and Metric. Check out which ones made the cut then vote for your favorite after the jump! Get involved. Every vote counts.

Last week, J. Cole’s “Mr. Nice Watch” featuring Jay-Z CRUSHED the competition in our poll, snatching away 86% of the total vote. This week’s edition features tracks from Radiohead, Tinie Tempah, One Republic, Maroon 5, and T-Pain – HOLLA ATCHA BOY! Check out the mega-gigawatts after the jump, son! (And don’t forget to vote for your favorite joint in our poll at the bottom).

Empire of the Sun took control of your music world last week with their song “Walking on a Dream.” This week’s Songs of the Week features tracks from Radical Face, St. Vincent, Foster the People, J. Cole, and Mayer Hawthorne. Check out which joints made the cut and DON’T FORGET TO VOTE for your favorite after the jump!

A couple weeks ago, I stumbled across a video produced by a group called, “Bad Lip Reading” that featured Rick Perry spewing absolute nonsense. I was about to post it when I saw this wasn’t the only effort from the BLR crew, they have 10 others, all music videos. The premise is simple – they dub over existing video with their own (hilariously wtf) audio to sync up with the subject’s lips. Check out Rick Perry’s lip dub along with “remixes” from Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Rebecca Black, Wiz Khalifa, the Black Eyed Peas, and Michael Buble after the jump.

Last week, Beyonce’s “Love on Top” topped Florence + The Machine’s Hurricane and The Game’s Nation. This week’s edition of SOTW features tracks from artists who played this year’s Austin City Limits (ACL) festival – Coldplay, Empire of the Sun, Cults, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Young the Giant. Take a listen then vote for your favorite in our poll after the jump.

Lady Gaga stole the show last week away from Little Dragon with her song “You and I.” This week’s Songs of the Week feature tracks from Florence + the Machine, the Game, David Guetta, Beyonce, and Mark Ronson. Check out which songs made the cut, then vote for your favorite after the jump!

Bad Meets Evil burned up the competition with “Lighters” feat. Bruno Mars. This week’s contenders are Drake, Bombay Bicycle Club, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Lady Gaga, and Little Dragon. Check out which joints made the list, then vote on your favorite after the jump.