In the history of Bears and Bullets it may seem kind of odd that I've written more about the Esau Mwamwaya and Radioclit duo The Very Best than any other artist in the site's year or so of existence. Maybe it's the timeliness of the two or the rapid rate they put out their music, but more than likely it's the obscure amount of appreciation I have for the Malawi born and inspired Mwamwaya, who's music is as infectiously engaging as it is remarkably uplifting. For those who are somehow still out of the loop when it comes to The Very Best, you can download the group's African-electronic infused debut album here for free.As for upcoming new material, the group has released yet another single from their upcoming Warm Heart of Africa LP, which is officially available for download today via Rough Trade. The new single, "Rain Dance," features M.I.A. (who was featured on the previous album in "Get It Up"). The new single isn't as heart-thumping as "Get It Up," but gives M.I.A. a much welcomed larger role in the song.
It may not be as curiously inviting as the album's title track featuring Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, or "Julia," but "Rain Dance" is still another delightful track worthy of a listen.
