The Barometer: Meleka; Local Natives; Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; John Mayer; Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Julian Casablancas

Meleka Go

This summery funky house anthem is still running full steam ahead to charge up dancefloors this winter.

Local Natives Airplanes

After they got their first push at SXSW, next month's debut album (featuring this dreamy track) is hotly anticipated from Silverlake's Local Natives.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Stuck in the Middle

An unlikely hillbilly-reggae makeover for Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs GBH classic.

John Mayer Heartbreak Warfare

This new track from the singer, songwriter and swordsman is either about his on-off girlfriend Jennifer Aniston or the war in Iraq.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Heads Will Roll (A-Trak remix)

The band's slamming synth-pop is ready for the dance floor as it stands, but the Canadian DJ's remix makes it even more so with a minimalist rave workout.

Julian Casablancas River of Brakelights

Another intriguing taste of the Strokes man's solo LP.