[Invisible Children Music: We firmly believe that music has a necessary role in giving social movements tremendous amounts of momentum. It is a universal language, and at Invisible Children, it’s important for us to be a part of that language.]

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BIG times here with Invisible Children Music. We just saw Artist Relations Director Kenny Laubbacher off to Uganda to film a documentary with La Blogotheque, featuring The Polyphonic Spree, The Very Best, and Seye. We’re preparing for SXSW. We’re gearing up for a partner video release with SerialBox Presents. We’re overflowing with excitement about this week’s BRIT Awards. We’re still reeling from the Icona Pop show in Los Angeles on Saturday. As I said, big times.

All the while, the musical landscape of 2013 is glorious. The eight tracks on today’s Monday Mini Mixtape are by some of our current favorite artists.

Do some discovering on Soundcloud if you’re digging these artists – throw them some love on your social networks, attend their shows, and watch their videos. It’s an amazing time to be a music fan.

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01. HAIM – “Falling” :: They’re on top of the world right now, these three. They can’t produce enough amazing jams.

02. WILLY MOON – “My Girl” :: Classy, throwback, stomping pop from the newest Apple-approved artist. He’s coming through San Diego soon, so we’re working on our Cupid Shuffle.

03. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE – “Mirrors” :: No shame at all in our love for this track. Over eight minutes of perfection. Classic JT.

04. THE POSTAL SERVICE – “A Tattered Line of String” :: We never thought we’d see the return of this group. Thankfully, we were wrong, as here they are with new material and guest vocals from (my favorite artist ever) Jenny Lewis.

05. JAMIE CULLUM + ROOTS MANUVA – “Love For $Ale” :: It’s been a long time since British piano-man released new material. He’s been diving deep into radio presenting, which we appreciate, but we are welcoming his return to the scene with massively wide arms. He just signed a new deal with Island, and his next album is on the way.

06. GHOST BEACH + NOOSA – “Close Enough” :: This band only make massive songs perfect for highway drives along the coast. (I can attest, as I listened to this one a bunch this weekend).

07. MARINA & THE DIAMONDS – “E.V.O.L.” :: Our favorite Brit with an alter-persona gave away this track for free on Valentine’s Day, and we’re glad she did.

08. KISSES – “The Hardest Part” :: Los Angeles band Kisses have mastered that “80s synth-pop sound.” Very excited for their next full-length.