At the end of 2009, Florence and the Machine released a special 4-disc deluxe edition of their debut album, Lungs. The bonus tracks include acoustic versions, remixes, and live performances of the songs from the debut album. Florence’s powerful voice shines on these acoustic tracks. ”Hurricane Drunk” is the 6th single from the album and [...] Read More…
The Flaming Lips just released a cover album of Dark Side of the Moon. Theirs is a very cool take on the classic 1973 Pink Floyd album. In addition to the Lips’ hard rock and heavy, psychedelic guitar style that you might expect after Embryonic, the songs feature vocals from Henry Rollins and Peaches. Stardeath and White Dwarfs also [...] Read More…
If you love hearing Christmas songs around Christmas time, you’ll love AM’s new EP, Holiday Happiness and Cheer. AM’s voice sounds strikingly beautiful over a soft and comforting version of the Charlie Brown Christmas classic, “Christmas Time is Here.” AM’s take on “Home for the Holidays” is irresistibly fun and features playful sounding orchestral strings [...] Read More…
I’ve wanted to share these songs for a while now but I didn’t have too much to say about them all. I think they’re all awesome remixes and covers of great tracks but check them out and decide for yourself…
The xx – “You’ve Got The Love” (Florence and the Machine) () [Audio clip: view full [...] Read More…
By Spencer
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Also posted in Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Hard, Remixes, Rock, Sweet
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Tagged Alex Metric, Animal Collective, Boy 8-bit, Dr Fox's Old Timey String Band, Florence and the Machine, Mayer Hawthorne, Phoenix, Taken By Trees, The xx, Toro y Moi, Waajeed, Washed Out
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Two of the songs Thom Yorke alluded to several weeks ago on Radiohead’s deadairspace blog have been leaked. The video for his Miracle Legion cover, “All For The Best” is also available now. Check it all out below…
“Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses” (Click here for MP3)
“The Hollow Earth” (Click here for MP3)
Video below…
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A little over a week ago, I heard a great, new Thom Yorke track on the radio. The song Yorke’s version of Miracle Legion’s “All For The Best” that he recorded and contributed to the album Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy. The album is a tribute to Mark Mulcahy who lost [...] Read More…
By Spencer
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Also posted in Blues, Electronic, Funk, Hard, Hip Hop, Remixes, Rock, Soul, Sweet, Weekly Dose
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Tagged George Harrison, Jeremy Sole, Jim James, Mark Mulcahy, Marvin Gaye, Miracle Legion, Muse, Portugal The Man, Rakim, Thom Yorke, Yim Yames
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Everyone loves covers, remixes, and mash ups. Here are some of my recent favorites and some I just haven’t posted until now…
MP3: Radiohead VS Dave Brubeck – Five Step
MP3: Kings of Leon – Use Somebody (RAC Remix)
MP3: Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls (Trentmoller Remix)
MP3: Phoenix – 1901 (Build Remix)
MP3: Daft Punk VS Does It [...] Read More…
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Also posted in Dance, Electronic, Hard, Hip Hop, Jazz, Mash Ups, Pop, R&B, Remixes, Rock, Soul, Sweet
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Tagged Camp Lo, Cara Robinson, Daft Punk, Daniel Merriweather, Dave Brubeck, Does It Offend You Yeah?, Franz Ferdinand, Kings of Leon, Major Lazer, Marlena Shaw, Phoenix, Radiohead, Slum Village, Trentmoller
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Beck recently announced the details of a new project called the Record Club. Beck (and friends Nigel Godrich, Joey Waronker, Brian Lebarton, Bram Inscore, Giovanni Ribisi, Chris Holmes, and Thorunn Magnusdottir) will pick an album, spend a day recording a cover of it, and then post it on the internet for all to enjoy. ”An [...] Read More…
Matisyahu’s new single “One Day” is the first release from his upcoming album, Light due in August. I think it’s obvious when you listen to this song that it’s going to be a big hit. Most people know Matisyahu for ”King Without A Crown” his first hit song. ”One Day” might be bigger. I’m not saying it’s [...] Read More…
SoulCulture in the UK recently interviewed jazz, neo-soul singer Jose James. SoulCulture is a great place to find more news, interviews, and videos like this one. Check out the video below and more at SoulCulture.co.uk.
In the interview below, Jose James shares his thoughts on today’s music and reveals some details about his upcoming album. I especially [...] Read More…