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…
Category Archive Cover Songs
Weekly Dose (6/10/09) June 10, 2009
Jose James – the SoulCulture interview May 23, 2009
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 [...] Read More…
Weekly Dose (4/26/09) April 26, 2009
About a month ago, a great remix album was released- Nat King Cole: Re: Generations. It features classic Nat King Cole songs remixed by a number of great artists like The Roots, Cee-Lo, Bebel Gilberto, Stephen and Damien Marley, Cut Chemist, Brazilian Girls, Nas & Salaam Remi, and TV on the Radio. It’s an unbelievable remix [...] Read More…
Weekly Dose (4/12/09) April 12, 2009
General Elektriks (Herve Salters) released his debut album Cliquety Kliqk through Quannum Records back in 2005. Now GE’s got a new album Good City For Dreamers (Feb 2009). I loved Cliquety Kliqk and I have a feeling I’m going to love the new album as well. I’ve heard most of the tracks on it and, so far, [...] Read More…
Jack White Bangs the Sticks – Meet The Dead Weather April 11, 2009
- Posted by AGM – “I just don’t know what to do with myself,” Jack White moans on a 2003 White Stripes track off the Elephant album. He is certainly full of ideas though. White is a restless soul. The Detroit rocker who Rolling Stone once ranked as the 17th best guitarist of all time [...] Read More…
Weekly Dose (3/19/09) March 19, 2009
“Hang You From The Heavens” and this cover of Gary Numan’s “Are Friends Electric” are brand new tracks from The Dead Weather, Jack White’s newest band (depending on when you read this). Even though he plays drums for the group, the distinctive Jack White sound is just as prevalent as ever. The Kill’s Alison Mosshart [...] Read More…
Even More Covers, Remixes, and Mash Ups February 19, 2009
I’m going out of town for a few days. I wanted to post a little something to hold you all over. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the last ‘covers, remixes, and mash ups’ post so here’s another. Drink up. Nina Simone - Rich Girl (Hall and Oates) Karima Francis - Use Somebody (Kings of Leon) Kay Pettigrew - [...] Read More…
More Covers, Remixes, and Mash Ups February 8, 2009
I know I’ve already posted a bunch of different covers, remixes, and mash ups but… doesn’t everybody love them? I think when people hear a song they recognize combined with something they haven’t heard before- something new and unfamiliar- it makes the experience more memorable and sometimes even more enjoyable. Here are some more covers, [...] Read More…
Recycling Absinthe (Pt 1) – “Straight To Hell” February 3, 2009
The MIA song “Paper Planes” was a huge hit last year after Pineapple Express introduced the song to a very large audience. The song just took off- it was all over TV, the radio, and the blogosphere. You couldn’t go into a bar or a club without hearing “Paper Planes”, or at least a remix, or one right after [...] Read More…