I'm going to be completely upfront with everyone: It's not my favorite music video. It's not even my favorite Vampire Weekend video by far, but it's goofy.
"Holiday" - Vampire Weekend from Contra
5.28.2010
Even Fresher: Kanye
The first single off of Kanye West's upcoming Good Ass Job features a sample from, of all things, a British prog rock band by the name of King Crimson. He's been off the scene for a little while, but it's the same old Kanye. Lyrics allude to SNL making fun of him (yeah, he's pissed about that), Austin Powers, and of course his own "Power." Oh yeah, by the way, that's the name of the single!
Enjoy
"Power" - Kanye West (Via Nah Right)
Good Ass Job is slated to drop in September.
5.27.2010
Minty Fresh: Arcade Fire
Brand spanking new Arcade Fire.
I personally enjoyed "Month of May" more at fist listen, but both are different enough from each other to appreciate the work. The songs are sure to get people excited for Arcade Fire's upcoming album The Suburbs "sometime this summer."
"Month of May" - Arcade Fire
"The Suburbs" - Arcade
5.26.2010
New Remix: A-1 - "Electric Feel"
There's already been an entire post dedicated to Katy Perry's rendition of this same song, so for me to want to put up another post about "Electric Feel" says a lot. It's a "Rap Remix" which just means that there's added lyrics in there, and they definitely add to the piece.
"Electric Feel" - A-1 Remix (Originally by MGMT)
There's a download link on this page.
"Electric Feel" - A-1 Remix (Originally by MGMT)
There's a download link on this page.
5.15.2010
New Single/Music Video: The Maine
Confession: I kind of really like the new Maine single "Inside of You." It gives me hope for their new album. With a band like the Maine you can make one of two mistakes with a sophomore album:
1. You can write the same catchy, shallow, probably immature (but still fun) crap as what was on your first album. It's not as awesome the second time around. Take, for instance Boys Like Girls and 2009's Love Drunk - not as awesome by a long shot.
2. You can take a risk and reinvent your sound only to end up with something... well, not fantastic. There may always be those hardcore fans a band may maintain, and they may gain respect for taking a risk and flexing some musical creative muscle, but in all honesty if it sucks, the "new" and "maintained" fans won't make much of a difference. For example, consider MGMT, and their (new-ish) sophomore album Congratulations.
THAT SAID, this new single assures me that the Maine boys won't make either of these mistakes!
"Inside of You" - The Maine
1. You can write the same catchy, shallow, probably immature (but still fun) crap as what was on your first album. It's not as awesome the second time around. Take, for instance Boys Like Girls and 2009's Love Drunk - not as awesome by a long shot.
2. You can take a risk and reinvent your sound only to end up with something... well, not fantastic. There may always be those hardcore fans a band may maintain, and they may gain respect for taking a risk and flexing some musical creative muscle, but in all honesty if it sucks, the "new" and "maintained" fans won't make much of a difference. For example, consider MGMT, and their (new-ish) sophomore album Congratulations.
THAT SAID, this new single assures me that the Maine boys won't make either of these mistakes!
"Inside of You" - The Maine
Super Collab: "Don't Stop Believing"
In order as they appear on stage: Sting, Blondie, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Shirley Bassey and Bruce Springsteen.
Don't miss Lady Gaga's shoes at 3:22.
Don't miss Lady Gaga's shoes at 3:22.
4.12.2010
New Music Video: Janelle Monae
24-year old Monae is set to release her debut album, and "Tightrope" is her lead off single. I couldn't be more excited for her. The alternative soul artist is truly a performer as evidenced by the music video for the single. Be on the look out for Archandriod on May 18th, or at the summer festival circuit (but unfortunately not at Coachella! :( )
"Tightrope" - Janelle Monae
"Tightrope" - Janelle Monae
Regina Spektor vs. John Lennon
From a posthumous John Lennon release that was originally documented with Lennon's personal hand-recorder comes a beautifully emotional love song. Regina Spektor starts with that and builds on it with impeccable vocal stylings and a dash of her own talent on the piano. Spektor recorded this song for Amnesty International's Instant Karma to Save Darfur campaign. I encourage you to support this cause by taking a look at the entire benefit CD and buying tracks (or the whole CD) from it. All John Lennon covers by fantastic artists.
"Real Love" - John Lennon
"Real Love" - Regina Spektor from Instant Karma
"Real Love" - John Lennon
"Real Love" - Regina Spektor from Instant Karma
3.12.2010
New Music Video: Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé
I won't do a long intro for this one, only that it's everything you would expect from Lady Gaga in a 9.5 minute music video.
"Telephone" - Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé
Thanks to my buddy, FreakBandGeek on twitter for the tip.
"Telephone" - Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé
Thanks to my buddy, FreakBandGeek on twitter for the tip.
3.01.2010
Foo Fighters vs. Arcade Fire
Just a brilliant song by such an incredibly talented band that only an equally talented band would be able to do it justice.
Beautiful layers of instruments and intense motion. David Grohl (Foo Fighters) said he listens to this song every day when he wakes up.
"Keep the Car Running" - Arcade Fire
"Keep the Car Running" - Foo Fighters (Arcade Fire Cover)
Cover Audio:
Beautiful layers of instruments and intense motion. David Grohl (Foo Fighters) said he listens to this song every day when he wakes up.
"Keep the Car Running" - Arcade Fire
"Keep the Car Running" - Foo Fighters (Arcade Fire Cover)
Cover Audio:
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