BBC Radio 1 Covers

So recently I've been listening to these amazing covers some of my favorite artists have been doing for BBC Radio 1. All of the artists are covering new songs so it's interesting to get a new take of a new song. For example, White Lies covering Kanye's Love Lockdown or The Noisettes covering The Killers When You Were Young. Below are my current favorites:


Paramore covering Use Somebody


White Lies covering Love Lockdown


Lady Gaga covering Viva La Vida


Dizzee Rascal covering That's Not My Name


The Noisettes covering When You Were Young


Lily Allen covering Naive

Summer Concerts...thus far

I am very excited about the summer concerts I am going to. It is a solid lineup and I will blog about each one individually. Lollapalooza is still up in the air (anyone going???) but these shows I am for sure going to:

Passion Pit
She and Him
Pains of Being Pure at Heart/Surfer Blood
Mat Kearney
Chairlift
Crystal Castles

and that's just the beginning...many more to come, I'm sure. Anyone want to join in with me on these? I currently have a Pains of Being Pure at Heart/Surfer Blood ticket up for grabs.

Janelle Monae: Tightrope on Letterman

This chick can SING! Check out the absolutely amazing and soulful network debut of a great up and comer, Janelle Monae. This song is absolutely infectious. This is someone to watch for in the near future...

The Naked and Famous: Young Blood

This has been one of my jams the passed few days. If Passion Pit and Beach House had a child it would be The Naked and Famous. Listen, watch, and enjoy this little gem:

The Naked And Famous - Young Blood from The Naked And Famous on Vimeo.

New MIA Video

I had a chance to watch the new MIA video for her new song "Born Free." It is very political, very graphic, very disturbing, and very thought provoking. Watch it below but be forewarned; there is violence and nudity so it might be nsfw. Check it out below...

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Which is better?

Which Marina and the Diamonds video is better? She has made two for her hit song, "I am not a Robot." The first is the original and the second was inspired by and made during her trip to L.A. You be the judge. Either way it is a kick-ass song that I have been listening to a lot recently. Enjoy!

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New LCD Soundsystem!

Check out the first music video for "Drunk Girls" from the new LCD Soundsystem album This is Happening. The album drops May 15, 2010 and from what I've heard so far, its a pretty good follow up to Sound of Silver.

She and Him live on Letterman

So good. Just really, really good stuff.

PS 22 is going a little Indie!

Many of you might recognize the chorus of PS 22 for their wonderful renditions of new hit songs, 80s jamz, and all around good music. Recently, some of their music has been a little more indie; a little more under the radar and below I have posted three newer songs they have done including "Lisztomania" by Phoenix "Zebra" from Beach House and "I am not a Robot" by Marina and the Diamonds. Way to shake it up PS 22! I am definitely hoping this is the direction you will be going in the near future.

Crystal Castles 12 Hour NYC Trip Extravaganza

Alright, so some/many of you may know how awesome the band Crystal Castles is. If you don't know, they are pretty fucking awesome. After listening to their music since about senior year of college thanks to Will over at Street Index, I saw them in all their hardcore, crazy, amazing glory at Lollapalooza last year. When I thought that this NYC show was their only show on the east coast, I jumped on the opportunity and bought tickets thinking I would stay through the weekend (Wed-Sun). That is not the case anymore as I am going to Punta Cana...worth it. Now I am going up for the night to see them with Will and Caroline and possibly Burnz! Should be a ridiculous night especially for a Wednesday.

Anyway, now I found out that they are doing a tour of the US this summer and Washington, DC and the 930 club is one of the stops. COUNT. ME. IN.

Here is a bunch of shit from Crystal Castles. Listen, watch and enjoy:

Crystal Castles on Myspace