Because Tame Impala’s ‘Lonerism’ earned #1
Q. Is it really as lonely as they say at the top? A. Not if you’re Tame Impala. The Aussie act’s sophomore LP, Lonerism, has earned the top spot on NME’s 50 Best Albums of 2012. (As such, we expect this must be one heck of a good day for these mates, eh?)
Because Christmas is coming: ‘A Very Rosie Christmas Sampler’ by Rosie Thomas
Including appearances by friends Sufjan Stevens, Damien Jurado, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion), and Denison Witmer, Rosie Thomas’ Xmas sampler hints at the sweet, festive flavor found on her new holiday collection entitled, A Very Rosie Christmas. Thoughtfully included, in the spirit of giving, is bonus track, Friendship Sleigh Ride. Enjoy, be merry — and give...
Because it’s Thanksgiving: ‘Thankful’ by Caveman
Proof that everyone has something to be thankful for, this video is directed by Austin Powers and taken from Caveman‘s LP, CoCo Beware.
Because it’s Thanksgiving: Covers of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Thank You’
Tapping into that lovin’, thankful feelin’, we’ve rounded up a few notable cover’s of Led Zeppelin’s 1969 song, Thank You. To start, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell gave the classic song a rather heartfelt go back in 2005 while playing Stockholm, Sweden. Long before that, Tori Amos infused the song with her signature ‘Amos’ vibe on her...
Because if we couldn’t interview J, we’re pleased PS could
The Toronto Star‘s Ben Rayner played it exactly right when he nominated Paul Saulnier of PS I Love You to speak with J Mascis in place of himself. (Yes, we asked to talk to J at one point — nothing ventured nothing gained, right? — but this clip, rife with awkwardness, makes us way less...
Because even without a wig or leather jacket, it works: Bradford Cox covers Ramones
Watch and be amazed as an appropriately tall and uber-slender Bradford Cox (Deerhunter/Atlas Sound) fronts Divine Fits to expertly channel Joey Ramone for a cover of the classic, 53rd & 3rd. This isn’t Bradford’s first or even best attempt at impersonating the late punk rock singer, either. Similar antics were captured by a fan at...
Because Christmas is coming: ‘Hang A String Of Lights’ by Great Lake Swimmers
Taken from Nettwerk’s forthcoming Isn’t This World Enough: A Nettwerk Christmas EP coming November 20th, Great Lake Swimmer’s Tony Dekker speaks on the inspiration for the band’s new, nostalgic and festive song: “When I was younger I remember the sense of wonder at seeing trees and things decorated and all lit up around the holiday...