In any event, stream the vid below and enjoy this hoppin' tune for what it's worth:
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Soulja Boy - 'Kiss Me Through the Phone'
'Kiss Me Through the Phone' is a mad song, but the video is just slightly cheesy. (Specifically, the end).
In any event, stream the vid below and enjoy this hoppin' tune for what it's worth:
In any event, stream the vid below and enjoy this hoppin' tune for what it's worth:
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Behind The Sample: The Wallace Collection - 'Daydream'
"Daydream, I fell asleep amid the flowers, for a couple of hours, on a beautiful day"
Some songs become so widely used as samples in other hit songs that we often lose track of their origins. One of the shining examples of this is the song "Daydream" - popularized in television commercials featuring acts like I Monster and rapper Lupe Fiasco.
The original version of "Daydream," however, was recorded in 1968 by a largely forgotten Belgian band, known as The Wallace Collection.
Taking a melody from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, the song has since been covered and sampled by a multitude of other musicians. In fact, several of the more popular incarnations of the song are not even samples of the original at all, but of an easy-listening cover of the song.
Below, you will find a stream of original recording, followed by some of the more recognizable uses of the sample:
The Wallace Collection - "Daydream"
Beta Band - "Squares"
I Monster - "Daydream in Blue"
Lupe Fiasco - "Daydreamin'(feat. Jill Scott)"
So, which modern use of the sample is your favorite?
Some songs become so widely used as samples in other hit songs that we often lose track of their origins. One of the shining examples of this is the song "Daydream" - popularized in television commercials featuring acts like I Monster and rapper Lupe Fiasco.
The original version of "Daydream," however, was recorded in 1968 by a largely forgotten Belgian band, known as The Wallace Collection.
Taking a melody from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, the song has since been covered and sampled by a multitude of other musicians. In fact, several of the more popular incarnations of the song are not even samples of the original at all, but of an easy-listening cover of the song.
Below, you will find a stream of original recording, followed by some of the more recognizable uses of the sample:
The Wallace Collection - "Daydream"
Beta Band - "Squares"
I Monster - "Daydream in Blue"
Lupe Fiasco - "Daydreamin'(feat. Jill Scott)"
So, which modern use of the sample is your favorite?
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
It will soon be Valentine's Day, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with one of the most hard-rockin' love songs of all time.
Stream AC/DC's 'Love Hungry Man' below:
Love Hungry Man - ACDC
Stream AC/DC's 'Love Hungry Man' below:
Love Hungry Man - ACDC
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The Roots - 'You Got Me'
Intelligent and smooth, The Roots' 'You Got Me' is the perfect tune to cruise to. The video is posted below:
"Sometimes relationships get ill!"
"Sometimes relationships get ill!"
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Ian Carey Project - 'Get Shaky'
The Ian Carey Project's 'Get Shaky' is one of the more ear-snagging house tracks I've heard in quite some time. Carey's brand of "electronic superfunk" is in full force on this schoolyard dance party. Lyrics such as, "Baby go crazy, break the rules," say just about everything you need to know to get your own rave going.
This reviewer will be out celebrating a birthday over the weekend. I plan on getting a little shaky, myself. And now you can too...
Get Shaky - The Ian Carey Project
This reviewer will be out celebrating a birthday over the weekend. I plan on getting a little shaky, myself. And now you can too...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Ali - 'Boughetto'
What can I say, this song is simply awesome. During my college days there were certainly times where my buds and I cruised around campus blaring this song on infinite loop.
Check out the hip hop classic, 'Boughetto,' below:
Boughetto - Ali
Paperboy - 'Ditty'
'Ditty' was the catchy one hit wonder for Paperboy. Perhaps it's most addicting quality is the song's liberal looping of a funky sample from Zapp's 'Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing).'You can stream this nineties classic below.
Ditty - Paperboy
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Jaydiohead: The Jay-Z/Radiohead Mash-Ups
First it was Jay-Z and The Beatles. And only a few months ago, Coldplay released a more flavorful Jay-Z version of 'Lost,' which in turn inspired Viva La Hova, the Jay-Z/Coldplay mash-ups. Now, DJ Minty Fresh has added yet another mash to the Jay-Z/(insert rock band here) repertoire.Jaydiohead, as the name suggests, is Jay-Z + Radiohead. The mixtape is brilliantly put together, and is currently rocking my iPod. You can check out Jaydiohead's official site here. From there, you can download the mixes for yourself.
Below, find the full stream to the entire compilation:
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Chairlift - 'Bruises'
Resembling Feist, Chairlift brings to us 'Bruises.' The song features a nice interplay between both male and female vocalists. In all, a pretty catchy, yet chill, track.Stream 'Bruises' below:
Bruises - Chairlift
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Pendulum - 'Propane Nightmares'
Innocently enough, 'Propane Nightmares' begins with tame Spanish horns. But at the 1:05 mark, the song explodes into a full dance hall assault. Stream 30 seconds of Pendulum's 'Propane Nightmares" below:
Propane Nightmares - Pendulum
Monday, December 22, 2008
A Special Holiday Message From The Lonely Island
And, if you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks and haven't seen it, you can watch the The Lonely Island's way-too-hilarious 'Jizz in my Pants' video here.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Metronomy - 'Heartbreaker'
Britain's Metronomy is at the height of its game on the indietastic, dance-rock anthem, 'Heartbreaker.'
Squelching keyboards and a funky bassline lay the foundation for frontman Joseph Mount's reassuring lyrics. Tired of constantly having to pick his friend up after heartache, Mount sings, "I've been down, time and time again. The girl's no good, for me and you. She hurts me too."
It's a pretty spot-on ode to bromance for anyone who's ever played the sounding board in a friendship.
The track breaks down into a groove of handclaps and saxophone, with whistling to boot! It's definitely one of the catchier tunes I've heard in the past few months.
Metronomy just released its sophomore album, Nights Out in September. Give 'Heartbreaker' a spin below, and visit Metronomy's official website and myspace to check out more from the band.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Funny 1985 Expose on the Boise Punk Scene
"It's a called a gig. The movement is called slam dancing. And it can get pretty acrobatic."
Carolina Liar - 'I'm Not Over'
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Vote to put 'Wheelchair Werewolf' on Comedy Central
You may remember our previous post featuring the comical slasher short, Wheelchair Werewolf. Apparently, we weren't the only ones impressed by the vid's ability to make us laugh. In fact, you can now vote on atom.com to get it broadcast on Comedy Central.
James Morrison - 'Nothing Ever Hurt Like You'
Now, this guy has some talent! While this early-twentysomething known as James Morrison became a sensation over in the UK a while back, it was only recently that I was turned on to this soulful crooner.Stream my new favorite song, 'Nothing Ever Hurt Like You' below:
The Hold Steady - 'Lord, I'm Discouraged'
'Lord, I'm Discouraged' is a slumbering saunter of a song, lisping on about sutures and fortified wine.You can stream the tune below:
Coconut Records - 'West Coast'
Coconut Records is a project from Phantom Planet's Jason Schwartzman. And 'West Coast' is a charming melody from the project. You can stream it below:
Monday, December 01, 2008
Katy Perry = Zooey Deschanel?
Popeater.com has a feature illuminating the striking physical similarities between the two singers, as well other mistakeable pairs. Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Want to Know Why We Haven't Been Updating?
Recently, we've had a couple of our posts, featuring non-downloadable streams of some of our favorite songs, taken down by our blog host. Because our blog is hosted by a third party, we were provided no notice.
Apparently, the problem isn't isolated. Drowned in Sound recently posted this, journaling the phenomenon. With that said, we're evaluating the direction the blog shall go into the future.
Thanks for your patience.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
MTV Puts Video Archive Online!
Forget a third party You Tube posting. You can now get music videos directly from the horse's mouth---or at least the horse's computer servers.
MTV has recently posted a great portion of their video archive online. Search for your favorite artists here, and chances are you're likely to find the official MTV video.
Oh, the videos are embeddable too. Kind of like this Prince classic below:
MTV has recently posted a great portion of their video archive online. Search for your favorite artists here, and chances are you're likely to find the official MTV video.
Oh, the videos are embeddable too. Kind of like this Prince classic below:
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Great Music Vlog: Pop Siren
Monday, October 27, 2008
Let SonicSwap Translate Your iTunes Collection into A Video Playlist
If you want to experience your iTunes collection away from home and in a whole new way, SonicSwap may be a useful service for you. Simply upload your iTunes library file to the site, and it will provide you with video playlists of your music to watch and listen to free and legally. And the nice thing is, you don't have to upload each individual song---just the library xml file. (Compare that to Anywhere.fm).
Check out this video playlist aggregator by clicking here.
Check out this video playlist aggregator by clicking here.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wheelchair Werewolf
It's Halloween season, and what better way to celebrate than with a movie trailer for the next great slasher film. Watch 'Wheelchair Werewolf' below:
If you want to watch some more great videos featuring writer and director Joe Avella, check out 'Time Gun,' or cruise his Youtube page.
If you want to watch some more great videos featuring writer and director Joe Avella, check out 'Time Gun,' or cruise his Youtube page.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
The Dead Trees - 'Shelter'
Here is the new single from The Dead Trees, a quartet based out of Portland, Oregon. 'Shelter' begins as a slacker rock tune, but as soon as the chorus arrives and the vocals kick in, the song is taken to a whole new level. (Think John Lennon's splitting voice box on 'Twist and Shout'). Simply, the song kicks!
You can stream 'Shelter' below, or you can access the mp3 directly from the band's label here.
The Dead Trees - 'Shelter'
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Scott Weiland - 'Paralysis'
Here is the first single from Scott Weiland's forthcoming Happy in Galoshes. The album won't drop until late November, but you can spin the track here now.Stream 'Paralysis' by clicking here, and let us know what you think.
Beck - 'Gamma Ray'
'Gamma Ray' is probably one of Beck's hippest and catchiest songs to come out in awhile. To be sure, it is one of my favorite cuts from Modern Guilt.Stream 'Gamma Ray' below:
Beck - 'Gamma Ray'
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