Gotye has gained a lot of attention over the last few weeks with his single “Somebody That I Used to Know.” While the song and video are both unique on their own, a cover version of the song appeared the end of last week which is even more unique and wacky. Walk Off the Earth, a 5 piece band from Ontario, covered the song, using just one guitar. Don’t believe me? See for yourself here. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edxy-M&w=560&h=315] Not only is […]
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The Viewfinder: Murder Mystery’s “I Am (If You Are)”
Brooklyn-based quartet Murder Mystery are set to release their new EP Problems this month. The band has been recording tracks over the last few years, but until now hasn’t issued a formal release. These 6 all-new tracks have the band working through their breezy brand of indie-pop that is at once toe-tapping and sentimental. And HEY! This week only, you can get the Problems EP for $2 at www.groopease.com . You can’t beat that! Check out the video for the lead single, “I […]
Blerd Briefs: Katy & Russell, Van Halen and Kelly Clarkson
Katy Perry and Russell Brand are divorcing…find out what other newsworthy nuggets appear in this week’s Blerd Briefs.
Viewfinder: Alan Wilkis feat. The Kick Drums – “Come and Go”
As you pore over the litany of year-end lists that will no doubt dominate the blogosphere this week ( including ours ), it’s easy to forget that new music continues to trickle in, even as the year rapidly draws to a close. Case in point: Alan Wilkis. Alan Wilkis is a man on the move. He’s got two solo releases under his belt (2008’s Babies Dream Big and 2009’s excellent Pink and Purple). He’s also been hard at work with a bevvy of remixes […]
10 Yard Fight – Oh Romeo
The NFL absolutely doesn’t make sense sometimes. A team can underachieve all season long, then play the best team in football and look like world beater. After being one of last year’s upstarts, the Chiefs have looked at times like one of the worst teams in football. But they have enough wins after beating Green Bay, that they still have a prayer of a shot at the playoffs, according to Peter King . And this is after getting rid of their head coach the […]
New Release Report 12/6/11: One Last Super Tuesday
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The first (and hopefully only) posthumous project from Amy Winehouse is one of this week’s major new releases.
bLISTerd: The 20 Best Holiday Songs Of All Time (Part 2)
You can check out the first half of our list here . 10. Vince Guaraldi Trio “Christmas Time Is Here” Christmas means a lot of things to a lot of people, but one thing common to all are the memories. We all have them. In fact, ask many people and some of their earliest memories revolve around Christmas. Gifts they received, places they went, traditions their families held……Christmas is where memories are made. I place my memories into 3 distinct categories, […]
Who The Hell Is: Larry g(EE)?
Every now and then, something pops up in your mailbox that makes it worth digging through all the stuff you DON’T want to feature on the site. One such reward comes in the form of Larry g(eEE)’s “Yo Mama”. Larry is a singer/songwriter from Dallas whose sound is fully in step with the live-band soul revival that’s taken place recently, bringing national attention to artists like Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears. The […]
Spin Cycle: “My Life 2: The Journey Continues” by Mary J. Blige
Is “My Life 2” a worthy successor to Mary J. Blige’s breakthrough 1994 album? Read Blerd’s review and find out.
Blerditorial: The NBA’s Back: But Am I Coming Back With It?
Basketball was my first sports love, and I’ll always have a soft spot for it. The first sporting event I ever attended was a Celtics/Pistons playoff game in the spring of 1987. There’s a very clear delineation when it comes to my favorite sports. In reverse order, there’s “everything else”, a huge gap, football, baseball, a GINORMOUS gap, and then basketball. I spent much of my childhood reading books about Magic and Kareem. I continue to play basketball myself (on […]
Discography Fever: A Comprehensive Guide To The Music of Mary J. Blige (Part 2)
In the second half of Mary J. Blige’s career, she cemented her status as a legend and managed to gain crossover respectability while still maintaining her status as hip-hop/R&B’s go-to girl. It became obvious that she was the blueprint for many of the female artists on the radio, from Jazmine Sullivan to Fantasia. Meanwhile, Mary experimented with and broadened her own sound, working with pop/rock legends like Sting and U2 (and winning a Grammy for the former collaboration). She even […]
Gratitude
We’re not posting anything today (except this.) Hopefully you are spending as little time on the internet as possible and taking this day to enjoy and appreciate your family and friends, and giving thanks for the things you have. As much as it may seem like the world is sliding into some crazy place, we still have a lot to be grateful for. Hell, as long as we wake up in the morning and draw breath, we should be grateful. […]