Pitchfork just premiered a new cover of Robert Palmer from Kisses. I always seem to forget how much I enjoy Robert Palmer tunes. Judging from this song I apparently need to investigate his earlier stuff. I never forget how much I enjoy Kisses tunes. I would have never paired the two without hearing this, but [...]
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Premiere: SPORTS – Vitamin C (The Cyclist Cover/Rework) (mp3)
Seattle’s SPORTS and their debut LP have received a ridiculous amount of stereo play from me…seriously…I think I’m driving my fam up the wall with it. Oh well….looks like I’m going to have another addition to it. The fine folks over at Crash Symbols came calling a few days ago asking if I’d like to [...]
Read morePREMIERE: Total Warr – Jamie (Weezer Cover)
I was just listening to Weezer’s Pinkerton yesterday thinking “Boy they don’t make rock like this anymore do they?” Then out of the clouds and into my inbox drops Total Warr‘s sweet beach club electronic pop cover of Weezer’s “Jamie” . Whoa whoa whoa…wait a second. I’m an old school Weezer fan here (when I [...]
Read moreSuggested Listening: Headed For The Ditch – A Tribute To Neil Young
I’ve never been a big “covers” guy. I don’t know why, that’s just how I’m wired I guess. Especially when it comes to two people – Bob Dylan and Neil Young. In my humble opinion, folks should just stay away from those dudes and their fine fine tunes. Well a new Neil Young tribute album [...]
Read moreA Handful Of Covers by Teen Daze, Young Man, and Millionyoung
I rarely, and when I say I mean like once a year, post covers on this blog. Don’t know why really, I just haven’t. Blogs like IGIF seem to have it “covered”. That being said, when some of my favorite new artists start getting into the mix, its hard to hold back. Check them: mp3: [...]
Read moreJust Listen: The Selfish Replicators – The White Lady Loves You More (Elliott Smith Cover) (mp3)
The mysterious band The Selfish Replicators, who seem to have no information about them anywhere, have emerged again. This time they (or possibly he/she) sent over a new track simply stating: Hello there, A Selfish cover for you. cheers And then this track, a pretty solid cover of Elliott Smith. mp3: The Selfish Replicators – [...]
Read moreNew My Gold Mask – All Up In The Air (mp3) and more
Okay. Let me say this straight up. If you haven’t listened to My Gold Mask yet then you are not my friend. Okay, I’ll take that back… you’ve got one more chance. The band has been kind enough to release another highlight track from their A Thousand Voices EP with “All Up In The Air”. [...]
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Young Heel – Love You Down (Ready For The World Cover)
Classic R&B covers sometimes get lost in the shuffle, but Young Heel’s stellar slow jam rework of “The” classic Ready For The World track “Love You Down” is something to immediately slide into that Valentine’s Day mixtape you’ve begun working on for that special someone. Check it: mp3: Young Heel - Love You Down (Ready For [...]
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