Watch the video below:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
White Rabbits - 'Percussion Gun'
White Rabbits originally hail from Columbia, Missouri, even though they've since moved to New York. And 'Percussion Gun' is the first track from their latest It's Frightening. The New-Wave inspired beats of the track, coupled with its pleading vocals, make for a helluva tune.
Watch the video below:
Watch the video below:
Amazing Baby - 'Headdress'
If you're a fan of neo-psychedelia, then 'Headdress' by Amazing Baby is the song for you. I'd say the intermittent guitar riffs are the tune's highlights.
Watch 'Headdress' below:
Watch 'Headdress' below:
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Jay-Z - 'Death of Auto-Tune'
Jay-Z takes it back to the golden age of jazz in his newest single and corresponding music video. As it's title suggests, 'Death of Auto-Tune' is a verbal backlash against hip-hop's current addiction to the now ubiquitous studio recording feature.
Attempting to single-handedly save rap, Jay-Z masterfully mixes in soulful clarinet with a sonic drum beat--in other words, he goes old school. And as always, Jay-Z reproves his lyrical genius with such zingers as:
and:
The video also features a couple of cameos from a couple of well-known actors and athletes. But I'll let you watch the video on your own to find out who the guests turn out to be.
Watch 'Death of Auto-Tune' below:
Attempting to single-handedly save rap, Jay-Z masterfully mixes in soulful clarinet with a sonic drum beat--in other words, he goes old school. And as always, Jay-Z reproves his lyrical genius with such zingers as:
You rappers singing too much, get back to rap you T-Paining too much.
and:
I know we facing a recession, but the music y’all making going make it the Great Depression.
The video also features a couple of cameos from a couple of well-known actors and athletes. But I'll let you watch the video on your own to find out who the guests turn out to be.
Watch 'Death of Auto-Tune' below:
Monday, July 06, 2009
The Takeover UK - 'Ah La La'
'Ah La La' is a boisterous--and catchy--three minute romp from the It's All Happening EP. The disc came out over a year ago, but this addicting single is just now garnering some serious radio play. Stream a 30 second sample of 'Ah La La' by The Takeover UK below. If you want to hear the entire song, click on the link in the player:
Ah La La [Explicit Version] (Album Version) - The Takeover UK
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