Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Nirvana vs. Rick Astley: Never Gonna Give Your Teen Spirit Up

July 28, 2009

Awesome…….You know Courtney Love is spinning in her grave now after what was done to her hubby’s song.  Wait…one moment…….Ok, no shit?  Apparently Courtney Love is still alive.

Thanks to Chris via Izzy

“Anonanimal” by Andrew Bird

June 28, 2009

Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird performing “Anonanimal” from his latest cd, The Noble Beast. Check out more of Andrew Bird’s music at his official website.

Firekites’ video for “Autumn Story” is the coolest chalk stop-motion you will ever see

June 22, 2009

Maybe a bit of hyperbole.  Either way, this is a cool video from Firekites‘ album ‘The Bowery’.

“Svefn g englar” by Sigur Ros

June 18, 2009

If you haven’t listened to Sigur Ros, you better. Be sure to check out their lavish documentary Heima. The footage below is from a 2001 concert in Philadelphia. Watch the band perform one of my favorites, “Svefn g englar.”

Need more? Check out Sigur Ros’ video for Glosoli.

Your Tuesday WTF video

June 15, 2009

This is disturbing on several levels.  Stare into his eyes, and I dare you to not find yourself drawn to this mysterious stranger.  See more random nonsensical videos and pictures at Picture is Unrelated.  NSFW lyrics.

Courtesy of Jonathon…he obviously doesn’t like any of you if he’d want this posted.

Eminem and Jimmy Kimmel team up for a hot single, “Briefcase Joe.”

June 14, 2009

“California Stars” by Wilco

June 11, 2009

Wilco performing “California Stars” from their album with Billy Bragg, Mermaid Avenue.  The Chum Master just watched King of California and the song is featured as the final credits begin to roll.  Good tune, good flick, too.

Beatles Tube-pure awesomeness for Beatles nerds such as myself

May 17, 2009

Beatles Tube brings nearly all of The Beatles songs together on one site.  You can watch music videos and live performances of The Beatles music, with lyrics included as well as background info.

Check out a live performance of “Act Naturally” from The Beatles performance on The Ed Sullivan Show from 1965.

Also check out Stones Tube, U2 Tube, Queen Tube.

Thanks to Erik for sending this one in.

WIN: 13,000 people singing “Hey Jude” in Trafalgar Square

May 5, 2009

Filmed for a T-Mobile commercial on April 30, 2009 in London’s Trafalgar Square.

Back to the vault: “Sure Shot” by the Beastie Boys

May 3, 2009

The Beastie Boys have staying power, that’s for sure……”Sure Shot” from the Ill Communication album released in 1994.