Radiohead's “Creep,” Radiohead’s 1992 anthem of alienation, is one of those songs that everyone has loved at some point, and no one would admit to loving now. It’s hard to watch the original music video without cringing a little bit. Thom Yorke’s pasty face, with its cavernous cheeks and olive-pit eyes; the other, stringy-haired members of Radiohead looking moody and disaffected behind him; the lurid sherbet-hued lighting—it’s all just too sincerely pathetic. And so nineties. It’s not a song that you want appearing on your Facebook/Spotify feed without a knowing comment to diffuse it . Radiohead pretty much stopped performing the song at the end of the nineties , and who can blame them? Prince famously performed an eight-minute cover of “Creep” at Coachella, in 2008. But the song was suddenly rehabilitated when, over the weekend, a video of a singer named Carrie Manolakos singing “Creep” at small concert in New York went viral.
Best Indie Albums - motel de moka Creating any ‘best of list‘ is always problematic, not only aesthetic judgement employed but also its effect. Often, a credible enough list can defeat the original point of a list, a bit like reciting unmentionable magic spell. The secret magic is broken the minute it is made public. That is the case with early indie list in the 80′s when often cited innovative indie bands ultimately transformed, became part of major labels and fueled the most profitable era of recording industry. The 60′s 001. The 70′s 019. The 80′s 041. The 90′s 058. The 00′s 107. The 10′s 164. Note and content: This list should be seen as work in progress with primary focus on rock and downtempo.
Movies Midnight in Paris Woody Allen’s latest places starving writer Owen Wilson in Paris with his fiancée, Rachel McAdams. Searching for inspiration for his incomplete novel, Owen begins taking strolls around the city at night where he discovers an unexpected group of people. I wish I could be more specific, but it would ruin the surprise. Let the Right One In The best vampire movie ever made in my opinion. Watch Let the Right One In for FREE on Amazon Instant Video The Man From Earth Holy &#%@ this film’s plot is fascinating! Garden State This is my absolute favorite film. Waking Life It’s impossible for you to grasp Waking Life without actually watching it, but I’ll do my best to explain it. Watch Waking Life for FREE on Amazon Instant Video Closer This film is a rather dark, yet comedic story about the twisted relationships between Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Clive Owen and Julia Roberts. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Le Scaphendre et le Papillon) Sin Nombre Snatch Spirited Away The Descent Once
Josh Osho: A portrait of the artist in a digital age Josh Osho performing in Dublin in September 2012. Photograph: Getty Images Even if you’ve not heard of Josh Osho, you’ve probably heard his music: it’s been played everywhere from ITV’s football coverage to the Queen Vic this year. His most famous song, "Redemption Days", is about rising above your weaknesses in order to become the person you want to be. The concept is important to Josh. His favourite book was given to him by his father. Image via WikiCommons It tells the story of the Haitian revolution, which took place between 1791 and 1804. Josh likes this: “It’s a really complete book. Josh’s second-most famous song, "Giants", is about people, or experiences, or things, to which we relate in order to feel most free. Toussaint L’Ouverture, needless to say, is one of his Giants. Alan White : I was thinking about geniuses the other night. Josh Osho : Like Michael Jackson - AW : Exactly. JO : You can’t really choose your influences. AW : For ten years all I wanted to do was write. JO : Ha!
Mouse Operated Instrument Waxahatchee: A Lonesome Voice, Raised In Basements hide captionKatie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee relaxes in the west Philadelphia house where her second album, Cerulean Salt, was recorded. Will Figg for NPR Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee relaxes in the west Philadelphia house where her second album, Cerulean Salt, was recorded. "I kind of came to everyone and was like, 'Guys. What if we call it ... Blue Katie Crutchfield's eyes light up as she says this last word, but her smile turns sheepish as she recounts what her bandmates, on hearing the pitch, gently reminded her: There's already a very famous album by that name. "I was like, 'Oh yeah,' " says the 24-year-old songwriter, laughing and noting she's a fan of the Joni Mitchell classic. We're sitting on the back porch of Katie's home, a three-story row house in west Philadelphia. "We hit this point when we were, like, 14, where we kind of didn't hang out with anyone else," Allison says. The twins started their first rock band, The Ackleys, in high school. "It's real to me," she says.
Acoustic Guitar Project Aims to Fill the World With Song Sometimes, less truly is more. If you don't believe this adage, then you haven't yet heard of The Acoustic Guitar Project. Few have. On a whim in April 2012, the project's founder, Dave Adams, decided to equip one of his many musician friends with an acoustic guitar and a handheld recorder. When the week was over, he instructed the songwriter to sign the guitar with a magic marker and pass it off, with the same instructions, to another musician. Adams' guitar, an acoustic Takamine, has been traveling around New York City since April, providing the foundation for what has become known as The Acoustic Guitar Project. "I just wanted to create something that gave people permission to create something raw," Adams tells Mashable. On the New Year's Eve leading into 2012, Adams drunkenly told his friends that his resolution was to quit his job and work on an artistic project. Not a musician himself, Adams came up with an idea to inspire creativity in others. The Project Thrives in Finland
10 Daft Punk Covers to Help You 'Get Lucky' This Summer Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" has all the qualities of a perfect summer jam. It's insanely catchy, makes for fantastic dancing-and-driving music and there are enough covers on YouTube to keep you up all night getting funky. So if you're trying to "Get Lucky" online, here's your chance to find your perfect match. From Barack Obama to the Chocolate Rain guy, there's a version for every listener. Check out the many iterations of the unofficial song of the summer below. Which one is your favorite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Image courtesy of YouTube, KittyTheLittleDog
100 Songs You Can't Get Out Of Your Head Go ahead and take a handful of Advil now. You’re welcome. Say goodbye to the rest of the afternoon, because you'll either be entertained for hours by these 100 songs, or you will somehow chew off your own ears and go to the hospital. 1. “Love Shack” – The B-52s 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. “$5 Footlong”- Subway Commercial 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 19. 24. 25. 28. 38. 39. 43. 46. 47. 52. 52. 60. 61. 74. 85. 86. 90. 91. 100. We're sorry.
A Guide To Classical Music For People Who Hate Classical Music (Part 2) Our first installment of this series sparked conversation and controversy over our conservative selection of composers, so we've decided to write up a Part 2 for all you music lovers who can't stand "modern classical." Sure, we could have gone the route of "What's the big difference between 'cool' composers like Brian Eno and some dude doing experimental chants on NPR at 2 in the morning?" but we decided to take up our readers on their suggestions, opting to include modern composers you might hear at Lincoln Center or in a college thesis. That being said, the line between classical and pop music becomes more blurred every day, and it seems like instrumental, orchestral music is more accessible than ever. Our choices this time range from music that was popular in 1920 to music that was written this year, so the definition of "modern" may feel somewhat skewed. If you like: Sonic Youth, Queens of the Stone Age, classic horror movie soundtracks "Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta"
Is this the coolest cover song ever? Watch. This is incredible. Three members from Swedish vocal group Erato have done a cover of Call Your Girlfriend by Robyn, using only their hands, their voices and a few containers. It’s a must-watch. Imagine you’re at a dinner party. Different opinions are welcome but keep it respectful or the host will show you the door. And if you’re offensive, you’ll be blacklisted and all your comments will go directly to spam. If you wish to remain anonymous, please simply use 'Anonymous' or 'Guest' as your user name and type in guest@mamamia.com.au as the email.
52 Best Workout Songs It is no secret that music has an uncanny ability to motivate us. The right song can make an otherwise dull workout become our finest hour. And now there is scientific evidence to support it, as well as entire businesses dedicated to helping you produce customized workout soundtracks. The benefits of music impact several areas according to HellaSound.com, a website dedicated to helping you find the right music for your workout. “In academic-speak, the right music is an ergogenic aid—an external influence that positively affects your physiological performance. Wikipedia’s definition breaks ergogenic aid benefits into 3 facets: performance improvement, minimization of distraction and increased recovery.” – HellaSound It was with this in mind that the 52 best workout songs were selected in an epic exploration of the foot-tapping, guitar-screaming and beat-boxing tracks that have found a welcome home in gyms across America. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Ellie Goulding Gives Justin Timberlake's 'Mirrors' a Soulful Twist [AUDIO] British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding recently covered Justin Timberlake's hit song "Mirrors" for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge and the rendition is nothing short of soulful. Goulding stripped down the tune, swapping Timberlake's steady dance beats for piano melodies and backup vocals. Goulding's raspy voice adds a new edge to the pop song that will make you want to dance and cry simultaneously (we won't judge if you do). "Mirrors" was Timberlake's second single off of The 20/20 Experience. Now to whom do we submit the petition begging Goulding and Timberlake to duet? BONUS: 15 A Cappella Covers of '90s Theme Songs Image: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images
[listen] Machinedrum, "Gunshotta" Machinedrum is releasing his Vapor City project on September 20th, as well as the Gunshotta Ave. EP October 14th on Ninja Tune. That's 2013, not 1997, though “Gunshotta” wouldn't be too out of place in a secret DnB rave from that decade. Rave purists will find the breaks, bass, and soulful vocals of yesteryear, while the Berlin producer pushes it into the present by imbuing the song with a sense of setting full of both emotion and dimension. Retro-inclined, but still forward thinking enough to justify listening rather than tuning in to the old-school block on our pirate radio stations.