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Tears for Fears, “The Way You Are”

February 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Music

One of my favorite tracks by the emo-before-emo-was-cool duo, owing to some deeply strange and personal connotations with my freshman year in college. I was surprised to learn via Wikipedia that the band consider this song to be among their worst. I think it’s their masterpiece in many ways. Well, anyway. The favorite part of [...]

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Big Country, “Wonderland”

January 25th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Music

If you like Scottish dudes in the 80s playing guitar while freezing their patooties off on a mountain somewhere, we have you covered.

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Little Jackie, “The World Should Revolve Around Me”

January 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Music

This was one of many terrific music recommendations from DJ Dougie Gyro.

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Vampire Weekend, A-Punk

January 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Music

I think you’ll agree that indy rock band videos simply don’t have enough costume changes, in general.

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Vampire Weekend, “Oxford Comma”

January 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Music

These guys have a new record coming out soon so I’ve been re-listening to their first one.

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New Pornographers, “Mutiny I Promise You”

October 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Music, The Funny

I was hoping to find a video that incorporated indy rock, murderous furries, and Neko Case giving Kristen Schaal stabbing lessons. I’m sure you’ll agree that this video does not disappoint.

Update: Just discovered that this video is part of a short video series called Penelope Princess of Pets. Mighty surreal and very funny.

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Seu Jorge

September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Music

I think I’ve linked to Seu Jorge’s stuff here before; if you saw “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” you might recognize him as the guy who did all the acoustic David Bowie covers. Here’s an awesome live performance:

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Venus Hum, “Fighting for Love”

September 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Music

These guys have a new record coming out in a few weeks and I am QUITE EXCITED ABOUT IT.

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Little Dragon, “Swimming”

August 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Music

Here’s a new video from the grooviest band in Gothenburg. Their new record comes out next week.

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MOVITS!

July 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Music

I’m certain there is no explanation necessary here.

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