One of the most unexpected developments of the year in pop so far must be the fact that PSY won't go down in history as a one-hit wonder. No performer of a recent viral hit this side of Baauer's "Harlem Shake" seemed as destined to never again scale the heights of Billboard's Hot 100 as the man behind the abominable "Gangnam Style" (the song and the dance). Then something shocking happened on his way to the cut-out bin: PSY scored another hit. Alas, "Gentleman," the slightly superior follow-up to "Gangnam Style" that sounds like [...]
This week's In The Spotlight is on Patty Griffin, where Jeff Tweedy waxes about audience talkers, Solomon Burke plays one of Griffin's favorite covers, and four relative unknowns win your heart.
Local rockers Purling Hiss celebrate the release of Water On Mars at Johnny Brenda's tonight. The new LP is the trio's major label debut (through Drag City) and presents the bristly lo-fi guitar rock of previous releases in a more polished, hi-fi resolution while retaining the amped up excess of feedback and noise. The Key ... Continue reading
The Allman Brothers Band continued their 11-show residency at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on Wednesday night. In line with what we reported , there were plenty of guests who sat in with the band at various points in the show. [All Photos by Dino Perrucci ] For the first set, the Allmans mixed classics such as Midnight Rider and Good Clean Fun with the second-ever rendition of the Lesh/Haynes original Spots of Time. Towards the end of the set [...]
Filed under: Beats , Clip , Yankee Panky Tagged: album , champagne and wine , Joan osborne , new , single
Cover Me counts down the best cover albums of the year. Read about them all, and listen to songs.
I've always considered myself to be a diehard urbanite with no significant fondness for the great outdoors. But after decades of living in concrete jungles, Ubud has got me rethinking that particular self-categorization. As I prepare to leave after two days on this side of Bali's paradise, I'm realizing that I haven't eaten a single meal completely indoors since my arrival in Indonesia on Monday. This from a guy who always picks the table on the side of the entrance with functioning AC! No, I'm not about to pack up my tent and go camping [...]
Incoming: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Family of the Year, Voxhaul Broadcast, Bob Mould, Miike Snow, Daughter, Lamb of God, All Time Low, Kid Koala, the Donkeys, Alanis Morissette, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, R. Kelly, Mariachi El Bronx, Lord Huron, Husky, Other Lives, Woodkid, Saint Etienne, the All-American Rejects, Electric Guest, Joan Osborne, HARD Day of the Dead, Divine Fits Above: Woodkid , the nom de tune of French director, graphic artist and musician Yoann Lemoine, has earned notice not just for his dramatic music but his spectacular videos. He makes [...]
1. Jodie Foster She's the reason why it's about to get even hotter on November 19. 2. "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" Paul Simon I was only 6 years old when this single came out in 1975, so it was possibly the first Paul Simon song I ever heard. For years, I assumed it was by a black singer, though now I'm not really sure why. I don't think I realized it was sung by the same guy who sang "The Sounds of Silence" with Garfunkel on my sister's 45 until nearly 10 [...]
As you might have noticed if you've tried to download any live shows here in the past few days, Demonoid is down. No one really knows how long it will be down, but in the meantime I'm still trying to figure out the best way to link to those shows. Bayfiles is great in that [...]
Singer Joan Osborne talks about her life in music, her new album; Bring It On Home and how she's developed her style. From receptionist to legendary singer, Osborne keeps it real in the ever changing music industry. Filed under: Beats , Clip , Yankee Panky Tagged: album , bring it on home , cover , interview , Joan osborne , new
An album of hand-picked vintage blues and soul songs which includes tracks originally made famous by American blues masters such as Sonny Boy Williamson ("Bring it on Home"), Muddy Waters ("I Want to Be Loved"), as well as recordings originally released by some of the greatest R&B singers ever including Ray Charles ("I Don t Need No Doctor"), Al Green ("Rhymes") and Otis Redding ("Champagne and Wine"). This album is one for you to decide whether you like or not - it seems to divide the critics equally Most reviews are positive [...]
Filed under: Beats , Clip , Yankee Panky Tagged: album , interview , Joan osborne , new , single
Joan Osborne comes back. More covers, more shake and bake. Put on your old boots! Filed under: Beats , Haiku Review , Yankee Panky Tagged: album , bring it on home , joan , new , osborne , review
Ren Harvieu is our newest muse. We love her vocals, look and stylings. She's got it all. Check her out! Related articles Alive: "Through The Night" by Ren Harvieu (loft965.com) Alive: Ren Harvieu performs "Open Up Your Arms at the BBC! (loft965.com) Alive: "Open Up Your Arms" by Ren Harvieu at Gigwise! (loft965.com) SWV's new album "I Missed Us" has leaked! (loft965.com) Sleeve: "Through [...]
Filed under: Beats , Clip Tagged: album , Joan osborne , music , new
From NPR Music: Joan Osborne has just returned to the national stage with an album of her favorite blues and R&B songs, Bring It On Home. The collection, co-produced with guitarist Jack Petruzzelli, features tracks made famous by Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Al Green andOtis Redding. Osborne offered her interpretations of these classic cuts during a webcast from World Cafe Live in ... Continue reading
Joan Osborne digs into her blues and soul roots Joan Osborne’s 1995 smash, “One of Us,” may be the best thing that ever happened to her commercial fortunes, but her inability to follow-up its chart-topping success is more likely the best thing that ever happened to her artistry. In the wake of the triple-platinum Relish , Osborne receded into touring, social activism, musical study and guest appearances, taking five years to issue a follow-up that couldn’t possibly repeat the success of her major label debut. But in failing to [...]
Joan Osborne—the Kentucky-born singer-songwriter who released the 1995 hit single "One Of Us" (originally written by The Hooters' Eric Bazilian)—will perform a Free At Noon concert at World Cafe Live on Friday, April 6th. Tickets become available to the general public here after today’s FAN concert featuring Delta Spirit. For earlier access to Free At Noon tickets, sign ... Continue reading
THEME FOR GREAT CITIES
Cover Me
The Key
Hidden Track
LOFT965
Buzz Bands
IckMusic
Music For Humans
SqueezeMyLemon
Hyperbolium
Meet The Parents
Audiogold – State of Mind – Audio track
Watch The Killers cover The Strokes’ “Is This It”
Kanye West: Capa do novo álbum / Performance de “New Slaves” e “Black Skinhead” no SNL
