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Sunglasses is the Savannah-based duo of Samuel Cooper and Brady Keehn, better known when they're jamming as 8000 Bam Bam (a nod to Andre 3000) and Baby Seal. The duo met during post-production for Sam's senior film project in college. Shortly thereafter they recorded and produced the songs "Referee" and "Whiplash" in Brady's bedroom. Then just a couple of weeks after they made the vibe-inducing video for "Whiplash," they were signed with Lefre Records, the same home label for Neon Indian and The Delta Mirror. The band's new self-titled EP plays like an tropical version [...]

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Let me tell you what I love. Nerds, stop-motion, and when multiple people wear monochromatic unitards and then do synchronized dance moves (because it reminds me of the tasty rainbow that is Skittles). This new video from OK Go features all of the above, and is all sorts of DIY awesome, which just goes to show you don't need CGI or controversial religious imagery over a crotch to make a rad video. Watch below:

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The Ready Set is Jordan Witzigreuter Hailing from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jordan Witzigreuter created The Ready Set at only age 16 after being in multiple bands earlier on. He released his Cascade EP in 2008 and then the Stays Four The Same EP the following year. Also, he did a collaboration with Christofer Drew (Never Shout Never) for his holiday song "The Blizzard of '89" and had his song "Drain Notes" featured on this year's Take Action Tour Compilation. After hearing a demo of his single "Love Like Woe" Pete Wentz from Fall [...]

When Lady Gaga's video for 'Alejandro' premiered, Katy Perry posted an oddly timed comment to her Twitter page: Katy has since ammended the statement to a French radio station, and pointed out that she just feels using blasphemy is "cheap" in general, and the statement was NOT aimed at Lady Gaga. Of course, Katy Perry addressing this is no shock. For there is absolutely NOTHING cheap in any of her performances or videos. Her new video for 'California Gurls' is RIFE [...]

When Lady Gaga's video for 'Alejandro' premiered, Katy Perry posted an oddly timed comment to her Twitter page: Katy has since ammended the statement to a French radio station, and pointed out that she just feels using blasphemy is "cheap" in general, and the statement was NOT aimed at Lady Gaga. Of course, Katy Perry addressing this is no shock. For there is absolutely NOTHING cheap in any of her performances or videos. Her new video for 'California Gurls' is RIFE [...]

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I'm not going to pretend I understand what the acid trip is going on in this awesome new Gorillaz music video (directed by Jamie Hewlett) but here's what I got out of it: Titanic overtones, pirate pilot bombers, super bad-ass girl with giant gun, one of the Gorillaz spits out an entire one-eyed octopus, Snoop Dogg , De La Soul , and Lou Reed are just driving around in submarines (NBD), there is a giant beached rhino whale with a creepy alien man scratching his back, and we end up at the Gorillaz secret [...]

Last week, I posted a playlist that focused on girls who had songs written about them. Jessica, Samantha, Natasha... a ton of great songs, but what about dudes? There are a ton of songs written for and about GUYS as well, and here are a select few that I think your ears deserve! 1. Lady Gaga – "Alejandro" 2. M.I.A. – "Jimmy" 3. Basement Jaxx – "Romeo" 4. Uffie – "Ricky" 5. Vampire Weekend – "Jonathan Low" 6. Mew – [...]

This past weekend, bands of all shapes, sizes, and most importantly SOUNDS came together in the middle of nowhere, also known as rural Manchester, Tennessee. Buzznet wants to know - which Bonnaroo band has the swagger, style, and sound that best represents who YOU are?

Leah Turner is someone that we have our eyes on! With a little bit of Joan Jett, a dash of No Doubt (circa 1990) and some PINK! hair, Leah Turner has been popping up on the blogs and forums and we thought we'd give you a special treat! She has recorded with Ben Harper and shared the stage with everyone from Adam Lambert to The Killers, and now her new single "DIGI-HO" is available for download on iTunes. Leah gave Buzznet an exclusive NEW VIDEO and wants to hear from you about your definition of a DIGI-HO. [...]

MUSIC RECOMMENDATION GALORE!!1!. I'm bored. Hai guise. JJ72 Sounds like: Placebo when they were fiercer. Like for real, lead singer sounds like Molko and Grace Slick's illegitimate child. JJ72 was a trio formed in 1999 when music was still awesome but, alas, they never got the recognition or the fame they deserved. They recorded 2 albums and were about to release a 3rd but it never happened and then they broke up and it makes me sad cause these were [...]

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Each member of the band has created playlists including songs from some of their favorite artists. Which playlist do you like most?

In honor of Levi's new Pioneer Sessions with She & Him , Buzznet is hooking up 1 lucky winner with a limited edition Levi's Pioneer Sessions Crosley Turntable and some other sweet stuff! 1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER RECEIVES: One (1) Levi's Pioneer Sessions Crosley Turntable One (1) Levi's trucker jacket One (1) Levi's Pioneer Session tee-shirt [...]

So, Yesterday was the big day for me! It started with me waking up pretty early to leave on a 3-hour journey to Kansas City to see the Bamboozle Concert. Of course, it was worth it, but I would first like to thank Buzznet and Bamboozle Roadshow for giving me these tickets and letting me have such a great time! It was absolutely amazing! :) Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the opening [...]

This month's mixtape is another ecclectic mix of wild party tunes - pop, Japanese pop, electronic, punk, hip-hop, garage, rockabilly, alternative, and psychedelic tunes are swimming through this playlist of summertime jams. Enjoy them now, because next month they will be replaced with my July mixtape! What's your favorite song on my June mixtape? [...]