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Jay Reatard dies at age 29:

And we all thought this celebrity death streak would come to an end. Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. (Jay Reatard), known for his solo work and a member of The Reatards and Lost Sounds, died during his sleep on Jan 13 at his home in Midtown, Memphis. Friends of Reatard told that he had complained of [...]

Songs about hating radio

I recommend an article from The AV club concerning songs about hating radio.

Best of the Naughts: Albums, Songs, and Videos

Yesterday we revealed the very worst songs of the past decade. Today, we're reflecting on the highlights including what made the 2000s the 2000s.

Worst Songs of the 2000s

The end of this decade has arrived, but a new one is just beginning. As this decade comes to an end, the Umbilical Chord team decided to recall the songs that really made our ears bleed. So, let the mayhem begin!

Happy Holidays!

Season's Greetings and a resolution to post more content, more frequently.

The Black Keys - Your Touch featured in Zombieland

The Black Keys "Your Touch"
Sometimes I like to create buzz for songs simply because I like posting pictures of zombies. Don't worry, it's not one of those times.

Eminem LL Cool J tribute

Eminem performing Rock The Bells

Kurt Vile - Freak Train

Kurt Vile has a new video and he's playing a show.

Pearl Jam - Fixer

Video for Pearl Jam's single Fixer

Unreleased Kid Cudi - Get it In

Never enough of that Cudi

Rakim ft Maino - Walk These Streets

New ish from Rakim

Lupe Fiasco - Fire

Lupe + Jimi = Fire

Vampire Weekend - Horchata

New Vampire Weekend....Sweeeeet

AC feat Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody Remix

AC raps over the Kings of Leon track Use 'Somebody'

Death Cab For Cutie - Meet Me on the Equinox

new video and song from Death Cab

Mos Def

MOS DEF - a fan of DOOM v.2
Doom gets even more praise from Mos Def

Amy Winehouse Rapping

Amy Winehouse Raps
Amy Winehouse tries her hand at RAP...horrible

50 vs Fat Joe round 5000

50 Cent Warns You! Listening To Fat Joe is Dangerous
50 disses Fat Joe.......again

The Dead Weather - Cut Like a Buffalo

Jack White is involved CLICK NOW!!

Los Campesinos - These Are Listed Buildings

New track and video from Los Campesinos
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