THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: …with SHINDIG CHRISTMAS '64! Part One includes The Beach Boys' "Dance, Dance, Dance," Bobby Sherman and Donna Loren singing "Keep on Searching," the Righteous Brothers doing "The Jerk" and an…
Read MoreSCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS get a feature plus tracks via NPR's Day to Day. They also kicked off a new series at the 'Gum with a video of "Caldo." And they have a…
Read MoreMUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY: The fake synth band fronted by Zooey Deschanel in the upcoming Jim Carrey flick Yes Man, perform a "Sweet Ballad" that is anything but. Technically SFW, but probably inappropriate.…
Read MoreBON IVER brought three drummers to play "Skinny Love" for Dave last week. NEW RELEASES: The French Exit and Various Artists have albums streaming during this very thin week via Spinner. THE…
Read MoreBLOC PARTY presents a fractured fairy tale in "One Month Off," from the band's upcoming album. THE SPINTO BAND brought their irrepressible energy to the World Cafe for a set you can…
Read MoreTHE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: …with THE BAND! The Last Waltz, billed as a "farewell" concert after 16 years of touring, found The Band joined by special guests, including Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond,…
Read MoreTHE BEACH BOYS serve up a vintage take on "Little St. Nick." Contrary to what it says at the link, it's from Shindig!, iirc. SMASHING PUMPKINS: Billy Corgan talks to the Chicago…
Read MoreTHE RACONTEURS' bluegrass version of "Old Enough," with Ricky Scaggs and Ashley Monroe, is online, with a hint of Everlys. MATTHEW SWEET played a short set for Mountain Stage, which you can…
Read MoreOH, PRETTY WOMAN: All Things Considered marked the 20th anniversary of the death of rock 'n' roll pioneer Roy Orbison with the backstory of his signature hit. Here's a star-studded version with…
Read MoreKERMIT the FROG covers LCD Soundsystem's "New York, I Love You, But You're Bringing Me Down"? No, that's the actual track, and James Murphy appears to cop to the Kermit influence. RAPHAEL…
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