Kidztomania
All I remember in music class when I was young was Frère Jacques and Kumbaya but it seems like that’s all about to change.
Gregg Breinberg and his class of New York kids aka PS22 Chorus have taken music or choir class to a whole new level. By adopting popular songs that most of the pupils know, they’ve added a new lease of life on a dying mandatory curriculum class and become an internet sensation at the same time.
Phoenix’s stand-out track from their last album is their latest project which you can watch below and we think it’s really really nice.
Who knows what’s next for PS22 Chorus but the sky’s the limit. Surely.
PS22 Chorus -- Lisztomania (Phoenix Cover)
Cover Up
I’m a big fan of Paolo Nutini since the release of his second album. To be honest I enjoyed some of his first album but I do think it was down to my age at the time but nevertheless the chorus-heavy catchy songs were on my old 3rd generation iPod for a good while. I’m hopefully going to catch him at the Royal Albert Hall in April and, I really hope I hear this brilliant Arcade Fire cover of Wake Up.
Paolo Nutini -- Wake Up (Arcade Fire Cover) -- download
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Another interesting cover but not as strong in my opinion is by Ellie Goulding whose certainly not shy of trying her hand at a range of covers including Bon Iver’s The Wolves (Act I & II) and Passion Pit’s Sleepyhead. She covers Temper Traps Sweet Disposition recorded from a gig and it’s good enough to make it on Mahogany but it’s by no means a desert island disc.
Ellie Goulding -- Sweet Disposition (Temper Trap Cover) -- download
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Paolo Nutini -- Wake Up (Arcade Fire Cover)
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Editors – Feel Good Inc (Gorillaz cover)
With the Gorillaz album around the corner I thought I’d republish this Editors post that we did way back in March when we were only little.
I think this acoustic version does the song a lot of justice. Firstly because it’s so far from the original and also because I’m a massive fan of Tom’s dark and moody vocals. It’s also nice how they incorporated a bit of their own stuff at the end.
Editors – Feel Good Inc – download
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Our Thoughts Are With You
After Beastie Boys member Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch recently revealed he was diagnosed with cancer the All Points West concert had to find a replacement and Jay-Z took the offer.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Jay-Z paid fitting tribute to the man.
We wish Adam and his family a full recovery and hopefully another record when the dust settles.
Chris Martin -- Fight For Your Right (To Party)
Jay-Z -- No Sleep Til’ Brooklyn
I HEART It Through The Grapevine
If you live in London or are ever in London, I strongly suggest you visit The Kings Head pub in Kilburn.
Recently reopening doors they were supplied a jukebox by Rough Trade records which means there are some incredible hidden gems within the ancient machine.
Not all the tracks are from Rough Trade records however which means there are some golden oldies waiting to be played.
One of them is the cover of I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Creedence. Amazing cover.
Creedence Clearwater Revival – I Heard It Through The Grapevine
The Rise and Rise of Lupe
When I first heard Lupe Fiasco was planning to retire after his yet to be finished third album, I wasn’t disappointed at all.
Lupe is unmistakably one of the freshest rappers around who has taken the likes of Jay-Z and Kanye West by storm and taken the ‘backpack rap’ troop to new heights.
So why I am not disappointed?
Because he’s delivered. He’s delivered his musical message, portrayed himself through style and grace and toured the world to sell out crowds. So unlike others who keep pushing out vague albums and videos that get tackier and tackier, Lupe doesn’t need to milk the cow unnecessarily.
We’ve all heard our fair share of rap retirement stories but Fiasco seems sincere.
Let’s bath in his glory and listen to some good ol’ Lupe.
Lupe Fiasco – Little Weapon
Lupe Fiasco – Happy Industries
Lupe Fiasco – Comin’ From Where I’m From
