May 102012
 

They Say It’s Your Birthday celebrates an artist’s special day with other people singing his or her songs. Let others do the work for a while. Happy birthday!

Paul David Hewson was born in Dublin on this day in 1960. It was in his teens, however, that he was given the moniker that would become an immediately recognizable name the world over, the name by which he would be known as for both his musical fame and his international influence – Bono. (The shades would come later.) Bono is many things, but it is important not to forget that, along with being a philanthropist and entrepreneur, he is (as U2 frontman) a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and 22-time Grammy winner. Continue reading »

Aug 032011
 

Quickies rounds up new can’t-miss covers. Download ‘em below.

Anamanaguchi composed the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World videogame soundtrack, which makes perfect sense. This so-called “chiptune” band built buzz by mixing Nintendo and Game Boy sounds with more traditional rock instruments. For their recent Daytrotter set, they took on indie favs M83 to further bolster their street cred.
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Jun 022010
 

Peter Gabriel covers are hitting fast and furious these days. In April we posted covers of every song off his classic So, featuring Fever Ray’s ominous “Mercy Street.” Now indie favorites Elbow give the track a brighter shine in the latest installment of Gabriel’s cover pairings. Gabriel covered Elbow’s “Mirrorball” on his fantastic covers disc Scratch My Back.
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