Archive for December, 2008

Album Review: The Fireman – Electric Arguments

Hear ye, hear ye! Sir Paul McCartney and friend (Youth) would like to impart some music to improve your soul! McCartney’s umpteenth record and third cut with Youth under the pseudonym The Fireman, Electric Arguments demonstrates why we all should pay attention to arguably the greatest pop songwriter.

Too cute: Indie sweethearts engaged

According to a recent post on Stereogum, one of our 2008 Indie Sweethearts is no longer available.

Friday Fuel 11: Heat Miser/Snow Miser – I’m Too Much

Okay, so this is really two songs, called “The Snow Miser Song” and “The Heat Miser Song” but that title would be stupendously long. Anyway, I apologize in advance for how badly this song is going to get stuck in your head… at least the horns. This is from The Year Without Santa Clause. I’m [...]

Cover of the Week 04: Sexual Healing

The original is one of my favorite songs of all time. Ben Harper isn’t quite as sensual as Marvin Gaye, but just the fact that he can hold a candle to the original says something about how talented he is. (The music doesn’t start until about 1:30)

My Recommended Study Music

It’s Finals Weak Week here at the University of Maryland, so I decided to take the time out of studying to post some of my favorite studying music, so that it may benefit you, our readership, and my fellow student. I may add to this post as the day goes on, we’ll see. Anyway, check [...]

Peter Gabriel & Hot Chip Cover Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend have been name-dropping Mr. Gabriel in more than one song this year and he has definitely taken notice. The first of these Peter-inspired tunes is “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” and as a big influence of the Vamp boys he mentioned covering it not too long ago. Well, with the help of Hot Chip [...]

New Music/Video from SNL & The Lonely Island

You’ve definitely seen this video already and if you haven’t, you’re behind the viral video curve. The newest Digital Short from SNL comes our way from the usual gang – Andy Samberg, Jorma Ticcone and Akiva Schaffer. What you probably don’t know is that they are actually their own comedy group and did plenty before [...]

The 2008 Terrapinion Awards

The 1st Annual Terrapinion Awards are here bringing you the best and worst of the year in music. Weigh in with your comments here on this post.

Friday Fuel 10: John Butler Trio – Daniella

This funky joint from John Butler Trio‘s 2007 album Grand National will definitely get you groovin on a Friday like you should. 

Ludachristmas Music Mix 2008

I have taken the pleasure of compiling this special Ludachristmas Music Mix. It consists of only the best Christmas songs and, more specifically, only the best recordings of them. So pour yourself a cup of cheer, plug in your Christmas lights, put on your slanket, and enjoy some Christmas tunes.