This first one is more of an Antz favorite. He has a penchant to what I like to call "Music to slit your wrists to". Pretty melancholy, sad-sack tunes *hence his love of Radiohead* But I can't say I dislike this chick. I downloaded her Covers album and it's pretty rad
"Troubled Waters" Cat Power
I have liked this band for a few years now. They are definitely on my bands to see live list. Groovy tunes.
"Golden Skans" Klaxons
Sometimes I am in the mood for some happy music. This band is pretty mainstream and this is what I consider an "oldie" but they aren't too annoyingly trendy *or maybe they are*. Oh well, I've been rockin' out to this song all week.
"A-Punk" Vampire Weekend
Nothing makes me happier than a sweet 80's tune. Aimee & I are both pretty much obsessed with the movie 16 Candles. I know every single song on the soundtrack but I just downloaded these guys yesterday when Aimee came over. We were totally geeking out!!
"If You Were Here" Thompson Twins
Contrary to popular belief, I am an undercover Rockabilly chick...I like a bunch of psychobilly bands and enjoy partaking in East LA cholita fashion, example: *ok, bad example, can't seem to find the photo I had in mind, but here's me and Flav*
"Haunted Cathouse" Nekromantix
I think it's blasphemy for anyone to even attempt to cover a Björk song *I'm looking at you Thom Yorke* but Aimee brought a cover to my attention that I didn't throw a major eye roll at. It seems that Björkie was being honored and Swedish pop singer Robyn *who I loveeee* sang a tribute to her. So hauntingly pretty, I am looking for it on iTunes!!
"Hyperballad" Cover of Björk by Robyn
So of course Antz & I have been playing ridiculous amounts of Music is Awesome but this is not your ordinary kid's singing "the farmer and the dell". There are such amazing bands *The Shins, Ladytron, Of Montreal and Biz Markee* to name a few. I fell in love with this band from watching YGG, I would be interested to hear more from them.
"Listen" Paco
Let's get in the spirit of Halloween with some Nightmare Before Christmas covers. The first one is a chick I adore and had the privilege of seeing live a few years ago. Too bad she only puts an album out once every 4 years. She's a total recluse/weirdo but her voice is fantastic.
"Sally's Song" Fiona Apple
The next NBC cover is a band I really like *Antz can't stand them* but I really love the lead singer Brandon Flowers *but only in a gay way*. It's as pop as I like to get.
"This is Halloween" Panic at the Disco
And now, the song of the week!! I have massacred this song. I play it non stop *much to Antz dismay*. Since it appears to be covers week *not intentional* Here's a cover of a song I normally didn't like *not a fan of the original band* but the band covering it is super rad!! I love their take on it, so melodic and whimsical. Give me anything with an orchestra and a singer who can actually sing and I am happy happy. Yay!
"When You Were Young" Cover of The Killers by The Noisettes
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