The Next Big Thing: Us

Liz and I started a band:
Name: Let's Make Out
First Album: Mormon Chaos!
Red on vox, Liz on guitar and awesome indie girl hair, our friend Matty K on percussion and hatin'

We've not actually practiced or anything, but we have been thinking of awesome songs to cover. Our list so far:
"Superstar" by The Carpenters
"Better Man" by Pearl Jam
"Acid Tongue" by Jenny Lewis
"Express Yourself" by Madonna
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" by The Band
"With Arms Outstretched" by Rilo Kiley



So, here's where you come in, dear reader. What other awesome songs should we cover? Keep in mind, these songs should a) sound good with only voice, guitar and drums, b) make drunken bar goers sing a-long and/or not throw things at us, and c) be musically easy to learn because, obviously, we're not planning on putting a lot of work into this. Suggest away!

Ben Folds + Dr. Dre = Magic

For Beckeye.

Here is Ben Folds' version of Dr. Dre's classic "Bitches Ain't Shit" (mos def not suitable for blasting in your cube at work). Possibly the funniest effing cover ever. When I saw Ben in concert a few years ago, he told us many people thought he'd recorded the song as a joke, but he said, "If it was a joke, I wouldn't have wasted such a great melody on it." Word, Ben.



That's some real conversation for your ass.

Imposing My Musical Taste on the World...Again

It's finally Friday! Tonight, my friend Annie and I are making 2 dozen cupcakes before grabbing Liz for a much needed Ladies Night (look out fellas of San Diego). Here's some music I will force Annie to enjoy during our pre-party (click on the link to hear them on Hype Machine. I'm not computer savvy enough to figure out how to let you listen to them as mp3s or whatever. Sorry):

You Can't Count on Me - Counting Crows: This is my favorite song off their new album (which is really good. Pick it up if you're a fan). My favorite lyric is "And I get off and you know why" even though I don't know why he gets off...or why I like this lyric.

July, July - The Decemberists: I've been loving this song for months now. It feels very "summer" and who doesn't like summer? (I was thinking the other day, as I walked to get some ice cream on a ridiculously hot evening, how much I wish I still had summer vacation. Sleeping in, getting hooked on some daytime soap, concocting crazy meals like dried spaghetti with melted cheese because my mom hadn't been shopping in awhile. Damn, I miss that.)

Always Be My Baby - David Cook: No, I will not stop with my obsession. Leave me alone!

Careless Whisper - Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright: I absolutely adore this cover. Two of my favorite artists covering one of the greatest, cheesiest bands of the 80's. Pure magic.

Sweet Darlin' - She & Him: Another current obsession and the song that makes me cool with the hipsters...which is really my goal in life.

As always, your listening suggestions are coveted below.

Also, today is No Pants Day. Ladies Night with no pants should be very interesting...

The Radiohead Covers Vol. 7

It's Thursday people! Time for Kermit the Frog's rendition of Radiohead's I Will:



(this is so spot on, it kinda freaks me out).

And click below to see Kermit sing NIN's Hurt:



Who knew a frog could make you teary? (actually, I did because Rainbow Connection always chokes me up.) Speaking of Rainbow Connection, check out Garney's myspace tomorrow for covers of Rainbow Connection by some of your favorite artists.

Next week, Neil Diamond stops by with an extra special Radiohead Cover. I can hardly contain my excitement!

Until then...

Music For Your Friday

The Hype Machine is the best thing ever. Click here to listen to 15 fun covers to get you through to the weekend. Here's the track list:

Lily Allen - Don't Get me Wrong (The Pretenders)
The Libertines - Eight Days a Week (The Beatles)
Bloc Party - Say It Right (Nelly Furtado)
Coldplay - Can't Get You Out of My Head (Kylie Minogue)
Snow Patrol - Crazy In Love (Beyonce)
Vanilla Sky - Umberella (Rihanna)
Death Cab for Cutie - Freefallin' (Tom Petty)
Christina Aguilera - Mother (The Beatles)
Travis - Hit Me Baby One More Time (Britney Spears)
The Pipettes - I Think We're Alone Now (Tommy James & The Shondells/Tiffany)
Damien Rice - Talkin' About a Revolution (Tracy Chapman)
Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright - Careless Whisper (Wham!)
Ben Folds - Such Great Heights (Postal Service)
Avril Lavigne - The Scientist (Coldplay)
Counting Crows - Rain King/Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen)

Enjoy.