Saturday, May 7, 2022

"Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" by Ladies

 


Seattle, Washington trio (and radio KEXP darlings) Ladies put their unique spin on Canadian powerhouse Arcade Fire's tragic yet hopeful tale of a young man's sneaking out at night to clandestinely meet his girlfriend in the town center, briefly escaping the turmoil and misery at home.

The song is probably found on their album, which I'm guessing is called "Album."


Friday, May 6, 2022

"Friday I'm in Love" by Yo La Tengo




 It's Friday!  I'm in love!

Hoboken, New Jersey Indie darlings Yo La Tengo contribute this gentle acoustic rendering of Gother-than-Thou Rock Hall of Fame inductee The Cure's 1992 single "Friday I'm in Love." 

I don't care of Monday's green. Tuesday, Wednesday, Martin Sheen.


Thursday, May 5, 2022

"Mexican Radio" by Authority Zero


 Happy Cinco de Mayo!

To commemorate the day when General Ignacio Zaragoza celebrated both an unlikely victory over French troops against overwhelming odds AND having the coolest last name EVER, here's a cover of Wall of Voodoo's 1982 hit "Mexican Radio" by Mesa, Arizona Skate Punk band Authority Zero.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

"How Do You Sleep?" by Skywalker


 May the Fourth be with you!

In recognition of "Star Wars" Day, here's a song by Prague, Czechia modern metal band Skywalker.

The original is attributed to Grammy award winner Sam Smith. The official video  has over 327 million views on Vevo.  

So, in effect, the entire population of Bangladesh has seen his video.  Twice.



  

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

"Spiderhead" by Grouplove

 


Grouplove slow down and mellow out Kentucky psychedelic rockers Cage The Elephant's song about struggling with the painful memories of a relationship gone sour.

The comments on this video show how polarizing this version is, with listeners either adoring it or abhorring it.

I'm team Adore.  

Monday, May 2, 2022

"Drivin' on 9" by The Mayhaws

 


The Tallahassee Arts Guide describes local traditional Folk/World band The Mayhaws as "Making The Ramones sound like Hank Williams."

Here's their take on this country-tinged ballad popularized by Lollapalooza vets The Breeders.

Speaking of driving on 9, if you're heading to the Delaware beaches this summer, I'd suggest this route from Townsend down to Magnolia.  You skip the expensive tolls around the Air Force Base, and it's really not all that far out of the way.

Sunday, May 1, 2022

"Umbrella" by Manic Street Preachers


 

Welsh glam rockers Manic Street Preachers power through Barbados born songstress Rihanna's pledge of loyalty to a friend going through a rough patch, offering to help shelter the unfortunate soul from life's negativity under their umbrella-ella-ella-eh-eh-eh, under their umbrella-ella-ella-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh.