/Tracks: Elzhi – It Ain’t Hard to Tell
Former Slum Village rapper Elzhi just released his new music video for “It Ain’t Hard to Tell,” a tribute to Nas, and one done incredibly well. Strong rhymes, good use of old Michael Jackson samples, and some great directing by Michael Castelaz, this song is the early favorite for Cut of the Summer. Also, with … Continue reading
/Tracks: Los Alguiens – El Internet
It’s never satisfying to post something after I’ve seen it on College Humor, but this video doesn’t even have 100,000 Youtube views at the time of this posting, and I have a feeling it could explode in the next week or so. Part of what we do here at CC is try to be early … Continue reading
/Tracks: Explosions in the Sky: Postcard From 1952
After a two year hiatus, Explosions in the Sky is back with their newly released EP, Take Care, Take Care, Take Care. This album features six great tracks including gems like “Postcards From 1952” and “Human Qualities.” Take Care, Take Care, Take Care is business as usual for Explosions with songs that feature the same … Continue reading
/Tracks: Passion Pit– Sleepyhead
Passion Pit, “Sleepyhead” on Vimeo. Listen to this song 20 times, put it in the vault for a while when you start to get sick of it, and then bring it back out again for 20 more consecutive plays. No matter what we do, we can’t seem to get this track out of our heads. … Continue reading
/Tracks: The Head and the Heart: Lost In My Mind
Loving this band from Seattle, The Head and the Heart. I saw them on Conan Thursday night, where they played this song, Lost In My Mind. It was sick. Unfortunately, the official music video is unavailable for this blog–but it’s worth checking out on Youtube. For now, I’ll include another solid version of the song, … Continue reading
Knowmads: Do It For the Love
More of that 2-0-sickness from Knowmads. This time: Do It For the Love.
Beastie Boys Album Trailer
The Beastie Boys are releasing a new album called Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. In anticipation for the drop, they’re also making a promo movie called Fight For Your Right Revisited featuring a ridiculous cast. Susan Sarandon, Will Farrell, Will Arnett, Elijah Wood, Rashida Jones, David Cross, Kirstin Dunst, Seth Rogen, Danny McBride and Rainn … Continue reading
Famous Youtube Singer Who I Had Never Heard of Before but Who Is Remarkably Talented, IMHO
This girl has a fantastic voice, and her piano buddy kicks awesome.
Knowmads
Seattle-native Knowmads can drop a line like fishing. River Runs Deep is this hip-hop duo’s most popular song on Youtube. Here’s that vid: And here’s an ill live version of the same song: I first got turned onto Knowmads over Christmas 2010, and I think they’re sick. Definitely one of my favorite musical ensembles out … Continue reading
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