Michael Jackson

Obviously there are not enough words to describe the impact Michael Jackson had on the music world. I remember making up dances in 4th grade to Black or White and learning the sign language to We Are The World in P.E. I was shocked and so sad yesterday to hear of his passing. I am sure you all know the story by now, so I won't write about it here. Just wanted to post a few worthy MJ remixes.

Love you MICHAEL, you freaky old bastard you.

P.Y.T. (DJ Debonair Samir)
Rock With You (Daft Punk Remix)
Smooth Criminal (LAZRtag Remix)
Billie Jean (Daft Punk Bootleg Remix


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Music Videos

So, I've seen several really bizarre music videos lately...
This first one made its debut at the Moma a few months ago. The band members were college roommates at NYU and are members of the band Grizzly Bear as well. They're called 'Department of Eagles' and the song is called 'No One Does it Like You.' Its a bit violent, but its super interesting.





The second is from Empire of the Sun. Totally wacked:



The third is Lady Gaga...maybe the most ridiculous thing I've seen in a while:

Phish

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past six months you will surely know PHISH is BACK. Hells yes. This weekend they started their summer tour in Boston, playing at Fenway Park. Wish I coulda been there but Red Rox will have to suffice in August ;)

Run Toto Run does Passion Pit

maybe its the feeling of extreme giddyness of seeing Passion Pit this Thursday or maybe its because I've been playing Manners (see a few posts below) non stop for the past 2 weeks but I've got the fever, and what I need is more Pass!on P!t. This little ditty is a video I just found and super cute.




I am also digging this remix contest they put up a few months back. You had to take snippets of "Little Secrets" and make your own song.

Wooden Birds

I'm not too familiar with the music of American Analog Set, but I must say I am becoming a fan of lead singer/guitarist Andrew Kenny's side project Wooden Birds. Maybe it won't blow you away on your first listen but upon closer inspection, Kenny's lyrics and the simple melodies are quite intriguing. "Sugar" got me hooked...


Sugar
False Alarm



and p.s. he is from TEXAS, hell yeah.
playing in Houston - July 2nd and Austin - July 3rd