Music Archive - Ünnecessary Ümlaut

Nov 17, 2010 0

WTF: Don Draper vs. Samwell “What What (In The Butt)”

Because the Draper Says What? video just wasn’t enough. They—the internets—had to take it there. [Thanks, Mike]

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BONUS: EDDIE MURPHY’S CLASSIC

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EXTRA WTF CREDIT: See the rest »

Nov 17, 2010 2

Listen: M. Ward Covers Joanna Newsom, Led Zeppelin

I posted this tune back in a February Friday Five , but just read M. Ward will be offering his rendition of Joanna Newsom‘s Sadie for tribute compilation Versions of Joanna to benefit Oxfam. (via Pitchfork)

No word on if it’s a re-recorded version or this live take from a few years back.

M. Ward “Sadie” (Joanna Newsom cover) live take

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M. Ward also contributed to another benefit, a triple-disk tribute to Led Zeppelin for First Octave, a group who helps provide the Portland Public School system funds for music. A fantastic cause.

M. Ward “Bron-Yr-Aur”
from From The Land of Ice and Snow: The Songs of Led Zeppelin [order]

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Nov 17, 2010 1

Jingle: Best Coast x Wavves Christmas Song for … Target?!

Not the first time Best Coast has collaborated for a corporate-sponsored release. Remember the Kid Cudi x Best Coast track for Converse? Now they’re doin’ a holiday Christmas jingle.

Though I’m not a fan of Target, for me, gone are the days when musicians were considered sell outs for appearing on a big-business comp like this. It’s exposure. So now that you’re exposed, go buy their album at Mexican Summer records and see them live. (via Damien)

Download the entire Target Holiday Music comp FREE on November 28th.

HEAR IT NOW:

Best Coast x Wavves “Got Something For You”
from Target: The Christmas Gig

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Nov 12, 2010 1

MP3: Friday Five 11.12.2010 Birthmark (Nate Kinsella), Husky Rescue, La Sera, SF’s Girls, and Feist duet with Little Wings

Much to add to your shopping list. Enjoy thoroughly.

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Birthmark (Nate Kinsella) “Fossil Record” from Shaking Hands [follow]

Husky Rescue “We Shall Burn Bright” from Ship of Light [follow]

La Sera “Never Come Around” from Never Come Around 7″ [follow]

Girls “Thee Oh So Protective One” from Broken Dreams Club [follow] [order]

Feist & Little Wings “Look at What the Light Did Now”
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LOOK AT WHAT THE LIGHT DID NOW DVD TRAILER

This film documents the collaborative creative process behind Feist‘s award-slathered LP, The Reminder.

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Nov 12, 2010 0

Music to Drink Glögg to: Fredrik “White on White”

If you’ve never had Glögg it’s the Nordic version of mulled wine (warm, spiced, yummy). The perfect libation for thawing out after a Chicago winter’s day. Or San Francisco summer. This new Fredrik tune has the same effect. Beginning cold and wintery with a howling wind chorus and falling snowflake chimes. Finishing warm and soothing. Like, torrential blizzard outside and you’re too glögged to care.

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Fredrik “White On White” from Origami EP [follow]

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Our friends at The Kora Records sent this little surprise over early this week and I’ve been listening to it ever since. Was gonna include it on today’s Friday Five but decided it needed its own spotlight.

Hailing from Sweden and beginning as a duo, Fredrik Hultin and the awesomely bearded O. Lindefelt have added singer and instrumentalist Anna Moberg for their latest release. It’s only an EP but it provides a good taste of what’s to come from their new full length due in March 2011.

Pre-order the limited edition vinyl (with digital download) »

Nov 10, 2010 0

Behold: The Awesome Power of Music (on Babies)

Testament to the fact that babies = pure love. Therefore, music is, too. Enjoy.

Despite what this d-bag dad says, this is all about music and not weed.

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Here’s another one showing the power of tuneage, with Florence and The Machine. (Thanks, Mel!)

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Nov 5, 2010 0

MP3: Friday Five 11.04.10 New Smith Westerns, Tennis, Air Waves, Tapes ‘n Tapes, and Jónsi (live!)

Hot damn, there’s a ton of new music I’m really excited about here. Click the LP covers to go buy / pre-order their tunes. Worth it across the board.

As always, click here to play all Friday Fives like a rädio. Enjoy thoroughly.

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Smith Westerns “Weekend” from Dye It Blonde

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Tennis “Marathon” from Cape Dory

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Air Waves “Knockout”(feat. Jennifer Moore) from Dungeon Dots

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Tapes ‘n Tapes “Freak Out” from Outside

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Jónsi “Stars In Still Water” (Live at Origami Vinyl)

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Nov 5, 2010 0

Music Vid: Cat-Laden “Red Lights” by Holy Fuck

Think Toonces The Driving Cat. And his whole band. The latest video by Holy Fuck directed by See the rest »

Oct 31, 2010 0

MP3: ¡Viva Halloween!

No, I didn’t put Viva in a bat costume. But I did pose her and take her picture. Is that creepy enough for ya?

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Karen Elson “The Ghost Who Walks” from The Ghost Who Walks

The Postmarks “Everyday Is Halloween” (Ministry) from Unsorted

Alex Goose “Success” from The Blueprint 3 Outtakes

Dead Man’s Bones “My Body’s A Zombie For You” from s/t

Trailer “Ghost In the Invisible Bikini” from Ghouls With Attitude 2

The Unicorns “Tuff Ghost” from Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone

The Cramps “Zombie Dance” from Songs The Lord Taught Us

Black Hat Brigade “Zombie City Shake” from Fathers EP

Sufjan Stevens “They Are Night Zombies!! They Are Neighbors!! They Have Come from Illinois

Broken Bells “The Ghost Inside” from s/t

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Oct 31, 2010 0

Spooky: Lynda Carter Dancing with KISS

For a moment, forget about Lynda Carter‘s see-through breasts.

Unlike the unconvincing CHiPs KISS Homage of ’82, the boa-wielding KISS clones are pretty damn convincing. Or are they the real deal? See the rest »

Oct 30, 2010 0

MP3: Friday Five 10.29.10 Generationals, Fang Island, Crystal Castles + Robert Smith, Devendra Banhart Covers David Bowie, and Twin Shadow

Enjoy thoroughly. [Hear past Friday Fives here]

Generationals “Trust” from Trust EP

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Fang Island feat. Andrew W.K. “Patterns On The Wall”

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Crystal Castles feat. Robert Smith “Not In Love”

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Devendra Banhart and Megapuss “Sound And Vision”
from We Were So Turned On: A Tribute To David Bowie

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Twin Shadow w/ Hooray For Earth “A Place We Like”
from Forget (Bonus Track)

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Oct 29, 2010 0

TRON: New Clip “Quorra Saves Sam,” Daft Punk “Derezzed” Music Video and NTEIBINT Remix

New clip just released featuring Quorra (Olivia Wilde) at the helm of a double-seater light car. Suh-weet.

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DAFT PUNK “DEREZZED”

Here’s the official music video off Daft Punk‘s original Tron Legacy Soundtrack.

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NTEIBINT REMIX VIDEO

Sure, it’s no TRON x Michael Jackson remix, but this re-edit/remix by NTEIBINT does a nice job of giving us one more reason to watch this same, awesome footage. December’s oh-so-close.

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Oct 22, 2010 0

MP3: Friday Five 10.22.10 Alex Goose, Sunbeam Rd., Secret Knives, Anamanaguchi, and Dexy’s Midnight Runners

The rain can suck it. Here’s five tunes to get you through whatever weather this week’s thrown at’cha. Enjoy thoroughly.

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Alex Goose “Success” from The Blueprint 3 Outtakes free download

Sunbeam Rd. “Waves” from Turtles, Magnets, Animals EP [follow]

Secret Knives “The Northwest States” from Affection [MySpace]

Anamanaguchi “Airbrushed” from Airbrushed (Single) [follow]

Dexy’s Midnight Runners “Plan B” from Let’s Make This Precious

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Oct 18, 2010 0

Jeremy Fish: Storytime With Creepy Uncle Fish

Last month Aesop Rock, with the help of other “multifarious” contributors, launched the blog 900 Bats as “… a creative resource for arts, information, and oddities.” Now the site is brimmin’ with re-blog-worthy goods. Here’s two episodes of a promising series from one of my fave SF artists, Jeremy Fish, Storytime With Creepy Uncle Fish. Created with Alexander Tarrant and Justin Metros.

In case you missed the Playboy above, these stories are not for the kiddies.