Entries from December 8th, 2011

[video] Foster the People: “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)”

December 8th, 2011 by Matt

It’s got to be tough to make a video for “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)” given that everyone in America has spent the past couple of months hearing it soundtrack a commercial for a car (to be fair it is a good commercial). But it’s done quite well with this stylized driving instruction nightmare.

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[video] Major Lazer: “Original Don”

December 8th, 2011 by Matt

Major Lazer’s video for their new track “Original Don” has crossed Napoleon Dynamite with a late night infomercial for ninja weapons. Great Diplo cameo squeezed in the middle of this, too.

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Mixmas 2011 :: Yip Deceiver

December 8th, 2011 by Matt

If it’s December, then you know it’s Mixmas time at You Ain’t No Picasso! Each year I get a bunch of my favorite bands to contribute themed mixes and share their thoughts about each of the tracks. MP3: Yip Deceiver – For All the Haters Nicolas Dobbratz of Athens, GA’s Yip Deceiver picked a great [...]

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[video] Unknown Mortal Orchestra: “Bicycle”

December 8th, 2011 by Matt

“Bicycle” almost edged out “How Can You Luv Me” in my favorite songs of 2011 list. But that song’s not going un-honored this week, as it’s got this great video to go along with it now. Enjoy the video and strongly consider going out and picking up a copy of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s new record!

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[video] Portugal. The Man do “All Your Light” acoustically

December 7th, 2011 by Matt

Just days after Portugal. The Man’s “All Your Light” was named one of my top 10 songs of the year, I was asked if I wanted to debut this awesome video of the group performing the same song acoustically. It’s a great capture of a wonderful performance. Even in this vastly different form, you can [...]

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[video] Sunday Valley do new song “Goodbye” for 10in20

December 7th, 2011 by Matt

The 10in20 project continues with this new track from Sunday Valley. Now that the first three bands have recorded and released their contribution to the project, we should be getting a new announcement any day now! Download the studio quality songs at 10in20′s bandcamp page.

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Air team up with Beach House’s Victoria Legrand on “Seven Stars”

December 7th, 2011 by Matt

If you need a female to provide vocals to your project, picking Beach House’s Victoria Legrand is just about the smartest move you can make (provided you aren’t a punk band). Air did just that for their new song “Seven Stars” off their upcoming record Le Voyage Dans La Lune, a soundtrack to the classic [...]

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[video] Community’s Troy and Abed perform Christmas rap

December 7th, 2011 by Matt

Community is the best, you guys. Here’s a sneak preview of this week’s Christmas episode featuring some awesome lyrics about a Christmas loophole for a Jehovah’s Witness.

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Mixmas 2011 :: These United States

December 7th, 2011 by Matt

If it’s December, then you know it’s Mixmas time at You Ain’t No Picasso! Each year I get a bunch of my favorite bands to contribute themed mixes and share their thoughts about each of the tracks. MP3: These United States – I Want You To Keep Everything These United States didn’t release an album [...]

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