The Vinyl Mixtape

Jamie Cullum Jazzes Up Rihanna

2010-01-30T23:38:00.002-05:00

To kick off the year right (although it took me a while to get to it), let's start 2010 with a good cover. Jamie Cullum has been known for adding his own flair to some of today's hit songs. Remember his version of Kanye's "Gold Digger" or "Frontin'" by Pharrell? And instead of just doing these covers live, Cullum has decided to go all out and make a music video. While it's a pretty simple setup, Cullum's energy and crooning vocals flow and make head bopping infectious.

SOLOBOB's 'The Victim'

2009-12-14T00:19:00.001-05:00

Muppets Give 'Bohemian Rhapsody' a Makeover

2009-11-30T09:32:00.002-05:00

'Meet Me Halfway' - Black Eyed Peas

2009-10-16T00:10:00.000-04:00

'Life is Better' - Q-Tip feat. Norah Jones

2009-10-07T15:28:00.001-04:00

Mat Kearny & Diane Birch Go 'Dancing in the Dark'

2009-10-07T12:01:00.000-04:00

'Faster Faster Pussycat (Let's Go!)' - Ultra Naté feat. King Tutt

2009-10-06T12:00:00.001-04:00

The Killers & Wolfmother Collab on The Animals

2009-09-09T12:19:00.003-04:00

I recently saw The Killers perform this cover at the PNC Bank Arts Center, and it was not half bad.

YYY, Ian Brown and The Gossip Dish about the Fab Four

2009-09-09T12:09:00.001-04:00

Chester French Cover Shakira

2009-09-02T10:03:00.002-04:00

I apologize for the hiatus I took this summer, but I'm hoping to get this up and running again.

So here's DA and Max of Chester French with their own rendition of Shakira's "She Wolf".

MGMT Cover The Clean's 'Anything Could Happen'

2009-08-12T11:07:00.000-04:00

Parachute Croons About the 'Mess I Made'

2009-08-05T21:06:00.001-04:00

Arctic Monkeys Live on Web Transmission Today

2009-07-30T12:56:00.002-04:00

If you're hunting for new sounds and love the Arctic Monkeys, hop over to Web Transmission and see them perform new tracks from their 3rd album, Humbug -- out August 25th. The webcast will begin at 4 p.m. EST.

And if you're in the tri-state area on August 1st, they'll be playing All Points West in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

KC's 'Already Gone'

2009-07-30T12:50:00.003-04:00

I've been waiting for this song to come out as a single even though it sounds fairly similar to Beyonce's "Halo".

Weezer Does Lady Gaga and MGMT

2009-07-15T11:51:00.000-04:00

Dead Weather's 'Treat Me Like Your Mother'

2009-07-15T11:06:00.000-04:00

Colbie Caillat is Back and 'Fallin for You'

2009-07-14T12:28:00.002-04:00

Lily Allen Tries to Keep It Together in '22'

2009-07-13T12:00:00.002-04:00

By far one of my favorite songs off of It's Not Me, It's You.

And of course, I can't hate this song either.

Eric Hutchinson & Meiko Join Forces

2009-07-06T15:46:00.000-04:00

Drake on Film

2009-07-02T11:02:00.001-04:00

Thoughts

Beck Record Club Project Cover 'Waiting for the Man'

2009-07-01T14:47:00.001-04:00

Cobra Starship Hooks Up with Queen B

2009-07-01T12:07:00.002-04:00

It's so bad that it's good. Looks like Leighton Meester has one set of pipes on her, which she shows off on "Good Girls Go Bad" with Cobra Starship. Does this mean Taylor Momsen's The Pretty Reckless and Ed Westwick's The Filthy Youth have some stiff competition? Who knew the GG cast was so musical?

Razorlight Releases 'Hostage of Love'

2009-07-01T11:02:00.001-04:00

Thoughts?

Joy Jones Brings 'The Joy'

2009-06-24T10:00:00.002-04:00

If you like what you hear, make sure to download Joy Jones' cover of Nina Simone's "Be My Husband" here. And make sure to grab a copy of her album, Godchild, out on July 7.

Made After Midnight Busts Out the Ukelele on Paramore

2009-06-10T01:14:00.001-04:00

Wale & Lady Gaga Are 'Chillin'

2009-06-09T12:05:00.000-04:00

Black Eyed Peas 'Gotta Feeling'

2009-06-08T13:12:00.002-04:00

Make sure to grab their album, The E.N.D., tomorrow.

New from Coconut Records

2009-06-08T12:55:00.001-04:00

Check out Jason Schwartzman and his "Microphone".

Babies and Monsters Bring the Twisted to MGMT's 'Kids'

2009-06-04T17:42:00.003-04:00

Joe Jonas Struts to 'Single Ladies'

2009-06-03T21:34:00.000-04:00

Gag or LOL? You decide.

Rock Band Beatles Trailer is Out

2009-06-03T20:53:00.000-04:00

Laura Izibor Brings Back Soul

2009-06-03T17:09:00.006-04:00

If you've seen Step Up 2: The Streets and P.S. I Love You or catch Grey's Anatomy every week, you've heard of Laura Izibor. This Dublin export has been compared to the likes of Joss Stone, Alicia Keys and Jill Scott and has opened for legends including James Brown and the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. Izibor will finally be dropping her debut album, Let Truth Be Told (via Atlantic Records) on June 16 as well as playing a few dates on American soil.

June 10 - Pontiac Garage @ House of Blues - Dallas
June 12 - Vinyl - Atlanta
June 15 - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
June 16 - Kennedy Center Millenium Stage - Washington DC
June 17 - S.O.B.’s - New York
June 20 - Joe’s Pub Late Show - New York
June 22 - House Of Blues - Chicago
June 23 - Palm Beach Improv - West Palm, Fl.

Here's the video for her single, "From My Heart to Yours,".
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What do you think? Will she make waves over here in the States?

Spinnerette Show Some 'Ghetto Love'

2009-06-03T13:02:00.003-04:00

Asher Roth Gives 'Boom Boom Pow' the Special Touch

2009-06-03T10:49:00.002-04:00

In early May, Asher Roth stopped by the BBC Live Lounge and decided to take on the Black Eyed Peas' new track "Boom Boom Pow". Not only did he kill the track, he even added his own lyrics to the mix (and you know how we all love creativity).

Regina Spektor - 'Eet'

2009-06-03T10:39:00.000-04:00

Who's excited about her upcoming album? I know I am.

Kings of Leon - 'Notion'

2009-06-03T10:38:00.000-04:00

Andy Milonakis Joins Major Lazer on 'Zumbie'

2009-05-30T12:08:00.003-04:00

It's already scary seeing Andy Milonakis with zombie makeup and rapping his best reggae voice, but you can't ignore the infectious beat.

Amazing Baby Show Off 'Headdress'

2009-05-30T12:06:00.002-04:00

Like it? Get some free tunes from the band's website, Amazingbaby.com.

Bat for Lashes Reveals Her 'Pearl's Dream'

2009-05-30T12:01:00.003-04:00

A wolf, body suit and two Natasha Khan's -- what more could you ask for?

Watch Freeland Live

2009-05-27T20:58:00.001-04:00

Welcome U-N-I

2009-05-27T14:59:00.008-04:00

Download U-N-I's single, "Land of the Kings," on greenlabelsound.com.

Paolo Nutini Sweetens Things Up with 'Candy'

2009-05-27T12:54:00.001-04:00

JB Gets 'Paranoid'

2009-05-27T11:36:00.002-04:00

Looks like the Jonas Brothers are growing up (and I guess Joe's retiring the flat iron). Here's their new video for "Paranoid" -- the first single off Lines, Vines and Trying Times, out on June 16. Read more about the video, the single and their upcoming album on Popeater.com.

AAR Go Glam with 'I Wanna'

2009-05-27T11:35:00.000-04:00

Kina Grannis Softens Up 'The Heart of Life'

2009-05-27T11:22:00.002-04:00

Giving John Mayer's "The Heart of Life" the lady's touch, Kina Grannis makes the already heartwarming song even sweeter. And if you want to see her live, she's slotted to play some dates and is even opening up for David Archuleta.

May 30 @ 2:30PM - Third Street Promenade - Santa Monica, CA
June 5 @ 7PM - Hiro Ballroom w/ David Choi and Chloe Temtchine - NYC
June 20 @ 7PM - San Diego Fair (w/ David Archuleta) - Del Mar, CA
June 28 @ 5:30PM - Pittsford Park Summer Concert Series (w/ Papa Doo Run Run) - Lake Forest, CA

Chester French Enter The Green Room

2009-05-27T11:19:00.001-04:00

Download the entire Zune performance at zune.net/greenroom.

Savoir Adore Get Playful with 'MERP'

2009-05-27T01:44:00.004-04:00

Like what you hear so far? Then download The Machines EP now for free on their savoiradore.com, and be sure to keep an eye out for their debut full-length album out soon.

YYY Debuts 'Heads Will Roll'

2009-05-26T15:39:00.001-04:00

Janelle Monae Hits Up Hudson Hotel's Private Park

2009-05-21T10:57:00.001-04:00

For more coverage of this event, check out Giant Step.

The Killers ' World We Live In'

2009-05-21T10:56:00.002-04:00

Say Hello to Your New American Idol

2009-05-20T22:49:00.002-04:00

Big surprise that Kris Allen won this year's American Idol (just kidding, I think many people figured as much). Regardless of who's team you're on, there's no denying that Allen rocked Kanye West's "Heartless."

Go on a Wild Ride with Parachute

2009-05-20T10:59:00.002-04:00

No Rest for Ne-Yo

2009-05-14T02:24:00.004-04:00

Does he ever take a break? Apparently not since Ne-Yo's back with some material to follow up last year's Year of the Gentleman. Thoughts?

Matt & Kim Strip Down for 'Lessons Learned'

2009-05-14T02:22:00.001-04:00

First '09 Summer Smash?

2009-05-14T02:17:00.002-04:00

Looks like Rihanna and Lady Gaga have teamed (with some help from Timbaland) up on the new track, "Silly Boy." Hmm I wonder who this is about? Or more importantly, will this be a dance hit just like every song these two have been known to generate?

Kasbian's 'Fire'

2009-05-13T21:48:00.001-04:00

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, Kasbian's latest effort, drops on June 8.

Marie Digby Gets Her 'Love & Sex & Magic' On

2009-05-13T00:06:00.000-04:00

It's been a while since I've featured anything done by Marie Digby, but alas she's done a new cover -- putting her vox on "Love and Sex and Magic" by Ciara featuring JT. What do you think of her version?

Paper Route's 'Carousel'

2009-05-11T00:16:00.000-04:00

LIttle J Rocks it Out

2009-05-10T23:30:00.002-04:00

Little J (aka Taylor Momsen) may be a whiz with her sewing machine on Gossip Girl, but it looks like she's got one pair of vocal chords. As the frontgirl for NYC-based Pretty Reckless, Momsen shows she's more than just Dan Humphrey's little sister. Performing at The Annex on May 5, Pretty Reckless will be opening on select dates for Aussie twins, The Veronicas, this summer. If you want see more from Pretty Reckless, check out LVLewitinn's YouTube Channel.

Get Your Tickets for the NYLON Summer Music Tour

2009-05-10T18:27:00.002-04:00

The Lineup includes Patrick Wolf, Living Things, Plastiscines, Jaguar Love and is hosted by Cory Kennedy and Peaches Geldof.

JUNE 5 - El Corazon, Seattle
JUNE 6 - Richards on Richards, Vancouver
JUNE 8 - Slims, San Francisco
JUNE 9 - The Roxy, LA
JUNE 12 - The Oriental Theater, Denver
JUNE 14 - Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis
JUNE 15 - The Bottom Lounge, Chicago
JUNE 17 - Mod Club, Toronto
JUNE 19 - Traif Music Hall, Buffalo
JUNE 20 - North Star, Philadelphia
JUNE 21 - The Middle East, Cambridge
JUNE 23 - Highline Ballroom, NYC (get tix)
JUNE 24 - Rock & Roll Hotel, DC
JUNE 26 - Cats Cradle, Chapel Hill
JUNE 27 - The Loft, Atlanta
JUNE 30 - Granada Theater, Dallas
JULY 1 - Antone's, Austin

Get your tickets now!

Iglu & Hartly Share the Musical Wealth

2009-05-08T17:46:00.002-04:00

Iglu & Hartly is giving away some music! Download "DayGlo" and
"Jump Out of Your Car". And if you love them, their album, And the Boom, is out now.

Katy 'Wakes Up in Vegas'

2009-05-07T08:45:00.001-04:00

Kollaboration Hit NYC Streets for 'Closer' Cover

2009-05-03T14:14:00.001-04:00

Featuring Vudoo Soul, Taiyo Na, Magnetic North, Alfa, G*LEE, Marie Choi, SiC, Kollaboration NY (stemming from umbrella non-profit Kollaboration supporting APIA artist community) show off their skills by covering Ne-Yo's summer '08 hit, "Closer." Set in the Big Apple, the video is not only masterfully done but also shows off the talents of these stars in the making.

If you want some more coverage, here are David Choi, Kina Grannis and Jane Lui with MTV Top Pop Group's Jazmin doing an acoustic version of Chris Brown's "Forever." Gotta love a group of people who can really harmonize!

And if you want to see even more from Kollaboration and will be in NYC, catch their show at the NYU's Skirball Center on June 27. Click here for more information or to buy tix.

KC Does 'Not Hook Up'

2009-04-29T14:16:00.002-04:00

Clarity Rocks 'Sex on Fire'

2009-04-29T13:56:00.003-04:00

Last night, a friend and I went down to Philly to catch the Parachute show at World Cafe Live. Local band Clarity, who opened for the guys, did a great cover of "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon and is perfect for cover of the week. (Sorry for the random chatter in advance. My friend didn't know I was filming the song.) Enjoy!

Caitlin Crosby Gets Playful in 'Still Have My Heart'

2009-04-22T14:00:00.007-04:00

Looks like singer-songwriter Caitlin Crosby is fighting off the boys in her new video, "Still Have My Heart". But these aren't just you're average Joes, Robert Hoffman, Jesse Spencer, Albert Reed, Ryan Hansen and (my personal favorite) Zachary Levi make cameos in the video -- playing one of Crosby's boy toys and funny dancing men. With its infectious head-bopping beat, this track will get you through your morning commute and even inspire you to dream about the one has your heart.

Check out the video, and tell Vinyl Mixtape what you think in the comments.

Want to see how Miss Crosby made this video happen? Check out her behind-the-scenes footage here.

Lady Gaga Covers Coldplay

2009-04-22T11:54:00.001-04:00

In a black and white hat that's perfect for the Kentucky Derby, Lady Gaga channels her inner Chris Martin and performs her version of Coldplay's Viva La Vida with a few flops here and there.

Freeland's 'Under Control'

2009-04-21T21:55:00.001-04:00

Like what you hear? You can download the track for free here.

100 Single Ladies Groove to Beyonce at Piccadilly Circus

2009-04-21T00:38:00.002-04:00

No, they weren't just doing it to celebrate being independent women. The spectacle was to promote Beyonce's free gig in November.

'Boom Boom Pow'

2009-04-20T23:41:00.001-04:00

You can't avoid that catchy beat. It just gets you moving.

Go Bananaz with Gorillaz

2009-04-20T23:32:00.002-04:00

Watch it on Babelgum now.

Get 'Love the Future' Now

2009-04-20T23:27:00.002-04:00

In less about half an hour, it'll be out. So get on it and grab your copy here. Not only can you order a copy of Chester French's album, you can even have a sleepover with them (for about $875, that is.)

Kanye on South Park

2009-04-10T12:07:00.001-04:00

Download the Chester French Mixtape Now!

2009-04-08T12:05:00.003-04:00

It's finally available for download. Get your Chester French fix here. And remember, Love the Future drops on April 21.

Chester French & Clinton Sparks Bring You Jacques Jams Vol. 1

2009-04-08T04:04:00.000-04:00

Get your download here.

Franz Ferdinand Give Britney's 'Womanizer' a Try

2009-04-08T04:03:00.000-04:00

Check Out Band of Skulls

2009-04-08T01:00:00.002-04:00

Like what you hear? Download "I Know What I Am" on iTunes for free now.

YYY Brings 'The Black Widow'

2009-04-01T21:59:00.000-04:00

Iglu & Hartly 'In This City'

2009-04-01T21:55:00.001-04:00

Company of Thieves Go Acoustic 'Even in the Dark'

2009-04-01T21:54:00.000-04:00

Parachute Channel Inner Billy Joel

2009-04-01T07:42:00.001-04:00

Formerly known as Sparky's Flaw, Parachute have been busy since I saw them at Maxwell's last summer. With a new name, new single and upcoming (and long awaited) album dropping this spring, here are the guys covering Billy Joel's "Movin Out" while touring with Jon McLaughlin. Make sure to keep an eye out for their debut full-length album, Losing Sleep, out this spring.

Arctic Monkeys Give Their Best 'Poker Face'

2009-03-25T10:18:00.000-04:00

NME.com spent some time with the Arctic Monkeys. And aside from the random banter, the guys end up doing their own interesting rendition of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face".

Common's 'The Light' from Levi's® Fader Fort

2009-03-23T22:45:00.001-04:00

I just love this song, and this version just makes the love grow even more.

GORILLAZ Go 'BANANAZ' in April

2009-03-23T21:55:00.002-04:00

If you're in NYC, particularly Soho, stop by the Apple Store on Prince Street and catch the special screening of the long-anticipated GORILLAZ doc, BANANAZ. Following the film, there will be a Q&A session with the film's director, Ceri Levy.

BANANAZ Doc
@ the Soho Apple Store
103 Prince Street (& Greene Street)
6:30 p.m. (but get there early because it's free!)

And if you can't wait, here's a sneak peak at the film.

John Mayer Steps into Hip Hop

2009-03-11T11:45:00.001-04:00

Behind the Shoot: Chester French's Album Cover

2009-03-11T11:40:00.002-04:00

Chester French's album, Love the Future, hits the market on April 21st, and here's a peak at what the album cover will look like.

Prodigy is Back

2009-03-11T11:34:00.001-04:00

ONO's George Craig Walks Runway in Milan

2009-03-11T11:28:00.001-04:00

One Night Only singer George Craig is exercising more than just his vocal chords these days. As one of Burberry's new models, he's not only in tons of their ad campaigns but now he's also strutting his stuff on the catwalk. Just in case music doesn't work out in the long haul, it looks like Craig has something else to fall back on.

Veronicas are 'Burnin' Up'

2009-03-11T07:45:00.000-04:00

When the Jonas Brothers were just getting their start, they had the chance to open for Aussie twins, The Veronicas. Now, the tables have turned, and the girls who brought us catchy pop track, "4Ever", have recently supported the boys sold-out arena tour. And now they have taken JB's summer hit, "Burnin' Up", and added their own spin to it.

Review: Kelly Clarkson's 'All I Ever Wanted'

2009-03-09T14:53:00.004-04:00

Fine, My December may have not made the waves that most people thought Kelly Clarkson would. But her new record, All I Ever Wanted, it looks like she's found the happy medium between the radio-friendly pop and her edgy rock vibe. Working with people like Ryan Tedder (of OneRepublic) and Katy Perry, she gives us the same Kelly with a fused sound that makes everyone happy. Even though her latest single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," broke records a few weeks ago, the honesty of "Already Gone" and the doo-wop feel of "I Want You" are on my most played list. All I Ever Wanted is available for your listening pleasure tomorrow, March 10.

Review: Razorlight's 'Slipway Fires'

2009-03-09T14:05:00.005-04:00

Although they're huge rockstars in the UK, Razorlight hasn't necessarily hit stardom here on American soil. But their new album, Slipway Fires (out March 10 aka tomorrow), brings back rock and roll (with their own twist, of course). "Tabloid Lover" is infectious and makes you get up and dance. Meanwhile "North London Trash" shows the band's ability to tell a story as frontman Johnny Borrell works his vocal magic. Starting their North American tour today in Boston followed by their album release show in NYC tomorrow night, these guys don't only hit you with their tunes but also put it all out there on the stage.

Today's a 'Rainy Monday'

2009-03-09T12:54:00.002-04:00

Just because of today's forecast, I figure it's pretty fitting to post "Rainy Monday" by Shiny Toy Guns. It's kismet.

YYY's 'Zero'

2009-03-09T12:40:00.000-04:00

King of Pop Will O2 Arena This Summer

2009-03-05T12:59:00.003-05:00

MJ is set to play 20-25 shows at London's O2 Arena starting in July. Read this for more info.

YYY Slates Release Dates

2009-03-04T16:45:00.002-05:00

Originally I said that It's Blitz is dropping on April 14, but it looks like YYY is pushing up the release to March/early April. The record is now set to release digitally on March 9th (worldwide) and March 10th (in the U.S.). And if you're more of the CD type, those will be out in U.S. stores on March 31st and April 6th everywhere else.

But if you can't wait you can pre-order the deluxe or standard editions online now.

Here's the next installment of SNAKESWEAT:

A Look in Britney's Circus

2009-03-04T16:16:00.000-05:00

The Fray Get "Heartless"

2009-03-04T15:49:00.000-05:00

The Fray visited BBC 1's Live Lounge on Feb. 16 and decided to strip Kanye's "Heartless" of it's electronic vibe and beef it up with Isaac's key work.

University Offers Beatles Masters Course

2009-03-04T15:10:00.003-05:00

Thinking of going back to school? Why not get your degree in Beatles-ology? Liverpool Hope University has just launched a course that brings the Beatles and their music to higher education. Titled The Beatles, Popular Music and Society, the program can be full-time or part-time.

"There have been over 8,000 books about The Beatles but there has never been serious academic study and that is what we are going to address," said Mike Brocken, Senior Lecturer in Popular Music at the university.

It will cover issues relating to The Beatles and pop music and will take the form of four 12-week classes and a dissertation.

The course will start in September, and the university will consider prospective students with a good undergraduate degree. But any music industry experience is always a plus.

Jesse McCartney Asks 'How Do You Sleep'

2009-03-04T15:04:00.000-05:00

Death Cab for Cutie Spring Tour & New Video

2009-03-04T10:44:00.004-05:00

Death Cab for Cutie will finally being hitting the road in the States after touring Australia and Japan. Starting on April 7th in Upper Darby, PA, and ending Orlando's Hard Rock Live on May 7, Ra Ra Riot, Matt Costa and Cold War Kids will be opening for the Seattle-based band.

April 7 - Tower Theatre - Upper Darby, PA
April 8 - DAR Constitution Hall - DC
April 9 - John Belk Arena/Davidson College - Davidson, NC
April 10 - Louisville Palace - Louisville, KY
April 11 - Orpheum Theatre - Memphis
April 12 - The Brady Theater - Tulsa
April 13 - Holland Theatre - Omaha, NE
April 15 - Roy Wilkins Auditorium - St. Paul, MN
April 17 - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago
April 18 - Breslin Events Center/Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
April 19 - Van Male Fieldhouse/Carroll College - Waukesha, WI
April 22 - The Mount Baker Theater - Bellingham, WA
April 24 - McCarthey Athletic Center/Gonzaga University - Spokane
April 25 - The Morrison Center - Boise
April 27 - Memorial Auditorium - Sacramento
April 29 - RIMAC Arena/UC San Diego - San Diego
May 1 - Austin Music Hall - Austin
May 2 - Contemporary Arts Center - New Orleans
May 4 - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville
May 5 - BJCC Concert Hall - Birmingham
May 6 - Fox Theatre - Atlanta
May 7 - Hard Rock Live - Orlando

And for your viewing and listening pleasure, here's Death Cab for Cutie's new video, "Grapevine Fires". Enjoy!