Wale – Breakup Song
Wale – Breakup Song
It's a video extravaganza tonight at Those Who Dig. I just like watching Wale rap. Is that weird? Also, how unique and well-directed is this video?
(Cheers to Donuts & Milk)
Read More...Aloe Blacc – You Make Me Smile/Use Me (Takeaway Show)
I don't want to alarm you, but Aloe Blacc covered Bill Withers. If you've ever read our little blog here, you'll know we're huge fans of both soul artists, so this is a monumental occasion for us. "Use Me" is a top 20 all-time song for me and has very special meaning for several of us Digsters. Aloe and the Grand Scheme performed these tunes for the always brilliant La Blogoteque. Everything is pitch perfect. The band busking in a Paris subway, Aloe's totally laid back demeanor, the cover of BILL FUCKING WITHERS. It's worth your time to watch this all, and it's the perfect pick me up for the down-low blues.
Read More...Music Video Throwback – The Strokes
I love music videos. I used to watch them frequently and discovered a lot of great music doing so. I have decided that every now and then I will post about an interesting video to recall those times. Today's entry comes from the Strokes.
Read More...Nostalgia 77 – Simmer Down (Feat. Josa Piat)
Here's a little gem I've come across. Nostalgia 77 is the producer Benedic Lamdin and his fourth album, The Sleepwalking Society is due out March 21st. "Simmerdown" is a jazzy little tune that's part Medeski, Martin, and Wood, part Amon Tobin, and part Ella. Strut your stuff to this one. Regular, frequent blogging will return when all of us Digsters get our lives back in order.
Read More...Alexander Ebert – Truth
Alexander Ebert – he of Edward Sharpe fame – is spittin' rhymes. No joke. Ebert is set to release a solo album, Alexander, March 1st and the first single has him damn near rapping. And it's just as awesome as you'd expect.
Alexander Ebert – Truth
Read More...Snoop Sings Superbowl Songs
This will be short but sweet. I have two sporting events to watch, spicy ranch chicken wings to cook, a website to code, and, hopefully, the Packers victory party to attend…. right? So Snoop is at it again. This time in a promo spot produced by Greenpoint Pictures out of Brooklyn, NY. Very cool camera work, and a half decent track performed by Senor Dogg. I know it's corporate promotional material, but I'm a sucker for topical rap, sue me.
Now, I am a Packers fan, but I can say with 100% certainty that this is better than J-Byrd's Green and Yellow. Check that one out after the jump if you have yet to see it. Spoiler Alert: It's terrible.
Read More...Weekly Roundup: Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2011
I had an appendectomy last week. Definitely not something I recommend, though it has meant a lot of time to listen to music. Here are some highlights from my week of convalescence in our first Weekly Roundup.
Read More...Said The Whale – Camilo (The Magician)
Running a bit low on time today since I have to go immerse myself in the babyfest that is my niece's first birthday party. Instead of a proper post I'm going to poach a great band and video from Tsururadio that I've been listening to a bunch since Aaron posted it last week. Vancouver based Said The Whale make straightforward jams to rock out with your…well, you know the rest.
Read More...My Man Mason Jennings
Mason Jennings – Ulysses
I'm starting a new feature here called Holler Back! where we try to engage more directly with you, our beloved readers. The first write-up is going to double as an entry into the Shrine of Dig since it's one of my favorite all-time songs. Mason Jennings, sir, your song "Ulysses" is the ballad of my life.
Mason Jennings – Ulysses
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