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Laugh with me baby… I just want the simple things

March 2, 2014 by MD

It’d been a while since I had heard a song for the first time and within 15 seconds found myself saying “This is incredible. Who IS this??” The latest from Miguel, Simplethings, did exactly that. This song is everything I want out of music, and everything I’m living right now. Soulful vocals, a growling guitar and profound honesty make it the perfect anthem for this very moment. Don’t miss this one. Miguel – Simplethings

Categories: Heart Kickstart, Music, So Rockstar • Tags: amazing, Beautiful, Miguel, powerful, rock out, soul, Uplifting

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don’t call it a fight when you know it’s a war…

December 26, 2012 by MD

The 1975 are the best angst-ridden brit rock I’ve found in a long time. I stumbled across the title track from their latest EP, Sex, a couple months ago. Incredibly catchy, even if it does toe the line of misogyny; it’s great to rock out to when you’re feeling some romantic righteous indignation. Even better though, is The City, off their last EP, which has the same fuck-all tone, but pulls a little harder on the heartstrings. Also worth a […]

Categories: Heart Kickstart, So Rockstar • Tags: angst, rock out, the 1975

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I’m hungry and the hunger will linger…

May 30, 2012 by MD

You want dark? Check out Sixteen Saltines by Jack White. The lyrics seem pretty innocuous until you start to get the innuendo, and the video is all just kids misbehaving until you realize what the fuck is going on and you’re like “how far are they going to push this?” Evidently the only shot MTV gave as reason for refusing to put it on the air was the plastic bag over the head…? It was directed by AG Rojas, who […]

Categories: So Rockstar • Tags: CYOA, dark, Jack White, music video, NSFW, rock out, Spiritualized, The Dead Weather, twisted

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Worth a thousand words…

October 23, 2011 by MD

Or frequent flyer miles? Listen, just because I couldn’t come up with a decent title for this post, doesn’t mean you aren’t obligated to check out Pictureplane. I first heard his track Goth Star one day in Opening Ceremony and was like HARK?! What sound…?!? Anyway yea so I’ve been wildly into the song ever since (it’s fantastic when you need to get in the right state of mind as you’re on your way to a party). But I always […]

Categories: Dance Party, Flash in a Pan, Heart Kickstart • Tags: dance party, electro, Fleetwood Mac, parties, Pictureplane, rock out, Stevie Nicks

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Who’s the Boss?

October 22, 2011 by MD

My favorite Springsteen covers. Enjoy. Tegan & Sara – Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen cover) Florence & the Machine feat. Kid Harpoon – I’m Goin’ Down (Bruce Springsteen cover) Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Atlantic City (Bruce Springsteen cover) Bat for Lashes – I’m On Fire (Bruce Springsteen cover)

Categories: Music, Run for Cover, Time Capsule • Tags: Bat for Lashes, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Bruce Springsteen, Florence & the Machine, heartfelt, rock out, Tegan & Sara

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I wish nothing but the best for you…

October 14, 2011 by MD

In case you haven’t heard, the lovely Adele has had to cancel her tour due to vocal cord hemorrhaging. Sorry, lady. Wishing you a speedy recovery. To tide us over, here’s a cover of Bonnie Raitt’s timeless I Can’t Make You Love Me (although I still think nothing beats the original), a STOMPING disco-dancey Villa remix of Rolling in the Deep, and a rock-out version of Someone Like You that has garnered surprisingly little attention, maybe due to the low profile […]

Categories: Audio Benzo, Dance Party, Run for Cover • Tags: Adele, cover, dance party, heartfelt, remix, rock out, Villa

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Laugh with me baby… I just want the simple things

don’t call it a fight when you know it’s a war…

I’m hungry and the hunger will linger…

Worth a thousand words…

Who’s the Boss?

I wish nothing but the best for you…