Rilo Kiley, definitely. And Feist. Neko Case if you think you might alt-country-ish stuff. Thea Gilmore is AWESOME. Um, who else? Martha Wainwright (Rufus' sister), Deb Talan, Goldfrapp, Regina Specktor, KT Tunstall. Recently, I've had Santogold's debut album on a constant loop.
Oh, smacked in the noggin with a 2x4 wrapped in velvet. Yeah, that's what it felt like.
Lorne ,'Smile Time'
Buffista Music III: The Search for Bach
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Vonnie K - Jul 07, 2008 5:12:05 pm PDT #8827 of 10003
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
Kate P. - Jul 07, 2008 5:13:09 pm PDT #8828 of 10003
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Kate Nash, The Sounds, The Pierces (as recced by smonster, SO GOOD), The Donnas, The Gossip, The Pipettes, Erykah Badu, Zap Mama, Peaches, Poe, Regina Spektor, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs...
tommyrot - Jul 07, 2008 5:18:34 pm PDT #8829 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
eMusic currently has a feature on cover albums. [link] So far I've downloaded the Steve Reich one, which is OK. Oh, and Robyn Sings (Dylan covers), which I like a lot. Think I'll grab Japancakes' version of MBV Loveless next....
Oh, I downloaded Radiodread a while ago, but never got into it....
Amy - Jul 07, 2008 5:26:57 pm PDT #8830 of 10003
Because books.
Neko Case! I LOVE her.
I keep meaning to get that Pierces album.
Vonnie K - Jul 07, 2008 5:33:21 pm PDT #8831 of 10003
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
The Pipettes are the happiest-making band ever. I adore them to bits. They're sort of a peppy and snarky throwback to 50's girlbands. Great for pick-me-up when you're feeling down.
While we're on the theme of covers, I have this kickass (and hilarious) bluegrass-ified medley of Radiohead cover songs called "Rodeohead", by Hard 'n Phirm. A fantastic vidder named AbsoluteDestiny vidded Firefly to the song last year, which is where I heard the song first. I'll upload it to buffistarawk.
shrift - Jul 07, 2008 5:51:17 pm PDT #8832 of 10003
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
smonster - Jul 07, 2008 5:55:10 pm PDT #8833 of 10003
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
The Pierces (as recced by smonster, SO GOOD)
All lovers of The Hush Sound should immediately procure The Pierces.
I'm loving Northern State right now - they're kind of a cross between Luscious Jackson and the Beastie Boys.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 07, 2008 5:57:31 pm PDT #8834 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Wait-- The Pierces were on Gossip Girl, right? I did love that song!
I have lots of checking out to do! Yay!
Amy - Jul 07, 2008 5:57:33 pm PDT #8835 of 10003
Because books.
I also ADORE The Hush Sound. I'm a little in love with Greta, for real. Her voice, at the very least.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 07, 2008 6:00:41 pm PDT #8836 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Sometimes I think Greta sounds like Maria Muldaur, but then I realize no one knows who Maria Muldaur is, aside from Midnight at the Oasis.
Speaking of the Hush Sound, this is them with The drummer singing, and Chris Faller singing backup, while Bob plays the piano and Greta plays the drums. The video quality is awful, but it is adorable, and a cover of You've Really Got A Hold on Me. [link]
ETA: The Hush Sound is actually my favorite, and in addition to Greta, I may have a little crush on Chris Faller.