Tag Archives: music

Just Because: You Needed Some Sade Today

Julie GersteinMarch 17, 2012 //

So it turns out that Sade — yes, Sade — was the highest-earning British music act in the United States last year, beating out even Adele. We figured you could use a pic of her whipping her hair in the wind. Why not?

What Songs Get Stuck In Your Head?

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 16, 2012 //
What's your favorite song?
I'm in a musical rut--tell me about your fave jams! Read More »
Do you karaoke?
Rock on, girl. What's your signature song? Read More »
Music Taste
What your favorite band/singer says about YOU. Read More »

A few days ago, NPR’s “Talk Of The Nation” featured a psychologist named Vicky Williamson who specializes in earworms. That might sound like a particularly gnarly kind of parasite, but it’s actually the term for songs and melodies that get stuck in your head.  According to Williamson, 90 percent of people experience an earworm at least once a week, and she’s studying the phenomenon in the hopes of better understanding human memory. In the process she’s collecting data on the most common earworms along with potential cures (apparently reciting the British National Anthem will clear your head in no time). I am often plagued by awful commercial jingles, Nickelback choruses, and Jeff Buckley’s “Hallelujah” (yep, my life sucks). How about you guys? What songs always get stuck in your head? [NPR]

Pop Stars Now And Then

Ami AngelowiczMarch 2, 2012 //

Well, this pretty much sums up how our modern musicians came to be. Skrillex was heavily influenced by the late, great Dial-Up Modem. Man, that guy was amazing.  [Pleated Jeans]

There’s A “Downton Abbey” Rap, You Guys

Jessica WakemanMarch 2, 2012 //
Downton Abbeyonce
Where "Downton Abbey" meets Beyonce lyrics. Read More »
Downton Abbey: A-Z
An alphabetical guide to our favorite new show! Read More »
Downton Glamour
Our imagined gossip mag inspired by "Downton Abbey." Read More »

You guys, there’s a rap about “Downton Abbey”! Adam WarRock, whoever you are, wherever you are, I love you. [NYMag.com via AdamWarRock.com]

Be My Boyfriend: Melodica Man

Ami AngelowiczFebruary 28, 2012 //
Be My Boyfriend: Cowbell
This guy got arrested for playing too much cowbell. Read More »
Be My Boyfriend: Jet Bike
This guys build a jet engine bike. Read More »
Be My Boyfriend: Pizza Guy
This guy ate 362 slices of pizza. We want to eat him. Read More »

Dear BennyTheJukebox,

Thank you for learning to play rock anthems by Led Zeppelin, Gun N Roses, Deep Purple, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and more on your melodica and posting your medley on YouTube. I think you might be my nerdy, musical soul mate. Let’s make beautiful music together. I’ll sing, and you can back me up on melodica. Maybe you can teach me how to play keytar? We can start that band I’ve always wanted to. We’ll call it Epilady Epidemic. And we can audition for “The Voice.” What say you?

Yours,
Ami
[Neatorama]

Adele’s Infamous Ex-Boyfriend Finally Speaks!

Jessica WakemanFebruary 16, 2012 //
Meet Slinky Sunbeam
Adele's actually fell in love with this clown. Read More »
Still Friends
Adele says she has a friendship with her infamous ex she sang about. Read More »
Adele's New Dude
Adele and Simon Konecki photo
Meet Simon Konecki, Adele's new boyfriend! Read More »

They could have had it all! But instead of rolling in the deep, Adele’s ex-boyfriend (this goofball) is releasing an album of his own called Dan 21 featuring sure-to-be-chart-topping hits like “Someone Like Me” and “You’re Welcome.” Sigh. It has just occurred to me that I could have monetized my breakup with Ex-Mr. Jessica much, much better. [Mirth Mag]

Frisky Q&A: Songstress Anya Marina

The FriskyFebruary 13, 2012 //
Ezra Miller Q&A
Amelia spoke with the star of "We Need To Talk About Kevin." Read More »
Diablo Cody Q&A
Diablo on Megan Fox and being a woman in Hollywood. Read More »
Tim Gunn Q&A
Tim Gunn photo
Tim Gunn talks about his new guide to style. Read More »
Anya Marina photo

Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” have long been captivated with the pixie-voiced Anya Marina, whose  song “Miss Halfway” wowed everyone on the show’s very first soundtrack. In the past seven years, Anya’s relatable lyrics have been featured everyone from “Twilight: New Moon” to “The Real World” to “How I Met Your Mother.” Oh, and if you’re haven’t heard her cover of rapper T.I.’s song “Whatever You Like,” you’re seriously missing out.  

Anya Marina’s next album comes out on March 13 and The Frisky has a 24-hour exclusive on her single “Notice Me” before it hits iTunes. So give it a listen after the jump and check out our Frisky Q&A with Anya Marina, which she was kind enough to do via email while she’s on tour!

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New Brandy And Monica Duet “It All Belongs To Me” Is No “The Boy Is Mine”

Jessica WakemanFebruary 7, 2012 //
Music Taste
What your favorite band/singer says about YOU. Read More »
Tavi's Music Video
Style blogger Tavi Gevinson stars in a music video for Wilco. Read More »
Umlauts In Music
Lady Gaga and others who've used umlauts. Read More »
Brandy and Monica photo

“The Boy Is Mine” is a hard act to follow, but the new duet by Brandy and Monica is the very definition of underwhelming. “It All Belongs To Me” is their first song together in 14 years (do you feel old now?), but in all that time the best they could come up with is meh. But at least they’re singing about Facebook for cultural relevancy, right? I’m going to go listen to “The Boy Is Mine” on YouTube for some brainscrubbing. [Dlisted]

6 Playlists For Every Relationship Stage

Jennifer GaramFebruary 3, 2012 //
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6 Playlists For Every Relationship Stage
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We all know that music can powerfully affect emotions, changing how you feel completely or intensifying the mood you’re already in. We also know that relationships can powerfully affect emotions, making you want to dance in the streets or hide out under the covers. Listening to the right song at the right moment will amp up your elation, pull you out of a funk, or plunge you deeper into despair. Click through for playlists to help you rejoice in the beginning of a new relationship, mourn the loss of an old one, or give you the strength to move on to the next.

Check Out The Most Epic A Capella Disney Medley Ever

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 31, 2012 //
Hardcore Juliet
Juliet's first hardcore song. Watch »
French Beyonce
French boys sing Beyonce. Watch »
Tavi's Music Video
Style blogger Tavi Gevinson stars in a music video for Wilco. Read More »

It took 17-year-old singer Heather Traska 86 days, over 30 costume changes, and a month of editing to put together this video, which is surely the most epic a capella Disney medley ever. “Mulan,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Pocahontas,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast” — they’re all here. I was giggling with glee throughout the whole thing, and I’m guessing you will too. Another guess: this won’t be the last we hear from the talented Ms. Traska. [YouTube]

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