Pulp, "Bad Cover Version"

This isn't my favorite Pulp song, but it's definitely my favorite Pulp video.

From 2001, here's Bad Cover Version by Pulp.

Enjoy!

Nostalgia Wars

Full disclosure: I have never been a Duran Duran fan, and I'm pretty sure that gets me my "child of the '80s" card revoked. However, I love music-themed "coming of age" stories. Rob Sheffield's Talking To Girls About Duran Duran and Marisa Meltzer's Girl Power take their respective authors (and readers) on a journey through their teenage and young adult years via the music that was important in their lives. Rolling Stone writer Sheffield, who had a bestseller with his first book, Love Is a Mixtape, traces his teenage years starting with 1980, the year he turned 13, through some of the decade's most popular -- and some lesser known -- songs. And yes, Duran Duran is in there. The end result is a charming memoir of sorts that anyone who grew up in the '80s, or is just enamored with its music, should love.

Marisa Meltzer's Girl Power starts where Sheffield's book leaves off, during the waning years of the '80s leading into the indie rock explosion of the '90s. The focus is solely on women -- as artists and fans. Although limited in scope, her book is a good primer on riot grrrl -- feminist, politically active punk rock -- and the culture that grew from that. I had no idea what riot grrrl was until the late '90s, and by that time the scene had pretty much become a parody of itself. I would have been the perfect audience for it, had it been more accessible. This was briefly mentioned in the book, and I do think it left the scene a little tainted. That being said, so few books about popular music are written by women it's a great addition to the canon.

New Music Releases: Got Nothing For You This Week

I've scoured every new release list I could find this week and haven't found a single reissue, remaster, or rebirth worth telling you about. Not only that, most of the new releases suck this week as well. The only thing worth your time might be the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack: a good dose of Beck and some Frank Black, T. Rex, and the Stones.

Hopefully, next week will be better, kids.

Set Your DVRs: Week Of August 9, 2010

Har Mar Superstar will be on Lopez Tonight on Monday! Vampire Weekend on Craig Ferguson on Monday! Slayer!

Here are the musical acts appearing on the talk show circuit this week. We compiled this list to the best of our abilities. Check your local listings and don't shoot the messenger.

Monday, August 9th
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Luke Bryan
Last Call with Carson Daly: Mishka (R)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Menomena
Late Show with David Letterman: Bettye LaVette (R)
Lopez Tonight: Har Mar Superstar
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Vampire Weekend
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Mike Posner

Tuesday, August 10th
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Christian Scott
Last Call with Carson Daly: Surfer Blood (R)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Slayer
Late Show with David Letterman: Steve Winwood (R)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Meatloaf

Wednesday, August 11th
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Joanna Newsome
Last Call with Carson Daly: Living Sisters (R)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: JP, Chrissie and the Fairground Boys
Late Show with David Letterman: Jay-Z and Eminem (R)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Julie Gribble
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Los Lobos

Thursday, August 12th
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Buckcherry
Last Call with Carson Daly: Never Shout Never (R)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: The Walkmen
Late Show with David Letterman: The Dead Weather (R)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: The Whigs

Friday, August 13th
Last Call with Carson Daly: La Roux (R)

Saturday, August 14th
Austin City Limits: Elvis Costello / Band Of Heathens (R)
Saturday Night Live: MGMT (R)

(R) = repeat performance
shows in red = our picks for the week

Tilly And The Wall, "Sing Songs Along"

Today's selection is probably the greatest fanmade video in the history of fanmade videos.

From 2006, here's Tilly And The Wall with "Sing Songs Along."

Enjoy!

Mixtape: Supergroups

We played songs from supergroups on this week's Culture Brats Radio. In case you missed it or just want to reminisce, here's the playlist:

SIDE A

1. Pigface, "Suck"
   
2. Traveling Wilburys, "Handle With Care"
3. Hindu Love Gods, "Raspberry Beret"
   
4. The Honeydrippers, "Sea Of Love"
5. Mike + The Mechanics, "The Living Years"
6. Electronic, "Get The Message"
7. Velvet Revolver, "Slither"
8. Asia, "Heat Of The Moment"
9. The Firm, "Radioactive"
10. Neurotic Outsiders, "Janie Jones"
11. Transplants, "Diamonds And Guns"
    

SIDE B

1. Journey, "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)"
   
2. Temple Of The Dog, "Hunger Strike"
3. Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, "Wild World"
4. The Postal Service, "Such Great Heights"
5. Zwan, "Honestly"
6. A Perfect Circle, "Outsider"
7. Mad Season, "River Of Deceit"
8. Chickenfoot, "Oh Yeah"
9. Angels & Airwaves, "Do It For Me"
10. Black & White, "Rainbow Bar & Girls"
    

Thanks to everyone who came out and requested songs. If you'd like to catch future shows, follow us on Twitter.

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We Can't Forget About Him

If you live in New York City, there's something coming up that you shouldn't miss.

The Film Society of the Lincoln Center in New York is doing a two-day tribute to the man, the myth, the legend: John Hughes. On day two, there's a screening of The Breakfast Club followed by a Q&A discussion panel moderated by director Kevin Smith (a massive John Hughes fan) and featuring Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and Ally Sheedy. Jason Reitman will be introducing Ferris Bueller's Day Off on day one of the festival.

Who wants to fly me to NYC?? John Hughes fest, Kevin Smith, Jason Reitman, and a cast panel? *Swoon*

If you're interested, you kind find more information here.

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New Kanye West Video: "Power"

In addition to Eminem's "Love The Way You Lie," Kanye West's video for "Power" debuted on MTV yesterday. Even though it's way too short (less than a third of the song is heard in the video), it is an amazing video. A painting brought to life. And only someone as egomaniacal as Kanye could pull off something like this. You gotta love him!



It's Kanye's World, people. We're just along for the ride.

New Eminem Video: "Love The Way You Lie"

A new video hit MTV and the internet yesterday (I know, MTV played a video!). It's the latest single from Eminem featuring Rhianna. The song's called "Love The Way You Lie" and the video stars Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan. I find the song interesting since it's about abusive relationships and Eminem and Rihanna have both obviously been in one (not, you know, together).



A couple of thoughts:

1. Megan Fox is really sexy.
2. I always expect Dominic to be smaller since he's, you know, a hobbit.
3. I kind of dig it.
4. Is it just me or since the JJ Abrams Star Trek, lens flare is totally in?