From the maker of the video for “Waddlin Around,” and “Fish Fight” comes the video for “Invisible Girl,” an excellent track off of The King Khan and BBQ Show’s 2009 LP of the same name.
Watch: http://vimeo.com/16977379
Category Archives: Video
Who Did it Better? ‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out’
Back with another edition of “Who Did it Better?” and this time I found three good covers of one of my favorite songs of all times The Smiths ‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out’. First up the original:
Second a Anberlin cover:
Next up is Noel Gallagher (the genius behind Oasis):
Lastly a Nada Surf cover:
I happen to like all three covers, but I don’t think they stand up to the original, although I must admit there is something haunting about the Anberlin cover that comes close to the original.
Exclusive Rolling Stone BL Studio Vid!
Take a look inside the MetroSonic Recording Studios in Brooklyn, New York where the Black Lips recently finished recording with Mark Ronson. Inside you’ll see Cole’s infamous human skull and a boat load of analog equipment. For those confused about the Lips pairing with Ronson, Ronson says it’s not like he came in and said “hey, I’m going to clean up the Black Lips!” From the video, it looks like there’s a new song with what I like to call the “Dirty Hands” arrangement — a D-A-G chord progression and Cole’s vocals. The last song that is played sounds absolutely fantastic, an ode to the production techniques of Brit Invasion rock and roll.
Check it out: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/68404/237078
Garage Explosion – Excellent New Documentary!
Watching this documentary, you might feel like you are reading this website. There are shots of living and deceased (literally/not literally) KLYAM regulars like Black Lips, Jay Reatard, King Khan & BBQ Show as well as shots and interviews with other great musicians and performers like Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Davila 666, The Dirtbombs, The Magic Kids, Hunx and His Punx and Box Elders. What is garage rock? For Jay Reatard, it was about grossing people out. For Joe Bradley, “it’s about keeping it simple, stupid. That’s what we’re [Black Lips] are trying to do. It’s about fun and entertainment.”
VICE goes around interviewing some of the most notable and downright prolific names in garagerock. Part 1 examines the scenes in Memphis and Detroit.
Part 1: http://www.vbs.tv/watch/vbs-music-specials/garage-explosion-part-1-of-3
Part 2: http://www.vbs.tv/watch/vbs-music-specials/garage-explosion-part-2-of-3
Robert Plant:Burning Down One Side & Slow Dancer (Live 1983)
I talked about Robert Plant having a very strong solo career so I thought I would take a little time and go through it over a few posts (yes all the way from post Led Zeppelin 1980 to now). After the unfortunate death of John Bonham in 1980, Plant quickly went to work on a solo career, his first effort “Pictures at Eleven” was released in 1982. While musically some of it is, well typical 80’s songs, other songs (such as Slow Dancer) hold up very well over the years. Vocally he isn’t as commanding as he was in Led Zeppelin, but he isn’t trying to be either (although he does go pretty hard on a couple of tracks). The result of “Pictures at Eleven” isn’t a masterpiece by any means, but is a very strong solo effort that gives listeners a first glimpse into Robert Plant post Zeppelin, not the rock icon they knew, but a new phase of a legitimate musical artist.
Here is ‘Burning Down One Side’
Here is ‘Slow Dancer’
Song of the Day: Wavves- Weed Demon
I’ve been really getting into pre-King of the Beach Wavves recently. I mean I liked Wavves before King, but when that LP was released, I became a superfan. But, recently I have been gaining an appreciation for the older songs beyond So Bored/No Hope Kids/ To the Dregs/Summer Goth. Thus, I present to you the Song of the Day: Weed Demon. Long live Wavves!
New Black Lips Song: Live In Savannah, GA
After a fairly extended break from touring (only a few one-off shows and festivals since April), the Black Lips played the first of two November Georgia shows last night in Savannah at the Jinx. They played a brand new song, which will probably be released on their new album due out in April 2011. I’m not a master decipherer, but it sounds like the chorus goes something like: “I’ve been looking at a new collection.” Ian has a nice solo.
Click here to watch (starts @ 4:00 if you don’t want to watch “Short Fuse” first): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7kNgW2HEE4&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Who Did it Better? Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Back with another edition of Who did it better? and this time I have 4 songs for you to decide from, today we are going with another Bob Dylan classic ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ (note oddly enough the original song is not on YouTube, but I did find a nice live performance with Tom Petty to supplement it)
Next up a Guns N’ Roses cover
Third I am going to throw in a different Eric Clapton cover
Just for argument sake here is a Avril Lavigne cover
Personally I like all the cover’s (yes even Avril’s), it’s a heartfelt emotional song and all four artist has that come across. My favorite of the four though got to be Guns N’ Roses, just can’t get past Axel’s vocals on this one, but we would love to hear your thoughts!
Remember This Show?
Rocco’s Modern Life. It was fucking modern alright. Wow, can’t believe such a germane program would be featured on a children’s station. Gotta love the good old days.
Song of the Day: Black Flag- Six Pack
No Age has got me all revved up and ready to go! In honor of their cover the other night, here is Black Flag’s hardcore classic “Six Pack.”
Kids Like You & Me (KLYAM) 