The 20 Best Songs Written for Movies
The release of The Hunger Games film and its accompanying soundtrack, including original tracks from artists as diverse as The Arcade Fire and Taylor Swift, had us thinking about the long history of pop music written specifically for movies. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 15 Best Songs in Car Commercials
Most car commercials suck. Usually companies are so lazy, they just show the cars traversing through a desert, forest, or beach and basically say “Watch this thing move.” Every once in a while, though, they mix a cool song with the boring scenery, which makes the commercial about 5,000% better.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day10 Live Recordings That Trump Their Studio Counterparts
Recording a single song in the studio is usually a full day's work. So when a band can step out on stage, and capture something more spectacular in a single take, it's an accomplishment. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySimon and Garfunkel Cancel Tour Dates
Simon and Garfunkel have announced via their website that their North American tour (originally scheduled for April, then deferred until July) has been “postponed indefinitely” due to a condition affecting Art Garfunkel’s vocal chords. While they have assured fans that Garfunkel will make a fully recovery, they are as yet unsure of the timeline.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSimon and Garfunkel Tribute Photos Ft. Ben Gibbard, Aimee Mann, Dar Williams, More
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Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsSimon and Garfunkel Announce North American Tour
It turns out their April appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival won’t be Simon and Garfunkel’s only show together this year. The iconic folk duo has announced a North American tour this spring, including shows in a few cities they’ve never visited before.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsR.I.P. Larry Knechtel: Five Songs to Remember Him By
Defining the legacy of keyboardist and bassist Larry Knechtel, 69, is a rather daunting task. Although his career spanned more than 50 years, a large portion of it, especially his contributions in the '60s, still remains uncredited.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsIf You're Happy and You Know It: The 13 Best Songs with Handclaps
Despite the wide variety of musicians at Bonnaroo this year, there was a commonality I observed at nearly every set, from Snoop Dogg to TV on the Radio to Bon Iver: the prevalence of the handclap. The crowd went wild each time the band gave them a beat they could clap along to, and the musicians seemed to appreciate the response. Why are handclaps so appealing? Maybe it's the sing-alongs we're taught as children, like "B-I-N-G-O" and of course, "If You're Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands." Maybe it's the interactive nature of making percussion along with the... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySeven Knockout Songs About Boxers
Decorated boxer Oscar De La Hoya retired on Tuesday, ending another chapter in the long saga of the sweet science. The announcement inspired us to create this playlist of songs about the art of beating the crap out of someone. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJoltin' Joe and the Hospice Bed
My dad, who died a couple months ago, was not much of a music fan. He had the same small stack of vinyl LPs that could be found in millions of suburban American households... read more
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