Song Of The Week: Zach Heckendorf - Forgot About Dre

I discovered this song by extremely happy accident. I was trawling through YouTube looking for the original music video for Forgot About Dre (by Dr Dre and Eminem) and came across this new and improved version by mistake. Honestly, this is one of the coolest things I've heard ever. Think: gangsta rap meets folk.

 

A quick look through the other videos on Zach Heckendorf's YouTube channel and you can tell that the guy has major talent. Now subscribed. Remember to check Song Of The Week regularly or run the risk of missing out on gems like this one. 

Song Of The Week: Ed Sheeran - You Need Me, I Don't Need You

Why isn't Ed Sheeran bigger? He's really good. Well I think so. Definitely one of the coolest gingers I know of. And this music video is great too; even deaf people can enjoy it, as 17-year old Matthew Morgan is really good at signing the lyrics of the song to the rhythm of the music. So much so that I initially thought he was just busting mad dance moves.



Hey?! I'm going to be getting stuck into some Devlin (UK rapper) in my next Song of the Week posts so keep an eye out for those. Dude has ill skillz. Peace.

Song Of The Week: Biffy Clyro - Stingin' Belle

Here it is folks; the first single off Biffy Clyro's (rumoured to be double-disc) album, Opposites - due for release on September 17th.

Hope you all enjoyed your day, snow 'n all!

Song Of The Week: LA.VI - Solitaire

This just happened. Cape Town indy/folk band, (and firm favourites of mine - I know I'm biased for obvious reasons) LA.VI, have just released their second single, Solitaire, off their upcoming 2013 album. And it's grand.



I particularly love how vocalist, Chantel Van T, experiments with her voice in this track. In fact, just in general, the song is beautifully put together, from a song-writing perspective down to the post production and mix (great job Monarch Mountain Records) and deserves a listen.

Song Of The Week: Sun-Do Q'lisi - Susan Sarandon

I posted about this group a while back and have since been tracking their moves with increasing interest. Sun-Do Q'lisi, the electronic/dance/I'm-not-actually-100%-sure-what-genre-they-are band from Cape Town, are definitely doing something fresh.

Apart from being on-trend and extremely well produced, their music is also incredibly unpredictable - a quality that's definitely lacking in most local music of late. Take a listen to their new EP, Susan Sarandon and let me know what you think in the comments below. Happy fucking Friday people!

Song Of The Week: Jack White - Freedom At 21

Here's Jack White's latest music video for Freedom At 21, a song off his debut album, Blunderbuss. Directed by Hype Williams and featuring racy visuals and scantily dressed women, this video is oozing Rock & Roll. 

Thanks for sharing weareawesome.

Song Of The Week: Daughter - Landfill

This song assaulted my ears today, thanks to rad (and, conveniently, free) app, songza. This isn’t at all like my regular choices for Song Of The Week, but it’s great in another way entirely. Like some kind of eargasmic mixture of CocoRosie, Imogen Heap and Dido. Enjoy, and happy Friday! 

Yes Sir! Mister Music Video

This has been a long time coming... Team Machine is bringing hardcore back - but in a completely new way - pioneering an original and approachable take on this mostly misinterpreted genre of music. They prove, without a doubt, that you don't need to dress up like Goths or dabble in modern vampirism in order to slot into the heavy niche; you just need to play heavy music. YS!MM's debut music video, Cold Rush Song, dropped this morning at about... well, one minute ago. It's all kinds of rad and you'd be a fucking idiot if you didn't check it out.

If you'd like to see them in action, they're playing with Beach Party at Kimberly Hotel on the 22 June. Click on the event flier and join the Facebook Event.

What do you think of the video? 

Song Of The Week: Jack White - Love Interruption

What is there to say about Jack White that has not already been said? The man is a legend. Even his blood takes special care to make room for the volume of music that courses through his blue veins. He is the preacher who speaks the truth of Rock & Roll - dirty, raw and natural, like its roots. The song below is off his new solo album, Blunderbuss, and it has friday written all over it.

Have a rock & roll weekend.

Song Of The Week: Sun-Do Q'lisi - Azamah-oh-ohh

If you haven't heard of Sun-Do Q'lisi, you are missing out. Apart from having one of the hardest names to pronounce in the scene, they also make good music. Nay: great. This video surfaced yesterday, after which I suffered a few self-inflicted kicks to the shins because I missed the show. No worries though, they're jamming at Zula next Tuesday. Don't miss it!

Here's one of their recorded tunes. Written in the key of goodness.



Absolutely perfect for a 4/20 Friday. Enjoy the weekend folks!

Song Of The Week: The Used - Hands And Faces

It's Friday, my favourite day for drowning out the world with headphones on. The Used recently released their new album, Vulnerable, and although I'm still unsure about most of their new offerings (they've definitely taken the mainstream route with their last two albums) I happened upon this rad track and thought I'd share it.

What do you think?

The Return Of The D

More talented than The Beatles, Stones and Zeppelin combined. That's right, Tenacious D is back. And they haven't lost their funny.

Check out their epic comeback video below, starring the usual collection of celebri-Ds. And also Val Kilmer for some reason...

Below is their first single off the new album, Rize of the Fenix.

Happy Tuesday!

Song Of The Week: Taking Back Sunday - You Got Me

This was my walk-to-work song this morning. I think it'll put a spring in your step too. Also, the video is pretty facking hilarious. Enjoy!

Happy Friday!

Song Of The Week: Bicycle Thief - Goodbye Ian Curtis

Bicycle Thief is a Capetonian band who could easily be mistaken for an international. I mean this in the best way possible. Take a listen to the first single off their new EP, Ammunition. You can also download it for free.

I'll be doing a full review of Ammunition, so be sure to check back for the scoop. In the mean time, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

The Most Awesome Thing You'll See Today

OK Go, who are known for their innovative music videos, have done it yet again. Partnering up with Chevi, the band set up over 1000 instruments over two miles of desert outside Los Angeles. The lead singer took a few stunt driving courses... and... well you really just need to watch the video for yourself. Enjoy.

Ey? EY? Happy Friday.

Song Of The Week: The Lonely Island - Great Day

It's Up The Creek this weekend, the sun is shining, everyone's been paid, SOPA is dead. There's a lot to be happy about this week. So in the spirit of extremely enthusiastic blog posts, here's my song pick for the week. Do you have anything that you're extraordinarily happy about? Leave a comment.

Also, I love you. Yes -- you!

Mister & Misread: The Beginning

Here’s a quick update on all things Mister & Misread.

M&M are proud to be working alongside Sovereign Entertainment (Ash, The Black Hotels, Wonderboom, The Parlotones). They have taken us under their wing and are assisting us in delivering the best music possible – from us to you. We’re enormously excited to be working with such an esteemed brand in the industry – both in SA and internationally – and look forward to the future with enthusiasm and exhilaration!

M&M recently recorded our first demo at Sound & Motion studios, Cape Town. Silver Linings is available for streaming from our SoundCloud  as well as on our Facebook Page. Let us know what you think!

Silver Linings by mrandmisread

M&M gigs for the coming months include but are not limited to:

• 22nd November | &Union (#tuesonfire) | Acoustic Act
• 26th November | Synergy Live Festival (LMG Stage) | Boschendal Wine Estate, Franschhoek
• 2nd December | Bright Street Summer Festival | Somerset West

FB Events will be created shortly to help ya’ll remember what’s up!

Lastly, we’d like to say thanks to a few people that helped us get where we are in such a short space of time:

Chris Captivate from Purple Cow, Tecla Ciolfi and Mike Smith from YourLMG, Corne Geyer from Sovereign Entertainment, Metoikus Cadmus of CADMUS Studios, Tiffany Cuff from Radio Helderberg 93.6fm, Karen Rykaart, Mark Swemmer from the Nameless Pub, Megan Douglas from Mango, our friends and family - and every other person who was involved in getting Mister & Misread to where we are today.

We honestly love you all!
Mister & Misread x

Song of the Week: Blink 182 - Hearts All Gone

How could I possibly let the new Blink 182 album, Neighborhoods pass by without a Song of the Week installment to commemorate it? What kind of fan would I be? This song takes me right back to the Golden Blink days; when their songs were impractically fast and their lyrics were catchier than most STDs. I also hear a bit of +44 in there somewhere. Enjoy!

What do you think of the new Blink album?

Song of the Week: Grouplove - Colours

I heard this song on the radio recently and immediately loved it. For weeks I scoured the Internet trying to find any trace of an artist name or song title - but alas, with not even a single lyric to go off, it was near impossible (IDEA: how about hum-a-tune search functionality, Google?)...

Until, one fateful day, the song made a resurgence. I immediately SoundHounded it and the rest - as they say - is his story. Check it out. Like it; love it; +1 it. Whatever.

Song of the Week: Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows - If You Think This Song Is About You

I seem to go through moods with music. So judging by this latest Song of the Week installment, my current mood must be a deadly mixture of anger, anxiety, insanity and cynicism... Which is slightly alarming, because according to my FingerScan iPhone app:

 Enjoy the song!

Thank you Bob Flinderflap, for introducing me to this band.