Happy new year! How about a completely nonsensical way to start the year? Let’s queue up some Swedish Chef, shall we? Continue reading
YouTube has everything: Parodies of Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’
Nicki Minaj certainly stirred up a pot of something when she released “Anaconda” awhile back, but this time out the parody people seem to have gotten it right. Up today are two different takes, one more on the nose and one that’s completely left field but brilliant. Let’s start with the latter. Continue reading
Wrapping up another year of Christmas Present
Somehow we’re already at the end of another holiday season, and with that the end of another round of Christmas Present. So let’s celebrate with a compilation of all of the tracks through three seasons on the blog. Continue reading
Here we go again: Pizza Hut’s Doritos crust
Recently I mentioned how the overseas arms of American restaurants haven’t given up on crazy combinations of food that can’t be good for you. Here’s the latest, courtesy of Pizza Hut in Australia: The Doritos Crunch Crust. Continue reading
Christmas Present: Darlene Love’s last Letterman appearance
It’s a holiday tradition, the most recent edition which aired this past week. But no, it’s not “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or anything like that. It’s the annual performance by Darlene Love of “Christmas (Please Come Home)” on David Letterman’s show. Continue reading
Andrew McMahon’s latest now comes with a video
Earlier this year I mentioned Andrew McMahon’s latest project, and I also got to see him on tour once again last month. Now, a video has been released for the lead track, “Cecilia and the Satellite.” Continue reading
Required listening: Genevieve’s ‘Colors’
Genevieve Schatz, formerly of Company of Thieves, has been working on solo material for a bit now, and now the first big single, “Colors,” has made its way online. Continue reading
Christmas Present: The Superions’ ‘Fruitcake’
Earlier this month I featured a new solo song by Kate Pierson; today Christmas Present looks to a recent track led by another B-52s member, Fred Schneider, and his side project The Superions. Continue reading
YouTube has everything: WestJet’s Christmas miracles
For the second year, WestJet, a Canadian airline, has pulled out all the stops for a deservedly viral video that shows what the true meaning of Christmas can feel like when a group of people get together and make wishes come true. Continue reading
Required listening: Ronika’s ‘Marathon’
I’ve recommended Ronika here in the past, and earlier this year she released an excellent album, “Selectadisc.” She’s back, with a new EP, “Marathon,” the title track of which makes up the latest video release as well. Continue reading