[Read Part 1 | Illustration by Jen May] 5. Cher Lloyd – “Want U Back” Are people stupid? Are people getting stupider? Is that a real thing that’s happening? Is the Internet ruining our brains? Do babies have iPhones? What is the world like? Is Cher Lloyd because of climate change? Cher Lloyd is very… Continue reading The Ten Most Beloved Songs I Hate [Part 2]
Tag: Katy Perry
[MP3 + Video] Marina and the Diamonds covers 3OH3! and Katy Perry’s “Starstrukk”
Stirring, raw piano rendition of the mega-popular song. Marina’s having a hard time doing much wrong in my book (plus her book – nice publicity stunt). Do I need to write more here? Does it matter? Will you read my writing? How much can I describe a song, much less a cover, without getting over-the-top?… Continue reading [MP3 + Video] Marina and the Diamonds covers 3OH3! and Katy Perry’s “Starstrukk”
Ukranian polka band covers Katy Perry! Wait, what?
I don’t care WHAT you think about Katy Perry, these Ukranian guys are the best. Gold medals for all of them. “Eins, zwei drei!!”
Julian Velard covers Katy Perry’s “Hot N Cold”
YES! New Yorker Julian Velard is finally making a name for himself, and rightfully so. I’ve been following him for several years now, as he is a friend of a friend (thanks Moshe). It’s exciting that people are considering him to be a breakout artist for 2009, even though he’s been making music for quite… Continue reading Julian Velard covers Katy Perry’s “Hot N Cold”
12 Days of Christmas Music: The Hotel Cafe’s “Winter Songs” Compilation
LA music venue The Hotel Cafe put out a holiday compilation this year called “Winter Songs.” Since The Hotel Cafe focuses on female singer/songwriters, the album is solely that. All your favorite women of music like KT Tunstall, Ingrid Michaelson, Fiona Apple and Katy Perry (singer/songwriter? Really?) are there giving you soft snowy goodness. I… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Music: The Hotel Cafe’s “Winter Songs” Compilation