Old stuff, but still not very well-known. Pere Ubu play experimental rock, they call it “Avant Garage”. Some of it’s very experimental, and some of it sounds like surf rock. Their experiments range from mild to bizarre, sometimes sounding along the lines of Captain Beefheart or Frank Zappa. Off of their first album, The Modern Dance, here’s the song Street Waves.
Street Waves
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this is an amazing track from the mexican duo of classical guitar players, Rodrigo y Gabriela. they specialize in playing acoustic guitars really fast. and they’re good at it. their sound is uniquely latin and their heritage shines through their music. i first heard this song last summer but i couldn’t find the name of it. but now i have. and my life is complete. and make sure to check out the music video.
also happy bastille day y’all.
Diablo Rojo
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Jesus take the wheel! Our favorite Irish electronica artist, Roisin Murphy has debuted her video for her single “Movie Star“. In typical Roisin fashion, it does not disappoint. Enjoy it below!
hey guys! julieta venegas is a hot mexican poprocker who teamed up with the spanish rapper la mala rodriguez to record this live version of her song “Eres Para Mi”. this track has been tremendously succesful in latin america and the US. this version is off the MTV Unplugged album, which i’d highly recommend checking out if you like what you hear. the song is so sunny and the accordions are to die for, especially when blended so seamlessly with the reggae/ska rythyms. i also enjoy the lyrics; the story the girl tells of her unquestionable affirmation that the guy is for no one but her.
Eres Para Mi
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I’m a huge AC/DC fan, so finding this was amusing and strange at the same time. Paris Derniere does a lot of covers of popular songs, and they do a cover of AC/DC’s Highway to Hell that’s really pretty good. It doesn’t have the same kick and power as AC/DC’s song because it’s a soft and melodic version, but it’s just interesting to see it done because I never would have imagined an AC/DC song in such a different light.
Highway to Hell
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kalatva, the Sanskrit word for melody, is a music blog, with a variety of styles and tastes represented. We have very expansive musical interests, and want to share our discoveries with the world.