February 7, 2010

Scarlett Johansson

Before releasing the album Break Up with Pete Yorn, Scarlett Johansson released her own album of Tom Waits covers (including one original song) called Anywhere I Lay My Head.

Live from AOL sessions: “Falling Down”

“Yesterday Is Here”:

Here voice is very deep in these videos, and she definitely improved her vocals for her collaboration with Pete Yorn.

Here’s the best song about Scarlett Johansson, by Steel Train, called ”Better Love”:

February 6, 2010

Nada Surf

Here’s a great cover of “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” by Nada Surf (original song by The Smiths):

Bonus: Here’s a live cover version of the same song by Pete Yorn:

February 6, 2010

Funniest Photo Ever

Here’s a new ATS feature: Funniest/Strangest/Most Bizarre Photo(s) Ever.

Description: Lady Gaga shopping yesterday in LA, wearing jeans and holding the baby of her friend Matt “Dada” Williams.

Two more photos from the day:

February 6, 2010

Twitter Updates

1. Azure Ray now has an official Twitter: @azureraymusic

2. Uh Huh Her announced on their Twitter that they will be in Paris in mid-April to play some shows: @UhHuhHerMusic

3. Eisley will play SXSW with Kashmir on March 18: @Eisley

February 6, 2010

Jill Hennessey Live

On February 22, Jill Hennessey will play songs from her new album @ LA’s Hotel Cafe.

Click here to get tickets.

February 3, 2010

Ben Lee & Ben Kweller Circa 2001

Here’s some rare footage of Ben Lee and Ben Kweller performing in 2001 in NYC.

The audio files for this concert have been available for quite a while, but the video was just posted on YouTube.

Ben Lee on guitar and Ben Kweller on piano playing Lee’s “Cigarettes Will Kill You”:

Ben Lee covering Kermit the Frog’s “The Rainbow Connection”:

Ben Kweller performing “Wantin’ Her Again,” which he didn’t release until 8 years later – it appeared on 2009’s Changing Horses.

February 3, 2010

Azure Ray in Studio

Today, Maria Taylor posted on her Twitter that today was Day 2 of recording for Azure Ray!

Azure Ray, comprised of Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink (friends since they were 15), haven’t released an album since 2004.

February 1, 2010

Grammy Recap

25.8 million people tuned in to the Grammys last night, making it the highest rated Grammys in six years.

Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for Fearless, Kings of Leon won Record of the Year for “Use Somebody,” and Beyonce won Song of the Year for “Single Ladies.”

Taylor Swift performing with Stevie Nicks and Butch Walker:

Opening the show – Lady Gaga performing with Elton John:

Here are some photographic highlights:

January 30, 2010

Grammy Awards on Sunday

The Grammy Awards are on TV tomorrow night (Sunday).

Here is a partial list of the awards and the nominees:

Record of the Year:

* “Halo,” Beyoncé

* “I Gotta Feeling,” The Black Eyed Peas

* “Use Somebody,” Kings of Leon

* “Poker Face,” Lady Gaga

* “You Belong With Me,” Taylor Swift

Song of the Year:

* “Poker Face,” Lady Gaga

* “Pretty Wings,” Maxwell

* “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” Beyoncé

* “Use Somebody,” Kings of Leon

* “You Belong With Me,” Taylor Swift

Best New Artist:

* Zac Brown Band

* Keri Hilson

* MGMT

* Silversun Pickups

* The Ting Tings

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance:

* Adele, “Hometown Glory”

* Beyoncé, “Halo”

* Katy Perry, “Hot N Cold”

* Pink, “Sober”

* Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me”

Best Pop Vocal Album:

* The E.N.D., The Black Eyed Peas

* Breakthrough, Colbie Caillat

* All I Ever Wanted, Kelly Clarkson

* The Fray, The Fray

* Funhouse, Pink

Best Dance Recording:

* “Boom Boom Pow,” The Black Eyed Peas

* “When Love Takes Over,” David Guetta and Kelly Rowland

* “Poker Face,” Lady Gaga

* “Celebration,” Madonna

* “Womanizer,” Britney Spears

Best Electronic/Dance Album:

* Divided by Night, The Crystal Method

* One Love, David Guetta

* The Fame, Lady Gaga

* Party Rock, LMFAO

* Yes, Pet Shop Boys

January 30, 2010

Michael Runion Live

Here are a few videos of Michael Runion playing with Jason Boesel @ The Bootleg Theatre:

“Ask” (The Smiths cover)

“This Charming Man” (Another Smiths cover)