Nick Waterhouse, born six late decades too late

When I first saw a picture of Nick Waterhouse, not only did I think it was a photo from the middle part of the 20th century, but I also thought I was looking at the love child of Buddy Holly and Rivers Cuomo. When I started listening to Nick, I still wasn't convinced that he was a modern musician. Then when I saw his first video, I thought I was watching the new intro of Mad Men. Either way, I'm really liking the retro, garage sounds coming from this 25 year old from California. I think you will too. 


His first full album, Time's All Gone, was recently released and it's definitely worth a glimpse if you've ever tapped your foot to a mix of R&B and rock and roll (great guitar licks). Think a mix of Raphael Saadique, Aloe Blacc, Amy Winehouse, and The Black Keys.  


Nick Waterhouse – I Can Only Give You Everything

Nick Waterhouse – Some Place

Nick Waterhouse – Is That Clear

AV Undercover - Great bands covering questionable songs

Recently, my cousin (Yogi, CalDavis Aggie, future brewmaster) put me on to some really cool stuff The AV Club is doing. Basically, they start with 25 songs they think would make great covers, then they invite bands in to pla y them in a small circular room. Once the song has been played, it's crossed off the list. 


Here's an overview of how it works....

Introduction to A.V. Undercover


So...here's some of my favorite from the past three years, although this current year is in progress. Enjoy!

Trampled By Turtles covers Arcade Fire



Punch Brothers cover The Cars


Probably my favorite...

They Might Be Giants covers Chumbawamba



The Clientele covers M.I.A.


Oh man, Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) almost made me cry during a George Michel song. I just wish he would have learned the lyrics.

Iron And Wine covers George Michael

Dancing On My Own

The newest television obsession for my wife and I is HBO's new show Girls. Definitely worth checking out if you have the chance (I think you can watch the pilot on it's website). The final scene of the latest episode featured "Dancing On My Own" by Swedish pop star Robyn. 
I thought it would be a great song for those looking for a new song to blast and dance to in your underwear in the living room (which is what the final scene in Girls looked like). Enjoy!
Robyn – Dancing On My Own on Spotify  

Jan Pehchan Ho

Ever since this Heineken commercial came out, I've been trying to find the original version of the song. 

Tonight, success!! Here's the original from what looks to be an epic Bollywood film, Suspense Thriller Gumnaam.

Here's Mohammed Rafi with "Jan Pehchan Ho"

on Spotify Special EFX – Jaan Pehechaan Ho - Mohammed Rafi
But the video makes it all worth it: