Fast Crew - "Suburbia Streets"

Fast Crew were a bit like South Auckland's version of Black Eyed Peas. Dane Rumble's alter ego Kid Deft was a key member before he had the image change. "Suburbia Streets" was their 4th single and the only one that has survived the evolution of the Bitter FM playlists. It is the performance from Rebecca (Becks) that steals the show... like a beautiful vocal crescendo. While Fast Crew are now practically long forgotten, this song should keep their flame burning for a little while longer.

Wonderwall in 4 parts

The movie 'Wonderwall' was released in 1968. The soundtrack was by George Harrison. The soundtrack was obviously the inspiration behind Noel Gallagher's song of the same name. One of the many connections between Oasis and The Beatles.



Noel Gallagher writes "Wonderwall" and Oasis release it in 1995. It becomes a worldwide hit... also topping the charts here in New Zealand.



Cat Power's beautiful version brings it to aching proportions.



Ryan Adams' version consistently moves people... Noel Gallagher is one such person.

Dinosaur Jr. - "Watch The Corners"

Luckily Dinosaur Jr. haven't strayed much from their grungy Neil Young guitar based alt rock beginnings, which was some time in the 80's. So for that reason, there are two camps... Camp A, every song they release is a classic. Camp B, every song sounds the same. So here is another classic from Dinosaur Jr... oh, unless you are in fucking Camp B!

Phantogram - "Don't Move"

"Don't Move" is an uplifting trip-hop/pop song from Phantogram's 2011 EP 'Nightlife.' It has all that is expected from Phantogram but with horn samples and a great vocal loop throughout. At the right moment, this song is as satisfying as music gets... aural candy for a sweet tooth.



Live version below



For Your Information (or FYI for the tweens)...
A Phantogram is a 2D image made to look like a 3D image. Like cricket ground sponsor logos and the time lapse video example below.

GOTAN PROJECT - "La Gloria"

Who took Tango to the club dancefloor? Gotan Project, that's who! Oh, you want proof? Well, I have it right here.

THE GUILT - A Short Film by David Victori ...

Here is the film that won youtube's Your Film Festival.



The finalists in Venice for the announcement.

Miranda Lee Richards - "The Long Goodbye"

Miranda Lee Richards is a Californian musician who was taught how to play guitar by Kirk Hammett from Metallica. The least surprising part though, was that he taught her to play Mazzy Star songs... an influence that carried through to her debut album 'The Herethereafter' released in 2001. She sang with 'The Brian Jonestown Massacre' for a short time before she recorded her debut. The album is an indie folk gem. "The Long Goodbye" features sweet strings, melodic vocals and acoustic guitar, and some slide guitar to seal the deal. Sweet as!