Everytime I see Seattle’s BOAT it feels like the first. They’re effing amazing, as is evident in the footage from NYC Popfest last weekend. Now I HATE describing bands by referencing others, but I think the easiest way to sum ‘em up is like… if Harvey Danger smashed into Titus Andronicus. BOAT for president. Get their 3rd album Setting the Paces here. There’s a new EP in the works too. That is all.

BOAT: Lately (I’ve Been On My Back) by punkphoto

Giorgio Moroder Freddie Mercury - Love Kills by punkphoto

Ahhh to be a fly on the wall in the litigation room for that one! E!Online has the details *HERE* and check out what Jared Leto has to say on the band’s website *HERE* The band’s 3rd studio album called “This is War” is slated for release in the fall now that the peace talks have wrapped with EMI. I wonder if Kanye is onboard to produce? WHEN EGOS COLLIDE…….

Stronger (Kanye West Cover) : 30 Seconds to Mars (YSI)

When all is said & done, 30 Seconds to Mars is in possession one of the coolest f*cking guitars ever: PEGASUS! Win-Win!

Lykke Li @ NTBR Part 4 - “Hustlin’” from Drew Innis on Vimeo.

Shout out to Disconap and Discobelle for the tip. Disco hugs all around!

Oh hell yes- let’s bow our heads in reverence of a half century of Ms Stacey Q. Read an awesome biography of her *HERE* Potentially best known for her version of ‘Two of Hearts’ (Yes, there is an original one out there by Sue Gatlin and thanks to Big Stereo for the schoolin’) she totally made it her own, and forged ahead with her hit ‘We Connect.’ But back to ‘Two of Hearts’ - we’re giftin’ y’all with the 4 versions you totally need. 1st off- the birthday girls rendition. Secondly, the original by Sue Gatlin. 3rd on deck is the lovely Annie’s cover, which is really more like a karaoke sing-a-long. Last but not least is our absolutely fave version by Purple Crush. We first saw Isla and Air Jared play Shara’s bday party awhile ago and have been hooked on this couple ever since. So grab the zip file below! Also please enjoy Stacey’s guestspot as ‘Cinammon’ on the Facts of Life, where she and Tootie audition for the same role with the same song. OHMIGOSH THE HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could only aspire to achieve such heights. We should all learn from her ultimate full body wave.

Two of Hearts x Four Zip File (YSI)

See the whole batch of photos *HERE* and thanks to Disconap for being my very bestest partner in crime. We came, we saw, we got sweat on. I’m going to sleep- perhaps a brief write up to come. More video after the jump. Here’s the setlist:

Check out the Pop Manifesto’s 4th Issue *HERE*

This is Pop : Charlotte Hatherley’s XTC Cover Mp3 (zShare)

In honor of the its release, and thanks to Chrome Waves, here is Charlotte Hatherley’s brilliant XTC cover of This is Pop. Apparently Andy Partridge produced her album the Deep Blue, so homegirl obvs has the all important stamp of approval.

Awwww! Everyday our crush on URB just grows. Check out this list, it’s a great way to get your Cocteau Twins / My Bloody Valentine fix with trippy visuals *HERE* Enjoy MBV’s cover of ‘We Have All the Time in the World’ aka the soundtrack to my fave James Bond movie, ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.’ You just can’t beat Diana Rigg as a Bond Girl.

My Bloody Valentine : We Have All the Time in the World / Louis Armstrong Cover Mp3 (zShare)

Oooooh! Richard Hawley at Bowery Ballroom? Sooooo bad…. and by ‘bad’ I mean naughty good. Chills. This dark knight straight outta Sheffield kept audience members on their toes, and was ace at beating hecklers to the punch. No one was safe, although he took a few blows for his coif. Proper review to come on ‘Sup! For now photos *HERE* and the setlist:

Richard Hawley : I’m Just Here To Get My Baby Out of Jail (Everly Brothers Cover)

Richard Hawley : Some Candy Talking (Jesus and Mary Chain Cover)