One of the coolest parts of seeing a band live, might just be hearing the songs they choose to cover.  While you are mostly in attendance to hear a band play their hit songs, it is always telling to hear their cover songs.  We get a glimpse into their influences, and a chance to hear…

This video brought a smile to my face.  I couldn’t stop listening to this record when it first came out, but it’s been awhile since I have heard this tune.  It’s also great that they have a newer, alternate version to accompany the video.  If you don’t realize the reach this band has, then the …

I absolutely love this cover of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies!” The beat is so slick and funky, and the harmonies make the song pop in all the right spots.  It’s laid back and fun, mainly because Pomplamoose are having fun, and not taking themselves so seriously.  Sure it helps that the lead singer Nataly Dawn has…

  I saw The Freelance Whales open for Surfer Blood and Bear in Heaven last year at Schuba’s.  They had the biggest crowd of the night, and played the most confident set.  They blew me away with their off-the-wall energy, as they stole the show from a team of indie darlings.  At that time, Surfer Blood were being anointed the “Next Big Thing,”…