Alt-J (∆) – Taro

Pretty incredible song.  No idea how to classify it, but it goes.   Off An Awesome Wave (2012), music video footage from the crazy movie Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation (1988)

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Filed under: Alt-J, 2012, alternative rock, indie rock, World

Cake – Short Skirt, Long Jacket

Just heard this song the other day, for the first time in years. Cut.

Filed under: Cake, alternative rock

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge

Filed under: Red Hot Chili Peppers, alternative rock, Rock

The Exploding Hearts – I’m a Pretender

The Exploding Hearts were a group from my hometown Portland, Oregon.  Shortly after the release of their debut album, Guitar Romantic (2003),  three of the band members died in a tragic car accident.  They made some great music.

Filed under: The Exploding Hearts, 2003, alternative rock, indie rock, pop punk, Rock

STRFKR – While I’m Alive

New one from the group formerly known as STARFUCKER.

Filed under: Starfucker, 2012, alternative rock, Electronic, portland

The Naked And Famous – Young Blood

ALL genres here on Straight Bangers.  We spread the love.  Off Passive Me, Aggressive You (2010).

Filed under: The Naked And Famous, 2010, alternative rock, indie rock, Rock

LCD Soundsystem – Someone Great

Fire.  Off Sound of Silver (2007).

Filed under: LCD Soundsystem, 2007, alternative rock, Electronic, Rock

Talking Heads – Girlfriend Is Better (Live 1984)

My fave Talking Heads song fa sho.  From Stop Making Sense (1984).

Filed under: Talking Heads, 1984, alternative rock, funk, live, new wave, Rock

Butthole Surfers – Pepper

A classic 90’s jam.  Off Electriclarryland (1996).

Filed under: Butthole Surfers, 1996, alternative rock, Rock

The XX – Islands

I like their music but hate their videos.

Filed under: the XX, alternative rock, Rock

The Black Keys – Little Black Submarines

dope dope dope. kind of a 2011 4 minute long version a Stairway To Heaven??

Filed under: The Black Keys, alternative rock, Rock

The Black Keys – She’s Long Gone

This shit really reminds me of Cream

Filed under: The Black Keys, alternative rock, Rock