If only all education was this entertaining.  This is actually pretty informative.  I think they should make this a series.

(via College Humor)

I got my first pair of Dr. Martens when I was in 6th grade.  It was a really big deal, because they were like $100 – and I bought them with my own money.  They made my feet look enormous, because  at the time I was nothing but elbows and feet, but I wore them with pride.   When I first heard about the DM50 project I started thinking about the kind of music I associated with Dr. Martens, and of course my mind wandered back to the halls of my middle school.  During that ‘phase’ I was really into Meatloaf.  Luckily, you won’t find a cover of “I Would Do Anything For Love” on this album.

To celebrate their 50th anniversary Dr. Martens produced an album to represent the spirit of the people who’ve worn Dr. Martens over the years.  They asked ten artists to record covers of  classic songs, then ten directors produced videos to accompany the tracks.  All of the songs can be downloaded FOR FREE over at 50.drmartens.com.

Participating Artists Include:

• Verbal + Yoon
• MC5′s Michael Davis + D.O.A
• The Ravonettes
• N.A.S.A
• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
• The Cinematic Orchestra
• Buraka Som Sistema
• The Duke Spirit
• DaM-FunK
• Noisettes

My favorite so far is the Ravonettes cover of The Stone Roses “I Wanna Be Adored“.

The song that will never die is back again.  Irish duo Jedward puts it’s spin on Vanilla Ice‘s Ice Ice Baby, and Queen‘s Under Pressure.  The video even features an appearance by Mr. Ice himself.  Anyone else feel like they are watching an F-ed up version of Glee?

(Via @bpwane)

The most useful song you will ever learn, The Elements – Sung by Tom Lehrer.  I wish this would’ve been around when I was in chemistry.  It would’ve made my life so much easier.

So beautiful!  One of the best covers I’ve heard in a while.  The best part is that you can totally download it for free over at Tale of the Tape.  Yeaaayaah!

This performance is from a show back in September at Terminal 5 in New York.

(via Tale of the Tape)

Will Ferrell and Foo Fighter’s Dave Grohl cover Stevie Nicks’ “Leather and Lace”.    Not exactly a musical masterpiece, but entertaining nonetheless.

Discovered via Miss (@lindsayjean11)

In general I have a LOT to be thankful for. Here is a very random list of the things things I’m feeling especially thankful for this year.

1. Beets – My favorite root vegetable
2. Comfortable Shoes – Because nobody likes blisters
3. Kick ass family – For loving me no matter what
4. Headphones – To drown out the distractions
5. Strong Coffee – For getting me through rough mornings
6. Awesome friends – To enjoy all this madness with
7. Tights – To keep my legs warm
8. Fizzy Red Wine – To keep bellies warm
9. Sour Patch Kids – For being sour and sweet
10. Music – (Had to embellish on this one, see below)

Music I’m Thankful For

Led Zeppelin – Going to California

Wheetus – Teenage Dirtbag  (This song changed my life, I’ll spare you the story)

Weezer – In The Garage

Dave Matthews – Lie In Our Graves

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Home

Frightened Rabbit – Old Old Fashioned

You Are My Sunshine

@kanyewest’s Tweets read by someone’s Grandma.  Hilarious

Beautiful cover of The xx‘s VCR by The Antlers.  This was recorded at WPGU, yay Illinois!

MP3 Download The Antlers – VCR (The XX Cover)

I’ve had a handful of albums on rotation for the past few months, and am getting tired of listening to the same ole stuff.  As much as I love Phantogram and The Freelance Whales, it’s time for some new shiz.

I need some recommendations pronto!  What should I check out?