I've come into a lot (and I seriously mean a lot) of new music lately. When this happens, I usually set about making mixes for my friends because I find one or two or three songs that I really want everyone to have.

So I started out on this task and realized that all the mixes were beginning to look identical. I know my last post was strictly "OMG GUYS MUSIC!" but I think I'm going to do another one. You don't mind, right?



Rooster - No DiggityI don't remember exactly when it became popular for indie bands to cover hip hop songs, but there have only been a few that have really worked for me. This one is SOLID. It's funky, it's groovy, and yet still rocks my face off. Highly recommended.


Lily Allen - Oh My GodI hate Lily Allen. Really, I do. I think her attitude sucks and her songs are obnoxious. That being said, she covered the Kaiser Chiefs' song "Oh My God" with the help of DJ/producer extraordinaire Mark Ronson, and it's really quite excellent. This song is dedicated to Sarah Fuller.


50 Cent - Ayo Technology (feat. Justin Timberlake)Argh. I can't stop listening to this damn song. I generally hate 50 Cent, but I gave it a shot because Timberlake is involved. I was pleasantly surprised. 50 is status quo, but the beat is hot, and... well... it's Timberlake. (I think Timbaland is in there somewhere too.) Just listen. Or don't. (PS: That is a screen cap from last night's VMAs during Britney's performance. I think it's the funniest thing ever.)


Weezer - SuzanneI had completely forgotten about this song until I watched "Mallrats" last week. This was the first Weezer song I ever heard, and I still love it.


Loudon Wainwright III - Passion PlayYou may recognize Loudon Wainwright III as a folk singer/songwriter, as the father of Rufus and Martha Wainwright, or as the father from the brilliant Judd Apatow series "Undeclared." However you recognize him, it doesn't matter - I just hope that you do. He's wonderful.



VAST - Don't Take Your Love AwayI don't know anything about VAST. At all. I just like this song. And I may have gotten it from "One Tree Hill," which I don't watch. Really. I just saw one three episodes.


Timbaland - Come Around (feat. M.I.A.)I love shakin' my booty to this tune lately. Or in general. Whatever. M.I.A.'s getting a lot of press lately, and this is the first song I've heard her do... I like what I hear. Maybe it's just the magic touch of Timbaland.


Enjoy. And let me know what you think!