Read this with a Jerry Seinfeld tone, please: What’s the deal with all these rappers tackling indie rock songs? After we showed you a glimpse of Intuition’s upcoming mixtape earlier this week, we now bring Lushlife’s take on Washed Out’s “Feel It All Around”. Like Intuition, Lushlife’s version retains all the elements of the original track. So, in a sense, it’s like a mash-up of Lush’s gruff new verses and Washed Out shimmery instrumental and hook. If you can’t tell from my write-up, I’m definitely feeling this and wish I could make it down to SXSW to see him perform. Ah well, at least I have this and his two albums to keep me company.

Download: Washed Out – “Feel It All Around” (Lushlife Version) [Right Click Save-As]

Album Review: Lushlife – Cassette City (2009)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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Welcome to the weekly rundown where we (soulsupreme and Marty) provide you with our top ten headlines for the week that was.

1. VIBE Magazine ceases operations. After 16 years in business the urban music magazine has ceased operations. It’s not too surprising to anyone these days when a magazine or newspaper folds. But that doesn’t mean it’s still disappointing and a continuing sign of how shitty the industry has become.
2. R.I.P. QB Steve McNair. In a very sad turn of events former Tennessee Quarterback  Steve McNair was killed yesterday in an apparent murder-suicide along with a young woman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time.
3. Michael Jackson returns to the Billboard charts. After the tragic death of the music icon last week, his music sales have dominated billboard charts again. Sadly, death is one hell of a promotion tool. Read the rest of this entry »