Video: Rusty Redenbacher “Golden Years” (David Bowie Cover)
Rusty Redenbacher has been one of the hardest working members of the Indianapolis hip hop scene since I was copping my first feel on the dance floor back in junior high. One need look no further than the man’s twitter feed to understand just how relentless Rusty’s commitment to his craft can be. The latest installment in Rusty’s seemingly endless catalog can be found below. Here, Rusty trades hip hop hooks for glam rock glory on a terrific cover of David Bowie’s “Golden Years.”
One of the things that I admire most about Rusty is his willingness to try anything. What’s so surprising is how often this experimentation succeeds. For more, head over to the Tornado Alley Tumblr for a free download of The Professor and The Hustler, his 2011 release with fellow Indy emcee Mr. Kinetik. Or hit up his Facebook page for his most recent solo release, The Tinkerer.
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Written by Rob Peoni
Video: Bryan Scary “Ballroom Kid” (Live at BreakThru Radio)
Brooklyn-based psychedelic pop musician Bryan Scary will release his third LP Daffy’s Elixir on NYC’s Paper Garden Records on April 24th. The album is a veritable mind-fuck that spans genres, breaks rules and tests its listeners unlike any release in recent memory. Those may sound like knocks, but I actually dig this release. The playful, operatic approach is theatrical and flamboyant in ways that immediately call to mind Queen’s most ambitious material. I played the hell out of Queen’s Greatest Hits as a kid, so Daffy’s Elixir serves as the welcome return of a forgotten friend. A video from Scary’s recent performance at BreakThru Radio is featured below. Scary is backed by a sizable cast of characters that his bold sound demands. Watch their performance of “Ballroom Kid” here:
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Written by Rob Peoni
Video: Norah Jones “Happy Pills”
A while back, we featured a new single from Norah Jones called “Happy Pills.” The song was produced by Danger Mouse, and takes Norah away from the keys and into the mold of the indie songstress. Today, Jones released a video for the song. Pre-order your copy of her forthcoming album Little Broken Hearts. The LP is scheduled to drop on May 1st via Blue Note.
Written by Rob Peoni
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