Burt and Dionne

Here's an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the inspired working relationship of Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick.

Maurice Sendak (6/10/28 - 5/08/12)

Here's a short that eventually became his last book, Bumble-Ardy. It isn't bad; in fact, it's fine. Thanks for all the great work, Mr Sendak.

Popol Vuh

While on a recent tour, Daniel broke his hand and was treated by a kindly doctor, Herr Langer, in Muenster, Germany. As the fractured bone was being set, the conversation inevitably turned to music, and the doctor was delighted to know that we were into "Kraut Rock" (his words). There was a lengthy discussion about Can and Neu, Faust, and Amon Duul II, but Dr Langer was surprised when Daniel brought up this band, one of our favorites.

Mick Jackson - Blame It On The Boogie

Maybe we need a late pass, but we're not totally ready to believe that this original version of the Jacksons hit isn't a hoax. It's a little too weird, to be totally frank.

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Behind The Mask

Little kids covering Rammstein

Easily the best thing we've ever seen on Youtube. Pay special attention to the drummer and to the break at around 3:30. And the very end. Ok, just watch the whole thing.

Nohelani Cypriano - Lihue

Hot Balearic by way of Kauai. In a surprise maneuver, it turns out there's a promo video for this sought-after underground classic.
Props to our colleague Shante Sullivan from Oakland, CA