One of my all-time favorite artists.  Sam Cooke is not only writer and performer of this single off his album of the same name, but also only took three takes to record it!  ”(Ain’t That) Good News” is one of the many gems in the artists’ arsenal that deserve the label “oldie, but a goodie”.

I expect JD McPherson to blow up pretty soon with his original yet vintage sound; a hodgepodge revival of the 50’s with hints of rock n roll, R&B, and rockabilly.  Album doesn’t drop till April 17th, but you can hear his latest single “North Side Gal” below or click here to check out the official music video. JD McPherson-North Side Gal

This brother and sister duo from LA flex their pop sensibilities with this track from their debut album.  Coming from a extremely musical family (both parents plus a grandfather named John Williams), it’s no surprise they’d be able to find success with their California Rock sound. The Belle Brigade-Sweet Louise

Expect to add this new track from The Black Keys to the many that have already been used in numerous commercials.  These guys are hit generators and this single has this DJ pumped for the new album to drop.

Alexander Ebert, frontman of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, released his first solo album Alexander featuring this song, A Million Years.   It’s been a popular one lately… and for good reason. A fun and lively acoustic love song that offers hope to the hopeless romantic.

It’s not too often I recommend having a wedding’s first dance run any longer than 3 minutes, however at Vipula and Dan’s Wedding this past weekend their 3 acapella singers kept it engaging for an unprecedented 7 minutes.  Friends of the B&G, and avid wedding singers, presented this rendition of Train’s “Marry Me” mixed with Edward Sharpe’s “Home”.  Enjoy!

This old jam takes me back to the high school days.  One of my favorites of hers that still gets my head bobbing when it comes on today.

R.I.P. Clarence.  Thanks for all the good years.

This latest Swon Song came complements of Big Boi, The Black Keys, and Wick-It The Instigator who mashed up their two latest albums to create “The Brothers of Chico Dusty”.  Check out “Black Bug” below and download the rest of the album here.

“Wigwam” is more than just a ’single room Native American dwelling’, it’s a 1970 Bob Dylan cut perfect for any Memorial Day BBQ.  Happy Memorial Day!