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Vid: Van Etten & Shearwater Cover Petty & Nicks

Vid: Van Etten & Shearwater Cover Petty & Nicks

Anyone who is familiar with the A.V. Club’s Undercover project knows that there have been some hits, but most of the covers have been huge misses. Still, the concept is fantastic and always keeps me coming back for more. Only five cover songs have been chosen from this year’s excellent list so far, but one of those pairs the buzzworthy Sharon Van Etten with Austin indie darlings Shearwater. Together, they absolutely nail the Tom Petty-penned Stevie Nicks ’81 classic, “Stop…

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Vid: Jack White – “Sixteen Saltines”

Vid: Jack White – “Sixteen Saltines”

Sometimes a song will make you want to jump around and throw things. Rarely will the video for such a song match that same feeling. The video for Jack White’s latest single, “Sixteen Saltines”, makes me want to jump around, throw things and question my sobriety due to the funky imagery kicking my screen’s ass.

Mix: Uncle Smackass Caffeinates 2011

Mix: Uncle Smackass Caffeinates 2011

Another year, another year’s end mix from the venerable Uncle Smackass. With esoterically enjoyable covers and hand-picked songs, these annual musical round-ups have brought unadulterated joy to tens of people worldwide—while also helping place their fingers firmly on the pulse of the current state of music.

Poploser Rides Again: The Q&A Session

Poploser Rides Again: The Q&A Session

That’s right, we be back. And to commemorate this momentous occasion, I have decided the initial article will be a Q&A piece based on the hundreds of thousands of questions we have received surrounding our rumored resurrection. Because, after all… it’s all about YOU.