PUMP Sessions

Capital Cities - Safe and Sound (Official)

2012-02-15T14:39:00.001-05:00

PUMP favorites and LA electro pop outfit Capital Cities has dropped their new video.

"Safe and Sound" is as crazy and ridiculous as their live performances.

Check out our interview with the band HERE.

And turn up your speakers for this one. x

The Cribs - Chi-Town

2012-02-15T12:23:00.001-05:00

Really diggin the new single from UK post punkers, The Cribs.

Fell in love with this band a few years back with their smokin hot track NSFW, "Men's Needs"

They're touring the US in April with a Brooklyn stop on 4/13 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Can't wait... x

The Ting Tings - Soul Killing

2012-02-15T12:07:00.000-05:00

The Ting Tings are back.

The first track off their new album, Sounds from Nowheresville, is entitled "Soul Killing"

The song sits on a chilled out reggae beat with a chorus that is reminiscent of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall"

The album drops in the US on March 13.

Hopefully it kicks as much as their debut album, We Started Nothing, which was released on May 13th, 2008.

Sound City - A film by Dave Grohl (Teaser)

2012-02-14T16:08:00.003-05:00

What's got two thumbs and is excited for this film? This guy.

Dave Grohl is putting together a documentary about legendary Los Angeles recording studio, Sound City, which was founded in 1969 and is the birthplace of some of America's greatest rock albums of all time.

Can't WAIT.

Jack White - Love Interrupted

2012-02-14T13:58:00.002-05:00

The self-directed video from Jack's solo project dropped today.

"Love Interrupted" is a bare-bones, stripped-down love song with a whole lotta soul.

So, Happy Valentines Day, folks. x

Fun. - We Are Young

2012-02-13T15:46:00.001-05:00

I have been in love with this song for months, but had no idea who sang it.

Thanks to a random post by a friend, I know it's New York pop punk band, Fun.

"We Are Young" features one of my favorite new pop stars, Janelle Monae.

This song is an arena-ready anthem.

Turn em up, kids. x

Crowe & Tarantulas CB750

2012-02-13T12:34:00.000-05:00

The latest beast posted by my favorite custom motorcycle blog, Bike EXIF, is hands-down my personal favorite so far this year. I have seen hundreds, maybe thousands, of bikes over the past few years, but nothing like this. Stripped down to just a whole lot of metal, leather, and rubber.

Absolutely breathtaking. And inspirational to my current build on my own 1978 CB750.

Built by Crowe Customs and The Tarantulas...

It’s getting harder and harder to impress with a CB750 custom. But this machine, stripped back to bare finishes and muted colors, works a treat. ‘The Natural’ is a collaboration between two Portland, Oregon builders with complementary skills: Crowe Customs and The Tarantulas. “Scott of The Tarantulas wanted a clean and simple bike, with a vintage feel and raw finishes,” says James Crowe. “Scott’s built several bikes himself, so he was able to handle the mechanical aspects.”

Crowe focused on the bodywork, and had an open brief. After he sorted the stance of the bike, he made foam mockups of the cowl and seat pan, contracting Ginger at New Church Moto to craft a new seat. Crowe then built a new battery box and hid the oil tank underneath the cowl and all the electrics under the seat. “I wanted the bike to have real clean controls,” says Crowe. So he made the clipons, the throttle and the levers in-house.

The front brakes are actuated by a remote cylinder—similar to the system on slash 7 BMWs. The master cylinder itself is mounted under the tank, and the bike has been converted to a dual disc setup. Josh Ewing stamped out the taillight so Crowe could add the glass lens and bezel, and the exhaust is a modified Carpy unit. Tarozzi rear sets were used for foot controls. “Scott’s been riding the bike for about a year now,” says James. “We both enjoy the freedom of being able to modify things and test ideas before the bike gets its final tear down for paint and plating. Until then, Scott stays busy with the WD40 and Scotch-Brite!”

Images by Confront The Craze. With thanks to Benji Wagner.

Fifth Nation - No Woman Is A Rock

2012-02-09T18:17:00.000-05:00

I absolutely adore the latest dream pop record from New York City's Fifth Nation.

"No Woman Is A Rock" is a quirky love affair featuring the Smith College a capella group The Smiffenpoofs.

This one is most certainly for the ladies, but I enjoyed it immensely. x

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris

2012-02-09T14:54:00.000-05:00

BOOM. This shit is crazy right here, ladies and gentlemen...

HOVA and Yeezy throw it all down in the clip for "Ni**as In Paris"

As Mesh said, Warning: This video might cause a seizure.

Turn em up, kids. x

Dead Skeletons - Dead Mantra

2012-02-08T15:29:00.002-05:00

This is hands down the darkest, grittiest, dirtiest song I've heard so far this year.

I'm a bit late to the party on Iceland's Dead Skeletons, but fashionably late is better than never.

"Dead Mantra" is a hypnotic trance of chanting rock that has cast a spell over me like a siren.

I double-dog-dare you to only listen to this magical track just once...

I'm on the third play in a row and I DON'T THINK I CAN STOP. x

Band of Skulls - Sweet Sour

2012-02-08T12:53:00.002-05:00

I love everything that Band of Skulls puts out, but this just might be my new favorite...

"Sweet Sour" has a killer blues riff and their chorus harmonies are just infectious.

And check out this awesome acoustic set they recently did in New York.

Killing it every single time. x

Die Antwoord - I Fink U Freeky - Letterman

2012-02-07T23:49:00.001-05:00

They fucking KILLED Letterman this week with their newest single.

"There's your halftime show. Who are we kiddin?" was all Dave could muster up after that.

Die Antwoord, like I said HERE, are the most original act on the planet. x

Jack White - Machine Gun Silhouette

2012-02-07T22:24:00.003-05:00

And the fresh hits keep on coming from this long-awaited solo effort.

Jack White is hands-down the coolest motherfucker in all of rock n roll.

"Machine Gun Silhouette" is the latest single released by him and his Third Man Records.

You can stream the track at Hypem.

Please don't stop, Jack. x

The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling

2012-02-07T22:10:00.001-05:00

Brand new video from the latest single from Ohio's Black Keys.

"Gold On The Ceiling" embraces the energy of their live performances so damn well.

These midwestern white boys continue to harness the blues like few before them.

They just make the whole rockstar job seem like a whole lotta fun. x

Lana Del Rey's Hunger Games

2012-02-07T22:01:00.001-05:00

Second City's Holly Laurent parodies Lana Del Rey's song, "Video Games"

"Hunger Games" is obviously based on the best selling trilogy of the same name.

This is absolutely brilliant. And fucking hilarious. x

M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Official Video)

2012-02-03T11:03:00.001-05:00

My chain hits my chest when I'm listening to this song.

New video from M.I.A. for "Bad Girls"

Gotta admit, it's fucking catchy... x

Super Mash Bros - Holy Guacamole

2012-02-02T13:13:00.001-05:00

My friend and contributing editor, Mesh Lakhani, stumbled onto a rad mash up crew today.

LA-based Super Mash Bros have evaded my radar until now, but I'm onto their brilliance...

"Holy Guacamole" gets better and better as the mashes develop into mind-blowing collaborations.

The Postal Service + Ludacris? Yes, please.

Electric Guest - This Head I Hold

2012-02-02T12:51:00.000-05:00

Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton comprise the LA band Electric Guest.

Call it electro groove pop.

Asa, the duo's front man, is the brother of Jorma, from The Lonely Island.

He assisted in the songwriting of the viral hit "Dick in the Box"

Electric Guest's debut EP Mondo debuts March 24th and is produced by Danger Mouse.

M.I.A. - Bad Girls

2012-02-02T12:09:00.000-05:00

Fresh new track from M.I.A.

"Bad Girls" is her best effort in a while.

Video debuts tomorrow. Stay tuned... x

The Darkness - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us

2012-02-01T12:31:00.001-05:00

FINALLY. A new track from The Darkness.

"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us" is an impressive comeback for the British rockers.

You have to love these guys. Just straight up classic rock throwback retro grooves.

Freddie Mercury would be proud. x

Die Antwoord - I Fink U Freeky

2012-02-01T11:45:00.003-05:00

So. Here's the latest, and weirdest, from South African hip hop crew, Die Antwoord.

"I Fink U Freeky" is exactly what we should expect from these crazies, but it's always fun.

Long live Die Antwoord. In my opinion, this is the most original act of the last decade.

Eytan & The Embassy - Everything Changes

2012-01-31T13:04:00.001-05:00

Brand spankin new single from my friend and PUMP favorite, Eytan & The Embassy.

"Everything Changes" drops today and the band plays Rockwood Music Hall tonight at 8.

Eytan and his band melt pop and rock together so perfectly and put on an amazing show.

Get out there and see some live music. Details HERE. x

Jack White - Love Interruption

2012-01-30T14:38:00.002-05:00

Brand new single from Jack White's upcoming solo debut, "Love Interruption"

Man, that is a catchy tune. This is his best effort since the last Dead Weather record.

Enjoy. x

Ugly Motor Bikes CB650

2012-01-30T10:36:00.003-05:00

UGLY CB650 from Ugly Motor Bikes on Vimeo.

Droooooooooool...

This work of art is the latest beast from SoCal's Ugly Motor Bikes.

The Ugly CB650 is absolutely stunning.

Keep the rubber side down. x

White Rabbits - Heavy Metal

2012-01-26T12:11:00.000-05:00

This band is so unbelievably rad.

Head over to NPR for the official premiere.

Brand new video from Brooklyn's White Rabbits... and it's, um, interesting.

I still owe my buddy James for making me go see them at the old Knitting Factory in '08.

"Heavy Metal" is playing on repeat at my desk today. x