Friday, May 9, 2008

The Best Side Projects

In recent months I have come across many side projects that have kept me amused for a long while. Here is a list of side projects that are as good than any actual band out there.

The Country Side Project-
It doesn't matter if you like county/bluegrass or not this is simply good music in its purest form. Everything that comes from the fingertips of these l
ads is genius. Their music is entertaining and holds your attention, Their cover of 'Wannabe' is by far the best cover I have ever heard; it is amusing and makes you with they would cover every song ever done by the Spice Girls. In their own inimitable way.

The Country Side Project (myspace)
'Wannabe'- The Country Side Project
'The Country Side Project'- The Country Side Project

Police, Camera, Action!-
I think we all have out guilty pleasures, music that we know isn't good but when you talk about it, you can't help but smile. From the first moment you listen to Police, Camera, Action you won't be able to contain yourself. When first listening to this music you will go through a series of emotions: shock, confusion,stun, slightly uncomfortable, and finally the comical stylings will have you won over.

Police, Camera, Action! (myspace)

Rowan- Rowan Martins rendition of Dizzee Rascals 'Fix Up, Look Sharp' is one that you will find yourself going back to his page again and again to hear. 'Hailstones' and 'Tell me' will have you captivated. This is the type of music that when you need a break from everything you can turn to Rowan's musings and settle down. Rowan is a part of one of this reviewers' favorite band Burmese Days. It is not surprising that a member of that lovely band makes such amazing music of his own.

Rowan (myspace)

L'Homme Run- Not quite a side project, but one of the best nonetheless. Consisting of Ezra Koenig(Vampire Weekend) and Andrew Kalaidjian, this duo dabbles in the increasingly comedic field of white rap. 'Pizza Party' will have you sining it's hook all day long, it won't take you but a second to fall in love with their lyrics. "P-I-Z-Z-A P-A-R-T-Y if you got a blunt, then we can get high" there is nothing that compares to a little L'Homme Run on a rainy day.

L'Homme Run (myspace)

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