Awesome Music

They just tell you that you’re on your own… don’t you know that you’re toxic? Remix master Bill McClintock is back with another wonderfully unholy mashup. Combining the sounds of Britney Spears, Black Sabbath, and Mötley Crüe makes absolutely no sense, but we can’t stop dancing to this one.

Mac Glocky mixes up another unexpected musical concoction. His fans asked if he would take MGMT hit Kids and turn it into a grunge track a la Nirvana. He thought the result would be cursed, but we think the track rocks. Enjoy yourself. I’m on a plain.

This forthcoming device aims to make learning the piano easier and more fun than ever. The Polaro has an ultrawide touchscreen that provides instruction and feedback directly above its 88 keys. Its makers plan on offering apps for lessons, games, recording music, and more. Pricing isn’t firm yet but estimated at $2800 to start. You can reserve one now for $100.

Piano? More like paino. Mattias Krantz has a thing for making dangerous musical instruments. After creating a piano that’s capable of electrocution, he moved on to one that triggers paintball guns when its keys are pressed. It plays music by turning its victims’ screams into notes.

We were shocked to hear that keyboard player Brockett Parsons has never listened to the music of Muse, but that provides an excellent setup for this Pianote video. Lady Gaga’s gifted keyboardist provided a unique jazz-fusion spin on the track Hysteria, performed on his 288-key wraparound keyboard.

“They are so lost in their own…performance that they don’t see me with the camera.” For two decades, bassist Colin Greenwood’s been using his small Yashica T4 Super camera to take fugitive snaps of his band, Radiohead. How to Disappear is Colin’s insider POV of the unguarded moments of the 21st century’s most influential band.

You could have it all, my empire of dirt… in a one-horse open sleigh. There I Ruined It took Johnny Cash’s voice from his cover of Hurt, and set it to the tune of Jingle Bells. Trent Reznor’s lyrics are decidedly darker than those of the cheerful holiday classic, but we’re still adding this one to our Christmas playlist.

Led Zeppelin had its first hits in 1969. Marceve76 imagines what the iconic rock band might have sounded like if they achieved fame 15 years earlier. This full album remake of Led Zeppelin II includes late-50s rock and roll versions of Whole Lotta Love, The Lemon Song, Ramble On, Bring it on Home,, and more. Now enjoy some 1950s Black Sabbath and Queen.

Singer and beatboxer Vahtang turns in a straight-up wild interpretation of the 1970 Ram Jam classic Black Betty. His version takes full advantage of his incredibly deep voice, contrasted by his smooth and soulful singing. Want more? Check out his performance of Look in Your Eyes, featuring way more microphones than anyone needs.

It’s that time of year when Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You is beaten into our brains again. If we have to listen to the tune, at least let it be a different version. Thankfully, musician Steve Welsh is here with a new cover of the holiday earworm done in the style of Creed. He really nails the post-grunge sound of Scott Stapp and company.

After retiring from touring and recording in 2022, musician Phil Collins sat down with Brandon Toews of Drumeo to recount key moments from his career, creative process, favorite drum kits, and more. The documentary offers intimate conversations with the iconic Genesis frontman, stories from his son Nic, and interviews with musicians influenced by Collins.

Each year since 2009, DJ Earworm has created a musical mashup to celebrate the top pop hits of the past year. 2024’s remix, titled Blame it on the Whiskey, includes bits and pieces of 25 songs from hitmakers like Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Teddy Swims. FWIW, his 2009 remix was called Blame it on the Pop.

For the 2024 MTV EMAs, synth-pop legends Pet Shop Boys performed the the Mott the Hoople / David Bowie classic All the Young Dudes, then rolled into to their hit track, West End Girls. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe prove they’ve still got it, contrasting their trademark minimalism with a flashy show with a string orchestra and dancers in artsy-fartsy costumes.

I don’t wanna call it off, but you don’t wanna call it love. Franz Ferdinand turned in a fantastic cover of Chappell Roan’s track Good Luck, Babe! for Jo Whiley’s Sofa Session on BBC Radio 2. The Scottish alt-rock band in advance of their upcoming album The Human Fear, which drops on 01.10.2024.

The Elevator Music channel has a fun concept – they invite DJs and other musicians to perform live inside an elevator. As the elevator rides up and down, people pop in and out to enjoy a mini-concert. This episode features an hour-long performance by house music legend Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim with a mix of his own and other groovy dance tracks.

CLMC Music presents a fantastic compilation of his movie and TV show theme song mashups performed on a pair of KORG synths. The collection includes Ghostbusters x Knight Rider, Indiana Jones x The A-Team, The Mandalorian x Transformers, and many more. Whether you’re a fan of The Avengers, James Bond, or Harry Potter, you won’t be disappointed.