Found this track on http://marchonelectricchildren.blogspot.com/
This cover of Sinead O’Connor’s – “Nothing Compares To You” (written by Prince) reminds of the acoustic cover of “Somewhre Over the Rainbow” by Isreal Kamakawiwo Ole with it’s mandalin and warm vocals.
[audio:http://highrize.wordpress.com/files/2007/10/dan-kelly-nothing-compares-to-you.mp3]
Here’s the Kamakawiwo cover of “Somewhre Over the Rainbow”
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A2Jt4WOxN8]
Crystal Stilts is a NY band that reminds me of Joy Division with glimpses of Jesus and Mary Chain. Their gloomy rock with a hint of surf rock is something that would sound great in a pub like setting just reverberating off the walls and becoming this mesh of sound that engulfs you.
[audio:http://highrize.wordpress.com/files/2007/10/crystals-stilts_converging_in_the_quiet.mp3]
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[audio:http://highrize.wordpress.com/files/2007/10/the-ting-tings-thats-not-my-name.mp3]
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This male / female duo produce sunshine fun drenched indie rock/electronic/pop music that is quite catchy.
Not the greatest quality video, but her it is none the less:
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=W04mvLc6zGI ]