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Florence & The Machine Visit SNL Where Horses Play Baseball

jessica — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:59:10 +0000

Florence Welsh brought her breakout single “Dog Days Are Over” and her cover of The Source’s “You’ve Got The Love” to Saturday Night Live this weekend. The microphone in her hands could have been a prop — her voice is huge. “Dog Days Are Over” is the second single from Lungs, but it didn’t get a ton of Stateside attention until Welch sang it at the MTV VMAs. Watch her SNL performances:

Dave Coulier: I “Really Hurt” Alanis Morissette

brandon — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:01:48 +0000

It’s the worst kept secret ever that “You Oughta Know”‘s about him, but this interview with The Calgary Herald might be the first time the Full House star’s acknowledged it. Then again, we thought Michael Stipe had never acknowledged he was gay. Regardless, read Joey’s side of things at the Herald (via People). Don’t worry, they eventually hung out again and “it was beautiful.”

New Alanis Morissette Video – “Underneath”

brandon — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:05:10 +0000

Alanis Morissette in 2008 is … Alanis Morissette in 2008. Surprisingly, though, this video for “Underneath” is different than the nightswimming clip she did for the Flavors Of Entanglement tune in ’07. This new piece, in anticipation of studio album seven, goes a long way to let us know that the revolution starts at home. We see Alanis switching between a slinky red slip and grunge-era environmental activist gear as she tries reconciling her anger with global politics and the strained relationship with her boyfriend Jack Johnson.

New Alanis Morissette Live Video – “Underneath”

Stereogum — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:03:56 +0000

Alanis’s goodwill re-up via Fergie’s humps ‘n’ lumps lampooning is gonna be a tough act to follow, obviously. But she made us laugh then, so at least we’re interested now. What we have here is a bootleg video captured at the Elevate Film Festival on 9/15, where “Underneath” debuted. A more serious outing, yes, and another contribution to the pool-themed video genre: Most recently there was Rilo Kiley’s wedding-day plunge and Cracker’s diving-board reading list, but this is shot with a more noir night-swimming kinda feel.

Alanis Morissette Covers Black Eyed Peas

Stereogum — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:25:59 +0000

Will Ferrell’s take is probably funnier. But nothing beats Alanis saying “ass.” (via P4K)

Dunder Mifflin Karaoke

Stereogum — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:50:42 +0000

Michael losing himself to James Blunt’s “Goodbye My Lover” was painfully awesome and just the beginning of a sing-along spectacular holiday episode of The Office last night. There’s a two minute recap here, but it unfortunately omits those priceless karaoke moments. Here’s what the crew treated us with during their Dunder Mifflin holiday party

Kevin sang “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette (with extra “You”s)

Michael and Andy sang “Your Body Is A Wonderland” by John Mayer

Kelly sang “We Belong Together” by Pat Benatar (creeping Ryan the fuck out)

Dwight sang “Lady” by Styx (Angela smiled!)

Angela sang “Little Drummer Boy” (with Dwight as mic stand)

Creed sang something, too — anybody remember what song that was? Best performance goes either to Kevin’s burning take on Alanis, or Michael’s “Your Body Is A Wonderland,” if only for his expression when Benihana Girl #1 (or was it #2) rode up on the bike (classic). And the holiday lesson Michael learned last night? Bros before … well, he’s better at it than we are.

UPDATE: John Mayer’s no fool. From his blog (thanks, Bryan!):

One of my favorite shows on television, The Office, wanted to use my song “Your Body Is A Wonderland” in a scene for their Christmas episode. Now, I’m not making apologies for my work, but it’s safe to say I don’t get asked to use “Wonderland” for strongman competitions and documentaries about aircraft carriers. I get asked so that people can goof on it. I initially turned the request down, but after thinking about it, (and hearing the details on the incredibly funny sounding scene from producer BJ Novak) I decided to go for it – but with one stipulation:

I want a Dundie.

Quid pro quo. Well played, J May. Congrats on your Dundie for “Tallest Music Dude.”

Stream The New Morrissey, Gomez, Alanis CDs

Stereogum — Tue, 11 May 2004 10:00:07 +0000

These albums won’t hit stores for another week:

Morrissey: You Are The Quarry – (Attack/Sanctuary
Long-awaited return combines lyrical scorn with classic guitar anthems. This album is fucking awesome. Really. I’m not just saying that ’cause it’s Morrissey.

Gomez: Split The Difference – (Virgin Records)
Brainy Brits hone their rootsy vibe and rock harder than usual.

Alanis Morissette: So Called Chaos – (Maverick Records)
Remember when she went down on Dave Coulier in a theater?