Homeless guy covers Radiohead!

So I stumbled upon this little gem while perusing the interwebs. This homeless guy named "Mustard" was on the opie and anthony show and they handed him a guitar and he gave us his version of a classic Radiohead song "Creep" check it out:

-Strongmouth

Mustard sings Creep from Rex Kramer on Vimeo.

R.I.P Britney Murphy

Paul Oakenfold ft. Britney Murphy- Faster Kill Pussycat

The XX

London's break out indie rock band of the year The XX might be a little too shy for the lime light. These 20 somethings from the UK had better get use to it if they keep making music this good. With emotionally driven lyrics that mingle with deep bass lines and perfectly pitchy guitar, The XX create a beautifully dark ambiance. It"s the kind of music you will listen to over and over. It is like being caught between two lovers who can see each other but can never touch again. Their amazing music has lead to some equally awesome remixes. Take a listen for yourself. I've posted some videos and tracks. Check them out and as always if you like it go buy it on itunes or in the store.

-Strongmouth









The XX- "Crystalized"

The XX- "shelter"

Florence & the Machine- "You've got the love ( The xx Remix)

Its Christmas in this Bitch!

My boys Fake Money from the BK sent me a lil christmas song that they produced for their friends. If you're like me sometimes christmas can be stressful with all the shopping and present buying. This song put me in the Christmas mood faster then you could HO, HO, HO. Download this track and spread it around the internet....send it to all your friends that you're not going to buy anything for. It's the thought that count right!

-Strongmouth



Fake Money- "Christmas in this Bitch"

Obie Trice

Detroit's own Obie Trice is back with a brand new album "Special Reserve". This is his first album away from Shady/Interscope. The entire album is produced by MOSS. I love the way Obie flows and so far all of the tracks I have heard are hard. This album will definitely put Obie back on the map. The album drops Dec. 15th so go out and buy the album as a last minute christmas gift for that hip hop head in the family. Check out a few tracks from the new album right here:



-Strongmouth





Obie Trice- "On & On"

Obie Trice- "I AM"

Obie Trice- "Got Hungry"

S&S Featured Artist: The Armed

The Armed in my opinion has to be THE best unsigned band in Detroit. My friend Grant made told me about The Armed and told me I should check them out. So I did. Everyone always talks up a local band that they know, most times I listen and soon become disappointed with the caliber of music I hear. The exact opposite happened when I went looking for The Armed. First they are giving their entire ablum away for free. You can go download it now here: http://www.thearmed.com/ . When it was finished downloading I listened to the album "These are Lights" and was blown away. Whether or not you're a fan of punk rock music, I believe anyone that is truly into music would take something away from this album. It is beautifully constructed with an in your face attitude that makes me want to punch someone in the face, but at the same time you can tell how classically trained these guys are on their instruments. The album is brilliant. Punk has never left, but this album could single handedly resurrect Detroit Punk.

- Strongmouth









The Armed- "Kingbreaker"

The Armed-Terrordactyl

Eminem gives us a Refill

I might be a little bias about Eminem being that I am from Detroit, but what this guy does with words puts him in a league all of his own. Instead of dropping the Relapse 2, Marshall pushed back a new album and gives us 7 new tracks to contemplate. I have four of the seven here for your listening pleasure. I listened and I loved. It's definitely the warm and fuzzy Em we have all grown to love as he still raps about murder, smoking weed and shoving wienersnitzel up Dr.Dre's ass.
The Refill drops 12.21.09 go out and buy the album!

-Strongmouth






Eminem-"Elevator"

Eminem- "Buffalo Bill"

Eminem- "Drop the bomb on em"

Eminem- "Hell Breaks Loose ft Dr.Dre"

Everything Everything

Hello fans of the blog and newbies! Sorry I have not posted in a few days. It is because of the holidays, I have been djin' alot recently and I also have not been inspired by any new music to share with you guys. Well I've finally found something of interest to me and sharing music again. Everything Everything is a band from Manchester, UK. Their name suits them well because the energetic genre allusive sound is like dance pop with twisted lyrics about everything and nothing at all. They dramatically change tempo and use the full sound of guitar, keyboard and vocal to paint a beautiful landscape of an alternate reality. It took me a few listens to truly grasp what these gents from across the Atlantic were trying to do. It's a fresh and innovative sound that I thought I would share with everyone everyone! enjoy

-Strongmouth







Everything Everything- "My keys, Your Boyfriend"




Check out their myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/everythingeverythinguk

this is for Dj AO

Here you go homie!

Kesha- Tik Tok(fred falke rmx)

Brandt Brauer Frick- "bop"

If you like intricate music performances, I think you will dig this:





-Strongmouth

Amanda Blank

Mondays are for Music! Allow me to introduce you to Amanda Blank ( I was properly introduced to her by my girl Danielle B.).
She is an artist that raps, sings and writes music. She is raw and has dope mic skills. You can also hear her often with Spankrock. Hailing from Philly, she has worked with the likes of Diplo and XXXchange. Her new album "I love you" is available on Itunes and you can check her out here: http://www.myspace.com/amandablank






Amanda Blank- "DJ"

Amanda Blank ft Chuck Inglish- "Let me get some"

True or not this is still pretty good!

Came across this online today, thought I would share it with everyone:




-Strongmouth

Millions of Brazilians

I love Detroit. I love Detroit Music. After seeing these guys play live at Northern Lights Lounge in Downtown Detroit, I was hooked. Their energy on stage is addictive. Millions of Brazilians is a band everyone needs on their ipod. For the short time this band has been around, they have built a strong fan base in the city. They are currently on tour with the Electric Six and the Gay Blades. I have posted a few new tracks from their new release and my favorite track "vermont" which is an oldie but goodie. You can check out more of MOBz @: http://www.myspace.com/millionsofbrazilians Enjoy!

-Strongmouth




Millions of Brazilians- "Proper Currency"

Millions of Brazilians- "Sex"

Millions of Brazilians- "Vermont"

Jams Dean

I Heard this track last night and I loved it. The beat is nice, the flows are spot on and I love how he gives props to one of my favorites, Calvin Harris. When I heard this song it inspired me to do a sick mix. Thanks Blake and we can't wait to hear more from Jams Dean. Check him out at http://www.myspace.com/blakegardnermusic


-Strongmouth

Jams Dean- "Chicago girls"

S&S FEATURED ARTIST: A.Dd+

ADD Plus is all 808 with no heartbreak. This duo came together in North Dallas and like they say "one didn't know shit bout music and the other one did..put it together shook it up and it fizzed". One tall (Skinny Hansel) one short (Paris Pershun) these fellas evoke the spirit of Outkast and UGK mixed with a little new school like the Cool Kids and N.E.R.D . Their rhymes are dope and remind me of the good old days of hiphop. Their beats are sick and would fit in at a house party or to make the trunk rattle. I contacted Add+ through twitter after they gave me props on the blog. The mixtape "Power of the Tongue" is out now and you can take a listen to it here: http://addplus.bandcamp.com/ or check out their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/skinnyhansel

Thank you fellas for supporting Sketch & Strongmouth! Anytime you have any tracks you want to release I would love to post it up here for Detroit to hear.

Here are a few of my favorite tracks from the mixtape:



A.Dd+ " Good Marketing"

A.Dd+ "Release"

Sleigh Bells no Christmas music here!

My buddy John Loden sent me an email the other day and it was a link to this band Sleigh Bells. He has exquisite taste in music so I opened up the link and listened. Originally I though the track was not good quality because it was a little distorted, but then I realized that that is a part of their sound. This is a bedroom project by Brooklyn duo Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller( formerly of Poison the Well). Indie electro pop and crunchy as hell. Enjoy these tracks!

-Strongmouth (thanks J-lo)






Sleigh Bells- "Infinity Guitars"

Sleigh Bells- "Ring, Ring"

The Photo Atlas

I lived in Denver for two years and this was one of my favorite bands to see live. The Photo Atlas' music is an indie rock/electro/dance blend that is high energy and addictive. The guitar riffs are fantastic and the drum work is extraordinary. The guys in the band are pretty cool and down to earth. The buzz on this band is getting bigger and it won't be long until everyone knows their name. I have posted a few of their songs on the page and check out their myspace page:

www.myspace.com/danceatlasdance

-Strongmouth






The Photo Atlas- "Handshake Heartattack"

The Photo Atlas- "Class of 2012"

The Suicide Machines

I'm going to the late night punk/ska show tonight! The Suicide Machines (formerly Jack Kevorkian and the Suicide Machines) was one of my favorite punk bands when i was 14 years old. My friend Josh was a little bit older than I was and he would take me to all of these punk shows. We scoured the city of Detroit in search of a punk shows and found them. It was a great time in my life. It was the first bit of freedom I had ever tasted and it lead me directly into the arms of music. Tonight I get to re-live a bit of my youth as the Suicide Machines are together again. Here are some of my favorite songs, even though they are all pretty good. Enjoy

-Strongmouth

This lady plays guitar better than you!

Orianthi is a 24 year old guitar prodigy from Australia. I may run with an Australian theme this week. I've posted these 3 videos so you can she her actually shredding the guitar. She is in the new Michael Jackson movie "This is it" and check out her first album "Believe" which is out now on itunes.











-STRONGMOUTH

Wolfmother

In a time where there is an infinite surplus of music and artist, I can easily say that Wolfmother is one of my all time favorite bands.
A band who just recently put out their second album, even after the original band broke up. How can they possibly be at the top of my list? Simple. They are just that good. Andrew Stockdale is the lead singer and only original member of the band, I'm pretty sure he is a genius. This Australian, psychedelic, hard rock band is nothing short of amazing. If you have never heard of them or just don't believe me, please let the music speak for itself. They will be in Detroit Rock City November 12th at Clutch Cargo in Pontiac. See you there!

-STRONGMOUTH



Wolfmother-"Cosmic Egg"

Wolfmother- "Backround"

Katy Perry is Hot & 3oh!3 knows pop music!

30h!3 is an electronic/pop group from Boulder,CO. 303 is actually Denver's area code, hence the name. They are known for their hit song "Don't Trust Me". On this track the duo collaborates with Katy Perry to bring you "Starstrukk". The boys keep it consistent with their sound, bringing in the pop princess to take this song up a notch. Their formula is simple and it works. I'm digging the track and I love Katy Perry, so for your viewing pleasure, I added the video. Enjoy

-STRONGMOUTH





3OH!3 ft Katy Perry- "Starstrukk"

Support Local Detroit Music

When I started this blog my motivation was to bring new music, popular and local, into the spotlight. Today is that day. The first local Detroit band that I am featuring on my blog is the JAVELINS! This band holds a special place in my heart because I have been long time friends with the drummer (Matt Rickle), I have also known the bassist (Julian) since adolescence. The other (Matt) in the band I am not as familiar, but I do know that he is a tremendous guitar player. When I contacted Matt and asked him to be featured on my blog he sent over a mp3 for everyone to enjoy! They are on the indie label Suburban sprawl (www.subsprawl.com) which has some talented bands signed to its label. The Javelins put on an amazing live show and play with youthful energy! You can see them next @ the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor on NOV. 12th w/ the Pop Project.

To check out there other music go to: www.myspace.com/javelins




Javelins-Heavy Meadows

17 year old Aussie dj...

The man eating the sandwich is 17 year old, Swick, a dj from Melbourne, Australia. He is a mighty fine dj and to prove it i'm posting one of his mixes. "30 minutes with Swick" is a mix up of many of the hottest tracks from 2009. Enjoy!


"30 minutes with Swick"

MSTRKRFT-The "Choice Notes"

Like I said in Real Detroit Weekly, here are my 5 favorite remixes by MSTRKRFT:

Usher-MSTRKRFT remix

Death From Above 1979-MSTRKRFT remix

Metric-MSTRKRFT remix

The Services-MSTRKRFT remix

Wolfmother-MSTRKRFT remix

Take a listen!

-Max McKenna

Steel Panther is an LA based, faux, heavy metal band. I love metal and these guys not only rock, but are hilarious.

I hear that their live shows are insane and many celebrities have actually accompanied them on stage. The play at the Key Club in Hollywood.

Check out there song its pretty amazing!

- Strongmouth

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-trak remix) FIRE IN THE DISCO!!!!

FIRE IN THE DISCO!!!

A-Trak just dropped his remix of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Heads Will Roll .... n lemme tell tell ya SHITS FIRE! A-trak has release some pretty dope remixes over the last couple years for the likes of Kanye, Digitalism, Boys Noize, yadda yadda yadda ... but I gotta say this might be his best work. Somethings really awesome about hearing Karen O's vocals over a really funky electro beat that just puts some pop in my step (I was a big fan of the album version of this track). This is one of the dopest remixes I've heard in a minute ... do not sleep! Yaa Heard!



If you want a copy of the joint, go to a-trak's blog and click on the text below the image.

-SKEEZY

Duck Sauce

I've been jammin' this track for a few months now and I love it! I try to stay away from music videos because

I think they take away from the song most of the time but this video is pretty sweet. Enjoy!

Armand Van Helden & A-trak present Duck Sause - "anyway"

- Strongmouth

The Postal Service

The other night I was playing some music for my girlfriend and she asked me " who is the band that sings "such great heights" and "the district sleeps alone tonight" and I couldn't remember. She texted one of her friends who googled it and Viola' we remembered this amazing band. Enjoy.

The Postal Service- "Such Great Heights"

The Postal Service- " The District Sleeps Alone Tonight"

- Strongmouth

A very profound minute!

I was watching an interview with Mos Def and he was talking about a Black Star reunion. Black Star is one of my favorite albums of all time and I'm sure many hiphop heads will agree on the greatness of that album.

He mentioned this song by the White Stripes called "Little Room" and how that if there were every to be another Black Star album, he would not want it to be forced.

Its not everyday that one of your favorite rappers mentions one of your favorite bands, so I decided to post this video. Enjoy!

-Strongmouth

The game is sick and Juelz has the medicine!

Juelz Santana has been one of my favorite rappers for awhile now! Young and cocky as hell MC with a mic flow that is all his own. I think the only thing that affects his popularity and power status in the hip hop world is his inconsistency. That being said, the tables may be turning for Juelz with his next release. This track "Mixing up the Medicine ft Yelawolf" is NICE! Its a banger and the radio is gonna eat it up. As a Dj I look forward to dropping this into my set. Yelawolf is singing the hook, he is a crazy, tattooed up, white boy from Alabama. I'm positive you will hear more from him soon enough. For now give this track a listen and get your friday night started!

Juelz Santana ft. Yelawolf- "Mixing up the Medicine"

Yelawolf ft. Raekwon- "I wish"

- Strongmouth