Now that they’re gone, we feel nostalgic for the robes.Photo: Jennifer Maler/Retna
The Polyphonic Spree Goes Paramilitary
1. The Polyphonic Spree, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (Beatles cover)
Tim DeLaughter and friends celebrate Sgt. Pepper’s 40th anniversary by playing 40 instruments at the same time. [Deaf Indie Elephants]
2. Interpol, “No I in Threesome”
Interpol front man Paul Banks outs himself as a selfless lover and a meticulous speller. [Muzak for Cybernetics]
3. Ween, “Slow Down Boy”
For reasons unknown, Dean and Gene Ween parody Tears for Fears. [The Modern Music]
4. DJ Axel, “Could You Be Pushed, Kicked, and Loved”
Through the magic of mash-up technology, Lupe Fiasco collaborates with Bob Marley. [Some Velvet Blog]
5. Various, Bonnaroo MP3s
Enjoy full sets from last weekend’s festival, with the added benefit of not being surrounded by hippies. [Largehearted Boy]
—Lane Brown