Jonas Brothers, “Love Bug”
Joe Jonas croons his pain in a ballad that begins as an acoustic ode to first kisses, then erupts into a full-blown rocker.
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Ra Ra Riot, “Dying Is Fine”
With Arcade Fire-style strings, Vampire Weekend’s pop sense and lyrics from E.E. Cummings, it’s every indie-rock kid’s dream combo.
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One Day as a Lion, “Last Letter”
Jamming on his keyboard with full force, Rage frontman Zack de la Rocha proves he hasn’t lost his fire.
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Lykke Li, “I’m Good, I’m Gone”
Swedish chanteuse shows off her munchkin pipes over a chilled-out pop groove. Watch out, Feist!
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Loudon Wainwright III, “Motel Blues”
Rufus‘ dad revisits his folk classic about a schlubby guy wooing a woman to bed. Like a Seth Rogen film set to music.
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