17 Songs That Blatantly Rip Off Other Songs
Imitation is flattery, or something like that. Or influence? That’s the nice word for it.
Imitation is flattery, or something like that. Or influence? That’s the nice word for it.
Do you love Britney enough to get her lyrics tattooed on your back? Here are 20 people permanently branded with pop hits.
Brooklyn rap, meet English rock.
Eddie Vedder sings Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney fronts Nirvana, and more from the superstar Sandy charity gig.
Ahhh, the intense pain of unrequited love! We’ve all been there at some point, even Taylor Swift.
The Piano Guys turn radio pop into lovely neoclassical pieces. It’s easy on the ears, and sorta amazing to watch.
The clip for “Hurts Like Heaven” is an animated version of their Mylo Xyloto comic. The story is a bit hokey, but this is one of their best songs.
“Princess of China” looks like if Baz Luhrmann directed “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” — and Chris Martin and Rihanna get super intimate in this new video. You think Gwyneth is jealous?
Regardless of your feelings about Coldplay, this impromptu cover from last night’s Coldplay performance is incredibly touching. Stay for the end, when Chris Martin adds the line “we’re sending all our love to the Beastie Boys.” Indeed.
Seriously, check out this mash-up featuring Sean Paul, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, and Childish Gambino. It even has Macaulay Culkin. Macaulay freakin Caulkin!
I like this. Way better than I thought it would be.
Random things are random. Watch Video ›
This LEGO music video of Coldplay’s 2008 hit single took two years to make, and all that work paid off big-time. Anyone else think it’s better than the original video? Watch Video ›
I like Coldplay a lot better when it’s Robyn. Other things I like: That Chris Martin has so little shame at this point that he unironically titled this song “Every Tear Is A Waterfall.” Or maybe that’s a thing I don’t like? I’m increasingly having trouble telling the difference nowadays. (via thehairpin.com) Read More ›
The brand new track by Coldplay. The Every Teardrop is a Waterfall EP will be released this Sunday June 26th on Itunes at 00:01 am. (via Official Hype) Watch Video ›
Nice, but I wish they could have come up with a cheesier title for the song. It’s almost like they’re not even trying anymore. (Via Official Hype) Watch Video ›
The same study says Nirvana and Metallica fans are more likely to put out. Science.
Ollie Pajaro sings melodies from Rebecca Black’s hot single “Friday” atop the musical genius that is Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.” The result is pure ecstacy! Watch Video ›
It’s been there all along and we never noticed. I wonder how many other Coldplay songs this applies to? I’m guessing their entire catalogue. Watch Video ›
Coldplay’s “Clocks” and Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago” go shockingly well together. Here they are layered on top of each other “with minimal tempo changes” by Greg Smith. View Media ›
[Editor’s Note: Now everything sounds like Coldplay. This should save you a lot of money on iTunes - all you need is to buy the Viva La Vida single, then imagine whatever song you want to hear while it’s playing.] Watch Video ›
This is the PS22 Chorus from NYC, and they can jam. “Eye of the Tiger” and the Laptop Cat are all you need on a Monday morning. Watch Video ›
Everyone’s favorite band to hate has now been sued for plagiarism. Here is a handy comparison of the songs in question. This song has been playing for a lifetime—did it just now occur to Joe? Watch Video ›