TV On The Radio, Hot Chip, Beck Show Some Cover Love For The New War Child Compilation
Lots of artists you enjoy are covering lots of other artists you enjoy for another tribute album organized by and benefitting War Child, the "network of independent organisations, working across the world to help children affected by war." The pairings are mostly logical -- the Hold Steady covering the Boss, TV On The Radio covering Bowie, Beck on Dylan, Rufus on Brian Wilson, etc. -- and should provide weeks of blog fun. War Child writes:
We asked 15 ultimate icons to select a favourite song...
Pitchfork — Last September, Pitchfork reported that Astralwerks would be releasing Heroes, a benefit compilation for War Child, a charity that helps kids stranded in war zones across... more info
JamBase — War Child: Heroes Cover Album
War Child has announced the full list of artists and songs for their new album Heroes. Set for release on Parlophone on February 16, the ... more info
Stereogum —
Lots of artists you enjoy are covering lots of other artists you enjoy for another tribute album organized by and benefitting War Child, the "network of independent orga... more info
Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Spinner.com: Beck, TV on the Radio, and Lily Allen will cover rock classics from artists such as Bob Dylan and David Bowie for the War C... more info