Last week was a ridiculously big one for music fans for two reasons: Vecktimest and Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. But for those of you wearying of all the Grizzly Bear/Phoenix hullabaloo, Flavorpill’s got a new roundup of lower-profile but equally awesome MP3s, only one of which happens to involve either of the aforementioned artists. (Cut us a break. It’s a remix.) Click through for downloads from our last Viva Radio playlist, and be sure to check back and listen to the show itself — we update every week. Read More »

As if the world couldn’t get any weirder, Snuggie, the beloved blanket with sleeves, has created a Weezer-inspired outfit lovingly dubbed the Wuggie. Not one to shy away from a tried-and-true formula, lead singer Rivers Cuomo explains that the “Wuggie is basically like a Snuggie, except it says Weezer on it.” For anybody worrying about the authenticity of this collaboration, Cuomo reassures it’s “a totally legit Snuggie.” So whether you’re still a fan of Weezer and seeking new ways to express your devotion to a band whose every action seeks to redefine what it means to be over-the-hill, or simply a Snuggie aficionado bored with the limited customization, keep your bleary eyes peeled for the Wuggie (wish we had thought of this when we were selecting creative ways to sell out). Sure, this one is good, but, after the jump, check out the greatest Weezer commercial tie-in ever.

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Are your ears suffering from a case of acute boredom? Are you ailing from a dreary commute made only that much drearier by the same tired tunes? Flavorpill’s got the answer, a brand new round-up of the best new music from our weekly Viva Radio program. Click through for downloads from our last radio playlist and be sure to check back and listen to the show itself — we update every week.

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In an effort to prove the sound-mindedness of Chris Cornell’s universally disparaged collaboration with Timbaland, DJ Skee and Prophet created and released a mix tape on his behalf last Monday. As far as we can figure it, the  intention is to justify his terribly misguided excursion into the murky realm of genre-blending by providing 63 songs (!) that exemplify the artistic heights of the idea. Instead, the result is a hilariously murky mix-tape that inadvisedly mashes the likes of N.E.R.D. against Audioslave. After the jump, see if you can distinguish between the songs Cornell and co. deemed worthy of inclusion on his compilation, and those that are merely absurd, Flavorpill-selected impostors. (Hint: only one track per group failed to receive the official Chris Cornell seal of approval.)

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Sure Pusha T might be able to “blow a hundred thou’ in a recession with no second guessing,” but for those of us whose incomes aren’t bolstered by the historically solvent coke-rap industry, the shaky economy still sucks. But thanks to this, the eighth and latest installment in the Depression Special series, even us bindle-toting plebes can get a break from the liver and onions lifestyle with another hearty helping of ear candy. After the jump, five free and legal full-record downloads to help keep your mind off that nagging tummy, and those last precious dollars tucked safely away in your boot.

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The end of spring is approaching, and that means its time to emerge from your winter slumber and start slogging through the music blogs in search of the perfect the summer soundtrack. Lucky for you, Flavorpill’s Viva Radio is all you need: in each edition, we help you find that special new band with a roundup of essential MP3’s. Click through for downloads from our last radio playlist and be sure to check back and listen to the show itself — we update every week.

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1. And the impostor is?
a. California Wonderwall – 2pac & Oasis (Rock-it! Scientists Remix)
b. Boulevard Of Flashing Lights – Kanye West, Green Day & Oasis (Party Ben Mix)
c. Rise Up & Stay Fly – Three 6 Mafia & Yves Larock (Mikiwar Mix)

2. And the impostor is?
a. Let Love Rule – Lenny Kravitz (2009 Justice Remix)
b. Throw Some Rock – Rich Boy & Lenny Kravitz
c. Electric Feel Remix – MGMT & JD (Justice Remix)

3. And the impostor is?
a. Pretty Swing (For a White Guy) – The Offspring & Savage
b. Rock Star Girl – Charles Hamilton & The Offspring
c. Fight Song – Game & Good Charlotte

4. And the impostor is?
a. Get Your Boots On – U2 (Justice Remix)
b. Magnificent – U2 & Prophet
c. U2 Let It Rock – Kevin Rudolph (DJ Cachi Remix)

5. And the impostor is?
a. Hot Revolver – Lil’ Wayne
b. Lollipop – Lil’ Wayne & Framing Hanley
c. Prom Queen – Lil’ Wayne

6. And the impostor is?
a. Sweet Revenge – Chris Cornell & Prophet
b. Enemy Remix – Chris Cornell, Timbaland, Prophet & Forrest
c. Scream – Chris Cornell (Dean Coleman Remix)
d. Why Do You Follow Me – Chris Cornell
e. Part Of Me – Chris Cornell (Steve Aoki Remix)
f. Climbing Up The Walls – Chris Cornell & Timbaland
g. Part Of Me – Chris Cornell (LMFAO & LA Riots Remix)
h. Ordinary Girl – Chris Cornell
i. Do Me Wrong – Chris Cornell

FULL PLAYLIST

1. DJ Skee Intro
2. Trent Reznor Speaks
3. Scream – Chris Cornell (Dean Coleman Remix)
4. Rock Box – Run DMC
5. Walk This Way – Aerosmith
6. Encore – Jay-Z & Linkin Park
7. Electric Feel Remix – MGMT & JD (Justice Remix)
8. Get Rock – Lil’ John, Ying Yang Twinz & Busta Rhymes (DJ Scene Remix)
9. Like A Stone Mash – Audioslave
10. Girl With A Loaded Gun – Terra Incognita
11. Lapdance – N.E.R.D.
12. Rock Star – Jay-z & Pharrell
13. Lark On My Go Cart – Asher Roth
14. Heartless (Cover) – The Fray
15. Outshined – Audioslave
16. California Wonderwall – 2pac & Oasis (Rock-it! Scientists Remix)
17. Lollipop – Lil’ Wayne & Framing Hanley
18. Pony – Far
19. Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys
20. Everyone’s Beggin – Madcon & N.E.R.D. (DJ Storm Remix)
21. Miscommunication – Timbaland, Keri Hilson & Sebastian (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)
22. Rise Up & Stay Fly – Three 6 Mafia & Yves Larock (Mikiwar Mix)
23. Part Of Me – Chris Cornell (LMFAO & LA Riots Remix)
24. Hot Revolver – Lil’ Wayne
25. U2 Let It Rock – Kevin Rudolph (DJ Cachi Remix)
26. Otherside Drums – Red Hot Chili Peppers (Starski Mix)
27. Kids – MGMT
28. Don’t Trust Me – 3OH!3
29. DJ Is A Demon – Prophet
30. Rock Around The World – Daft Punk (Victor Menegaux Mix)
31. Magnificent – U2 & Prophet
32. Sweet Revenge – Chris Cornell & Prophet
33. Welcome To The World Remix – Kid Cudi & Kevin Rudolph
34. Ordinary Girl – Chris Cornell
35. She Wants To Move Remix – Common & N.E.R.D.
36. Enemy Remix – Chris Cornell, Timbaland, Prophet & Forrest
37. I Don’t Need It – Jamie Foxx & Timbaland
38. The Seed 2.0 – The Roots
39. Scream – Game Intro New
40. Fight Song – Game & Good Charlotte
41. SLU – Kanye West
42. I’m The Ish Remix – DJ Class & Kanye West
43. Love Buzz Remix – Prophet & Nirvana
44. Everyone Nose – Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D. & Kanye West
45. Rock ‘n Roll – Daft Punk
46. Panic Switch – Silversun Pickups & Prophet
47. Climbing Up The Walls – Chris Cornell & Timbaland
48. Bounce – Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake & Missy Elliot
49. Do Me Wrong – Chris Cornell
50. Freestyle – Prophet
51. Rock Star Girl – Charles Hamilton & The Offspring
52. Nothing To Worry About – Prophet, Peter Bjorn & John
53. Why Do You Follow Me – Chris Cornell
54. Jumpin’ Out The Window Remix – Ron Browz & Forever The Sickest Kids
55. Rising Down Remix – The Roots & Mos Def
56. Ghetto Rock – Mos Def
57. Speaker Busting – David Banner, Akon, Snoop Dogg & Lil’ Wayne
58. Rock Song – Young Jeezy
59. Salute Your Solution – The Raconteurs
60. Throw Some Rock – Rich Boy & Lenny Kravitz
61. Lost Remix – Coldplay & Jay-Z
62. Lost Cause – Chris Cornell
63. Broken Wings – Terra Incognita