The HBO original series True Blood aired its 4th season premier (“She’s Not There,” episode # 37) on Sunday, June 26th. If you are a fan of True Blood you know that each episode is named after one of the songs that are in that episode. The Zombies originally released “She’s Not There” on their self-titled album from 1965. In this case, “She’s Not There” is a cover performed by the collaboration of Neko Case & Nick Cave. Have a listen to the cover and the original version below.

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“She’s Not There” by Neko Case & Nick Cave

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“She’s Not There by The Zombies

Lastly, who doesn’t love the theme song by Jace Everett, “Bad Things?”

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“Bad Things” by Jace Everett

Redlight King samples the original “Old Man” by Neil Young in their new single by the same title. Their debut album, Something For The Pain is available on iTunes.

Canadian frontman Mark Kasprzyk used to be known as Kazzer. Now, in Redlight King, he’s just Kaz. Kazzer fame lasted about 3 minutes, therefore, Kaz seems to be doing better this time around with his new project (with nods from Drake and a musical guest spot on Conan and such).

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“Old Man” by Redlight King

Led by Mark Browning, Vancouver-based Ox has two albums to date. Second Nature Records released Dust Bowl Revival in the U.S. in 2005. The follow-up, American Lo-Fi, emerged in 2006. Have a listen below to “L. A. City” from Dust Bowl Revival and check out Ox on MySpace to hear more.

“L. A. City” by Ox

Young the Giant has announced a new remix EP, which will be out towards the end of July and will be available through their Facebook page. The EP is currently a work in progress as a bunch of their friends and favorite bands are collaborating on their own interpretations of Yount the Giant songs. Right now you can stream remixes of “My Body” by Two Door Cinema Club and Tokyo Police Club here.

Also, Young the Giant is proud to unveil their newest music video for “Cough Syrup”. Keep your eye on MTV to see the video or just click here to check it out on Youtube.

Get the album on sale at iTunes.

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“My Body” by Young the Giant

mp3 courtesy of iTunes: Single of the week, January 11, 2011.

Image courtesy of Young the Giant’s blog Jacuzzi. This photo was taken when the band played the Boston Garden (taken with Instagram).

TN EP is the follow up to 2008’s Ampersand EP by Sandra McCracken and Derek Webb. It was produed by Derek Webb himself and it includes five new original songs and two cover songs (“Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper and Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound Of Silence”).

If you like what you hear, check out the links (above) the their individual artist websites. Both artists have new solo releases AVAILABLE NOW!

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“From You To Me” by Sandra McCracken & Derek Webb

Yesterday, MTVu premiered SHIROCK’s new video for “Still Young”. Today it will go live on YouTube. On July 5th it will be played in American Eagle stores worldwide. See the lovely Pap of SHIROCK in AE stores as well as she modeled for their fall campaign. Check SHIROCK Backstage for a link to the making of the “Still Young” video coming soon. Below please view the “Still Young” teaser. Visit YouTube later today to catch the official video.

Lastly, the debut single “New Solution” came out on Rock Band 3!

Everything Burns (Delux Version)

These guys are great! Not too long ago I posted their Adele Medley. Now, here they are with a cover of Maroon 5. Visit the YouTube channel to see more of Michael Henry & Justin Robinett.

By the way, doesn’t it look like they are just goofing around in their college apartment? Do not be fooled as these guys are becoming a big deal. Be sure to check out their itunes collection.

The new self-titled full-length album by Portland, Oregon-based indie-pop/electronic-folk band Priory, is available now via Expunged Records. Priory is comprised of Brandon Johnson (vocals, bass), Kyle Dieker (acoustic guitar, keys, bells, falsetto), Rich Preinesberger (drums), and Greg Harpel (lead guitar, bells, keys).

“I was by your side when your hands went cold/ You were by my side when my eyes went closed.” These powerful lyrics are paired with complex instrumentation in the track “Cold Hands.” They illustrate how short life can be as a couple die together in a car crash.

To stream the album in its entirity, visit Spinner: AOL music.

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“Cold Hands” by Priory