What do you think of this mash-up? Vanilla Ice vs. Armand Van Helden, seems to give Ice Ice Baby a modern feel.

We all have them. There’s a song, now and again, that you find your foot tapping along to, despite your better judgment.

You think, “What? Do I like this song? It’s not even remotely my kind of music! What’s wrong with me?”

I’m willing to share one of my guilty pleasures with you, if you share some with Tunesmate.

UK singer, Little Boots, released a really catchy tune last year called “My Remedy” and I just love it. There’s a few other geeky things I like about her too, though, mostly her choice of musical instruments. One in particular appeals to me; the Tenori-On. You can see it sitting on her keyboard at the start of the video. It’s the device with flashing lights, and it’s very cool. There are apps for the iPhone that let you experience the instrument, which effectively lets you build short musical loops. I’m oversimplifying, but that’s basically it.

So, check out one of my guilty musical pleasures and share one of yours with us here at Tunesmate.

The Black Keys recent tune “Tighten Up” is becoming their cross-over hit. I have been growing as a fan of the band, maybe because they are from Ohio, but mostly because their music rocks.

Tired Pony consists of Gary Lightbody (of Snow Patrol), Richard Colburn, Iain Archer, Jacknife Lee, Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey. In January 2010 the band recorded their first album titled “The Place We Ran From”. The album released in the UK on July 12, 2010. It is set to release in the U.S. on September 28th. The video above is the first single titled “Dead American Writers”.

I previewed a few of the songs and now I’m impatiently waiting for the September release. I’m instantly a fan of anything Gary Lightbody creates.

I have never owned a Led Zeppelin album.

In many ways, I should probably have to hand in my “card” as a music blogger, fan and, indeed, as a musician. It’s a shocking oversight on my part, especially given my love for bands like Rush who owe their style and existence to Led Zeppelin.

I’m not quite sure why I never really got into the band. I had heard the classic songs, of course, though I may not have always known they were by LZ. Still, more recently, I’ve had the feeling that I owe it to myself to start listening properly.

I bought Led Zeppelin IV last week and I’ve been listening to it during my commute. Needless to say, I’m loving it. A lot of other music makes more sense now.

Are there bands or musicians you’ve just never listened to, or pursued? Any surprising or glaring holes in your musical experience? Am I the only one?

I hope not!

Charting in November of 1984, Foreigner’s only #1 only hit is I Want To Know What Love Is. Recently covered by Mariah Carey, this tune is still constantly played on mainstream adult contemporary radio. Is this tune of the best slow jams of all-time?

As a music lover you need to check out Spotify. The website says, “Any track you like, any time you like. Just search for it in Spotify, then play it. Any artist, any album, any genre – all available instantly. With Spotify, there are no limits to the amount of music you could listen to. Just help yourself to whatever you want, whenever you want it.”

Right now the service is only France, Germany, UK, Sweden, Spain Norway and Finland. However you can get notified when it becomes available. Spotify really looks like it could revolutionize the music industry because it’s virtual. I was searching for a replacement of LaLa and Spotfy could be it.

http://www.spotify.com

Lebron James at 9:10 pm tonight is going to announce that he is going to Miami. Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and Lebron James had planned this all along and like the climatic third act of a play will all come together tonight. Will Smith says it best in this classic tune.

The oldest of the Beatles, though the last to join the band, Ringo Starr turned 70 today.  Check him out being reflective above on “Never Without You,” which is about fellow Beatle George Harrison.

Is “Thunder Struck” by AC/DC one of the greatest live rock recordings of all-time?