Paul Simon: Wristband

In his new song “Wristband,” Paul Simon tells the story of a musician who gets locked out of his own show because he doesn’t have the necessary entry bracelet, with brisk, nimble flamenco-inspired percussion. It’s incredible to realize that Simon is 74; his voice remains smooth, relaxed and timeless. Co-produced with his longtime engineer 81-year-old Roy Halee, Stranger to Stranger—Simon’s 13th solo album—releases 3 June …

Babymetal: Gimme Chocolate!! (Live)

“I’m not sure what I’m about to see,” says Stephen Colbert before introducing his next musical guest, “but I’m pretty excited about it!” J-pop trio Babymetal executes their harmonies and choreography with every ounce of cuteness and respect required from a superstar idol group, while their metal band shreds and rocks out hard in their live performance of “Gimme Chocolate!!” It’s the craziest mash-up of …

Joon Moon: I Might Be Wrong (Radiohead Cover)

Paris-based Joon Moon (currently made up of Julien Decoret and American expat Krystle Warren, who’s toured with Joan As Police Woman, Rufus Wainwright and more) take on Radiohead’s 2001 single “I Might Be Wrong,”—separating the song from its electronic and more aggressive musical elements, while preserving its intensity and emotion. The tinkling of piano, recorded strings, and the barest brush of percussion shine a spotlight …