Archive | September, 2011

Muse - Map of the Problematique

Handpicked: Muse – Map of the Problematique

I started listening to Muse around the time the album Absolution was released, to which I still consider myself a late adopter for the band. Absolution captured elements of rock I hadn’t heard in music for awhile.  It wouldn’t be until 2007′s Black Holes and Revelations where I’d find my new (and current) favorite Muse song. “Map of [...]

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She Wants Revenge

Handpicked: She Wants Revenge – These Things

She Wants Revenge is one of those acts that has drawn from their inspirations/influences and created their own unique brand of music from it. “These Things” was the first release by She Wants Revenge off their self-titled album.  There are two versions of the video, one with the band performing and the other featuring Shirley [...]

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Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - Mary Janes Last Dance

Handpicked: Tom Petty – Mary Jane’s Last Dance

It’s no surprise to those that know me that this is ultimately my favorite song by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. It’s been awhile since I’ve listened to the song, so I dusted it off the harddrive and gave it a listen. The music video for this song is sick, twisted, and doesn’t fit the [...]

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Obscene - Breathe

Obscene – Breathe Download

This is not the first time that Obscene has been mentioned on Electric Mohawk. In case you missed his last appearance on here, he had a track with Lucid called “Pushin’ Dreams” that was also available for download.  The latest offering from Obscene is a song called “Breathe”.  The track was produced by DuckaDucka and [...]

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Man Overboard

Man Overboard – Self Titled

Over the past few years, Man Overboard has been one of the more popular bands in the pop punk community. I feel as though it all started with their song “Love Your Friends, Die Laughing”, and then from there they just kinda blew up. They are known for simple music and cheesy lyrics that are [...]

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Orgy - Fiction (Dreams In Digital)

Handpicked: Orgy – Fiction (Dreams in Digital)

As I’ve mentioned in the first volume of Under the Covers, Orgy’s cover of “Blue Monday” was the definitive song that piqued my interest in music, especially the music I listen to today. It was the ultimate gateway into multiple genres and would help in the shaping part of who I am today; an avid [...]

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