Karen O, "The Moon Song"

Johnny Flynn and Laura Marling, "The Water"

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Turn Into" (Acoustic)

Paul Simon, "Me and Julio down by the Schoolyard" (Sesame Street version)

If you're looking for something to smile about this week, you've come to the right place.

WORLDWIDE WEDNESDAY: James Taylor, "Fire and Rain" (Live)

Peter Jordan, guest contributor...

Sometimes sappy feels just about right.  We're all singing along with you, Boston.

MARCH OF THE COVERS: The Watson Twins, "Just Like Heaven" (The Cure)

MARCH OF THE COVERS: Emily Haines, "Expecting to Fly" (Buffalo Springfield)

It's that time of year again... to kick things off, here's Emily Haines (of Metric), performing Buffalo Springfield's "Expecting to Fly." Enjoy!

The Moldy Peaches, "Anyone Else But You" (Live)

U2, "Stuck in a Moment" (Live on Letterman)

Karen O with Jason Grisell, "Duet"

Finally!  A YouTube clip of music from Karen O's Stop the Virgens.  Here is a beautiful acoustic version of "Duet", recorded for Triple J Studios in Australia.  After a limited run last fall here in Brooklyn, the production opened recently at the Sydney Opera House.

Florence and the Machine, "My Boy Builds Coffins"

From the Soul Kitchen Sessions... enjoy.

MARCH OF THE COVERS: Rodrigo y Gabriela, "Oogie Boogie's Song" (Danny Elfman)

Originally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, here's a wonderful FLAMENCO (!) acoustic rendition...

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Hysteric" (Acoustic Version)

It's a new year, and you know what that means... it's OK to post another YYYs song!  This one knocked me out when I first heard it (after buying It's Blitz!).  Hope you like it, too.  These strange steps trace us back... 

Eva Cassidy, "Time After Time" (Cyndi Lauper Cover)

On the 15th anniversary of her passing...

Jenny Lewis, "Barking at the Moon"

Jenny Lewis' (Rilo Kiley) contribution to the BOLT soundtrack. Enjoy!

Jack Johnson ft. G. Love, "Rodeo Clowns"

Tell 'em what time it is...

Uncle Tupelo, "Looking for a Way Out" (Acoustic)

Put it out of your mind... and don't look at the table!

Elliott Smith, "Say Yes"

"I could be another fool/or an exception to the rule"... from Either/Or.