While we all have a lot of time on our hands, we wanted to share 10 music things to help you pass the time.
1.
The Beastie Boys live in Glasgow 1999
The Beastie Boys are my favourite group of all-time so I don’t need any excuse to watch their videos but this live gig originally broadcast on MTV is 46 minutes of a complete buzz.
2.
Chilly Gonzales’ Pop Masterclass: Billie Eilish
Chilly Gonzales continues his Pop Music Masterclass series by breaking down ASMR pop anthem ‘Bad Guy’ by Billie Eilish.
3.
The Blaze – Territory
The Blaze’s ‘Territory’ video is one of the all-time greats and we recommend watching it regularly.
4.
Vox Earworm: Gated Reverb
Vox’s Earworm series is among the best short documentaries about music on Youtube. This instalment addresses the proliferation of gated reverb that left its mark on music of the ’80s from Phil Collins and more. There’s a Spotify playlist too.
5.
Bronksi Beat on TOTP
Relive a classic track from Top Of The Pops
6.
Celine Dion is Amazing
Celine Dion is amazing. Here’s why.
7.
Tierra Whack – Whack World
Tierra Whack’s Whack World is a 15 minute 15-song album that debuted via short ingenious videos, all collected here:
8.
Kermit does the Talking Heads classic.
The Muppets do Talking Heads
9.
The Mary Wallopers live stream
Rewatch The Mary Wallopers live stream from their gaff last week:
10.
Solange – When I Get Home film
Solange’s When I Get Home album is available on Youtube complete with the accompanying visual film.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
