“Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince

So I have to be honest… I heard Incubus’ cover of this song first, and I actually had no idea it was by Prince in the first place.  I never listened to much Prince growing up just because my parents or sisters never really played him, but I’m glad his music is as timeless as he is and was. I love the build-up of the gospel sounds at the start and then the guitars and later drums come parading in. Such a feel-good song.

“She’s Kerosene” by The Interrupters

You may have heard this gem on the radio recently. The Interrupters bring back that ska-punk that we’ve so dearly missed. You also might be surprised to see that their lead singer is a woman, the oh-so talented Aimee Allen. I love the raunchiness and slight rasp to her voice — it’s not often you hear a woman sing this low! But if you listen to her solo stuff, it seems she can sing pretty much anything… amazing.

Also, fun fact — did you know she sang “Cooties” in the 2007 movie Hairspray?