Levi’s continually impresses as a brand that forgoes traditional advertising, to instead creates experiences that their audience wants to take part of.

Their latest tie-in with music is no different, and goes naturally with their Go Forth campaign. The Levi’s Pioneer Session posts two new songs per week, available as free downloads, through July 1st. Popular music groups like Passion Pit, James Mercer of The Shins (see above) and She and Him, are asked to cover songs that influenced their own musical journey. Each song is paired with exclusive photos, behind-the-scenes video and additional content that celebrates the enduring importance of the song and the influence it has across generations.

Head over to Levi’s Pioneer Session to check out all the content currently available.

Today marks 30 years since the suicide of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. I thought it might be fitting to encourage anyone to watch the film Control, if you haven’t yet. It was really really good and flew too far below the radar.

The black and white film follows Curtis’ life from 1973 to 1980, focusing on his marriage, the formation and rise of Joy Division, his struggle with epilepsy, and ends with his untimely death. A very grim story, but if you are a fan of Joy Division and New Order, you’ll find the story enthralling and heartbreaking all at once.

The lead actor in the biopic—Sam Riley—does such an amazing job. Watch the clip above as he transforms himself completely to Curtis, providing pitch perfect vocals and all.

A favorite on constant rotation as of late, Raphael Saadiq, performing live for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. Check out this charismatic fellow in his dapper suit in the video clip above.

Loving this music video made by Philadelphia band Free Energy. It makes me miss Philly house parties.

Saw The Kills on Friday night at the TLA. Good show, but wasn’t nearly as good as when I saw them last year at Johnny Brenda’s. I think JB’s is far more intimate and the sound quality is better too. It was still a lot of fun.

Above is the video for one of my favorite songs, “Black Balloon”