Lauren Stern is a born and raised Jersey girl with a huge passion for music. She recently graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies and Philosophy. When she is not writing, she is at the shore promoting Townsquare Media's radio stations. You can follow her on twitter @laurenpstern.
Lauren Stern
The Ramones – Superhero Songs
'Spider-Man Theme Song' (Cover)
This instantly recognizable theme song was covered by the Ramones primarily for the 1995 compilation album ‘Saturday Morning: Cartoon’s Greatest Hits,’ a tribute to some of the best '60s and '70s cartoon theme songs. Later, the band featured the cover as a hidden track on their 1995 album ‘Adios Amigos.’
The Flaming Lips – Superhero Songs
'Waitin' for a Superman'
Flaming Lips singer Wayne Coyne wrote they obviously superhero-inspired title ‘Waitin’ for a Superman’ in 1999 after his father passed away from cancer.
Ice Breakers ‘Space’ 2012 Commercial – What’s the Song?
The music of indie pop duo Mates of State is the perfect fit for Ice Breakers' new commercial, which shows the different types of comfort zones that are best for a breath mint.
Fun. Bring ‘One Foot’ and ‘We Are Young’ to ‘Kimmel’
Fun. stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ with a brass ensemble last night (June 4) to perform ‘One Foot,’ the ninth track off their February release, ‘Some Nights.’ The band also treated viewers to a performance of their single ‘We Are Young,’ which has become a huge hit since it started climbing the charts in December.
2012 New World Supermarket Commercial – What’s the Song?
Silversun Pickups’ infamous song ‘Lazy Eye’ is featured in the latest New World Supermarket commercial, which centers around a one night stand that develops into something special.
The Cult’s Ian Astbury Gets Married in Las Vegas
The Cult singer Ian Astbury married Black Ryder singer-bassist Aimee Nash this past Sunday (May 26) at the Little Old Church of the West chapel in Las Vegas. According to People, the couple wed before the Cult took the stage at the M Resort that night.
Best Coast Singer Bethany Cosentino’s Urban Outfitters Line Available Now
Best Coast singer Bethany Cosentino unveiled a new clothing line for Urban Outfitters this past Friday (May 11). The clothing line, which debuted shortly before the release of Best Coast’s new album ‘The Only Place,’ can be viewed by clicking the button below and flipping through the pages, and purchased on Urban Outfitters' online store.
Watch Beirut perform ‘Santa Fe’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
Last night (April 24), Beirut stopped by ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ to perform ‘Santa Fe,' the second track off their latest album, ‘The Rip Tide.’ This isn’t the first time the band played the track on late-night television -- it was first performed last October on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.’