After a slow start Australian X Factor's second week brings out the talent

After an opening week packed with outstanding talent Australian X Factor could be forgiven for being unable to keep up the pace into it's second week. Monday night's show seemed to confirm it with several 'good' performances but nothing that blew us away. However, last night's episode definitely put to rest any fears that we'd seen all that the competition had to offer us.

The first act to elicit that "they've got something" response was boy band Fourtunate.



Having reached bootcamp last year the past 12 months clearly hasn't been wasted, as shown by a YouTube channel packed full of treats like this a capella Marvin Gaye & Jay Sean mashup:



The second act to show they had hod something special to offer was singing a song that has suffered terribly at the hands of auditionees in the past, Minnie Ripperton's "Loving You".

Somehow 17 year old Sarah Main managed to do the impossible, not only managing to perform the song without invoking a "nails on a chalkboard" reaction when aiming for the infamous high note, but also reminding us that despite all the botched renditions we've heard over the years, the original is actually a great song.

Dub Samba? Salsa Step? Whatever this unlikely fusion is called, I want more of it

I'm all for blurring the boundaries between genres and it seems I'm not the only one. Despite only having been released 24 hours previously, this infectiously catchy track from Sam and the Womp has shot straight to the top of the UK singles chart.

Julia Nunes is back!

The internet's favourite ukulele strummer has returned after a busy summer touring in support of her Kickstarter funded album "Settle Down" (at time of writing only $5 on Amazon.com).

When will Nintendo give in to the internet's demands for a gritty Mario Bros. reboot?

A crossover with GTA could be amazing.



Or perhaps they could even give movies another go?

How many of these iconic 90's hits do you remember?

You might recognise Benny "The Human Jukebox" as the under appreciated heart of the band Axis of Awesome, who I've previously featured when they showed us that Everything Sounds the Same.

Here Benny has left his band mates behind and is harnessing the mighty powers of the melodica, to bring you a selection of some of the greatest moments in musical history.



He was even kind enough to create a video playlist featuring the original tracks (click here).

"A fun and democratic way for street musicians to receive donations."

The ninth of cdza's musical experiments has hit the interwebz and this time they've taken it to the streets.

Foo Fighters get given the One Minute Mashup treatment

Chad Neidt races through as many of The Foo's greatest hits as he can in only sixty seconds

MGMT + Lady Gaga = Epic Weezer performance

Weezer combine two great songs and turn them into something just a bit more special

Battle of the Babies: Justin Bieber vs. The Supremes

Julia Nunes is back, this time with a musical mashup that you'll catch yourself humming for days.

Ferris Club: Fight Club meets Ferris Bueller

Have you ever heard about the Fight Club theory of Ferris Bueller?



Via: boingboing

Musical Marvels

A few videos with a musical theme for you today. Want to see a rap battle between two of the world's greatest economic theorists?
"Fear the Boom and Bust" a Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem


Next a mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2009, according to Billboard from DJ Earworm (@djearworm on Twitter).
United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop)

Check out his website for more info on tracks used, how it was created and downloadable goodies.

A mashup of a different sort next as Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' meets tune of the moment, 'Don't Stop Believing' by Journey
ROCK SUGAR - Don't Stop The Sandman


I leave you with a video that has been doing the rounds recently and seems to provoke differing reactions in those who view it. I think it's unsettling but a great creation nonetheless, let me know what you think.
Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja