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first M. Ward + Zooey Deschanel,

then Pete Yorn + Scarlett Johanssen

now Beck + Charlotte Gainsbourg.

what is it with these dorky talented indie rockers teaming up with drop dead gorgeous movie girls. it sounds like indie musician fanfiction. i guess this trend really goes back to the 60s when Serge Gainsbourg (Charlotte's dad) and Brigitte Bardot teamed up for some fun and probably sex. i dont particularly mind this trend, as the collaborations generally lead to some very enjoyable music. Who do you think should be next? im voting for Conor Oberst + Anne Hathaway. can you think of any other examples?

the record club

Beck has this fun project where he gets his buddies together to cover and record a full album in a day. enjoy.

beck interviews will ferrell

it's pretty entertaining. here's an excerpt:

W: Hello?
B: Hey this is Beck calling.
W: BECK!
B: Hey.
W: How are you man?
B: I'm good, how are you?
W: I'm solid.
B: Great.
W: Do you use the term solid in your life?
B: I do. I do use solid.
W: As an adjective?
B: Sometimes. I use it as sort of...
W: I'm just starting to use it more and more.
B: I think I need to work it in.
W: You should think about it. Give it a little test drive and see if you like it.