Home of the “Cure For the Mondays” mixtape. A weekly mixtape available for free download every Monday, of mashups, remixes, covers and more! Also a resource for good music and occasional personal rants. Music with substance. ‘Cause it doesn’t have to make sense, it just has to be good. Wonky Pop supports Indie artists. Send your songs to wonkypopp@gmail.com for posting submission.Tumblr (3.0; @thewonkypop)http://wonkypop.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jiFB_v7uHaY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>After just having a baby, <strong>Dev</strong> is <em>In My Trunk.</em></p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17888682932http://wonkypop.com/post/17888682932Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:59:01 -0800DevIn My TrunkVideo PremiereGirl PowerBaby<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F9XX6MJAMR4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>one of my favorite bands is back with a new album</p> <p><strong>Cranberries</strong>, <em>Roses</em> - due this month!</p> <p>love.</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17775140140http://wonkypop.com/post/17775140140Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:51:27 -0800CranberriesRosesNew90s80sFavoritesGirl Lead Group<embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:vh1.com:733447/cp~vid%3D733447%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Avh1.com%3A733447" width="400" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" base="." flashvars=""></embed><br/><br/><p>Regardless of what any critic or fan says, <strong>Jennifer Hudson </strong>was the right choice for Whitney’s tribute at the Grammys.</p> <p><em>thanks Rocky.</em></p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17614795133http://wonkypop.com/post/17614795133Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:52:21 -0800Whitney HoustonJennifer HudsonTribute2010VH1InterviewRIP<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-nwdjQmc_N8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!</p> <p>This is my newest love - <strong>Emeli Sande</strong>, <em>Next To Me</em></p> <p>Damn, this song is like<strong> Sarah Bareilles</strong>, <strong>Beyonce</strong> & <strong>Adele</strong> all wrapped up into one!  Watch out 2012… this is a year for Emeli!</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17613262281http://wonkypop.com/post/17613262281Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:04:32 -0800Emeli SandeAdeleNext To Mesarah bareillesBeyonceVideoScottishGirl PowerBlend BabyObsessionRepeatValentines<embed src="http://dimewars.com/flashmedia/secureflvplayer.swf" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" flashvars="file=http://dimewars.com/GetSecureVideo.aspx?BCMEDIAID=b7ece5b9-2ec5-4d26-af51-c2f12b77fc64&autostart=false&allowScriptAccess=true&shuffle=false&linkfromdisplay=true&linktarget=_blank&usefullscreen=true&rotatetime=5&logo=http://www.dimewars.com/MediaShare/dwlogo_embed.png&backcolor=0x000000&frontcolor=0xffffff&lightcolor=0xC10505&streamer=rtmp://ec2-67-202-18-233.compute-1.amazonaws.com/securetoken" width="400" height="323"></embed> <br/><br/><p>A friend of mine informed me of another time<strong> Jennifer Hudson</strong> sang the <strong>Dolly Parton</strong> written <em>I Will Always Love You</em>, back in 2010 BET Awards honoring the great Ms. <strong>Houston</strong>.  This is what we could have heard last night, had the producers of the Grammys not given <strong>Chris Brown</strong> two slots in the lineup.  Clearly by the interaction of the two in this video, Jennifer had Whitney’s approval to tribute her.</p> <p>Whitney, we love you.</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17569316478http://wonkypop.com/post/17569316478Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:56:26 -0800Whitney HoustonGrammysBET Awards2010TributeHonor WhitneyI Will Always Love YouDolly PartonLiveBeautifulTears<iframe src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xolgjo" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>And the performance of the night goes to….. <strong>Jennifer Hudson</strong>.  Simply perfect.</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17557354645http://wonkypop.com/post/17557354645Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:41:16 -0800Jennifer HudsonGrammysWhitney HoustonTributeRIPVoiceLiveI Will Always Love YouWe Will Always Love Whitney<script src="http://player.ooyala.com/player.js?height=350&embedCode=lob3hoMzrw6Hg4yLRkoMZmGpTfiREZZ-&deepLinkEmbedCode=lob3hoMzrw6Hg4yLRkoMZmGpTfiREZZ-&width=520"></script><br/><br/><p>Congratulations <strong>Adele</strong> for winning SIX Grammys!  Music wins!</p> <p>My only question is: why the hell did Chris Brown perform twice & Whitney Houston only receive half-of-a-song tribute?</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17556976747http://wonkypop.com/post/17556976747Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0800AdeleGrammys2012AwardsFavoritesGirl PowerBringing Music Back to its roots<a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5im2K2XXLlbUkbTob5csuNcRdg-RQ?docId=0eddb019206a4ad19c15c120c2c17762">NEWS: Whitney Houston dead at at 48</a>: <p><img align="middle" height="398" src="http://pic1.dbw.cn/0/00/19/17/191714_120594.jpg" width="470"/></p> <p>RIP Whitney.  One of the greatest voices in history.</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17458794855http://wonkypop.com/post/17458794855Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:10:01 -0800Whitney HoustonDeadRIPSingerVoiceSadshockingnews<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/17326272461/tumblr_lz52uh5LEg1qdla4d&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><strong>Karmin</strong> is starting to gain more momentum in the music world.  I even spotted them sitting in the audience at the<em> American Music Awards</em>.  Now if we could just get them on the Billboard Top 100.  They are totally deserving of a spot — especially with their next single to be released, <em>Brokenhearted</em>.  The cute guy/girl duo who made it big with their unique covers (and incredible rap verses) on YouTube are starting to grow into their own.  I even hear a little<strong> Jessie J</strong> influence on their latest, <em>Brokenhearted</em>.  Catch the duo on Saturday Night Live THIS weekend!!</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17326272461http://wonkypop.com/post/17326272461Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:47:00 -0800KarminDuoFavoritesYouTube SensationBrokenheartedJessie JRapGirl PowerGuy Power<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NhdmWI0K-GY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Sam Sparro</strong> is back!  The <em>Black & Gold </em>hit singer/songwriter just released a disco-infused song from his upcoming sophomore album (due out this year).  What do you think of the new sound?</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17323935536http://wonkypop.com/post/17323935536Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:40:11 -0800Sam SparroBlack &amp; GoldNew SongVideo PremiereGuy PowerGayDiscothe shallow end<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/17284482521/tumblr_lz3jglJxxL1qdla4d&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>Covering <strong>Adele</strong> is a tough thing to do… but Monday night on <em>The Voice</em>, newcomer <strong>Angel Taylor</strong> served up a tasty dish of <em>Someone Like You</em>.  Raw, emotional and with a twist of her unique sound.  Bravo, Angel.  Hope to hear more great things from this singer!</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17284482521http://wonkypop.com/post/17284482521Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:50:45 -0800Angel TaylorAdeleSomeone Like YouRawEmotionLiveThe VoiceSeason 2FavoritesNewcomer<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NIYhfz4ytg4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Kelly Clarkson,</strong> you did America proud (and you looked good too!)</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/17160728366http://wonkypop.com/post/17160728366Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:17:31 -0800Kelly ClarksonSuper Bowl2012National AnthemLive<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cItHOl5LRWg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>it’s arrived!!</p> <p>New <strong>Madonna</strong>.</p> <p><em>Give Me All Your Luvin’</em> ft. <strong>MIA</strong> & <strong>Nicki Minaj</strong></p> <p>just plain fun  - seriously has me smilin’ like a fat kid in a candy store!</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16980248305http://wonkypop.com/post/16980248305Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:19:08 -0800MadonnaGive Me All Your LuvinMIAnicki minajnewvideo premieresuper bowlgirl powerbubble popbubblegum pop<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/16980024635/tumblr_lytuhalwAL1qdla4d&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>The sophomore album from the rhythmic <strong>Ting Tings</strong> will be dropping in May.  <em>Sounds From Nowheresville</em> is a more mature Ting Tings offering, with the flare of <strong>M.I.A.</strong> and reggae-infused pop beats.  It’s goooood!</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16980024635http://wonkypop.com/post/16980024635Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:12:46 -0800Ting TingsSounds From NowheresvilleSoul KillingPreviewNew AlbumMatureReggae infused poprhythmicfavorites<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fc5YT71fSIs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Kylie Minogue</strong>.  25 Years in the biz- and keeps on going!</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16889355002http://wonkypop.com/post/16889355002Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:50 -0800Kylie Minogue25 yearsAnniversarySingerPerformerArtistBeautifulStaying PowerWomanGirl Power<a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14571775/Cure%20For%20the%20Mondays/Wonkypop%20Presents_%20Chasing%20Rainbows.zip">Wonkypop Presents: Chasing Rainbows (DL)</a>: <p><img align="middle" height="550" src="http://static.tumblr.com/zpbwdpo/UK0lyoufh/chasing_rainbows_vol27.jpg" width="550"/></p> <p>Finally here!  The first Cure for the Mondays of 2012.  It’s been a rough year thus far, and I needed to just get in some chill mashups.  Enjoy by downloading the mixtape by clicking the link above or here.</p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16846354138http://wonkypop.com/post/16846354138Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:40:37 -0800cure for the mondaysChasing RainbowsDay LateMondaysI hate mondaysRemixMashupsDownloadsMixtapeWonkypop<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SkeUOSGI6Vo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is true soul music coming through.  The late <strong>Etta James</strong> & <strong>Christina Aguilera </strong><em>Something’s Got a Hold On Me.</em></p> <p>Some of you may recall Christina sang this song in her first movie debut, <em>Burlesque</em>.</p> <p><em>Thank Rocky!</em></p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16530936086http://wonkypop.com/post/16530936086Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:04:13 -0800Etta JamesRIPChristina AguileraburlesqueTributeLoveDuetSoul<a href="http://www.billboard.com/features/best-bets-2012-the-year-in-music-ahead-1005868152.story#/new-releases/garbage-2012-album-preview-1005891152.story">Garbage - new album to drop 2012!</a>: <p><img align="middle" height="409" src="http://cdn.idolator.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/garbage.jpg" width="510"/></p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16121221027http://wonkypop.com/post/16121221027Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:31:30 -0800GarbageMusic NEwsNew Album2012It's about time<embed src="http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/2150069/natures_wonders.swf" width="400" height="225" wmode="transparent" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"> </embed><br/><br/><p>Before she was <strong>Lana Del Rey</strong>, she was <strong>Lizzy Grant</strong>.</p> <p>Lizzy Grant, <em>Kill Kill</em></p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16081413147http://wonkypop.com/post/16081413147Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:48:00 -0800Born To DieKill KillLizzy GrantMarketingName ChangePRRebrandingLana Del Rey<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35055590?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Someone had way too much time on their hands.  Here are multiple video clips joined together to form <strong>Lionel Richie</strong>’s <em>Hello</em>.  </p>http://wonkypop.com/post/16080448608http://wonkypop.com/post/16080448608Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:31:00 -0800Lionel RichieHelloVideoTime SuckBoredomCrazyCreativeHello