Beirut's Cover of “O Leãozinho” + New Arctic Monkeys!

Indie folk sensation Beirut has covered Caetano Veloso's Brazilian beauty “O Leãozinho” (Little Lion). The song is being contributed to Red Hot + Rio 2, a benefit compilation by Red Hot Organization which raises AIDS/HIV awareness. The album will feature Gogol Bordello, Of Montreal, Beck, Dirty Projectors, John Legend, Cults and Jose Gonzalez, just to name a few. Beirut's cover in particular sounds like something the band could have created themselves, but instead cover very well. Frontman Zach Condon even sings in Portuguese, which is very impressive. Listen below!

Beirut - "O Leãozinho”

Last month, the music blogsphere was buzzing about Arctic Monkeys' “Brick by Brick,” a track that left many wondering in which direction the Sheffield boys were heading. It all seems so much clearer now with the release of the first single off their upcoming album Suck It and See, out June 7. “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair” is a heavier, brooding track that begs for more than one listen. Where “Brick by Brick” left me mildly satisfied, “Don’t Sit Down...” indulges my musical hunger. Listen below.

Arctic Monkeys - “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair”