The Round Table

You may remember up-and-comers Love and Logic who made headlines covering Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me”a few months ago. Well, now they’re back with an inspiring musical experience.

Like many of us, the socially aware trio, fronted by indie video director Paul Canetti, were sickened by news of BP’s oil spill in the Gulf. Rather than sit idly by, Love and Logic, decided to use their musical talents to help those affected.

The end result was recording two new singles entitled “Hit Hard” and “Wait For It.” The songs are available for purchase via iTunes individually ($.99 each) or as a two-track EP ($1.98). The band will donate 50% of all proceeds to help with oil spill relief. You can listen to the songs in full at Love and Logic’s official website.

Hey indie bands/artists, this post is for you. Still struggling to figure out if social media can help propel your career? Well, while you mull it over, brilliant indie bands like NYC’s Love and Logic are making their dreams come true.

The band decided to cover Adam Lambert’s song “Whataya Want From Me” then took to the streets of Manhattan to shoot an authentic video starring everyday New Yorkers (and probably tourists). The video, though simplistic in concept, is visually catching. Shot in black and white, the video features members of Love and Logic interspersed with close-up performance shots and random strangers holding up a cardboard sign that reads “What Do You Want From Me.”

Love and Logic then (smartly) uploaded the video to YouTube and used Twitter to get the video in front of Adam Lambert. The singer took notice and tweeted the video link with the message “Wow!!! This is beautiful” and his rabid following did the rest. Views skyrocketed and rumor has it, MTV has expressed interest in the video and Love and Logic.

Props to the band. Check out the video after the jump! Then listen to Adam Lambert’s original. We wanna know, which do you prefer? Give us a shout in the comments.

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