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Colbert Lampoons Music Licensing with Black Keys vs. Vampire Weekend Indie Rock "Sellout Off"

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(Updated) Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert took an only half tongue in cheek whack at the recent glut of music licensing in commercials with a “sellout off“ featuring the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig.  The two heavily licensed indie rock bands each aired commercials featuring their songs in a competition based on their nominations for the  2010 Best Alternative Music Album Grammy. As one commentator advised, it was time to “leave your souls at the door."  Watch the video:

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