Just to clear the air, I know this is not a new topic.  In fact, after doing some research this is actually a topic that has been written about for years.  Popular bands and musicians such as Spoon, Franz Ferdinand, Kenna, Grandaddy, The Shins, Air, Rogue Wave, Weezer, The Flaming Lips, etc etc have all been used in past commercials.  However, something about this past year has really caught my...