Getting older this weekend. I think Michael Cera's character in Superbad sums it up with a nice quote-"Don't worry about it. I'm not worried about it."
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Update: Birthday Weather Not That Bad
Getting older this weekend. I think Michael Cera's character in Superbad sums it up with a nice quote-"Don't worry about it. I'm not worried about it."
Guitarist for Pylon dies
Sad news from Athens, GA; Randy Bewley, the guitarist for the influential band Pylon passed away yesterday after suffering a heart attack while driving. The full story is here. He will be missed.
Below is a video of Pylon performing in the documentary Athens GA Inside/Out.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Update: The possibility of more Earths confirmed
CNN just posted a story about the possibilities of other Earths in our Milky Way galaxy. Personally I pumped, mainly because I'm lonely and need some extra-terrestrial love.
Full story here
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
New Cursive song streaming
I can remember the first time I really listened to Cursive. My spiritual guidance counselor Lance Hayes and I went to Stonecrest Mall, spent half the day in Books-A-Million and walked away with a couple good buys. One of which, was The Ugly Organ. Driving home while smoking cigarettes we listened, and continued to listened, and didn't stop listening. We were floored.
I have a writer friend who gave me the DL on the new album Momma, I'm Swollen. Apparently it's Kasher's best lyrics to date. For now you can be the judge and listen to the new song "I Couldn't Love You" at EW.com. Thanks Stereogum!
Wired and Pitchfork editor have a convo
You can read the entire interview here.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday's Headlines
Read'em!
Roosting at Purchase: Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt!
The New York Times
Philadelphia Newspapers Seeking Bankruptcy
The New York Times
Beyond the Oscar Spectacle, Hollywood Is Grumbling
Digital Music News
MySpace Music Scores U2 Album Pre-Release...
Hypebot
Congress Looks At Live Nation Ticketmaster Merger
Brooklyn Vegan
Relix & Jambands.com were bought, saved
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Showbiz makes debut
You could call Showbiz a super group, mainly because it features 2 of the most talented musicians i know. They're in this band that's pretty great, and were in this other band that was pretty awesome as well. The track was recorded on a cold Southern evening in an usually warm Southern town. There's no song title as of right now and really I don't think one is necessary. Maybe you could help with that.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday's Music Headlines
Sorry for the delay in today's headlines. It's been rough. TGIF.
The New York Times
Playboy Says It Is Open to a Sale or Changes
Digital Music News
JCPenney + Rascal Flatts: One Seriously Involved Sponsorship...
Forbes
What The U2 Leak Says About Music Biz
Wall Street Journal
Thinking Very, Very Small on Broadway
Billboard
Leonard Cohen Dazzles At New York Tour Warm-Up
Billboard
Coldplay, Foo Fighters Tipped For Bushfire Benefit Shows
People
Jimmy Fallon Is Ready for Late Night
Wired
Hollywood Struggles to Find Wealth on the Web
The New York Times
Playboy Says It Is Open to a Sale or Changes
Digital Music News
JCPenney + Rascal Flatts: One Seriously Involved Sponsorship...
Forbes
What The U2 Leak Says About Music Biz
Wall Street Journal
Thinking Very, Very Small on Broadway
Billboard
Leonard Cohen Dazzles At New York Tour Warm-Up
Billboard
Coldplay, Foo Fighters Tipped For Bushfire Benefit Shows
People
Jimmy Fallon Is Ready for Late Night
Wired
Hollywood Struggles to Find Wealth on the Web
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Evening Plans
So my girlfriend and I have this vintage refrigerator. It's a pain in my ass and it's not unlike a room mate who doesn't pay rent and just takes up space. Anyway, we have no use for it and have to sell it, although that hasn't been easy. Today the lease on our old apartment expires and I have to move it from there to our new apartment. So my plans for the evening involve schlumping my way up to 23rd street, renting a dolli, walking it down to 10th street, moving a 500 lb fridge down one flight of stairs and then to my new place. People, please pray for me. Getting that hunk of metal into the apartment the first time nearly killed my friend Jason, and I don't mean in the "I'm so exhausted kind of way," I mean it in the "it-almost-fell-down- a-flight-of -stairs-and-squashed-my-bro" kind of way. So while the rest of NYC is watching "The Office" I'll be pulling my back out.
Conor Oberst and band announce new record
Insanely prolific musician and songwriter Conor Oberst and his Mystic Valley band is releasing a new record titled Outer South this May on Merge. The album includes sixteen tracks and was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios outside of El Paso. According to Merge the record will feature songs written by all members of the band. For me, this is a good thing, considering Desaparecidos' Read Music Speak Spanish featured collaborative songwriting and is one of my favorite jams of the new millennium. Here's to hoping South will be the same.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
New Music Wednesday
A friend of mine who I recently re-connected with via email told me he was digging this band. I figured I should give them a shot considering he's the same guy who introduced me to The Sea and Cake a few years back.
The band is Boards of Canada, and apparently if you live in Canada you would refer to them as BOC. I guess that is what the cool kids call them anyway.
Aquarius - Boards of Canada
The band is Boards of Canada, and apparently if you live in Canada you would refer to them as BOC. I guess that is what the cool kids call them anyway.
Here's a track titled Aquarius. Enjoy.
Aquarius - Boards of Canada
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Food of The Day-Pork Belly
Tuesday's Music News
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday's Music Links
"Cause it's Friday; you ain't got no job....and you ain't got shit to do."––Smokey
Wall Street Journal
Slate
Hypebot
The Daily Swarm
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Evening Plans
So I've been seeing a lot of ads for the Demetri Martin show "Important Things with Demetri Martin." I enjoy his random minimalist comedy. Nice observations mixed with guitar and harmonica never hurt either. More thoughts on the show after the premiere.
ps––He looks just like my friend Joey.
Today's News Links
Some music and entertainment news for your enjoyment......
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Chicago Tribune
Billboard
New York Times
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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