This is the video for Morrissey's new song I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris.
I love this song and cannot wait to get my hands on his new album.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Here We Go Magic
I just got around to listening to Luke Temple's new band, Here We Go Magic. I highly recommend checking them out. Great melodies, simple-yet-beautiful vocals, multi-instrumental layering that create an almost ethereal sound - what's not to love?
You can stream their music via myspace,here: http://www.myspace.com/herewegomagic
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Somewhere Over the Craphole
I promised my friend Emily a while back that I would write about one of our craptastic Friday night outings. Oh, where to begin!? We started out the night at dinner with family and friends. Later on, we had the great idea to go check out a new music venue, (Le) Poisson Rouge, and go see a band Emily loves, School of Seven Bells. After them Juan McLean was supposed to go on and in between sets, DJ Justin Miller (DFA) would spin. Sounds like an awesome night, right? Wrong! Dear friends (and strangers?), if anyone ever suggests going to (Le) Poisson Rouge, just say NO.
First of, the venue itself was pretty terrible. There was barely anywhere to sit, the bar was at an awkward angle of the venue/stage and it took about an hour to get a drink at the overpriced bar. Second, the freaking smoke machine!! I mean, seriously? Do you need to pump out rancid smelling smoke into the crowd every 15 minutes?! Then, for the piece de ressitance...after School of Seven Bells played, quite possible the worst band I've ever heard came on. I was seriously offended for School of Seven Bells, I mean, what does that say about you when the venue booked the WORST BAND EVER to play after you. The band's name is Free Blood and I can't even begin to describe what they sounded like. There was nothing melodic, inspired, cool, avant garde or anything about them. Just terrible guitar playing and horrible singing. Let's just say they were band enough to have cleared a packed house in less than 10 minutes. Everyone basically ran away to the downstairs bar in horror.
What upsets me the most about this place though is that whoever books the shows has (generally) excellent taste in music. It's been a while since a NY venue has had such consistently good electronic/DJ acts in a row. Unfortunately even the good music can't save this place. I guess all and all it was ultimately my fault. I should have known better considering the venue is located in Frat, er, Bleecker st.
First of, the venue itself was pretty terrible. There was barely anywhere to sit, the bar was at an awkward angle of the venue/stage and it took about an hour to get a drink at the overpriced bar. Second, the freaking smoke machine!! I mean, seriously? Do you need to pump out rancid smelling smoke into the crowd every 15 minutes?! Then, for the piece de ressitance...after School of Seven Bells played, quite possible the worst band I've ever heard came on. I was seriously offended for School of Seven Bells, I mean, what does that say about you when the venue booked the WORST BAND EVER to play after you. The band's name is Free Blood and I can't even begin to describe what they sounded like. There was nothing melodic, inspired, cool, avant garde or anything about them. Just terrible guitar playing and horrible singing. Let's just say they were band enough to have cleared a packed house in less than 10 minutes. Everyone basically ran away to the downstairs bar in horror.
What upsets me the most about this place though is that whoever books the shows has (generally) excellent taste in music. It's been a while since a NY venue has had such consistently good electronic/DJ acts in a row. Unfortunately even the good music can't save this place. I guess all and all it was ultimately my fault. I should have known better considering the venue is located in Frat, er, Bleecker st.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Awesome Kids
If I ever have children, I can only hope they will be as cool as these kids.
Kaaaa-ching!
Kaaaa-ching!
The Smiths at Coachella?!
There are rumours that claim that the Smiths may be reuniting and playing at Coachella this year. However, Johnny Marr has apparently stated through his management that the rumours are "rubbish".
I will need to dig deeper and find out what's going on. If they are in fact playing, I am SO there.
I will need to dig deeper and find out what's going on. If they are in fact playing, I am SO there.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Dodos
This is a terrible video of a great song. Sorry, but your sex face should not be on display.
Ps - check out their album "Visiter." It definitely deserves an honorable mention for the best of 2008.
Ps - check out their album "Visiter." It definitely deserves an honorable mention for the best of 2008.
Monday, January 5, 2009
You Got Haimed!
Hello there folks! I haven't been able to post in a while because I haven't had access to the internet in weeks (the horror!). I'm still travelling and hence I won't be able to post everyday. Just wanted to check in and wish all of you a happy new year. Oh, and I also wanted to leave all of you with my all-time favorite youtube video:
Enjoy, while I go dibble dabble on my keyboard.
Enjoy, while I go dibble dabble on my keyboard.
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