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January 22, 2005
Watch Tegan & Sara perform at Spin
As previously reported, Tegan and Sara gave a private performance at the SPIN magazine offices. Watch it here. (via Aeki Tuesday)
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Racist Hot 97 Skit Mocking Tsunami Victims
"For the last week Hot 97 has been running a hideously unfunny and offensive skit named "Tsunami Song," that ridicules the victims of the Tsunami as "ch*nks" whose children will now be sold into child slavery. It's being played on the station's morning show, hosted by Miss Jones."
Racist Hot 97 Skit Mocking Tsunami Victims (thx to TTIKTD for the link)
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Sea Ray's Final Performance @ Mercury Lounge | Pics
Sea Ray played their last show ever at Mercury Lounge in NYC on January 21st, 2005.
Here are photos from that emotional goodbye performance.
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January 21, 2005
New Bjork Video | Vespertine
So the other day I said that I just wasn't feelin Bjork lately. I guess I needed to hear myself say it cause Vespertine has been in constant rotation ever since. Then Stereogum busts out this fantastic new video. Bjork is back.
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Stella @ Fez
It really sux that I can't make it to either of the Stella shows at Fez because, Central Village was nice enough to inform me that, tickets just went back on sale.
They're the same Stella who was recently picked up by Comedy Central.
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Fever Frenzy
The Fever plays with The Sights and Diamond Nights at Bowery Ballroom Saturday night. Who's got the best headline?
The Daily News says The Fever is catching on with fans.
NorthJersey.com says The Fever's music can give you chills.
The New York Post says You won't mind this Fever.
And in Blog World...
The Modern Age: We're going to recommend you see this show...
Manic Mess: ...to the sure-to-be-kickass diamond nights/fever show...
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The Hold Steady @ Mercury Lounge | Report
So while I was checkin' out Angela McCluskey Wednesday night at Fez, others were over at Mercury Lounge watchin The Hold Steady.
And that includes...The New York Times.
It also includes fut0nrev0luti0n, who was nice enough to let me post the above pic from the show without their knowledge. Let The Good Times Roll has even more info on this event.
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Watch and Listen
Watch Feist's new video (real video). It's a Bee Gees cover. I swear. (via those crazy Canadians) Download a Feist tune here.
Watch M. Ward live on KCRW. His next album will include covers of Bach and The Beach Boys. More news here.
Watch teeny-tiny Clem Snide videos. See them with Archer Prewitt at Bowery Ballroom.
Listen to the Dears perform live at KEXP. Their show didn't do it for everyone, but are they assholes?
Listen to a performance Neko Case did at KEXP over two years ago. Dodge will lead you to some MP3s.
Download Black Mountain MP3s here. You know, these guys. More here.
Here's a Sleater Kinney video. Damn, those shows sold out fast.
I purposely waited to post this so I could prove I have Arcade Fire self control. Watch them on TV. The ArcadeFire.Net message boards are a treasure trove of torrent information. Yes, we're talking about the band who debuted on the Billboard 200 this week.
Fluxblog has the Basement Jaxx action. A different version of an M.I.A. song too.
Here's an Animal Collective track, and Pitchfork makes Pitchfork history by actually not giving an Animal Collective related album a good score.
You might of heard that the leaked Beck album is not the final version. Well, I haven't actually even listened to it, so Paul, I can't tell you if it's good.
Missed my earlier post? Listen to Lemon Jelly. Want to know more? The BBC fills you in.
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January 20, 2005
Tibet House U.S.'s 15th Annual Benefit Concert
The Black Keys, Tibet House Vice President and composer Philip Glass, former Phish front man Trey Anastasio, singer Nellie McKay, and Marc Anthony Thompson of Chocolate Genius are the first artists to join the line-up of Tibet House U.S.'s 15th Annual Benefit Concert, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 7:30 PM. Actress Uma Thurman is the event's Honorary Chair.
The concert assembles some of the biggest names in contemporary music and offers audiences a mix of unprecedented musical collaborations and solo offerings. The Tibet House Benefit Concert commemorates the Monlam Prayer Festival traditionally held in Lhasa at the time of the Tibetan New Year. The festival drew vast numbers of monks, citizens and pilgrims from all over Tibet who gathered together to pray for world peace and prosperity.
Concert-only tickets are $30-$108 and can be purchased by calling CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800 or in-person at the Carnegie Hall Box Office and are on sale now.
A fundraising reception with the event's Honorary Chairperson and artists will be held following the performance. Tickets for the reception are $375 ($700 for two) and include prime seats at the concert. To reserve tickets for the reception call Tibet House at (212) 807-0563
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RIP Jarvis
My condolences go out to Kyle at Information Leafblower who just went through the hardest thing a pet owner could ever experience.
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New Evidence In 'Vegan Baby Death'
You remember this case? The one where the parents were prosecuted for killing their baby by not feeding it properly. The case that caused people to stereotype vegans as crazy freaks that kill babies? The case where the supposed vegans fed their child Cod Liver Oil? (vegans don't use fish products) The case that had people confusing child abuse with veganism?
Well it looks like it wasn't child abuse after all.
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Lemon Jelly
Stream the whole new Lemon Jelly album. Read the Popmatters review.
Watch Lemon Jelly videos.
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Fez Closing?
It looks like the NYC club, Fez, may not be long for this world. While at the Angela McCluskey concert last night, someone, who found out from a bartender, told me the club was closing within a few months. On my way out, I asked another employee for confirmation. They said there was a rumor floating around that the place is closing, getting renovated, and reopening as something new. They also said it's probably not true. In fact, they were rather defensive about the whole thing, exclaiming, "We're still here!"
On my way home, I sat and wondered if I had discovered a scoop that I ought to pass along to Tale of Two Cities or Curbed, or if perhaps I was the last one to know what might be common knowledge. Before I could decide, I browsed over to Productshop, only to discover, in what is the strangest coincidence, that his lead story today is none other than the closing of Fez.
Further investigation revealed a a thread on an indiepop message board that further confirms the possible closing.
Regardless, it's still open for now, and I'll see you there Saturday night for the Colin Meloy show.
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Angela McCluskey @ Fez, NYC | Pics
CRAIG WEDREN, ANGELA MCCLUSKEY, & CYNDI LAUPER
Last Night's (January 19th, 2005) Angela McCluskey concert at Fez in NYC was not only an extraordinary, intimate performance, it was filled with special surprises that made it even more unforgettable. Joining Angela on stage for a duet was Craig Wedren of Shutter to Think and Baby. For the last song of the two song encore, Angela called Craig back on stage, along with her good friend Cyndi Lauper who was also sitting in the audience. As you can tell by the pictures, they sang a song together using lyrics they had written down ahead of time.
ANGELA MCCLUSKEY, & BAND
Once again, Craig Wedren graces me with his presence on stage. As noted in my Best Shows of 2004 post, Craig seems to be everywhere, whether it be because Baby is on the bill, or he's playing as a member of Bright Eyes. Don't forget to catch him during his residency at Pianos this month.
It's actually not surprising that Craig, who recently played on the same bill as Angela at Mercury Lounge, would appear at an Angela McCluskey show in 2005. She (along with Billy Corgan, Liz Phair, Jeff Buckley, and others) provided vocals on Shudder To Think's 1998 movie soundtrack album, First Love, Last Rites. Angela's album, The Things We Do, was produced by Nathan Larson, another former member of Shutter to Think.
I'm not sure how long Angela and Cyndi Lauper have been "best mates," but musically they've got some connections too. Angela's old band was called Wild Colonials, and Cyndi sang on their song called 'If By Chance.' You can catch Cyndi with Sandra Bernhard, and Nancy Sinatra at another tsunami benefit at Crobar in NYC on January 27th, 2005.
CRAIG WEDREN & ANGELA MCCLUSKEY
As far as I can tell, Angela's scheduled show at Fez next week is cancelled, but you can see her TONIGHT (January 20th, 2005) with David Byrne, Lou Reed, and Moby at the Tsunami Benefit Concert in NYC.
Previously
David Byrne, Tsunami Benefit Reminder
Angela McCluskey | The Things We Do
Craig Wedren Residency @ Pianos
Nancy Sinatra @ Joe's Pub | pics
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The Jesus Vibes cover Joanna Newsom, The Decemberists
So a bunch of kids from Australia got a band together, and covered Joanna Newsom and The Decemberists. Stream and download the questionable cover songs here.
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David Byrne, Tsunami Benefit Reminder
Here's a reminder that the Tsunami Benefit at Marquee is tonight. Lou Reed has been officially added to the lineup that already included Moby, Angela McCluskey and DJ Spooky. A little birdie told me to expect David Byrne as well.
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Fourth Luna (matinee) show Added @ Bowery Ballroom
Jan. 27th. 2 pm. When will it end? Tickets.
Luna is not the only one who just added a fourth show. Metric is doing the same thing (minus the breakup) in Toronto.
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January 19, 2005
Ted Leo, Benzos, James Murphy Tix on Sale
Jeez, what's with today.
Tickets for this show via Melody Nelson. Should sell out fast.
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Portishead, Sleater Kinney, Postal Service, etc...
Sorry about all the posts today. They just keep appearing. I'm more sorry that I'm not getting anything I really need be doing, done.
First and foremost, PORTISHEAD IS COMING OUT WITH A NEW ALBUM! Obviously I'm excited. And as One Louder pointed out, the upcoming Portishead tsunami benefit show is not actually Portishead at all, but just Beth Gibbons solo, which is still good, but I have to take back my letter. It's not like I was going to be at the show anyway, but as Portishead's official site points out, the show can be viewed as a live web cast.
Next topic: Sleater Kinney. In the above referenced One Louder post, they also update us with the latest on Sleater Kinney, including the much anticpated two shows at Mercury Lounge in NYC on March 2nd and 3rd. Well I just read on Daily Refill, that those tickets are now ON SALE.
Jen also points out the new Postal Service video that's worth a look, Jenny Lewis included.
Chromewaves, who also covers the Postal Service video AND Portishead AND Sleater Kinney today, reports that Iron and Wine and Calexico are collaborating.
KarenPlusOne asks us to check out the new video from the Kaiser Chiefs.
And finally, the initial Bonnaroo lineup has been announced... Joanna Newsom, Rilo Kiley, Secret Machines, M Ward, Mars Volta, and Modest Mouse included. More on that at Stereogum and Thighs Wide Shut.
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Bloc Party 2005 U.S. Tour Dates
via More Cowbell
04.07.05 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
04.08.05 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
This is in addition to the date I announced two posts ago.
All Dates...
03.21.05 Pomona, CA - Glass House
03.22.05 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
03.23.05 San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill
03.24.05 San Francisco, CA - Pop Scene
03.26.05 Seattle, WA - Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room
03.27.05 Vancouver, BC - Richards On Richard
03.30.05 Minneapolis, MN - Venue TBA
03.31.05 Chicago, IL - Metro
04.01.05 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
04.02.05 Toronto, ONT - Mod Club
04.05.05 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
04.06.05 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
04.07.05 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
04.08.05 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
04.09.05 Washington, DC - Black Cat
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Colin Meloy Live Recording
Three days until Colin Meloy of the Decemberists hits Fez in NYC with his solo show.
"If you don't mind, I think I'll play another one off that, since you all seem to KNOW it so well."
- Colin Meloy reacting to the crowd singing along to a track off of the Decemberists' leaked album, 'Picaresque,' at his recent solo show at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco.
Download that whole show...
intro
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0XZ1JIB41PTIV0ACNA5W66BFP2
shiny
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=201VY1C7B666X0UK9JDFJIJN40
my mother was a chinese trapeze artist
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2JRYEFS9WAVCP0O22X6QHFOVQS
apology song
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0USJ8J8UW0D951LAIEG8PPHYUF
gymnast, high above the ground
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2K5NUKGKEO0VI3BYXGNHP1RK6R
sister, i'm a poet
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=21P6TAO5PTYTV3OI94DU9GMEE9
i've changed my plea to guilty
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=23HFVL4RV0DH12V1GVEUO4TWH5
cautionary song
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2Q4KBXZ4KATTZ3SDJQHAFBC152
bachelor and the bride
http://s26.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=22XE15K3QTPN5104QJ16RC21JT
eli, the barrow boy
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=19P91FWSE5CVV3H54EMXMVPT29
the bagman's gambit
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0LBIVUOHSK5E2JHPIRFSY1ZGQ
myla goldberg
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ZT4638CAMBBO0FE82GS5TXXFS
bandit queen
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1HDBUWULA64431F9GAA5F7VUJR
california one/yabb
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0MZOWHIRSG3BG1XKAUL3V42DJB
encore break
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2MAB970BO3VAO1MKADBA0TIY5Y
grace cathedral hill
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3DPWKNUPLJBPY1DB4MR418OB0P
red right ankle
http://s26.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0W3EIIZ174VK11K318AZZDRA4N
southern girls
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2CN2GDPABZBI0158USWIZYM0GJ
Previously
Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey & Other Fun Stuff
Decemberists Shakeup | New Lineup
Colin Meloy on the Picaresque Leak
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Bloc Party Playing The Next Motherfucker
The rumor is that Bloc Party are coming back to NYC on February 20th to play the next Motherfucker party. Thanks to Neuman for the tip.
Above photo grabbed from the Cobra Snake.
And in related hot-act-from-the-UK-playing-NYC news, The Kaiser Chiefs are coming back to play Mercury Lounge on Valentines Day. (via Central Village via KarenPlusOne via Melody Nelson)
Previously
Best Shows of 2004 | MP3s Included
Bloc Party Signs to Vice Records
Saw the Dears @ Mercury | Missed Kaiser Chiefs
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Great Minds Think Alike
As brought to my attention in my comments...
http://www.catbirdseat.org/catbirdseat/archives/000216.shtml
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Raisin' the Roof
Religious Icon, Jesus Christ
Folk Singer, Devendra Banhart
Actor, Vincent Gallo
Serial Killer, Charles Manson
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Vincent Gallo photo taken from MTV's gallery of the recent Johnny Ramone memorial service.
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Chin Up Chin Up returning to NYC
Chin Up Chin Up: Feb 10th, Mercury Lounge.
Opening for....Soft. hmmm. Soft may be ruined in our minds forever thanks to their billing as 'Super Secret Headliner' at the Voxtrot show.
Previously
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Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey & Other Fun Stuff
'Let it be said here first: Kasabian is indisputably one of the most important albums of 1997.'
(previously: Morningwood Touring w/ The Music, Kasabian & Kasabian Playing Irving Plaza)
'Post rock never sounded so good through a female voice as it does with Controller Controller. the hype machine may jump on this band soon enough.'
Just when you thought no more bloggers could fit in the Dears show at Mercury Lounge this past Saturday, along comes Verbose Coma, Karen Plus One, Productshop, and Melody Nelson.
Speaking of stuffing as many bloggers as possible into a small club, I Rock I Roll posted a review and pics of Movable Hype 1.5, as did SpinachDip. Stay tuned for Movable Hype 2.0.
Articles about Bright Eyes are all the rage. Here's another one in the Village Voice. Listen to a chat with Conor at NPR.
Neko Case has two dates coming up at Bowery Ballroom. I can vouch for her latest live album. It good. Largehearted Boy found this article about her. Chromewaves was at the Toronto show, and so was For the 'records'.
'Dusted brings you profiles of 10 artists to watch in 2005. Today's installment: M.I.A.'
'The best way to help support independent music, is to spread the word. The more folks we get to woxy.com, the more features we can bring you. And unlike corporate radio stations, we really do appreciate every single listener.'
Information Leafblower points us to the exact details of 'Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey.'
Archer Prewitt. Archer Prewitt. Archer Prewitt. Archer Prewitt.
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The Stands Are Coming To NYC | All Years Leaving
Just because you're from the UK doesn't mean you're good.
"The Stands have recently joined forces with the World's Fair Label Group, to release "All Years Leaving" in the US. The CD will be released on the ECHO Label on January 25th '05. "
Tour Dates:
January 26th - Mercury Lounge 8:00 PM set
January 27th - Southpaw
January 28th - Mercury Lounge with BOBBY BARE JR, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION
January 29th - Urban Outfitters instore DJ set by Howie Payne
January 29th - Maxwell's in Hoboken with the Damnwells
The album's been out in the UK for almost a year. Learn more at NME.
And check out their new official United States site.
Read what the BBC had to say when the album was released in the UK.
More reviews here, here, and here.
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Bonfire Madigan Residencies
This post is a month too late for NYC residents. Sorry about that. Bonfire Madigan already completed three of her four residency dates at Knitting Factory this month. Since 4 minus 3 equals 1, we've still got one more chance to catch her on January 25th (that is if you're not already going to Bright Eyes at Town Hall, Ted Leo at Rothko, or Buck 65 at Sin-e). Ok, so that's not a very good date either. Luckily she's continuing the residency trend by doing ANOTHER residency in NYC. Next time it's at Pianos and it's Feb 8th, 15th, and 22nd. Watch Pianos' website for more details.
Her long stay in New York is to record her newest music with Hal Willner.
According to her/their official website, ".....Bonfire Madigan is an avant-pop, chamber-rock experiment. A configuration of combustible collaborators orbiting the songs and spit of Madigan Shive. Madigan ignites the Bonfire with a shebeen of soul-art-string-sounds."
Download some Bonfire at Kill Rock Stars.
Get a video at Wolfe Stone.
Jasper has photos of her July performance at Tonic.
An interview at Delusions of Adequacy.
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January 18, 2005
More Music Randomness
Above photo of Joe Elliot (frontman of Def Leppard), Kid Rock, and Justin Timberlake at Kid Rock's birthday party two nights ago at CHI in West Hollywood. Happy Birthday Kid!
MP3 blogging took a hit. The Big Ticket has the details on the story of Moistworks, with more at Donewaiting. Mystery and Misery says it how it is. I'd expect some commentary on this over at Coolfer, but apparantly he's on vacation. Those deviant MP3 blogs hosting Public Enemy...
Maybe they should have posted something less controversial, like the upcoming Beck album that has officialy leaked. The blog that posted the whole CD made a good move by removing it. More at aeki tuesday and One Louder.
Causing much less of a commotion is the also-recently-leaked Idlewild album.
It's unfortunate that the Shivaree show at Joe's Pub tonight is sold out. I just started listening to them/her this week after some IM recommendations. I think Chromewaves knows the same people I do.
The Arcade Fire stream from KCRW is now available as MP3s. Bradley's Almanac has the entire thing for download.
Have you seen the new Doves video yet? What 80's song does that intro sound like? more at Chromewaves and the Oh So Quiet Show. And stay tuned for a Doves show to hit NYC. (via One Louder)
Devendra Banhart tells Pitchfork a few of his favorite things.
#4 "CocoRosie and Antony playing a show in a spanish ballroom." How about CocoRosie and Antony in a Bowery Ballroom? Will Devendra be one of the special guests Antony refers to? I hope so.
(previously: Devendra watches Antony @ Joe's Pub)
Watch some Devendra Banhart videos. At the Hop | Little Yellow Spiders
While you're over at XL Recordings, don't miss the M.I.A. video either, and win an M.I.A. iPod.
(previously: M.I.A., Nick Catchdubs, Tale of Two Cities)
Here's one that came to me in a dream. The two tiny sisters, Tegan and Sara, played Bowery Ballroom in NYC on the same day that Apple released their two new tiny products. Steven Jobs runs Apple. Little Steven was at the Bowery show. Last time Tegan and Sara were in town, they played the Appple store. What does this all mean? I don't know.
Here's a review in the Village Voice of the Bowery Show.
the real janelle points us at some artistic niceness.
Every field/hobby/interest-group has things that divide them. In computers its MAC vs PC and Microsoft vs Open Source. For NY sports fans there's the Yankees vs Mets. In the current indie rock scene it's Joanna Newsom lovers vs. haters. Catherine says that Joanna's music is 'the 2004 equivalent of taking a cute boy home only to find that he's, like, a hermaphrodite or something'
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Movable Hype 1.5
Once again, I am in no condition to post after a Gothamist Movable Hype event. Tonight was version 1.5, and I saw two amazingly kick-ass bands. So check them out....
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The Eleven Worst Songs of 2004
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Petitions
I don't know why. Music fans like to create petitions. Here are a few that caught my attention. Get involved.
The petition to fire Ozzy from Black Sabbath.
The petition to stop Britney. Created by StopBritney.com, as seen on Tale of Two Cities.
The petition to stop Ashlee Simpson. From Ashlee haters, HOPE.
The petition to stop RANA from breaking up. From my very own friend, Fischler.org.
The petition to release Fiona Apple's next album. Courtesy of Free Fiona.
The petition to put a stop to 'crappy nu-metal bands.'
The petition to play more Bon Jovi.
The petition to get New Kids on the Block a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The petition to bring back the Spice Girls.
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January 17, 2005
Arcade Fire Just Played Live on KCRW
The Arcade Fire just played live on Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW), and it's already available in it's entirety as a Real Video stream. Highlights include a new song, and a Magnetic Fields cover.
Set List:
1) Wake Up
2) Neighborhood #4 (7 Kettles)
3) Vampires / Forest Fire
4) INTERVIEW
5) Intervention (new song)
6) Born on a Train (Magnetic Fields cover)
7) In the Backseat
Stream the whole show (Real Video)
In the future you can keep track of everyone's favorite over-hyped band, over at Kyle's new ARCADE FIRE FANSITE.
Previously
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Music group 50 Foot Wave's bad timing
Rock singer Kristin Hersh (who recently opened for the Pixies here in NYC) had something else entirely in mind when she named her new band 50 Foot Wave.
New album released to critics a week before tsunami hit
Previously
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Ted Leo & James Murphy Playing Rothko
This one is sure to cause a riot...
Tue January 25th
www.jenyk.com & www.melodynelson.com Present A Special Benefit Show For Sarah Flynn Of Spinart Records:
Ted Leo 11 PM
Apollo Sunshine 10 PM
Chinese Stars 9 PM
Countess Zatak feat The Gill Scott-Heron 8 PM
Guest DJ James Murphy of DFA
Doors 7:30 PM, $8, Rothko, NYC
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January 16, 2005
Dear Portishead
Dear Portishead,
Thank you for recognizing the demand for your music, and getting back together to play a Tsunami benefit show in the UK with Massive Attack.
Please keep it up. Consider this an invitation to play an encore performance in NYC. I promise you that tickets will sell out and lots of money will be raised.
I hope this letter finds you in good spirits.
Sincerely,
-bv
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Saw the Dears @ Mercury | Missed Kaiser Chiefs
photo of The Dears from Stereogum
Last night, Montreal's The Dears played a sold out show at Mercury Lounge in NYC. Benzos, and local favorite, Saints and Lovers, opened the show. File this show under "didn't live up to the hype." The Dears' set started out strong with a few good songs, but quickly faded into long jams that didn't hold the attention of the crowd. By the time they left the stage, the place was half-empty.
Benzos sounds a lot like Radiohead. Saints and Lovers impressed as usual. It's just too bad more people didn't get there in time to catch them.
The blogosphere was out in full force. I didn't bring my camera, but photos and reviews are everywhere.
photo of The Dears from Daily Refill
More in the Monitor left after five songs. ouch.
Daily Refill, who interviewed the Dears for Gothamist just a few days earlier, says she wouldn't believe the hype, unless morrissey worship is hott in '05
The Wicked wasn't so disappointed.
She provides pictures of all three bands:
The Dears
Benzos
Saints and Lovers
Central Village and I pretty much agree exactly.
Stereogum provides more pics.
Aeki Tuesday should have more pics and a review soon.
The Dears left the stage around 1:00. I rushed over to Tribeca Grand to try and catch the Kaiser Chiefs, but got there a second too late to even see one song.
The Modern Age was there, and she promises more info in the near future. oh well.
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Music, Music, Music
More in the Monitor review the Tegan and Sara show at Bowery Ballroom via an IM Conversation.
(previously: Clap Your Hands and Say Tegan and Sara)
"You may not yet have heard of transplanted Torontonian Leslie Feist, but chances are you will. As the torchy indie singer is preened for her U.S. debut, she is trying to stay low-key"
"Indie kids, 18-, 19-year-olds, worship her," says Daniel Cutler, co-president of Arts & Crafts Records, an independent Toronto label, which released Let it Die in Canada. Its potential in the much-larger U.S. market is easy to imagine, he said." More in the Toronto Star (via LargeHearted Boy)
(previously: Leslie Feist Update)
Mystery and Misery profiles Daily Refill favorite and Movable Hype veteran, Snowden.
(previously: Movable Hype or How Many Bloggers Does It Take To....)
LCD Soundsystem take the spotlight with news at Pitchfork and an interview with James Murphy at One Louder. Download 'Daft Punk is Playing at My House' here.
(previously: DFA | Death From Above)
Keren Ann gets a shout out in Newsweek. The New York Times reviewed the show she took part in at Knitting Factory.
(previously: Keren Ann @ Southpaw | Pics)
'Friends Casey Spooner (Fischerspooner) and Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) were interviewed early December by hosts Alanna Heiss and Klaus Biesenbach on internet-only WPS1 Art Radio.' Listen here. Fischerspooner are about to release a new album. Download some remixes from their first single.
(previously: Scissor Sisters "Filthy, Gorgeous" Video)
If I started this blog 2-12 years ago, you probably would of received constant updates on Bjork. Lately I'm burnt out on her. I hardly listened to Medulla at all. That doesn't mean I still won't go see her play 2-3 nights in a row every time she comes around.
Björk to Release Double Album for Charity, New Single.
(previously: Bjork nominated for a Grammy)
Speaking of Bjork, Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra is back at Knitting Factory NYC on January 27th.
(previously: Bjorkestra at Fez)
RJD2 and Aesop Rock have been added to the Plug Awards lineup at Webster Hall in NYC. Ted Leo and Dillinger Escape Plan were previously announced.
(Previously: Plug Independent Music Awards)
Kings of Leon, who have the #24 single in the UK right now, are playing Webster Hall in NYC on Feb. 23rd.
Download more Prince than you know what to do with. (via Totally Fuzzy)
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Movable Hype 1.5 Reminder
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Keoki Tonight (Sunday) at QUO | Free Admission
LOUNGEWHORE SESSIONS SUNDAYS @ QUO (NYC)
Sunday January 16th >>
Grand Opening Party
music by Keoki
open bar 1am- 2am
complimentary admission on the Bradley Rose guest list until 1am
e-mail bradleyrose001@yahoo.com and mention BrooklynVegan to be placed on comp list.
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Crazy Legs Conti
Gothamist interviewed, competitive eater, Crazy Legs Conti. That brought back memories of the San Genero Festival Cannoli Eating Contest, in which he was a contestant.
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