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February 28, 2005
Photographing the Gates | (obligatory gate post)
For every Gate, there were 100 cameras. This photo set was taken at the Gates in Central Park Sunday Feb. 27, 2005 over the course of about an hour.
Related
Parody of ‘The Gates’ earns man fame
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February 27, 2005
Watch and Listen
Photo of Hillary Duff spinning at Misshapes via Misshapes photo gallery
Daily Refill pointed to this video posted on comedian Aziz Ansari's website of his standup routine based on a conversation between himself and M.I.A. outside M.I.A.'s show at Knitting Factory. M.I.A. is played by Eugene Mirman.
Aqualung is playing Bowery Ballroom in NYC on March 21st. Listen to their/his whole new album at the BBC.
Stream the new Crooked Fingers album.
Torr has a new Keane remix and links to MP3s of every artist playing SXSW.
Download a recent Beck gig to hear tunes off the forthcoming Guero album.
For old times sake, watch the White Stripes video starring Kate Moss as a polldancer at NME. The White Stripes are recording their fifth album.
Picture of Jarvis Cocker and M.I.A. at Misshapes from the Misshapes photo galleries
Fluxblog has a Blues Explosion remix by DFA.
Mystery and Misery links to some Jeff Hanson downloads
Thanks to My Mean Magpie for for this free CD download:
Various Artists - Relax Brother, Relax: A Twentieth Anniversary Tribute to Teenbeat Records
Central Village pointed out to me that The Upwelling are the first unsigned band to be recommended by the Virgin Mega Store. Nora and Jed are raving about them. Listen to their album on their official website.
Download a techno remix of Arcade Fire's No Cars Go, via One Louder
Arjan points to Fannypack's MYSpace page where you can stream 4 songs.
Stream the whole new Kills album. Via Soviet Panda.
Stream a Wilco concert at NPR.
Podcasting. Podcasting. Podcasting. It's the latest buzz word, and it's coming to KCRW.
Stream a Thievery Corporation show on KCRW.
And a feature on M Ward.
Image of the Osbornes via Golden Fiddle
Antony covering Lou Reed, M. Ward covering the Beach Boys, and Hajime covering the Sugarcubes, and all in one post.
Catbirdseat changes Pitchfork's rating of the new Robbers on High St and provides some tracks for download.
$20 Canadian = about $16 U.S. According to my records, I paid a little over $20 U.S. a ticket to see them The Arcade Fire at Irving Plaza. So what are the Canadians complaining about? Note Win's response. (via Chromewaves)
Watch Broken Social Scene perform their new song, 7/4
Petra Haden (also the newest member of the Decemberists) covers the Who, A Capella on her new album. Angels twenty has a track from the new CD.
Just for a Day has a track off the upcoming (leaked) Notwist/Themselves album.
Michael Jackson dangles a teddy bear out the window this time.
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February 26, 2005
New Garbage Video & Tour Dates
Stream the not-so-exciting audio and video of Garbage's new single, Why Do You Love Me.
Watch: Win Hi | Win Lo | Real Hi | Real Lo
They've started announcing April tour dates and pre-sales
Dave Grohl will make an appearance on the new album
Previously
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Castanets & Lazarus on Tour | Brooklyn Tonight
Asthmatic Kitty's Castanets are on tour with Lazarus. They're playing Glasshouse Gallery in Brooklyn tonight (Feb 26th) and Knitting Factory in Manhattan tomorrow.
all dates...
Castanets/Lazarus/Tiger Saw Tour
(All shows with Tiger Saw and Lazarus, unless otherwise noted)
Feb.24 WORCESTER, MA - The Java Hut
Feb.25 MONTAGUE, MA (Autonomous Battleship) - The Bookmill
Feb.26 BROOKLYN, NY - Glasshouse Gallery - Film Night (No Tiger Saw)
Feb.27 NEW YORK, NY - Knitting Factory - w/ Feathers (No Tiger Saw)
Feb.28 PHILADELPHIA, PA - Kensington South Forum (1627 N. 2nd st.) - 8PM $5 All Ages - w/ D*Star
March.1 BALTIMORE, MD - Ottobar
March.2 D.C. - Ivory Tower Community Room- (George Washington University - 616 23rd St NW 20052) - 8PM - w/ Lese Majesty
March.3 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
March.4 CHAPEL HILL, NC - the Nightlight - w/ The Strugglers
March.5 ATHENS, GA - Caledonia Lounge - w/ Phosphorescent
(Tiger Saw returns home)
March.6 JACKSONVILLE, FL - TSI (1011 N Main Street) - 9:30PM, $5-$7 - w/ The Julius Airwave
March.7 ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - Cafe 11
March.9 TAMPA, FL - New World Brewery - w/ Audible
March.10 NEW ORLEANS, LA - Circle Bar
March.11 HOUSTON, TX - Walter’s - w/ Weird Weeds
March.14 AUSTIN, TX - Church of the Friendly Ghost - w/ Weird Weeds
March.16 AUSTIN, TX - Emo’s - Free Matinee Show (12:30 - 5PM/Castanets 2PM) - w/ Bloodthirsty Lovers, Papercuts, Voxtrot, Phosphorescent, Palaxy Tracks, and Glass Family
March.19 AUSTIN, TX - SXSW Fanatic Promotion Showcase - Maggie Mae’s - w/ Bunky, Half-handed Cloud, Ariel Pink, The Nightingales, and Daniel Johnston
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Vice Records to Release Annie Anniemal in the USA
Vice Records is hot. They're already about to make a mint by releasing one of the best albums of the year in the U.S.A. Yes, I mean Bloc Party's Silent Alarm. Now we can also thank them for the forthcoming domestic release of Annie's Anniemal (still one of my favorite iPod albums). Stay tuned for the exact date.
In the meantime, Anniemal is set to be released in the UK on March 7th. The Heartbeat single will come out about two weeks earlier.
The new UK Annie website has a wealth of information ("news," a "blog" AND a "Diary"), videos, and at least five streaming songs from Anniemal.
Watch the new video for Heartbeat: real | Win
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Ari-Up Tonight on the Lower East Side
Jammyland Productions presents The Original Punky-Reggae Queen
Ari-Up and The True Warriors
Saturday February 26th 2005
Her only US appearance!
Selections by
Ras KUSH
Black Redemption ~ Sounds of Praises
~UK Stepper Stylee~
Tickets $10.00
Doors open 10:00PM
21+ to enter
Bring ID
Club Seho
113 Ludlow St (between Rivington and Delancey)
Lower East Side, NYC
just a few blocks away from the Williamsburg Bridge
By subway: J, M, Z, F to Delancey / Essex St.
Related
A history of her former band, The Slits
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Henry Rollins Spoken Word Tour
Henry Rollins will take to the stage at New York's Zipper Theatre for a two week run of his spoken word show, appropriately titled 'Caught In The Zipper.' (flyer) He's also doing a few non-NYC dates.
I haven't seen Henry do spoken word in over 10 years. Yes, I'm that old, and he's been doing it that long.
Check out Henry's latest (updated and re-released) book, Get in the Van.
Explore Black Flag
the dates...
03/10/05 Utica, NY @ Mohawk Valley Comm. College
03/11/05 Johnson City, NY @ Magic CityÝ Music Hall
03/12/05 Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Theater
03/19/05 Winnipeg, MB @ University of Manitoba
03/22/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
03/23/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
03/24/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
03/25/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
03/26/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
03/27/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
03/29/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
03/30/05 Orlando, FL @ University of Central Florida
03/31/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
04/01/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
04/02/05 New York, NY @ Zipper Theater
04/03/05 Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank Center
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Feist Coming to NYC
Finally! Leslie Feist aka Feist is playing NYC, and at Joe's Pub on March 22nd at 7:30pm. It's the same night as Go! Team at Southpaw, but since it's an early show, you should be able to do both.
Tickets are on sale
Previously
Arts & Crafts | BSS, Stars, Apostle of Hustle & Feist
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February 25, 2005
More Pics from the Antony Show @ Bowery
Thanks to Rachel E for providing these photos from Antony and the Johnsons at Bowery Ballroom last night. More on this show in my last post.
Antony & Boy George duet
Antony and Rufie's Piano
Rufus Wainwright sings with Antony
Rufus Wainwright
Johanna Constantine
Joan Wasser aka Joan as Policewoman
Related
The Guardian reviews Rufus's new album
Pics from Boy George's B-Rude Fashion Show
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Antony & The Johnsons / CocoRosie @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
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Antony & The Johnsons / CocoRosie @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Antony sits in with CocoRosie
Last night (Feb. 24th, 2005), Antony and friends played another unforgettable show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC. It went something like this:
CocoRosie opens --> Teya (spelling?) joined CocoRosie for a few songs --> Antony joined CocoRosie for their last song ---> Johanna Constantine opens Antony's set with an interpretive dance number --> Antony & The Johnsons headline (Joan as Policewoman is a Johnson) --> Rufus Wainwright joins them for "What Can I Do" ---> Boy George joins them for "You are my Sister" ---> Antony & The Johnsons only played a one song encore (the crowd definitely wanted more)
Bowery (not so) nicely asked me not to take any photos during Antony's set, so I didn't. I saw some people snapping pictures though. If you have any, send me a link, or send them to me and I'll post them. All the photos you see here were taken during CocoRosie's set.
Related
Arjan interviews Antony for HX
LA Weekly: Antony and the Johnsons’ uncut emotions
Previously
CocoRosie & Teya join Devendra Banhart for a cover of Antony @ Tonic three nights earlier | Pics
Antony plays Tibet House benefit | Pics
CocoRosie open for Bright Eyes | Pics (of Bright Eyes)
Antony & The Johnsons | I am a Bird Now
Stream Golden Apples of the Sun
Antony & The Johnsons @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
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February 23, 2005
Upcoming Shows
Too tired to post tonight, but a lot of good shows are coming up.
Gang of Four are playing two nights at Irving Plaza in NYC.
Roots Manuva is playing Knitting Factory.
One Louder discusses Menomena, Prefuse 73, and more.
Cental Village has a bunch of listings including M Ward and CocoRosie at Bowery Ballroom and a Bravery show at Rothko.
Spinachdip has info on De La Soul and Handsome Boy Modeling School.
Extrawack has info on the that Bravery show, and an Asobi Seksu one as well.
More Cowbell lists all kinds of dates.
check Ticketweb for tickets to Goldie Lookin Chain, the Futureheads, Adam Green, Kasabian, Hank Williams III, and Junior Boys.
More fresh show listings at Gothamist and Oh My Rockness.
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Devendra Banhart @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
Devendra Banhart, joined by Tarantula, half of CocoRosie (Devendra's girlfriend?), Will (is my friend), and a few more characters who I unfortunately can't name, played Tonic in NYC Monday night (Feb. 21st, 2005) to help raise money for the ailing club.
It was a very laid back show with lots of improvising, and a bunch of covers. I hope Devendra's fame and looks aren't going to his head, because he covered a song by Charlie Manson. The highlight of the show was a cover of Antony's "Fistul of Love." Obviously I was very, very, very, very, very, very, very excited about that.
Read a much better review (with more photos) at Brass Bonanza
Previously
Devendra Banhart @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Stream Golden Apples of the Sun
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February 22, 2005
Misfits Reunion @ Danzig show in NY, Boston, and PA
Was it just three days ago that I was crying like a baby at the cost of a ticket to see Danzig at Spirit? Well, he's obviously reading this blog. I believe I said:
Glenn, what have you done for me lately??? Why should I spend $30 (+ service charges) to see you at Club Spirit (of all places!).? Why? At least throw me a bone with an opener I actually heard of
Ask and you shall receive. As reported on Aversion.com,
Two Misfits principals will share a stage once again to relive the legendary punk act's glory days.
Glenn Danzig and Doyle Von Frankenstein announced they'll play a 30-minute set at three shows next week. Since The Misfits fell apart in the early '80s, the duo's only shared a stage once before, for a pair of shows last year. While Danzig's solo tour schedule precludes any real Misfits reunion, it's a lot closer than the hodgepodge lineup that usually tours under the Misfits moniker.
Danzig and Von Frankenstein will play their Misfits set at:
Feb. 28 - Roxy Theatre, Boston
March 1 - Spirit Performance Center, New York
March 2 - Electric Factory, Philadelphia
Buy Tickets (I just did)
Read an account of one of the shows last year.
Check out Danzig's last album
Buy Misfits socks.
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Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Adam Sandler, etc | Benefit Show
Rich New Yorkers, pay attention (then again, if you're rich, who cares where you live). Poor people skip this post.
Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Adam Sandler, Tina Fey, Nellie McKay, Fred Armisen, Lewis Black, Will Forte, Rachel Dratch, Horatio Sanz, Darrell Hammond, Maya Rudolph, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, AND Triumph the Insult Comedy Dog (and who knows how many other celebs in the audience and making special appearances) are doing a benefit show for Autism called "Comedy Love Call" at the Beacon Theater on March 7th, and tickets will only cost you between $153.50 - $1503.50 On sale now.
(note to poor people: as of this post, first row balcony @ $153 a piece still available.)
Previously
Fred Armisen performs for the poor
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Mike Doughty @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Ex-Soul Coughing frontman, and blogger, Mike Doughty played three solo shows in New York City (where he lives) last week. Two were opening for the Polyphonic Spree, and the third is the one from which the photos accompanying this text came from... the monthly benefit concert series at Housing Works Used Book Cafe on Crosby St in SOHO.
The show, which took place on Friday Feb. 18th, 2005, featured opening acts Damon and Naomi, and Emiliana Torrini. All money raised went/goes to causes related to homeless people with aids. I previously posted the photos of Damon & Naomi and Emiliana Torrini from the same show.
I thought Mike was pretty good, partly because it's great to hear his distinguishable voice that made Soul Coughing so appealing. Even better, he did at least three Soul Coughing covers. While his playing and voice are really good, I couldn't help but be troubled by his lyrics. This one stuck out the most in my mind after I left:
sunkeneyed girl on delancey st
bulletproof glass in the KFC
so keep the man safe in his paper hat
keep the wrong hands off the biscuit fortune
Did I mention he was just signed to the Dave Matthews-co-owned ATO Records? Expect an appearance by Dave on the forthcoming album.
Related
Pitchfork reviews Mike's solo album that was rerelased last year
Central Village went to the Warsaw show
Gay Ninja Robot went to the one at Irving Plaza
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Damon & Naomi @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Damon and Naomi played Housing Works Used Book Cafe on Friday, February 18th, 2005. I was pretty bored during their performance. Damon told a story before every song. Their resume was the only thing that kept me somewhat interested. Damon and Naomi are 2/3 of the now defunct Galaxie 500 (the other 1/3 is in Luna), they collaborate with the Japanese band Ghost, Pitchfork just gave their latest album an 8.0, and Mike Doughty of the now defunct Soul Coughing (the headliner at this show) said how excited he was to be playing with them because Galaxie 500 was the first band he went to see at (the endangered) CBGB in 1989 when he first moved to NYC.
Emiliana Torrini opened the show. I previously posted those pictures. More on this show, including mp3's of Emiliana's performance, at The Oh So Quiet Show.
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February 21, 2005
Bloc Party is the Best Motherf*ckin Band in the World
That's how I felt last night as Bloc Party rocked the stage at the "legendary" (Bloc Party called it that, not me) Motherfucker party at Roxy in NYC. From where I was standing (dancing) it seemed the entire crowd was in agreement (Hillary Duff included).
I don't work on President's day, so I didn't take any pictures. Luckily both Bronxxx of Last Night's Party and The Cobra Snake were in attendance. Above and below photos from Last Night's Party. Cobra Snake didn't post his yet, so look at his pictures of Beck and Har Mar Superstar instead. Then head over to Central Village for an in depth review of the evening.
Previously
Bloc Party 2005 U.S. Tour Dates
Bloc Party played some of my favorite shows of 2004
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Hillary Duff is Following Me Around
I admit, I don't even know who Hillary Duff is, though I've heard the name. It took me a while to catch on to the Paris Hilton phenomenon, and then Jessica Simpson, and even Lindsey Lohan. The truth is, I still don't totally know what Lindsey Lohan does, though I know she performed in Times Square on New Years Eve and Thighs Wide Shut is a huge fan. I think Hillary Duff fits into that web somehow.
What makes the situation so much weirder, is that Hillary must know who I am. She must have heard I had plans to stop by Misshapes, LIT and Motherfucker this weekend, because she also attended all three parties. She got it all wrong though. I never made it to Misshapes, and Har Mar and I were chillin at LIT on Saturday night, NOT Friday night. By Sunday, she finally found me at Motherfucker (where she was seen hangin with her supposed boyfriend from Good Charlotte), but we never crossed paths (or did we? I wouldn't have known).
Though I didn't get a chance to speak with her, my friend Mike had a run-in. Mike managed to procure one of the free disco ball keychains that Motherfucker staff was throwing into the crowd after Bloc Party left the stage. As Hillary passed by him, he handed it to her (as a sign of his love?). As she started to walk away, the Good Charlotte dude grabbed it out of her hand, and threw it back at him. What a dick!
Gawker reports on the situation. (Just don't call me a "hipster")
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David Cross Porn | Wear Your Own Fur
David Cross, of Mr Show, Arrested Development, and NYC Indie rock comedy fame, gets naked to remind us not to wear fur. Check out PETA's site for a larger version.
More
David Cross's IMDB page
David Cross's popular new comedy CD
David Cross's Suicide Girls interview
Previously
David Cross, Todd Barry & Wilco perform @ Tinkle 2004
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Har Mar Superstar Touring and More
Saturday night I found myself, as I often do, at LIT Lounge in NYC. Seeing celebrities in NYC is no big deal, but I still couldn't help but be starstruck at who was hanging out amongst the commoners that evening. Yes, It was Har Mar Superstar himself.
This prompted me to see what Har Mar's been up to, and here it is in his own words:
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Hey Everyone:
It's been a pretty hectic New Year so far, but you probably have no idea what I've been up to unless you've been anywhere near Hollywood and Cahuenga in the past few months. I just bought a place, so I've been taking time off to be domestic and not at all entertaining. Pretty boring for you, but awesome for me. My best friends Lucky Jeremy and Dirty Preston are both living with me, so life is good.
Within the next 4 to 8 months, you'll start humming along to a lot of pop songs that I had a hand in writing. The details are all top secret right now, but, in time, I'll be able to reveal who I've been lending my magcal lyrical and melody talents to.
After a few Los Angeles dates and a showcase spot at SXSW, I'll be hitting the road with Ben Lee on a co-headlining US tour between March 21st and May 4th. Details will be posted soon. Check out Ben's new album at www.ben-lee.com. I got to sing on it, and I love it. I'll be touring the US a lot in 2005, with the occasional UK jaunt popping up here and there. I really hope to get back to Australia and Japan soon, too. Be patient. I'm only one person.
Until then, you might see me at the NME awards, in the background of some picture in Rolling Stone, or at a Poquito Mas salsa buffet. None of this is confirmed though. Stay tuned.
Love,
Har Mar Superstar
P.S. Check out the new "Body Request" music video, hosted by XFM Online.
P.P.S. Rate my music and add me to your personal playlist at Yahoo's Launch.com
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More
Har Mar just opened for Beck at a secret show in LA
Har Mar sings "Cut Me Up" with Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Watch a (low quality) live video of it. It officially appears on this album, which Pitchfork HATED.
Previously
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Hunter S Thompson Commits Suicide
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench. A long plastic hallway where pimps and thieves run free and good men die like dogs. There is also a negative side."
-Hunter S. Thompson
"Dr. Hunter S. Thompson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified compound in Woody Creek, Colo.," Juan Thompson said in a statement.
The San Francisco Chronicle has a good article.
Find out more about the life of Hunter here.
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February 20, 2005
Did Bush Smoke Pot?
"I wouldn't answer the marijuana question. You know why? Because I don't want some little kid doing what I tried," Bush purportedly says on the tape.
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Paris Hilton's Sidekick Hacked
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Celebrities, like Eminem, Lindsay Lohan, Christina Aguilera, Andy Roddick, Ashlee Simpson, Victoria Gotti, Vin Diesel, and Anna Kournikova, who entrusted Paris Hilton with their personal information are regretting it right about now. Let this also be a reminder to NOT leave naked pictures of yourself on your cell phone.
According to the Drudge report, "private telephone numbers of celebrities have been unleashed on the Internet after an apparent hacking into Paris Hilton's T-MOBILE SIDEKICK Address Book."
Read the rest of the Drudge story.
A message board documenting the hacks.
What is a sidekick?
Drudge didn't mention the naked pictures of Paris, or the lesbian kiss photos, that were also on the sidekick. Links to them and more HERE and HERE.
People have been calling the celebrities, and recording the calls. Download some HERE and HERE.
Pitchfork reviews Paris Hilton, the musician.
Stereogum documents Paris Hilton's strange friendship with Avril Lavigne.
See my pictures of Paris at a Heatherette fashion show.
Paris Hilton tells Verbose Coma that Sidekicks are way better than Blackberries.
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February 19, 2005
Heavy Metal Update
Many Metal updates. One post.
IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH & ANTHRAX TO PLAY OZZFEST.
This makes me very happy, especially the Anthrax lineup.
Iron Maiden are the confirmed co-headliners with Black Sabbath on this year's installment of Ozzfest. The UK legends will be joined by Anthrax's Among The Living lineup (featuring vocalist Joey Belladonna, guitarist Dan Spitz and bassist Frank Bello), with many more main stage and second stage bands to be announced soon. - UltimateGuitar.com
DANZIG COMING TO TOWN.
I've been wanting to post about this for a while. I have such mixed feelings about the whole thing. Danzig and I have a special relationship, but Glenn, what have you done for me lately??? Why should I spend $30 (+ service charges) to see you at Club Spirit (of all places!).? Why? At least throw me a bone with an opener I actually heard of. hmmm.
Danzig plays Spirit in NYC on March 1st. All tour dates here.
Read a new interview with Glenn.
Download the video of Glenn getting punched by the singer of the North Side Kings
LIFE OF AGONY
After religiously attending every Keith Caputo solo show for a year, I was so excited when you reunited in 2003. I went to both shows at Irving Plaza (and yes, you can see me on the DVD). I was shocked when you added three more shows at Birch Hill in NJ, but yes I went to them all too. Add the initial excitement of new album rumors.
Then it started going down hill. Two more shows in Long Island? I passed. A show in Brooklyn for something like $30? I saved my money. Add all the merch and limited edition posters and everything else you could think of to get my money.
Now you've signed with Epic Records, your new album is recorded, and it's coming out in May. You're playing NYC on April 12th with Mudvayne (and you tell me this 1 day after I buy tickets to Nouvelle Vague), and I'm scared. I'm scared because what I hear so far from the stream at your official site sounds like over-produced nu-creed-linkin-park-metal, I no longer get to see Keith solo, and I actually liked what was coming out of Among Thieves.
My fingers are crossed that just maybe this album won't suck, and your legacy will live on untarnished in my mind.
TYPE O NEGATIVE
I was saddened when you annouced the postponement of your fall tour due to Pete's poor health. You say Pete is getting better (though you haven't mentioned what from). I hope it's true.
I can't wait to hear the new album, and in the meantime I just may catch Johnny Kelly filling in on drums for Danzig on his current tour (see Danzig tour news above).
MOTORHEAD
Though I haven't heard their new album yet, Motorhead seem as deserving as any to win a Grammy in the metal category.
Motorhead & Corrosion of Conformity will be at BB King in NYC on March 12th, and other places. The ticket is $35, which is a bit expensive, but unlike the even cheaper Danzig ticket (see above), that doesn't seem to bother me. Not sold out yet.
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Emiliana Torrini @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Friday night (Feb. 18th, 2005), Emiliana Torrini opened for Damon & Naomi, and Mike Doughty of Soul Coughing at Housing Works Used Book Cafe on Crosby St in NYC. All money raised from the event, and at Housing Works in general, goes to causes related to homeless people with aids.
I think Gigwise is right on to describe Emiliana's voice as "sounding distinctly like her fellow country woman Bjork’s younger sister." Overall a great show, in an interesting setting.
Previously
Emiliana Torrini | Fisherman's Woman
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Massive Attack, Portishead webcast | Tsunami Benefit
The Tsunami benefit concert ("Crisis in Asia") featuring Portishead, Massive Attack, Robert Plant, & The Coral is available as a webcast. It's going to cost you some money to watch it, but proceeds all go to Oxfam (charity).
Previously
Portishead is coming out with a new album
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Pancake Mountain | Scissor Sisters, Arcade Fire, Fiery Furnaces
About a month ago, I linked to a clip of the Fiery Furnaces performing "Mouse House, Moose Hoose" on a show called Pancake Mountain. I loved the clip, but didn't pay much attention to the context. Then this week we (the collective "we" - me, you, everyone) were pointed to two more genius clips of The Arcade Fire and Scissor Sisters. This time, I decided to find out more.
So what is this show that has also featured George Clinton, Henry Rollins, the Presidents, Thievery Corporation, Vic Chesnutt, Steel Pulse, and Anti-Flag? According to an informative CNN feature posted on their website, it's a local Washington D.C. internet-only children's show that serves no ads or violence. The only thing they sell is their own merchandise, DVDs included. Proceeds help pay for future shows.
I'm especially interested in the second DVD. It's shipping in Mid-March, costs $12.00, and if you preorder it now, they won't charge you shipping. The DVD will feature "Original song & video by Fiery Furnaces," "Special Performance by Arcade Fire," "apperancences by George Clinton, Scissor Sisters and local hero Henry Rollins," and more. I just ordered my copy.
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February 18, 2005
M. Ward | Transistor Radio
Leaked for some time now, I've already done some serious listening (sorry frank) to M. Ward's latest album, "Transistor Radio." I likey lots.
I often wonder how music critics come up with so much to say about an album. For instance, in Pitchfork's review of Transistor Radio today, (reviewer) Joe Tangari says:
For a study of Ward's songwriting ingenuity, just dive into "Paul's Song" and listen to the way he leads the verse through a countryish backing, steel guitar straddling the line between Nashville and Honolulu.
You see? That's well said. Or at least I'm tricked into thinking it's well said. It's enough to scare me away from trying my own serious record reviews. All that usually comes to my mind is, "This is good. Yum. Listen. I think."
But wait (irony approaching). Let's finish off the Pitchfork (Transistor Radio) review:
By now, I remember exactly why I'm writing about this stuff. Because it's fun to get shamelessly giddy and lose yourself in the attempt to articulate your love for a piece of music, if describing it adequately bears the whiff of futility. Seriously, words will often inadequately describe great music, so let's be direct: Listen to this. You will not regret it.
Ah ha. I couldn't of said it better (obviously). And thanks to Merge Records (and a tip by LHB), you can listen to it.
And while you're doing so, explore the album further at Delusions of Adequacy...
Fondly honouring a time when the public service ethos of radio ran deep – an age where the otherworldly fuzz of AM ushered in the first waves of the blues, gospel, jazz, country, and embryonic rock 'n roll - M(att) Ward has, for his fourth studio album, created this year’s most alluring concept album. Moreover, although he’s drafted in his biggest cache of Americana guest stars yet – including Howe Gelb, John Parish, Vic Chesnutt, Nick Luca, Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis, and Jim James of My Morning Jacket – this is a collection that encapsulates a singular vision exclusively on Ward’s own terms.
Then buy it.
And see M Ward live with Norfolk and Western.
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Nouvelle Vague | Reviews, Shows, etc...
Nouvelle Vague are on tour, and they're hitting Joe's Pub in NYC on April 12th. Tickets are on sale.
You heard them first when I got back from Montreal. (mp3 still posted there)
Stereogum followed (no relation actually) with a post of his own which he found at Catchdubs.
Not to be confused with this post on Gothamist from two days ago.
And finally reviewed on Pitchfork just yesterday.
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Watch, Listen, Read & Stuff
Stream a Go! Team Concert video.
The Arcade Fire on Pancake Mountain.
Stream an Interpol Concert.
Stream a Hidden Cameras performance.
Sleater-Kinney none too pleased with leaky Internets
Kaiser Chiefs reviews @ The NY Post, I Rock I Roll, and this LiveJournal. My pics here.
M.I.A. Album Delayed Indefinitely!
Fader magazine likes Antony and was at the Tibet House benefit. Here's a Rolling Stone review of I am a Bird Now. Pitchfork reviewed a single Wednesday.
Final Fantasy has a website. (Owen likes Antony too)
Central Village takes a look at the next 3 months of shows.
Chromewaves reviews Shivaree.
Stereogum has a Grandaddy video.
Soviet Panda has his top five songs this week.
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Keren Ann @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
I love Keren Ann. There's nothing I can say I haven't said before. Here are photos from her performance last night (Feb. 17th, 2005) @ Tonic in NYC.
Previously
Keren Ann North American Tour Dates
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Other Music Instores
In-Store events coming up at Other Music:
Airborn Audio: February 21 @ 8:00 p.m.
Bonnie 'Prince Billy' & Matt Sweeney: March 5 @ 9:00 p.m. (aka Superwolf)
Michael Gira's Angels of Light + Akron/Family: March 14 @ 8:00 p.m.
Brendan Benson: March 22 @ 8:00 p.m.
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February 17, 2005
Tonic, NYC Update
Tarantula is opening the Devendra Banhart show, which is now sold out.
Jim O'Rourke plays a benefit there on the 23rd.
Ezra Reich & La Laque on March 2nd.
Medeski, Martin and Wood are playing 4 shows on March 7th & 8th. Tickets go on sale Friday at noon HERE.
Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra is also playing on April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th and May 5th. Tickets also on sale HERE.
Tickets to the Sean Lennon/Yoko Ono show are $50, and I guess you can buy them at the door.
Previously
Six Organs of Admittance playing Tonic too
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Arts & Crafts | BSS, Stars, Apostle of Hustle & Feist
As previously reported, Arts & Crafts' recording artists (aka Broken Social Scene side projects), Stars & Apostle of Hustle are playing Mercury Lounge in NYC on March 8th (which I think really is sold out this time) (all tour dates below).
Although hardly known in the U.S.A., Stars was just nominated for a Juno award in Canada. Unfortunately for them, they're competing against the Arcade Fire for "alternative album of the year." The Arcade Fire winning should make it less uncomfortable for fellow Broken Social Scene family member, Leslie Feist, who's also up for the same award. Then again, maybe she will win it. Who knows? Feist is also up for "new artist of the year" and "video of the year." Canadians can watch the Juno awards on April 3rd, 2005.
Stars' obscurity in the U.S. will potentially change after March 8th when their album is released here. It's been out in Canada for a while. Will releasing it in the U.S. make a difference? Now everyone who already downloaded it can replace their Mp3s with a real copy without paying import prices. Maybe they'll get a spot on Conan.
You can listen to the Stars album at arts-crafts.ca/stars, although every time I go there my browser just freezes.
All the dates & more links...
APOSTLE OF HUSTLE TOUR DATES
Tue, February 15, 2005 - Kingston, ON . Grad Club
Fri, February 18, 2005 - Toronto, ON . Drake Hotel, early show
Fri, February 18, 2005 - Toronto, ON . Drake Hotel, late show (sold out)
Sat, February 19, 2005 - Ottawa, ON . Zaphods
STARS & APOSTLE OF HUSTLE - TOUR DATES TOGETHER
Sun, March 6 - Burlington . Metronome
Tue, March 8 - NewYork . Mercury Lounge
Wed, March 9 - Hamilton, ON . Casbah (apostle only)
Thu, March 10 - London, ON . Call The Office
Fri, March 11 - Indianapolis . Birdy's
Sat, March 12 - Chicago . Empty Bottle
Sun, Mar 13 - Madison . Café Monmarte
Mon, Mar 14 - Minneapolis . 400 Bar
Tue, Mar 15 - Columbia . Mojo's
Thu, Mar 17 - SXSW. Austin
Fri, Mar 18 - SXSW. Austin
Sat, Mar 19 - SXSW. Austin
Mon, Mar 21 - Tucson . Plush Room
Tue, Mar 22 - San Diego . Casbah
Thu, Mar 24 - LA at Troubadour (also with Feist)
Fri, Mar 25 - LA at Troubadour (also with Feist)
Sat, Mar 26 - SF at Bimbo's (also with Feist)
Thu, March 31 - Vancouver, Commodore Ballroom (Exclaim tour, also with Feist)
Fri, April 1 - Portland . Doug Fir
Sat, April 2 - Seattle . Neumo's
EXCLAIM MAGAZINE TOUR (STARS/APOSTLE OF HUSTLE/MONTAG)
Thu, April 7 - Edmonton . Dinwoodie hall
Fri, April 8 - Calgary . MacEwan Hall
Sat, Aprii 9 - Saskatoon . Amigo's
Mon, April 11 - Winnipeg . the Pyramid
EXCLAIM MAGAZINE TOUR (STARS/THE ORGAN/MONTAG/WOODEN STARS)
Thu, April 14 - Toronto . Phoenix.
Fri, April 15 - Montreal . Cabaret
Sat, April 16 - Montreal . Cabaret
Mon, April 18 - Ottawa . Barrymores
Related
Pre-order Stars, Set Yourself on Fire from Amazon.
Broken Social Scene Rock Out And Raise Funds For Southeast Asia
Photos from the Jan. 26th, 2005 Broken Social Scene show
Toronto Star: Apostle of Hustle not Broken
Previously
Feist getting ready to take over the United States
Apostle of Hustle @ The Hook | Pics
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Shows, Shows, Shows
Once again, I came home from work and passed out until this morning. Unfortunately that means I missed Movable Hype 2 @ Knitting Factory, featuring The Cloud Room, Other Passengers, The Information, Elkland, and DJs Coolfer and Stereogum. :/
Elkland plays the Delancey tonight.
Tonight is also Keren Ann @ Tonic. (pics from Southpaw)
Tomorrow is Emiliana Torrini, Damon & Naomi, and Mike Doughty @ Housing Works.
Sunday night is Bloc Party @ Roxy (Motherfucker) & Otep @ Knitting Factory.
New Shows Announced
March 9th: Cat Power solo @ Southpaw.
March 16: Brazilian Girls @ Bowery Ballroom
March 25: Kaiser Chiefs & Morningwood @ Bowery Ballroom
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February 15, 2005
Watch & Listen
Stream the entire new Doves album.
NPR discusses how the Grammys work (they work?)
KEXP has an in-studio performance by Aqualung.
Just Concerts streams an Animal Collective concert.
Stream archived concerts from Amsterdam (Keane included)
Download a Walking Concert MP3 here. Note their blog entry about David Byrne @ Arcade Fire.
Insound's MP3 page is a great way to sample new releases.
Make your own mash up
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Six Organs Of Admittance @ Bowery Ballroom | Pics
Six Organs of Admittance aka Ben Chasny opened for Devendra Banhart at Bowery Ballroom in NYC on November 7th, 2004. Recently making a stir with his new album and a tour, I thought it was a good time to post a few photos from that moving performance.
Pitchfork rated his new album, School of the Flower, one of the best albums of the year.
Catch him at (the troubled) Tonic in NYC on March 4th. More tour dates here.
I previously posted a few pics of Devendra from the same show. Devendra is also playing Tonic (not sold out as of this posting).
Buy School of the Flower @ Insound. Dusted also reviewed the album. So did Splendid.
Largehearted Boy links to a live recording.
Six Organs is touring with Joanna Newsom in the UK.
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Tearing Apart the Grammys
The Daily News says what everyone is thinking:
But Grammy voters Sunday night bestowed a treasure trove of trophies on "Genius Loves Company," the final album from Ray Charles, who died last year.
Not only is "Genius" not the Album of the Year, it could be the least necessary album of Charles' career.
The Grammy salute to Ray was just the cherry on top of a full evening's worth of moldy cake.
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The Kaiser Chiefs @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
The Kaiser Chiefs put on an awesome live show. Here are some photos from last night at Mercury Lounge in NYC (Feb. 14th, 2005)
They played Northsix in Brooklyn the night before. Reviews here, here, and here.
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Decemberists Tour Dates
The Decemberists have announced the rest of their 2005 tour dates.
May 4th Irving Plaza, NYC
May 26th Warsaw, Brooklyn
Previously
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February 14, 2005
The Stills | Love and Death | New Video
Watch The Stills new video for Love and Death:
Real: All Speeds
Quicktime: 56k | 100k | 300k | 450k
Directed by Chris Grismer (Arcade Fire, Death From Above 1979, Stars)
featuring a cameo by Emily Haines from Metric/Broken Social Scene.
The band is home in Montreal recording their new album.
Look for the first single this summer.
Related
Previously
Emily Haines & The Stills w/ Broken Social Scene @ Bowery Ballroom
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February 13, 2005
Emiliana Torrini | Fisherman's Woman
In the six years since Emiliana Torrini released her last album Love In The Time Of Science, she has kept herself busy by contributing to the soundtrack for Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Gollum Song - and writing a number one hit for Kylie Minogue, Slow (which by the way was up for a grammy).
This enchanting new album does, however, find the half-Icelandic, half-Italian singer abandon any commercial pop considerations for a far more intimate and personal agenda. Fisherman's Woman is a delicately understated record that gently disarms the listener as she whispers her sweet serenades like a siren drawing sailors to the rocks -ic wales
You might also know Emiliana from her work with Thievery Corporation.
Emiliana Torrini has one of those highly individual, quirky voices that provoke strong reactions in the listener. Some might find her ever so affected and fey, but a closer listen unveils hidden depths in her lightly accented voice. The half Italian, half Icelandic singer specialises in simple melodic songs and lightly poetic lyrics. - Phonology
You can't get Emiliana's new CD in the states yet, but it is available as an import from Amazon, OR you can download it from iTunes.
Download one track here, and some clips and video here.
She is about to start a headlining tour of Europe in support of the album (I'm not familiar with all the venues, but in Berlin it's the same one Queens of the Stone Age and Adam Green are playing in...aka big). Before she does, New Yorkers have one chance to see her.... IN A BOOKSTORE, and FOR A GOOD CAUSE, and WITH Mike Doughty of Soul Coughing and WITH Damon and Naomi:
Friday, February 18 at 7:30PM, Housing Works Used Book Cafe. Get your tickets HERE (quick).
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Chin Up Chin Up @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
Here are some photos from Chin Up Chin Up's Thursday night performance at Mercury Lounge, NYC (Feb. 10th, 2005)
reviews of this show here and here.
Previously
Pitchfork pretty much likes Chin Up Chin Up
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Luna, Fez, Tonic, AND CBGB
If you read this site on a regular basis, you already know the fate of Luna Lounge, Fez, and Tonic. Add CBGB to the list, and thanks to the Village Voice, we've got some solid details.
Luna Lounge and Fez have both announced that they're shutting down, at least for the moment, and the future of Tonic and CBGB is in doubt.
they don't currently plan to reopen Fez. The club's final show will be March 17: the Mingus Big Band, the first group that ever performed there
"I know some people want me to put CBGB in New Jersey, and some people in L.A. want me to move out there."
Tonic's rent has doubled since we opened [in 1998], and our insurance has tripled since 9-11
The Villave Voice has the rest of the story.
Previously
Devendra Banhart, Vincent Gallo | Tonic Beneifts
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The Grammys | Jack White & Loretta Lynn
The best part of the Grammys so far has been Jack White accepting an award with Loretta Lynn. Check out Jack's moustache.
More pics on the Grammy website.
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Grammys, Brits, Plugs, Junos, and more
Scissor Sisters @ the Brits
The Brit Awards happened and the Scissor Sisters won three out of four nominations.
They had this to say:
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!
WELL, THE BRITS CAPPED OFF AN AMAZING YEAR IN THE U.K. FOR US. TO WIN 3 AWARDS - BEST INTERNATIONAL BREAKTHROUGH, BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST, AND BEST INTERNATIONAL ALBUM – IS THAT INSANE OR WHAT? AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THE COMPETITION INCLUDES SOME OF OUR IDOLS AND A LOT OF PEOPLE WE DEEPLY RESPECT. THERE’S NOT MUCH MORE TO SAY THAN THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US, THE SCISSORHOOD AND THE BRITISH PEOPLE. IT WAS JUST A YEAR AGO THAT WE DROPPED OUR LITTLE HOMEMADE RECORD ON YOU ALL, AND THE LOVE YOU HAVE GIVEN US HAS BEEN NOTHING LESS THAN AWE-INSPIRING. YOU COULD NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO US (THOUGH HOPEFULLY SOME OF YOU WILL GET TO KNOW THAT FEELING IN THE FUTURE). ALL OUR LOVE AND LOYALTY – ANA, BABYDADDY, DEL, JAKE AND PADDY.
Full list of winners here.
Tonight is the Grammys. Good luck to the Scissor Sisters again. What to expect from the show.
The Canadian Juno award nominees were recently announced. The Arcade Fire were nominated for two.
Wednesday night was the Plug Awards at Webster Hall.
New York-based rock acts TV On The Radio and Interpol took top honors at last night’s (Feb. 9) Plug Awards in New York City. TV On The Radio won album of the year for its Touch & Go release "Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes," while Interpol was named artist of the year.
Other top winners included the Arcade Fire, new artist of the year, Jean Grae, female artist of the year, and Tom Waits, male artist of the year. With a total of 24 categories, the Plug Awards aimed to recognize the artists, labels, publications, retailers and bloggers that strengthen the independent community. - glide magazine
Full list of winners here.
Another review here, and a few photos here.
More
Usher tops nominees for Soul Train awards
Gospel Music Awards: the nominations
Boy Band Blue Tops U2 in French Music Awards
Zutons Fever Is On, Awards Or No Awards
The Village Voice Pazz & Jop Critics Poll
Previously
No, I mean some, more 2004 Best Of Lists
Its almost 2005, More Best of 2004 Lists
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Kimya Dawson @ Sidewalk Cafe, NYC | Pics
Kimya Dawson announced a last minute show at Sidewalk Cafe Saturday night (Feb. 12th, 2005). I didn't miss the opportunity to finally catch her before she leaves on an extended trip to Europe. Dressed as a skunk, she played a beautiful set of songs to a small room of fans.
Read an interview with Kimya.
Previously
Kimya Dawson | Internet Archive
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February 12, 2005
Black Mountain | Touring
To Black Mountain or not to Black Mountain, that is the question.
Black Mountain is on tour, and they hit Mercury Lounge in NYC on March 30th.
Order their album from Insound.
The rest of the dates...
02/11 Anacortes, WA - Department of Safety w/Crystal Skulls
02/12 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe w/The Mountain Goats
02/13 Portland, OR - Dunes
03/11 Seattle, WA - Easy Street Records, Queen Anne Location (In-store, 6pm)
03/13 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe w/Oneida + Kinski
03/14 Vancouver, BC - Richard's on Richards w/Oneida + Kinski
03/15 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge w/Oneida + Kinski
03/17 Oakland, CA - Lobot Gallery w/Oneida
03/18 San Francisco, CA - 12 Galaxies w/Oneida, Comets on Fire + The Fucking Champs
03/19 Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland w/Oneida
03/20 Long Beach, CA - Koo's
03/23 Austin, TX - Emo's w/Crystal Skulls + Mountain Goats
03/24 Houston, TX - Mary Jane's Fat Cat w/Crystal Skulls + Mountain Goats
03/25 Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves w/Crystal Skulls + Mountain Goats
03/26 Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory w/Crystal Skulls + Ester Drang
03/30 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge w/The Cribs + Crystall Skulls
04/01 Harrisonburg, VA - PC Ballroom @ JMU, MACRoCK
04/03 Montreal, PQ - Casa Del Popolo - w/Crystal Skulls + The Album Leaf
04/08 Chicago, IL - Schubas w/Crystal Skulls
04/16 San Francisco - Cafe du Nord w/Boyjazz, Frog Eyes + Crystal Skulls
04/20 Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan w/Frog Eyes + Crystal Skulls
04/21 Seattle, WA - Neumos w/Frog Eyes + Crystal Skulls
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Black Crowes New Dates | Tix for sale
Like the Pixies before them, the Black Crowes added two more shows to their March stint at Hammerstein Ballroom. That makes seven shows total (Pixies played 8). The added shows, which went on sale today, are 3/29 and 3/20, and there are at least a few tickets left right now.
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Kimya Dawson | Internet Archive
Fellow Kimya Dawson fan, Largehearted Boy, brought to my attention the addition of Kimya Dawson to the Internet Archive. Currently two shows are available for download:
2005-01-09, Portland [mp3,ogg,flac]
2004-09-09, Falmouth [mp3,ogg,flac]
If you haven't checked out the archive yet, you're missing out. Basically artists agree that their live shows can be posted there, and the archive hosts the files for free in MP3, lossless (FLAC, SHN), and streaming format.
Other recent additions to the archive include Magnolia Electric Co., Liars, Rana (no shows posted yet), A Silver Mt Zion, The Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Blood Brothers, John Vanderslice, and a whole bunch more. In total, they're currently hosting 20,249 shows by 857 artists.
On their homepage, they highlight some "staff pics," in which this Ben Lee show from Knitting Factory in June is featured. (see Ben at Tonic next week). I agree. Check it out, Modest Mouse cover included.
Previously
Kimya Dawson @ Sidewalk Cafe Tonight (feb 12, 2005)
Devendra Banhart, Vincent Gallo | Tonic Beneifts
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The Giraffes Benefit Show | Knitting Factory, NYC
The Giraffes frontman (and Knitting Factory Staffer) Aaron Lazar was stricken with a double heart attack a few weeks back (btw there were no drugs involved) leaving him with hospitable bills estimated at about one million smackers. On this night the best of NYC rock come together to lend a hand to one of its finest.
"The Giraffes are uhm unique? Despite what I had seen when they were offstage, I thought this might after all be just an act, and not necessarily an original one. But that sure was a bottle of Jack Daniels they were passing around on stage before, after and during songs. I could smell it. And maybe that joint was really just a rolled cigarette, but they were still blatantly breaking the law, Breaking The Law ... and there was also no doubt they were seriously and severely fucked up. Theres a theory that a great frontman for a rock n roll band has to be at least 50% jackass to carry it off effectively. Whether tossing his drink cup at fellow band members, spilling it into the crowd or flicking his lit cigarette towards the crowded bar, Aaron Lazar filled the bill with percentage points to spare. Playing the loveable Lucifer, Lazar is charming and clever as hes being cunning and cruel. Imagine an unpretentious Jim Morrison or Henry Rollins who just happen to be smashed out of their heads. The band behind him - a cross between the best/worst of Motorhead and Metallica. Yet even with Damien Paris screaming, over the top lead runs, Drew Totolos kick-ya-in-the-nuts drumming and John Rosenthals bad-ass bass, youd be wrong if you labeled the Giraffes a metal band. It just isnt that easy with Lazars crafty delivery in the mix." - Neon NYC
Wednesday, March 9
A benefit for Aaron Lazar Feat.
The Giraffes, The Players Club, Theo, Baby Dayliner, The Break-Up, Black Cat Revolver
Main Space // 8:00 pm
text via Knitting Factory
photo via the Giraffes
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Kimya Dawson @ Sidewalk Cafe Tonight
super last minute
saturday february 12th
kimya dawson
midnight | sidewalk cafe
6th st & ave A NYC
ALL AGES | no cover | 2 drink minimum (you can get soda or juice or coffee or mashed potatoes, you don't have to get a sardine martini)
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Baby Dayliner, Bling Kong, Hair Supply
Last night I passed out after work. That means I didn't make it to Mercury Lounge to catch Baby Dayliner, Bling Kong and Hair Supply. damn. All three are on my list of bands to see.
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Southern describes Baby Dayliner:
Fun Funny, it's funny, a raid on your heart, he sings, Fun funny, it's funny a raid on your soul! Leonard Cohen's songcraft meet's Jay Z's beats and Al Green's peformance style? Is this a 21st century Frank Sinatra?
Watch a Baby Dayliner video. Raid (large movie file, best to download to your computer)
Own the same song.
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Jasper describes Bling Kong:
Bling Kong is more than a band, more than an experience, more than a spectacle - it is a an absolute freakin' monster in every sense of the word.
And since a picture is worth a thousand words, check them out.
Listen to them here.
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Hair Supply are members of Satanicide playing Air Supply covers, and since Satanicide rules, I have to give Hair Supply a try. More in my last post about them.
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"The Touchy Subjects" | Don Hills Tonight
A major label band (Morningwood) is playing TisWas at Don Hill's in NYC tonight. For contractual reasons, they're calling themselves "The Touchy Subjects." If you haven't seen Morningwood before, you'll definitely want to consider making it. If you have seen them before, you'll probably be there. Their next show is at Irving Plaza with The Music and Kasabian.
Tonight's details...
VALENTINES PARTY!!!
THE TOUCHY SUBJECTS -- 11:30
Get into the Valentine's groove and take off your clothes with very special mystery guests going under the name THE TOUCHY SUBJECTS.
GOODFINGER -- 10:30
Fronted by the irrepresible Scrappy GOODFINGER sound captures influences from good time rock and roll, catchy pop to more ethereal dark influences such as The Cure and Concrete Blonde. Recommended! -- www.GoodfingerMusic.com
Guest DJ: JESS (Trash & Broadcast)
PITTY SING promo night -- giveaways courtesy GIRLIE ACTION.
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February 11, 2005
Tibet House Benefit Concert 2005 | Pics
The Black Keys and Antony watch as Patti Smith shakes hands with a Tibetan Monk:
Wednesday night, February 9th, 2005 (timed to coincide with the Chinese New Year), I checked out the Tibet House Benefit Concert. Billboard reviewed the show. Full performer list in this post. Here are my photos.
Ray Davies (The Kinks), Trey Anastasio (Phish), and Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) share a mic:
Although the crowd was loudest when Ray played Lola, Trey had the loudest fans. I don't know if Michael was loud, but he definitely was there for Trey.
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Debbie Gibson Porn
The big news three weeks ago was that Debbie Gibson posed for Playboy.
Thanks to Stereogum (via Pink is the new Blog), you can catch this NOT SAFE FOR WORK sneak preview.
Hear "Deboarah" Gibson's new appropriately titled single, 'Naked,' on her official site.
More Debbie Gibson at MP3.com.
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More NYC Show News
So freakin Bowery Ballroom pulls the Bowery-Webster switcheroo AGAIN, and moves the Fiery Furnaces show to Webster Hall. Northsix is now definitely the venue to see them, and tickets are not sold out yet.
Speaking of Northsix, they've got tons of good shows coming up, like:
The Album Leaf (4/1) (also playing Mercury Lounge)
Of Montreal (4/16) (who's new album has leaked)
Fucking Champs (4/23) (who have the best name)
Chin Up Chin Up (5/19) (who I saw tonight)
Michael Gira's Angels of Light with Akron Family (5/20) (singer of Swans)
Deerhoof & Nedelle (5/21 & 22) (Kill Rock Stars)
KILLING TIME / RAW DEAL *reunion show* (5/26) (OLD SCHOOL HARDCORE)
Central Village breaks down the Bowery.
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February 10, 2005
Devendra Banhart, Vincent Gallo | Tonic Beneifts
So like I was saying, Tonic getting in trouble has really turned into a great thing for those who aren't Tonic. Add Devendra Banhart and Vincent Gallo (separated at birth) to the growing list of benefit shows at the small NYC venue.
To be exact:
Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon (02/19)
Devendra Banhart (02/21) (TICKETS)
Sleepy Doug Shaw plus Mira Billotte (of White Magic) (02/22)
Sean Lennon & Vincent Gallo (02/24) (previously seen together at Rothko)
More in my last Tonic Post.
Previously
Devendra Banhart @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
White Magic @ Bowery Ballroom - Pics & (Fiery Furnaces) Review
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Vote For Who's Next
Yahoo Launch is having a contest to decide "Who's Next." My vote is for Gratitude of course. You might think it's Ted Leo. Vote Here, and watch exclusive performances by The Bravery and Eisley while you're there.
Previously
I Caught Gratitude and Ted Leo the same day during CMJ
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Antony | The Reviews are In
Last night I saw Antony perform one song (yes, only one :( ) at the Tibet House fundraiser (pics and review to follow). Philip Glass called him one of the most talented young singer/songwriters performing today (or something like that). Today, Pitchfork awarded Antony's new album an 8.6. That's higher than they gave LCD Soundsystem.
See LCD Soundsystem @ Bowery Ballroom.
Read more Antony, I Am a Bird, reviews
Previously
Antony & The Johnsons | I am a Bird Now
LCD Soundsystem | Bowery Ballroom | New CD
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February 9, 2005
The Doves Blog
Previously
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February 8, 2005
Beck | New Video | iTunes Exclusive EP
Above photo of Beck with, electroclash group, Avenue D via this photo album from PhotoTopia.
Stereogum's got the second new Beck video, which followed the first new Beck video.
The first video is from Beck's new iTunes only EP (link opens iTunes).
The second video is from his forthcoming full length album, 'Guero.'
According to The News Record, Beck EP utilizes old Nintendo sound.
According to Chart Attack, Beck Gives Downloaders Incentive To Buy Guero.
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Wednesday is Show Day in NYC
The choices. The choices. Worthwhile shows for Wed. Feb 9th in NYC:
Dear Leader (as seen at Movable Hype 1.5) @ Mercury Lounge w/ Army of Me & Like Yesterday (thx to TTIKTDA for the heads up).
Tibet House Benefit Concert @ Carnegie Hall.
Plug Awards @ Webster Hall. (afterparty @ Rothko)
Sage Francis @ Bowery Ballroom.
Kimya Dawson & more @ Tonic.
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Thursday it's Chin Up Chin Up @ Mercury Lounge.
more @ Oh My Rockness.
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M.I.A. & Arcade Fire Concert Recap
Last week included three exciting shows. It started with back-to-back Arcade Fire, the second of which is now legendary around the world thanks to the appearance of David Byrne, who also blogged about it (via Stereogum).
They did a cover of Talking Heads song when I saw them at Bowery Ballroom (Naïve melody)...we communicated by Email afterwards, so asking me to join on that tune was sort of natural. I loved it. Their crowd was lovely and energized as was the band and the room felt like it was filled with genuine music lovers- the word of mouth and internet buzz has all been fairly natural. - David Byrne
The above photo is from that show. The rest of the photos, and audio of David Byrne singing with them is here.
My photos from the night before at Webster Hall are here. Lots more where those came from for a future post.
Next came M.I.A. While watching the show, I was thinking "Is she lip-syncing?" Then after the show, my friend asked "Was she lip-syncing?" I said "maybe, but there's no way I'm putting that in print without proof." Well, someone else did it for me. Check out Sepia Mutiny for the rest of the story.
MORE:
Yesterday, I was Culturally Relevant: The Arcade Fire @ Irving Plaza
OFTEN NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE FIRE THROUGH THE HEADS, IT ALL BECAME CLEAR WHEN ONE STARTED TALKING
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LCD Soundsystem | Bowery Ballroom | New CD
After returning from a tour around the world, LCD Soundsystem will play at Bowery Ballroom in NYC on April 2nd. I can only assume they'll have more North American dates in support of their new album. I just don't know them yet (not counting their appearance at SXSW). Tickets are not on sale yet, but I expect that to change shortly.
Their much anticipated self-titled album comes out in North America on February 15th. You can pre-order it from Insound now.
More info at Tiny Mix Tapes.
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Oasis Expand Tour | Tickets | Presale
Oasis announced five North American tour dates (six actually) including a NYC show at Madison Square Garden.
Tickets went on special presale today. I tried to buy some for the NYC show via this link, but they appear to have no more.
The next presale is Friday, with tickets officially going on sale Saturday at noon. Ticketmaster has the info.
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They Might Be Giants | New DVD | Free Instores
TMBG have hardly given up on the non-electronic world. Following up on the enormous success of their kids' album, "No!," TMBG recently completed their first DVD project "Here Come the ABCs" for Disney Sound in conjunction with the Giants' own imprint Idlewild.
To promote this new project, They Might Be Giants will be making free instore appearances at bookstores everywhere. They start the tour on Feb. 15th at the NYC Borders in Columbus Circle at 7pm. They'll perform on Conan O'Brien the same night, and then be back in NYC for their annual (sold out) McSweeney's vs. TMBG event at Lincoln Center on March 2nd.
All the dates...
2/15 NYC Borders - 10 Columbus Circle, 7 PM FREE!
2/19 Swarthmore College - closed show
2/20 Albany, NY Borders - 59 Wolf Road, 6 PM FREE!
2/21 Braintree, MA Borders - 255 Grossman Drive, 7 PM FREE!
2/23 Vienna, VA Borders - 8027 Leesburg Pike, 7 PM FREE!
2/24 Towson, MD Borders - 415 York Road, 7 PM FREE!
2/25 Bryn Mawr, PA Borders - 1149 Lancaster Ave,7 PM FREE!
3/2 NYC Lincoln Center - McSweeney's vs. TMBG (SOLD OUT)
3/8 Ann Arbor, MI Borders - 612 E. Liberty, 7 PM FREE!
3/10 Madison, WI "New Yorker Nights" (more info soon...)
3/11 Richfield, MN Borders - 800 W. 78th Street, 7 PM FREE!
3/13 Providence, RI Borders - 142 Providence Pl., 6 PM FREE!
3/24 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues Sunset Strip tix on sale 2/12 at Ticketmaster
3/25 Los Angeles, CA Amoeba Records - special FULL BAND family show, 7 PM FREE!
Check back soon for updates on the West Coast leg coming in late March...
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Bloc Party | Silent Alarm
Bloc Party's new album, 'Silent Alarm,' will be released in the U.K. on February 14th. We here in the U.S., have to wait until March 22nd (to buy our copies).
The buzz in blogland is already that Silent Alarm will likely be one of the most popular records of the year. Decide for yourself. Stream the entire album.
Bloc Party aren’t just hoping, they’re trying. Maybe it’s over-long at 13 tracks but that’s just us being picky. ‘Silent Alarm’ is the unpigeonholeable soundtrack to 21st-century life as a cast-off. In a world of posers, fakers and bandwagon-jumpers, Bloc Party are unquestionably ‘4 real’. They never shy away from showing their truest feelings, even if those are of vulnerability or weakness. It’s this honesty which has spoken to people and will speak to a hell of a lot more when ‘Silent Alarm’ rings out beyond the desks of music journalists.
Preorder Silent Alarm from Insound. (or from Amazon UK for those overseas)
(the first 50 Insound pre-orders will get a free UK CD single)
More
Another review @ Drowned in Sound
The best unofficial Bloc Party site
Previously
NYC Bloc Party Tix (Friday show is already sold out)
Bloc Party 2005 U.S. Tour Dates
Bloc Party Signs to Vice Records
Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand Hotel - pics
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February 6, 2005
Headphones | Pedro the Lion side project
Suicide Squeeze Records have announced the signing of Pedro The Lion side project Headphones. The group consists of Pedro The Lion frontman David Bazan, Pedro The Lion multiinstrumentalist/solo artist TW Walsh and former Starflyer 59/current Pedro The Lion drummer Frank Lenz. Bazan has announced at recent Pedro shows that the music is on more of an electronic slant. Headphones' self-titled debut album will be out on May 10, and their first performance will be at Suicide Squeeze's South By Southwest showcase on March 16 at Emo's.
Stream the entire record at the band's Purevolume page.
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Shows at Tonic | Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon
Tonic should get in trouble more often.
On Saturday Feb. 19th you can catch Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon perform as part of their benefit series to save the club. (no current info. on tickets)
Other upcoming shows include:
Feb 9th: Langhorne Slim plus Trachtenburg Family Slide Show Players plus Kimya Dawson (tix)
Feb 11th: Hurray plus Doveman plus Stars Like Fleas
Feb 12th: Smokey & Miho plus Billy Martin
Feb 15th: Dog Show Party w/ Nellie McKay (info)
Feb 17th: Keren Ann (tix) (more Keren Ann Dates)
Feb 24th: Ben Lee (tix)
Feb 26th: Sex Mob
Feb 27th: Mascott plus Antietam plus Ida
March 11th: Record Release Party: Akron/Family & Michael Gira
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Garbage | Bleed Like Me
Garbage is back.
Garbage's next album, 'Bleed Like Me,' will be released on April 11th 2005 (April 12th in North America).
The official track listing as follows:
Bad Boyfriend
Run Baby Run
Right Between the Eyes
Why Do You Love Me
Bleed Like Me
It's All Over But The Crying
Boys Wanna Fight
Sex is Not The Enemy
Metal Heart
Why Don't You Come Over
Happy Home.
It originally had the working title 'Hands on a Hard Body,' but Shirley Manson announced that the band had come up with a new title, 'Bleed Like Me,' that better fits the band's improved dynamic following a period of tension and crisis in October 2003. Shirley has also said BLM will comprise more hard rock and be a return to Garbage's roots after the eclectic experiment of beautifulgarbage, an announcement that has resonated with most fans.
A compilation of b-sides and non-album tracks by the band, which had been planned by them prior to even beautifulgarbage, is also reported to be in the works.
More info at Garbage Box.
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Watch & Listen
Here's music for before and after the Half-Time show...
Stream the Bright Eyes, Tilly & The Wall, and CocoRosie concert from Washington DC at NPR.
Here's one I've been patiently waiting for since I got over my addiction to Son in 2003. Singer-Songwriter, Jeff Hanson, has a new album coming out on Feb. 22nd. Kill Rock Stars released a track for download off the self-titled album. Download 'This Time it Will.' Older songs also available at his website.
Tori Amos is coming out with a new album on Feb. 22nd. She's posting some songs for preview each week until the album is released. Week one is here. Tori will be signing her new book at Barnes & Noble on 17th St. in NYC on Feb 23rd. Then on Feb. 24th, she'll be participating in "An Evening in Conversation with Tori Amos and Ann Powers at New York's 92 St. Y." More info on all this at her official site.
Check out the new Regina Spektor video for "Us." Win | Quicktime
Watch Death Cab For Cutie's new video for "Title and Registration" in this DCFC E-Card.
Arjan brings us new videos from Daft Punk and Fischerspooner. The entire new Daft Punk album has leaked, and One Louder gives their first impressions.
Stream the entire new Mercury Rev album. Read Pitchfork's 2 cents and a more positive review at the Guardian.
Torr's got some Keane for download including a DJ Shadow remix. Download the Shadow remix, along with other tracks, here too.
Torr also points us to a B-Side by Delays. NME has a video.
Download a whole bunch of The Dears. (via LargeHearted Boy)
Watch a video by the Rheostatics. More on this band at For the 'records.'
Chromewaves points you to tracks off Low's latest album. Low just got finished playing two shows at Bowery Ballroom in NYC. Central Village left early.
KCRW has a streaming interview with Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman)
Did you catch the Sage Francis track I posted earlier? Here's more from Music for Robots.
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M.I.A. & Diplo at Knitting Factory, NYC | Pics
I don't really love live hip-hop, and I didn't have high expectations for the M.I.A. show after reading reviews from Toronto. Ends up, all things considered, it was pretty good. Here are some photos.
Read an interview with M.I.A. @ pop (all love)
The Big Ticket has MP3s and commentary.
A few more photos at One Louder.
Previously
M.I.A. Tonight | Knitting Factory, Misshapes
M.I.A., Nick Catchdubs, Tale of Two Cities
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February 5, 2005
The Fall playing Knitting Factory Thursday
The Fall formed in 1976 to become one the most unique bands in modern music. Headed by the always unpredictable Mark E. Smith The Fall basically created the post punk sound before post punk even happened. This very special show captures The Fall fresh off of recording new material right here in Tribeca. Expect debuts of new material mixed with well known favorites.
The Fall, Knitting Factory Main Space, NYC, Thursday Feb 10th, 12am
Check out their latest release, 50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong: 39 Golden Greats, which Pitchfork gave a 9.3.
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Magneta Lane 7" | 250 copy Limited Edition
Magneta Lane have released an exclusive 7", limited to only 250 copies. It also happens to be the first and only U.S. release from the Canadian band. The A side is “The Constant Lover” from their debut E.P with the same name, the B side is “cheap linguistics.” It's only available at Insound, and you'll want to order it quick before they're all gone.
Previously
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Pre-Order M.I.A.'s Arular
The first 25 people who pre-order M.I.A's 'Arular' will receive a FREE 'Galang' E.P. from Insound.
Already adopted as the next darling of the press, this album is assured a large territory in the musical landscape of 2005. It started with the cover of the Fader this past fall, a review of a UK single in the New York Times, and more recently a two page New Yorker feature. Through an amazingly organic word of mouth about her debut single Galang, M.I.A. has already become a household name to the hip glitterati of the world. "This Sri Lankan-born beauty lays knotted crime tales over grimy, glitchy dancehall stomp" - Blender
Previously
M.I.A. Tonight | Knitting Factory, Misshapes
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Sage Francis vs Will Oldham | A Healthy Distrust
Indie hip-hop artist, Sage Francis, releases his latest album, A Healthy Distrust, on February 8th. The album features collaborations with Will Oldham, Saul Williams, Danger Mouse, Alias, and Joe Beats.
In the tradition of Run DMC/Aerosmith, Anthrax/Public Enemy, and the now classic Judgment Day soundtrack (damn, I'm old), Will (aka Bonnie Brince Billy) and Sage team up for the ultimate in indie rock rap on the album's second track.
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Download: The Sea Lion
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Buy the album at Amazon.com
View the A Healthy Distrust micro-site for more music and info.
Urban Smarts calls 'A Healthy Distrust,' the first best album of the year.
Sage Francis plays Bowery Ballroom in NYC on February 9th. More tour dates here.
Bonnie Prince Billy plays Bowery Ballroom in April. stay tuned.
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M.I.A. Tonight | Knitting Factory, Misshapes
Tonight is the sold out M.I.A. & Duplo show at Knitting Factory in NYC.
She played Toronto Wednesday night, and the bloggers were there in full force. The Internet is full of pictures, video and reviews.
The above photo came from Them Finest, who's got many more where that came from (including a video). It was Zoilus who pointed me to that link. More info at The Torontoist. I'm not sure I have a lot to look forward to tonight. Pop (all love) says:
Her and Diplo may work wonders together off stage (hint, hint), but they've yet to find bliss on. Soon though. Maybe. Hopefully.
Read a review of 'Piracy Funds Terrorism' at ghetto postage.
The after party for the Knitting Factory show tonight is at Misshapes where M.I.A. will be making an appearance along with DJs Jarvis Cocker and Steven Mackey from Pulp. Melody Nelson spins too.
Previously
M.I.A., Nick Catchdubs, Tale of Two Cities
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Nellie McKay | Upcoming Shows
Nellie McKay has multiple shows coming up in NYC.
The first is February 9th at the Tibet House Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall.
The next is The Dog Show Party, which is being held at Tonic. More info on this event at Aeki Tuesday.
Then there are two dates at Lincoln Center on 3/1 as part of the "2005 American Songbook Series." 7:30 and 9:30.
Nellie's 2004 album, Get Away From Me, was highly applauded by critics.
Previously
Lou Reed, Ray Davies & Antony join Tibet House Lineup
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February 4, 2005
Sufjan Stevens added to Plug Awards
Sufjan Stevens, Saul Williams, RJD2 + Aesop Rock, Ted Leo + The Pharmacists, Dillinger Escape Plan AND DJs Tim Sweeney (DFA) and James F**king Freidman (Refuse' / Output Recordings)
Webster Hall - 125 East 11th Street, NYC
Wednesday, February 9
Doors @ 7pm
$20 / 18+
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Liz Phair Porn
Here's another NOT SAFE FOR WORK link featuring Liz Phair.
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Songs to listen to while drinking hot tea and laying in bed because you're sick as a dog and can't move
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February 3, 2005
Libertines, PETE DOHERTY has been arrested
PETE DOHERTY has been arrested on suspicion of assault and robbery.
Doherty remains in custody this morning in London (February 3) after being arrested in after an alleged incident at the Rookery Hotel in Clerkenwell.
Ex-Libertines Frontman Arrested For Assault
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David Byrne Played with The Arcade Fire
I just got home from the second night in a row of The Arcade Fire in NYC. It was my fifth time seeing them live, and it was absolutely the best show yet.
Some factors that made it the best:
1) Irving Plaza is a great venue (Clear Channel aside).
2) Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy) on violin. I hope he becomes a permanent member of the band, though I doubt it.
3) They weren't tired, and no technical difficulties. When they played Mercury Lounge, they drove in from Canada that night. At Webster Hall they were late and stressed because of their Conan O' Brien appearance.
4) The crowd was not dead. Limited dancing like all crowded NYC shows, but the crowd was going as wild as they knew how.
5) DAVID BYRNE of the Talking Heads performed Naive Melody with the band (as David Bowie watched from the balcony - pic below)
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Download: Arcade Fire performing Naive Melody live with David Byrne (WAV Audio File, right click, save as)
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More at Daily Refill and ArcadeFire.net and Central Village.
Final Fantasy MP3s here.
Download the Conan O'Brien Video here (torrent) or here (video file)
Previously
Back From Arcade Fire @ Webster Hall
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February 2, 2005
Shows, Shows, Shows & Stuff
So many shows. So little time.
...that Goldie Lookin Chain is playing Mercury Lounge in March (no advanced tix). Their album is released in the USA for the first time around that time.
...and that Stars and Apostle of Hustle are playing Mercury Lounge on March 8th. Ticketweb (apparently) sold out in a few hours. Try the box office. Here are some pics from last time Apostle of Hustle was here (not counting the BSS shows where they played some AOH songs). Check out even more recent BSS/Stars/Apostle of Hustle picturess at Chromewaves.
...and that Go! Team tix are on sale.
More dates at Central Village.
Morningwood is playing Southpaw Feb. 22nd. That's a few days after they open for The Music and Kasabian at Irving Plaza.
Queens of the Stone Age is playing with Eagles of Death Metal. (my last post)
Bloc Party is not sold out yet. Arcade Fire's bowery show didn't sell out for a month either. With the Fiery Furnaces playing the night after Bloc Party, it looks like I'll be living at Bowery Ballroom for three days.
The Doves show is sold out, but most of these aren't.
Bonnie Prince Billy will be here in April.
The Mars Volta make it to NYC in May.
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Queens of the Stone Age Dates
Tickets for Queens of the Stone Age & Eagles of Death Metal at Webster Hall, on March 24th, go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday) at noon.
For all tour dates, look here.
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Coco Rosie, Tarantula, More @ Bowery Poetry Club Tonight
There must be someone out there who lives in NYC, likes Coco Rosie, and is not going to The Arcade Fire at Irving Plaza tonight. I know it's a rare combination, but if it's you, you'll be interested to know about the event Bowery Poetry Club is advertising for tonight.
"Celena Glenn Birthday Spectacular! w/ My TVs, Tarantula, Coco Rosie + More!" 10 PM
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Pitchfork pretty much likes Chin Up Chin Up
Pitchfork finally reviews Chin Up Chin Up...
Chin Up Chin Up's sound owes much to artists like 90 Day Men, June of 44, Slint, and Tortoise; the album's busy guitar parts, xylophones, and unwieldy song titles all scream math-rock. Yet on this record, the band sound like they're growing out of and beyond that scene.
Previously
Chin Up Chin Up returning to NYC
Chin Up Chin Up | Get Ready for the Hype
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Pitchfork Likes Magneta Lane
O Canada, how do you produce so many great bands? Maybe it's the cleaner air, the relatively liberal culture, the cold, the hockey, or the feeling that you're really better than your southern neighbor who gets all the attention
Magneta Lane can be filed under "corking pop", albeit with a bit o' punk-- mostly manifested in their incredible efficiency and high tempos-- thrown in for good measure.
Previously
Chromewaves & TTIKTD like Magneta Lane too
Magneta Lane @ CBGB (CMJ) | Pics
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Back From Arcade Fire @ Webster Hall
The show went late, but still got home in time to catch The Arcade Fire's performance on Conan O'Brien which they taped earlier today.
Here's two photos from Webster Hall. Good night.
Previously
Arcade Fire @ Bowery Ballroom | Pics
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February 1, 2005
Billy Idol and Others to Play SXSW, Coachella
Above photo of Billy Idol with Benjy at Howard Stern's 2004 Christmas party. Billy is just one of many performers confirmed so far for this year's SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Check out Torr's Blog and Donewaiting for more SXSW news.
The other big festival in the news is Coachella. The lineup came out yesterday, and you can hear more about that here, here, here, here, and here. Billy Idol isn't playing, but Bauhaus, Nine Inch Nails, New Order, Gang of Four, and.... COCTEAU TWINS are.
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Ben Lee Playing Tonic
Speaking of Tonic, Ben Lee plays there on Feb. 24th. Tix not on sale yet.
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Help Save Tonic
From Tonic Management:
Since 1998 Tonic has been a haven for creative music. We have helped nurture the vital community of musicians and audiences who keep this music alive. Now we are in danger of closing and ask you to help us keep Tonic alive.
Over the past few years we have suffered a series of blows: our rent has doubled since 1998, our insurance costs have tripled, we've been robbed, and we've been plagued by the expense of maintaining a building in ill repair - including the collapse of our main sewer line. Any of these things would be challenging on their own but together they've taken a more serious toll and we are now facing the threat of eviction.
A number of outstanding musicians have come forward to help save Tonic and throughout February we will be holding a series of fundraising concerts. If Tonic has been an important venue to you, we ask that you please attend as many of these concerts as possible.
Those who cannot attend but would like to help, please consider making a contribution. For Tonic to survive we will need to raise a upwards of $100,000 in the next few weeks. Only with your support can Tonic continue playing its role in presenting this important music to its fans.
Our deepest thanks.
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What you can do:
attend the benefit concerts
contact us about making a contribution
For more info please go to www.tonicnyc.com
Come to the first fundraiser on Wednesday Feb, 02
* JOHN ZORN IMPROV starting at 8pm, $15
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This week at Tonic:
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--Tue, Feb 01--
* John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet at 8pm
* Marshall Allen (from Sun Ra Arkestra), Sabir Mateen, Michael Ray, Toshi
Makihara & Jeffrey Shurdut at 10pm
--Wed, Feb 02--
* JOHN ZORN IMPROV - Tonic Fundraiser at 8pm
--Thu, Feb 03--
* Gruff Rhys at 8pm
* phonomena in subTonic at 9pm
--Fri, Feb 04--
* Dime Store Dance Band plus The Vanity Set at 8pm
* Revolutionary Snake Ensemble at Midnight
* The Bunker in subTonic at 9pm
--Sat, Feb 05--
* Matt Darriau's Ballin' the Jack at 8pm
* Big Lazy at 10pm
* Groove Collective at Midnight
* Average Saturdays with rotating hosts & guests in subTonic at 9pm
--Sun, Feb 06--
* Metallic Falcons plus The Winter Pageant plus Dirty Projectors at 8pm
--Mon, Feb 07--
* Compositions by Alvin Lucier performed by Charles Curtis & Anthony Burr at
8pm
--Tue, Feb 08--
* Septeto Roberto Rodriguez at 8pm
Please visit http://www.tonicnyc.com for details and schedule updates.
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Fiery Furnaces Tix
They're on sale too, and as a bonus... Dios Malos is opening.
Previously
Pics of the Fiery Furnaces at Bowery Ballroom
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NYC Bloc Party Tix
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Bloc Party 2005 U.S. Tour Dates
Bloc Party Playing The Next Motherfucker
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