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April 30, 2005
FannyPack : The Streetrope Invasion | M.I.A.
"Fannypack are like M.I.A., who hops her own scotch and shakes her own jumprope, and they're in a similar predicament, which is that they don't quite fit pre-existing genres, dance or hip-hop, so they'll have to do what Ben Edmonds said the New York Dolls needed to do in 1973: create their own audience."
Brooklyn booty brats snatch bills and invite you to suck up, eat a Big Mac, and do it now
M.I.A. @ S.O.B's: Tickets are on sale (Again)
Fannypack's new album drops on May 10th.
(Reunited) New York Dolls are playing Irving Plaza tonight
Previously
M.I.A. Touring | Playing S.O.B.'s in NYC
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The Shins @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
I saw the Shins @ Webster Hall in NYC on Monday April 25th, 2005. As previously noted, I enjoyed the show. Here are the photos.
Previously
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April 29, 2005
R.I.P. Haskil Adkins
"W.Va. Rock-a-billy artist Hasil Adkins, a one-man band whose screaming vocals and freestyle approach to rhythm landed a cult following, has died at 67."
Hasil Adkins: April 29, 1937 - April 26, 2005
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Who is Playing Siren Fest? | Not at Coachella
Siren Festival 2004
One thing you almost never hear me talk about is Coachella (happening as we speak in California). When I make the move to full-time music blogging, I'll write more about outdoor festivals on the other side of the country that I'm not even attending.
Strangely, there is a phenomenon among fellow NY music nut-jobs like myself to make the yearly exodus to Mecca, I mean Coachella. NYC attendees include Central Village, I Rock I Roll, and Productshop. I suppose it's as good an excuse as any for a vacation.
In the meantime, I'll stick to the festivals happening in Brooklyn. One such festival is happening in Coney Island for free on July 16th. And since I have nothing better to think about, I sit and wonder, "Who is going to play Siren Festival this year?"
The first confirmation is in. No offense to this band, but it's anti-climatic. Daily Refill reports that VHS or Beta is in fact on the bill for Siren.
I started a rumor a few weeks ago that Arcade Fire might be playing the show. So far nothing has proven it wrong.
1) You will not find The Arcade Fire on the lineup for Pitchfork's Intonation Festival (happening the same weekend). You will find The Decemberists, Fiery Furnaces, The Wrens, Broken Social Scene, The Go! Team, Will Oldham, and others that must not be playing Siren.
2) If you take a look at The Arcade Fire's upcoming tour dates, you will see that they are playing Lollapalooza on July 24th, but that July 16th is completely free.
What will happen if The Arcade Fire play Siren? It will be too crowded (and potentially miserable for those that didn't wait for hours to get good spots) by the time the headliners go on like every year of course!
Previously
Digable Planets are Playing Lollapalooza
Dinosaur Jr. are playing Lollapalooza
Even More Summer Concerts | Dinosaur Jr.
Kelly Osbourne says Coachella better than Ozzfest
U2 performing | Good Morning America Concert Series
Fiery Furnaces @ The Siren Festival 2004 - pics
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Walter Schreifels (free) Solo Show in NYC Monday
Walter is playing a free show Monday night @ 10PM (May 2nd, 2005) at Club Soho 323, located at 323 West Broadway in Manhattan. He'll be performing mostly Walking Concert material, with some Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand and Rival Schools stuff mixed in.
Not everyone thinks Walking Concerts is the best thing Walter's done. Here's an article about him.
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Kimya Dawson Touring All Over the Place
Right now, Anti-Folk star Kimya Dawson is in Florida. On Saturday May 14th, she plays in Brooklyn. On June 14th, she'll be back in NYC again. See all the tour details here.
Chart Attack says that Kimya likes fellow anti-folkster Regina Spektor.
Regina Spektor is touring with Keane.
Kimya Dawson and Adam Green played together in the Moldy Peaches. Only Magazine says that Adam is the new David Hasselhof.
The Calgary Sun points out that Regina Spektor sounds more like Tori Amos than the Moldy Peaches.
Tori Amos recently performed for KEXP in NYC.
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Buy Slint's Gear on Ebay
Slint is auctioning off some of the gear they used on their reunion tour. Bid on it.
Here's an article about Slint in the New Yorker.
The Decemberists have some stuff on Ebay too.
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April 28, 2005
Regina Spektor opening for Keane | Video
For every post I make on this site, there are about 10 more I never get to. Someone I love, but have yet to really post about is Regina Spektor. Somewhat incorrectly lumped into the anti-folk scene, and most famous for singing and touring with the Strokes, she's an irresistibly cute (though many claim it's an act - see future post) singer songwriter with great live shows and albums. I was at her recent 2.5 hour show at Bowery Ballroom and was blown away. I wrote a really long review of it too, but it's sitting unfinished in my to-do pile. I like her new major-label debut album too.
All that out of the way, I was a little disappointed to find out that she's opening for Keane on their upcoming tour. In NYC, that's at Radio City Music Hall. My disappointment stems from that fact that I would love to see her at Radio City, but have very little interest in seeing Keane in the same venue (or at all). If she was headlining, I would be less upset.
(Keane disclaimer: I did enjoy Keane's album for a bit of time last year. I almost saw them live three times, but never have)
Regina has a new video you can check out right here:
WIN: lowest | low | high | highest OR Quicktime
All Keane / Regina tour dates below....
6/3/05 Penn's Landing- Philadelphia, PA - with Keane
6/4/05 Bank of America Pavilion- Boston, MA - with Keane
6/7/05 Radio City Music Hall- New York, NY - with Keane
6/9/05 House of Blues (SC)- N. Myrtle Beach, SC - with Keane
6/12/05 Saenger Theatre- New Orleans, LA - with Keane
6/14/05 Hard Rock Live (FL)- Orlando, FL - with Keane
6/15/05 Revolution- Ft. Lauderdale, FL. - with Keane
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Annie Doesn't Read Stereogum or Fluxblog (but should)
Arjan: Your songs "Chewing Gum" and "Heartbeat" became really popular in the U.S. thanks to the support of bloggers. How do you feel about that?
Annie: The support I have gotten is unbelievable. I never thought that album would reach the U.S. To me my sound is very European.
Arjan: Do you ever read popular music blogs like Fluxblog or Stereogum that initially picked up your music?
Annie: No, I haven't. But I probably should. I read Pitchfork quite often.
Arjan has the rest of the interview
Previously
Annie Update
Arjan interviews the Bravery
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The Jammy Award Winners & Recap
The fifth-annual Jammy Awards went down at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. "Jazz-fusion trio Medeski Martin and Wood, Burning Spear, Sinead O'Connor and the horn section of Afrobeat band Antibalas took the vibe to pure reggae, and way late into the night." More details at Rolling Stone.
Here are the winers:
Tour of the Year: Phish
Live Album of the Year: Keller Williams, Stage
Studio Album of the Year: Gov't Mule, Deja Voodoo
Live Performance of the Year: Phil Lesh and Friends, 12/19/04
DVD of the Year: Phish, IT
Archival Live Album of the Year: Jerry Garcia Band, After Midnight: Kean College 2/28/80
Song of the Year: Umphrey's McGee, "In the Kitchen"
Download of the Year: The Dead, Bonnaroo, 6/12/04
New Groove: Benevento Russo Duo
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Digable Planets Reunite & Tour
What's happenin' Butterfly, what's happenin'? Digable Planets have reunited! Saying I'm really excited about this is an understatement. After like 10 years off, Digable Planets are touring. They'll be at Irving Plaza on July 7th, and they're also playing Lollapalooza in Chicago. Tickets for the NY show are not on sale yet. More tour dates below. MTV has the story.
Tue 06/07/05 Montreal, QC La Tulipe
Wed 06/08/05 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
Thu 06/09/05 Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre
Fri 06/10/05 Milwaukee, WI The Rave / Eagles Club
Sat 06/11/05 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Mon 06/13/05 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
Tue 06/14/05 Park City, UT Harry O's
Thu 06/16/05 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Fri 06/17/05 Portland, OR Berbati's Pan
Sun 06/19/05 San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge
Mon 06/20/05 West Hollywood, CA House Of Blues
Tue 06/21/05 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
Wed 06/22/05 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Thu 06/23/05 Sacramento, CA Empire
Fri 06/24/05 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
Sat 06/25/05 Tempe, AZ The Clubhouse
Mon 06/27/05 Austin, TX La Zona Rosa
Wed 07/06/05 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Thu 07/07/05 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Sat 01/07/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise
Sun 01/08/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise
Mon 01/09/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise
Tue 01/10/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise
Wed 01/11/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise
Thu 01/12/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise
Fri 01/13/06 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jam Cruise
Previously
Intonation & Lollapalooza | 2 Reasons to go 2 Chicago
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Keren Ann & Emiliana Torrini | Touring
London based Italo-Icelandic chanteuse Emiliana Torrini, and French chanteuse Keren Ann are both going on tour, and they're both playing multiple dates in NYC this summer. Emiliana will be at Joe's Pub on June 22nd & 23rd. Keren Ann will be at Southpaw on June 9th, the Beacon Theater on June 21st, and Bowery Ballroom on July 20th.
Listen to a recent Emiliana show. Keep reading for the rest of the tour dates and more links...
Emiliana Torrini tour dates
Wed 06/08/05 West Hollywood, CA The Troubadour
Fri 06/10/05 San Francisco, CA Slim's
Mon 06/13/05 Portland, OR Douglas Fir Lounge
Tue 06/14/05 Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe
Wed 06/15/05 Minneapolis, MN Hennepin
Thu 06/16/05 Chicago, IL Schubas
Fri 06/17/05 Toronto, ON El Mocambo
Sun 06/19/05 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
Mon 06/20/05 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Tue 06/21/05 Arlington, VA IOTA Club & Cafe
Wed 06/22/05 New York, NY Joe's Pub
Thu 06/23/05 New York, NY Joe's Pub
Keren Ann tour dates
Mon 06/06/05 Philadelphia, PA Tin Angel
Tue 06/07/05 Arlington, VA IOTA Club & Cafe
Wed 06/08/05 Pittsburgh, PA Andy Warhol Museum
Thu 06/09/05 Brooklyn, NY SouthPaw
Fri 06/10/05 Boston, MA Museum Of Fine Arts
Mon 06/13/05 Los Angeles, CA Tangiers
Tue 06/14/05 Los Angeles, CA Tangiers
Thu 06/16/05 San Francisco, CA Cafe Du Nord
Sun 06/19/05 Vancouver, BC Red Room @ The Drink
Tue 06/21/05 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Thu 06/23/05 Chicago, IL Schubas
Fri 06/24/05 Chicago, IL Schubas
Sat 06/25/05 Toronto, ON Toronto Star Stage
Fri 07/08/05 Montreal, QC Club Soda
Wed 07/20/05 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Mon 09/05/05 Seattle, WA Bumbershoot Festival
Previously
Emiliana Torrini @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Emiliana Torrini | Fisherman's Woman
Keren Ann @ Joe's Pub | Nolita Record Release | Pics
Keren Ann @ Southpaw | Pics
Keren Ann & Nouvelle Vague | The French are Coming
Keren Ann @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
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U2 performing | Good Morning America Concert Series
U2 will perform for free (most likely not in Bryant Park) (maybe not even) in NYC for Good Morning America on May 20th (7am or something like that). Unlike the rest of the Good Morning America shows, U2 will (probably) not be in Brryant Park (a larger location will be announced - possibly taped from a stop on their Vertigo tour). Three of the songs will air on TV that day, with two more airing the next day (3+2 = they'll play at least 5 songs).
The U2 show is the kick-off for the summer Good Morning America Concert Series. Here's the full schedule (of shows that are definitely happening in Bryant Park in NYC):
May 27 — Rascal Flatts
June 3 — Shakira
June 10 — Santana
June 17 — Ringo Starr
June 24 — Jesse McCartney
July 1 — Patti LaBelle
July 8 — Missy Elliott
July 15 — Kayne West
July 22 — Fantasia
July 29 — Clay Aiken
August 5 — Jessica Simpson
August 12 — Keith Urban
August 19 — Hilary Duff
August 26 — Avril Lavigne
* Final Concert Date and Talent —TBD
**Talent subject to change.
Previously
Summerstage 2005 | $$$ shows Announced
Even More Summer Concerts | Dinosaur Jr.
U2, Pretenders, Enter Hall of Fame
U2 Under the Brooklyn Bridge Recap | Photos
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Anti-Folk | The Rock Snob's Definition
Anti-Folk: Hazily defined genre originally inhabited by young white tenement squatters who combined folk and punk sensibilities, but more recently embodied by LO-FI pretend rustics Will Oldham and Bill Callahan, who under their aliases (Palace and Bonnie "Prince" Billy for Oldham, Smog for Callahan), thrum acoustic guitars and warble ominous murder-ballad lyrics in the style of the authentic twenties hayseeds heard on Harry Smith's ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC. The anti-folk movement (which took it's name from English acousti-punk Billy Bragg's description of his own sound) traces its origins to a scroungy eighties Lower East Side scene that spawned, among others, Beck, Michelle Shocked, Cindy Lee Berryhill, and Ani DiFranco.
Definition from the Rock Snob's Dictionary.
(words in CAPS also defined in the book)
Previously
Sage Francis vs Will Oldham | A Healthy Distrust
No Superwolf Instores for Me
Beck @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Joanna Newsom News | Hal Willner, (Smog)
More Reports From the Drag City Christmas Party
Freak Folk & Pixies in the NY Times
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April 27, 2005
The Futureheads @ SPIN offices, NYC | Pics
After recently winning 'picture of the week' on SPIN.com, SPIN was nice enough to invite me to Tuesday night's 'SpinHouse Live' performance by the Futureheads. It was basically the band playing six songs (acoustic) in a pretty small room. The whole thing was taped, and will soon be available on SPIN's website in streaming video (which I'll link to as soon as it's posted). SPIN has a review and more pictures from the event. Productshop & The Modern Age were also there.
Other Spinhouse live links:
Kasier Chiefs - review & MP3s
Tegan & Sara - review & video
Tegan & Sara - photos
Ben Kweller - review & videos
the Fever - review & videos
Devendra Banhart - review & videos
Ultragrrrl @ the Kaiser Chiefs one
The Modern Age @ The Kaiser Chiefs one
I Rock I Roll @ The Kaiser Chiefs one
Melody Nelson @ the Tegan & Sara one
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NYC's East Side / Downtown | MP3s
You'll often find me roaming around, entering and exiting music venues, on Manhattan's East Side (mostly below 14th st.). Locust St. continues their NYC music MP3 series with East Side/Downtown. This time you'll find MP3s by The Ramones, East River Pipe, Rufus Wainwright, Jake Holmes, and Duke Ellington.
Related
Defending the Upper East Side
In Astor Place, Cube is Gone, But Good Times Remain
Ramones of the Day
Previously
Upper West Side | MP3s
Songs about the Subway | MP3s
CBGB to move to Vegas?
Patti Smith Playing CBGB
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iPod Stolen | Fired from the Fader
Tricia Romano reports...
"Getting your iPod stolen sucks. Talking about getting your iPod stolen in The New York Times and then getting fired sucks more. In a March 30 story about iPod thieves, ELLIOT ARONOW, an editorial assistant at The Fader magazine, which is owned by marketing company Cornerstone Promotions, said, "All the value was really in the music. The thing itself was just a stupid device." Shortly thereafter, he found himself out of a job."
The first rule of iPod club; now introducing Mr. Pussy Man (via Gawker)
Related
iPods Attract Sticky Fingers
iPod devotees rocked by thefts
IPod thieves hit NY subways
Previously
The Fader interviews Annie
The Fader was at the same Go Team show as me
The Fader on a music blog panel
iPod Porn
iPod Costume
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Decemberists Charity Auction (again)
"In response to the band’s recent multi-thousand dollar loss of precious musical equipment, a few kind people have put together this Benefit Auction on eBay to help defray the cost of keeping the band in instruments. Among the items to be auctioned are several original Carson Ellis watercolors of a few of the stolen items, a Craig Thompson (of Blankets fame) original drawing depicting the procession of the Infanta, several Barger Rothery Academy badges (as seen in the ‘Sixteen Military Wives’ video), and many, many more cool bits of arcana."
Previously
Decemberists on KCRW | & @ NYU
Decemberists playing Summerstage
The Decemberists | 16 Military Wives Video
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Wednesday - Sunday's Shows
Wednesday through Sunday's show list is now posted on Gothamist.
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Annie Update
Arjan posted a link to a new official Annie remix. (see an old post of mine for more remixes)
Fader magazine interviewed Annie while she was in NYC. They posted the video.
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When I posted the photos of the Annie show at Tribeca Grand, I didn't really say much. I did say I liked it, and I did. I should have also mentioned I had very low expectations, and the whole thing was a bit akward. These three quotes say what I'm thinking better than me...
"all things considered i didn't think it was awful at all. it was like her fifth gig, she's trying to transfer a studiomagic record into a passable live performance (and she will at some point, first thing she needs to do is get the vocal mix right and, yikes, sing louder), the band's (opl bastards) a bit sessiony because hey, they live in finland and don't get to rehearse with her that much, i think they're happy just to have these songs down. also i saw the sirius show on tuesday, and it was really dreadful (she performed in a studio fishbowl, everyone else had to stand outside the studio and listen), so my expectations weren't too high."
"They're CERTAINLY not a live band per se and there were all sorts of technical errors, but Annie herself was really charming and the songs, performed live, really held up for me.
"Wedding" in particular (unreleased and I want a copy NOW NOW NOW) was supergood, '1999'-era Prince and a definite future hit. I bounced when people started screaming "HEARTBEEEEEEEEEEAT!" as I'm not a fan of that cut, but I definitely enjoyed the show."
"I thought it was pretty good considering that they don't perform very often. The vocal mix was too low, but whatever. "Chewing Gum" and "The Wedding" were the highlights for sure - that's when the band sounded most confident, hitting upon a kinda mid-period Talking Heads + Kylie sort of sound. Very promising. Within a year or so, they should be pretty great, but for now it was definitely above average."
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And Coolfer sums up some more rewiews
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On the Closing of EasyTree & Torrent Sites
On April 6th, I posted a link to three Joanna Newsom torrents hosted on easytree.org. A few hours later, the links were dead. Largehearted boy reported his shock at the missing site. A message on easytree said they shut down for legal reasons.
The Village Voice reports...
"The word that went around the EZT community was that a European division of Universal Music had complained to Easytree's Internet service provider that the site was hosting an illicit Nirvana video (which it wasn't) and threatened to sue. Whereupon the ISP got cold feet; that's why they call it a chilling effect.
File traders bounced right back. Within days, they'd migrated to the very similar dimeadozen.org,..."
EZT shuts down, courts lag behind, WMG gets desperate
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April 26, 2005
Tuesday Night's TO-DOs
Can I keep this Gothamist thing going? I don't know. Last night I went from work to home to a happy hour to the Shins to a restaurant to bed. Today I had work. So once again, I only posted what's going on tonight.
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Scalpers go High Tech
"For hot tours like Springsteen, U2 and Nine Inch Nails -- and, soon, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones -- professional ticket brokers use a combination of manpower and technology to swoop in and commandeer hundreds of seats at a time. As of Monday afternoon, April 11th, ticketsnow.com was selling 292 seats to Springsteen's New Jersey show -- almost nine percent of the 3,300 seats that went on sale to the public -- with some going for as much as $2,565 apiece."
Brokers make it harder than ever to see top acts
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Upper West Side | MP3s
The Upper West Side of Manhattan is a place I rarely venture, though I did see the Gates. Locust St. is the MP3 blog that posted songs about the subway the other day. Their new post is called "West Side/Uptown." You'll find songs to download by Bruce Springsteen, Nellie McKay, Bobby Womack, John Coltrane, The Clash, and Charlie Parker Quartet.
Related
Romantic Nights on the Upper West Side by Bob Norman
Top Rated Upper West Side Morning Show Archive
The Official West Side Story Web Site
Central Park Summerstage
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Be in a Fischerspooner Video Today
"Fischerspooner is shooting a video for "Never Win" it'll be directed by Warren Fischer and Jon Kane (Sweetness, Just Let Go) and they are looking for people who would like to be unpaid extras. Wanna come and be in the video??? We'd love to have you!"
Here are some details:
Date: Tuesday April 26th
Time: 2-6pm ( bring a snack and drink as there will be some waiting around.)
Location: The Bedford Armory - located at 1579 Bedford Ave between Union and Presidents St. Brooklyn, NY 11225. The phone number is 718.778.0554
You MUST BE 18 or older! You'll be asked to sign a release form when you get there
Costume: dress up, freak out and be extreme
RSVP to fs@opticnerveusa.com
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Nine Inch Nails | With Teeth
Speaking of hot albums that leaked, the new Nine Inch Nails album comes out on May 3rd. You can preview a bit of it on this e-card.
Download a track at Daily Refill. My last NIN post had a video.
They're playing some shows too, but they're so sold out, it's not even worth talking about.
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Sufjan Stevens Illinois Leaked | The Cloud Room
The lastest exciting album leak is Illinois by Sufjan Stevens. Pitchfork posted the track list a few weeks ago. No matter how you feel about leaks, it's hard to resist listening to the song TTIKTDA posted for download. You'll notice a Cloud Room demo song there too. As noted in my Gothamist post yesterday, people are talking about this band. Unfortunately I missed their free show at Knitting Factory last night in favor of the last of three Shins shows at Webster Hall. Actually it wasn't unfortunate. The Shins were great. I have pictures to post, but bed is calling. Read reviews of Sunday night's show at One Louder, Central Village, and Daily Refill. My last post had a link to some pictures and an animated video.
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April 25, 2005
Animated Arcade Fire & Shins Videos
Plates Animation has videos for "Neighborhood #3" by The Arcade Fire and "So says I" by the Shins.
The Shins play their third night in a row at Webster Hall tonight. Here are some photos from last night. Listen to a feature at NPR.
The Arcade Fire are among the zillion groups playing Lollapalooza.
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Tonight's Events @ Gothamist
Add family events and spring cleaning to my already hectic life, and there's not much time left for blogging. Completing a list of all the shows happening this week proved impossible. My Gothamist post today only covers tonight's events (with a bit about Matisyahu). I should have the next six days ready for a follow-up post tomorrow.
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April 23, 2005
Summerstage & Shins Tickets on Sale
Summerstage Benefit shows on sale
More Shins tickets for Webster Hall put on sale.
Dave Matthews at Roseland sold out at 11am this morning in -1 second.
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Dredg Touring & New Album
"With a body built on growling, hard-hitting, straight-up rock, and incorporating elements of a ?-esque pop, operatic vocals, haunting piano accompanyment, celtic lilts, tibetan bowls, and scratchy voice-over samples, Dredg at times embodies the energy of punkrock and still posesses the powerful, graceful makings of a movie score."
Listen to Dredg @ Myspace. Download a live MP3 here. Stream a song or a video (real player).
They're new album comes out on June 21st, and they'll be at Continental in NYC on May 17th. All tour dates here. Day one symphony opens most of the shows.
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April 22, 2005
The Pope or the Devil?
It's well known that vampires don't show up in pictures, but what about devils? You tell me. (picture unaltered)
Previously
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Stars headlining Brooklyn Benefit Concert
Stars, who will be in NYC to play (sold out) Bowery Ballroom on April 27th, have just been added as the headliner to a benefit concert at Northsix in Brooklyn on April 26th. Kevin Devine, Jeffrey Lewis (Rough Trade), and The Fatales are also on the $10 bill. All money raised from this show goes to the Save Darfur Coalition, Doctors Without Borders, and Human Rights Watch. They are three of the main organizations spreading awareness and providing aid for the genocide happening in Sudan. Tickets are on sale.
Previously
Stars are playing Summerstage
Stream Stars on Morning Becomes Eclectic
Stars @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | Pics
Arts & Crafts | BSS, Stars, Apostle of Hustle & Feist
Kevine Devine & Bright Eyes @ Northsix Benefit | pics
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Free MP3s from Amazon | Top 100 Downloads
Amazon gives away free MP3s. Conveniently, they've compiled the top 100 free dowloads. Here's a list of the top 15:
1. "Quiet Pianos (Exclusive B-Side)" ~ Moby
2. "She Really Wants You - Live at Largo (Exclusive)" ~ Aimee Mann
3. "Banquet" ~ Bloc Party
4. "He's a Mighty Good Leader" ~ Beck
5. "Sugarcube" ~ Yo La Tengo
6. "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)" ~ Arcade Fire
7. "Engine Driver" ~ Decemberists
8. "Studying Stones" ~ Ani Difranco
9. "Last Nite" ~ The Strokes
10. "The Lucky One" ~ Alison Krauss
11. "Worms Vs. Birds" ~ Modest Mouse
12. "NYC" ~ Interpol
13. "Call to Love" ~ Crooked Fingers
14. "Pipebomb on Lansdowne" ~ Dropkick Murphys
15. "Hate to Say I Told You So" ~ Hives
The full list (MP3s included) at Amazon (via Boing Boing)
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The Hold Steady Tour | NYC Special Guest
I've been listening to the new Hold Steady CD a lot lately, and I still like it a lot. It doesn't actually come out until May 3rd. You can pre-order it at Amazon. The CD release party/show at Bowery Ballroom is on May 19th. Need New Body opens the show, and according to The Hold Steady's website, there's a secret guest. "The special guest is a secret right now, but you will not be disappointed."
Watch the video for "The Swish."
Previously
Pitchfork has a new Hold Steady MP3 for download
The Hold Steady @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
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April 21, 2005
M.I.A. Touring | Playing S.O.B.'s in NYC
M.I.A. is playing S.O.B.'s in NYC on June 7th & 8th. She'll also be on Jimmy Kimmel May 3rd, and on Conan May 27th.
Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10am. All tour dates at her official site. Thanks Central Village for the tip.
Previously
Unreleased M.I.A., Mixes, Diplo & More | MP3s
LCD Soundystem & M.I.A. Touring
M.I.A. vs Super Mario Brothers | MP3
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Decemberists on KCRW | & @ NYU
Watch or Listen to the Decemberists on KCRW.
The Decemberists are playing a $7 show at NYU on April 28th. (students or student impersonators only). That's a full six days before they play the sold out Irving Plaza. All dates here.
Paste Magazine gave "Picaresque" four stars.
Previously
The Decemberists are playing Summerstage (with Death Cab for Cutie who are on the OC tonight)
The Decemberists | Picaresque & M.I.A. | Arular
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Eluding the "Corporate Ogre" | Calvin Johnson
"Let's face it, Modest Mouse has traveled a long way from home-produced cassette recordings to Grammy nominations, and the white-belt-clad congregation of former K acts like the Make Up has long since moved on to bigger and better fads. Indie rock, for better or for worse, has become more widely accessible than ever before. And today, whether Johnson Likes it or not, the indie gospel is spread through popular movie soundtracks and blurbs in Rolling Stone, a far cry from the intimate network of cut 'n' paste fanzines that once sustained it."
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Pope Benedict XVI is Anti-Rock
"Many of the pilgrims gathered Wednesday were thrilled by the selection of a cardinal as conservative as Ratzinger, who has denounced rock music as the "vehicle of anti-religion" and dismissed anyone who tries to find "feminist" meanings in the Bible."
and anti-gay, anti-contraception, anti-abortion, etc...
Related
Tom Lehrer wrote a song about the pope
The Pope was in the band "Cradle of Priest"
Montreal's Cross turns purple when the Pope dies
Why one sinner can't cry for John Paul
MP3: Pope John Paul II "Abba Pater"
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Joanna Newsom Pocket Remix | MP3
I got really excited when I found the Joanna Newsom Reggeaton mix. It ended up being more a novelty than anything. The search for the perfect Joanna Newsom remix continued.
I'm really excited to say that I've finally found it. Pocket from Burnside Project presents Joanna Newsom "Bridges and Balloons (Pocket Mix)".
Previously
Joanna Newsom News | Hal Willner, (Smog)
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Dios Malos @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
Dios Malos opened for the Fiery Furnaces @ Webster Hall on April 9th, 2005. Dios (as they were known at the time) put out an album I really liked in 2004. After the show, I went to the Dios afterparty at Kate's Joint.
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RIP Bryan Ottoson of American Head Charge
Bryan Ottoson of American Head Charge was found dead on his tour bus. Yahoo wins the award for most sensitive headline ever: "Mudvayne Cancels Show Following Death Of Member Of Opening Act." American Head Charge was one of the opening acts on the current Mudvayne & Life of Agony tour.
Mudvayne also made headlines yesterday when they debuted ahead of 50 Cent on the Billboard 200 chart.
I went to the NYC show, but missed American Head Charge
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April 20, 2005
Devo Touring | Tickets on Sale
Devo posted eleven summer tour dates including August 10th at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. Tickets are on sale.
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Dinosaur Jr. Tour | Central Park show on Sale
The reunited & touring Dinosaur Jr. play Central Park Summerstage on July 14th, 2005. Broken Social Scene, Radio 4, and Magik Markers are all opening the show. It's like a mini Lollapalooza. Actually, Dinosaur Jr. are playing Lollapalooza in Chicago on July 24th too.
You can now buy tickets for the Central Park benefit show at Dinosaur's website. Two tickets with all charges will cost you $96.85.
Related
Central Park may make it harder to have big concerts
New York Philharmonic Announces Summer Schedule
Central Park Summerstage benefit shows are expensive
Tickets for Kelly Clarkson @ Summerstage & Hammerstein are on sale
Previously
Summerstage 2005 | $$$ shows Announced
Even More Summer Concerts | Dinosaur Jr.
Broken Social Scene @ Bowery Ballroom Night 2 | Pics
Intonation & Lollapalooza | 2 Reasons to go 2 Chicago
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Grime & Twisted Sister
The Village Voice chimes in on the grime phenomenon.
Saturday night is the first night of the Jewish holiday, Passover. Dee Snider and JJ French of Twisted Sister are celebrating with Scott Ian of Anthrax, live on VH1.
Dizzee Rascal is a popular male Grime artist. He's on tour, and plays Irving Plaza in NYC Saturday night
I saw Twisted Sister perform as Bent Brother at (the now closed) Lamour in Brooklyn (1 or 2 years ago - I actually have pictures somewhere.)
Lady Sovereign is a popular female Grime artist. Fluxblog's MP3 post today has a Lady Sovereign remix, and a mashup of The Rapture's Sister Savior with Mobb Deep's Got it Twisted ("Twisted Sister") (actually no relation to the Dee Snider fronted band)
Previously
the VICE article I posted talked about Grime
Unreleased MIA & a Lady Sovereign remix
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The Bravery Diss (Headliner) Duran Duran
"After the Bravery and the Killers feuded about who influenced who, there's seems to be another controversy brewing that involves the Bravery. Duran Duran announced last week that the Bravery will be opening for them in Birmingham on May 28.
But it appears the Bravery's Sam Endicott is not a big Duran Duran fan. In fact, he dislikes the band's music and does not appreciate the comparison with the '80s pop group."
Read Arjan's interview | Also reported on Stereogum
Related
The NY Times reviewed Duran Duran's recent NYC performance
Chart Attack reviewed the recent Toronto show
Gakwer reports on the Bravery getting beat up
Pitchfork gives the Bravery a 5.3
Central Village looks back at the Bravery
Central Village saw (1 of the 2) Bravery shows @ Bowery Ballroom
The NY post reviewed one too
The Bravery, Killers, Bloc Pary, Green Day & others playing Oxegen festival
Previously
The Killers are playing Summerstage
Colin Meloy Disses Bright Eyes
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Songs about the Subway | MP3s
I love the subway. I hate the subway. I think most New Yorkers share my sentiment. We love it until something happens. Then we hate it.
A day doesn't go by that I don't have at least one interesting (usually positive) experience on the subway. Sometimes they are really special. Last Sunday (April 10, 2005) I was on my way to see M. Ward and CocoRosie at Bowery Ballroom. There were about ten people in the subway car I chose. Three of them were playing banjos. Singing and harmonica-playing followed. A group of kids boarded the train a stop later. They started laughing, square-dancing, and creating beats with their feet. Everyone in the car clapped after every song. This lasted a full six stops before the guys from Brooklyn-based Banjorama exited the train (on the way to a gig I think).
It's not hard to believe that multiple artists sing about the NYC subway system. MP3 blog Locus St posted some songs for download that fit that description. The collection includes Duke Ellington, Le Tigre, The Last Poets, New York Dolls, and Tom Waits.
Related
Metros and Subways in Songs
New York City MTA Subway Music - Pots-N-Pans
NPR: NYC Subway Turns 100
The Unwritten Code of Subway Performers, Written
New York City Subway Music
The Subway: Center Stage for Some Performers
Book: Subway Art
Book: The Mole People
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April 19, 2005
Andrew Bird Downloads, News & Shows
According to LargeHearted Boy, "Andrew Bird is one of the most talented songwriters today, and his albums' arrangements are simply sublime. His live shows allow the craft of his songwriting to come to the foreground..."
Tickets for Andrew Bird's May 20th show at Knitting Factory in NYC on sale tomorrow. More Cowbell has all the tour dates.
Andrew was just added to the Internet Archive. That means lots of free music. LargeHearted Boy has the links.
PopMatters has an interview.
Previously
Andrew Bird on KCRW & playing Southpaw
A streaming Andrew Bird documentary
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Battle of the Band Names
"Just when we’d started to figure out the difference between the Kills, Stills, Thrills and Chills, a whole new set of same-name bands arrives to wreak havoc on our orderly rock world."
Previously
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Summerstage 2005 | $$$ shows Announced
Most of the summer concerts at NYC's Central Park Summerstage are free. A few cost money. The money ones are now public knowledge. David Byrne, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, Broken Social Scene, Stars, The Killers, and more
Previously
Even More Summer Concerts | Dinosaur Jr.
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The 50 Cent Korn Head Game Conspiracy
The Game was a member of 50 Cent's G-Unit posse. Then The Game released his own critically acclaimed (ok, not all critics) album featuring 50 Cent on some tracks. Then 50 said he hates the Game, and a shooting occurs. Then 50's album is released. Then 50 and Game make up. Meanwhile, Brian "Head" Welch quits Korn after finding God. Then Brian picks a fight with 50 (and a song is released). AND NOW, The Game is collaborating with (Welch-free) Korn. What does it all mean?? What next?
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Stream the NYC KEXP Shows
The Fiery Furnaces, Tori Amos, Phoenix, Mike Doughty, and more at KEXP's special NYC listening section.
I was actually all set to go to the Tori Amos one, but staying out too late the night before made it impossible for me to make it uptown by 10 am (took off of work and everything).
Central Village made it to Phoenix, DDIHC, and The Fiery Furnaces.
Previously
New Fiery Furnaces Songs | KEXP Stream, MP3 Download
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Peter Murphy Touring | Bauhaus
"Peter Murphy, the gaunt frontman of Eighties goth-rock pioneers Bauhaus, is readying an international tour in support of his eighth solo album, Unshattered. The jaunt kicks off just days after a Bauhaus reunion concert on April 30th at the Coachella music festival in California"
5/16: New York, B.B. King's
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April 18, 2005
MTVu | Top 10 Videos
10. The Bravery
9. Akon
8. The Mars Volta
7. The Arcade Fire
6. Kaiser Chiefs
5. My Chemical Romance
4. K'naan
3. Matisyahu
2. Eisley
1. Aesop Rock
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Matisyahu @ Irving Plaza, NYC | Pics
When someone first offered me two free tickets to see a Hasidic Jew who sings reggae, I assumed it was a joke (see 2 Live Jews). Then I watched the video on Matisyahu's official site, and realized he was more than for real. He was actually really good.
So I went to the sold out show at Irving Plaza (capacity 1000?) Sunday night (April 17, 2005), and I realized that he was more than really good. If I do a 'top ten shows of the year,' this one has a serious shot at making the list. And where have I been? There were more people looking for extra tickets than outside The Arcade Fire. There were more people dancing than Bloc Party. There were more people crowd surfing than at Mudvayne.
Matisiyahu raps better than M.I.A., sings better than Annie, and is even more inspirational than Kimya Dawson. And as far as reggae goes, he hangs with the best of them. If you don't believe me, look at the flyer for Carifest happening at Randall's Island in NYC on July 10th. (he beatboxes too)
Matisyahu's story is almost as interesting as his talent....
"A few days later at his home in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, Matisyahu discussed his unusual journey. Named Matthew Miller by his parents ("Matisyahu" roughly means "Matthew" in Hebrew), he grew up in White Plains, N.Y., in a Reconstructionist Jewish household.
"I've always wanted to sing," he said. "I participated in gospel choirs, performed in theater productions — anything that would enable me to sing." He left high school at 17 to follow the jam band Phish around the country.
He was already a big fan of reggae music, and he began performing in the parking lot outside of the concerts. He finished high school at an alternative program in Oregon, where he fell in with some musicians and began performing in concert. However, he left that when he returned east to study at Arts in Context, an undergraduate program at the New School for Social Research."
MP3s
At his official site
At his record label (JDub) site
live shows from 2004 at the Internet Archive
live shows from 2005 at the Internet Archive
His album (live at Stubbs in Austin) comes out tomorrow (55 minutes from when I'm writing this). You can order it at Amazon (it's got video on it too). These photos are from the Irving Plaza show.
When I say "Matis," you say "Yahu" - "Matis!"
Crowd Surfing
Previously
Joanna Newsom Reggaeton Bridges and Balloons Remix | MP3
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The 100 Greatest Albums of all Time
The Streets beat out Rod Stewart by two places.
100 Greatest Albums Full List (via Daily Refill)
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Cats are Weaker than Humans
Or is it humans are weaker than cats? Regardless, two things I like are cats and The Weakerthans. That's why I really like the MP3 containing post at 3Hive today (and don't like hunting cats).
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This Week's Shows
What's happening in NYC this week? My weekly post is up at Gothamist.
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I Was Not Shot While Photographing a Concert
This is why I generally don't use flash.
Concerts I recently shot:
Beck @ Hiro Ballroom
Annie @ Tribeca Grand
Fiery Furnaces @ Webster Hall
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April 17, 2005
Save the Robots --> Guernica --> Live Music
Before I copy and paste the following story, I should state for the record that: I met David Lee Roth and John Norris, didn't meet Seal, and witnessed an obnoxiously drunk girl run for the door after being poisoned with Visine by a bartender (or so I thought)... all at Save the Robots circa 1994. That said...
"East Village landmark club Guernica has been saved. SCOTT LONG, ROBERT JOHNSON, and JC SCRUGGS (all formerly of the Knitting Factory) have teamed up with former Wetlands GM CHARLEY RYAN to open the space once known as Save the Robots with more of a focus on live music. "It'll be the same eclectic mix you're getting at the Knitting Factory except there will be a lot more DJ stuff going on following shows and upstairs," says Johnson. Though the venue isn't christened yet they are aiming for a mid-May opening."
Previously
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Thunderbirds are Now! Rock, Tour & Play Knitting Factory
Joey was all like "Did you know Thunderbirds are Now! are playing at Knitting Factory on May 12th? And I was all like "Well sorta, maybe...should I know about this?" And then Tiny Mix Tapes was all like "these guys are Detroit's newest sensation and they're touring all over the freakin place," and Pitchfork was like, "yeah, we'll give them an 8." I was like "hmmm." Splendid was all like "Give me these guys over the Futureheads or Bloc Party any day". So I went and got myself a copy of Justamustache. After hearing them for myself, I wondered why anyone would compare them to Bloc Party. (I'm thinking more Warped Tour than Coachella), and Soviet Panda was just like, "their live show is phenomenal," and I didn't really need convincing because I was already over at Ticketweb buying myself one of those $7.00 tickets. (Don't say I didn't warn you, and don't say I ended this post without mentioning Les Savy Fav once.)
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Eugene Mirman & Bobby Tisdale | 3 Nights @ Pianos
Eugene Mirman is probably my favorite comedian right now. (not that I've really seen enough of them to make that statement). There are some MP3s and videos on his site, but the best is seeing him live...
"Celebrating three years of Invite Them Up, their acclaimed east village comedy/ variety show, Eugene Mirman and Bobby Tisdale are recording an album for Comedy Central Records. With various guests over three nights, the tapings will feature many of the people who have made Invite Them Up a good time.
Guests include: Slovin and Allen, Demetri Martin, A.D. Miles, Michael Showalter and Zach Orth, David Cross, Leo Allen, Benjamin and Glazer, Heather Lawless, Jessi Klien, Patrick Borelli, God’s Pottery, Jon Glaser, Langhorne Slim, Marcellus Hall, Aziz Ansari, Tom McCaffery, Todd Barry, Craig Wedren, Amy Miles and Shonali Bhomik, Mike Birbiglia, Andy Blitz and more."
tix: $10, May 1-3, Pianos, NYC
Previously
Eugene Mirman w/ The Red Wine Boys | Pics
Eugene Mirman, Cross, Barry, & Wilco | Pics
David Cross Porn | Wear Your Own Fur
Aziz Ansari also went to Beck
Eugene Mirman & Aziz Ansari do a skit about M.I.A.
Todd Barry & Sarah Silverman | Blurry Pics
Craig Wedren sang with Angela McCluskey
Craig Wedren and Amy Miles play in Baby
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Patti Smith Playing CBGB
Newsweek interviewed Patti Smith a few weeks ago...
"A pioneer of New York City’s vibrant punk scene, Patti Smith is arguably the most influential woman in rock."
NEWSWEEK: What’s your take on the possible closure of CBGB?
Patti Smith: I have various thoughts on it. I have the Jackie Onassis spirit of preservation of our historic architecture. One of the things that has drawn so many people down to the Bowery area—the people living there and the housing and shops and all of the revitalization of that area—was CBGB.
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Patti is playing CBGB on May 1st. Tickets are on sale.
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Previously
CBGB to move to Vegas?
Patti Smith @ Carnegie Hall | Pics
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Hiro Ballroom Racist? | (and the Bitter Blogger)
The Bloc Party hating, M. Ward doubting, music critic bashing (ironic?) (who was later confronted by Amy Phillips), Columbia University going, 'I_AM_JAPAN,' won tickets to the Beck show at Hiro Ballroom...
"0715: They finally open the doors. We enter Hiro, and we get it. Asian themed. The stage is a horrible wooden facade, with a dragon spewing smoke from its eyes and mouth. Stereotypes abound. Innumberable paper lanterns. Nonsense Japanese script on the walls. Stereotypes abound. Red walls and faux-bamboo mezzanine. Stereotypes abound, albeit confused ones."
Previously
Beck @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Bloc Party @ Webster Hall On Sale Today
M Ward @ Knitting Factory | Pics | Joanna Newsom Cover
Music Blog Panel @ Columbia University | Recap
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April 16, 2005
Jon Brion Playing Tonic
Jon Brion is playing two shows at Tonic on April 27th to coincide with the Tribeca Film Festival.
"Jon Brion has emerged as the most successful of a new crop of film composers who have strayed from the independent music flock. Brion boasts a pop aesthetic honed by his songwriting with The Grays and Jellyfish, as well as his production work with Aimee Mann and Fiona Apple, and his buoyant soundscapes-- often bubbling with enveloping orchestral strokes and theatrical wall-of-sound presentation-- have, most notably, contributed to the maudlin grandeur of film directors P.T. Anderson and Michel Gondry." - Pitchfork
"It's that very obsessive dedication and guaranteed quality that has made Brion somewhat of an industry legend. His tight-pinched hooks and broad lush strokes, his mastery of countless kooky instruments and his jaw-dropping creativity have racked an impressive resume. He has helped shape and define the careers of Aimee Mann and Fiona Apple and produced countless others, including Rhett Miller, the Eels and Rufus Wainright. Critically acclaimed movie director Paul Thomas Anderson also recruited Brion to oversee the soundtracks for his movies Magnolia and Punch Drunk Love." - Rolling Stone
Listen to Jon Brion at CD Baby
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Listen to Pitchfork
Pitchfork now beta testing internet radio WPFM online at
http://pitchforkmedia.com:8000
To access from Winamp:
1) Open Winamp
2) Right-click in the top window
3) Choose "Play"
4) Then choose "URL"
5) Then type in http://pitchforkmedia.com:8000
To access from iTunes:
1) Open iTunes
2) Click "Advanced"
3) Then choose "Open stream"
4) Then type in http://pitchforkmedia.com:8000
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Tarantula Plays on Devendra Banhart's new Album
Banhart: Yes, there is an amazing instrumental band from NYC called Tarantula but they have to change their name 'cause some Texas band already took it. Currituck Co., which is Kevin Barker, played on it; Otto Hauser from the Espers played on it; Honey and Adam Forkner from White Rainbow and Jackie-O Motherfucker played on it; Emma O'Donnell [of Jim & Jennie and the Pinetops] played fiddle; Ted Webber from the Hunger Mountain boys played on it;
Devendra Banhart Speaks on "Circular" New Full-Length
Tarantula play Mercury Lounge on May 19th, and Joe's Pub in NYC on June 2nd. More tour dates at their site.
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Devendra, Tarantula, & Kevin Barker @ Tonic | Pics
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Even More Summer Concerts | Dinosaur Jr.
Broken Social Scene with the REUNITED (and touring) Dinosaur Jr!
April 30 - Nada Surf @ South Street Seaport
June 17 - The Bad Plus @ Prospect Park
June 24 - Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra @ Prospect Park
July 21 - New Monsoon & The String Cheese Incident @ Keyspan Park
Jul7 23 - Eddie Palmieri @ Prospect Park
July 14 - Broken Social Scene & Dinosaur Jr @ Central Park Summerstage
Merge just re-released Dinosaur Jr CDs. You can stream some of them on Merge's website.
Previously
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White Stripes | Blue Orchid
"As previously reported, information about The White Stripes’ new single was (presumably accidentally) leaked on the band’s UK record label website (April 5). It was then confirmed that the single would be titled ‘Blue Orchid’."
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Brooklyn Best CMJ Battle of the Bands
BrooklynBest 2005 and CMJ present the Five-Borough Battle of the Bands on June 5th at Grand Army Plaza. Ten music groups of any genre will be chosen by CMJ to perform live. Five judges, including Adam Shore (Vice Records) and Danny Simmons (Def Poetry) will choose one Grand Prize Winner plus a First and Second Runner Up. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a premier performance at the 2005 CMJ Music Marathon in New York City and at the 2005 Brooklyn New Music festival, a selected track on a CMJ compilation, and a ton of great Brooklyn gifts. First and Second Runners-Up will also receive great live performance opportunities.
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Beck @ Hiro Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Beck announced he was playing a "secret" show at Hiro Ballroom in NYC on April 15th, 2005. He sent the info out via his mailing list - one day before tickets went on sale. Word spread across the Internet. Someone told me they even announced the ticket details on 92.3 KRock. It was on NME, Gawker, Yahoo, and every blog.
I'd say there were at least 500 people there. Here's a sample of who was there, and how they got in:
me: Ticketweb, luck, & $25 + service charge
friend I saw there: snuck in by staff
Jann Wenner: Guestlist (walked in the same time as me)
Aziz: patience, determination, & $20
miss modernage: same as Aziz
the oh so quiet show: same as above I think
One commenter summarized it this way:
"eveyone got in...even if you didnt have a ticket...if you didnt have a ticket it was 20 bucks...hahaha to everyone who payed more or even face value...and we got in before the show started with a great view of BECK!!!!"
Celebs rumored to be there: Daryl Hannah (who according to someone in the bathroom, was getting uncomfortably, publicly intimate with her boyfriend), Fabrizio of the Strokes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jann Wenner (as noted above), and The Dandy Warhols.
Keep reading for excerpts from the Craigslist ticket section (and the photos I took)
"I have 2 tickets to the beck show on Friday night. Here is my offer. I need the exterior of my house painted or vinyl sided. If you could do this for me or arrange for a significant discount on professional services, the tickets are yours. References will be required."
"If anyone was at the '98 jones beach show you know it was cool. how about one for 40$?"
"i will pay 200 dollars to not go to the beck show because it appears that anyone that actually got tickets is a pathetic piece of shit. ie anyone that has 1 extra ticket. are you that obsene that you can not get one person you know to see beck with you? im talking directly to you 28 year old cute normal guy. learn how to get laid. just because the IT guy at your job introduced you to beck 4 years ago and arcade fire 4 months ago does not make you cool. you may have gotten tickets but you will always be a joke."
"Hi, how about you if you have an extra Beck ticket,
I'll treat you to a nice sandwich and a cold bottle of Yoohoo!
Pretty please? Thanks."
"PLEASE NEED 2 TIX
NAME YOUR PRICE
WE'LL CALL YOU DADDY"
"I am merely looking for a Beck ticket to the Hiro show if at all possible... I have been a Beck fan since age 7. I realize there are a dearth of these postings, but it is worth trying, as he surpasses nearly everyone I have ever listened. I mean come on he said "too bad better bite the bullet hard son. I didn't have no teeth so I stole his gun"
I am willing to pay up to 80 dollars"
"Me: Beck fan with a new mortgage and an newly uncertain employment future.
You: The world's richest hipster.
I got my ticket in the same way that you didn't get yours yesterday at 5PM.
As you know, there is tremendous demand for this show with no supply of tickets. So prices are going to be high. My price is $5,000.
I am not kidding.
Previous posts on this board have proposed that, in exchange for my ticket, I could hang out with Time Out New York's favorite young comedian, or I could set up an extraordinary tryst with nubile young women who will call me, "Daddy", or I could trade my ticket for a show with the guy from Pavement. Or I could sell it for $200.
Please.
Fifty $100 bills is preferred method of payment, but a bank check made out to cash is also acceptable.
I think I could persuade one other ticket holder to sell his at the same price. So ten G's for two.
Serious inquiries only. Flames will be ignored. This show is going to be fucking great. Touch my ass if you're qualified. Regards."
"I'm DYING to go see Beck and like everyone else, Ticketweb fucked up my order. Anyone have 1 ticket? Name your price."
Please please please
Pretty please with sugar coated candy tutti frutti sprinkles on top?
"I will buy you a few of those ridiculously overpriced Sapporos or Asahis or $5 bottled waters they sell in Hiro! Or a sushi roll from Matsuri next door which is super freakin good sushi.
I'm a Tried and true Beck fan, he is in my top 3! Is there is any way you can help me get in the show? I like totally love Beck. He so rocks my world."
2 tickets for tonight at Hiro ballroom. Please e-mail me with offers
To all of you would-be scalpers:
If you find that the market for four-figure Beck tickets is actually quite thin, let me know. I'm still willing to get gouged for a whole lot more than the $50 you spent for two tickets. Plus my sister and I actually want to go to the show. Thanks!
"$300 for your 2 Beck tickets. Can meet you in manhattan."
"I think another ticket-wanted poster echoed my sentiments: I'd love to see Beck tonight, but I can't afford $200 for a ticket. I'd be willing to pay up to $75, however, so if you have an extra ticket you're willing to part with for a non-usurious amount of money, please let me know!"
"Willing to give up 2 BECK tix for hiro tonight, you must be female age 20 to 25 and be willing to perform oral sex for 1/2 hr in my car. must remove shirt and bra, your friend can be there for security. giving 2 tix e me "
"Dying to see Jeff Beck at Hiro tonight ( I hope Rod Stewart sits in) - $500. Beck-ola motherfuckers! I'm an old-time rocker. I like my whiskey brown and my women browner? I'm just looking for a chance to taste his licks, man. Help me rock my balls off. "
"Beck Ticket @ Hiro Ballroom, Am Muslim, will eat Pork for ticket. You heard me right, Cat Stevens got me into Islam and now I am fairly devout in my practice. Sure, sometimes I sneak a cigarette, but no alcohol or anything too bad. Tonight however, I will make an exception. If you have an extra ticket for the Beck show tonight you can take me to a Chinese restataunt beforehand and I will eat whatever you want, even PORK. I'll eat pork ribs, pork loin, pork pastrami, whatever. Or, if you prefer, I will pork you.
Remember, I was into Beck before you were."
Offering 125 for a single ticket - may be able to go a little higher- can get back to you by 6:15pm
My brother has two tickets to tonites show, but unfortunately he was killed in a car accident last nite. He left me the tickets in his last dieing words. I'm asking $1000.00 each to help pay for his funeral..
i've got 4 tix to the shins on monday and am willing to trade them for 2 tix to beck tonite. let me know if you're down.
I actually got through on the ticketweb thing and have two tickets waiting for me at will call tomorrow.
I'm asking for special favors from the recipient of my extra ticket. You don't need to pay me anything, but the best offer of "extras" gets to go to the show.
Don't worry - I'm a 28 year old, athletic, attractive, normal guy who just wants to milk this extra Beck ticket thing for all I can:) You don't even need to hang out with me at the show. This can be very discreet and you will be pleasantly surprised by how cute/fun/normal I am.
Let me know your offers. Pictures are helpful. Thanks.
"a short story: a few years ago, i had a few extra tickets for beck's show at lincoln center (smallish venue, don't remember the name). anyway, instead of going on craigslist or eBay and trying to make a shitload of $$, i went on the beck.com BBS (now sadly defunct), and sold them at FACE VALUE to some desparate fan. I didn't do it so that someday in the future some generous soul would sell me their extra beck tickets, but I figured I'd just tell this story and see if any beck fans get touched deep down inside. As a practical note, I am willing to pay more than face value, but do not want to get shafted. so, let me know. would be much appreciated. thanks."
Who can sell me two tickets? Name a price. I am very poor though...I love him & since he married someone else, at least maybe I can go see him on my birthday!!!! Please help.
"Hello All,
I am in desperate search of Beck tickets for the show on 4/15 at the Hiro Ballroom. Really just need one for myself, but I'd be willing to take as many extras as you may have available, as I have many friends who want to go. Looking to pay face value please, just as I always sell any extras I have for face. "
I really would like to go with my girlfriend but I only have one ticket to see the magical wizard of rhythm.
If you are selling, please please email me at below. I will pay money and if neccessary perform an interpretive dance.
thanks, a
I will pay $200 for a pair of tickets to the Beck show Friday night at the Hiro Ballroom
"I have two tickets to Family Guy Live on April 29th. I paid $80. I will trade them if someone has 2 tickets to Beck tomorrow night. Please?"
Previously
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April 15, 2005
Annie @ Tribeca Grand, NYC | Pics
I don't really have time to write anything about this right now, but unlike Central Village, and like Fluxblog (whose site is bugging out right now, so no link), I enjoyed the free Annie show at Tribeca Grand last night (April 14th, 2005).
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April 14, 2005
Secret NYC Beck Gig
In case you didn't hear the secret yet, Beck tickets go on sale at 5:00.
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Kelly Osbourne says Coachella better than Ozzfest
Kelly told Blender Magazine, "My mom gets really pissed off when I say this, but it's the world's best music festival. I've had more fun at Coachella than any other show, including Ozzfest."
Related
Mudvayne works in more headlining dates before Ozzfest
Bloc Party Announce Second U.S. Tour
Reunited, and it feels so — wait, who's reuniting again?
Glastonbury 2005 Lineup Announced
Previously
Mudvayne (not LOA) @ Roseland, NYC | Pics
Cocteau Twins Cancel Coachella Reunion
OzzFest 2005 Full Lineup & Dates
Intonation & Lollapalooza | 2 Reasons to go 2 Chicago
More Summer Concerts
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Pitchfork was an MP3 Blog for a Day
on Friday, Pitchfork changed it's usual format of reviewing three songs, to reviewing 3 songs you can download. They have a new Hold Steady track, and two other songs with high ratings.
The Guardian says that MP3 blogs are growing in popularity, attracting thousands of users daily
According to Ultragrrrl, The Big Ticket is an MP3 blog.
According to Blogcritics, Tofu Hut is also an MP3 blog.
Fluxblog, TTIKTDA, Mystery & Misery, Music for Robots & 3hive are MP3 blogs too.
Previously
"The New Tastemakers" | MP3 Blogs
Covers of Mazzy Star & Black Sabbath | MP3
Unreleased M.I.A., Mixes, Diplo & More | MP3s
Brian Head Welch sings to 50 Cent | MP3
Joanna Newsom Reggaeton Bridges and Balloons Remix | MP3
M.I.A. vs Super Mario Brothers | MP3
Bunky | Born to Be a Motorcycle MP3s
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April 13, 2005
Culture Shock 2005 @ SUNY Purchase Lineup Update
Complete Lineup:
April 15th: Yo La Tengo, Rjd2, Head Automatica, Cage, Chromelodeon, Animal Collective, Daughters, Blowfly, C Rayz Walz, Daniel Carter, Magnolia Electric Co., Nicole Schneit
April 16th: Gza and Inspektah Deck w/ DJ Allah Mathematics(wu tang clan), Diplo, The Walkmen, Mr. Vegas, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Cat Power, Lightning Bolt, Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Matt Sweeney Play Superwolf, Gary Wilson, The Danielson Famile, Dan Deacon
Previously
Culture Shock Festival @ SUNY Purchase
I found this;
"it is officially students only. if you show up early you will probably not have any problems as it's an outdoor show and police usually don't do silly things like checking id's at the entrance to campus until it gets later. show will start around 1 or 2pm and run until 11pm. if it rains and gets moved indoors, then you might have some trouble getting in without being a student or a guest of a student.. "
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Stream the Annie Album | Elkland, The National
For all those still wondering what this Annie Anniemal album actually sounds like, you can now stream the whole thing (at VICE, who is managing the album campaign).
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via Stereogum who has also has links to stream the new Elkland and The National albums.
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Elkland is opening for Erasure at all ten shows.
Gothamist just interviewed the National which came right before the band's album release party in Williamsburg.
Previously
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The Fiery Furnaces @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics
I was upset when the Saturday night (April 9th, 2005) Fiery Furnaces show got moved from Bowery Ballroom to Webster Hall, but it turned out not bad at all. In fact, it turned out really, really good. I don't know how they (remember how to) play so many songs in a row without a break, and the new stuff sounded great.
Links to other reviews at the end of this post.
I was initially upset that I missed the smaller Northsix show Thursday night. It ends up I picked the right Fiery Furnaces show, though strangely Bloc Party was also off on Thursday night.
They were danceable, a bit campy, somewhat dark and sexy as all hell.
Saturday's show ranks somewhere in the middle of my live Furnaces experiences.
The Webster Hall show kicked the ba-liztex outta Thighsday's show at N6.
Previously
The Fiery Furnaces will be back this summer
I saw a body in the road after this show
New Fiery Furnaces Songs | KEXP Stream, MP3 Download
Fiery Furnaces @ Bowery Ballroom | Pics
Fiery Furnaces @ The Siren Festival 2004 - pics
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Erasure Q&A & Signing @ Borders in NYC & Stuff
Erasure play their first of ten shows in a row at Irving Plaza in NYC Thursday night.
They'll be doing an instore signing at Borders Books on Columbus Circle at 4 pm on Saturday, April 16th.
Then you can see them on Carson Daly April 26th, and Jimmy Kimmel May 12th.
Listen to a zillion Erasure fan mixes.
"In the 1980s, Erasure singer Andy Bell was one of the first pop stars to come out as gay. In the new millennium, he has become one of the only pop stars to come out as being HIV-positive."
Arjan interviewed Andy Bell
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Music ads hit a fever pitch
"Last summer, Kmart struck a deal with the Raveonettes to feature their song, "That Great Love Sound" in their commercials. Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out" is now being used in a PSP commercial and the Yeah Yeah Yeah's have a new song in an Adidas commercial.
The use of indie songs in both advertisements and superficial shows undermines the artistry and meaning of the song as it is attached to a product, show or brand. While there is no escaping this trend, bands and labels need to be careful not to alienate fans by using their songs to "endorse" a product or show."
MTV fails to push indie rock, prefers the pebbles
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"Among the bands now jamming for Madison Avenue: Franz Ferdinand for the Sony PSP, The Who for Saab, and The Spinners' "Rubberband Man" for OfficeMax. Once a holdout, Led Zeppelin, caved for Cadillac and U2 rocked for iPod. Even Bob Dylan did a spot for Victoria's Secret and Sting revived his music sales in a spot for Jaguar."
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On a related note, a coworker asked me if I ever heard of Franz Ferdinand yesterday. They heard them for the first time in the PSP commercial and immediately (legally) downloaded the song.
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Pixies U.S. Tour Dates | Jones Beach
Pixies are back in NY on June 14th. This time at the, approximately 15,000 capacity, Jones Beach Theater. All the dates at PixiesMuxic.com
Frank Black also has a solo album coming soon.
Previously
Pixies Discs: The Twelve Final Shows
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More Summer Concerts
The summer keeps getting hotter in NYC. Locations TBA:
7/12: Fab Faux w/Willie Nile
7/21: M. Ward
7/27: The Fiery Furnaces
Thx to Manic Mess for the info.
Previously
Summer Concerts are Coming | The Killers, Stars, Calexico, Malkmus
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Mudvayne (not LOA) @ Roseland, NYC | Pics
Last night was one of those nights when everything went wrong. To begin with, I had to sell my Nouvelle Vague tickets. I was able to, but it was unfortunate. Who knows when they'll play again. I sold the tickets so I could celebrate my friend's birthday at the Life of Agony / Mudvayne show at Roseland. Our main (and only) motivation for going was to see Life of Agony (LOA), a band we've been listening to for almost 15 years.
Around noon I realized that the doors opened at 6:00. What show starts at six?? I somehow figured out that the first band was going on at 7:00 (which ended up being wrong. they started at 6:30). Now I had to seriously rush to get there after going home from work. Then another friend of ours bailed. Now we had an extra ticket.
Our plan was to get to the show by 8:00, which we thought would be plenty of time to see both LOA and Mudvayne. At 7:00 we left my Brooklyn apartment in a car. We were going to be early. It was right about the time we entered Manhattan that I realized I forgot the tickets. We turned around, got the tickets, and eventually made it to Roseland, and parked, by 8:40. There was nobody to sell the extra ticket to, and Life of Agony had just left the stage. It wasn't even 9:00, and the third of four bands (a band that sold out two nights in a row at Irving Plaza in 2003) was already finished. Ridiculous.
The good news is, I took these pictures of Mudvayne. The bad news is, Mudvayne didn't really do it for us. We left early and got Indian food.
Related
Mudvayne : Ozzfest's Mainstage Mystery Band Finally Named
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OzzFest 2005 Full Lineup & Dates
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Punk rock in the Holy Land
"We had one of our biggest fans in Israel blow up on a bus. When we were watching our video you could see her on the front row cheering and jumping around. That's when it got personal for me."
"Maybe we like Israel because it's difficult to be a punk here."
Watch the Frontline Special (via Boing Boing)
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Kraftwerk on sale FRIDAY @ 11 am
Tickets on sale Friday @ 11am for the June 1st Kraftwerk show in NYC.
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Kraftwerk Touring, Coming to NYC
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Bloc Party @ Webster Hall On Sale Today
I'm so behind in posting. Friday's Bloc Party show at Bowery Ballroom undid any negative thoughts left in my mind by Thursday's show. People danced, they turned up the volume, and the band was acting completely cool. After one or two songs, they told the crowd how much better they were than Thursday night's crowd. The energy worked both ways. I think bands feed off good crowds, resulting in a better show. The louder sound helped too. We heard a totally new song. They announced the June 14th and 15th Webster Hall dates too. Those tickets go on sale today at noon.
Kele asked why nobody invited Bloc Party to play a block party in Brooklyn. Good question.
Previously
Vice Revealed | Annie too cute, Bloc Party too big | Grime
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April 12, 2005
Vice Revealed | Annie too cute, Bloc Party too big | Grime
A few posts ago, I reported that Vice Records is no longer releasing the Annie album. A few posts ago, I reported seeing Vice Records signee, Bloc Party, at Bowery Ballroom. If you haven't heard yourself say "grime" yet, you probably will soon. If you haven't heard Vice's Run the Road Grime compilation, you probably should. The Streets. DFA 1979. The list goes on.
How does the mysterious Vice do it? What's their story? What happened with Annie?
“We love the Annie record. But this is a tough one, because I do feel like Vice Records is not just about music. It’s also all the different Vice entities, and for what Vice sort of means to people, having that incredibly cute Norwegian pop singer doesn’t really fit the mold, no matter how great she is.”
"The buzz surrounding Bloc Party has exploded in recent weeks, and as the band is on the verge of mainstream exposure, Vice is learning to handle a new beast."
Those answers at more at the Columbia Spectator: The Virtues of Vice
Thanks to Joey of Tale of Two Cities and NOW Curbed for the link.
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The Hold Steady @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
The Hold Steady opened for Eagles of Death Metal at Bowery Ballroom Tuesday, April 5th, 2005. Their new album, Separation Sunday, comes out on May 3rd. I have a copy, and I love it. Their live show is good too. On May 19th, they'll be headlining Bowery Ballroom. Tickets are on sale for that.
It's impossible to talk about singer Craig Finn, and not bring up a Jello Biafra comparison. Throw in some old Springsteen for good measure. Finn told the crowd that "it’s good to be back in a bar band."
Download one track here and another track here.
Download some Jello Biafra spoken word.
Previously
The Hold Steady @ Mercury Lounge | Report
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April 11, 2005
Music Picks posted at Gothamist
That was really hard. Find out what NYC shows are happening this week in my latest Gothamist post.
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Jay Farrar, Tracy Bonham, & Maria Taylor playing Housing Works
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe continues its monthly acoustic music series, Live From Home with a performance by artists, Jay Farrar of Son Volt, Tracy Bonham, and Maria Taylor.
Friday, April 15 at 7:30PM. Tickets for this show are $25 and on sale now.
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Mike Doughty @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Damon & Naomi @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
Emiliana Torrini @ Housing Works, NYC | Pics
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Mariah Carey Shutting Down Times Square Tuesday Morning
"With Times Square as the stage's backdrop, Mariah will perform five songs on ABC Television's Good Morning America between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. (EST)on April 12. GMA will close down 44th Street to all vehicular traffic between 6th Avenue and Broadway, and only Mariah's hordes of fans will be able to access the performance area."
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The correct Annie in NYC Info
The previously posted info on Annie's NYC appearance this week was partially incorrect.
Annie is playing live for FREE at Tribeca Grand on Thursday night. RSVP NECESSARY: sessions@tribecagrand.com
She's also doing 'closed session' at Sirius satellite radio on Tuesday and DJing Saturday at Misshapes.
Her album comes out June 7th in the United States on Big Beat Records (an affiliate of Atlantic Records) (not Vice anymore).
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Annie Anniemal Remixes | Download
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April 10, 2005
Body in the Road on 10th Street | Dios Malos
(warning: potentially disturbing photos below the fold)
Saturday night started like any other Saturday night. I attended the Fiery Furnaces show at Webster Hall. Dios Malos opened. It was an early concert because Webster Hall wants the indie rockers out before the regulars arrive. Dios invited the crowd to join them at Kate's Joint after the show. For those that don't know, Kate's Joint is one of the finest vegetarian establishments in NYC. I hadn't had dinner, so I convinced everyone I was with to take Dios up on their offer.
We took a taxi from Webster (11th St & 3rd Ave) to Kate's (4th St & Ave B). Heading east on 10th, "Hotel California" was playing on the radio (related: the Eagles just happened to be in town). The cab driver was cursing about all the traffic that day. We were making ourselves laugh. Suddenly there was a commotion in front of us. People ran into the street to tell us to stop driving forward. We looked ahead, and saw a body lying twisted in the road.
Deciding at that moment to live up the NYC cabbie stereotype, our driver tried to drive around the body. We screamed at him to stop. He wouldn't. We demanded to get out right there. He stopped the meter. We paid. He drove around the body by himself.
10th Street goes two ways between A & B. There was a mini-van stopped a few feet behind the body. It had been traveling in the opposite direction than us. There was a lady behind the wheel. The little girl in the passenger seat was most likely her daughter. The windshield was smashed. A hat was dangling on the windshield wiper.
A few people were on the phone with the police. A man, who ran out of his apartment after hearing a loud bang, was telling us what happened. The 21 year old kid lying on the pavement motionless before us, COULD speak. He used his voice to tell us that he couldn't feel his legs. I'm not a doctor, but I sighed relief when someone asked him to wiggle his feet, and he could. There was no blood, and he could talk - both good signs.
I had my camera with me. What to do? Obviously whipping out a camera in this situation would be the wrong thing to do. A fire truck was the first emergency vehicle on the scene. Five or six firefighters jumped out of the truck and started doing what they do. At that point, I knew the injured man was in good hands. I pulled out my camera. An ambulance and a cop showed up. The cop was the first person to talk to the panicking woman sitting behind the wheel of the damaged vehicle. I wonder if anyone asked her if she was ok the whole time.
Everything seemed under control. We left and walked the rest of the way to Kate's. Dios wasn't there when we got there, but did eventually show up. They hung at the bar. We had our own little party going on at a back table. Before we left, I said hello to the singer, and told him I enjoyed the show.
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Intonation & Lollapalooza | 2 Reasons to go 2 Chicago
Feel like vacationing in Chicago this summer? Arrive in time for Pitchfork's Intonation Music Festival (July 16-17). Confirmed acts so far include The Decemberists, The Fiery Furnaces, The Go! Team, Broken Social Scene, Will Oldham, The Wrens, A.C. Newman, and more.
Sightsee from the 18th until to the 22nd.
Then check out the new Lollapalooza on July 23rd and 24th. It's not a touring festival. One weekend only. Only in Chicago. They're promising 70 bands on 5 stages. Beck, the Killers, Kings of Leon and Widespread Panic are all rumored to be playing.
Lollapalooza promoters sold out 2,000 specially priced advance tickets in 80 minutes
LOLLA-FOR-LOSERS: WHY TWO-DAY CONCERTS SUCK TEN YEARS LATER
Definitions of the word: intonation
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April 9, 2005
Summer Concerts are Coming | The Killers, Stars, Calexico, Malkmus
Every year I wait in anticipation for the summer concert schedules. Central Park, Prospect Park, Coney Island, South Street Seaport, etc... NYC is full of kick-ass free outdoor shows all summer long. It's a bit too early for full schedules to be posted, but some shows are starting to leak out. Stars @ Summerstage is the big news here. (CORRECTION: Stars WITH Death Cab For Cutie & The Decemberists @ Summerstage is the big news here - thanks commenter!)
Here they all are:
June 4th: The Killers @ Central Park Summerstage
June 11th: They Might Be Giants @ South Street Seaport
June 15th: Arlo Guthrie @ Battery Park
June 25th: New Pornographers @ Prospect Park Bandshell
July 16th: Coney Island Siren Festival (check out this pic)
July 19th: Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris @ Central Park Summerstage
July 4th: Stephen Malkmus & Yo La Tengo @ Battery Park
July 14th: Calexico @ Castle Clinton National Monument
July 15th: Shelby Lynne @ Central Park Summerstage
July 17th: Brazilian Girls, Femi Kuti & Timmy Regisford @ Central Park Summerstage
August 5th: Brad Mehldu & Jason Moran @ Central Park Summerstage
August 18th: Stars, Death Cab for Cutie, & The Decemberists @ Central Park Summerstage
The 2005 Rocks Off Boat Cruise show schedule was also posted
And the Warped Tour will be at Randall's Island on August 13th.
and here's another update: just because rumors are fun, a birdie told me there's a chance the Arcade Fire could play Siren.
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April 8, 2005
Seal Hunt Protest & Judy Greer
Cityrag has the details on the Seal Hunt protest.
Cityrag also saw Judy Greer on the Lower East Side, not long after Judy saw the Flaming Lips
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Bloc Party @ The Bowery, Green Day @ Pianos
Bloc Party played the first of two shows at Bowery Ballroom in NYC Thursday night (April 7th, 2005). Thanks to Kathryn Yu for the above picture.
SCALPING
Tickets were going for $100 a pop outside the venue. The block was filled with people looking and hoping for a miracle. Kele (singer) asked the crowd who paid the most to get in. Someone in the front screamed $200. He gave them his laminated pass and asked him/her to sell it on E-bay to recoup some of that loss.
NO DANCING
The show was both awesome and frustrating at the same time (like being tied up and tickled?). The complaint? More people stood around with their arms folded than danced. (like Toronto) There was a small pocket of communal dancing and excitement going on in the front (which I eventually found my way to), but the rest of the crowd might as well have been sitting. My favorite line from Kele: "I don't care what magazine you work for. You can have fun and dance." (or something like that).
A few times I just closed my eyes, and pretended I was back at Roxy. There should be a mandatory open bar for an hour before every Bloc Party performance. I think that would have helped.
WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE?
As also reported at the Modern Age, Bloc Party thought they were funny by pretending to start songs by The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Radiohead, and Coldplay. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Bloc Party's intent was to pick on those bands and the people that like them. Funny? a little. Cocky? a lot.
INTERMISSION
After about 30 minutes of playing, Bloc Party left the stage. Was it over? No, it was just intermission. Either that, or the encore was really long.
SEEN IN THE CROWD
James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins (yeah, I know - New Yorkers are thinking it would be weird if James WASN'T there) & a member of TV On the Radio.
Mike Dirnt of Green Day with a fan @ Pianos
AFTER PARTY
The after party was at Pianos. Bloc Party, Ultragrrrl, and Karen Plus One were DJing. I went right from Bowery to Pianos, but by the time I got there, there was already a line half way down the block. Not too bad, EXCEPT it was pouring. I had no umbrella, but waited anyway. By the time I got up to the list, I was drenched. Then my name wasn't on the list. Luckily there were enough +1's to go around, and I eventually got in.
I'm not big on after-parties, especially ones on a weeknight, but I'm glad I went. Bloc Party was ('if you want to call it') DJing and generally just hanging out with the full-to-capacity crowd. Iha appeared again. I think I saw Chris Glover.
The really interesting thing happened when I was about to leave at 2am (the same time Human Television was starting to play). I couldn't help but notice Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt from Green Day hangin at the front bar with two large bodyguards close by. (Strange that I had just been talking about Green Day earlier in the day).
I'm a jaded New Yorker, but I still got excited at the sight of them in a bar. I'm not the type to approach celebrities, but I can't say the same for my friend who thinks American Idiot is the best thing since sliced bread. Long story short, this friend and Billie were talking about the meaning of life with their arms around each other for about five minutes. My camera wasn't working, so I unfortunately couldn't capture the Kodak moment.
After Billie left, I ended up outside in a group discussion with Mike Dirnt. Mike is the most conceited, down-to-earth, guy you'll ever meet. He was really, really nice, and had no problem just chillin' with his fans. We asked him if he saw Bloc Party. He hadn't. I'm not sure they even knew it was the after-party. They were in town to play Saturday Night Live (tomorrow). He told us about his plans for a few more albums, mixed with world domination.
Our party was eventually broken up by another endearing fan. I used that opportunity to finally get home and get some sleep. Thanks to Brian for the two photos of Mike Dirnt.
Mike Dirnt of Green Day with a fan @ Pianos
NEXT
Bloc Party are back at Bowery tonight (Friday). Expect more scalping.
And the breaking news is two more scheduled shows at Webster Hall: June 14th & 15th. Tix not on sale yet.
Previously
Green Day playing Giants Stadium
Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand Hotel - pics
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April 7, 2005
Eagles of Death Metal @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Tuesday night (April 5th, 2005), Eagles of Death Metal (EODM) played Bowery Ballroom. It was their fourth, and biggest, show in NYC (I think), and about a week after Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) played Webster Hall. The EODM are just one of a multitude of bands that make up the family most famously represented by QOTSA. Most of that family has participated one way or another in the Desert Sessions, and that's actually where the EODM made their first appearance. The most direct link EODM has to QOTSA is Josh Homme. He sings in QOTSA. He plays drums in EODM, but apparantly not anymore. In fact, EODM's lineup was different by three. New bassist. New guitarist. New drummer. I think most of the crowd shared my confusion when we noticed the person behind the drums was female (and therefore definitely not Josh). Did it matter? No. I think they may actually be better without him: more proof that they're not just a celebrity side project.
According to the Desert Sun, the new bass player is Brian "Big Hand" O'Connor, and on drums was Samantha Maloney from Hole and Motley Crue. Samantha, who's from NYC, had her whole family up in the balcony. We know because more than once the spotlight was put upon them on Jesse (the singer)'s command. Are the changes permanent? I don't know. Maybe not. Both missing members (the band used to just be three people) are touring with Queens of the Stone Age too (Josh and Tim).
The show was great. The place was almost sold out. Everyone was real into it. The encore was classic - tons of girls from the audience got on stage (as you can see in the pics). This post goes out to the ladies.
Previously
Queens of the Stone Age, New Album, Shows
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Stream the new entire new Fischerspooner album
The new Fischerspooner CD came out the other day. Listen to it here.
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Billy Joe on the Sex Pistols | Green Day Tix
Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day talks to Rolling Stone about The Sex Pistols....
"When I first heard them, I was fourteen or fifteen and into a lot of heavy-metal and hard-rock music. I think I was at a girl's house."
That, and more, in Rolling Stone's second edition of the The 100 greatest artists of all time
Tickets go on sale Saturday for Green Day's September 1st performance at Giants Stadium in NJ. In addition to two confirmed California shows, more tour dates to be announced soon
Green Day Artwork Causes Quite A Stir.
Armstrong wanted Green Day to be like Tupac
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Annie in NYC Confirmed
Tuesday 12 April -- Private show at Tribeca Grand
Thursday 14 April -- DJ Set at Tribeca Grand
Saturday 16 April -- DJ Set at MisShapes
I don't know anything else right now.
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Annie Playing NYC in One Week?
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New Fiery Furnaces Songs | KEXP Stream, MP3 Download
As pointed out in my Gothamist post, bands have been playing for KEXP in NYC this week. Yesterday was the Fiery Furnaces, who are also playing Northsix and Webster Hall tonight and Saturday. They played new songs.
KEXP will feature the stream on their homepage at some point.
Download one of those songs at Fluxblog now.
Read more about it at One Louder
Previously
Pancake Mountain | Scissor Sisters, Arcade Fire, Fiery Furnaces
Fiery Furnaces, Cat Power, more | Tribute to Junior Kimbrough
Stream Music & Video @ KCRW & KEXP
Stream all CMJ KEXP Performances -- More Pics
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Ted Leo sounds like Tiny Tim, says Howard Stern
Everyone's been talking about Kelly Clarkson's song, Since You've Been Gone, and Ted Leo's cover of it. Pitchfork reviewed it. Even Kelly (the American Idol) herself is talking about it.
The conversation reached the Howard Stern show today. Howard, Robin and Artie must have been arguing about the song earlier in the show. An audience member called in to defend the song, and he informed them of the Ted Leo cover version. Howard asked who Ted Leo was. Arty (who's going to see the Eagles at MSG tonight) said something (possibly joking) like, "Ted Leo is great. He'll be playing the Garden soon." Long story short, the caller played the Ted Leo version into the phone (and over the radio). "The song is even more gay when a dude sings it," Howard said..."He sounds like Tiny Tim."
I have the Ted Leo version (which I like), but haven't heard the orginal yet (I don't think). Does someone know where I can download it?
The annual Coney Island Village Voice Siren Festival is happening on July 16th, 2005. Ted Leo played in 2003.
Tiny Tim RIP. Read an interview with him.
Howard Stern pulled his radio show out of one Florida market.
Howard Stern begs Viacom to Fire him
Comcast Considers Dropping Stern's E! Show
SEC eyeing Howard Stern's jump to Sirius
Ozzy And Sharon Osbourne Visit Howard Stern
Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter Treated for Cancer Scare
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Andrew Bird Tickets & Stream
Andrew Bird was on KCRW yesterday. Watch or listen to the performance.
Tickets are on sale for his May 22nd show at Southpaw.
Pitchfork gave his latest an 8.3. Stylus gave it a B+.
You can buy it at Amazon.
Previously
Antony, Andrew Bird, Daniel Johnston | Video documentary
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Bloc Party Appears to be On
Kele, the singer of Bloc Party, didn't seem to have any trouble with his voice on Letterman just now. And since we haven't heard otherwise (and based on the comments two posts ago) I assume the Bloc Party shows are on for Thursday and Friday night at the Bowery.
Even the New York Press recommends seeing Bloc Party, and the Village Voice agrees.
Toronto didn't dance. (New York did and did and did)
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"The New Tastemakers" | MP3 Blogs
"Music's cutting edge has shifted from Rolling Stone,radio stations and retail stores to a virtual domain of e-zines, MP3s and audio blogs. Chicago-based Pitchfork leads the way."
"MP3 blogs, where fans post beloved niche songs and comments, are safe middle ground in the downloading wars. Some labels even see them as a marketing tool."
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April 6, 2005
Bloc Party Shows Postponed?
If you didn't already know, it's Bloc Party at the Bowery week. According to a statement published on Music for Robots, there's now a chance the two shows may get postponed. The Philly show they were scheduled to play tonight has been moved to June in a new venue.
My 2 Cents: If they cancel the Bowery shows and reschedule them for Webster Hall (like they've done for The Arcade Fire and The Fiery Furnaces), I'm gonna.... I don't know what I'm gonna do, but I'll be pissed.
Previously
Bloc Party's Silent Alarm, SXSW, and some more Picaresque
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Columbia Music Study | Free Music Downloads
from the FAQ:
How many songs can I download?
You can download as many as you would like. But, before you can download a song, you must first listen to at least part of it and then answer some questions about it.
Where does all this music come from?
The music here comes from a range of up and coming bands from all over the United States and the world.
Proceed to Columbia University's Music Lab
More Information at BoingBoing
Previously
Music Blog Panel @ Columbia University | Recap
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Three Joanna Newsom Torrents
In case you missed them at Largehearted Boy...
Joanna Newsom: 2005-04-02, London [flac]*
Joanna Newsom: 2004-11-04, London [flac]*
Joanna Newsom: "Joanna Newsom Care Package: Various Videos and Webcasts (All Lossy)" [flac,real,mov]
Related
Robert Sandall reviews Joanna Newsom at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Previously
Joanna Newsom News | Hal Willner, (Smog)
Joanna Newsom Reggaeton Bridges and Balloons Remix | MP3
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Feist Wins some Junos, Free iTunes Download
"Behind k-os and Lavigne were rock group Billy Talent, who earned two awards for Group of the Year and Album of the Year and international rising star, Feist who won two awards for New Artist of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year."
K-OS, Billy Talent and Feist win big at the 2005 Juno Awards
Feist For Free (info on the free iTunes track)
Tickets are on sale for Feist in NYC and Pennsylvania
Previously
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Ultragrrrl's Label
Tricia Romano writes...
"Another person I suspect is on a mission for world domination is none other than ULTRAGRRRL a/k/a SARAH LEWITINN. The DJ-blogger-gal-about-town recently quit her job at Spin to start her own record label. Called Stolen Transmission in homage to the JOY DIVISION song, it's a subsidiary of a major label, although she couldn't yet tell me which one because the contract has not been signed. (She's going on vacation first.) "It was suggested by people in the industry that I start a label," she said. "I am not the best writer in the world; it's something I came to grips with. So, I am gonna find bands and make them as big as I can." As one of the early champions of THE KILLERS, FRANZ FERDINAND, and STELLASTAR, she knows whereof she speaks, but she's still operating with caution. "I can do whatever the hell I want," she says. "If I want to sign the dude playing guitar in a subway, I can, but I want to be wise how I spend money." Ultra's got her eye on a band in L.A. that she describes as "THE PIXIES meet the BEACH BOYS. If you go on my iTunes they tower over everyone else in plays." Mum's the word for now, but I bet if we go to her blog there might be a few generous hints. "
Previously
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Keren Ann & Nouvelle Vague | The French are Coming
The Village Voice reports...
""Six years ago, everyone thought French music was horrible," says Dan Cohen of V2 Records, who's been instrumental in bringing both Nouvelle Vague and Air to the U.S. This time, it's not coming in the form of refitted retro or poppy techno, but in the most seductive shape of all: the French chanteuse"
Keren Ann and Nouvelle Vague open up New York ears to the chanteuse nation
Gawker talks about The Village Voice talking about Keren Ann
Previously
Nouvelle Vague | Reviews, Shows, etc...
Keren Ann @ Joe's Pub | Nolita Record Release | Pics
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April 5, 2005
Robin Williams Chillin' in Brooklyn
On my way to work this morning, I happened upon the Brooklyn set of The Night Listener. I was able to snap two pictures of Robin Williams playing a homosexual radio DJ before gettting told, "no pictures." I'm not sure, but that might be Sandra Oh sitting next to him.
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Music Mashup | Fischerspooner, Iron & Wine, Nancy Sinatra, etc...
Back in December, I saw Nancy Sinatra perform at Joe's Pub. Just the other day, Evan Dando made a special appearance at the Ben Kweller/Walkmen show. Evan teamed up with Sabrina Brooke to cover a Nancy Sinatra song. Download it at 'Between thought and expression'
Iron & Wine's new album is the first one that turned me into a fan of his form of folk. Kellis brings the boys to the yard. Massive Attack was accused of liking boys (or was it girls?). Download a mashup of all three artists.
Fischerspooner's new album was released today. People are covering Bjork for charity. Download a mashup of Bjork and Fischerspooner.
Fischerspooner is playing a bunch of small shows in honor of the new album. Maybe Scissor Sisters will stop by to show their fellow NYC electroclash-scene-born brothers some support. Download a mashup of Scissor Sisters and Fischerspooner.
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CocoRosie
In my experience, the haters far outnumber the lovers when it comes to CocoRosie. One of the (not so) great concert moments in recent NYC history was the booing they received opening for TV on the Radio at Southpaw. So many times I meant to write a nice big post in their defense. It hasn't happened yet. In the meantime, check out RadioKRUD's review, two MP3s included.
Previously
Antony & The Johnsons / CocoRosie @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
Devendra Banhart (CocoRosie) @ Tonic, NYC | Pics
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Be in a video with Joan Jett (or be Joan Jett)
Seeking punk extras for "Eyeliners" Music Video: Seeking non-paid extras for Eyeliners "Destroy" music video featuring Joan Jett shooting in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, April 9th AND/OR Sunday, April 10th. Looking to cast Male and female "Punk types," 18-25 years old, any ethnicity to be on set for about 5 hours on the shoot day(s).
Also seeking:
Female Joan Jett Body Double (preferably with short black hair, but not required).
Must be 5'5 and be able to run around and be active on set. Pay is $100 cash.
The video is Directed by up and coming Director Greg Olliver.
Please submit your photo, availability and contact information to eyelinersvideo@aol.com ASAP and the Production Company will contact you if chosen.
Perviously
Free Joan Jett Show @ Webster Hall, NYC
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Covers of Mazzy Star & Black Sabbath | MP3
I love Mazzy Star and I love Black Sabbath, and now I love Coverville. His new podcast features the Cardigans covering Black Sabbath, Flickerstick covering Mazzy Star, Ben Folds Five doing the Flaming Lips and much more. Download the 1 hour podcast MP3.
While we're on podcasts, did you get episode #5 of Hoboken Rock City yet?
And for something completely random, buy Mike's Simpsons collection.
Previously
John Martyn Covers Portishead | MP3
Watch & Listen | Paul Hester of Crowded House
Hoboken Rock City | Indie Rock Podcast MP3s, Fez & more
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Unreleased M.I.A., Mixes, Diplo & More | MP3s
Aeki Tuesday pointed out this M.I.A goldmine with unreleased tracks, mixes featuring M.I.A. (and Fannypack, Human League, etc...), Diplo mixes, a really good Lady Sovereign remix, and more MP3s for download.
And in the news....
"For entertainment, the file-sharing faithful brought laptops and books. Disabato also brought an iPod shuffle loaded with controversial music from Dangermouse, a DJ known for causing a kerfuffle when he illegally mixed the Beatles' White Album with Jay Z's The Black Album. He also included a bootleg mix called "Piracy Funds Terrorism," by MIA and Diplo, on his iPod."
Camping Out for the Grokster Case
Previously
LCD Soundsystem and M.I.A. Touring
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The Psychedelic Furs Touring, playing Supper Club
The Psychedelic Furs are touring, which isn't actually a rare thing since they got back together in 2000 (as evidenced in their live show archives)
They play the Supper Club in NYC tonight (April 5th). I didn't find that out until after I did the Gothamist post. I won't bother updating it because there are so many other shows Tuesday night anyway.
Download some Furs off their site.
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April 4, 2005
LCD Soundsystem @ Bowery & Webster Hall
Tickets are on sale for LCD Soundsystem's gig at Webster Hall on June 10th.
Everyone and their mother was at the Bowery show Saturday night...
Tale of Two cities says that James Murphy is So New York it Hurts.
More in the Monitor has a review.
Fluxblog was there too. So was One Louder and The Modern Age.
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This Week's Music Picks @ Gothamist
I have a new job. You can now read my rundown of this weeks's NYC shows at Gothamist.
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April 3, 2005
LCD Soundsystem @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
These pictures are from LCD Soundsystem's performance Saturday night, April 2nd, 2005 at Bowery Ballroom in NYC.
Previously
LCD Soundsystem & M.I.A. Touring
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Brian Head Welch sings to 50 Cent | MP3
Brian Head Welch's upcoming reality show just adds to the suspicion that this is all some publicity stunt, but anyway...
"For the second time in as many weeks, Welch has written an open letter to the platinum-plus rapper, detailing his efforts to deliver what he calls "a personal letter from God" to him.
Welch had previously explained that while on religious holiday in Israel, God told him to write a song for 50. And now he's sent over the lyrics to that song, called "A Cheap Name," which not only touch upon 50's past (most notably the 2000 shooting where he was hit nine times), but call upon him to change his ways:
"My little boy/ Bow your head in shame/ You've disgraced your father's name now/ It's time for you to lose," the lyrics read in part. "Your little toys/ Won't save you from shot 10/ Without me you will not win, no/ I swear you'll lose."
Welch explained that "A Cheap Name" was not an attack on 50, but rather a "message from God" (the last line in the song is "Love, Jesus"). And as he explained further in his letter, Welch only wants the rapper to change the way he lives his life, because, as he put it, "God told me there will be many attempts made to kill you by the enemy." (from Zone 94.1)
Download: A Cheap Name (MP3)
Related
MP3 came from the official site of Brian Head Welch
Brian "Head" Welch Testifies Before 10,000
Previously
Queens of the Stone Age bust on Brian
More Fun with Brian Head Welch
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Watch & Listen
Jarvis Cocker hosted a BBC radio show. Listen at the BBC.
Stereogum posted a mashup of Scissor Sisters & George Michael (and more)
Watch or Listen to Beck perform on Morning Becomes Eclectic
I saw Sin City Friday night. I liked it. It looked really cool. Great comic book adaptation. Boring at times. Listen to an interview with writer and co-director Frank Miller at KCRW.
Stream a performance by Low at KEXP
Local favorites, Les Sans Culottes, are featured on NPR.
Mia Doi Todd performed live at NPR. Stream that performance.
NPR profiled M.I.A. with tracks to stream.
Just Concerts has a streaming performance by Stars from 2002.
Rilo Kiley performed live for XFM radio. Listen to that.
Check out a streaming performance by Har Mar Superstar at XFM.
Stream some tracks off the new Verve Remixed compilation.
Download a new (live) Radiohead track and others.
Listen to the new Weezer song here.
The Modern Age points to some streams and mp3s by Tom Vek ("the next James Murphy/Beck/It Boy")
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April 2, 2005
Antony, Andrew Bird, Daniel Johnston | Video documentary
There's a Dutch show called R.A.M. that posts all their episodes online as streaming video.
A recent one hour episode featured interviews and performances by Daniel Johnston, Antony & The Johnsons, Andrew Bird, and jazz musician, Albert Ayler. It's really, really good, mostly in English, and you can watch it here. (note: "Video" link in the far right column)
Related
Download an MP3 of TV on the Radio covering Daniel Johnston
A new documentary about Daniel Johnston premiered at SXSW
Antony and the Johnsons are touring Europe soon
Andrew Bird is touring the USA soon
Andrew is also playing Southpaw
Previously
More Pics from the Antony Show @ Bowery
Antony & The Johnsons | I am a Bird Now
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Joanna Newsom News | Hal Willner, (Smog)
Devendra Banhart & Joanna Newsom
Tucker Martine of Mount Analog reports...
"Today at Flora we were tracking some of the soundtrack for the new brainchild of theater visionary Robert Wilson and Hal Willner. The artists are Joanna Newsom, Bill Frisell, Eyvind Kang, Doug Weiselman and Ralph Carney. Its a continuous track of an intergalactic fantasy folk orchestra."
This other site said...
"Most recently Hyde Street Studios welcomed Joanna Newsom, who was continuing her unique sounds of Appalachian avant-garde folk music with grammy award winner Hal Willner producing, Gabriel Shepard engineering, and Stephen Armstrong and BenJoaquin Gouverneur assisting."
And Chart Attack says that Smog's new album comes out on May 23d. About the contributors....
"Along with bass player Connie Lovatt (of Containe) and drummer Jim White (of The Dirty Three), Callahan will reportedly have a bevy of guests on hand for the album. Thor Harris will lend his percussion skills to the music, while Travis Weller will contribute fiddle and Smog’s Drag City label-mate Joanna Newsom will take a seat on the piano bench."
Above photo came from right here.
Previously
Download a Joanna Newsom remix
Smog playing the Drag City Christmas Party
Joanna Newsom playing the Drag City Christmas Party
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Kraftwerk Touring, Coming to NYC
From Kraftwerk's website:
5/30 - 930 club (washington dc)
5/31 - 930 club (washington dc)
6/1 - hammerstein (new york)
6/3 - state theater (detroit)
6/4 - riviera (chicago)
6/6 - greek theater (LA)
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Annie Playing NYC in One Week?
Word is that Annie is DJing and performing in NYC on April 9th. That's one week away.
I have no idea where, but as posted earlier, the Annie Nightingale/LCD Soundsysem event looks like a perfect fit. (note: Annie Nightingale is a different Annie)
April 9th is six days earlier than the last rumor. Hopefully that means more than one show.
Pitchfork further confirms this...
"In the meantime, Annie is currently set to make a visit to New York City during the first week of April for press duties. The label rep also noted that an Annie-helmed DJ gig is more than likely during her stay, though a time/day/location is yet to be confirmed."
People in the know, feel free to comment...
Get a limited edition Annie "vest"
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John Martyn Covers Portishead | MP3
It came out in 1998, but somehow I missed it then. Download the latest edition of Coverville featuring a cover of Portishead's Glory Box by John Martyn.
And here's an MP3 mix you can download with Portishead in it.
And that should hold me over until the new album (and all the other projects Beth is involved in right now).
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Help Todd P & the llano estacado
Copy and pasted:
Do you know Todd Patrick? Perhaps you've been to one of the hundreds of shows he's selflessly promoted over the years throughout Brooklyn.
In the last few months, Todd's been working hard to build out his very own venue, the Llano Estacado, in Williamsburg. It's a great big pre-Civil War warehouse basement with great natural sound and a lot going for it. Todd started having shows there in January and things quickly soared in popularity. On March 4, however, local police and fire dept. officials cited Todd with several code violations, and in order to protect his space, he shut it down until the necessary improvements could be made. And he's been making those improvements himself.
So I ran into Todd at his show for Black Mountain tonight and talked with him for a while about the situation. He really could use some volunteers this weekend to help him out with construction in the space. His deadline for most of the work to be completed is Tuesday, April 5th, and he can get there with your help. You don't need tools but if you have them it's very welcome. You should be an able-bodied person who can deal with a spot of hard labor, and you should dress appropriately (clothes you don't care about, workboots if you got em). The more people who help out, the sooner the work will be complete, and Todd can relocate all of his shows back to the space.
The weather is supposed to be rainy this weekend, so spending it warm and dry indoors while you help a great guy get a DIY concert venue in proper condition should be a no-brainer.
Todd's working from 10am-10pm this Saturday and Sunday (April 2-3, 2005). I'm not going to be there for all of it but I will be blocking out 3-4 hours each day to help. That's kind of a reaonable commitment for you, even if you can only come by one day.
Get in touch if you're interested in helping out, and I'll coordinate w/ Todd and get back to you. mosurock at gmail dot net
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Joanna Newsom Reggaeton Bridges and Balloons Remix | MP3
I've been searching for a Joanna Newsom remix forever, and I've finally found one. Well, sort of.
Download "Bridges and Balloons with a Bagel on it Joanna Newsom Reggaeton remix" at Certified Bananas.
Previously
Joanna Newsom News | Stream| Download | Read
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Neil Young treated for 'dangerous' aneurysm
'Rocker Neil Young was treated for a "dangerous brain aneurysm" this week but is expected to make a full recovery, his agent said Friday.'
Neil Young treated for 'dangerous' aneurysm
Neil just inducted the Pretenders into the Hall of Fame two weeks ago.
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April 1, 2005
April Fools
NME to Wed Babyshambles (via Stereogum)
Fool of it! April Fools' Day has disputed origins
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New Order Tickets On Sale | Video
Tickets just went on sale for the New Order show at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. UPDATE: Sold out
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Pitchfork reviewed the new album (Waiting for the Sirens' Call)
Download the Japanese version of "Krafty" from that album.
Watch the video for the English version of the same song:
WIN Lowest | WIN Lo | WIN High | WIN Highest | Quicktime
Listen to that song:
WIN LO | WIN HI | Quicktime
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Bunky Gets More Love | Hedberg passes on
As you may, or may not, know by know, comedian Mitch Hedberg passed away yesterday. Since they say they always come in threes, do Johnny Cochran, Terry Schiavo and Mitch Hedberg make the three? Or is the third the Pope because Terry doesn't count? What's the connection?
Last week I expressed my love for Bunky.
Mitch Hedberg and Bunky? What's the connection?
The Big Ticket is the connection. Run over there for a real tribute to Mitch with MP3s of his comedy, and links to other obituaries, AND some Bunky MP3s. Go.
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Disco Punk Mix
Todd Burns of Stylus Magazine posted a one hour "Disco Punk Mix" entitled "Gay Bar" for download. Features music by !!!, The Rapture, Out Hud, LCD Soundsystem, Le Tigre, Fischerspooner, some DFA remixes and more.
Annie Nightingale of the BBC is hosting a Tsunami fundraiser in NYC on Saturday April 9th. 'The evening will feature special DJ sets from BBC Radio 1’s legendary first female DJ Annie Nightingale, alongside LCD Soundsystem’s Phil Mossman, The Rapture DJs, DFA DJs Tim and Tim aka Beats in Space and Jason Swamy.' Flyer here. more info here.
LCD Soundsystem is playing some shows too.
LCD Soundsystem plays to its own tunes
Pitchfork gave Out Hud's new album an 8.0 yesterday
Out Hud is playing Bowery Ballroom on April 23rd with Hella. More tour dates at Brainswashed.
Fischerspooner are playing some small shows in NYC and have a new album coming out.
Gothamist interviewed Casey Spooner.
PopMatters gives the new Fischerspooner a 7.
Gang of Four reissue Entertainment
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