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March 9, 2007

"Annoying Hipster Douchebag" @ Siren & other videos

Also check "outside Arcade Fire" if you haven't already. Plus two videos by the T-Bird below....

Unicorns...

Hipsters...

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!!! (chk chk chk) 2007 Tour Dates, Pre-Sale, Album Stream

!!! in Brooklyn - Feb 17, 2007 (CRED SUCKA)

Like I said, the "secret" !!! show in Brooklyn was SOOOOOO GOOD - non-stop free-jack-coke fueled exctasy brought to a climax when one of the members of the Durty Nanas came up to sing "Heart of Hearts" with Nic....

Spank Rock, also there and loving it, got up on stage and started dancing for a minute. It was another kodak moment, but I didn't have my camera. If you have one please send it in. Thx to Sucka for pix in this post.

STREAM THE WHOLE NEW ALBUM AT AOL.

PRESALE tickets are on sale for the following !!! tour dates....

!!! - 2007 Tour Dates
APR 29 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
MAY 1 - Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theatre
MAY 2 - Portland, OR @ Someday Lounge (21 +)
MAY 3 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's (21 +)
MAY 4 - Vancouver, BC @ Richards on Richards (19 +)
MAY 15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
MAY 16 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (18 +)
May 17 - Boston, MA @ Axis
MAY 18 - Montreal, QC @ Les Saints (18 +)
MAY 23 - Chicago, IL @ Metro (18 +)

More dates here and at their MySpace.
More Chk Chk Chk in this week's dance post too.

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Wes' Weekly Hip Hop News Roundup | (Mar 09, 2007)

Mele Mel played @ J&R Music World, NYC - March 7, 2007 (CRED)

COMING SOON
Mar 09 - Hip Hop Karaoke @ Knitting Factory
Mar 11 - Public Enemy @ BB King's (info)
Mar 11 - Lupe Fiasco & The Roots @ Nokia Theatre (info)
Mar 12 - Lupe Fiasco & The Roots @ Nokia Theatre
Mar 12 - Plan B (UK) @ Joe's Pub

CONTEST (win a clock and/.or tickets)
To celebrate MC Serch's release of M.any Y.oung L.ives A.go: The 1994 Sessions, we're giving away a great MC Serch Ecko Alarm clock (as featured in our earlier post). Now available digitally only (iTunes), the new album is made up of tracks recorded for his second solo album on Def Jam that was never released, plus 3 new 3rd Bass tracks recorded in 2000. Download one of the tracks for free here.

We also have a pair of tickets to the Plan B show at Joe's Pub to give away.

DOWNLOAD: Plan B - Missing Links (with Radiohead) (MP3)

To win the clock or the tickets, submit a list of your top 3 favorite new hip hop acts to BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: Serch). Tells us which prize you want, or if you want both. Winner will be picked and notified.

LISTEN

• Wow, I never thought I'd ever say the following words: One of my favorite new hip hop tracks of the moment features Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows on the hook. Check out Notar's Stranger on his label's MySpace: Tyrannosaurus Records. Check out more Notar on his own myspace.
• HipHopSite has a full Def Jux/Adult Swim mixtape for free download
• The Smoking Section has Mr. Cee's Best of Biggie mixtape for download.
• Great Redman freestyle on Green Lantern's recent radio show. Go get it here
• Remember Heather B? Go download her seminal NYC hardcore album (via Idolator)

In more cross-over news, Dangermouse and Sparklehorse are going to record a collaborative LP in the near future.

In ever more musical cross-over news (and as previously reported) Postal Service is looking to collaborate with Ghostface.

Wow, we're all about the odd combos this week: Rhymefest & Lil' Jon? Hmm. interview here.

Keep reading for more!.............

Last week we linked to the mp3. Here is the video for the Kanye/Rakim/Nas/KRS One/DJ Premier song Classic. Good review here.

Read a great Nore interview on XXL. He speaks on Jay-Z, leaving Def Jam, reggaeton, and more.

The Assimilated Negro writes about a song you should know: DWYCK.

We already posted about the Notorious B.I.G.'s upcoming, and unnecessary, Greatest Hits album. Check out the Notorious B.I.G. Tribute on AOL Music, and an exclusive Notorious B.I.G. Video Tribute featuring Jadakiss, Styles P, Mister Cee and the founders of AllHipHop.com. Also: Friday, March 9th, 10 p.m. - Hip Hop Karaoke at Knitting Factory, Special Tribute To Biggie Edition.

Get a tease snippet of some sort of Jay-Z/Just Blaze collaboration in the first for seconds of this video. Oh btw Jay-Z just made another 200 million dollars.

Lil' Wayne apologizes to Jay-Z's family in a pretty decent interview.

Episode whatever in the Cam'ron/50 beef: Young Buck ft 50 cent - Hold On. Cam'ron in turn speaks to Funkmaster Flex. About Rap did a poll on who is winning.

Nas reveals his upcoming tour schedule.

Beanie Sigel is mellowing out and giving a good interview, and another one. New video here.

Hip Hop's number 1 hit of the moment is Mims' This Is Why I'm Hot. Read a thorough review with video and audio links.

VIDEO
- Watch Sean Price endearingly great new video for The Mess You Made
- Joss Stone invited Common to perform with her for AOL Music Sessions.
- Kanye West did a video for his Throw Some D's remix.
- Someone did a great spoof of Jay-Z's HP commercial featuring a fake Cam'ron.
- Go check out who in Hip Hop will be performing on TV this week.

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Rapture playing SXSW, touring with DAFT PUNK [confirmed] (MP3s)

DOWNLOAD: Daft Punk - Human After All (justice Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Rapture - Sister Saviour (blackstrobe Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Rapture - Whoo! Alright-yeah... Uh Huh (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk Is Playing At My House (soulwax Shibuya Mix) (MP3)

Like they did for CMJ, The Rapture will help kick off SXSW with a special performance (9pm) on March 14th at La Zona Rosa in Austin. The Pipettes open (8pm).

It was also just confirmed by Pitchfork that the Daft Punk tour is in fact happening (!), and that The Rapture, Ed Banger's SebasatiAn, and KavinSky are opening on all dates. Pitchfork's dates don't list Lollapalooza - possibly becase they're not to say yet. '

More tour dates below...

The Rapture - 2007 Tour Dates
Mar 9 - Coliseum w/SHITDISCO Coventry
Mar 10 - Empire w/SHITDISCO Middlesborough
Mar 14 - La Zona Rosa (SXSW)
Mar 28 - St. James Theatre w/ Gnarls Barkley Auckland
Mar 31 - V Festival - Centennial Park Sydney
Apr 1 - V Festival - Avica Resort Gold Coast
Apr 3 - Myer Music Bowl Melbourne
Apr 4 - Memorial Drive Adelaide
Apr 7 - Zouk Club Singapore
Apr 9 - Club Quattro Osaka
Apr 10 - Club Quattro Nagoya
Apr 11 - Sibuya Duo Tokyo
Apr 28 - Coachella Indio, California

Daft Punk - 2007 Tour dates
06-10 Inverness, Scotland - Loch Ness (RockNess Festival)
06-14 Paris, France - Bercy
07-21 Los Angeles, CA - Sport Arena *
07-27 Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre *
07-29 Seattle, WA - WAMU Center *
07-31 Denver, CO - Red Rocks *
08-03 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza ???????????
08-05 Toronto, Ontario - Arrow Hall *
08-07 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Center *
08-09 Brooklyn, NY - Keyspan Park *

* w;/ The Rapture & Sebastian & KavinSky

Previously
* Daft Punk touring
* The Rapture & Presets played Bowery Ballroom (CMJ)

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Air - 2007 Tour dates, album stream, video

Air's new album Pocket Symphony is among those streaming at AOL right now. The French duo are kicking off a North American tour in Vancouver on April 21st. They play the Theatre at Madison Square Garden on May 10th. All tour dates (and new video) below...

Air - 2007 Tour Dates
03-14 Glasgow, Scotland - ABC
03-15 Manchester, England - Academy
03-16 London, England - Forum
03-17 London, England - Forum
03-19 Berlin, Germany - Gleishalle
03-20 Hamburg, Germany - Docks
03-21 Cologne, Germany - E-Werk
03-22 Munich, Germany - George Elser Halle
03-24 Fribourg, Germany - Fri-Son
03-25 Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
03-27 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
03-28 Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
03-29 Paris, France - La Cigale
04-21 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards *
04-22 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom *
04-23 Tacoma, WA - Pantages Theatre *
04-25 San Francisco, CA - Nob Hill Masonic Center *
04-26 Las Vegas, NV - The Joint *
04-27 Phoenix, AZ - The Marquee *
04-29 Indio, CA - Empire Polo Field (Coachella)
05-02 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue *
05-04 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre *
05-05 Toronto, Ontario - Kool Haus *
05-06 Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis *
05-08 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts *
05-09 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club *
05-10 New York, NY - Theatre at Madison Square Garden *
06-29 Versailles, France - Château de Versailles #

* with Kate Havnevik
# with Phoenix, Alex Gopher, Etienne de Crecy

"Once Upon A Time"...

(dates via Pfork)

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11 Swedish bands (who happen to be playing SXSW)

by Avi Roig

Avi Roig is a Scandinavian music expert. In fact it's all he writes about on his website It'a a Trap. He even puts out records too. Below he talks about eleven Swedish artists that are visiting the U.S. this month to play SXSW and elsewhere.

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DOWNLOAD: Marit Bergman - No Party (MP3)

Consensus has it that Marit Bergman's latest album "I think it's a rainbow" is very mediocre and sadly, I'm inclined to agree. Don't let that daunt you though - she's got another two solid solo records under her belt and, despite any criticism, is one super-talented lady. Listen to "Rainbow"'s lead single "No party" for proof.

And who could forget the greatness of "Adios amigos"?

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DOWNLOAD: Ane Brun - To Let Myself Go (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Ane Brun & Teitur - Rubber and Soul (MP3)

I'm kinda ambivilent about Ane Brun's first two records, but "Duets" is superb and her new live record ain't bad either. As for Teitur (from Denmark), I can't say that his solo work made much an impression on me, but I really like his voice. Now, howabout Ane and Teitur together? Beautiful.

see also
* Ane Brun | 2006 Tour Dates, Living Room
* Swedish shows in NYC, LA & SXSW | Ane Brun

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DOWNLOAD: David & The Citizens - The End (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: David & The Citizens - Absent mind (MP3)

David is pissed at me for reporting on widespread rumors relating to the fact that his entire backing band recently quit on him. Dude, if it's not true why not come out and deny it? And even if it is, who the fuck cares? People will still respect you if you say you love your girlfriend more than your ex-bandmates.

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DOWNLOAD: The Faintest Ideas - Nosebleeders on the tracks (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Faintest Ideas - You're Beautiful (MP3)

Spastic twee that may remind you of the Buzzcocks, more than the usual C86 crowd - The Faintest Ideas.

ALERT: The Faintest Ideas play NYC TONIGHT (March 9) and Cake Shop Tuesday (March 12)

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DOWNLOAD: Tobias Froberg - When The NIght Turns Cold (MP3)

Maybe skip the showcase and follow Tobias Froberg around on the street?

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DOWNLOAD: Frida Hyvönen - You Never Got Me Right (MP3)

I find Frida Hyvönen's music wholly unremarkable, but many folks whose taste and opinion I respect would strongly disagree.

see also
* Wrens playing CMJ | Frida Hyvonen Tour Dates
* Under Byen + Frida Hyvonen | 2007 Tour Dates (SXSW)
* (The Concretes signed) Frida Hyvönen | opening for Jens Lekman
* Jens Lekman & Frida Hynvonen @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pic

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DOWNLOAD: Johnossi - Man Must Dance (MP3)

Sure, Meg White's feeble drumming is a big part of the White Stripe's sound, but imagine what they'd be like if she was good? Enter Johnossi. These guys sure make quite a ruckus for just two people, especially considering that frontman John Engelbert plays an acoustic guitar.

see also
* Johnossi playing Brooklyn Vegan show @ SXSW

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The Swedish electro scene is overcrowded, but Lo-Fi-Fnk stands out. In the right venue with the right crowd, I bet it goes off.

see also
* Radio Soulwax - 2007 Tour Dates + Lo Fi Fnk kicks off tour
* Lo-Fi-Fnk | 2007 Tour Dates (SXSW) & CMJ pics

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DOWNLOAD: Loney, Dear - I Am John (MP3)

Before he signed to SubPop, Loney, Dear mainman Emil Svandngen spent many years burning his own CDRs, booking his own shows and doing everything the hard way. More than just good music, this is proof that hard work and perseverence pays off.

see also
* Loney, Dear & Tokyo Police Club's extra shows
* Loney, Dear | 2007 Tour Dates & CMJ pics
* Loney, Dear | Sub Pop, MP3s & Tour Dates (CMJ)

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LISTEN: Mando Diao @ MySpace

I pick on these guys a lot. Whether it's for their reputation as Sweden's biggest band of assholes, their sophomore slump epitomizing album "Hurricane bar" or whatever else I can come up with, I will admit that the new record "Ode to ochrasy" is fairly decent. However, I must warn you: seeing Mando Diao live may be hazardous to your health.

ALERT: Playing Bowery Ballroom on May 14th.

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DOWNLOAD: Peter Bjorn & John - I don't know what I want us to do (MP3)

You don't need me to tell you that this is one of the year's biggest must-see acts. I've been a fan from the very beginning so it's incredibly gratifying to see Peter, Bjorn and John finally getting the attention they deserve.

see also
* Peter Bjorn and John tickets on sale
* Peter Bjorn & John playing SXSW ++ NEW VIDEO
* Peter Bjorn and John @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics

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Tour dates for everyone below...

Johnossi
03/15 - Plus One House Party, Austin, TX
03/16 - Uncle Flirty's Loft, Austin, TX
03/17 - NY2LON, Austin, TX

David & The Citizens
3/15 - Nordic Night SXSW Official showcase at Uncle Flirty's Loft Austin, TX
3/15 - End of an Ear SXSW Instore Austin, TX
3/16 - Pirate Promotions Party SXSW - SOHO (217 E. 6th St) Austin, TX
3/17 - Music by the Slice - Home Slice Pizza's SXSW Party Austin, TX
3/17 - 10th Anniversary Redeye Distribution SxSW Party Austin, TX

Ane Brun
03/13 - House of Sweden, Washington DC
03/16 - SXSW Day Stage Cafi, Austin, TX
03/16 - 18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn, Austin, TX

Teitur
03/09 - Hard Rock Cafe, Memphis, TH
03/10 - Hard Rock Cafe, Atlanta, GA
03/16 - 18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn, Austin, TX

The Faintest Idea
03/09 - The Woodser, NY, NY w/ Pants Yell & The Young Untold
03/10 - The Fire, Philadelphia, PA
03/11 - The Galaxy Hut, Arlington, VA
03/12 - Cake Shop, NYC, NY w/ The Young Untold, Affair d'coeur & Stick Insect
03/15 - Lovejoys, Austin, TX
03/16 - The Parish II, Austin, TX

Tobias Froberg
03/10 - Five Spot, Atlanta, GA
03/13 - Chelseas cafe, Baton Rouge, LA
03/15 - Alan McGee afternoon, Austin, TX
03/16 - 18th floor at Hilton Garden Inn, Austin, TX
03/18 - Bend studios, Dallas, TX
03/22 - The Fold in tangler, Los Angeles, CA

Frida Hyvönen
03/09 - Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA
03/10 - Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
03/11 - Wexner Center For The Arts, Columbus, OH
03/12 - Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL
03/13 - Randy Bacon Gallery, Springfield, MO
03/14 - Opolis, Norman, OK
03/15 - Secretly Canadian Showcase, Austin, TX
03/18 - Knitting Factory, Los Angeles, CA
03/19 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
03/21 - Chop Suey, Seattle, WA
Note: all dates except SXSW with Under Byen

Lo Fi Fnk
03/09 - Shine, Vancouver
03/10 - Towne Lounge, Portland OR
03/11 - Indigo District, Eugene, OR
03/13 - Mezannine, San Francisco, CA w/Fujiyi & Miyaki
03/14 - Stereo/Fader, Austin, TX
03/14 - Super! Alright!Space, Austin, TX
03/15 - Beauty Bar, Austin, TX
03/16 - Urban Outfitters (1 pm), Austin, TX
03/16 - Factor People (4 pm), Austin, TX
03/17 - Rock'n'Roll Hotel, Washington DC
03/18 - Sonar (tbc), Baltimore, MD
03/20 - Tremont Hall, Charlotte, NC
03/21 - Kiss Atlanta event, Atlanta, GA
03/22 - Common Grounds, Gainsville, FL w/Pink Velveteen
03/24 - Post, Miami, FL w/Junior Boys
03/27 - Drake Hotel, Toronto w/KIM Presets/Crystal Castles DJ set
03/28 - Club Lambi, Montreal
03/29 - Square, Boston, MA
03/30 - Making Time, Philadelphia, PA w/Datarock, The Presets
03/30 - RUFF Club, New York, NY
03/31 - Studio B, Brooklyn, NY

Mando Diao
Mar 14 - SXSW Festival - "THE SYNDICATE PARTY" @ Red 7 Austin, Texas
Mar 15 - SXSW Festival "Official Showcase" @ Dirty Dog Austin, Tennessee
Mar 15 - SXSW Festival "Spaceland/Live Daily party" @ Antone’s Austin, Texas
Mar 15 - SXSW Festival "YARIS MEAT & GREET" @ Artz Rib House Austin, Texas
Mar 16 - SXSW Festival "Village Voice Party" @ La Zona Rosa Austin, Texas
Mar 17 - SXSW Festival "Filter Showcase" @ Cedar St Coutryard Austin, Texas
Mar 17 - SXSW Festival "Direct TV" @ Austin Convention Center Austin, Texas
Apr 29 - Coachella Festival Indio, California
May 1 - Bottom Of The Hill San Francisco, California
May 3 - Dantes Portland, Oregon
May 4 - Crocodile Seattle, Washington
May 5 - Plaza Club Vancouver, British Columbia
May 8 - 400 Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 9 - Double Door Chicago, Illinois
May 11 - Blind Pig Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 12 - Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario
May 13 - Petite Campus Montreal, Quebec
May 14 - Bowery Ballroom New York, New York
May 16 - Maxwells Hoboken, New Jersey
May 17 - Black Cat Washington, Washington DC
May 18 - Johnny Brendas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 19 - TT The Bears Cambridge, Massachusetts

Marit Bergman
03/15 - Uncle Flirty's Loft, Austin, TX

Loney, Dear
03/10 - Irving Plaza, NYC, NY w/Of Montreal
03/11 - Avalon Ballroom, Boston, MA w/Of Montreal
03/12 - Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY w/ Tunng
03/14 - Emo's IV Lounge, Austin, TX
03/16 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN w/Of Montreal
03/17 - Pabst Theathe, Milwaukee, WI w/Of Montreal
03/18 - Schubas Tavern, Chicago, IL
03/19 - Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH w/Of Montreal
03/20 - Southgate House, Newport, KY w/Of Montreal
03/21 - Mercy Lounge, Nashville, TN w/Of Montreal
03/22 - Gray Eagle Tavern, Asheville, NC w/Of Montreal
03/23 - Banana Joes, Columbia, SC w/Of Montreal
03/25 - Drunken Unicorn, Atlanta, GA w/Of Montreal
03/29 - Abbey Road, Gainesville, FL w/Of Montreal
03/30 - Studio A, Miami, FL w/Of Montreal
03/31 - The Club at Firestone, Orlando, FL w/Of Montreal
04/01 - Freebird live, Jacksonville, FL w/Of Montreal
04/02 - The Moon, Tallahassee, FL w/Of Montreal
04/09 - First Unitarian, Philadelphia, PA w/Low
04/10 - 9:30 Club, Washington, DC w/Low
04/12 - Magic Stick, Detroit, MI w/Low

Peter Bjorn and John
03/14 - La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX
04/28 - Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Indio, CA
04/30 - 9:30 Club, Washington DC
05/01 - Webster Hall, New York, NY
05/02 - Webster Hall, New York, NY
05/03 - Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
05/04 - Paradise, Boston, MA
05/05 - Theatre National, Montreal, Quebec
05/06 - Phoenix Concert Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
05/07 - Wexner Centre - Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
05/08 - Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
05/09 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
05/12 - Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC
05/13 - Neumos, Seattle, WA
05/14 - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR
05/15 - Bimbos 365 Club, San Francisco, CA
05/16 - Bimbos 365 Club, San Francisco, CA

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Now check out eleven bands from Montreal. And some from Finland.

And visit Avi's site It's a Trap.

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OOIOO (Japan) - 2007 Tour Dates

Sufjan Steven's nomination of OOIOO reminded me I had some tour dates to post. The Japanese group will be at Knitting Factory in NYC on March 20th. All dates below...

OOIOO - 2007 Tour Dates
Tue Mar 20 New York, NY - Knitting Factory w/ I.U.D. (Liz from Gang Gang Dance)
Wed Mar 21 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle w/ Lichens
Fri Mar 23 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey w/ Eyvind Kang
Sat Mar 24 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
Mon Mar 26 San Francisco, CA - The Independent w/ Neung Phak
Tue Mar 27 Los Angeles, CA - Echo w/ Neung Phak

Press release:

Hot on the heels of their latest record of hard-hitting polyrhythmic skree, TAIGA, OOIOO have unleashed fellow sonic cohort EYÉà from Boredoms to dismember and reassemble two of their songs. "UMO" and "UMA" get the remix treatment here - both OOIOO's takes on "SECONDO CORO DELLE LAVANDAIE" from the Roberto De Simone Italian folk opera, La Gatta Cenerentola (Cinderella the Cat), from the 1970's.

La Gatta Cenerentola was based on the Cinderella story and voiced in the Neopolitan dialiect, originally a Neopolitan folk tale before it was re-written by a Frenchman. "UMO" and "UMA" mantain the Neopolitan language and lyrics, but the tribal rhythyms of the orignal and OOIOO's versions are replaced here with EYÉà's synth bass, resulting in two long tracks that reinvent Yoshimi's jet-propelled psychedelic pep rallies as bass-driven dancefloor slammers.

As EYÉà has shown us on recent Boredoms records, he has an uncanny knack for harnessing a groove and blowing it up to a previously unknown scale, and thats exactly what he does here. EYÉà also designed the artwork for this release.

Posted in music | tour dates at 12:21 PM | Comments (0)

2007 Shortlist nominees & listmakers

"March 8, 2007, Los Angeles: The Shortlist Organization announced today the Long List of nominees for the sixth annual Shortlist Music Prize, a peer-selected award that recognizes the most creative and adventurous albums of the year. The 61 nominees were selected by a panel of nine Listmakers: recording artists Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol), Ronnie Vannucci (the Killers), Franz Ferdinand, KT Tunstall, Panic! at the Disco, Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips), Sufjan Stevens, and journalists Toure (BET, Rolling Stone) and Rev. Moose (Editor-In-Chief, CMJ New Music Report)."

Here's who Sufjan nominated: Dabrye, Danielson, Kidd Jordan, Matmos, Midlake, OOIOO, Serena Maneesh, & The Blow.

Here's who Wayne Coyne nominated: Cat Power, CSS, Teddybears, Wolfmother, & Girl Talk.

Here's who Panic at the Disco! nominated: Cursive, Mew, Forgive Durden, The Velvet Teen, The Stills, The Hush, The Bronx, & Mute Math.

All other nominees @ the Shortlist site & on their MySpace.

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2007 Pitchfork Music Festival - tickets & initial lineup

The Pitchfork Music Festival will be three days this year - July 13, 14, & 15. Friday night is in conjunction with ATP, and this is pretty cool:

In an exciting fusion of forces behind festivals from opposite sides of the Atlantic, Pitchfork will team up with the UK event All Tomorrow's Parties to present a bill dubbed DON'T LOOK BACK. The Friday night lineup will highlight legendary rock, rap and experimental acts, each performing one of their classic albums in its entirety.

"The 2007 Pitchfork Music Festival will present more than 40 acts on three stages over three days." First announced acts: CAT POWER, CLIPSE, IRON & WINE, GRIZZLY BEAR and PROFESSOR MURDER (all scheduled to appear Saturday, July 14) and OF MONTREAL, GIRL TALK, JAMIE LIDELL and KEN VANDERMARK'S POWERHOUSE SOUND (set to play Sunday, July 15). Tickets on sale Monday.

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Pela - new album preview, tour dates & BV @ Sin-e on sale

DOWNLOAD: Pela - Lost to the Lonesome (CWL Remix) (MP3)

"Holy hell. Mobot here, reporting from the packed-house Pela show at the Merc (Feb 17, 2007). Seriously kids, if Pela doesn't become one of the defining bands for New York rock in the next year following the release of their first full-length CD, then there is no justice in this world. Not only did they blow the doors off their set, but TWO thongs landed onstage." [Music for Robots]

I saw Pela recently too. Mobot does not exaggerate. Highly recommended live show. Listen to a preview of their new album Anytown Graffiti (out April 24), and check them out at one of the following dates:

Pela - 2007
Mar 16 - SXSW @ Eternal -SESAC showcase w/The Faint
Mar 23 - NYC @ Sin-e Brooklyn Vegan party (TICKETS)
Apr 24 - NYC @ Mercury Lounge (CD Release Party) (TICKETS)

All dates below...

Pela - 2007 Tour Dates
Mar 13 - Ellum Dallas, Texas
Mar 14 - Red Eyed Fly -LITTLE RADIO party Austin, Texas
Mar 15 - KVRX In Studio Austin, Texas
Mar 16 - Eternal -SESAC showcase w/The Faint Austin, Texas (SXSW)
Mar 23 - Sin-e- curated by Brooklyn Vegan New York, New York
Apr 24 - The Mercury Lounge *CD Release Party* New York, New York
Apr 25 - The Khyber *CD Release Party* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 26 - Rock and Roll Hotel *CD Release Party* Washington, DC, Washington DC
Apr 27 - Great Scott *CD Release Party* Allston, Massachusetts

Previously
* Brooklyn Vegan presents one of the final shows @ Sin-e

Posted in SXSW | music | tour dates at 10:37 AM | Comments (4)

March 8, 2007

the week in Dance w/ David Bruno (03/08/07)

Sinden (CRED)

Wasted Brooklyn Youth

Brooklyn is bass central this Saturday night (March 10th)!

As previously mentioned here, Simian Mobile Disco will be destroying Studio B at the Fixed party.

A bit further to the south, The Thug Wizzardry crew will be trying to blow speakers up at Savalas for Mad Suspect.

Due East at 3rd Ward, The Rub will be hosting The RAVE. Alongside the Rub, special guest Sinden will be dropping his signature breaky, hip hop influenced house to warehouse full of mad ravers. It was also just announced that there will be a room with live bands including Benzos and my personal favorites, The Glass.

(Sinden works with Switch quite a bit and has an excellent radio show on London's KISS FM. Sinden tracks and links here.)

All three parties are unmissable: make the rounds.

NEWS

• Stylus and Pitchfork recommend !!!'s Myth Takes. !!! discuss their favorite tracks
• Looking at Digitalism's Myspace, it seems they are swinging through NYC twice in May and once at the LCD Soundsystem throwdown at Studio B
• Kissy Sell Out (the next big thing) gets the interview treatment from Put the Needle on the Record
• Claude Von Stroke Interview
• James Murphy is blogging for the Guardian

MUSIC (SXSW MP3 EDITION)

DOWNLOAD:: Shout Out Out Out - Dude, You Feel Electrical (Th Beauty Bar Patio)
DOWNLOAD:: Spektrum - Don't Be Shy (Sat Exodus)
DOWNLOAD:: Simian Mobile Disco - Tits & Acid (Fri Karma Lounge)
DOWNLOAD:: Holy Fuck - Lovely Allen (Wed Beauty Bar)
DOWNLOAD:: Dandi Wind - Apotempnophilia (Sat Beauty Bar)
DOWNLOAD:: Crystal Castles - Air War (Wed Beauty Bar)

DANCING IS ILLEGAL IN NYC...

Thursday - 3/8
* Robot Blair DJs at the Friction Party at the Delancey

Friday - 3/9
* DJ Krames gets the shoulders leaning at White Lightning at Home Sweet Home
* Junior Sanchez is at Calling All Kids
* X-Wife plays live for the Ruff Club

Saturday - 3/10
* The Rave with Sinden & The Rub
* Mad Suspect at Savalas
* Simian Mobile Disco, X-Wife, & Crystal Castles at FIXED at Studio B

Sunday - 3/11
* Metronomy plays Midway

ALSO UPCOMING: People Don't Dance No More @ Element - 3/16

ALSO ALSO UPCOMING: Shy Child plays & I DJ @ Sin-e - 3/23

Notable on BV:
* Daft Punk in NYC????
* Soulwax hits the US Interstates

-David

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Gramercy Theatre (concert venue) review - no heat?

Scatter o' Light went to the rescheduled stellastarr* show last night (March 7, 2007). It was rescheduled because the new NYC music venue wasn't ready to open on the original date. Here's part of their review:

saw stellastarr* at the gramercy theatre last night. this place used to be a movie theatre until live nation tore it up and turned it into a music venue. last night was its first night open. and you could tell. (unfinished, wooden steps and wooden doors leading to the ladies room. um, and NO HEAT.) people were wearing their coats and hats the whole show. but cold is better than hot (sometimes).

gramercy's floor space is similar in size to bowery, but more open and there is unreserved theatre style seating right behind the floor. i think it holds about 600 total. there are 2 bars on the floor and one in the basement.

Upcoming shows at the theatre include Birdmonster, Mika, Macy Gray, La Coka Nostra, Rasputina, Teddybears, Charlie Louvin, Henry Rollins spoken word, Amon Tobin, Jedi Mind Tricks, and Pretty Girls Make Graves.

Posted in music | venues at 3:18 PM | Comments (29)

Jackson 5 to reform? Daft Punk to Tour?

"Michael Jackson is hoping to make $500 million from a reformation of the Jackson 5, it has been claimed.....The embattled pop superstar, who is currently working on new solo material with Will.I.Am of Black Eyed Peas fame, is hoping to make a dramatic comeback in Las Vegas....According to reports, Jacko and his brothers will play 250 concerts in Vegas, alongside a full U.S. and world tour. [Yahoo]

And according to one rumor starter on the Coachella message boards:

Daft Punk - 2007 Tour Dates
7/21 in LA @ Sport Arena
7/27 in Berkeley @ Greek Theatre
7/29 in Seattle @ WAMU Center
7/31 in Denver @ Red Rocks
8/3 in Chicago @ Lollapollazoo
8/5 in Toronto @ Arrow Hall
8/7 in Montreal @ Bell Center
8/9 in NYC @ Keyspan Park

Daft Punk is definitely playing Rock Ness in Scotland in June. Michael Jackson let people pay to meet him.

Previously
* Daft Punk live @ Coachella MP3
* Daft Punk live @ Coachella video
* Play With Daft Punk in Your House

Posted in music | tour dates at 3:01 PM | Comments (21)

The Good, The Bad and The Queen playing the Apple Store & The Fader Fort

In addition to the six previously announced shows, Damon Albarn and company will play at least two more shows while they're here:

new TGTBATQ dates
March 12 @ The SOHO Apple Store, NYC 2pm
March 17 @ The FADER FORT, SXSW 3pm

Previously
* The Good, The Bad and The Queen and the tickets on sale
* The Good, The Bad & The Queen | 2007 Tour Dates
* Damon Albarn forms a band | the Good The Bad And The Queen

Posted in SXSW | music | tour dates at 2:10 PM | Comments (9)

John Popper busted with pot & weapons

"Popper, 39, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 90 near the Spokane/Lincoln county line, the Washington State Patrol said. Inside the black Mercedes SUV, officers found a cache of weapons and a small amount of marijuana." [Billboard]

Posted in music at 1:03 PM | Comments (29)

Amy Winehouse - (more) 2007 Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Amy Winehouse on AOL's The Interface (MP3) (info)

Amy in London - Feb 19, 2007 (CRED)

Amy Winehouse's CD Back to Black is out in the U.S. on March 12th. Here are a few of her upcoming shows...

Mon 03/12 - David Letterman
Tue 03/13 - New York, NY Bowery Ballroom (sold out)
Thu 03/15 - Austin, TX Eternal (official SXSW)
Sat 03/17 - Austin, TX Habana Calle (NY2LON SXSW)
Tue 05/08 - New York, NY Highline Ballroom
Wed 05/09 - New York, NY Highline Ballroom

All tour dates below....

Amy Winehouse - 2007 Tour Dates
Thu 03/08 - London, UK Shepherd's Bush Empire
Fri 03/09 - London, UK Shepherd's Bush Empire
Mon 03/12 - David Letterman
Tue 03/13 - New York, NY Bowery Ballroom (sold out)
Thu 03/15 - Austin, TX Eternal (SXSW)
Sat 03/17 - Austin, TX Habana Calle (SXSW) (RSVP)
Mon 03/19 - West Hollywood, CA The Roxy Theatre
Tue 03/20 - Los Angeles, CA Spaceland
Thu 04/26 - San Francisco, CA TBA
Fri 04/27 - Indio, CA Empire Polo Field Coachella
Mon 04/30 - Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
Wed 05/02 - Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theatre
Thu 05/03 - Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
Tue 05/08 - New York, NY Highline Ballroom
Wed 05/09 - New York, NY Highline Ballroom
Sat 05/12 - Toronto, ON The Mod Club Theatre
Sun 05/13 - Toronto, ON The Mod Club Theatre
Sun 05/27 - Landgraaf, NET Megaland Pinkpop Festival
Sat 06/09 - Isle Of Wight, UK Isle Of Wight Festival
Sun 07/08 - Kinross, UK Balado T in the Park

Britney doesn't want to go to rehab....

Previously
* Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys & Fratellis win Brit awards
* Amy Winehouse & The Pipettes | NYC, Canada & SXSW
* Le Tigre & Brooklyn Vegan present NY2LON during SXSW

Posted in MP3 | SXSW | music | tour dates at 5:52 AM | Comments (39)

Mystery Jets - 2007 Tour Dates

I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan, but anyway the UK's Mystery Jets are returning to North America to tour in May and June. They'll play Joe's Pub one night before they play Bowery Ballroom while in NYC.

All dates below...

Mystery Jets - 2007 Tour Dates
Mon 05/28/07 Toronto, ON Drake Hotel / Underground
Tue 05/29/07 Toronto, ON Drake Hotel / Underground
Thu 05/31/07 Allston, MA Great Scott
Fri 06/01/07 New York, NY Joe's Pub
Sat 06/02/07 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Mon 06/04/07 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
Tue 06/05/07 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
Fri 06/08/07 Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe
Sat 06/09/07 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
Mon 06/11/07 San Francisco, CA Cafe Du Nord
Tue 06/12/07 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Wed 06/13/07 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland
Thu 06/14/07 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour

Previously
* Mystery Jets @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
* Mystery Jets live MP3s | NME
* The Mystery Jets | Tour Dates, NYC, SXSW, and an EP

Posted in music | tour dates at 5:27 AM | Comments (5)

Seu Jorge - 2007 Tour Dates

Seu Jorge (Brazil) is returning to tour the U.S. this summer. He'll play Webster Hall in NYC on June 25th. According to Wikipedia, "his new album 'Brasil America' is due to be released this year." All tour dates below...

Seu Jorge - Tour Dates
Thu 06/21/07 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Fri 06/22/07 Vienna, VA Filene Center At Wolf Trap *
Sat 06/23/07 Charlottesville, VA Starr Hill
Sun 06/24/07 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
Mon 06/25/07 New York, NY Webster Hall
Tue 06/26/07 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club / Lounge
Thu 06/28/07 Toronto, ON Massey Hall *
Wed 07/04/07 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Thu 07/05/07 Seattle, WA The Showbox
Sun 07/08/07 Bend, OR Les Schwab Amphitheater
Thu 07/12/07 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club (tix)
Fri 07/13/07 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club (tix)
Sun 07/15/07 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern

* w/ Cesaria Evora

Previously
* Seu Jorge @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics (part 3)
* Seu Jorge @ Summerstage - the rest of the pics
* Seu Jorge @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics (part 2)
* The Life Aquatic - Seu Jorge Bowie Covers CD

Posted in music | tour dates | world music at 5:17 AM | Comments (5)

The Cribs - 2007 Tour Dates

The Cribs (UK) will play a few extra shows while they're here to play Coachella and The Great Bamboozle. That includes two dates at Mercury Lounge in NYC. All dates below...

The Cribs - 2007 Tour Dates
Thu 04/26/07 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Sat 04/28/07 Indio, CA Empire Polo Field Coachella
Mon 04/30/07 Toronto, ON El Mocambo
Wed 05/02/07 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Thu 05/03/07 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Fri 05/04/07 Cambridge, MA Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
Sat 05/05/07 East Rutherford, NJ Meadowlands Sports Complex (Great Bamboozle)

Previously
* The Cribs @ The 2006 Village Voice Siren Festival, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY | pics

Posted in music | tour dates at 5:15 AM | Comments (7)

Brooklyn Vegan presents one of the final shows @ Sin-e -- doors close forever on April 2nd

DOWNLOAD: Fun - Big Lies (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Shy Child - Summer (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Marissa Nadler - Sylvia (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Tim Fite - I've Been Shot (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Pela - Lost to the Lonesome (CWL Remix) (MP3)

As reported here in January, NYC music venue Sin-e is unfortunately closing for good. Their last show will be April 1st, 2007. Keep checking their calendar for details on a series of special shows leading up to that date. Some of them are already on sale.

I put together the Friday March 23rd show (the club's 10th-to-last night). Sin-e asked me to do it, and I was more than happy to oblige. And now I'm excited to announce the following lineup - THANKS to all the artists on the bill....

Set times TBA (I listed the bands on the flyer in letter-count order only). If all goes as planned, $10.00 tickets will be on sale at noon. More details below....

Music by:
**Marissa Nadler (Boston)
**Shy Child (NYC)
**Tim Fite (NYC)
**Pela (NYC)
**Fun (Finland)

++ BV dance correspondant David Bruno (Slap You in Public) will be manning the decks.

$10 tix @ Ticketweb & possibly at the door, 21+, bands @ 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 pm.

YESTERDAY: Pitchfork "recommended" Marissa Nadler.

NOW: Pela is streaming tracks off their new album.

NOW: Fun is in the studio with Steve Albini.

Previously
* Marissa Nadler "Songs III: Bird on the Water" + Tour Dates
* Shy Child MP3s & tour dates
* Tim Fite 'Over the Counter Culture' FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD
* Live Pela & The National MP3s

Posted in MP3 | dance | hiphop | music | tour dates | venues at 3:35 AM | Comments (6)

Beach House @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - pics

Seeing Beach House open for Grizzly Bear at Bowery Ballroom gave me a new appreciation for the Mazzy Star-esque Baltimore duo. Mazzy Star is one of my favorite bands of all time, so it was good to feel something similar again when Beach House's Victoria Legrand sang - and she can sing, reverb or not. Other comparisons people like to use are Galaxie 500, Spiritualized, and Slowdive. Though apprehensive at first, I loved them in the end.

Previously
* Beach House add 3rd NYC show - 2007 Tour Dates (SXSW)
* BEACH HOUSE opening for fellow Pitchfork fav Grizzly Bear
* Beach House | 2006 Tour Dates & MP3

Posted in music | pictures at 2:43 AM | Comments (20)

Simian Mobile Disco - MP3s & 2007 Tour Dates (NYC, SXSW)

DOWNLOAD: Simian Mobile Disco - Tits & Acid (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Rick Ross vs. Simian Mobile Disco - Hustlin' Hustler (Cadence Weapon Hi-Speed Edit) (MP3)

"Simian Mobile Disco are an English production and remix team. Formed from the ashes of Simian in 2005 they are comprised of members James Ellis Ford and James Anthony Shaw......SMD's debut album will be released on June 4th 2007 on Wichita Recordings. " [Wikipedia]

Catch them @ Studio B Saturday night (March 10) or at one of the many shows listed below...

SMD - 2007 Tour Dates
Mar 9 - Making Time, Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (tix)
Mar 10 - Fixed vs Modular @ Studio B, Brooklyn NYC w/ X-Wife (tix)
Mar 14 - SKY PARTY - SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 15 - Fixed @ Factory People, Austin Austin, Texas
Mar 16 - 12.45-2pm mtv urge party austin
Mar 16 - i heart comix party - sxsw Austin, Texas
Mar 16 - Pitchfork Party, Austin Austin, Texas
Mar 17 - La Tirana Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Mar 22 - Eiffel Tower Paris
Mar 23 - Rio Berlin
Mar 27 - Dingwalls London
Apr 1 - Blogger's Delight London
Apr 5 - FABRIC LONDON
Apr 6 - HomoElectric @ Legends, Manchester Manchester
Apr 10 - Snowbombing, Mayerhofen Mayerhofen
Apr 14 - Motel Mozique Rotterdam
Apr 17 - L-Ectrik Rome
Apr 18 - Pig Magazine Milan
Apr 27 - Melt Warm Up Berlin
Apr 29 - Snafu Aberdeen
May 5 - Skolbeats Sao Paulo
May 10 - Zodiac - LIVE Oxford
May 12 - Audio - LIVE Brighton
May 19 - Junction - LIVE Cambridge
May 25 - Blowpop - LIVE Bristol
May 26 - Wax on @ Stylus - LIVE Leeds
May 27 - Custard Factory - LIVE Birmingham
May 31 - Music Box - LIVE Manchester
Jun 1 - Fabric - LIVE London
Jun 2 - Chibuku @ Barfly - LIVE Liverpool
Jun 5 - Rescue Rooms - LIVE Nottingham
Jun 7 - Empire - LIVE Middlesborough
Jun 8 - Arches - LIVE Glasgow
Jun 9 - Plug - LIVE Sheffield
Jun 15 - Fabric London
Jun 16 - Sonar Barcelona
Jun 30 - Renaissance @ Knebworth Knebworth House
Jul 14 - Melt Festival - LIVE Berlin
Jul 22 - Benicassim - LIVE Benicassim
Jul 28 - Fuji Rock Festival - LIVE Mt Fuji

Posted in MP3 | SXSW | dance | music | tour dates at 2:07 AM | Comments (0)

Metronomy - MP3s & 2007 Tour Dates (NYC, SXSW, UK)

DOWNLOAD: Metronomy live at Soldout (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Roots Manuva - Awfully Deep (Metronomy Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Architecture In Helsinki - Dtw (Metronomy Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Infadels - Love Like Semtex (Metronomy Remix) (MP3s)
DOWNLOAD: Dead Disco - The Treatment (Metronomy Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle (Metronomy remix) (MP3)

Metronomy (Joseph Mount) is an electronic artist from Brighton, United Kingdom. In live shows his backing band is The Food Groups. He has also done remixes for Architecture in Helsinki, Infadels, Magnet, Dead Disco, Roots Manuva, Franz Ferdinand, Temposhark, Sébastien Tellier, Klaxons, Box Codax, Max Sedgley and The Young Knives." [Wikipedia]

4 NYC Metronomy shows
Mar 11 @ Midway w/ X-Wife (tix)
Mar 12 @ Midway w/ Hot Club de Paris (tix)
Mar 13 @ Mercury Lounge after 'Live from London' (private)
Mar 13 @ Union Hall w/ Au Revoir Simone & Hot Club De Paris (sold out, but some tix @ door)

All tour dates below....

Metronomy - 2007 Tour Dates
Mar 9 - Ether Festival, Purcel Room (southbank) London
Mar 11 - Club Midway New York, New York
Mar 12 - Club Midway New York, New York
Mar 13 -'Live from London' DiS After Party @ The Mercury Lounge New york, New York
Mar 13 - union hall (moshi moshi night) new york (brooklyn), New York
Mar 17 - SXSW @ Karma Lounge (11pm)
Apr 5 - MODULAR EASTER PARTY @ SCALA London

Posted in MP3 | SXSW | dance | music | tour dates at 1:44 AM | Comments (3)

Yo Majesty - 2007 Tour Dates (NYC, SXSW, etc) & MP3s

DOWNLOAD: Yo Majesty - Club Action (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Yo Majesty - Hustle Mode (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Yo Majesty - Warning (MP3)

Your many chances to see Yo Majesty below...

Yo Majesty - 2007 Tour Dates
Mar 8 - NYC - Europa in Brooklyn (TICKETS)
Mar 9 - TaxLo @ Sonar Club Baltimore, Maryland
Mar 10 - NYC - Ultra Mega Loft Party Brooklyn, New York
Mar 11 - NYC Dante Fried Chicken Show Party
Mar 14 - SXSW w/ Macromantics @ Creekside Lounge Austin, Texas
Mar 14 - SXSW Chain Drive Austin, Texas
Mar 16 - SXSW w/ A-Trak, Kid Sister, Bonde do Role, Flosstradamus, CX, and the Rub
Mar 17 - SXSW Whoopsy Magazine party @ Trophy's Austin, Texas
Mar 17 -SXSW w/ Thunderheist, Vin Sol, Bitchass Darius, 215:TFK and Tactic @ Peacock Lounge
Apr 6 - w/ the Gossip @ Bottom of the Hill - 18+ San Francisco, California (TICKETS)
Apr 7 - w/ the Gossip @ the Troubadour - all ages West Hollywood, California
Apr 10 - Check Yo Ponytail @ Safari Sam's Los Angeles, California

Yo

Based in Tampa Florida the group have just released their debut EP 'Yo EP'. Produced by British punk funkers HardfeelingsUK has been kicking up a storm. The lead track 'Club Action' has been aired regularly on MTVs DIY Disco Show and 120 mins show in Europe and has had Radio 1 (UK) airplay on the Hue Stevens Show. The group made 'Band to Watch 2007' on Stereogum.com

Majesty

Posted in MP3 | SXSW | dance | hiphop | music | tour dates at 1:16 AM | Comments (1)

CMJ not in Lincoln Center anymore - 2007 dates

I couldn't be happier that I won't have to trek up to Lincoln Center anymore if I want to partake in any official CMJ activities...

CMJ Network Inc. today announced the dates of the 27th annual CMJ Music Marathon, Tuesday, October 16 - Saturday, October 20 in New York City.

For the first time in over a decade, CMJ's daytime events will be headquartered in downtown Manhattan at the world famous Puck Building and multiple venues at New York University. At night, CMJ Music Marathon will once again take over 50 premier clubs and music venues throughout New York City, featuring performances from the best new artists from the worlds of alternative, rock, electronica, hip-hop, metal, Americana, world, jazz and so much more.

Badges are now on sale. Bands can start applying. More info below...

"We are thrilled to celebrate CMJ's move back to downtown Manhattan - the cradle and nexus of new music - and to be working with NYU and the dozens of legendary venues that have been CMJ partners for years. We were proud that so many called 2006 our best CMJ ever - and we're going to bring an even better festival to music lovers in 2007," said CMJ Founder and Executive Producer Joanne Abbot Green,

CMJ Music Marathon has featured many of the world's most influential and revolutionary musicians, artists, cultural, and political figures at a variety of events including presentations, screenings, Q sessions, panel discussions and, of course, over 1000 live music performances. CMJ 2007 continues that tradition, highlighting the best new music first. It's virtually assured that many of 2008's breakout bands will be playing somewhere in New York City during CMJ 2007.

CMJ Music Marathon is the largest event of its kind, drawing over 12,000 professionals from all sectors of the music business and over 100,000 music fans, all of whom converge on New York to discover the world's best new music. CMJ has always been a springboard for the best new music talent from multiple music genres, discovering music's future superstars years before their commercial breakthroughs including marquee artists like The Shins ('06) and Motion City Soundtrack ('05), The Arcade Fire ('04), The Killers ('03), Modest Mouse ('98), Eminem ('98), Black Eyed Peas ('97), Wilco ('96), Green Day ('94), Queen Latifah ('90), The Beastie Boys ('85), U2 ('85), Red Hot Chili Peppers ('84), and R.E.M. ('83).

During the day, CMJ Music Marathon hosts four days of nonstop events including panels, keynote speeches, film premieres, a Continuing Legal Education symposium, mentoring sessions, tutorials and a sizzling, interactive lifestyle area. Registration to CMJ Music Marathon grants attendees entry to all daytime and nighttime offerings.

CMJ is proud to welcome New York University as a sponsor of daytime programming through its Steinhardt Music Business Program in the Department of Music Performing Arts Professions and the Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music in the Tisch School of the Arts.

"There has never been a more critical time for the music industry, and positioning CMJ with a groundbreaking academic institution like NYU will allow for the perfect environment to present the best entertainment, networking and educational opportunities for musicians, students, music fans and industry professionals," said Abbot Green.

In addition to the downtown daytime events and nighttime live music showcases at venues throughout NYC and the boroughs, CMJ will once again offer its attendees the best in new and innovative films. CMJ FilmFest has become a leading movie tastemaker, hosting over a decade of premieres and advance screenings from 1994's "Pulp Fiction," to 2006's "Borat." In 2006, CMJ FilmFest screened Academy Award nominated and victorious films, including the New York premiere of "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," which featured an appearance by Sacha Baron Cohen and the world premiere of "Lord Don't Slow Me Down" featuring an discussion with Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher. Previous FilmFests have featured appearances by leading filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino, Michael Moore, Mike Mills, David Cronenberg, Harmony Korine, Wim Wenders, Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Vince Vaughn, among others.

Registration is open NOW at www.cmj.com/marathon , with EXTREME EARLY BIRD prices available. Band/Artist Showcase submissions are being accepted NOW at www.cmj.com/marathon with discount application prices as well. Potential panelists and speakers should contact the panels department at panels07@cmj.com.

For more information, log on to www.cmj.com/marathon or contact CMJ Music Marathon at 917-606-1908 x 241.

About CMJ Network Inc.

CMJ Network connects music fans and music industry professionals with the best in new music through interactive media, live events and print. CMJ.com offers a digital music discovery service, information resources, and community to new music fans, professionals, and artists. CMJ Events produces the legendary CMJ Music Marathon, the largest and longest-running music industry event of its kind, in addition to live events and tours across the USA. The weekly music business trade magazine CMJ New Music Report is the primary source for exclusive charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and independent and trend-forward retail sales. CMJ New Music Monthly, the first consumer magazine to include a bound-in CD sampler, is the leading publication for the emerging music enthusiast. CMJ Access is an integrated marketing agency specializing in providing its clients unparalleled access to the college and young adult demographic and emerging music world. Log on to www.cmj.com for more information about all of CMJ's products and services.

Posted in CMJ | music at 12:55 AM | Comments (11)

Human Giant @ SXSW & upcoming NYC comedy (by Klaus)

Human Giant will make an appearance at a Brooklyn Vegan show Saturday afternoon during SXSW (March 17) . Later that night Aziz, Paul and Rob have a show of their own...

In my last comedy post I listed some upcoming NYC events. Below you'll find some more...

UPCOMING SHOWS!

• 3/9/07, 8:00pm Rififi: Greg Johnson Show: This is Rififi's grand re-opening! Come see the beautified Rififi and thrill to the comedy of The Whitest Kids U Know, Kristen Schaal, Chelsea Peretti, and so many more. Only 5 bucks!
• 3/10/07, 7:30pm UCB Theater: Let's Have a Ball!: A spectacular free-hand long-form improv show.
• 3/10/07, 9:00pm Moonwork Presents An Evening Of Original Works: NYC's best way to spend a Saturday night is back with Kristen Schaal, Tom Shillue, Christian Finnegan and many many more!
• 3/12/07, 10:00pm Rififi: A Night With Gabe and Jenny: It's like a morning show, only it's at night, on stage, and features shitloads of awesome comedians.
• 3/12/07, 11:00pm UCB Theater: Crash Test!: FREE and featuring Human Giant clips, Jonah Ray (from LA), and much more
• 3/12/07 9:00pm & 3/15/07 10:30pm Under Saint Marks: Death League Tea Party presents "One Lump or Two?": UCB trained improvisers perform two completely improvised plays in one hour. You have to see this.
• 3/14/07, 8:30pm Rififi: Invite Them Up: The first ITU since Rififi closed for renovations. I will not be there sadly.
• 3/15/07, 8:00pm UCB Theater: Inside Joke: This show, a live conversation with a funny person, just doesn't occur enough. This episode features Andy Borowitz, so make a reservation. You will not be disappointed

C ya soon.

-Klaus

Posted in SXSW | comedy at 12:39 AM | Comments (0)

March 7, 2007

Todd P is throwing a lot of events @ SXSW

Brooklyn's own Todd P will be in Austin too. Here's a list of the all-ages events he's throwing this year....

====> WEDNESDAY 3/14 -thru- SATURDAY 3/17 <====

:: FREE AFTERNOON PATIO PARTIES IN AUSTIN
:: all free & 100% all ages!!

:: curated & organized by Todd P & Fei
:: http://toddpnyc.com

:: all lineups and times below are somewhat tentative, so don't be
:: suprised if there are details that change -- but check it out!!

:: two stages will be in effect - both on Ms Bea's fabulous patio
:: all sets will be staggered, no bands'll be playing at the same time

:: for addresses & maps scroll to the bottom...

==> WEDNESDAY 3/14 @ MS BEA'S

9:00pm --> Ecstatic Sunshine -----> http://myspace.com/ecstaticsunshine
8:30pm --> Aa aka BIG A little a -> http://myspace.com/alittlea
8:00pm --> Ponytail ----------------> http://myspace.com/jreamteam
7:30pm --> Mae Shi ---------------> http://myspace.com/themaeshi
7:00pm --> Todosantos (Venezuela) -> http://myspace.com/1234567collective
6:30pm --> Charalambides -------> http://www.southern.net/southern/band/CHLAM/
6:00pm --> Los Dynamite (Mexico) -> http://myspace.com/losdynamite
5:30pm --> Yacht ------------------> http://myspace.com/yacht
5:00pm --> Slim Moon and What Army -> http://myspace.com/smawa
4:30pm --> JuiceboXXX -----------> http://myspace.com/officialjuiceboxxx
4:00pm --> Kiiiiiii (Japan) ---------> http://kiiiiiii.com
3:30pm --> Punches (New Zealand) -> http://myspace.com/punchesxxx

==> THURSDAY 3/15 @ MS BEA'S

8:00pm --> Wham City Round Robin -> http://myspace.com/whamcity
7:30pm --> Dan Deacon -----------> http://myspace.com/dandeacon
7:00pm --> No Age -----------------> http://myspace.com/nonoage
6:30pm --> Marnie Stern -----------> http://myspace.com/marniestern1
6:00pm --> Tiny Masters of Today -> http://myspace.com/tinymasters
5:30pm --> Danava -----------------> http://myspace.com/danava
5:00pm --> Castanets ---------------> http://myspace.com/castanets
4:30pm --> Macromantics (Australia) -> http://myspace.com/macromantics
4:00pm --> Mika Miko ---------------> http://myspace.com/mikamiko
3:30pm --> Silver Daggers ---------> http://myspace.com/silverdaggers
3:00pm --> The Big Sleep ----------> http://myspace.com/thebigsleep
2:30pm --> Liam Finn (New Zealand) -> http://myspace.com/liamfinnladen
2:00pm --> RAFTER -----------------> http://myspace.com/rafterroberts

==> THURSDAY 3/15 - LATE LATE -1AM!- @ EAST CENTRAL STORAGE

:: special secret afterhours party in conjunction with PaperThinWalls.com

:: the Pack -----------------> http://myspace.com/wolfpackmusik:: Aa aka BIG A little a ----> http://myspace.com/alittlea:: Kidz in the Hall ----------> http://myspace.com/kidzinthehall
:: Genghis Tron ------------> http://myspace.com/genghistron
:: Dan Deacon -------------> http://myspace.com/dandeacon
==> FRIDAY 3/16 @ MS BEA'S
11:00pm -> Architecture in Helsinki -> http://myspace.com/aihmusic
10:30pm -> Lo Fi Fnk -----------------> http://myspace.com/lofifnksweden
10:00pm -> Au Revoir Simone ------> http://myspace.com/aurevoirsimone
9:30pm --> Metronomy --------------> http://myspace.com/metronomy
9:00pm --> Hot Club de Paris -------> http://myspace.com/hotclubdeparis
8:30pm --> Best Fwends -------------> http://myspace.com/bestfwends
^^ 8:30-midnight ^^ MOSHI MOSHI RECORDS SHOWCASE ^^ 8:30-midnight ^^
8:00pm --> Rebecca Gates ----------> http://billions.com/artists/rebeccag/index.html
7:30pm --> Indian Jewelry ----------> http://myspace.com/indianjewelry
7:00pm --> Viet Nam -----------------> http://myspace.com/vietnamtheband
6:30pm --> Titan ----------------------> http://myspace.com/titanaut
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Previously
* 2007 SXSW preperation thread

Posted in SXSW | music at 11:53 PM | Comments (8)

Grizzly Bear @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC (March 07) - pics

I already thought Grizzly Bear were an awesome band to see live. Last night (March 6, 2007) at Bowery Ballroom they proved they've been practicing (aka were just on tour for 3 weeks), and they were even better than I thought - definitely the best show I've seen by them yet. Highlights included pretty much everything, but I especially loved "Colorado" this time, and it was cool that they did a 1-song 2-man encore since they usually never come back on stage. Tiye writes...

Last night I finally got to see Grizzly Bear play at Bowery Ballroom and it was worth the wait. I can't even...there are no words...I'll think of some. After the show, Sarah and I saw Michael Tapper sitting alone at the bar in a daze. He told us that he was trying to process what he just saw and that we could quote him when he said, "Grizzly Bear is the best band in the world".

Here are some pics...

I unfortunately missed Papercuts, but did see Beach House who were also good - pics coming in another post.

Previously
* Grizzly Bear tickets back on sale
* Grizzly Bear | 2007 Tour Dates
* Grizzly Bear add 2nd NYC show
* An interview with Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear

Posted in music | pictures at 3:15 PM | Comments (37)

2007 SXSW preperation thread

4 MP3s from bands playing SXSW....

DOWNLOAD: The Besnard Lakes - And You Lied to Me (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Blacklist - Language Of The Living Dead (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Samamidon - Tribulation (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Steaming Wolf Penis - Vampire Moustache (MP3)

The music portion of SXSW runs from Tuesday March 13th - Saturday March 18th. Whether you have a badge or not (I don't), there will be TONS of music to see and hear in Austin that week. Use the comments to post links to stuff you wrote, stuff you're promoting, and/or who/what/stuff you're looking forward to. Ask questions, etc...

And check out
* SXSW.Ohmyrockness.com
* Donewaiting SXSW blog
* Austin Show List
* Austinist's SXSW Map
* Yaris SXSW Guide
* My SXSW archives
* Eleven Montreal bands
* My Thursday party
* My Saturday party

Posted in MP3 | SXSW | music at 3:03 PM | Comments (13)

Badly Drawn Boy @ Webster & Barnes & Noble tonight

Badly Drawn Boy is on tour. He plays Webster Hall with Adem tonight (March 7). Before that he'll stop by Barnes & Noble in Union Square.

Posted in To Do | music at 2:39 PM | Comments (3)

Lily Allen (+Karl Lagerfeld & vs Lady Sovereign) 2007 Tour Dates

Lily & Karl Lagerfeld, Paris Fashion Week - March 2, 2007

(Karl gets around)

Lily Allen wrote on February 22nd...

Dear Lady Sovereign

In response to Miss sovereigns comments , I've spoken to my Dad and he says he'd be happy to adopt you if you think it will give you a leg up .

The 21-year-old rapper - who is enjoying chart success in the US - thinks it is unfair she is attacked in Britain for her sense of style, while Lily is lauded for her quirky dress sense.
Lady Sovereign told the Observer Music Monthly magazine: 'I'm not appreciated. You get some of the media hating people like me 'cause they're chavish but Lily is the biggest chav going and everyone seems to love her.' The 'Public Warning' singer insists she doesn't hate Lily, but thinks she has had it easy, because she is the daughter of successful comic actor Keith Allen.
She added: 'I'm not hating on her but someone like Lily Allen, just 'cause her dad's famous, doesn't have to work as hard as someone like me.' The Wembley-born MC also claims her next album is going to be so controversial, her record label Def Jam will 's**t themselves'.
The rapper - who can count Nas and LL Cool J as her label mates - said: 'If they think my current album is irregular the next one's going to be pretty f**ked up. I've got so many things to say. They're going to s**t themselves.'

Lily is playing Irving Plaza in NYC on April 11th. No tickets yet. All tour dates below....

Lily Allen - 2007 Tour Dates
Wed 03/07/07 Wolverhampton, UK Civic Hall
Thu 03/08/07 Glasgow, UK Carling Glasgow Academy
Sat 03/10/07 Manchester, UK Carling Apollo Manchester
Sun 03/11/07 Nottingham, UK Rock City
Mon 03/12/07 London, UK Carling Apollo Hammersmith
Wed 03/14/07 Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q (SXSW)
Fri 03/16/07 Houston, TX Engine Room
Sat 03/17/07 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Mon 03/19/07 Atlanta, GA The Loft At Center Stage
Tue 03/20/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Fri 03/23/07 Mexico City, MEX Salon 21
Mon 03/26/07 Seattle, WA The Showbox
Tue 03/27/07 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Wed 03/28/07 Portland, OR Aladdin Theater
Fri 03/30/07 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Sun 04/01/07 Sacramento, CA Crest Theatre
Mon 04/02/07 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Thu 04/05/07 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
Fri 04/06/07 Montreal, QC Club Soda
Sat 04/07/07 Boston, MA The Roxy
Sun 04/08/07 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Tue 04/10/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Wed 04/11/07 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Sat 04/14/07 Universal City, CA Gibson Amph. At Univ. CityWalk KCRW Evening
Sun 04/29/07 Indio, CA Empire Polo Field Coachella
Fri 06/15/07 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music Festival
Fri 06/22/07 Glastonbury Festival
Fri 07/06/07 Kinross, UK Balado
Sat 08/18/07 Staffordshire, UK Weston Park V Festival
Sun 08/19/07 Chelmsford, UK Hylands Park V Festival

Lily is also taking on iTunes.

Previously
* Lily Allen played Webster Hall & stuff
* Cat Power & Karl Lagerfeld

Posted in SXSW | music | style | tour dates at 2:20 PM | Comments (34)

Pretty Girls Make Graves - FAREWELL TOUR DATES (now with NYC)

DOWNLOAD: Pretty Girls Make Graves - The Nocturnal House (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Pretty Girls Make Graves - All Medicated Geniuses (MP3)

On January 29th Pretty Girls Make Graves sadly announced:

Friends,

We are sorry to announce that our upcoming tour in May will be our last. Nick quit the band and the rest of us feel like it wouldn't be right to continue on with out him. The 5 of us feel very lucky to have met and worked with some truly amazing people over the years. Thank you all so much.
pgmg.

Tickets are on sale for May 19th @ Gramercy Theatre in NYC. All dates below...

PGMB - 2007 Tour Dates
May 10 - Mad Planet Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 11 - The Picador Iowa City, Indiana
May 12 - Empty Bottle Chicago, Illinois
May 13 - Grog Shop Cleveland, Ohio
May 16 - North Star Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 17 - Middle East Cambridge, Massachusetts
May 18 - The Living Room Providence, Rhode Island
May 19 - Gramercy Theatre NYC, New York
May 20 - Black Cat Washington DC
May 22 - The Earl Atlanta
May 23 - The Orpheum Tampa, Florida
May 24 - The Social Orlando, Florida
May 26 - Spanish Moon Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 28 - Emos Austin, Texas
Jun 2 - The Glasshouse Pomona, California
Jun 3 - Troubadour Los Angeles, California
Jun 4 - Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California

Previously
* PGMG @ Sasquatch
* Pretty Girls Make Graves & The Double | Tour Dates
* Nine Black Alps + Giant Drag + Pretty Girls Make Graves

Posted in MP3 | music | tour dates at 1:31 PM | Comments (9)

Arts & Crafts (label) news, videos & tour dates

* Canadian Music fest kicks off
* Feist Releases New Single
* Charty Chart Chat: Apostle Hustles To #1
* Indie singer Feist aims "lowbrow" with new album
* Feist Tracklist Revealed
* Feist ‘Reminds’ Fans to See her On the Road
* Amy Millan Covers Death Cab, Stars for KCRW EP
* Stars Trust Their Friends To Mess With Their Songs
* listen to new Stars, Young Galaxy and Feist

Tour dates for everyone below....

Amy...

Amy Millan
Thursday March 15th, 2007 Austin, TX Emos Jr.
Friday March 16th, 2007 Austin, TX Habana Calle 6 Annex
Friday March 16th, 2007 Austin, TX Red Eyed Fly
Friday May 4th, 2007 Toronto, ON Massey Hall

Apostle of Hustle
Friday March 9th, 2007 Toronto, ON El Mocambo
Saturday March 10th, 2007 Waterloo, ON The Starlight Room
Wednesday March 14th, 2007 Austin, TX Emo's Jr.
Thursday March 15th, 2007 Austin, TX Red Eyed Fly
Friday March 16th, 2007 Austin, TX The Mohawk
Friday March 16th, 2007 Austin, TX Habana Calle 6 Annex
Saturday March 17th, 2007 Austin, TX Hotel San Jose
Friday April 20th, 2007 Chicago, IL The Riviera Theatre
Saturday April 21st, 2007 Milwaukee, WI The Pitman Theatre at Alverno College
Sunday April 22nd, 2007 Columbia, MO The Blue Note
Monday April 23rd, 2007 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
Wednesday April 25th, 2007 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
Friday April 27th, 2007 Tucson, AZ The Rialto Theatre
Tuesday May 1st, 2007 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Friday May 4th, 2007 Portland, OR The Crystal Ballroom
Saturday May 5th, 2007 Seattle, WA The Showbox Theatre

Feist
Tuesday May 15th, 2007 Victoria, BC Royal Theatre
Wednesday May 16th, 2007 Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre
Friday May 18th, 2007 Edmonton, AB Winspear Centre
Saturday May 19th, 2007 Calgary, AB Jubilee Auditorium
Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre
Saturday May 26th, 2007 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
Thursday May 31st, 2007 Ottawa, ON Bronson Centre
Friday June 1st, 2007 Montreal, QC Olympia Theatre
Saturday June 2nd, 2007 Quebec City, QC Imperial Theatre

The Dears...

The Dears
Thursday March 15th, 2007 Austin, TX Stubbs BBQ
Friday March 16th, 2007 Austin, TX Habana Calle 6 Annex

The Most Serene Republic
Wednesday March 7th, 2007 Quebec City, QC Chez Dagobert
Thursday March 8th, 2007 Montreal, QC Mile End Cultural Centre - Main Hall
Friday March 9th, 2007 Ottawa, ON Zaphod Beeblebrox
Thursday March 15th, 2007 Hamilton, ON Casbah
Friday March 16th, 2007 London, ON Salt Lounge
Saturday March 17th, 2007 Windsor, ON The Avalon Front

Young Galaxy
Friday March 9th, 2007 Toronto, ON El Mocambo
Wednesday March 14th, 2007 Austin, TX Brush Square Park
Thursday March 15th, 2007 Austin, TX Emo's Jr.
Friday March 16th, 2007 Austin, TX Habana Calle 6 Annex
Saturday March 17th, 2007 Austin, TX The Mohawk
Saturday April 14th, 2007 New York, NY The Mercury Lounge w/ Cloud Cult
Sunday April 15th, 2007 New York, NY The Mercury Lounge w/ Cloud Cult

and the new Hidden Cameras video....

And one by Jason Collett....

And Broken Social Scene themselves...

Posted in SXSW | music | tour dates | video at 1:11 PM | Comments (2)

Mastodon + Against Me! + Cursive - 2007 Tour Dates (presale)

DOWNLOAD: Cursive - Dorothy at Forty (MP3)

Mastodon

Mastodon, Against Me!, and Cursive will all be at SXSW in Mid-March. Then they're all touring together in May. Tickets go on sale Saturday for the show at Roseland on May 17th. The presale started today.

All tour dates for everyone below...

official SXSW showcases
Mastodon - Saturday, March 17 8:00 p.m. Town Lake
Cursive - Saturday, March 17 1:00 a.m. Beauty Bar Patio
Against Me! - Thursday, March 15 12:45 a.m. Exodus

Mastodon + Against Me! + Cursive - 2007 Tour Dates
May 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern LG
May 2 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield
May 4 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
May 5 - Seattle, WA @ The Fenix
May 6 - Boise, ID @ Big Easy
May 8 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
May 11 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Myth
May 12 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
May 13 - Detroit, MI @ State Theatre
May 14 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
May 15 - Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
May 17 - New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
May 18 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
May 19 - Boston, MA @ Avalon
May 21 - Columbus, OH @ Lifestyles Pavilion
May 22 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
May 23 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
May 25 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
May 26 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

Against Me! - 2007 Tour Dates
Mar 7 - New Capital Music Hall Ottawa, Ontario
Mar 8 - Call The Office London, Ontario
Mar 9 - Phoenix Theatre Toronto, Ontario
Mar 10 - Skelletone's Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mar 11 - Orpheum Stage Door Madison, Wisconsin
Mar 12 - Creepy Crawl St. Louis, Missouri
Mar 12 - Creepy Crawl St. Louis, Missouri
Mar 13 - The Blue Note Columbia, Maine
Mar 15 -Spiro's - Shirts For A Cure SxSW Showcase Austin, Texas
Mar 15 - Exodus - Sire Records SxSW Showcase Austin, Texas
Mar 16 - Vice Outdoor Stage - Vice SxSW Party Austin, Texas
Mar 17 - Town Lake Stage (SxSW) Austin, Texas
Mar 19 - The Rock Tuscon, Arizona
Mar 20 - The Glass House Pomona, California
Mar 22 - Downtown Brew San Luis Obispo, California
Mar 23 - The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California
Mar 24 - New Oasis Sparks, Nevada
Mar 25 - W.O.W. Hall Eugene, Oregon
Mar 26 - Hells Kitchen Tacoma, Washington
Mar 27 - Croation Culteral Center Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 29 - The Warehouse Calgary, Alberta
Mar 30 - Dinwoodie Lounge Edmonton, Alberta
Mar 31 - Ridell Centre - University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan
Apr 1 - The Garrick Winnipeg, Manitoba
Apr 3 - Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 4 - Rave Ballroom Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Apr 5 - Ottos Dekalb, Illinois
Apr 6 - Frankie's Toledo
Apr 7 - Headliner's Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 14 - Common Grounds - Benefit for Callum Robbins Gainesville, Florida
Apr 29 - COACHELLA - Empire Polo Field Indio, California

Cursive - 2007 Tour Dates
02/15/07 Seattle, WA U of Washington Husky Union Bldg - North Den TBA BUY
02/17/07 Anchorage, AK University of Alaska Paper Chase BUY
02/27/07 Oxford, UK Zodiac Forward Russia & Sometree
02/28/07 London, UK Koko Forward Russia & Sometree
03/02/07 Southampton, UK University Forward Russia & Sometree
03/03/07 Brighton, UK Concorde 2 Forward Russia & Sometree
03/04/07 Bristol, UK Blerkeller Forward Russia & Sometree
03/05/07 Stoke-On-Trent, UK Sugarmill Forward Russia & Sometree
03/06/07 Leeds, UK Metropolitan University Forward Russia & Sometree
03/07/07 Paris, France La Maroquinerie Brakes
03/08/07 Rotterdam, Netherlands Rotown
03/09/07 Antwerp, Belgium Trix
03/10/07 Magdeburg, Germany Projekt 7 TBA
03/11/07 Berlin, Germany Lido TBA
03/12/07 Erlangen, Germany E-Werk TBA
03/13/07 Stuttgart, Germany Schocken TBA
03/14/07 Cologne, Germany Gebaude 9 TBA
03/15/07 Bremen, Germany Lagerhaus TBA

Mastodon...

Previously
* Mastodon and others playing SXSW
* Mastodon | 2007 Tour Dates & new videos

Posted in MP3 | SXSW | music | tour dates at 12:26 PM | Comments (10)

Genesis (Phil Collins) - 2007 Tour Dates

No Peter Gabriel
"Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford of the band Genesis have unveiled the dates for the North American leg of their first tour in 15 years, kicking off at BMO Field in Toronto, on September 7th. The tour will hit 13 different cities across North America playing a series of arenas and stadiums." [Starpulse] Dates below...

Genesis - 2007 Tour Dates
Sept. 7 Toronto, ON BMO Field
Sept. 11 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Sept. 14 Montreal, QC Olympic Stadium
Sept. 16 Hartford, CT Hartford Civic Center
Sept. 18 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
Sept. 22 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Sept. 23 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Sept. 27 E. Rutherford, NJ Giants Stadium
Sept. 29 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Sept. 30 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
Oct. 2 Chicago, IL United Center
Oct. 9 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Oct. 12 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl

Posted in music | tour dates at 12:05 PM | Comments (10)

March 6, 2007

Le Tigre & Brooklyn Vegan present NY2LON during SXSW

Here is my second SXSW announcement (here is my first)....

RSVP here. More details below...

For this party I teamed up with "Plus One" (a music promotions and production company, and co-founder of the "NY2LON" brand), and Le Tigre (the clothing company) to bring together another diverse lineup of bands to play a FREE show with FREE drinks and FREE food. For this one you must RSVP.

Music on two stages by:

Amy Winehouse (UK)

The Fratellis (UK)
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. (UK)
Antibalas (NYC)
Takka Takka (NYC)
Malajube (Montreal)
We are Wolves (Montreal)
Datarock (Norway)
JOHNOSSI (Sweden)
Ferraby Lionheart (LA)
Monsters are Waiting (LA)
Trainwreck Riders (San Fran)

plus comedy by Human Giant - Aziz Anzari, Rob Huebel, and Paul Scheer.

all hosted by The Gray Kid

Saturday March 17th - 11-6pm - @ Habana Calle
709 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX

See also
* Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys & Fratellis win Brit awards
* Malajube, We are Wolves & other bands from Montreal
* Jamie T, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, NME + Tour Dates
* Antibalas - new ANTI album, MP3 & 2007 Tour Dates
* Human Giant coming to MTV, performing in NYC
* Datarock sign to Nettwerk Music Group
* The Walkmen + Ferraby Lionheart | 2007 Tour Dates
* Takka Takka @ Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY | pics

Posted in SXSW | music at 3:18 PM | Comments (39)

Hot Chip add 2nd NYC show ++ some Videos

Tickets for Hot Chip's April 20th show at Webster Hall are almost sold out, so they added April 19th. Other tour dates here. Five cool videos below...

Over and Over

Boy From School

Colours

Playboy

And an interview...

"There's no story about Hot Chip. It's just a name that means nothing".

Previously
* Hot Chip | April 2007 Tour Dates
* Hot Chip playing Webster Hall | Tickets

Posted in music | tour dates | video at 2:34 PM | Comments (2)

The Thermals played Bowery Ballroom & Studio B

I'm super lame - The Thermals just played two nights in NYC and I missed them both.

The Thermals @ Bowery, NYC - March 4, 2007 (CRED)

Reviews of the Bowery show here and here.

Posted in music at 2:16 PM | Comments (30)

Bright Eyes - 2007 Tour Dates --> 7 NIGHTS @ TOWN HALL

Bright Eyes @ Metro, Chicago - Feb 25, 2007 (CRED)

"The enormous trek-- which culminates with an insane seven nights at NYC's Town Hall-- has Conor and new core bandmates Mike Mogis and Nate Wolcott visiting larger venues and numerous cities skipped over on the present jaunt, all to preach the good word of Cassadaga, out April 10 on Def Jam. Just kidding." [Pitchfork]

05-25 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-26 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-28 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-29 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-30 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-31 New York, NY - Town Hall
06-01 New York, NY - Town Hall

All dates below...

Bright Eyes - 2007 Tour Dates
03-07 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey *
03-08 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey *
03-09 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall *
03-10 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall *
03-11 Seattle, WA - Showbox
03-16 London, England - Koko
03-18 Oxford, England - Brookes University Student Union
03-22 Oslo, Norway - Cosmopolite
03-24 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
03-26 Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club
03-27 Cologne, Germany - Gloria
03-30 Paris, France - Cafe de la Danse
03-31 Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Melkweg
04-22 Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre
04-23 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
04-24 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
04-25 Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre
04-26 Omaha, NE - Holland Performing Arts Center
04-28 Denver, CO - Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
04-29 Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall
05-01 Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
05-02 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
05-04 Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre
05-05 Santa Barbara, CA - Arlington Theatre
05-06 Los Angeles, CA - Walt Disney Concert Hall
05-08 San Diego, CA - SOMA
05-09 Tempe, AZ - Mesa Amphitheatre
05-11 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
05-12 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
05-13 Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall
05-14 New Orleans, LA - Republic
05-16 Tampa, FL - Tampa Theatre
05-17 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
05-18 Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
05-19 Nashville, TN - Ryman Audiotorium
05-20 Columbus, OH - Wexner Center for the Arts
05-21 Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
05-22 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
05-24 Boston, MA - Wang Center for the Performing Arts
05-25 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-26 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-28 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-29 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-30 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-31 New York, NY - Town Hall
06-01 New York, NY - Town Hall

* with Vetiver

Previously
* Bright Eyes @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC -- new MP3s

Posted in music | tour dates at 1:30 PM | Comments (129)

Grizzly Bear tickets back on sale

Tickets for tonight's and tomorrow's Grizzly Bear / Papercuts / Beach House show are back on sale. (thx all)

Previously
* Papercuts | signed to Gnomonsong - MP3 & tour w/ Grizzly Bear
* BEACH HOUSE opening for fellow Pitchfork fav Grizzly Bear

Posted in To Do | music at 1:23 PM | Comments (14)

Les Savy Fav playing SXSW, UK, Bowery Ballroom

LSF in Australia (CRED)

Les Savy Fav are playing Bowery Ballroom in NYC on April 1st. Tickets go on sale Wednesday @ noon. Before that they're at SXSW. After that they go to the UK to play ATP. All tour dates below...

Les Savy Fav - 2007 Tour Dates
Mar 14 - red eye fly austin, Texas (Frenchkiss SXSW showcase)
Mar 16 - Mess With Texas (David Cross' SXSW party)
Apr 01 - Bowery Ballroom, NYC
May 18 - don't know yet LONDON
May 19 - ATP UK

Previously
* Les Savy Fav played McCarren Park Pool
* Les Savy Fav @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics
* Les Savy Fav @ MoMA, NYC | pics

Posted in SXSW | music | tour dates at 1:17 PM | Comments (2)

Lavender Diamond (Matador) - 2007 Tour Dates, MP3

DOWNLOAD: Lavender Diamond - You Broke My Heart (MP3)

"Primarily a vehicle for the astonishing vocals and buoyant worldview of Becky Stark, the Los Angeles-based Lavender Diamond's take on the dying art of the perfect pop song is as elemental as it is ambitious — though their forthcoming Matador full-length, Imagine Our Love (due the eighth of May), is more of the latter."

Matador announced their signing in January. They just got done touring with The Decemberists. Wednesday night they play Joe's Pub. Their album is out May 8th. Then they're back in NYC to play Bowery Ballroom on June 3rd. All known tour dates below....

LAvender Diamond - 2007 Tour Dates
March 7 New York, NY Joe's Pub
May 19 San Francisco, CA The Independent
May 21 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
May 22 Seattle, WA Triple Door
May 27 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
May 30 Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
May 31 Montreal, QUE La Sala Rossa
June 1 Boston, MA Museum of Fine Arts
June 3 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
June 5 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
June 12 Austin, TX The Parish
June 13 Denton, TX Haleys
June 16 Los Angeles, CA Troubador

Check out an interview @ Stylus.

Posted in MP3 | music | tour dates at 4:37 AM | Comments (12)

Spoon - 2007 Tour Dates

Spoon are playing at least two shows at SXSW. In April they're doing a short tour of the East Coast that has them suspiciously close to NYC. They also play Sasquatch & Bonnaroo. All dates below...

Spoon - 2007 Tour Dates
Sat 03.10 - Mexico City (MX) MX Beat - Deportivo w/ Architecture in Helsinki
Wed 03.14 - Austin, TX Antone's - Merge SXSW Showcase w/ The Ladybug Transistor, Imperial Teen, Oakley Hall, The Rosebuds & The Broken West
Sat 03.17 - Austin, TX Esquire SXSW Showcase - Stubb's w/ The Stooges
Sat 04.21 - Baltimore, MD Sonar - Main Room
Sun 04.22 - Philadelphia, PA Starlight Ballroom
Tue 04.24 - Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony
Thu 04.26 - New Haven, CT Toad's Place
Fri 04.27 - Northhampton, MA Pearl Street
Sun 05.27 - The Gorge, WA Sasquatch Festival w/ Bjork, Beastie Boys, Interpol, etc.
Sat 06.16 - Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music Festival

Previously
* Lots of Live Spoon for Download | Webster Hall, etc...
* Spoon @ Webster Hall, NYC | Pics

Posted in SXSW | music | tour dates at 4:14 AM | Comments (6)

Eleven bands from Montreal (that happen to be playing SXSW)

I asked Montreal resident "BrooklynVegan Mike" if he could give is a quick preview of some of the bands from Montreal that are traveling to Austin for SXSW this year. Here's what he came up with....

Montreal has created an environment of great, imaginative music. We have our own indie music showcase and outdoor music festival, and are the artistic capital of Canada (despite what Toronto might tell you). Faster then you can say poutine, the city has erupted on to the indie stage with a flurry of good bands. Many of them (along with all of indie-dom) are descending to Austin for South by Southwest. We all know the big names, so I've been asked to comment on some of the lesser known bands being produced by my corner of the great white north. Here is a rundown of a few of the (unsung) Montreal bands worth checking out at SXSW.

DOWNLOAD: Patrick Watson - Luscious Life (MP3)

Patrick Watson has been plugging along for a few years, releasing their brand of soft, electronically subtle folk. Vocally sounds like the love child of Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley and makes no effort to hide it. Of all the Montreal bands playing SXSW this year, they have the biggest chance at the dreaded "crossover" appeal. He could become your mom's favorite artist (has been featured a couple times on "Grey's Anatomy"). Fall in love now before it gets played out everywhere.

Also see
* Patrick Watson - MP3s, video & 2007 Tour Dates

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DOWNLOAD: Miracle Fortress - This Thing About You (MP3)

Spearheaded by Graham Van Pelt of Think About Life, Miracle Fortress is a departure from the keyboard party punk of his "day job," but not by as much as you would think. It's a more spaced-out affair, with Van Pelt exploring the sounds he creates with a psych-pop bent and a healthy dose of delay. If Think About Life is the ecstasy rush, Miracle Fortress is the comedown.

Also see
* An Interview with Think About Life (Matt, Graham & Martin)
* Think About Life @ Knitting Factory, NYC | pics

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DOWNLOAD: Land of Talk - Speak to Me Bones (MP3)

A sign you are unheralded in your own hometown; when the local culture press anoints you next big thing status AFTER the national media does. Such is the cross Land of Talk has to bear. At Osheaga they stole fans from the Bell Orchestre set - no small feat (Arcade Fire are GODS here). A power-trio that merges early Cat Power with Sonic Youth in a straight forward style, just don't tell them that. They should have a full album later this year, but Boo Hiss Cheer Applause is a great introduction. We've talked a lot about them here, so you should be familiar with them by now. If you haven't, what's wrong with you?

Also see
* Land of Talk sign to The Rebel Group | 2007 Tour Dates w/ Menomena
* Land of Talk @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics

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DOWNLOAD: Creature - Pop Culture (MP3)

Montreal dance-punk at its finest. Long before The Arcade Fire and The Stills came out of here, Montreal had a well known DJ/House scene. Creature bridges the gap between those two genres. They get better with every beer.

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DOWNLOAD: We Are Wolves - La Nature (MP3)

We are Wolves' myspace photo shows a dizzying array of keyboards. I believe that summarizes them quite nicely. They remind me a lot of Add (N) to X, but with a more aggressive, dancey flavor like DFA79. They played a fantastic set on the Osheaga second stage this past summer. You will sweat, a lot.

Also see
* We are Wolves @ Factory People, Austin, TX (SXSW) | pics
* We Are Wolves from Montreal | Tour Dates | MP3

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DOWNLOAD: Pawa Up First - Detour (MP3)

Orginally the home recordings of local artist Serge Pelletier, the fleshed out band Pawa Up First shoots you back to 1995 when Trip-Hop ruled and Brighton was the chillest place on Earth. An amalgam of Gainsbourg, salsa, and hip-hop beats, they are one of the more dynamic bands from Montreal in quite a while.

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LISTEN: Plaster @ MySpace

A really fun, inventive electronic trio with a big underground following in the city. For as enticing as their album is, Plaster's live show is supposed to be a spectacle unto itself - always a tough ticket when they are playing. Check out their site just to mess around and deconstruct their tracks. Making their way to a car commercial near you.

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LISTEN: Krista L.L. Muir @ MySpace

The former "Lederhosen Lucil", her music incorporates sparse ukulele with her chilling vocals multitracked, creating a warm, but unsettling atmosphere. Peep the track "Libra Encore" for the best example of this. I have never Krista L.L. Muir live but would be curious to see if she can pull off the feeling her recordings elicit.

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DOWNLOAD: Malajube - Etienne D'Aout (MP3)

Malajube are finally making some noise in the U.S. after being the hottest band in Montreal for some time. Like Land of Talk, you've heard plenty about them around here.

Also see
* An interview with Malajube
* Malajube | 2007 Tour Dates (SXSW) & CMJ pics

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DOWNLOAD: Call Me Poupee - Singapore Slang (MP3)

With a sound that recalls early Blonde Redhead (including vocals, which channel Kazu Makino) through a spaghetti western prism...Call Me Poupee . There is a kitsch factor that might hinder them from garnering mass appeal, but the record is fantastic and their Osheaga performance showed they can handle a large audience. For fans of Ennio Morricone, spy records, and the first Goldfrapp record.

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DOWNLOAD: Les Breastfeeders - Tout va pour le mieux dans le pire des mondes (MP3)

Well dressed group making garage-inflected power pop, Les Breastfeeders are part of a growing number of French-language Montreal bands that are making a name outside of the city. Imagine The Banana Splits covering The Kinks.

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(outside) Arcade Fire @ Judson Church (video) by Untucked

DOWNLOAD: Arcade Fire - Black Mirror (MP3)

Were you one of those who didn't get tickets?....

...another comedy short brought to you by Untucked Films.

Previously
* Neon Bible out now
* Arcade Fire in NYC, on NPR & SNL - videos & MP3s

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March 5, 2007

Foxtrot

Click the picture for the rest.

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Radio Soulwax - 2007 Tour Dates + Lo Fi Fnk kicks off tour

DOWNLOAD: Skeelo - I wish i was a (eye of the) tiger (Soulwax mashup) (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Soulwax - Miserable Girl (MP3)

Hot off the dance presses: Radio Soulwax Announce US Tour

Soulwax (!) just announced their US tour leading up to their live appearance at Coachella on April 29th. The tour includes stops in both New York cities: Manhattan (April 17) and Brooklyn (April 18). All of the dates will feature Soulwax Nite Versions live, as well as DJ sets from the Dewaele brothers as 2 Many DJs, and the Fixed boys JDH & Dave P. As I've mentioned, Soulwax Nite Versions live is practically life changing. If you've never been to a dance party, go to this one. You won't be disappointed. Well worth the price of admission. Stay tuned for ticket info.

Lo-Fi-Fnk Tour Starts Tomorrow

Just a reminder, that Lo-Fi-Fnk kicks off their US tour tomorrow (March 6) in Los Angeles and will be making their way through to SXSW, WMC, and finally to NYC. Make sure to catch up with them at least a few times.

Our friend DJ Never Forget will be accompanying the Fnk's on tour as well as DJing at select dates. Stay tuned to BrooklynVegan.com for reports from the road.

All tour dates below...

Radio Soulwax - 2007 Tour Dates
SAT 4/14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Transit *
MON 4/16 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *
TUE 4/17 - NYC @ Hiro Ballroom *
WED 4/18 - Brooklyn @ Studio B *
THU 4/19 - Montreal @ S.A.T. *
FRI 4/20 - Tronto @ Opera House *
SAT 4/21 - Chicago, IL @ Metro *
WED 4/25 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey *
FRI 4/27 - San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine *
SUN 4/29 - COACHELLA (Soulwax Nite Versions Live ONLY)

* w/ Soulwax Nite Versions Live, 2 Many DJs, and the Fixed DJs (JDH & Dave P)

DJ Never Forget (Finger on the Pulse NYC) on Tour with Lo-Fi-Fnk
FRI 3/09 - Vancouver @ Shine w/Lo-Fi-Fnk & My!Gay!Husband!
SAT 3/10 - Portland, OR @ Town Lounge w/Lo-Fi-Fnk & Hoop Dreams
SUN 3/11 - Eugene, OR @ Indigo District w/Lo-Fi-Fnk & Hoop Dreams
MON 3/12 - San Francisco @ Mint w/DJ Sets from Lo-Fi-Fnk & RCHRD OH?! (Big Stereo)
TUE 3/20 - Charlottesville, NC @ Tremont Hall w/DJ Sets from Lo-Fi-Fnk & Fit For Use

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Previously:
*Lo-Fi-Fnk Tour Dates
*the week in Dance w/ David Bruno (03/02/07)

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TWO Dismemberment Plan reunion shows ++ Fat Mama too

DOWNLOAD: The Dismemberment Plan - Superpowers (MP3s)

"Bummed because you got shut out this afternoon while trying to score tickets to the much-anticipated Dismemberment Plan reunion show next month? Don't go paying exorbitant prices to heartless scalpers on Craigslist just yet. (It's a benefit show for a very sick child, people.) The band will add a second show at the Black Cat on April 27, one night before the show that just sold out in a matter of seconds. The news was confirmed by Plan frontman Travis Morrison, our co-worker who sits just a floor below Guru headquarters. On-sale date and time are still up in the air, but expect the information to be released soon. We'll let you know what we hear as soon as we know it." [Washington Post]

ALSO, FOR THE JAMMERS: Fat Mama to Reunite at Green Apple Music Festival

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30 Seconds to Mars' JARED LETO rushed by fans, breaks nose

IS IT OK TO LAUGH?

"Jared Leto suffered a broken nose after being trampled by his fans." [Monsters & Critics]

Apparently he didn't have his baseball bat on him. Otherwise he probably could've fended them off.

This may or may not been the work of a wizard.

And in other news, Elijah Wood to narrate a Penguin documentary.

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Bright Eyes @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC -- new MP3s

DOWNLOAD: Bright Eyes - Four Winds (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Bright Eyes - Tourist Trap (MP3)

Bright Eyes @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - March 2, 2007 (CRED)

Bright Eyes played two shows at Bowery Ballroom in NYC this weekend - I was at the 2nd one on Saturdy March 3rd. I couldn't have been more excited that M Ward joined Conor on stage for something-like nine songs, but I also have to admit that the show was way better when it was just Bright Eyes & band - they seemed tighter and more-rehearsed. The worst was when Conor sang on one or two of M (Matt)'s songs - Matt just sings them so much better. That said, the show was great - especially because of the kick-ass fiddle and trumpet parts - there were lots of them. I was told they played every song off the new Bright Eyes EP (MP3s above).

Bright Eyes @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC - March 2, 2007 (CRED)

Unfortunately I missed both Craig Wedren shows.

Previously
* Bright Eyes showed up @ the M Ward (who is touring with Norah Jones) show
* M(att) Ward & Conor Oberst @ Angel Orensanz, NYC | pics

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Klaus Kinski's Comedy Canon (03/05/07)

Aziz asks...

Do you want to be in a short on Human Giant's MTV show?

Do you want to watch the Illusionators perform their most dangerous magification ever?!!

Then show up at the UCB Theatre in NY (26th btw 8th and 9th) at 9:30 pm on Monday and the Illusionators, John Satan and Scott Devil, will lead you to a world of illusion and death!

Afterwards, we will take you back to Crash Test, where your seats will be saved,
but your lives will not!!!!

Crash Test
Monday, March 5th at 11 pm, FREE!
(Show up at 9:30 pm to be in the new Illusionators stunt)
Human Giant with special guests Eugene Mirman, and AD Miles
Make Reservations Here

We will also sneak preview more new clips from the show.

I am beyond happy to report Aziz and co. have finished most of the shooting for The Human Giant and that they're back in NYC for edits, test screenings, and all that good stuff. Being back in NYC means we can also look forward to Aziz's signature UCB show Crash Test. They already have four shows scheduled at UCB - that includes the one Aziz talks about above. Check out a new Human Giant clip (first previewed at UCB last Monday) below these....

....UPCOMING SHOWS!

• 3/5/07, 11:00pm UCB Theater: Crash Test w/ Aziz Ansari & Human Giant will show video previews from their upcoming MTV show, and Eugene Mirman & AD Miles are confirmed to appear.
• 3/7/07, 8:30pm Rififi: Invite Them Up: If all goes according to plan, this will be the first Invite Them Up in the newly renovated Rififi..
• 3/8/07, 8:00pm Comix: Drink at Work's BARELY FAMOUS!: Hosted by Tom Shillue and featuring Craig Baldo, Sean Crespo, Eric Andre, Matt McCarthy, Locas Held, Brandy Barber, Elephant Larry, Sara Allocco, and Dan Curry.

Human Giant clip, David Cross, Sarah Silverman, and MORE - BELOW....

WATCH DAVID CROSS ON Drinks w/ LX!
* probably the most interesting DC interview I've seen in a while....

In the interview, David mentions how he is slowly trying to get back into stand-up but that, at the moment, he kinda sucks, his material isn't honed, and that it's going to be lame for the next few months. I hate to admit it, but he's right. I caught the final Hot Tub Variety Show at Comix featuring Eugene Mirman and David Cross and Eugene was easily the highlight of the evening. He killed! David's bits, though truly still funny, meandered a bit too much and it felt sort of convoluted. It is killing me to say that, but it just didn't feel strong or focused.

You can also catch David in the comedy tent at this years Bonnaroo with Lewis Black and Dave Attell. Unable to catch Bonaroo? Then try to see him at one of his other upcoming gigs.

OTHER INTERVIEWS

• Zach Galifianakis Interview on Gothamist
• Todd Barry Interview on Heliomag
• John Oliver Interview on Gothamist
• Eugene Mirman Interview on Chief
• Sarah Silverman Interview on Punchline
• Michael Showalter Interview on Cracked (RIP)

MORE NEWS

The Sarah Silverman Program has been picked up for 14 more episodes. Yes! Sarah is also hosting BOTH NIGHTS of the Sasquatch! Music Festival. Check out the cheese joke she performed on the Independent Spirit Awards last week.

I am so happy to announce that The Sound of Young America is movin' on up. Waaaaayyyy up. The Sound of Young America premired on WNYC-FM on Sunday March 4th at 6:00pm. WNYC is one of the nation's biggest public radio stations and I couldn't be happier that The Sound of Young America is getting a broadcast of this calibur.

Tom Scharpling and his program The Best Show on WFMU continue to play a crucial role in maintaining what I consider the essential and unavoidable relationship between rock and comedy. Why, just look at his programs from the past few weeks. On 1/2/07 he had Paul F. Tompkins on the show. Then on 2/6/07 he had comedy duo Time and Eric on the show. THEN just the other day on 2/13/07 he had Zach Galifianakis on the program.

Speaking of Tom Scharpling, the 4th volume of the incredible Best of Scharpling & Wurster will be coming out in April. Entitled The Art of the Slap, this three disc set will be released on Stereolaffs Records. More info HERE and HERE.

One of my favorite recurring things published on The Apiary is a series called From Behind the Bar at UCB. I find it really interesting to read the ruminations of one of the bartenders at one of NYC's premier comedy venues. Anyhow, the piece is written by NYC based writer/performer Margot Leitman whom incidentally, can be seen on 2/15 at Mo Pitkins as she co-hosts Stripped Stories with Giulia Rozzi

Did you miss the 2/8/07 installment of A Muthaf*ckin' Evening with Fabrice Fabrice. You missed a doozie. Luckily for you, Anya Garrett took some phenominal (and very representative) pictures at the show.

For a pretty long time, The Daily Show stopped taking reservations for upcoming shows. I happened to be on the Daily Show Comedy Central page recently and noticed that they have a new (how new, I do not know) reservation system set-up that allows you to choose the day you want to see the show. Before it was more of a lottery where you sent in your name and availability and waited for your number to come up. Unfortunately, a lot of these dates already seem booked up and it takes a lot of trial and error in finding dates with vacancies. Anyhow, here's the reservation system. Good luck, Commie!

The Colbert Report is not taking reservations.

Rififi will remain closed through March 1st, according to their website. Looks like their comedy shows will be back on track this week

Christopher Guest known for films Best In Show, Waiting For Guffman, Spinal Tap, and For Your Consideration is working on a pilot for ABC.

I love Chelsea Peretti's blog

-Klaus

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John Vanderslice & St. Vincent - 2007 Tour Dates + Brooklyn Vegan presents Blogging From The Road

Brooklyn Vegan presents (literally) John Vanderslice and St. Vincent (Annie Clark) - on tour together this Spring. Check right here on BrooklynVegan.com for weekly blog posts from the road by John and Annie.

WED 4/18 - Hoboken NJ @ Maxwell's (tix)
THU 4/19 - New York NY @ The Mercury Lounge (tix)

All dates below....

John Vanderslice & St Vincent - 2007 Tour Dates
FRI 4/6 - Portland OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
SAT 4/7 - Seattle WA @ The Triple Door
MON 4/9 - Salt Lake City UT @ Kilby Court
TUE 4/10 - Denver CO @ The Hi-Dive
THU 4/12 - Ames IA @ The Maintenance Shop
FRI 4/13 - Chicago IL @ The Lakeshore Theater
SAT 4/14 - Grand Raipds MI @ Calvin College
SUN 4/15 - Athens OH @ Ohio University
TUE 4/17 - Philadelphia PA @ Johnny Brenda's
WED 4/18 - Hoboken NJ @ Maxwell's
THU 4/19 - New York NY @ The Mercury Lounge
FRI 4/20 - Boston MA @ The Middle East
TUE 4/24 - Baltimore MD @ Sonar
WED 4/25 - Washington DC @ The Rock and Roll Hotel
THU 4/26 - Carrboro NC @ The Local 506
SAT 4/28 - Charleston SC @ The Map Room
SUN 4/29 - Columbia SC @ The (ART) Garage
MON 4/30 - Athens GA @ The 40 Watt
TUE 5/1 - Birmingham AL @ The BottleTree
WED 5/2 - St. Louis MO @ St. Louis University
THU 5/3 - Springfield MO @ The Randy Bacon Gallery
SAT 5/5 - Denton TX @ Dan's Silverleaf
SUN 5/6 - Austin TX @ Emo's
TUE 5/8 - Phoenix AZ @ Modified
WED 5/9 - San Diego CA @ The Casbah
THU 5/10 - Los Angeles CA @ Largo

Previously
* more posts about John Vanderslice
* St Vincent (Annie Clark) is here | 2006 Tour Dates & MP3

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the Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS,"

"Bad Boy Records has announced the upcoming release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS," a 16-track compilation honoring the extraordinary life and career of the late, great hip-hop legend. The album - which features tracks spanning the one-and-only Biggie Smalls's prolific, all-too-brief career, as well as two previously unreleased cuts - drops into stores on March 6th."

LISTEN TO THE WHOLE ALBUM @ AOL.

Visit Biggie's Brooklyn home.

See what else comes out this week.

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Wolfgang's Vault suing Sony BMG & Warner!

Wolfgang fights back:

'Far from being about bootlegging, consumer confusion or infringement of any sort, this case is actually a blatant attempt by two of the largest record labels in the world -- using artists as a front -- to secure new income streams and destroy a legitimate business,' the suit says.

It also alleges that the two record companies unsuccessfully sought to negotiate licenses to the concert footage, and when that was not possible, "conspired with each other to concoct fictitious legal claims in an effort to appropriate for themselves the use of musical recordings through an abuse of this judicial process." [Yahoo]

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Largehearted Boy's Interesting CD Releases This Week

The Arcade Fire's sophomore album Neon Bible heads a strong music release week in the US, followed closely by US releases of the solo albums Candylion by Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys and Yours to Keep by Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. This week's other strong recommendations are !!!'s Myth Takes, Air's Pocket Symphony, Bright Eyes' Four Winds EP, the Moaners' Blackwing Yalobusha, Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3's Sex, Food, Death and Tarantulas EP, and Son Volt's The Search. If you havren't picked up Okkervil River's Black Sheep Boy yet, Jagjaguwar has collected a "definitive edition" of the disc, adding the Black Sheep Boy Appendix EP as well as some b-sides to the original album.

What new releases are you picking up this week?

CD releases:

!!!: Myth Takes (with bonus CD) [cd]
Air: Pocket Symphony [cd]
Albert Hammond Jr.: Yours To Keep [cd]
Amon Tobin: Foley Room (with DVD) [cd]
Apostle Of Hustle: National Anthem Of Nowhere [cd]
Arcade Fire: Neon Bible [cd]
Bright Eyes: Four Winds EP [cd]
Bryan Ferry: Dylanesque [cd]
Cheeseburger: Cheeseburger [cd]
Cinematics: Strange Education [cd]
Euros Childs: Bore Da (import) [cd]
Greencards: Viridian [cd]
Grinderman: Grinderman (import) [cd]
Gruff Rhys: Candylion [cd]
Johnny Cash: Cash: Ultimate Gospel [cd]
Kaiser Chiefs: Yours Truly Angry Mob (with DVD) [cd]
Last Town Chorus: Wire Waltz [cd]
Mando Diao: Long Before Rock N Roll [cd]
Maria Taylor: Lynn Teeter Flower [cd]
Mary Chapin Carpenter: The Calling [cd]
Moaners: Blackwing Yalobusha [cd]
My Brightest Diamond: Tear It Down [cd]
Notorious BIG: Greatest Hits [cd]
Okkervil River: Black Sheep Boy: Definitive Edition [cd]
Photo Atlas: No Not Me Never [cd]
Picastro: Red Your Blues (reissue) [flac]*
Robyn Hitchcock: Sex, Food, Death and Tarantulas EP [cd]
RJD2: The Third Hand [cd]
Ry Cooder: My Name Is Buddy [cd]
Son Volt: The Search [cd]
The Stooges: The Weirdness [cd]
Thee More Shallows: History of Sports Fishing [cd]
This Is Me Smiling: This Is Me Smiling [cd]
Various Artists: High Tone Anthology: Rockin From the Roots [cd]
Various Artists: Jonny Greenwood Is the Controller [cd]
Willy Mason: If the Ocean Gets Rough [cd]
Wintersleep: Wintersleep [cd]
Wolf & Cub: Vessels [cd]

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Diplo & Bonde Do Role - 2007 Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Bonde Do Role - Gasolina (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Bloc Party - Helicopter (diplo Mix) (MP3)

Bonde Do Role in London, Feb 2007 (CRED)

Back in July Diplo introduced us to the two new hottest hipster dance rock groups from Brazil - CSS and Bonde Do Role. Since then we've heard plenty from Sub Pop's CSS, but (relatively speaking) not so much from Diplo's Bonde Do Role. That could have something to do with the fact that CSS put on a better live show which in turn makes them more in-demand, or maybe it was Bonde Do Role's lack of a major-indie label (assuming they were just signed to a minor-indie). That of course changed when at the end of January it was announced that Bonde Do Role can now call Franz Ferdinand, The Arctic Monkeys, Archie Bronson Outfit, and Adem their label-mates - because Bonde Do Role signed to Domino Records.

Next week they return to the States. Tickets are still on sale for their March 30th show with Diplo at Studio B in Brooklyn, and they're playing at least four shows at SXSW. All dates below...

Bonde Do Role - 2007 Tour Dates
Sun 03/11/07 San Diego, CA The Casbah *
Tue 03/13/07 Los Angeles, CA Safari Sam's *
Thu 03/15/07 Austin, TX Red Scooot Inn (Squeak E Clean party) SXSW
Fri 03/16/07 Austin, TX Beauty Bar (SXSW)
Fri 03/16/07 Austin, TX VICE party (SXSW)
Fri 03/16/07 Austin, TX Blue Genie (Iheartcomix party) (SXSW) *
Sat 03/17/07 New Orleans, LA Republic New Orleans *
Mon 03/19/07 Tallahassee, FL Club Downunder *
Tue 03/20/07 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds *
Thu 03/22/07 Orlando, FL The Club at Firestone *
Fri 03/23/07 Jacksonville, FL TSI
Sat 03/24/07 Atlanta, GA MJQ
Mon 03/26/07 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
Tue 03/27/07 Charlottesville, VA Satellite Ballroom
Wed 03/28/07 Baltimore, MD Ottobar
Thu 03/29/07 Philadelphia, PA Danger Danger House
Fri 03/30/07 Brooklyn, NY Studio B *
Sun 04/01/07 Buffalo, NY Big Orbit Soundlab Space
Mon 04/02/07 Toronto, ON Horseshoe Tavern
Tue 04/03/07 Montreal, QC Lambi
Wed 04/04/07 Ottawa, ON Barrymore's

* w/ Diplo

Diplo is also playing the Reading Terminal Market (where do DJ's play in there?) w/ ?uestlove on April 5th.

Previously
* One more day to bid on Marina Ribatski (Bonde Do Role)'s x-rays
* Bonde Do Role @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY | pics
* Diplo + CSS + Bonde do Role | Summer 2006 Tour Dates
* More Bonde Do Role (& Curtis Vodka)
* (Diplo signed) Bonde Do Role | Listen & stuff
* Bonde Do Role's Marina Ribatski injured while crowd surfing @ the Pitchfork Festival

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Manu Chao - 2007 Tour Dates (Prospect Park)

Manu Chao is returning to the United States a few times this year. His visits include performances at Coachella, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, and a return to Brooklyn's Prospect Park on June 26th. All tour dates below...

Manu Chao - 2007 Tour Dates
Sun 03/25/07 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Wed 03/28/07 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Fri 03/30/07 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Aud.
Sun 04/29/07 Indio, CA Empire Polo Field - Coachella
Sat 05/26/07 George, WA Gorge Amphitheatre - Sasquatch
Tue 06/05/07 San Diego, CA Bayside
Fri 06/08/07 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sun 06/10/07 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
Mon 06/11/07 Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q
Wed 06/13/07 New Orleans, LA Tipitina's Uptown
Fri 06/15/07 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music Festival
Sun 06/17/07 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
Tue 06/19/07 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Sun 06/24/07 Boston, MA Avalon
Tue 06/26/07 Brooklyn, NY Celebrate Brooklyn @ Prospect Park
Fri 06/29/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory

(thx Thighs!)

Previously
The Manu Chao Craigslist Ticket War
Manu Chao @ Celebrate Brooklyn (Prospect Park Bandshell), NYC | pics

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