photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin

DOWNLOAD: Sebadoh - Skull (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Sebadoh - Rebound (MP3)

Sebadoh @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Barlow's songs like "Freed Pig," "Soul and Fire," and "Magnet's Coil," made their expected appearances, but it was the Lowenstein songs that were the true highlights of the night. Playing with such speed and energy that belied his age, the songs seemed as fresh as they must have in the early 90s. Even "Sister," off 1993's Bubble and Scrape, took on new life as Lowenstein's crushing vocals and bass work seemed even improved from those early lo-fi years.... As they made their way through songs like Bakesale's "Got It," "Rebound," and "Careful" -- which Barlow referred to as the best Sebadoh song- it was evident that this was a triumphant night. -[One Thirty BPM]

In related news, Lou Barlow's bandmate in Dinosaur Jr, J.Mascis, is preparing to release a new 7" with Sub Pop on 11/22. Stream "I've Been Thinking" from said 7" (the flip is a cover of Edie Brickell's "Circle") below and look for J aboard the Weezer Cruise as well.

J.Mascis and Dinosaur Jr. tour dates, that song stream, and pictures from MHoW are below.

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Built to Spill @ ATP NY (photo by Abbey Braden for atp 2008)

...played Terminal 5 last night, will again tonight.

J Mascis, Lightspeed Champion & MTV @ PressHere Party, SXSW (Julio Enriquez)


J Mascis (Witch) @ SXSW 2008 (seizethedave)

* 'Blackoutsabbath: Rufus Wainwright and Friends' @ Angel Orensanz
* The Mountain Goats are playing Music Hall of Williamsburg
* There's a benefit for Scotty Hard at Highline Ballroom
* The Ting Tings & The Brunettes are playing Union Hall
* Karl Blau & Polite Sleeper playing Cake Shop, touring
* J Mascis' Witch & Graveyard are at Luna Lounge
* an Elvis Costello tribute at the Living Room
* The Gutter Twins are playing Webster Hall
* Tift Merritt is playing Mercury Lounge
* Jaymay is playing Mercury Lounge
* New Model Army is at Maxwell's

What else?

by Black Bubblegum

DOWNLOAD: Graveyard - Thin Line from their self-titled LP (mp3)

Witch

J.Mascis's other other band, the doom-inspired Witch, will do a short stint of dates this month, opening their tour at the aforementioned Tee Pee Records showcase on March 12 and concluding on March 20, two days after the release of their killer record Paralyzed. Check them out at Luna Lounge in Brooklyn on March 19 (tickets here). Swedish 70s throwback rockers (NOT Witchcraft) Graveyard will open the show, playing tunes off of their grand self-titled effort. DEFINITELY a recommended album for fans of that other swedish 70s doom band or fans of Pentagram. Video and tour dates below....

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the eighth in a series where we asked comedians to tell us what was good this year....

Sam Seder, David Cross and Jon Benjamin (CRED)

Jon Benjamin is another one of my favorite funny people in NYC. A fellow mass-hole by birth, Jon has carved his niche in the comedy world through his extensive voicework, absurd videos, unforgettable live collaborations, and unique approach to stand-up. Jon is part of Tinkle, a stand up show co-hosted by David Cross and Todd Barry as well as Midnight Pajama Jam with Jon Glaser. His voicework includes Dr. Katz, Home Movies, The Venture Brothers, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Family Guy, Lucy Daughter of the Devil, Freak Show, Assy McGee, Wet Hot American Summer, and more. He's also guested and cameoed on a zillion TV shows and movies. Jon took a moment to tell us what he was into in 2007. - Klaus

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My top ten music-related things of 2007 by Jon Benjamin

Let’s Stay Friends, Les Savy Fav

Theme to Pocket Tanks, the downloadable game - this would have made my 2006 list, if I had made one

Mountain’s "Mississippi Queen" – this was the first song my son played on Guitar Hero 3 so it will always hold a special place in our hearts.

"Smell Yo Dick" by Riskay - isn’t there an easier way to expose your man for cheating? dicks frequently emit a bad smell which can be mistaken for pussy

continued below....

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J MASCIS, DINOSAUR JR.
Om: Pilgrimage
Grinderman: Grinderman
EA 80: Reise
Thurston: Trees Outside the Academy
Pierced Arrows: "In My Brain" b/w "Caroline" 7"
Band of Horses: Cease to Begin
MV & EE With the Golden Road: Gettin' Gone
Kevin Drew: Spirit If...
Magik Markers: Boss
Earth: Hibernaculum

A lot of people (J Mascis even!) really liked the new Band of Horses. The Onion has it at number five.

One of them is being performed in McCarren Park next weekend....

Continue reading "'10 landmark albums that made indie rock'"

The Sea & The Cake @ Paradise Rock Club in Boston - June 5, 2007 (CRED)

Two big indie rock tours hit NYC tonight - Califone is at the Gramercy Theatre, and The Sea & Cake is at Webster Hall. Which do you choose? Tonight is also The Veils and Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. everybody...

Continue reading "VIDEO: Dinosaur Jr. on the David Letterman show"