8.21.2008

nick zinner showing at fuse gallery

at fuse gallery. now through sept 13th.

8.20.2008

[video] ssion - a wolves eye

[nyc] this is friday! you should go; it's free

[nyc] jennifer o'conner record release show tomorrow

at mercury lounge. early.

bradford cox met soulja boy

Vice: What was it like having Soulja Boy freestyle at you for a whole shoot?

Bradford Cox:
It was so rad. He ruled and his crew ruled. They would dance and act out what he was freestyling about like he had this troupe of interpretive dancers. They also pointed at him a lot. Like, “Here he is—listen to this guy”.

What was he rapping about?

You know, money, girls, guns and abstract ideas about cars. He also kept referring to weed as “cushington”.

What do you think of his music?

I might have dismissed it initially if my first impression had not been meeting the guy in person and seeing that he was a sincere and generally cool guy, but after a little research I’ve decided it rules. I also think it’s bullshit that all these people are accusing him of “killing” hip-hop. Not that my opinion on hip-hop is really that important or valid seeing as how I am a white kid from Marietta, but if he just wants to have a good time, hang out with his friends, make good music and be successful, what’s wrong with that?

If it had been a speed date how would you rate Soulja Boy?

Pretty sweet. I would say he was a good date, and I’d like to “see him again” or “stay friends”.
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[video] black mountain - wucan

[video] beach house - black cab session

[download] fader 56

download via itunes HERE
get it as a pdf HERE

[download] atlas sound - virtual 7" no. 4 "holiday" b/w "S.S.C."

from the white house to the media

in keeping with the politics theme, check out this graph of bush's cronies now in major media spots.

[wtf] toby keith's a democrat; likes obama

According to the Associated Press, the controversial country star behind the pro-war track "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" is not a Republican, but rather a Democrat in hawk's clothing. Even stranger, he's not a McCain fan. He likes the other guy.

As for Obama, "I think he's the best Democratic candidate we've had since Bill Clinton," Keith confessed to the AP. "And that's coming from a Democrat." [wired]

8.19.2008

deerhunter's 'microcastle' now on itunes

'pick of the week' and a definite favorite of mine can now be [legally] acquired on itunes - two months before it's scheduled release date! so, if you've already got it - you should buy it now (or wait for the physical release, but buy it). early contender for album of the year.

tv on the radio add 3rd NYC show

with dragons of zynth. at brooklyn masonic temple on oct. 16th.
tickets on sale thursday at noon HERE

muxtape shut down by riaa

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8.18.2008

[video ] my morning jacket - touch me i'm going to scream pt. II