Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
26 December 2011
Mrs. O
Mrs. O on Yes, Virgina by The Dresden Dolls. Song inspired by the Yes, Virginia letter.
Start video at 0:26
oh mrs. o
will you tell us where the naughty children go
will you show
how the sky turned white and everybody froze
heaven knows how they got into the fireplace
but everybody's saying grace
and trying to keep a happy face
and oh mrs. o
will you teach us how to keep from getting cold
out we go and you watch us as we face the falling snow
what a show with our hairdryers aimed heavenwards
and fifty foot extension cords
you really have a way with words
the truth won't save you now
oh oh oh
the sky is falling down
oh oh oh
watch the vultures count the hours
april trains may bring strange showers
oh mrs. o
will you tell about the time they made you go
all alone to the palace where they took your only clothes
we all know
there's no hell and no hiroshima
chernobyl was a cover up
the world is really all in love
and oh mrs o
will you leave us hanging now that we are grown
up and old
will you kill me if i say i told you so
we all know
there's no hitler and no holocaust
no winter and no santa claus
and yes virginia all because
the truth won't save you now
oh oh oh
the sky is falling down
oh oh oh
everything they ever told us
shakes our faith and breaks their promise
but you can stop the truth from leaking
if you never stop believing......
24 December 2011
And I've been fool and I've been blind
I can never leave the past behind
I can see no way, I can see no way
I'm always dragging that horse around
All of his questions, such a mournful sound
Tonight I'm gonna bury that horse in the ground
'Cause I like to keep my issues drawn
It's always darkest before the dawn
21 November 2011
Hello there. I went on a 2.5 year hiatus from this blog, but was encouraged to start contributing again as I read through old entries (thanks for posting that nostalgic status on Facebook, Kat). This space used to integrate so many different perspectives from college students aspiring to be writers, scientists, politicians and artists. It's a beautiful thing to fast forward and see where we all stand as we approach our mid twenties. Although the founders of this blog are rarely all in one room, let's keep this blog going because we were all an integral part of each others' lives during our most formative years -- we inspired each other, which made life so enjoyable back then (hey, guys, remember FtL! events?) and would certainly (at least in my opinion) serve as a much needed distraction from our current demanding lives.
And a fitting song for this entry, Youth Lagoon's "17":
And a fitting song for this entry, Youth Lagoon's "17":
" Oh when I was seventeen, my mother said to me 'don't stop imagining, the day that you do is the day that you die' "
11 July 2010
Childish Gambino - Got This Money (Acoustic @Ace Hotel)
Got This Money (Ace Hotel) from Donald Glover on Vimeo.
Donald Glover (who goes by Childish Gambino musically) was an RA in my dorm way back in freshman year. He did Hammerkatz improv in college, then help create Derrick Comedy. As he graduated from school, he wrote for 30 rock (you'll notice a lot of similarities between Tracy Morgan's character and some of Donald's mannerisms in his own skits). Derrick comedy put out a feature film called Mystery Team. Now he stars in Community and puts out music. His latest album is Culdesac. You can check out his first two mixtapes (I Am Just a Rapper 1 & 2) on his website childishgambino.com
Got This Money from Culdesac
Fuck It All from Culdesac
The Real (Infinity Guitars) from I Am Just a Rapper 2
15 August 2009
Be a Music Director
Splice and re-edit old music videos to make new music videos.
Check out a fan made video for Mogwai's The Sun Smells Too Loud.
Check out a fan made video for Mogwai's The Sun Smells Too Loud.
19 July 2009
Pop Rock That Fails to Pop
I first happened upon the Lovely Feathers while listening through the soundtrack to The Vice Guide to Travel, which featured the Montreal-based quintet's song "Frantic." It stood apart from typical pop rock because it took risks: sudden, drastic changes in tempo and excited, dueling vocals that harmoniously came together, gettting damn-near silly in the process (at one point the singers seemingly collapse into giggles). These risks were taken upon a sturdy base of what pop rock should be: enjoyable hooks and a quick rhythm section. The end-product was fun and accessible, but still innovative and thus memorable.
Many of those features can also be found on the Lovely Feather's latest offering, The Fantasy of the Lot, the band's second official LP that's being released on August 18th. Listening to the album's first single, "Lowiza", the sharp guitar melodies and rhythm section are pleasantly familiar. So are the two voices, although they now perform in unison, like a grand sing along chorus, or one is relegated to merely providing back-up. This unfortunate stylistic shift pervades all of the album's eleven tracks (twelve if you count the alternate version of "Family That Doesn't Know the Game"). The band has seemingly abandoned their old unrestrained style of singing for something more standard. It's a shame. The song's lyrics, which concern a man divided between the duty he has towards his wife and children and the sincere love he has for his mistress, are representative of the album's general focus on the lives and ills of the common man. The lyrics are nice, but they aren't poetry.
Although they're absent from "Lowiza", the Lovely Feather's signature tempo changes can aslo be found on The Fantasy of the Lot, although they are now much more hit-and-miss. "Ossified Homes", probably the album's best track, effectively utilizes the change in time signature. It is also one of the only songs to feature a build-up, which gives the band an opportunity to channel the excitement and passion characteristic of their earlier efforts.
There are other instances when these risky transition simply fail. "Loading Dock" is ripe with abrupt changes in tempo, but the do not pay off. Instead, the track sounds like three or four different songs poorly cut and pasted together. When the principal one ends, there is a sudden shift in both tempo and melody, with the slow, soft emergence of violins. This is overcome by a fast, resurgent drum beat, but that is quickly snuffed out, and the song switches gears back to the violins. It maybe be an example of the band's more avant-garde aspirations, but it sounds like someone messed up while they were mastering the album.
Aside from three or four standout songs, most of the tracks on Fantasy of the Lot are mediocre, suffering from a lack of inspiration and far too much focus on an uninventive rhythm section, which is featured too prominently in the foreground. Generally speaking, the band's principal mistake seems to be that they forgot what people want from pop music: addictive melodies. Pop music without hooks misses the point of pop. It's like electro that you can't dance to or hardcore that isn't angry. Lacking that necessary hook, much of Fantasy of the Lot passes by like a sunny day you spend indoors doing nothing. It's not bad, but it's kind of boring.
Many of those features can also be found on the Lovely Feather's latest offering, The Fantasy of the Lot, the band's second official LP that's being released on August 18th. Listening to the album's first single, "Lowiza", the sharp guitar melodies and rhythm section are pleasantly familiar. So are the two voices, although they now perform in unison, like a grand sing along chorus, or one is relegated to merely providing back-up. This unfortunate stylistic shift pervades all of the album's eleven tracks (twelve if you count the alternate version of "Family That Doesn't Know the Game"). The band has seemingly abandoned their old unrestrained style of singing for something more standard. It's a shame. The song's lyrics, which concern a man divided between the duty he has towards his wife and children and the sincere love he has for his mistress, are representative of the album's general focus on the lives and ills of the common man. The lyrics are nice, but they aren't poetry.
Although they're absent from "Lowiza", the Lovely Feather's signature tempo changes can aslo be found on The Fantasy of the Lot, although they are now much more hit-and-miss. "Ossified Homes", probably the album's best track, effectively utilizes the change in time signature. It is also one of the only songs to feature a build-up, which gives the band an opportunity to channel the excitement and passion characteristic of their earlier efforts.
There are other instances when these risky transition simply fail. "Loading Dock" is ripe with abrupt changes in tempo, but the do not pay off. Instead, the track sounds like three or four different songs poorly cut and pasted together. When the principal one ends, there is a sudden shift in both tempo and melody, with the slow, soft emergence of violins. This is overcome by a fast, resurgent drum beat, but that is quickly snuffed out, and the song switches gears back to the violins. It maybe be an example of the band's more avant-garde aspirations, but it sounds like someone messed up while they were mastering the album.
Aside from three or four standout songs, most of the tracks on Fantasy of the Lot are mediocre, suffering from a lack of inspiration and far too much focus on an uninventive rhythm section, which is featured too prominently in the foreground. Generally speaking, the band's principal mistake seems to be that they forgot what people want from pop music: addictive melodies. Pop music without hooks misses the point of pop. It's like electro that you can't dance to or hardcore that isn't angry. Lacking that necessary hook, much of Fantasy of the Lot passes by like a sunny day you spend indoors doing nothing. It's not bad, but it's kind of boring.
15 July 2009
Apparently, Everyone Likes It
A few weeks ago while I was purging my library of tracks I no longer listen to, I rediscovered a set by my old Rutgers roommate, who goes by the handle Mikey Likes It. It's from the first of what became a monthly dance party he throws with a couple of friends in New Brunswick called "Digital Playground". Since then, I've been playing it at get-togethers whenever I can because, as an eclectic mix of electro, oldies and top 40s hip hop, I feel like it literally has something for everyone. People seem to agree since I've gotten a lot of requests for it. So here it is, y'all; download away.Mikey Likes It - Digital Playground
19 June 2009
New Artist Alert: MMMatthias
Everyone's been giving me flak for not living up to the "New" in this segment's title so I've been plumbing the depths of my iPod for the unknown. And in the spirit of obscurity, I present you with MMMatthias, an unsigned German producer who specializes in glitchy remixes. Using repetitive, split-second samples, MMMatthias creates choppy, though strangely melodic mixes that ultimately bear little resemblance to their original versions. He practically eviscerates Royksopp's "Vision One," beginning his version as a quaint little dance number that dies halfway through. Left in its wake are subdued echoes, which quickly build in intensity until bursting like machine-gun fire. From that point on, the song is unrelenting.MMMatthias isn't confined to hardcore-esq remixes though. His versatility is obvious when comparing his aggressive take on "Vision One" to his much softer approach to Sigur Ros' "Saeglopur." Although finding inspiration where not many tend to search is impressive (Who remixes Sigur Ros? [Before you smart asses get on my case, apparently all these people have, but really, who the fuck has even heard of half those guys?]), MMMatthias does lose the enormous power, drama, and intricacy of the original. Despite not working with a full orchestra, as Sigur Ros practically did in the original, MMMatthias still cultivates a quiet sort of emotion that's usually more associated with those strange electronica artists who work on actual listening music rather than the electro producers who churn out dance floor bangers.
Ultimately, MMMatthias doesn't remix a song simply by adding more bass and a few neat effects; he literally takes it apart and puts the odd pieces back together in a way that's reminiscent enough of the old version for your to see where it came from, but original enough to appreciate how far he's taken it.
Royksopp - Vision One (MMMatthias remix)
Sigur Ros - Saeglopur (MMMatthias remix)
26 May 2009
New Artist Alert: Death to the Throne
Death to the Throne is a Phoenix-based electro producer who's taken to making brutal remixes of originally toothless pop and hip hop songs. The mixes are somewhat formulaic, but nonetheless enjoyable. The melodies tend to be broad tones with the bass and distortion cranked all the way up and are laid upon equally simple kick-snare drumbeats. Samples from the original songs are chopped up and sprinkled upon this base. Luckily, Death to the Throne manages to avoid the pitfall of dissonance that makes some glitchy electro unlistenable (see the bad half of either Boys Noize's album, Oi Oi Oi, or Teenage Bad Girls' Cocotte.) Instead, he crafts intense remixes that make you wonder whether you should be dancing or throwing down.22 May 2009
New Artist Alert: Phoenix
Anonymous said...
Congrats on your 100th post.
Crystal Castles are my fave of all these bands though. Their songs don't get old. Crimewave & Untrust Us have been hits for like, 3 years now.
I deleted my La Roux & Ladyhawke mp3s after 1 month.
May 12, 2009 2:50 AM
Considering the above comment, I realized that judging music is a lot like judging prospective relationships. Stay with me here: basically, all musicians fall somewhere on the exact same continuum as relationships. On one side of this spectrum you have the people you would never, ever even hook-up with. No matter how many drinks you have, it just isn't going to happen. Musically, this zone is dedicated to Lady Gaga, Akon and country music. The opposite end of this is marriage material. These are the people you're picking out curtains with and giving up blow for.
According to this rubric, Phoenix, a four-piece alternative rock band, falls into the "fling" category. (No homo.) Although there's definitely space for unflattering comparisons to other soft rock bands, like Maroon 5, Phoenix would be more appropriate alongside Chromeo because they're both so fucking smooth. Whereas Chromeo sweeps women off their feet while laying down the funk like later-day Stevie Wonders, Phoenix are a couple of white kids sitting in their suburban basement listening to soul records on repeat.
They're soon releasing their fifth album (really "New Artist," I know), and if listening through all their music featured on their MySpace is any indication, they had quite a few misses leading up to it. A few of the songs are forgettable, if not straightup bad. The songs where they really shine feature soft guitar melodies, funky bass lines, simple, danceable drum beats and swooning vocals. Sparse synthesizer and violin tones are small details that really polish off these songs. And though their smoothness might be chalked up to the fact that they're French, it's hard to believe because they don't sound French. The vocals lack even a hint of that accent that sounds like someone trying to speak while choking on a frog.
Overall, Phoenix has a few really great tracks, but it isn't a band to dedicate yourself to. It's a fling. So have fun with it while it lasts, 'cause that might not be long.
Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better (mp3)
Congrats on your 100th post.
Crystal Castles are my fave of all these bands though. Their songs don't get old. Crimewave & Untrust Us have been hits for like, 3 years now.
I deleted my La Roux & Ladyhawke mp3s after 1 month.
May 12, 2009 2:50 AM
Considering the above comment, I realized that judging music is a lot like judging prospective relationships. Stay with me here: basically, all musicians fall somewhere on the exact same continuum as relationships. On one side of this spectrum you have the people you would never, ever even hook-up with. No matter how many drinks you have, it just isn't going to happen. Musically, this zone is dedicated to Lady Gaga, Akon and country music. The opposite end of this is marriage material. These are the people you're picking out curtains with and giving up blow for.
According to this rubric, Phoenix, a four-piece alternative rock band, falls into the "fling" category. (No homo.) Although there's definitely space for unflattering comparisons to other soft rock bands, like Maroon 5, Phoenix would be more appropriate alongside Chromeo because they're both so fucking smooth. Whereas Chromeo sweeps women off their feet while laying down the funk like later-day Stevie Wonders, Phoenix are a couple of white kids sitting in their suburban basement listening to soul records on repeat.
They're soon releasing their fifth album (really "New Artist," I know), and if listening through all their music featured on their MySpace is any indication, they had quite a few misses leading up to it. A few of the songs are forgettable, if not straightup bad. The songs where they really shine feature soft guitar melodies, funky bass lines, simple, danceable drum beats and swooning vocals. Sparse synthesizer and violin tones are small details that really polish off these songs. And though their smoothness might be chalked up to the fact that they're French, it's hard to believe because they don't sound French. The vocals lack even a hint of that accent that sounds like someone trying to speak while choking on a frog.
Overall, Phoenix has a few really great tracks, but it isn't a band to dedicate yourself to. It's a fling. So have fun with it while it lasts, 'cause that might not be long.
Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better (mp3)
17 May 2009
66Sick Once More!
What better way to start summer than with free fun? And now that we've gotten to know the hosts maybe there'll be more free champagne. Most of you have already been here so you know the draw, but for those that haven't...
THE RUNDOWN
Date: Tuesday, May 19th to Wednesday, May 20th.
Time: 10 PM to 4 AM.
Location: Happy Ending
302 Broome Street
Downstairs
Manhattan
Price: Free.
Drinks: Free house vodka cocktails from 11 PM to 12 AM; $3 Pabst Blue Ribbon all night; easy to sneak in booze, dark enough on the dance floor to enjoy it.
Music: No-names (DJs Micprobes, Peter High, and Dimitry) spinning sets heavy on the electro with some pop thrown in for good flavor. A few of songs I've heard there are...
The Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop
KiD CuDI - Day N Night (Crookers remix)
Cut Copy - Lights and Music (Moulinex remix)
Crowd: A mix of young hipsters and Euro-trash; free booze means they're drunk as Hell, but doesn't ensure that they'll dance; downstairs tends to be a fire hazard as midnight (i.e. last call for free vodka) approaches; after that the crowd thins out a little, but things never really die down; in the off-chance that the lower level doesn't please, just walk upstairs to Disco Down on the ground level and discover a whole 'nother party.
ID: 21+, but they are more harsh with guys; the first time I went Olek almost didn't get in because the photo on his ID was taken ages ago and doesn't really look like him anymore; on the other hand, Kat was using a friend's ID and got in no problem; government issued only.
Coat Check: They actually started forcing you to check your coat and bag if either is too big. I think it's like $4, but save yourself the trouble and just leave all that shit at home. What the fuck are you doing going out in a jacket anyway? It's summer, bitch.
Directions: F train to Delancey; walk four blocks West on Delancey until you hit Eldridge; walk one block South to Broome; turn East on Broome; Happy Endings is near the corner; it still has the red awning of the location's former Chinese massage parlor.
Pregame:
Is Lazy Catfish still closed?
A few photos from last time:
11 May 2009
New Artist Alert: Vic Was Right
It must've been over a year ago, but one time I was smoking cigarettes with Vic during a party in Jersey and he called it:
"Soon all you're going to need to start an electro band is a relatively attractive chick and a guy who can play synth."
Or something like that.
Well, he was right; not just about the future of electronic music, but even his melancholy regarding it. Here are two bands that prove his point; Cute chicks singing, with invisible guys providing the beats. The tunes aren't really innovative or substantial, but they make for fun, interesting dance music. The songs also double as great remix ammo.
La Roux
I think Vic's comment stemmed from a conversation about Crystal Castles, so its only appropriate that La Roux reminded me of CC, sans the meth. Ben Langmaid creates a similar rough, lo-fi sound, but its much more restrained, more melodic. Also, unlike Alice of CC, Elly Jackson can actually sing. The Twelves took to La Roux's "In for the Kill," but came up a little short of their usual handiwork.
La Roux - Bulletproof (mp3)
La Roux - In for the Kill (mp3)
La Roux - In for the Kill (the Twelves remix)
Ladyhawke
Alright, maybe I spoke too soon: Turns out Ladyhawke is actually just one chick, who sings and produces the music. Sorry Vic, guess your theory's got a hole in it--unless the guy behind this is really invisible. Anyway, Ladyhawke is a blond from New Zealand churning out electro-pop. It's actually a bit more layered and intricate than La Roux's brand. And if Alex Metric's and Fred Falke's attempts are any indication, its much more conducive to great remixes.
Ladyhawke - Back of the Van (mp3)
Ladyhawke - Back of the Van (Fred Falke remix)
Ladyhawke - Paris is Burning (mp3)
Ladyhawke - Paris is Burning (Alex Metric remix)
P.S. Hundredth post, motherfuckers.
13 April 2009
Darlene's Fix
Darlene and I enjoy a tall, frosty whiskey & beer.Recently, she was bemoaning the fact that I'm never on AIM anymore, and thus haven't sent her any music in awhile. Since she's told me this, I've been running into one song after another that I know she'd love. So I started feeling guilty and posted it all below for everyone to enjoy.
Chromeo - Call Me Up (Bag Raiders remix)
07 April 2009
Follow the Leader! Goes to 66Sick, Again
Although most colleges' spring breaks have come and gone, CUNY's begins tomorrow. To celebrate, we're going to our perennial Tuesday night hangout, Happy Ending, where 66Sick will be raging with its usual dance floor antics, free vodka, and no cover.THE RUNDOWN
Date: Tuesday, April 7th to Wednesday, April 8th.
Time: 10 PM to 4 AM.
Location: Happy Endings
302 Broome Street
Downstairs
Manhattan
Price: Free.
Drinks: Free house vodka cocktails from 11 PM to 12 AM; $3 Pabst Blue Ribbon all night; easy to sneak in booze, dark enough on the dance floor to enjoy it.
Music: No-names (DJs Micprobes, Peter High, and Dimitry) spinning sets heavy on the electro with some pop thrown in for good flavor. A few of songs I've heard there are...
The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go
IAMX - Spit It Out (Designer Drugs remix)
Stardust - Music Sounds Better with You (Discotech remix)
Crowd: A mix of young hipsters and Euro-trash; free booze means they're drunk as Hell, but doesn't ensure that they'll dance; downstairs tends to be a fire hazard as midnight (i.e. last call for free vodka) approaches; after that the crowd thins out a little, but things never really die down; in the off-chance that the lower level doesn't please, just walk upstairs to Disco Down on the ground level and discover a whole 'nother party.
ID: 21+, but they are more harsh with guys; the first time I went Olek almost didn't get in because the photo on his ID was taken ages ago and doesn't really look like him anymore; on the other hand, Kat was using a friend's ID and got in no problem; government issued only.
Coat Check: They have it, but I'm unsure of the price; every time I go I just stay my stuff into the seating-area cubicles.
Directions: F train to Delancey; walk four blocks West on Delancey until you hit Eldridge; walk one block South to Broome; turn East on Broome; Happy Endings is near the corner; it still has the red awning of the location's former Chinese massage parlor.
Pregame:
Angels and Kings
500 East 11th Street & Avenue A
Manhattan
No cover; free vodka from 10:30 to 11:30
A few photos from last time:
06 April 2009
New Artist Alert: White Lies
[Big ups to Stephen Vasquez for prompting this post.]Although their debut album, To Lose My Life, has topped the charts and everyone from BBC Radio 1 to NME have been singing their praises, the hype surrounding White Lies seems a bit undeserved. They're a trio from London who make mediocre alternative rock. They occasionally sound like lesser versions of celebrated bands: unexperimental Joy Division; Franz Ferdinand minus the dance; Muse without the impetus. Their songs feature energetic, though sometimes inappropriate, repetitive drumming. The lead vocalist can sound hollow, and his guitar work is nothing special. The bassist is alright, though his sound never really varies. Many of their songs also feature synths, though they do little more than add a harmonic backdrop and thus feel tacked on. They're are pretty good when they finally kick out the stops, which is usually during the last minute of a song after a melodic build up. Then the vocalist's voice really shimmers, the guitar and bass fall inline with the drums, and the synths--well, they sort of disappear, but that's probably for the best. The only problem is that it often takes White Lies so long to get to that sweet spot that most of the song has already passed in a forgetable haze.
Although White Lies' music might be negligible on its own terms, there are a few DJs who have done some interesting stuff with it. Yuksek, who you may remember from last Saturday, transformed "Farewell to the Fairground" into a great electro banger. Filthy Dukes also managed to inject some life into "To Lose My Life," which they molded into a poppy dance tune. Generally speaking, the remixes are much more memorable than White Lies' orginal material.
White Lies - Farewell to the Fairground
White Lies - Farewell to the Fairground (Yuksek remix)
White Lies - To Lose My Life
White Lies - To Lose My Life (Filthy Dukes remix)
31 March 2009
I love good lyrics.
Guys, I'd rather do anything than my lab report about a particle in a box...
So, I'm going to post some of my favorite lyrics.
Yelle - Tu Es Beau
"Tu es beau mais qu'est ce que t'es laid." - (Fr.: You are beautiful, but that is what you're ugly for.)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Runaway
"Can't help looking back. Highways flew by. Run, run, run away. No sense of time. Want you to stay. Want to keep you inside."
Lykke Li - Tonight
"Dry my eyes so you won't know. Dry my eyes so I won't show. I know you're right behind me. And don't you let me go, let me go tonight. Don't you let me go."
The Get Up Kids - Long Goodnight
"It comes with no reply. Hold on too tight. I hang on every word. If it all ended tonight, you know that I wouldn’t mind. Back to the good old times."
Au Revoir Simone - All or Nothing
"Everywhere is somewhere, baby. So can't you see we're in the middle of somewhere? Nowhere just means knowing nothing of where you've been or where you're going."
The Parenthetical Girls - Love Connection
"Chapped lips, tongue kissed, insert expletive, fluids of a summer night. With slight duress, forced imperatives.......So take my lip between your teeth and taste me by devouring."
So, I'm going to post some of my favorite lyrics.
Yelle - Tu Es Beau
"Tu es beau mais qu'est ce que t'es laid." - (Fr.: You are beautiful, but that is what you're ugly for.)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Runaway
"Can't help looking back. Highways flew by. Run, run, run away. No sense of time. Want you to stay. Want to keep you inside."
Lykke Li - Tonight
"Dry my eyes so you won't know. Dry my eyes so I won't show. I know you're right behind me. And don't you let me go, let me go tonight. Don't you let me go."
The Get Up Kids - Long Goodnight
"It comes with no reply. Hold on too tight. I hang on every word. If it all ended tonight, you know that I wouldn’t mind. Back to the good old times."
Au Revoir Simone - All or Nothing
"Everywhere is somewhere, baby. So can't you see we're in the middle of somewhere? Nowhere just means knowing nothing of where you've been or where you're going."
The Parenthetical Girls - Love Connection
"Chapped lips, tongue kissed, insert expletive, fluids of a summer night. With slight duress, forced imperatives.......So take my lip between your teeth and taste me by devouring."
30 March 2009
Courtesy of Gavin
Gavin showed me this a few weeks ago. Apparently, he was chilling with Dan Le Sac at SXSW.
P.S. If you want FREE Street Carnage stickers, leave your name and address as a comment, and I'll get them to you type quick.
26 March 2009
Barney (Arvind) Turns 22!
Although I'm technically turning 22 tomorrow, H&M is a callous, heartless employer that has me working 'til midnight. Instead, I'm celebrating the following day (on which I am also working, but at least I'm getting out at 11). We'll be heading to Studio B, which is a throwback from two summers ago, but it was fun back then so I assume it'll be fun now. Plus, it's been renovated and there'll be two amazing DJs.THE RUNDOWN
Date: Saturday, March 28th to Sunday, March 29th.
Time: 10 PM to 4 AM.
Location: Studio B
259 Banker Street
Brooklyn
Price: $10 advance, $15 at the door; I thoroughly suggest purchasing tickets in advance because Studio B tends to have disgusting lines, if not sold out shows.
Drinks: Two for one well drinks and domestic beers from 10 to 11; free well drink if you present your taxi receipt (must be dated that night); in all honesty, it's been awhile so I don't remember the exact prices, but I know it's a little higher than average; it's easy enough to sneak in a small bottle, though.
Music: You may know The Twelves as the two Brazilian guys who make the Black Kids' songs better. They broke onto the scene with an electro remix of "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance" that pretty much ensured no one would ever listen to the original again. Yuksek, an electro DJ from Paris, similarly has a way with remixes, but his tend to be much more aggressive. Matt Cash is also spinning, but I have no idea who the fuck he is. Regardless, a few of the songs you can expect to hear are...
Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance (The Twelves remix)
Radiohead - Reckoner (The Twelves remix)
Chromeo - Bonafide Lovin' (Yuksek remix)
Crowd: Mostly really drunk, really sweaty hipsters, which may sound absolutely horrible (the stench can be) but it just means they dance a lot and know how to have a good time; the dance floor tends to be jam-packed all night, but the bar and seating area aren't terribly claustrophobic; there's usually a line at the door at the start of the night, and the crowd only starts to wane after the headliners have finished up, which is usually about 2 AM.
ID: 19+; they don't scan, but they expect you to have government issued ID.
Coat Check: They have one, but I'm not sure how much it is; a lot of people tend to stash their stuff behind couches in the seating area, which is free of charge.
Directions: G train to Greenpoint Avenue; walk three blocks South on Manhattan Avenue to Calyer Street; turn right, and walk four blocks West on Calyer to Banker Street; turn left; Studio B is in the middle of the block.
A few photos from last time:
New Artist Alert: The Band Cut Copy Jacked
[Disclaimer: This band is actually really fucking old; thus, it would probably have been more prudent to title this post "Really Old Artist Alert."]I was driving home from Yacki's house tonight when the song "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" by Split Enz came on the radio. Listening to it, I couldn't help but notice its similarity to Cut Copy's "Feel the Love." I got home, did a little research, and all the pieces began to fall in place. Try to follow me here: Split Enz are from New Zealand, which is very close to Cut Copy's homeland (i.e. Australia). This means Cut Copy probably knew Split Enz's music when they began producing their own. Also, whereas Cut Copy have that whole '80s vibe, Split Enz are actually from the motherfucking '80s. Do you see where I'm going with this? Cut Copy jacked Split Enz! It was a devious plan, Cut Copy. I'm sure you thought no one would catch on because, well, who really gives a fuck about New Zealand? But now you've been ousted. In the end, I suppose it doesn't actually matter because Split Enz still comes out on top. Try as they might to "copy" (haha, get it?) Split Enz's sound, Cut Copy still haven't managed to produce a mildly racists music video that serves as a metaphoric excuse for homosexual experimentation in the prolonged absence of the opposite sex.
Split Enz - Six Months in a Leaky Boat (mp3)
Cut Copy - Feel the Love
22 March 2009
BAND ALERT
Akron/Family's "Ed Is A Portal" mixes a variety of genres that keeps you wondering what's next. Enjoy.
Akron/Family - Ed Is A Portal (mp3)
Akron/Family - Ed Is A Portal (mp3)
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