Author: Jamie

Yeah Yeah Yeahs release slew of “It’s Blitz” album details

Most awesome band ever, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (or as somebody once said to me, that band that does “Mops”), released a slew of information on their new album, It’s Blitz, after like a year of mystery. (See “eggceptional” album art above. HAHAHAHA!!!) The album will come out April 13 in the UK and April 14… Continue reading Yeah Yeah Yeahs release slew of “It’s Blitz” album details

Fujiya & Miyagi w/ School of Seven Bells coming to 9:30

U.K. weirdos Fujiya & Miyagi (yes, as in The Karate Kid) are coming to you (assuming “you” live in or around Washington, D.C.) live next Thursday Feb. 19 at the 9:30 club. They like making songs about Dishwashers, Pterodactyls, Sore Thumbs and Kinickerbockers, so you can expect some strange stuff to go down.  The band… Continue reading Fujiya & Miyagi w/ School of Seven Bells coming to 9:30

Woodhands covers “Electric Avenue”

Toronto’s electronic duo, Woodhands, released a cover of Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” (aka one of my favorite songs ever). As a fan of the smash 80s sensation, I say it’s a good homage. The duo is releasing an EP of “remixes, restylings and reworkings” on March 3. Dancer EP will be out on Paper Bag Records.… Continue reading Woodhands covers “Electric Avenue”

Artist sets banned records on fire and plays them. For art, duh.

Artist Brian Joseph Davis took 10 records that were once banned and set them on fire. He then played them and recorded the mess that obviously ensued. It’s actually really cool. And artsy. Definitely artsy. Check out the website for the recordings or listen to a couple below. Brian Joseph Davis – “The Beatles” [MP3] Brian Joseph… Continue reading Artist sets banned records on fire and plays them. For art, duh.

Pompeii and the Ashes

From Morrisville, PA (just north of Philly), comes Pompeii and the Ashes, ready to BLOW your mind (ZINGER!!). I slay me… The band just released their debut album, Wait It Out, and it’s definitely an interesting listen. They explain their take on music on their MySpace: “The band was formed as an untraditional take on… Continue reading Pompeii and the Ashes

UGGH: Album art for new Green Day record is all Good Charlottey

So Green day announced that their next album, 21st Century Breakdown, is due out this spring. Now we have the album art for said album and it’s totally groan worthy. I see Green Day on this constant morph into Good Charlotte, and this album art is both the proof and the pudding. Take a look:… Continue reading UGGH: Album art for new Green Day record is all Good Charlottey

Friendly Fires announces US tour dates

UK band Friendly Fires just announced a bunch of UK and US tour dates. I’m interested in the US ones, sorry Brits. The band will be co-headlining the shows with White Lies. But the most exciting news is that the tour will be kicking off here in D.C.! On March 24, the band will start… Continue reading Friendly Fires announces US tour dates

New Lonely Island: “Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas)”

On the last day before the release of their debut album, Incredibad, The Lonely Island released another track, “Boombox,” featuring Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. Much like their last single “I’m On A Boat,” the song plays on more subtle humor than, say, “Jizz in My Pants” or “Dick In A Box.” It’s all about… Continue reading New Lonely Island: “Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas)”

In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Spent your week taking bong hits with Michael Phelps?? No worries, we have everything you missed while you were apologizing to all your disappointed fans (ohhh so sad)! Monday: New Mono video for “Follow The Map” Dayliner release “The Promise Ring” “Now That’s What I Call Music” TV show in the works CALLmeKAT peers into… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review