iTunes Mixery

So I’m gonna play a little game with you (I got the idea from a friend over at Silly Pipe Dreams, who now writes for the FX comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”). This is what happens: I press play on iTunes, and then tell you which 5 songs show up and provide a little… Continue reading iTunes Mixery

Wintermitts

Up in Vancouver, B.C. is a band called Wintermitts that is oh so cute and oh so impressive. Their specialty is using different types of instruments and subtly working them into songs in a very natural way. Their latest album, Heirloom, shows off their talents as well as their ability to speak French (yay bilingual… Continue reading Wintermitts

Dayliner: A band with a plan. Free mp3s every month!

Dayliner is a trio from Nova Scotia (specifically Bridgetown), Canada, who have literally just started making music – they have all of two songs recorded. But that won’t stop us from talking them up because those two songs show quite a beacon of hope for the crew. Dayliner has no interest in selling their music.… Continue reading Dayliner: A band with a plan. Free mp3s every month!

OMG Microsoft, please stop advertising forever: “The Songsmith Ad”

This hot item has been popping up on YouTube and YES. It apparently is a real, honest-to-God advertisement that Microsoft PAID MONEY FOR. Some executives saw this and said “Wow! What a great idea! Lets give gobs of money to the jackass [genius?] who made this!” Believe it or not, there are more, shorter ads… Continue reading OMG Microsoft, please stop advertising forever: “The Songsmith Ad”

Santogold w. 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat: “Shuvit”

People like working with Santogold. Some people might have a problem with that. Those people are stupid. She’s great. The latest project is a remix of her song “Shove It” with a little 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat. The track is courtesy of Mad Decent. You can check it out here and get the song… Continue reading Santogold w. 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat: “Shuvit”

Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette

Boy In Static, the San Francisco duo of Alexander Chen and Kenji Ross, is set to release a new album, Candy Cigarette, in March. Before I get to some info about the album, let’s talk history. Chen’s small demo album was originally discovered in 2003 by The Notwist (one of my favorite bands), which is… Continue reading Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette

Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??

So Rock The Vote is holding this “Hey, America Feels Kinda Cool Again” “Inaugural Gala” at the 9:30 Club on the 19th. Ooo it’s a GALA!! That means it’s sophisticated or fancy or something. Which is why they invited the perfect hodgepodge of acts like aging New York rappers Beastie Boys and aging acoustic songstress… Continue reading Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??

Franz Ferdinand tries to be all Reservoir Dogs

Franz Ferdinand just released their video for their new single “Ulysses.” With their simple suits and skinny black ties I’m reminded of a certain Quentin Tarantino movie… Only in Scotland and much less badass (think jumping on beds and climbing trees in lieu of bleeding to death and cutting off ears). The band’s new album… Continue reading Franz Ferdinand tries to be all Reservoir Dogs