Hype Hype Hooray is a biweekly “critique” of the music scene and the blogosphere that feeds it, told through the lens of Jamie Hale, a journalist who likes music about as much as he likes scotch and a firm leather chair. Please enjoy with a grain of salt. I drive 68 miles an hour down… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] My Music Makes Me Live
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[Hype Hype Hooray] A Snap Judgment of Modern Music
Hype Hype Hooray is a biweekly “critique” of the music scene and the blogosphere that feeds it, told through the lens of Jamie Hale, a journalist who likes music about as much as he likes scotch and a firm leather chair. Please enjoy with a grain of salt. Previously, on Hype Hype Hooray: “I have… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] A Snap Judgment of Modern Music
Animal Collective makes epic video for Brother Sport (what’s new?)
It’s been about a year since Animal Collective unleashed the now legendary Merriweather Post Pavilion on the world, and yet they’re STILL stealing headlines with material from the album. This time, it’s a really cool video for “Brother Sport,” that is equal parts beautiful, terrifying, inspiring, psychedelic, and comforting. Confusing? Wait ’til the eggs and… Continue reading Animal Collective makes epic video for Brother Sport (what’s new?)
Animal Collective takes music videos to art school with “In The Flowers”
Look, we all love Animal Collective, right? We also all love music videos that look like they were made in an art-school film class. So naturally, by math, we all love Animal Collective’s new video for “In The Flowers.” Which is lucky for them. Don’t blame me, I’m just the fact messenger. [youtube width=”540″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYEAflCO4Eo[/youtube]
The new Animal Collective video hurts my mind with metaphor
Does it represent birth? Death? The fleeting moments in life we all share and should appreciate better? Ummm… like, maybe how we should… help the environment or something?? I really don’t understand, but a video like this is pretty much expected from Baltimore oddballs Animal Collective. Sorry guys, you may have made The Best Album of… Continue reading The new Animal Collective video hurts my mind with metaphor
Animal Collective remix “Zero” [MP3]
Last week you heard a 30 second preview of Animal Collective’s remix of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Zero,” but now you can hear the whole thing! It’s all kinds of artsy. If you thought the preview was good, you’ll definitely enjoy the full version. And if you didn’t, well don’t listen I guess… Yeah Yeah… Continue reading Animal Collective remix “Zero” [MP3]
Preview Animal Collective’s remix of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Zero”
Because N.A.S.A. and MSTRKRFT remixes weren’t enough, Animal Collective has jumped in the game to remix Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Zero” from their latest It’s Blitz. The full recording isn’t out yet, but you can hear 60 seconds of it at Boomkat. I don’t usually get excited about remixes, but this one sounds good. [via Gorilla… Continue reading Preview Animal Collective’s remix of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Zero”
Old people hate on Animal Collective
In this AMAZING video, three elderly people give a song by Young Jeezy a pass then tear “My Girls” by Animal Collective to shreds. I wish my mom (grandma?) loved hip-hop the way this woman does doesn’t does. But guy on the right, Thin Mints? It’s ALL about the Tagalongs baby. While your taste in… Continue reading Old people hate on Animal Collective
2009 Bonnaroo Lineup Announced
Not to be outdone by Coachella, Bonnaroo, that other music festival, has released their lineup of fantastic music. Here are some highlights; be sure to check the full listing on the official website. In bold are artists we have blogged about. Bruce Springstreen and the E Street Band Phish (2 shows) Beastie Boys Wilco The… Continue reading 2009 Bonnaroo Lineup Announced
Animal Collective makes “The Best Album of 2009” with Merriweather Post Pavilion
According to pretty much everybody everywhere, the latest album by Baltimore group Animal Collective is the best thing ever that will be made this year (sorry every other band in the world). Merriweather Post Pavilion (named after the music venue in our own backyard, Columbia, MD) is officially out today, despite early leaks online that… Continue reading Animal Collective makes “The Best Album of 2009” with Merriweather Post Pavilion