Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. The other day I was listening to “Drugs,” by… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] “Drugs” and TEENS
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[MP3] Black Lips: “Before You Judge Me”
We haven’t heard much from Black Lips since their 2009 album, 200 Million Thousand, and their collaboration with GZA, but now we have “Before You Judge Me,” a decent little fuzz track that is part five of the eight-part Adult Swim Singles Program. I’m really unsure how Cartoon Network wooed artists like Black Lips and Washed… Continue reading [MP3] Black Lips: “Before You Judge Me”
[MP3] The Almighty Defenders: “Cone of Light”
We FINALLY get a listen from the Black Lips/King Khan & BBQ Show combo that I’ve been dying for since I learned of their inception. Is it a good listen? Umduh. It’s like if garage rock went gospel but not really. You know? Well, you’ll just have to listen then. It seems a little crowded,… Continue reading [MP3] The Almighty Defenders: “Cone of Light”
The Almighty Defenders: The King Khan & BBQ Show/Black Lips supergroup
It’s true! Old school/garagey duo The King Khan & BBQ Show have teamed up with the old school/scruffy Black Lips to create supergroup The Almighty Defenders. If you’re new to these bands, just know that this is great. Apparently they all met up in Berlin when the Black Lips had to flee arrest in India… Continue reading The Almighty Defenders: The King Khan & BBQ Show/Black Lips supergroup
New Black Lips Video: I’ll Be With You
I love this new video for Black Lips’ “I’ll Be With You” not just because I love Christmas and hate clowns, but also because I love all things that simultaneously remind me of The Sonics and The Wonder Years. The song is off their latest album, 200 Million Thousand, which is out now on Vice. The… Continue reading New Black Lips Video: I’ll Be With You