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Pavement and Sonic Youth at the Hollywood Bowl
Posted on August 4, 2010 | No CommentsOfficially, “The Bowl welcomes the longed-for return of post-punk messiahs Pavement for an amazing show of rock royalty that also includes the iconic and experimental sounds of Sonic Youth and heirs to the lo-fi throne No Age.” Damn. Heirs to the lo-fi throne? No Age... -
Brian Eno Coming Soon on Warp Records
Posted on August 4, 2010 | 1 CommentI find it rather fitting that this is basically the only thing you’ll find on any link that has to do with the upcoming Brian Eno Warp release. Anybody have high hopes for this one? -
You should have known better, rude boy!
Posted on August 2, 2010 | 2 CommentsLast night I discovered that I have three very different and totally awesome versions of The Beatles’ harmonica-pop gem from A Hard Day’s Night – “I Should Have Known Better.” It should go without saying that version 1 is, of course, the original. Version 2... -
FYF Fest 2010 Is Just Around The Corner – Lineup, Etc.
Posted on August 1, 2010 | No CommentsI’ve been a little slow on the blog this summer, with good reason – dog, new job, no money, etc – but I figure it’s kind of my duty to kick you guys down with the details for this year’s FYF Fest, since I’ve done... -
New Three Mile Pilot Album Coming This Fall
Posted on August 1, 2010 | No CommentsAre we really here? Is this really happening? When we say that we never thought this day would come, we REALLY mean it. The rumor of a new Three Mile Pilot album has been circulating for over a decade, further fueling the mystery and mythology... -
Curtis Jenkins Loves Baile Funk!
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsIf you know Curtis Jenkins, you should know he LOVES baile funk. Baile Funk, also called funk carioca, is a Brazilian dance music that originated in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and is heavily influenced by 1980s Miami Bass music (like 2 Live Crew!)... -
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (MP3)
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsDaddy Fat Sacks aka Big Boi’s solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, drops on July 6th but you can listen to the whole thing for free right now on his myspace. Oh peep the latest videos of 2 recent singles below:
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Mouth’s Cradle – Solar Bear (MP3) and Demon (Video)
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the weapon's most favoritist picks, Mouth's Cradle is at it again.........dig the track 'Solar Bear' (below) and the super-cool video for their song 'Demon'. If you haven't already done so, get yourself over to iTunes to download their album The Next Big Thing and when you decide you love 'it just remember we told you so!
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Belle and Sebastian in Hollywood Oct 3rd
Posted on June 26, 2010 | No CommentsThat’s right ladies and gentlemen, weapon favorites Belle and Sebastian (who we never write about cause there’s never anything new to say about them) will be in the area for a show at the palladium on October 3rd. STOKED! I’ve seen them three times –... -
Summer Mixtape, Vol. 1
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsTo celebrate the sun finally coming out in the Midwest, here are a few odes to summer -perfect for porch sittin’ and pool-side sippin’. The Aggrolites – Reggae Summertime Ice Cube – My Summer Vacation Neon Indian – Deadbeat Summer Of Montreal – Oslo In...
