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I’m a huge fan of MEW, but definitely have been skeptical of the new “supergroup” mash-up that is Apparatjik. Consisting of Lead Singer (and guitarist) Jonas Bjerre , Coldplay’s Bass Player Guy Berryman, and A-HA’s Magne Furuholmen (drums), they could have formed a group with band members that have names that are easier to spell, same goes with the band name. However, that doesn’t take away from how awesome this video is of their performance in Berlin, great song.
I haven’t picked up a good t-shirt in a while. Yes, strange comment, but the lack of shelf space in my closet tells me that the collection which I’ve amassed throughout the years holds a special meaning for me which transcends clothing. They are the story of a man’s life told through wearable art. As the years pass however, my tastes become more simple, and all the graphic tees which were the staple of my wardrobe in college just don’t seem as cool anymore.
Q: Why then, did I not hesitate to purchase yet another kitsch yet clever t-shirt to add to my collection this morning?
A: Because this t-shirt is not kitsch nor clever. It is BADASS. Pure awesome on cotton. Seriously. Look at it this design.
After reading the Threadless interview with “HOT CHICKS ON WOLVES” creator, Dick Firestorm, I immediately desired to emulate his take-no-prisoners, heavy metal swagger, expressed best through his artwork. This t-shirt will be my garment of choice for the next wine party or gallery hop or company Christmas party or <fill in the blank with another adult function> that I attend.
Loving this wonderfully raw song by Wounded Lion. It’s loose, sounds like it was recorded in someone’s basement, but manages to pull it all off. Best part is around 1:45 when they start to break things down a bit. Visit their myspace page and listen to “Degobah System” and their other songs which are equally as good.
Lately I have been into the BBC America show Skinson Netflix and bulldozed through the first two seasons. This program applies an interesting spin on the teen drama as opposed to American contemporaries on account of better music, more sex, and more drugs. I’ve actually decided to start a drinking game based on every time they light up “splif”. Stir in those elements with clever writing and thoughtful character development, and the product is useful entertainment. I’m told that the 3rd and latest season loses some punch in the progression to a new cast of characters, but I’ve yet to check it out.
Regarding the music, I’ve heard some catchy bands and tracks on the show that I haven’t encountered before, including the recently disbanded New Jersey act, Huma.
Check out some tracks from Huma below as well as the other great music on the Skins’ music website. Like me, you may net some fresh listening material.
the record is FUCKING DONE. as of RIGHT NOW. drinking delicious hot toddy RIGHT NOW and mixing down the last song to send to my mentor, hero, friend and very favorite mastering engineer, dr. (chocolate) bob weston, lately of shellac, at his chicago mastering service in, well, ch…icago. very very very excited. see you all soon out “there”. kicking it “middle skool”, j
YUSS! here are two awesome things that are meant to be combined: A puppy and “Disco Infiltrator”
BONUS:
“ok, feather boa, tea, country gentleman, cocaine, silver pants, spaceship…done, let’s do it”
I am not really a Joanna Newsom fan, but i just knew when i clicked on the link to pitchfork’s review of her new TRIPLE (!!) album they would award her with Best New Music. Seems every overly-ambitious/weird album that comes along pitchfork gives BNM to, almost as if it’s a feather of cool/’we get it’ to put in their cap. Fine, i get it, and a lot of the time the albums are pretty nice finds…
BUT…although i haven’t heard one lick of this album, i find it hard to believe the reviewer can write the following sentences and still give the album a 9.2:
A few tracks here, especially longer ones like the title track and “Kingfisher”, approach the winding density that marked Ys. On these, song structure is elusive– at any given moment you’re not sure if you’re listening to a verse, chorus, or bridge. The lyric sheet helps a bit, but with two hours of music to digest, you won’t feel too guilty about using the skip button here and there, or digesting the record in pieces.
Two hours is a lot of music, but having it broken into three discs, each the length of a 1970s LP, helps. You can dip into Have One on Me at a given point, listen for a while, and move on to something else.
Thought this to be a pretty interesting post, and experiment, about drummers that use click tracks vs. those that don’t.
For some types of music, machine generated tempos are appropriate. Electronica, synthpop and techno benefit from an ultra-precise tempo. Some examples are Kraftwerk and The Postal Service:
But for many songs, the tempo variations add much to the song. The gradual speed up in Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit:
Tony is our new contributor from Indianapolis. He’s been to many coachella’s with us, and will be covering music, indy, and other cool stuff. please help us welcome him.
The scene: Winter. If you are like me, your city/town/village was just blasted with a foot of snow from Jack Frost’s angry bag of tricks. You are only mildy suicidal, so you don’t intend to go outside to brave the frigid cold and icy roads until perils of cabin fever threaten your sanity.
The only solution is to entertain yourself in the manner that our ancesters have done so for centuries: television. And what socially acceptable programming is the better to watch on that crisp, 18″ LD TV than organized sporting events?
Football.
Well, as a football fan and resident of Indianapolis, I am, like Tim Tebow, painfully aware that pigskin season has ended and that my football skills are not going to cut it in the NFL. I also realize that the only way to get through this phenonmena and on to the next football season is the passage of time. Accompanied by synths, drum machines and screechy vocals? Yes, please.
Fear not, music and film fanatic. Here are a few nostalgic suggestions to get your heart going like aural alcohol, inspired of course, by the 80’s montage. They may not keep you warm like a six pack and a good football contest, but they are sure to get your heart racing to the point that you might muster the courage to brave this cold.
1. Joe Esposito – You’re The Best : The name of this song says it all. Even if you don’t play the song, just repeat the title over and over and you will feel prepared to take on the Cobra Kai Dojo.
2. John Cafferty – Hearts On Fire : This song from Rocky IV is actually perfect if you need some encouragement to get out in the snow and get back into a Winter workout routine – preferibly incorporating mountain running. Or if you really want to beat the snot out of a Russian known as Ivan Drago.
3. Mark Safan – Win In The End : Tired of your friends believing that you are only talented when you morph into an teenage werewolf ? Throw this tune on and show Boof that you can take on Mick as your truly unique self.
4. Paul Engemann – Push It To The Limit : Who are we kidding? You use this song to feel the power already. Nothing says triumph like a Cuban drug lord building his empire.
5. Robert Tepper – No Easy Way Out : Wow. Two awesome inspirational songs from Rocky IV? It was just such a powerful flick, I had to do it. Use at your own risk.
6. Peter Cetera – Glory Of Love : So now you’re thinking, “Tony, this song really bothers me.” Well, its not always about you. I just really love that damn Peter Cetera.
7. Moving Pictures – Never : This song is perhaps the most angst-charged montage of the 80’s, too powerful to be expressed by mere audio.
