Cool Schtuff

A few things compel me to stop and post on the blog, but when that something/s does/do appear, I find it necessary to post it.


I came across the singer/guitar player of Tokyo Police Club's Blog and found an acoustic cover of a wonderful song by the band The Harlem Shakes. Although the name sounds super silly and an attempt to by ironic. What Brooklyn indie band is really doing or knows how to do the Harlem Shake? It's a song that in any way shape or form will make you say "hey, that's a pretty good song!". Check it out!



Hey Ladies! The New York Times reported about a new Net Flix type company called Rent The Runway where you can rent expensive dresses at cheap costs. Just don't spill anything on them because you gotta pay for it, hunnie.

What is a better marketing tool than a T-shirt? I can't think of one! Can you? A company called The Music Tee is creating an album art t-shirt where, when you buy one, you get a free digital download along with the purchase! Brilliant! My favorite so far is The Monsters Of Folk .... Just in case you were wondering, my birthday is coming up!

Speaking of Monsters Of Folk, who recently put out their new album last week which has quickly become one of my favorites of the year. I got a chance to see them last night. They played for about three hours and had no problem of blowing my mind. Here's a clip of them playing The Jimmy Fallon Show!




I've been enjoying these bands and their music videos. I hope you do too.

Wild Beasts:



Said, The Whale:



I like how Jimmy Fallon is slowly becoming the new Dick Clark.

the internet rox,

t.l.s

And the award goes to....the trailer

After seeing Where The Wild Things Are on Sunday, I came to the conclusion that the trailer, featuring that Arcade Fire song "Wake Up" was actually better than the movie itself. I can't really explain why I didn't enjoy the movie. Maybe it was because every scene was scored by Karen-o or because the movie really didn't give me a sense of childhood. What was my childhood like? I don't know but it sure was better exemplified by the trailer and not the film.

Spike Jonze made an incredibly beautiful visual film, but I got lost in the movie a few times. I'm not sure if that was supposed to happen, because the actual book itself was only 25 pages. How do you make a full length movie out of a 25 page children's story book? I guess that's what it looks like.


I know you've all seen this, but for one last time:



What did you think?

love always,

quite possibly the worst movie critic, ever.

PS_Speaking of trailers, I hope this one doesn't disappoint

The Purchase Indy Mixtape!

http://rapidshare.com/files/299356869/theindie.zip.html

CANT- ghosts
Kiss Kiss- all the draw #
Blu & Exile- My world is...
Mosters Of Folk- Say Please
Melissa Ahern- 5 rules of improv *
Iron Age- A younger earth
Digital Dao- Galapagos *
Melvins (feat. Hank Williams)- Ramblin Man
polar bear club- another night on the rock
algernon cadwaller- yo soy milk

Pitchfork Hipster Shit

As much as I whine and complain about Pitchfork and how they've ruined music journalism. I just found some great stuff on the site. (Not that I read it or anythinnnggg)


They have this great video series, which is entitled, "DON'T LOOK DOWN". The series tapes bands performing on rooftops! SUPPORT IT!



Dan Deacon, has become a name synonymous with SUNY Purchase College. At first this made me steamy angry, and then I gave his new album a try, and now pleasantly enjoy his music! If only for the sole reason of this music video, should you enjoy the artistry of Dan Deacon:




PitchforkTv also has the great feature called Cemetery Gates, where musicians perform a cover of The Smiths "Cemetery Gates". JUST KIDDING! That is initially what I thought it was going be, but don't worry! It's almost as good! Here is a clip of St. Vincent performing "Actor Out Of Work".



I can't mention St. Vincent without mentioning this incredible collaboration she did with Andrew Bird, and from another pretentious media outlet!



Enjoy, snobs.

Jessica Lehrman's "Hipster Takeover"

My good friend Jessica (and contributor) created this marvelous video documentation of THE HIPSTER.



Enjoy it, i know i did.

Please check out her other work, mostly photo, but nonetheless incredible HERE.

Hipster takeover. from Jessica Lehrman on Vimeo.

Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar's new album stream on NPR

So Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar read some Kerouc, took his words, and created some songs. Here's what it sounds like:

The Fall Fest 09 Mixtape

http://www.sendspace.com/file/u5hcpn

Tracklisting:

Tanya Morgan- "So damn down"
The Band- "The Shape I'm In"
Here We Go Magic-"Ahab"
MewithoutYou- "Nice and Blue"
Charlie Phillips- "Old Vices"
Twin Sister- "I want a house"
Dead & Divine- "Neon Jesus"
Melissa Ahern- "5 rules of improv"
OLKEN- "Dinosaurs on Jupiter"
Eugene Mirman-" Skatepunk,Ice Cream Store, Talking Dirty, Protester On The Street, Terrible Prostitute, Nerd"


This download is intended for informational use. Only use these songs for a limited amount of time. Support these artists. Please.


Sam