11/12/2008
Marnie Stern Trains to Be the "Ruler" in New Video
The sound of young Marnie Stern's "Ruler" lies somewhere in between Deerhoof and The Go Team. It's aerobic and wonderfully hyper, as is her new video for the song, where she becomes increasingly more adorable as she trains for THE BIG EVENT. Won ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/12/2008 9:23 AM EST in Experimental, Post-Punk, Video | Permalink
11/11/2008
That Reefer Makes Me Paranoid, This Reefer Makes Me Relaxed
These days I'd rather catch a buzz from a good record than from a plant and the new project from Unicorns/Islands/Human Highway member Nick Thorburn is nothing short of euphoric. A collaboration between Thorburn and hip-hop producer Daddy Kev ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/11/2008 9:05 AM EST in Neo-Psychedelic, Indie-Rock | Permalink
11/10/2008
Photos + Review: Like A Fox Record Release Show @ JB's, 11.8.08
On Saturday night I headed to JB's to catch a set from local band Like A Fox, an engaging mix of Flaming Lips/Mercury Rev psychedelia and high-energy, post-punk guitars. In the 90s, lead singer Jay Laughlin and the much-hailed Lenola created low ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/10/2008 11:55 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Live Review, Indie-Rock, Local Music, Events | Permalink
Hot Lava's Instantly Charming New Video For "Brainex"
In this new world of possibilities, there is still one impossibility left: NOT falling in love with Hot Lava's whimsical lyrics and smile-inducing melodies. Yep, it's no secret that I think these Richmond kids are one of the best new bands aroun ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/10/2008 11:52 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Video | Permalink
11/07/2008
Remix of the Week: Stereolab - "Neon Beanbag" (Atlas Sound Remix)
Stereolab's music is always blissful, as is Atlas Sound's, so it makes sense that the two of these artists make an appearance here during a week that has been nothing but blissful. Coincidentally, this remix of Neon Beanbag is also inspiratio ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/07/2008 2:17 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Electronic, Remix | Permalink
The Kinks to Reunite?! Work on New Songs?!!
In 2000, I saw Ray Davies, lead singer of the Kinks, perform at a the Jane Street Theater in NYC...with Yo La Tengo as his backing band!! It was truly awesome witnessing Davies reach into his "Kinksy" back catalogue and play such favorites as "A ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/07/2008 10:29 AM EST in 60's Pop, Rock, NOICE!! | Permalink
This Weekend in Philly: Art in the Age Store Opening, Like A Fox Record Release Show @ JB's
If you are looking for something to do tonight in Philly, look no further. Head down to the new Art in the Age flagship store on 3rd St. and check out all their fabulous goodies. Just walking in there may in fact make you smarter! Click here ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/07/2008 7:11 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Local Music, Events, NOICE!! | Permalink
11/06/2008
Highly Recommended: Deerhunter - "Never Stops" (Platts Eyott Session)
Exhausted from the late-night, celebratory nature of the past two weeks (Obama/Phillies!), I just couldn't muster enough energy to make it over to The Church to see Deerhunter's set last night, but I did stumble upon this AWESOME mp3 of "Never S ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/06/2008 8:02 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Lo-Fi, Indie-Rock, Highly Recommended | Permalink
New Video From Margot and the Nuclear So and So's Depicts George W. Bush's Last Night As President
Sorry for the lack of posts these past few days but I have been celebrating, as many others have, Obama's victory and hopefully a new future for this country. Looking to the future, one must always remember the past and these past 8 years ha ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/06/2008 9:37 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Video | Permalink
11/03/2008
Jay-Z Gets Out The Vote in Philly; Officially Convinces Me He is a True Poet
Now as most of you probably know I don't post much about hip-hop. However, this video shot by Philebrity, featuring Jay-Z and P. Diddy rallying for Barack Obama in Philly is just too awesome to pass up! Allow me to explain why. See, I have ne ...
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