?uestlove had this to say about Thurston Moore’s attire last night, “thurston moore is wearing the riskiest tshirt ive ever seen on broadcast tv….gangsta move son”. (via ?uestlove’s Twitter) Funny stuff. Sonic Youth-Sacred Trickster [mp3]
Month: June 2009
Street Sweeper Social Club covers M.I.A. “Paper Planes”
Here’s a pretty angsty cover of Street Sweeper Social Club doing M.I.A.’s Paper Planes. Sounds more Rage than dub. You can purchase their debut album here. Street Sweeper Social Club-Paper Planes Live (M.I.A. Cover) [mp3]
Dinosaur Jr.
Just when you thought that they had gone the way of Pepsi Clear, there’s all kinds of news on Dinosaur Jr today. I do remember going to see J. Mascis and it being one of the loudest shows I had ever been to, but good news is that they will be touring their new album…
Phoenix in Brooklyn (Soundcheck)
Only because we need more Phoenix in our lives (via Fader).
Friday Remixes
The dog days of Summer are about to start. I’m excited that there’s something to cheer about in terms of baseball ’round these parts, and football is only a couple of months away. Here are some remixes and mixtape to enjoy while imbibing in copious amounts of (fill in the blank). Lady Gaga-Just Dance (Hoshina…
Felix Da Housecat
Felix pays homage to Prince with a suspiciously placed song he points out via his Twitter page. On a totally separate note, I have been obsessed with the second song for the last week or so. Felix Da Housecat-We All Wanna Be Prince [mp3] Felix Da Housecat-Moviedisco [mp3]
Japandroids on KEXP
Japandroids album Post-Nothing is one of my favorite of the year that is always getting constant rotation. They duo stopped by KEXP for a sesh, and don’t forget that they will be here in town next month. Japandroids-Young Hearts Spark Fire [mp3] Tour Dates 06-25 Calgary, Alberta – Sled Island Festival 06-26 Calgary, Alberta –…
Peter, Bjorn, and John @ Daytrotter
Peter, Bjorn, and John stopped and visited with Daytrotter. These are the results. Don’t forget that they will be supporting Depeche Mode on their US tour below. Peter, Bjorn, and John-Lay It Down (Daytrotter Session) [mp3] Tour w/Depeche Mode 7/26 Camden, NJ WXPN Fest/Wiggins Park 7/28 Bristow, VA Nissan Pavilion 7/31 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center…
Your Attention Please
The Larimer has booked some fantastic shows that escaped me in my absence. Here We Go Magic-Fangela [mp3] Now, Now Every Children-Cars [mp3] Sunday June 28 *8pm doors!! Currently on tour with Grizzly Bear!!! Don’t Miss This One!!! Radio 1190 presents… HERE WE GO MAGIC 10:30pm ACHILLE LAURO 9:30pm VITAMINS 8:30pm Saturday July 11 Just…
Phoenix on Letterman
Phoenix played an electrifying set last night, and I’m bet you’re bummed if you slept on the tickets to their performance next week at the Bluebird, because they’re sold out. Chin up, because they’re playing Monolith and you can still buy tickets here! Phoenix-1901 (Ultra Chorus Remix) [mp3] Phoenix – 1901 live from wearephoenix on…