Las Vegas keeps on churning out these acts that embody the strip nightlife in the form of slick beats and intense shows. The wait for a new LCD Soundsystem album is pretty grueling, but Afghan Raiders are filling the void in a a style that mixes house, glam rock, hip-hop, and disco. Afghan Raiders-Admiral’s Doorbell…
Monday Remixes
Here are a handful of remixes that have lit up my normally boring Monday….. Peaches – Mommy Complex (Barletta + Ernold Sane Remix) Asher Roth-I Love College (NEAR DARK’s ‘Alpha Beta Bleed’ Remix feat. Jane Bang) Lenka-Trouble is a Friend (Mike Dextro & Proper Villians Remix) Major Lazer-Hold the Line (LehtMoJoe Remix)
Vivian Girls ::: Hi-Dive ::: 05.04.09
The Brooklyn scuzz trio opened my eyes to a new world of noise. Not the kind that you hear from fire trucks or screaming babies, but the girls performed in a way that made scuzz seem more refined. The three part harmonies didn’t sound muffled. You could distinctly hear the difference between the snare drum,…
Local Shakedown Benefit Concert
Radio 1190 is having a benefit concert putting together some of the best local bands for a good cause! Local Shakedown CD Benefit Concert *Bad Luck City *Overcasters *Cowboy Curse Hi-Dive / Saturday, May 16th / 16+ / $6 On Saturday, May 16th there will be a concert at the Hi-Dive to help Radio1190 fund…
Sebastien Grainger & the Mountains
The opening duties for Metric on their Summer tour goes to Sebastien Grainger & the Mountains. Phew, I was worried that the Saddle Creek kids weren’t going to be coming our way, but instead, they’re coming in a huge way, supporting Metric. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the new project, it…
Rainy Day Music Mix #33
The weekend is shot, thanks to the cloudy,rainy, winter like conditions ’round these parts for the fifth weekend in a row. Like me, I’m sure weather influences your music stylings and this weekend is going to be perfect for some sad bastard music. (photo cred) Fleet Foxes-Tiger Mountain Peasant Song [mp3] Spiritualized-Shine a Light (Unreleased…
fashion hygiene
In my post about swine flu in Mexico City I mentioned I thought that the cubreboca, (medical mask) would soon enough become a fashion accessory. Everybody wants to be an individual right? Check out the gallery of custom face mask photos from Mexico on the guardian.co.uk
Peaches
Thanks to URB for the heads up on this one! I find Peaches to be a bit on the abrasive side, but this new track off of her forthcoming album, I Feel Cream (to be released Cinco de Mayo). The track was produced by Soulwax (which probably explains why I like it so much). Peaches-Talk…
Cursive added to Westword Music Showcase
Cursive has been added (according to their tour page) to the festivities for the Westword Music Showcase! Cursive-The Recluse [mp3] Cursive-The Great Decay [mp3]
The Hold Steady on Daytrotter!!!
Everytime I get a chance to see these guys, something always comes up. Thankfully, Daytrotter recorded a session with them at South by and you can listen here. The Hold Steady-Sequestered in Memphis (Daytrotter SXSW Session) [mp3]