Look Mexico

Look Mexico just released a new EP which is worth the listen, but the best starting place is with the Gasp Asp EP. I love this song.

Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground live session and interview

Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground : Audiotree Live : Complete from Audiotree Live on Vimeo.

Ya if you cant make it to their current tour check out this awesome video from Audio Tree. Thanks dudes for putting this together!

Im seeing them tonight in Brooklyn, so expect a review from me in a few days.

Awesome Interview: The Fall of Troy

Miss this band.

Adventure Time

Adventure Time and Regular Show are 2 of my favorite programs, period. Sometimes, this shit gets out.

How Much Does It Cost To Make a Hit Song? (Link)

Heres a really insightful and credible article from NPR that delves into the makings of a pop record.



Read the whole thing here.

Poem 1

Let it consume you me as the walk has come to take us
The emptiness is comforting and we gladly make way
Then almost on cue, the trucks sing and yell for their fallen wranglers



I may post some poetry or writings here from time to time because, why not? This may also be the only one I ever do. Either way I kinda like this one and its my first Sijo, a Korean poem you can find out more about here.

Explosions In The Sky Oral History (Link)

Its repost Tuesday!

The AV Club continues to churn the good articles with "From West Texas to the Billboard 200: An Explosions In The Sky oral history". How did this band make it? They were fucking good. End of story. Read it it here.

Awesome Portugal. The Man Interview (link)

Damn, I love a good interview. I spend alot of time nerding out, reading interviews and trying to peice together how my favorite bands have gotten to where they are.

And today I found a great one. Its a lengthy interview with one of my, at this point obvious, favorite bands Portugal. The Man. Its with a site called You Aint No Picasso, a site which Ive never heard of but did a great job and delved deep into all facets of the new album. I read half of it and had to stop as it goes pretty deep into the specifics of some songs, songs which arent availble yet (grrr). Defintley gonna come back to it though.

Check it here.

P.S. great this pictures lol.

'Born this Way' Commentary

Theres been ALOT written about Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way', as there should be. Its the biggest album and music focused thing that is going to happen this year. While Adele's album continues to be a monster, its Gaga who has captivated our attention.

And while I've read commentary from The New York Times, Bob Lefsetz, NPR and countless others, its the The Av Club that digested it all and put it best. If commentary on the music business and pop culture is your thing, I reccomend you check it out here.

Live Review: White Denim 6/23 in Philly

The Bowery Presents review illustrates my feelings exactly on the night. It was one of those shows that you leave with new vinyl in hand, listen to the band's records the whole way home, and just feel inspired and invigorated. They were really on a whole other level from most current rock bands. To sum it up best, White Denim continuously showcased their excellent musicality while maintaining a strong focus on melody. I can't recommend seeing these guys live enough. Well worth the traveling from NYC, $10 cover and 2 hours of sleep I got that night.

Check out video and an ok review of the show here and some pictures coutresy of WXPN here. (Im in one of em!)

RIP Gil Scott-Heron

Live Review: Portugal. The Man 6/3 in NYC

Head over to AtlanticRecords.Com or click this link.

http://atlanticrecords.com/news/portugal-the-man-at-webster-hall/

Wish I was at Bonnaroo

Dr John is playing with The Meters!!

The Eric Daino Ensemble

Electric Sidewalk (3AM) LIVE by The Eric Daino Ensemble

My friend Eric Daino recently moved down to Texas and in less than a year has managed to put together an awesome collective thats starting to release some interesting music. Judging by the demos he sent me last year, this Live ep is gonna be a good listen.

My favorite part of the first single Electric Sidewalk (3AM)? During the sax solo at about 4:20, a violin joins the groove laid down by multiple guitars, keys, bass and horns to elevate the song to an exciting climax.

You can find their facebook page here.

Awesome Video: White Denim - "Drug"

White Denim - Drug from One Story Productions on Vimeo.

Lionel Hampton

Hamp's ''Flyin' Home'' had made some reefer-smoking Negro in the second balcony believe he could fly, so he tried-and jumped-and broke his leg, an event later immortalized in song when Earl Hines wrote a hit single tune called ''Second Balcony Jump.''(p.77) - The autobiography of Malcolm X.

Fun Record: By Surprise - Mountain Smashers

"Artichokes with lettuce, corn on the cob with roses."

4/26/2011 Playlist

My friend Dave Swanson from Universal Funk Order & Imperial Stormlooper joined me for a little interview.

Sigur Ros - Gobbeldigok (Meo Sayun...)
Maps & Atlases - Banished Be Cavalier (Perch Patchwork)

Dirty Projectors - Temecula Sunrise (Bitte Orca)

Sonny Rollins - Paul's Pal (Tenor Madness)

Fela Kuti - Monday Morning In Lagos (45)

Tune-Yards - My Country (WHO KILL)
Tune-Yards - Es So (WHO KILL)

Mean Lady - Lonely (Kid Friendly EP)

4/19/2011 Playlist

I aired an interview I did with Thomas Hunter of Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground, Wild Orchid Children, Forgive Durden etc. I will be uploading the interview asap but in the mean time download his solo record for free here. Download it. It is AMAZING.


Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground - Bowie The Desert Pea (S/T)

Wild Orchid Children - Ahead of Us the Secret (..Are Alexander Supertramp)

Thomas Hunter & White China Gold - White China March (S/T)

Thomas Hunter & White China Gold - A Vaugley Pregnant Piece of Nothing (S/T)
Thomas Hunter & White China Gold - Strange Sad Music (S/T)

4/12/2011 Playlist

Career retrospective for Rx Bandits, my favorite band. Also my friend Lauren came on to talk about Tune-Yards.

Rx Bandits - Untitled (...And The Battle Begun)
Rx Bandits - And The Battle Begun (...And The Battle Begun)

Rx Bandits - Wrong With Me (Halfway Between Here and There)

Rx Bandits - Consequential Apathy (Progress)
Rx Bandits - Analog Boy (Progress)

Rx Bandits - Taking Chase as the Serpent Slithers (The Resignation)

Rx Bandits - To Our Unborn Daughters (...And The Battle Begun)
Rx Bandits - Crushing Destroyer (...And The Battle Begun)

Tune-Yards - Gangsta (WHO KILL)

Rx Bandits - Bled To Be Free (Operation) (Mandala)

Rx Bandits - In Her Drawer (...And The Battle Begun)