I was surveying old posts last week and realized I have been writing on this blog/site for 4 years. Kinda crazy. 4 years is like 8 in blog years. My first post was even douchey enough to refer to it as a “space”, but at least the music was good (Maximo Park and the Fratelli’s). […]
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My hopes for this weekend (in no particular order): Cooler weather (90 degrees in April is a bit much), no appearances at the bar, crafting a Hangout Fest mixtape and for the pollen to chill out (my car is a yellow mess). Here are some links for the weekend: A) Mates of State (yes, they […]
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Festivalist '09: Wanderlust Festival
I’ve gotta say, this is a really cool and unique idea for a music fest. What: Wanderlust Festival 2009 When: July 24th – 26th Where: Lake Tahoe, CA Headliners: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Spoon, Girl Talk, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Artist Highlights: Andrew Bird, Jenny Lewis, Rogue Wave, Broken Social Scene, Gillian Walsh, […]
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Mates of State vs Black Kids: Remixed
Remember that Mates of State Remix EP I mentioned? Good. Here is a track thats great, and it didn’t even make the album. Look out. Black Kids vs Mates of State (DJA Mash-Up) Mates of State – Re-Arranged Remix: Vol. 1 drops April 14th. Pre-order it on vinyl (yes, vinyl) here. Its also going to […]
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Mates of State: This Is The Remix
File this under one of the best (and unexpected) ideas of 2009. Indie pop duo extraordinaire, Mates of State have announced they will be releasing a “spring” EP of remixes. Re-Arranged : Remixes Vol 1 will feature re-workings of track from their fantastic latest album. If you’ve paid attention to the Hype Machine at all, […]
In 2008, my concert viewing spanned 3 states and many stages. Here is a brief run down of my favorites: 6. Jessica Lea Mayfield/An Horse – Pike Room, The Crofoot, Pontiac, MI – 10/29/08 Jessica Lea Mayfield put on one of the most intimate shows I’ve ever seen in October. Unfortunately, I don’t think she […]
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12 Albums for 2008 pt 1: 7-12
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard that “the album is dead”. I don’t see how that makes any sense with the countless top whatever lists I’ve seen over the past month. 2008 was indeed a great year for music and here are a few reasons why: 12. Black Kids – Partie Traumatic Black […]