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Julian Casablancas Spread Christmas Cheer On Fallon
Isaac Lekach :: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 9:00 am
Julian Casablancas brought his cover of “I Wish It Was Christmas Today” to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night and performed it with the show’s host and Horatio Sanz. Watch the performance of the SNL classic here. If only Tracy Morgan and Chris Kattan were on hand, then we could call it a reunion. If you’re curious, or can remember the original-find it here.
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Music Video: Editors “You Don’t Know Love”
Isaac Lekach :: Monday, December 21st, 2009 10:00 am
Check out the latest video from Editors here. It’s for the song “You Don’t Know Love,” which is featured on the forthcoming In The Light And On This Evening. We recently announced their tour dates. If you didn’t take note, I’ll save you the trouble of running the search. Details are here.
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Music Video: Das Racist “Rainbow In The Dark”
Isaac Lekach :: Monday, December 21st, 2009 9:00 am
Even though the song starts with a reference to White Castle, the Brooklyn duo prove they can do more than just rap about combination fast food joints on “Rainbow In The Dark.” Peep the video here. It’s mostly SFW… though you do get a glimpse of some pubic hair courtesy of Victor Vazquez.
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Brittany Murphy Passes
Isaac Lekach :: Monday, December 21st, 2009 8:00 am
Actress Brittany Murphy passed away this weekend after going into cardiac arrest. Read the story here. R.I.P. Tai. We’re not too manly to admit we loved Clueless.
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Japandroids Are Blowing Up, Fallon Fuels The Flames
Isaac Lekach :: Friday, December 18th, 2009 2:30 pm
We love ‘em. You love ‘em. And apparently, so does Jimmy Fallon. Japandroids will be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on January 4th. Maybe the Roots will perform with them? Maybe ?uestlove will twitter about them. If you don’t already, follow the twits of the very vocal Questo here.
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Free Download: Smashing Pumpkins “A Song For A Son”
Isaac Lekach :: Friday, December 18th, 2009 2:00 pm
Smashing Pumpkins are giving away a new single called “A Song For A Son.” Find it here. What do you say? Yay or Nay? Do you miss the old pumpkins?
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Final Fantasy Changes Name
Isaac Lekach :: Friday, December 18th, 2009 2:00 pm
Remember when Puff Daddy became P. Diddy and then later dropped the “P” entirely? Or when Santogold swapped the “O” for an “I”? Well in that tradition, Final Fantasy is now Owen Pallett. Write that down. Pallett’s next album, Heartland, will be released on January 12th via Domino.
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The Clientele Announce Tour
Isaac Lekach :: Friday, December 18th, 2009 1:30 pm
I heard a rumor that The Clientele were breaking up. Fortunately, they’re not showing signs of that. Peep North American dates after the jump. Bonfires On The Heath is the name of their latest album. I recommend putting that on instead of whatever x-mas album your mom has going-not because it’s a festive record, but just because it’s good and x-mas albums are not.
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El Perro Del Mar Announces Tour, Gives Away Remix
Isaac Lekach :: Thursday, December 17th, 2009 2:30 pm
Sweden’s El Perro Del Mar, purveyor of wonderfully sedating pop, will be heading out on tour with ex-Concretes singer Victoria Bergsman aka Taken By Trees next year. The tour starts in February. Check the dates after the jump and download Robyn’s remix of “Change Of Heart” here. The original track appears on Love Is Not Pop, which was released in October.
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Cusack Is Back!
Isaac Lekach :: Thursday, December 17th, 2009 9:30 am
I don’t know why John Cusack felt he had to star in the apocalyptic dud 2012-fact is-it doesn’t matter, because his next movie, ridiculous as it sounds, looks like it spells redemption. It takes place in the eighties, co-stars Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, and Rob Corddry, and is called Hot Tub Time Machine. Zing! Watch the preview after the jump!
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Califone To Appear In Sundance
Isaac Lekach :: Thursday, December 17th, 2009 9:00 am
Califone will premier their film All My Friends Are Funeral Singers at Sundance in Park City, Utah this January. You’ll notice the film bears the same title as their record, which came out this past October. The band will perform a live soundtrack to the film at the opening screening. Click here for more info, including the film’s trailer and their upcoming tour dates with Wilco.
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Behold The Preview For Iron Man 2
Isaac Lekach :: Thursday, December 17th, 2009 8:45 am
Oh boy. It’s here.
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Skaters Make Band, Release Record
Isaac Lekach :: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 11:00 am
Los Angeles’ garage rockers The Goat, which features skaters Andrew Reynolds, Shane Heyl, Kevin “Spanky” Long, Beagle Oneism, and photographer Atiba Jefferson, announced details for their debut album this morning. The Goat Speaks is the name of the record and it’ll be released on February 9th via Werewolf Heart Records (Ryan Gosling’s label). Gosling isn’t the only celeb, apparently, who appreciates their music. The Goat also counts plus-sized porn model Crystal Clear as a supporter. Watch a video of The Goat performing at Neckface’s Halloween party here, stream more music from them here, and catch a glimpse of Crystal Clear here.
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Shins’ Mercer & Dangermouse Reveal Album Details
Isaac Lekach :: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 9:00 am
Broken Bells is the name of James Mercer and Dangermouse’s project. March 9th marks the date of their self-titled album’s release. And apparently the single will premier next week on their website. I’ve been waiting patiently for a new Shins album and am mildly miffed that this is what we’re to look forward to from Mercer. In my opinion, Dangermouse’s production is best suited when paired with Cee-Lo. Modern Guilt, the record he produced for Beck, is tragically mediocre (not sure whose fault that is). Anyway, here’s hoping Broken Bells is worthwhile. At least their publicity photo (see left) is nice.
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Music Video: Washed Out “Belong”
Isaac Lekach :: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 9:00 am
I guess there’s a new name for the genre Ernest Greene (AKA Washed Out) revels in. I learned it today: Glow Fi. There are so many names for genres and sub-genres-I can’t keep up. Oh well. If you like Neon Indian, Toro Y Moi check (i.e. Glow Fi) check out the new video from Mr. Greene here. PS. The video is not an ad for American Apparel.
