I've just returned from seeing one of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' two comeback shows at Bowery, and I gota say--I'm a tad disappointed. Or OK, more than a tad. A dollop? Anyway, though I wasn't expecting them to play older songs and pull out all the stops, most of the new material just doesn't have the energy live to merit them dismissing most of their ( Read more... )

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Nothing to report, other that shit is going down at Supmag.com (reviews! interviews!), Hang Ten... With Skippy and Cameron debuts this Thursday at 8, and the article on LJ bandslash in this week's NME is hil-fucking-arious.

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The Oscar nominations are in. Pretty unsurprising, except I would have never though Jake Gyllenhaal would have gotten nominated for Best Supporting Actor... he's the only person I didn't really enjoy in Brokeback. But whatever yay ( Read more... )

So, things have been crazy. I know I've said that in like my last 600 posts, but it's true, goddammit! But hopefully I'll be resurrecting this bitch soon (á la Indie Kids), and once again the Britpop-obsessed rivers will flow over the internet. So, in reader-friendly bullet-point format, here's a little glimpse at what's been going on:

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You may be wondering why I've been so MIA lately. Or you may not care. Either way, I am going to tell you: I am preparing a monthly party of the utmost awesomeness to be executes at Magnetic Fields in Brooklyn. The first date will be February 16th at 9PM: INK IT IN YOUR CALENDARS. Myself and Sir Skippy of McFaddens (March Records) will be spinning ( Read more... )

Jesus! Belle and Sebastian have, via their nifty newsletter, divulged their upcoming U.S. and Canada tour. But before rejoicing completely:

Feb 25th Toronto - The Docks
Feb 26th Montreal - Metropolis
Feb 27th Boston - Avalon
Feb 28th Boston - Avalon
March 2nd NYC - Nokia Theatre
March 3rd NYC - Nokia TheatreMarch 4th Philadelphia - Electric ( Read more... )

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What's up with Gawker being awash in Anderson Cooper propaganda? Not that I mind or anything, I could stare at his big, gay, dreamy, almost-scarily-angular face all day. (RELATED: understandish's Anderson Cooper Gives Me a Boner T-shirts).

Mummy, you're not watching my comeback: more info on the imminent second coming of Dan Treacy/TV Personalities. Has anyone ( Read more... )