Advantage

Another Ogre You Asshole pick, this one is titled 'Advantage.' MMMMMmmmmm lovin.

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Writers block=happy weekend post!

Bad thing about starting to be semi-good at my job is it leads to business proposals. Yeah. Which I have absolutely NO CLUE how to write. After staring at my computer while the clock ticks away (in a room without air conditioning) frantically sipping my green tea I still have yet to make a mark on my 'new word document' page. There it is. Staring at me- and one hour of work left to go. Maybe dancing until all hours of the night was not a good idea. Then again, you only live once. Plus it was purely in the name of musical research. One must know ones' competition, right? So i hope you all had way more productive Friday's than myself. If you did not-you still have time. Check out The King Khan and the Shrines. You might find it impossible to stay still while listening to this twelve piece ensemble. Just in time to crank it into the weekend. Enjoy yourself kids. Don't forget to head out to Prospect Park tonight for the FREE Sam Champion, Elvis Perkins, COld War Kiddies Show! Sunday night is the next FRICTION series showcase at The Cake Shop with Crystal Stilts, Tickley Feather and Pwrfl Power. OwoW!
Sonic Youth-Electricity.mp3
Why?-Good Friday.mp3
The White Stripes-Party Of Special Things To Do.mp3
BBQ-Debra Lee.mp3
BBQ-Hang On.mp3
King Khan And The Shrines-Land of The Freak.mp3
King Khan And The Shrines-Wanna Be Girl.mp3

To curb my jealousy

"The good people at National Geographic are webcasting this Saturday's (June 28) concert with Bjork and Sigur Ros (to name a few) on their website from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET (begins at 8 p.m. BST/London or 7 p.m. GMT/Reykjavik).

National Geographic Music, will Webcast the open-air Náttúra concert live from Iceland on Saturday, June 28, 2008.

To be held in a large park near the center of Reykjavik, all of the performances will be during daylight, with Iceland’s capital city and dramatic rolling scenery providing a perfect backdrop to what is expected to be one of the biggest concerts the country has seen. The Náttúra concert looks to raise awareness of the impact of the growing aluminum smelting activity on Iceland’s natural landscape.

“One of National Geographic Music’s main goals is to offer artists and experts who care about global culture and the environment an outlet to create awareness for important issues. Spotlighting these amazing artists performing live in a spectacular backdrop allows our worldwide audience to enjoy great music and become aware of Iceland’s environmental concerns and join the conversation,” said David Beal, president of National Geographic Entertainment.

Takk fyrir (thank you) National Geographic!"- Icelandic Airways
***HAVE FUN MIKE! So jealous!***
Sigur Ros-Festival.mp3
Bjork-Atlantic.mp3
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U R a Fever

This is a show I wish was coming somewhere near me, even though I was lucky enough to recently have seen The Raconteurs. They are hitting the road again in September with one of my favorite duo's The Kills and even playing the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The Black Keys and My Morning Jacket are playing there this summer as well-on my birthday...might have to make a last minute trip for that one. Hopefully you will be lucky enough to have this tour come near you as well!
******THE KILLS with THE RACONTEURS TOUR DATES*********
9/14 Morrison, CO-Red Rocks Amphitheatre
9/16 & 17-Portland, OR-Roseland Theatre
9/18 Vancouver, BC-Malkin Bowl
9/19 Seattle, WA-WaMu Theater
9/21 San Francisco, CA-Treasure Island Fest
9/22 & 23- Los Angeles, CA-Greek Theatre
9/24 San Diego, CA-SDSU Theatre
9/25 Santa Barbara, CA-SB Bowl
9/28 Austin, TX-ACL Festival
9/28 Memphis, TN-The Cannon Center
9/30 Nashville, TN-Ryman Auditorium
10/1 Atlanta, GA-The Tabernacle
The Raconteurs- These Stones Will Shout.mp3
The Kills-Cheap And Cheerful.mp3
The Kills-Dead Road 7.mp3
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BLK JKS

On March 7th BLK JKS performed at the Knitting Factory as part of a FADER party and I do not know where I was at the time, but I should have been there. If i had any taste at all, i would have been. Hailing from Johannasburg they recorded their EP at Electric Lady Studios just down the street which you can only currently find at Other Music. Released last week there does not seem to be much of a buzz behind their five-song EP, Mystery-but i have a feeling that is all about to change. Drenched with layers of bluesy-jazz, reggae infused riffs and rocking guitar stylistics their music is best summed up as sick. You should be rushing to purchase their limited 1o" vinyl as quickly as I was. Check out their blog here: http:blkjks.blogspot.com.

BLKS JKS-Mzabalazo.mp3
BLK JKS-Lakeside.mp3

I will dance and sway while you dream away~

Memories of Seneca Lake
Scandanavian singer/songwriter Tallest Man on Earth aka Kristian Matsson finds himself the object of my affection this week. He warbles and squeals in all the right places and I imagine him to have the stage prescence of Elvis Perkins. What first struck a cord with me is not who he obviously sounds like but how his voice has a pulse all of it's own that is at once both warm and endearing. Most of the other men who are trying to imminate their idols are stoic and aloof yet Kristian in comparison seems optimistic- almost jovial in his delivery. I was shocked to discover he hails from Sweden since he sounds like he has just woken up from an afternoon moonshine induced slumber, birds chirping in the background armed with a crackling, dusty guitar. It is elements like this that set him apart from the pack as well as his adoration for some other American storytellers such one of the best bluesman, legendary John Hurt. When I first became a fan of Jose it was because of his skittish, shy delivery and breathtaking lyrics. Kristian's melodies are simple yet alluring and he is a welcome presence on the scene. Shallow grave is his first full-length debut album and was released on the Scandinavia market back in March through Trough Gravitation/Border. European and US releases to follow.
The Tallest Man On Earth-Over The Hills.mp3
Tallest Man On Earth-Won't Be Found.mp3 *my favorite*

Dodos Live at 6:oo (EST) on KEXP!

One of the things I am most looking forward to this summer is seeing The Dodos again. I will be getting my chance during the Pitchfork Music Festival in July and for those of you staying in the city you can see them for free at the Siren Music Festival out in Coney Island on July 19th. One of my favorite bands of the year the Dodos of course remind me of Animal Collective and Panda Bear (and a dash of White Stripes). I am happy I was finally educated on Panda Bear and thanks to one of the best Sundays I ever spent they sank in and I fell head over heels in love with their eclectic and chirpy lit. Spend sometime with The Dodos and you are sure to have the same experience. It will be worth the indulgence, trust me. They are stopping by KEXP today at 6:oo PM (EST) and 3:oo Seattle time. Their Daytrotter sessions is one of my favorites so i am sure KEXP will be just as enjoyable. Or it might just make those last few minutes of work tick by a little quicker.
The Dodos-Red and Purple live at Daytrotter.mp3
The Dodos-Men-Daytrotter Session.mp3
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Peter Sellers

Regina Spektor is working the touring market again. Overwhelmingly lovely in every way she is one of my favorite female artists and friends with my favorite nYc band. Remembering where she came from and those who have helped her along the way she is returning the favor and has invited Albert Hammond, Jr. and bandmates: Josh Latanzi, Marc Eskenazi and Matt Romano to open for her show at McCarren Pool on Friday, August 15th. Tickets officially go on sale Friday at 10 AM via Ticketmaster or you can try during the Pre-sale (password=concert) which is going on right now. Credit- BrooklynV. As for Albert he is playing an invite only show on Monday night at the Mercury Lounge. My lovely friends over at the MusicSlut have a few extra tickets that if you are super lucky you might be able to score. If that's what you're into.
Regina Spektor-Summer In The City.mp3
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The honest songwriter and his relationship with words

Yesterday morning I was overwhelmed with all of the environmental/science stories in the Times so it was refreshing to read this piece written by Peter Holsapple revealing the process he goes through while writing his songs. Cheerful and optimisitic it is evident he enjoys his craft without taking himself terribly seriously.

I am sick of old men dreaming up wars for young men to die

A patriotic film to share with your family about one of my first TRUE heroes just in time for the holidays.