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Dear Ben Gibbard: Is This Really How You Want To Win Zooey Back?
In case you didn’t know, Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard is some sort of avid runner. As in the li’l generic rocker runs marathons and most recently the L.A. Marathon where he even lost a couple toenails. Yum. But the real question here is: Is he better at running than he is at winning back his woman? Because a quote from next month’s Runner’s World has us thinking he’s working hard on the latter. More »
One Guy’s Opinion: Why Zoe Saldana Rules and Angelina Jolie Drools
Have you ever wondered why a certain guy is attracted to certain actress? I get asked my opinion on this subject quite often, actually. Especially since I attend a plethora of film press junkets and have the opportunity to sit down with many actresses in person. Of course, it would be unprofessional to answer that. At least directly, right? Though, what on the surface seems like a shallow question may not be. In fact, it might just be downright insightful!… More »
Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar, Fiery Furnaces, Snoop Dogg, and More On Sale
These ticket are on sale now:
Gov’t Mule listening party and performance at Brooklyn Bowl on September 30. FREE
Warren G (yes, that Warren G) at Music Hall of Williamsburg on November 6 and Bowery Ballroom on November 10. Tickets
Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman and Jay Lane are Scaring the Children at Brooklyn Bowl on October 9. Tickets
Them Crooked Vultures at Roseland Ballroom on October 15. Tickets
Brooklynvegan CMJ showcase with Fanfarlo, The Antlers, Laura Marling, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Wheel, and Walter Schreifels… More »
Dark Was The Night Listening Party
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If you haven’t heard of it yet, get ready to be really excited. Dark Was The Night is a compilation being put out to benefit the Red Hot Organization–an international charity dedicated to raising money and awareness for HIV and AIDS through popular culture. This album will be 2 discs and chock full of amazing collaborations. Check out this track listing:
THIS DISC
1 Knotty Pine – Dirty Projectors + David Byrne
2 Cello Song (Nick Drake) – The Books featuring Jose… More »
WFMU Has Some Awesome Friends
Public radio station WFMU (91.1 FM in New York) is having their pledge drive right now and boy do they have some great ways to raise money.
Tonight, Ted Leo, Ben Gibbard, and comedian Patton Oswalt will be on The Best Show Ever from 8 pm to 11 pm. Ted Leo will play requests for donations and you will get an on-air shout out if you donate. To donate call 1-800-989-9368 or go on to wfmu.org. Other friends Yo La Tengo… More »
New Death Cab For Cutie Album in 2008
Merry Christmas! To get you in the holiday spirit, I have some good news: Ben Gibbard and Co. will be releasing a new album in May 2008! Check out this trailer on their website.
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