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Gallery: Onstage Acts at Lollapalooza
Music festival season is well underway, and the latest offering was Lollapalooza in Chicago. Check out photos of acts like The Pretty Reckless and The Kills doing their thing from the stage. And yes, we assure you Taylor Momsen‘s wearing something ridiculous. More »
10 Subversive Rock Songs Used In Commercials To Sell Stuff
Remember the Lou Reed/Susan Boyle controversy-that-wasn’t-really-a-controversy? In brief, Susan wasn’t allowed to sing Lou’s song “Perfect Day” on America’s Got Talent and everyone thought it was because Lou wasn’t a fan of the reality show performer. But it turns out Lou maybe didn’t have a problem with Susan tackling his song after all, and he even ended up directing the music video for her cover of the tune.
Well, the aging punker totally never had a leg to stand on. As anyone who has seen HP’s most recent commercial now knows, Lou is totally lame! The ad, which is sort of a general survey of their products, features a version of Lou’s transsexual-and-hustler-themed 1972 classic “Walk on the Wild Side” with insanely uncool lyrics that reference HP’s products. Ridiculous, right? Pretty much. Check out our video gallery of nine other subversive tunes that were misappropriated by the advertising powers that be. More »
This Week I Want to Look Like: Swedish Pop Star Lykke Li
This is a guest post from our friends at Luckymag.com.
Attention all Swedish-pop fans: Lykke Li is back with a new song! As delighted as we are for new tunes, we’re probably even more excited to see how her wardrobe has expanded. We have a warm fuzzy place in our hearts for anyone with an affinity for wearing black. Judging from her onstage persona, it’s pretty clear she’s the boss of her clothes and wears them with great fervor. The new single just reminded us of her performance a few months back at a Facehunter-hosted event–which featured these great things:
1.) A blazer-style leather jacket.
2.) One that should be in any good collection of “all things black leather.”
3.) When in doubt, do as Lykke Li. More »
Lykke Li, Amanda Palmer, The Thermals, and More On Sale
This Friday is no different than other Fridays: Lots of tickets going on sale at noon. Here’s the rundown:
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Matisyahu at Webster Hall in December 2008
Lykke Li will be at Highline Ballroom on June 1 (tickets)
Amanda Palmer will be at Highline Ballroom on June 5 (tickets)
Melissa Ferrick and Hesta Prynn will be at Highline Ballroom on June 6 (tickets)
Girl in a Coma (on Joan Jett’s Blackheart label) will be at Highline Ballroom on June 19 (tickets)
Phish at Jones Beach… More »
All Points West: Coldplay, Beastie Boys, Tool, and More
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Andrew Bird at All Points West Festival 2008
The dates and lineup of the second year of All Points West Festival has finally been announced. Here are the deets:
It’s at Liberty State Park In NJ again (they promised better trasnsportation this year) and will take place on July 31, August 1 and 2. But you want to know the lineup don’t you? Here it is:
Friday, July 31: Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, The National, Fleet Foxes, MSTRKRFT,… More »
Tickets On Sale
The following tickets are on sale now:
Lykke Li at Music Hall of Williamsburg on February 3. Tickets.
Lucero at Mercury Lounge on February 8. Tickets.
Lambchop at Bowery Ballroom on February 12. Tickets.
Kid Sister (date change from November 24) at Bowery ballroom on April 25. Tickets.
Special “one off” Lady Sovereign show at Piano’s on January 26. Tickets.
Thievery Corporation at Terminal 5 on February 26 (2nd show added). Presale on now., regular sale starts Friday.
Busta Rhymes at BB Kings on March 10. Tickets.
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TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2008
I know you have all been waiting with bated breath, so I will keep you waiting no longer. Forthwith are my Top 15 Albums of 2008.
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Lykke Li, Youth Novels
14.
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Clark, Turning Dragon
13.
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Gnarls Barkley, The Odd Couple
12.
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Jamie Lidell, Jim
11.
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Shearwater, Rook
10.
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The Dodos, Visiter
9.
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Fleet Foxes, Fleet Foxes
8.
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Girl Talk, Feed the Animals
7.
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Thao Nguyen, We Brave Bee Stings And All
6.
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Hot Chip, Made in the Dark
5.
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Magnetic Fields, Distortion
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Cut Copy, In Ghost Colors
3.
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M83, Saturdays=Youth
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Matt & Kim, Bloc Party, and More On Sale
Matt & Kim with marching band @ McCarren Park Pool
Matt & Kim have a new album, Grand, coming out on January 20 on Fader and will be at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 22. $10 tickets are on sale now.
These Arms Are Snakes, who have been off the radar for a bit, will be at Music Hall of Williamsburg on March 7. $13 tickets are on sale now.
Bloc Party will be at Terminal 5 on March 24. Tickets are… More »
CMJ Schedule
CMJ starts next week and there is going to be a ton of stuff going on. You don’t need a badge to get into a lot of stuff, but you will need to buy tickets in advance for some. This is by no means a definitive list, but more a list of stuff I’m excited for!
10/21
8 PM Gringo Star / 9 PM Wild Light (Ourstage.com) / 10 PM Cheeseburger / 11PM Vivian Girls@ Red… More »
CMJ Announces Initial Lineup
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CMJ, the annual music conference in New York akin to SXSW in Austin, has announced its initial lineup, which includes some previously announced shows. You can usually buy tickets to individual shows, or get a badge and hope to get in. If you register by August 19 you get 15% off the “all-access” badge (but sometimes the badge can’t get you in to certain shows anyway…). Here’s the lineup so far:
3OH!3, A Place to… More »
Lykke Li On Tour
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Swedish singer/songwriter Lykke Li has been garnering praise wherever she goes. Lucky for us, she is coming to New York this fall. Her August 28 show at (le) Poisson Rouge is already sold out, but she will be back at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on October 20 and tickets go on sale today! Her debut album Youth Novels was produced by Björn Yttling of Peter, Björn, and John and is in stores now. Check… More »