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Superchunk’s New Music Video Is Brilliant, Has Cats
We don’t want to ruin the concept for you, but suffice it to say that (our favorite band) Superchunk’s video for “Crossed Wires” is a work of genius. It tells a hilarious, compact story that works on all levels — plus it involves cats. Music industry: more of these things, please. More »
Last Night I Accidentally Went To A Bright Eyes Show And, Like, Totally Came Of Age
A few days ago a friend texted to ask if I wanted to see WILD FLAG and Superchunk open for Bright Eyes at Radio City Music Hall. My response was a “hellz yeah” sent rapid-fire, for which I was heartily mocked. I bring this up because it exemplifies that I am a person who uses the tools of teenagers. I’m six years removed from qualifying as a member of their hormonal ranks, but I say “OMG” unironically and I’ll occasionally reach into a pocket for my Chapstick or a Klonopin and pull out a brontosaurus-shaped Silly Band instead; hell, I write a feature called The Daily Bieber for goodness’ sake! I should also mention that when I was an actual teenager I harbored a secret fantasy of meeting, seducing and shotgun-marrying Conor Oberst, aka Bright Eyes. More »
Merge Celebrates New Book at Housing Works
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Housing Works is hosting a little celebration for Merge Records’ new book Our Noise. There will be readings from the book and music, of course:
Merge Records founders Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance will appear to
celebrate the release of Our Noise, John Cook’s detailed look at an
independent record label that has overcome the enormous challenges of
succeeding in the music industry. Mac and Laura, two members of the pop-punk
band Superchunk, will play songs by Merge bands like Arcade Fire, Neutral
Milk Hotel… More »
More Free Summer Shows
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Debbie Harry of Blondie performs for NBC’s Today Show in 2007.
A bunch of free shows for this summer have already been announced, but here are some more! All of these shows listed are FREE!
East River Park (At the Band Shell along the East River in NYC
Between Grand & Jackson Streets):
July 16: Man Man
July 23: Slick Rick
July 30: Ismael Miranda
Asser Levy Park in Coney Island:
August 13: Blondie, Pat Benatar, and The Donnas
Updated South Street Seaport:
Friday, July 3: Here… More »