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CMJ Interview: Miniboone
It’s not easy to get reccomended by The Village Voice, but the New York punkpop group Miniboone may be the exception. Called “an enchanting mesh of old-school energy and new-school melody” by the Voice and “joyous power-pop” by NPR the 5-piece guy group gets their shows regularly listed in music blogs and local papers alike. Gearing up to release some new songs after the success of their first EP, Big Changes, Miniboone is taking the stage for several nights at CMJ. We spoke with Craig Barnes and Doug Schrashun (both guitar, keyboard, and vocals along with a third member, James Keary. Taylor Gabriels plays drums and Sam Rich is on bass) about their namesake, free haircuts, and weird groupies. More »
How To Determine What Obscenities Mel Gibson Will Scream At You - Foster Kamer over at the Village Voice‘s Running Scared blog has created this handy flowchart to determine if you are a bitch or sugar tits, according to the Braveheart/What Women Want star. (Village Voice)
Exclusive: ‘Jersey Shore’s’ Vinny Responds To ‘Village Voice’ Cover
Despite reports to the contrary, Vinny Guadagnino, one of the outspoken Guido stars of Jersey Shore, tells Crushable that he doesn’t mind that his shirtless bod is gracing the cover of the Village Voice’s Queer Issue.
“I do like four photoshoots a week, and every one of them is the same exact thing,” Vinny told us. “You do your make-up, then you take pictures, you get dressed, you take more pictures. Usually we take our shirts off, take more pictures. Whenever… More »
‘Jersey Shore’ Guys Pose For ‘Village Voice’s’ Queer Issue
So maybe it’s not what they signed up for, but three of our favorite Guidos, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino are shirtless on this week’s issue of the Village Voice’s Queer Issue, which features an artricle about secret gay culture on the Jersey Shore. Although the Jersey Shore boys reportedly didn’t know exactly what their photos were going to be used for, we think they look good.
Do you think the Voice should have told the guys… More »
New Artists Added to Siren Fest, After Party
Some new bands have been added to the lineup for the Village Voice’s Siren Festival: A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS, THEE OH SEES, and TINY MASTERS OF TODAY (who have a new album out). JUSTINE D. and DEADHEAT DJs were added to DJ as well. These join the already announced BUILT TO SPILL, SPANK ROCK, THE RAVEONETTES, FRIGHTENED RABBIT, GRAND DUCHY, MONOTONIX, FUTURE OF THE LEFT, JAPANDROIDS, MICACHU & THE SHAPES and BEAR HANDS. This free, all-day festival goes down… More »
Siren Festival Returns to Coney Island!
Image: Devorah Klein
Built to Spill at Terminal 5, September 2008
Everyone thought last year was the last, but the Village Voice has announced that the Siren Festival will return to Coney Island this summer! The free festival, although plagued by crowds and crappy sound, is still a favorite New York tradition of many. Who can turn down free music at Coney Island?? Anyway, this year’s festival will take place JULY 18, 2009 and the lineup so far is as follows:
BUILT TO… More »
Siren Lineup Announced
Artwork: Village Voice by Paul Antonson
“The Village Voice Announces Initial Lineup for the 8th Annual Village Voice Siren Music Festival™ at Coney Island Saturday, July 19, 2008
STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE JICKS, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, THE HELIO SEQUENCE, BEACH HOUSE, TIMES NEW VIKING, JAGUAR LOVE, THE DODOS, ANNUALS, FILM SCHOOL, PARTS & LABOR, DRAGONS OF ZYNTH, THESE ARE POWERS and more to be announced!”… More »