We can't catch all the hot CMJ show shows on our own so Stereogum asked Abbey Braden to send in pics and video of notable sets from days one and two. According to this post title her itinerary favors bands with Adjective Noun names. On Tuesday evening before. Abbey caught Violens and Amazing Baby at The Annex in the LES and Lissy Trullie opening for Lykke Li at the party. The next day A Sunny Day In Glasgow. Motel Motel and The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart were highlights at at Knitting Factory. Back in Tribeca. Friendly Fires and Little Boots rocked the GrandLife/Fixed shindig.
I was going to write up a guide to contemporary Indie Rock Halloween Costume Ideas but decided against it. You're probably wearing a Fleet Foxes costume right now. Where's the fun in that? So instead we turn our attention to the wider musical landscape and suggest some pop star costumes that people will actually recognize.
10. Lil Wayne Do you know who dressed as Amy Winehouse for Halloween last year? . That's because all you had to do was get creative with eyeliner and recreate Wino's arm ink with a Sharpie. Lil Weezy has tats too! All over his body and face. Clothing options include tank top sports jersey or shirtless -- just make sure your jeans are cartoonishly low-slung. A red New Era fitted is but you'll have to visit for your grills.
A few days ago Jens Lekman played "Black Cab" and now Beach House are playing on the beach. These are wild times. I look forward to Fuck Buttons continuing the trend. Anyhow the Baltimore duo's sandy performance took place at "Glamourama Beach" in Sydney. Australia this past August but it's just surfaced. The bulk of the footage is made up of Victoria and Alex (accompanied by the Celebration's Dave Bergander on tambourine) doing "Used To Be" from the post-
Carpark 7" of the same name. Later in the clip they try tackling TLC's "Waterfalls," so stay focused on the prize.
tackles the dangers facing the kids these days -- they're prescribing themselves anti-depressants in various forms -- and asks why we (i e politicians to young adolescents) can't be honest. Pull quote: "So your daughter's depressed? / We'll get her straight on the Prozac / But little do you know. / She already takes crack." Well ain't that a bitch. Lily's also been shooting a video for the track which is where the above pic comes from. Any ideas who it is? Wrack your brain while you listen.
In the post about R. E. M's computer-animated video for "" (the one handled heavily by Toronto-based advertising agency Crush. Inc. who also handled ""). I mentioned that when discussing politics it'd make sense to be a tad more human. Bingo: Following
's initial more. "Until The Day Is Done" was shot in grainy contrasty black and white at a show in Dublin. You get R. E. M. their music and none of the ham-fisted computer animation.
singles. Colin & Co take the Blue Line to "O New England." It's the B-side to previously dissected "." The relatively low-key down-tempo track doesn't have "Valerie Plame"'s horn group sing-a-long or contemporary politics angle but it does have plenty of words and a rainy love story. For example: "You say this was the furthest that we had come / We traveled so far to watch it fall undone" and "O New England / In the face of your empire / I think Id rather just wait in the car / And return to the turnpike / Watching New England's skyline sinking below / Sinking below."
but while you wait here's something quite scientific for the airy (and Grizzly Bear-y) "Family Of Others." It was directed by Sara Magenheimer and Eben Portnoy of who have access to paramecia and sundry protozoa.
correspondents what they listen to when they're not creating the most important television program EVER. Samantha Bee highlights some Canadian faves (she cried when she met Sloan) as does her husband Jason Jones who also lists MGMT and Spoon because "a hipster" told him to. (Who told him to include Kris Kross? Kris Kross perhaps.) Rob Riggle almost exclusively enjoys classic rock and Wyatt Cenac only hip-hop. John Oliver's is insightful. Mountain Goats are one of his favorite bands and he has some interesting thoughts on Arcade Fire:
"Sometimes we remember bedrooms/ And our parents' bedrooms/ And the bedrooms of our friends." That is a great line. If you can come up with something better than that and set it to music as good as this you should stop everything you're doing and form a band immediately.
Jon Stewart doesn't participate but I assume his playlist includes and and maybe.
with his old band. Said performance which took place at UNC-Chapel Hill's Memorial Hall was organized as part of MySpace Music's "Front To Back" series so it makes sense MySpace would have really good video of the entire event.
There's been plenty of dark video documentation of Jeff Mangum's recent Holiday Surprise Tour but now that these performances are no longer a surprise it appears people are showing up with better cameras. For instance we now have the brightest Jeff Mangum footage yet. The first clip was shot in Pontiac. Michigan on 10/20. It's Jeff and the gang doing a rendition of Circulatory System's "Forever," as is their want.
As you should be able to tell the moment you start watching this "video" for Chris Cornell's "Ground Zero," it's a commercial for something else. The "something else" in this equation is the ABC show
(no not ). One thing that's also clear: We weren't being too harsh when we commented on the shittiness of Cornell's new (Feat. Timbaland) album.
Before we kick off the bulk of this week's CMJ coverage we're gonna look all the way back to last week's Iceland Airwaves Festival. Stereogum sent photog overseas to take it all in. When not commiserating with locals about our countries' financial crises. Abbey caught dozens of sets from familiar standbys (Fuck Buttons. Mae Shi. Simian Mobile Disco) and Icelandic buzz bands (Shogun. Weapons. Ultra Mega Technobandið Stefán) alike. Vampire Weekend was there too! There are a ton of wonderful photos (and videos) for you after the jump along with a brief but educational report from our correspondent to set the scene.
UH OH: Maybe I'm late to the game on this one.. but you can figure out who is looking at your myspace profile??? I thought that was a hoax! Oh sh*t. I am literally pooing in my pants right now.. because I just realized. Justin Timberlake is going to find out I refresh his profile every 2.4 seconds. ()
is on-line. Is it possible to not watch it before it airs on television next week? Come on now. That's like putting a trucker hat in front of Judah Friedlander and asking him not to wear it. ()
If this is what global warming will do to our planet then I really wanna figure out a solution soon. Look. I like having a personal smoke stack as much as the next guy but consequences like the ones in this ad are alarming. See for yourself:
I mean once you go to the zoo as an adult you start to notice some sad faces on animals. But nothing like this. Could we at least set up a hotline for these animals with someone to talk to before they take these drastic measures? That's probably not the best solution since only the monkey could use it him being the only one with opposable thumbs. But it's better than the awful alternative that he uses his hands for here. The only thing more depressing would be if someone put Nine Inch Nails'
under this video. I don't even wanna think about that. I did find a version with the Benny Hill show song behind it. That made it
It brings me great joy-pain to announce this news: On Sunday the second season of television's best hour long drama will be coming to a close. The build-up this season has been fantastic -- what with Don's true identity coming to the tanned surface to Betty's shocking melt down to Peggy's Sterling Cooper takeover to Joanie and her ass of a fiance -- and from what we hear the season finale airing Sunday 10/26 at 10 PM ET/9 PM CT will be an explosive way to end what has been a great season. To celebrate the finale of our favorite show on television we're having a contest! For real! With prizes! Up for grabs we've got:
In order to win one of these fabulous prizes you will need to be one of the first people to answer the following question: What is Aaron Staton's (i e. Ken Cosgrove's) favoritefrom the show? Send your answers to You can find out the answer and learn more about Mad Men over at. Make sure to tune into the
Season Finale this Sunday night. 10/26 at 10 PM ET/ 9 PM CT! (And don't forget to tune into
this morning they introduced us to Mr. Green Genes a cat who has been genetically altered so that he "glows" in the "dark." Thing is he doesn't really glow like we were hoping he would (like a Glow Worm) but more importantly... WHY? At the end she says he could help people... HOW? He might come in handy at a rave but other than that. Mr. Green Genes is just your average kitty. Aside from the fact that his genetic constitution has been given over the hands of the Devil of course.
The details of Madonna's divorce from longtime first husband Guy Ritchie are quickly coming to the surface. Details such as Madonna looking like a in the bedroom and Madge saying Guy had a terrible temper. It's all so ~dramatic~. I for one have unfolded my TV tray fired up the microwave popcorn and am sitting back enjoying the fireworks. Here's me right now:
The latest in the drama involved noneotherthan star Yankee Ballplayer Alex Rodriguez who is rumored to be dating the newly single Madonna. Madge is so high on her new beau she even had the audacity to put ! Our verdict? Madonna and A-Rod Are In Love. Which got us to thinking.. what if they were to.. you now...
(That's what happens when people are in love right?) But what prey tell would Madonna and A-Rod's baby look like? We think we have an idea...
I like to call it Little Photoshop of Horrors. Or Stickyteeth. Or Sugar for Brains. But that's just me. And in case you don't "get it". Alex Rodriguez looks (and probably tastes) like a caramel apple. It is sadly that simple. There is also a great chance that Madonna and A-Rod's baby would resemble Raven-Symone ("It's like Simone but Y-ier") but didn't want to get. (with thanks to Conan O'Brien's "" as inspiration)
The election clock is winding down and Sarah P and McMaverick are wearin' out the campaign trail. We've seen so much of them separately but how are John and Sarah doing together as a unit? BWE tv has obtained a behind the scenes look at the GOP interpersonal trail.
Sarah Palin: Oh Hiya Cindy how are you? Beeeyutiful day here hah? Cindy McCain: Hiiii Sarah. Have you talked to John? He was lookin' for you. He'd really like to see you. Sarah Palin: Ohhhhh okaaaay. See ya later. Nice blaayzer!
Sarah Palin: What. What are we doing here. Jaahn? John McCain: Uhhh. I'm uh how do you do this hug thing uh... Sarah Palin: Ooookeey. This is awkward. Aaah. Cindy? Could you come over here? John have you ever hugged someone before? Wow you aren't hugging normally at all. John McCain: I'm hugging like a MAVERICK. No rules. For more awkward John and Sarah interactions check out
This album is 17 years in the making and Gn'R has cried wolf several times before but this time it looks official. So official that Guns N' Roses' official website sports a countdown to the official release. Which is a big deal because mind you the last time Gn'R released an album websites didn't really exist all that much. What does this all mean? If this album if actually released THE WORLD WILL END. Is it any coincidence that we are running out of numbers on the national debt clock and then this clock pops up on the internet?
Halloween means different things to different people: Candy. Costumes. Sluts. More Candy. Drinking. Super Sluts. Slutty Slut Sluts. But here at BWE tv. Halloween brings to mind only one thing: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Special. This year the long running cartoon is up to their 19th THOH and as luck would have it we were able to catch a sneak peek of it's gory goodness. The verdict? Pretty hilarious. But one thing that stuck out to me more this year than years past was just how
is chock full of shockingly timely homages. The show opens with Homer Simpson for Barack Obama -- convenient as the episode airs on November 2 two nights before election day -- and goes on to parody the
franchise. But by far the HIPPEST thing about the new THOH episode? Simpsonizing the addictive
screencaps continue ahead! The segment is called "How To Get Ahead in Dead-Vertising" and the credits are PERFECTION. Not only were they able to snag the theme song by RJD2 they captured and reimagined each and every frame to fit beautifully with both
So the AMPTP today put out this not-for-encouraging statement: "The Producers have demonstrated our willingness to bargain reasonably. So far this year we have reached four major labor agreements and each one of these agreements has required compromise after compromise on our part. We have also offered compromises to SAG already in a package that includes more than [...]
Hollywood is now dumping all over ousted MRC president Keith Samples. I just heard this from an NBC source: "Right around the time when he was hired by MRC but before it became public he lied to us about being an "independent consultant" hired by Endeavor to look out for Greg Daniels' profit participation (and Endeavor's [...]
I'm told the Big Media cartel's negotiating clique the AMPTP is expected to "probably" agree to SAG's call for a federal mediator and if so. confirm this before the end of the week. But I haven't forgotten how that didn't help the WGA secure a deal with the employers. At the time the AMPTP was refusing [...]
FROM DJ PAUL V. Long before Circuit City appropriated it for their ad campaign. The Cars' super-infectious 'Just What I Needed' was a smash hit from one of the best debut albums of all time. Yup my Boston boys sure struck platinum with it alright. And even if this is like the 5th appearance by London's The Ting Tings in a mashup here - ok so sue me -
debut is still an album constantly in my iPod rotation. does a superb job of blending the past with the present making for a revved up double-whammy toe-tapper.
good evening! tonight i'm heading down to my favorite local los angeles venue once again - to catch play live - born (on long island just like me) he served as the frontman for the rap group until 1996 and then branched out on his own with his
1998 debut 2x platinum solo album which spawned his most well known single what it's like (the video is posted below) he recently released his 5th album entitled - i just downloaded it the other day on and it's really decent ( of 's classic song folsom prison blues) i'm excited to see him perform both new & old material (although i doubt he'll do jump around - which is totally fine by me) plus it'll be nice to get out of the house and take a break from being on the computer! popbytes over & out for now.. xoxo
The grumpy green ogre may just be the one to get Angelina Jolie to marry Brad Pitt according to an interview in Italian Vanity Fair. Their children have started asking. “Why are Shrek and Fiona married and you’re not?”. Says Angelina. “Usually people fall in love and everything revolves around the ritual of marriage. [...]
Enjoying an afternoon of bonding time was spotted out for a walk with daughter in Central Park on Thursday (October 23).
The mother/daughter duo was accompanied by a security staffer as they wandered about the park’s grounds with Suri splitting time between her mom’s arms and up on her feet.
While she’s been spending much of her time focusing on comeback efforts is doing her best to spend as much time as possible with her two young sons. And the “Gimme More” singer was spotted out paying Sean Preston and Jayden James a visit at their school in Los Angeles earlier today (October 23).
Shielded by a big black umbrella. Miss Spears offered up a glare to paparazzi hiding in the bushes before getting behind her umbrella cover and heading to a chauffeured ride.
Getting geared up for her big concert tomorrow night (October 24) will be making her live Middle East debut at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
In advance of the show the “Dirrty” songstress held a press conference earlier today - saying that she was looking forward to exploring the city while visiting.
Following a at The Early Show continued along with her busy schedule by heading over to Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City on Thursday (October 23).
The “Wizards of Waverly Place” starlet joined up with students of P. S. 3 to attend the launch of Unicef’s 2008 Trick-or-Treat campaign.
She spent yesterday taking part in Maria Shriver’s and earlier today (October 23) was back out and about as she paid a visit to the Victoria’s Secret store at The Grove in Los Angeles.
There for a special reason the German supermodel playfully posed for photographers as she was on-hand to celebrate the success of “The Heidi Klum Collection” for Very Sexy Makeup.
Unwilling to tell whether or not she’s found her new love talked with Ryan Seacrest this morning about her model friend.
When asked if they are dating on Ryan’s KIIS-FM radio show. Miley answered. “Maybe maybe not. Right now everything is like really good. I haven’t really been answering the question much just because we’re just really happy with everything and the way everything has worked out. He’s been a really great friend more than anything.”
She’s been a recurring guest star on ABC’s “Ugly Betty” this season but it seems won’t be invited back for more once her episodes are over.
According to an industry source. “They don’t plan to have her back for more episodes. She was not so interested in creating a character. She was more interested in just playing herself and that doesn’t work on a show like this with such heightened reality.”
Her HSM co-stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are already back in LA but it seems Ashley Tisdale isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to New York City yet.
The “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” actress was spotted with her Multipoo Maui as they arrived at their Manhattan hotel where an overzealous shutterbug tripped backwards and ended up on the ground.
Stepping out for a night free from baby duties was spotted partying it up at The Grove in Los Angeles on Wednesday (October 22).
Miss Moynahan was on-hand for the party to launch “Rare” by photographer whom she happily posed with before mingling with a celebrity guest list including Heather Graham. Cindy Crawford and.
She’s in the middle of jumpstarting her acting career and is getting all kinds of exposure in Los Angeles. Last night she divided her time between two red carpet events.
The “Laguna Beach” babe stopped by the Peter Alexander Flagship Boutique Grand Opening celebration posing for the paparazzi before heading inside.
Soon to be ITV2 colleagues when Paris’ show airs on the channel in the autumn and teamed up for a night out at Movida nightclub in London on Wednesday (October 22).
The glammed up pair happily posed for pictures with Paris sporting a bright red flapper dress while Katie donned knickers and a tight top with black fishnet tights.
Thanks to 90210 she’s one of the hottest up-and-coming starlets in Hollywood. And last night was having a blast celebrating her 22nd birthday with her friends and boyfriend.
The “Prom Night” babe was spotted leaving El Compadra Restaurant in Beverly Hills following a delicious birthday dinner sporting a black top black jacket yellow miniskirt and black open-toed heels.
Braving the chilly October weather was spotted outside the CBS Early Show studios this morning delving out candy.
The “Wizards of Waverly Place” cutie was all bundled up in a black wool topcoat and white scarf with black trousers and beige heels as she hugged a few fans with a big smile on her face.
Sure they’re two of the best-known actors in Hollywood but that doesn’t mean that and have forgotten about their most important role- Violet’s parents.
The “Good Will Hunting” stud and his “Juno” actress wife were spotted escorting their 2 ½-year-old daughter to her Santa Monica school yesterday looking like a picture perfect family.
Katie Holmes is so ridiculous! Who honestly thought this bitch could sing?
Even my dog is barking furiously at the computer…. I keep telling my precious pup that the crazy alien lady won’t force him into scientology!
But seriously my friends this is just an awful perfomance that should be suffocated immediately. Pull the plug and fire the vocal trainer. And does this bitch think she actually looks sexy? Hell to the fuck no.
Nobody likes a surf board body shape on a woman. It’s all about the curves. ( NO NOT RAVEN SYMONE!)
Ms. Dita Von Teese looked absolutely stunning at the Catherina Malandrino Maison store in Los Angeles. California.
Her makeup flawless! And just because she’s a burlesque dancer doesn’t mean she whores out when out of costume. She’s simply glamorous and extrmely regal. Dita had a few words to say about boys in her life:
"I don't claim to be a good judge of character in relationships. I get so nervous when I'm attracted to someone that I can't talk. I'm so scared of rejection - I'm not good around boys." That’s okay Dita you will find the one and you’re still loved by all of us!
A medical breakthrough! A drug that has been designed to destroy leukemia has shown high results in attacking muliple sclerosis. Researchers at the University of Cambridge in England are the ones responsible for this extremely awesome possible cure.
It was a 3-year study that also found this drug which has a monoclonal antibody alemtuzumab can slow down the advance of MS and may even restore some physicial and intellectual functions that were lost to the disease.
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