It’s been said before, but The Ballet’s “The House on Fire” recalls Magnetic Fields with a healthy injection of electro-acoustic flavor. The lyrics may be a bit somber but the music and the melody are of that happy-go-lucky ’80s variety. A nice juxtaposition.
This tune from Brooklyn’s The Drums has stayed at the top of my new music mix for over a week now. It’s instantly catchy and gives you the warm weather vibe that us East Coasters would love to experience more of. For now, the song will have to do…
Here’s a funny, children’s themed video re-telling of Keith Moon’s crazy lifestyle as the iconic drummer of The Who…on the night of his death.It’s based on the web book, which you can see here.
So kiddies, there is a lot to be thankful for on this holiday, after all, you could be dead. (but what a way to go out!)
Goodnight, dead Keith Moon 
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Adorable! Animal’s part has to be my favorite.
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Over the weekend, I had a discussion with a friend about technology evolution as it pertains to media and how we are coming to a point in our culture where things are moving so fast that the time span between nostalgia for old technology and the reach for new technology is becoming shorter and shorter. What will happen when this time-span for nostalgia disappears? Will we still maintain the notion of a relic? It’s probably too soon to tell, but if you are like me and have a taste for archaic electronics, The Pocket Calculator Show has an amazing online museum of vintage Walkman photos that will satisfy your appetite. Check out these beauts:
Aiwa
Toshiba
JVC
And some sweet vintage Sony Walkman ads…
Check out this new Fan Death featuring a fat, creepy (but really funny) dude becoming obsessed with the band. Not quite as awesome as their previous video, but still awesome. Grab the free mp3 below:
{MP3} Fan Death – “Cannibal”
“Cannibal” appears on the A Coin For The Well EP, which is out 1/4 on The Pharmacy Recording Co.
An interesting article on Wired yesterday about the Music Industry’s conundrum. Here’s an excerpt:
“The digital music doubters could be right with the contention that advertising revenue can’t cover the costs of licensing music. Meanwhile, illegitimate free music sources continue to proliferate, rendering paid music subscriptions irrelevant for most music fans.”
Read the full post on Wired and share your thoughts here in the comments.
Could this be the video of the year? If definitely gives my previous pick of the year, Man Man’s “Rabbit Habits”, a run for its money. Eh, it might just come in a close second. Awesome vid.
Anyone who has been reading this blog since the early days knows that I have a thing for Swedish bands. This new video from Sweden’s Museum of Bellas Artes features the breezy disco-pop track accompanied by youthful, abstract visuals. Have a look and grab the mp3 below…
{MP3} Museum of Bellas Artes – “Who Do You Love”
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New York artist, DJ and composer Christian Marclay created an awesome series of collages using various record sleeves. See the full set HERE.
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YES! THIS ACTUALLY EXISTS!!! Chances are you have this magnificent cover in some version of a “Worlds Worst Album Covers List”, and now you can see if the music matches the beautifully conceived artwork. Download Ken By Request in full HERE. (Megaupload).
Does Ken By Request live up to the hype? Can ANYTHING live up to the genius of that cover? I know one thing is clear…he ONLY takes requests! I have yet to listen to it, so tell me how it is in the comments.
Two great things that go great together: Saturday Night Fever and Philly’s own beloved Action News theme song. Have a great weekend!
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