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Video of the Day: Sebastian Tellier, “Roche”
March 31, 2009
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This is a thoroughly silly clip, what with S.Tell dressing like Andrew Gold and the blue women and the giant mouths on the beach and whatnot. That’s just part of the charm.
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Random 10 for March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
1. Fol Chen, “Cable TV.” Highland Park (Cali) quintet delivers bubble-synthy goodness about the joys of cheap hotels — “the carpet’s filthy, but the ice is free.” The video looks like what would happen if Jive/Zomba reduced Britney Spears’ video budget to one digicam and random Spandex. I think I... Read More
Smashing Pumpkins LLC Now Accepting Applications
March 31, 2009
Now that Jimmy Chamberlin has apparently decided that The Smashing Pumpkins is not a growth industry for him, Billy Corgan is now conducting auditions. The cattle call for stick men and women will be held April 10 in Los Angeles. Those interested in keeping time in a ’90s nostalgia act who have a yearning for the... Read More
Video of the Day: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Zero”
March 30, 2009
It’s Blitz hits stores tomorrow, and yes, it’s super-electro. Review to follow shortly.
1 Show / Hide Archive Comments The following comments are archived from the original publication of this post Dr. Pants on Mar 30, 2009 @ 9:30 pm I am looking forward to the release of this album. I wasn't as disappointed... Read More
Random 10 for March 30, 2009
March 30, 2009
In Private
1. Sahara Hotnights, “In Private.” This first single from Sparks is surprising for a number of reasons (1) my favorite all-female Swedish garage-rock band has gone with an ultra-louche disco-synth sound for their reintroduction to the States, and (2) it’s a Dusty Springfield cover that was... Read More
Josh Freese Has Got the Special Editions
March 30, 2009
For his latest solo disc, Since 1972, omnipresent L.A. drummer Josh Freese, who has played with every band in that town except maybe Eagles, is offering tons of add-ons for some purchase packages. In an earlier post, I listed the various combinations the Beasties are selling for the Check Your Head re-release, but... Read More
March 30, 2009
For his latest solo disc, Since 1972, omnipresent L.A. drummer Josh Freese, who has played with every band in that town except maybe Eagles, is offering tons of add-ons for some purchase packages. In an earlier post, I listed the various combinations the Beasties are selling for the Check Your Head re-release, but... Read More
Beasties Ready “Check Your Head” Re-Release
March 30, 2009
Hot off the excellent remastered 20th anniversary edition of Paul’s Boutique, Beastie Boys will offer a newly remastered version of 1992′s Check Your Head in multiple configurations:
* Digital Download (album and b-sides)
* Deluxe Digital Option (also includes videos and video commentary)
* Deluxe, limited... Read More
March 30, 2009
Hot off the excellent remastered 20th anniversary edition of Paul’s Boutique, Beastie Boys will offer a newly remastered version of 1992′s Check Your Head in multiple configurations:
* Digital Download (album and b-sides)
* Deluxe Digital Option (also includes videos and video commentary)
* Deluxe, limited... Read More
With Ben Lyons, Suddenly Rex Reed Doesn’t Seem So Dependably Awful
December 30, 2008
Other than the Luxor in Vegas, this is the BEST PYRAMID EVER!
Ben Lyons, the new co-host of “At the Movies,” rose up from that bastion of fine entertainment journalism, the E! Network, to inherit the televisual seat formerly occupied by Roger Ebert. The new regime does not sit well with professional... Read More
December 30, 2008
Other than the Luxor in Vegas, this is the BEST PYRAMID EVER!
Ben Lyons, the new co-host of “At the Movies,” rose up from that bastion of fine entertainment journalism, the E! Network, to inherit the televisual seat formerly occupied by Roger Ebert. The new regime does not sit well with professional... Read More
Christmas-ish Video of the Day: Andy Kaufman, “That’s Where Your Heartaches Begin”
December 22, 2008
This is one of Andy’s performances from the 1979 Johnny Cash Christmas Special, and it’s just a reminder that, among other things, he was the best Elvis Presley impersonator of all time.
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Either/Or, Episode 13: Christmas Edition
December 22, 2008
In Either/Or, we take two people in similar pursuits, and you choose between them. It can be based on any criteria: professional ability, personality, intellectual prowess, physical pulchritude, or who you’d want backing you up in a knife fight. It really doesn’t matter: just choose Either/Or.
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December 22, 2008
In Either/Or, we take two people in similar pursuits, and you choose between them. It can be based on any criteria: professional ability, personality, intellectual prowess, physical pulchritude, or who you’d want backing you up in a knife fight. It really doesn’t matter: just choose Either/Or.
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U2 Announces Album Title and Release Date
December 19, 2008
Generally, Friday is the day where they release news they don’t want in the marketplace of ideas, but this certainly sets up the expectation game nicely: U2 announced it will release its 12th studio disc, titled No Line on the Horizon, on March 3 in the U.S. and Canada.
According to Billboard magazine, No Line... Read More
December 19, 2008
Generally, Friday is the day where they release news they don’t want in the marketplace of ideas, but this certainly sets up the expectation game nicely: U2 announced it will release its 12th studio disc, titled No Line on the Horizon, on March 3 in the U.S. and Canada.
According to Billboard magazine, No Line... Read More
Video of the Day: Run-DMC, “Christmas in Hollis”
December 18, 2008
Run-D.M.C. |MTV Music
Another Staticblog Holiday Classic ™. Because nothing says Christmas like an ill reindeer.
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Random 10 for December 18, 2008
December 18, 2008
CSS |MTV Music
1. CSS, "Move." Perfectly pleasant electro, but where the hell is the edge? With the first disc, I felt like I was listening to something I shouldn't be, but now CSS is safe and mild. Tired of being interesting?
2. Air vs. The Moog Cookbook, “Kelly Watch the Stars.”
3. Dalek, “Paragraphs... Read More
Von Iva Backs Up Zooey Deschanel in “Yes Man”
December 17, 2008
Bethany native Jillian Iva, far right, and her Von Iva bandmates flank Zooey Deschanel, second from left, in “Yes Man.”
Singer Jillian Iva of the San Francisco-based electro-rock trio Von Iva thought that getting a cool display at one of the most popular record stores in Los Angeles would spike CD sales.... Read More
December 17, 2008
Bethany native Jillian Iva, far right, and her Von Iva bandmates flank Zooey Deschanel, second from left, in “Yes Man.”
Singer Jillian Iva of the San Francisco-based electro-rock trio Von Iva thought that getting a cool display at one of the most popular record stores in Los Angeles would spike CD sales.... Read More
Video of the Day: “A Charlie Brown ‘Hey Ya’”
December 17, 2008
Not a new thing, but a Staticblog Holiday Classic ™.
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Music Review: The Knux “Remind Me in 3 Days…” (Interscope)
December 17, 2008
Rating: 90
The last time hip-hop and rock got too close they made ugly babies with names like Limp Bizkit and Korn, but the Los Angeles-by-way-of New Orleans duo the Knux has learned from those decade-old mistakes.
Brothers Krispy Kream and Rah Al Millio draw from smarter influences on “Remind Me in 3... Read More
December 17, 2008
Rating: 90
The last time hip-hop and rock got too close they made ugly babies with names like Limp Bizkit and Korn, but the Los Angeles-by-way-of New Orleans duo the Knux has learned from those decade-old mistakes.
Brothers Krispy Kream and Rah Al Millio draw from smarter influences on “Remind Me in 3... Read More
Random 10 for December 16, 2008
December 16, 2008
1. Seu Jorge, “Life on Mars.” Masterful version of the Bowie classic that is now enjoying something o a revival thanks to the ABC version of the BBC series, which is currently on hiatus and will not be back until “Lost” returns in late January. Life is hard — I’ll be regaling my grandkids... Read More
Video of the Day: Fujiya and Miyagi, “Sore Thumb”
December 16, 2008
It seems that our robo-rockers raided the “Westworld” spare parts department for face plates.
3 Show / Hide Archive Comments The following comments are archived from the original publication of this post Rob on Dec 18, 2008 @ 6:23 am 12-year-old pizza meant mom-can-I-have-a-quarter, monochromatic vector... Read More
Obit Mag’s Top 10 Death Songs
December 16, 2008
Today, Obit Magazine published its Top 10 songs about death, and before I get into the ever-popular tradition of second-guessing lists, let’s have it:
1. Don McLean, “American Pie.”
2. Queen, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
3. Dixie Chicks, “Top of the World.”
4. Eric Clapton, “Tears in Heaven.”
5.... Read More
December 16, 2008
Today, Obit Magazine published its Top 10 songs about death, and before I get into the ever-popular tradition of second-guessing lists, let’s have it:
1. Don McLean, “American Pie.”
2. Queen, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
3. Dixie Chicks, “Top of the World.”
4. Eric Clapton, “Tears in Heaven.”
5.... Read More
Random 10 for December 15, 2008
December 15, 2008
1. Vivian Girls, “Tell the World.” This could completely pass for a classic C86-era single, and we need much more of that beautiful noise today.
2. Pavement, “Conduit For Sale!”
3. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, “House Fire.”
4. Lavender Diamond, “Oh No.”
5. The Knux,... Read More
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Staticblog" is a repository for the musings and harangues of Assistant Entertainment Editor George Lang, featuring indie music videos, movie news.
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