Fresh Bread

"A Year Ago This Wasn't Possible" - MGMT Covered By The Mentalists...and their iPhones.

"For all you naysayers out there, I hope you just stop for a minute and realize what is going on here. Instead of saying "This is the most retarded s#$@ ever" take a minute to really grasp what is being done.
A mobile device enabling a group of musicians to produce a truly expressive performance, anytime, anyplace. We are approaching Star Wars here.
This is groundbreaking no matter how "Retarded" it may seem. This was not possible a year ago.
Think about that before you deliver such grave remarks" - (mulewashere in the video's comment section)

T.J.I.F. - 01.23.09 - Blue Riddim Band Covers Burning Spear's "Tradition"

Things People Did On Vacation In The '80s - JDisney performs "Bad"

Hilarious.

I Thought I Liked Music - "The Archive" by Sean Dunne

The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.

Paul Mawhinney was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Over the years he has amassed what has become the world's largest record collection. Due to health issues and a struggling record industry Paul is being forced to sell his collection.

This is the story of a man and his records.-  Sean Dunne, Director

Kings Of Convenience - Two New Songs!!

I was just thinking about them the other day.  Two shows back in February of 2005 I was lucky enough to attend are some of my favorite Bowery moments since moving to NYC.  Apparently, after a few years of time off and side projects, the Kings of Convenience are finally working on a new album!!!!!..........!!!!!  On their myspace, they say:

after some small tours in norway during the autumn/winter, we´re getting pretty confident about 9 of the new songs. but still nothing recorded and ready to go, mostly because we are not sure about HOW to record it. i have seen "news" of our new record coming out in april. this is not based in reality. but life is good. the rain only lasts for an hour or so here in bergen, then we can walk around in and breathe the fresh air and figure out something useful to spend the day doing. xxxxxxxxx. looking forward to play korea in april, sweden in may and portugal in july.

A quick check on Kingsofconvenience.org and you get this update:

15 April 2008
            
Erlend announced during the last concert in Seoul that KoC will start recording the new album today in Korea.

During the aforementioned Korea shows they played a couple new jams with a full band - a violinist, drummer, and bassist joined them on tour.  I won't lie - the new tunes are solid.  Check for yourself below:

New Song #1

New Song #2

Sun, Sun, Sun, Here It Comes

A while back I guested on Brooklyn Vegan's blog radio show and played this song. It's just...simply...fantastic. Paul Simon and George Harrison playing the Beatles' "Here Comes The Sun" on Saturday Night Live (11.20.76):

Rock Band...the Game - First Footage Video (thx Gamespot)

Electronic Arts and the OG of Guitar Hero, Harmonix, look to have made an epic music game.  Rock Band drops Q4 07 and in case you are wondering, yes I will be getting this and will be mock-rockin' out like I've never mock-rocked before.

Jose Gonzalez - Joe's Pub 03.22.06 (7:30 set)

 

Jose Gonzelez' 7:30 set at Joe's Pub was everything I thought it would be.  He is an amazing guitarist - thumping bass notes with his thumb while his spider-like fingers play a melody line with ease.  His subtle vocals cry out words of love.  Joe's Pub was the perfect venue for him and his Nick Drake-ish like sound. 

the setlist:

Deadweight on Velveteen

?

Slow Moves

All You Deliver

Lovestain

Broken Arrow

Suggestions

Heartbeats

Hints

Crosses

Love Will Tear Us Apart

?

E1:  Hand On Your Heart

E2:  ?

? - help would be appreciated if you know

I really liked "Hand On Your Heart".  Hopefully he'll play "Sensing Owls" at the Bowery on Friday.

Heartbeats Movie (right click to save-as)

Stale Bread - Jose Gonzalez - KEXP @ SXSW mp3s

Vee Dub in Dee House

If you haven't seen these videos, get ready to laugh.  Volkswagen aka Vee Dub have represented to the full effect by putting out three comercials inspired by the MTv show "Pimp My Ride".  OH SNAP!

Un-Pimp My Ride Video 1

Un-Pimp My Ride Video 2

Un-Pimp My Ride Video 3

thx alberto

Last Chance Saloon - Editors 'You Are Fading' Video

                                                                            One last attempt at posting the video I took at Editors - Mercury Lounge 1.20.06.  This is a zip file of a Quick Time Movie.  I'll keep this file on my server for a week or so while I'm in the UK.  For the love of g-d I hope this works...enjoy.

You Are Fading.zip