Monday, March 31, 2008
Death Cab Will Possess Your Heart
So I don't know what the deal is with the new Death Cab song, but I am diggin' it. Although it is reminiscent of their older (and better) material in terms of the song dynamics, structure and lyrics, I would have thought that their major label, Atlantic, would have added a more commercially appealing song to the band's MySpace page. As a first look at the album, considering that Death Cab is a top five point on my all time favorite band list, I am really excited to hear the rest. "I Will Possess Your Heart" has exceeded my expectations and it the perfect song for Death Cab to release after the very successful Plans. I'm crossing my fingers for a Ben Gibbard project with Timbaland. Purchase Narrow Stairs when it comes out May 13.
Death Cab - I Will Possess Your Heart
Labels: Death Cab or Cutie, I Will Possess Your Heart, Narrow Stairs, Timbaland
The Dodos. 3/31. Soundfix.
So I went to see The Dodos tonight at Soundfix in Brooklyn and it was pretty much what I expected. I'll first say that I have been in class from 10 until 5:20 and had two hours of sleep yesterday, which did make me a bit irritable at the show as I stood alone among a crowd of strangers - and of course behind the tallest man there. The Dodos tuned, soundchecked, chilled and then only 15 minutes late began their set. The set of course consisted of mostly songs from Visiter which I haven't made myself too familiar with, but they were still very enjoyable. They did play "Men" which I posted earlier today and overall I was pleased with seeing them live (especially the drumming), but it would have been better if I actually saw them - during the entire 30 minute set the only time I physically saw the band was a single glimpse of the drummer, and I was standing close to the front. Actually, I'm critiquing Soundfix more than I am The Dodos, but it was a free show so there is no reason to complain. If you're familiar with The Dodos music, pay for tickets and see them live. If you're not, see them cheap or free and I guarantee you'll leave with their album in hand.
Question of the day: If Voxtrot and Vampire Weekend played a show together, who would headline? Of course The Dodos would be the opener.
The Fall of An Empire
I have never been a big U2 fan but their new deal with Live Nation is the latest sign of the fall of the old music industry. They just announced a 12 year deal with the super promoter joining Madonna as one of the trend setters to leave the traditional record companies and sign with a promoter. This, of course, cuts out a lot of middle characters and is just one more sign in THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE!
Labels: The Fall of An Empire, U2
Does It Offend You, Maybe?
Does It Offend You, Yeah? is nothing new to the blogosphere, but I felt that in light of their recent album release, Coachella and their SXSW performances they deserve to be brought up. Does It Offend You, Yeah? is a British electro-rock band that has become notorious for their electro-grunge sound. Their debut album, You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into (Virgin), came out March 24 in the UK and is due for an April 15 release in the US. I would say that their hype immediately began with their name and then with the public release of "Weird Science" and "We Are Rockstars," the public became aware that this name had talent behind it. Now I have not heard the album in its entirety but what I have heard since first coming across them in '06, I have enjoyed. P4K recently reviewed their album negatively, and without reading the entire thing I'm going to disagree with it as I usually do. What I recently learned about this band from the iheartcomix SXSW showcase is that this is a band in the literal sense, they are guys with instruments. I believed that they were guys with laptops and maybe a keyboard making these awesome sounds. If you haven't already, check these dudes out, get offended, but don't read the P4k review until you've heard the album. Also, check 'em out at Coachella!
Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars
Labels: Coachella, Does It Offend You Yeah, IHEARTCOMIX, SXSW
The Dodos Come To The 'Burg
The Dodos released their indie-smash album, Visiter, on March 18 and since its release The Dodos have become quite a hot name on the tip of many tongues and the subject of much lively discussion. Everyone from newborns to old rabbis love San Francisco's darling Dodos and if you live in NY then you can too FOR FREE tonight!
The Dodos will be playing Soundfix in Williamsburg tonight at 6:30 (L train to the Bedford stop, a few blocks north).
You can also catch Boredoms tonight fo' fuhree at Other Music in the East Village.
If you're going to Coachella, you can also catch The Dodos playing with the rotating family that is Akron... Akron/Family, or as I like to say Akron/FMLY.
Also a fun bit of info that Cameron just called to tell me about: U2 has signed with Live Nation. He'll probably have more to say on the matter so I'll leave that to him.
The Dodos - Men
Labels: Akron/Family, boredoms, Live Nation, The Dodos, U2
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Tristan Perich / 1-bit Music
For me, Tristan Perich is the name behind one bit music...probably because I've never consciously heard it before. If you've studied psychology or how the brain reacts to music and sound, one bit music practices many of Gestalt's laws which I find exciting. If you haven't, don't worry about it or look into Gestalt laws on Wikipedia. Very basically and completely from my understanding, one bit music is like video game music (8-bit) but only written on one track so all of the beats and melodies flow together, like common fate. But don't take my word on it, I'm going to go do some research.
Edit:
"Artist, inventor, and composer Tristan Perich holds degrees in music, math, and computer science. Inspired by the aesthetics of these disciplines, Perich works with simple forms and complex systems to compose works for solo instruments, small ensembles and orchestras. His "1-Bit Music" project, consisting of hand-built electronics packaged inside a standard CD jewel case, probes the foundations of electronic sound. Perich's work has been played by courageous contemporary music ensembles including Bang on a Can, Calder Quartet, counter)induction, New York Miniaturist Ensemble, Due East, Y Trio and Ensemble Pamplemousse at venues including P.S.1 and Mass MoCA." [thanks BV]
Tristan Perich - Gilgamesh
Labels: gestalt, one bit, tristan perich
Fleet Foxes Rule
I feel that right now, Fleet Foxes are that big small band that Death Cab, Grizzly Bear or Vampire Weekend once were. Their sound is so strong and defined that I am just sitting here waiting for the moment that they appear on SNL or some other late night show. Fleet Foxes is a band of five from Seattle and are fitting signed to Sup Pop, once homage to Death Cab and Nirvana... unfortunately not at the same time. Give them a listen, it'll be worth it in several months time when they're on the cover of Spin and all of your friends commend you for catching them at the beginning of their megaton wave.
Fleet Foxes - Oliver James
Labels: Death Cab or Cutie, Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear, Nirvana, Sub Pop, Vampire Weekend
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Dan Deacon Added To Health Show
Something great just got even better!
Tuesday's show at The Market Hotel scheduled with Black Pus, Aa (Big A Little A), Health and special guests, just became a lot more wild. I'm not familiar with Black Pus but already a show with Aa and Health is bound to be a crowd destroyer - if the entire venue isn't destroyed first. However, Dan Deacon has been revealed as the special guest turning this love noise fest into a fight for your life.
Ticket's for the show WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
tickets go on sale @ 6PM TODAY, 3/28 @ CINDERS GALLERY [ 103 Havemeyer St @ Hope St - 718.388.2311 ] but... Cinders is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, so tickets'll also be available starting Monday, 3/31 @ GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY [ 1087 Broadway @ Dodworth St - 718.453.6343 ].
If tickets aren't sold out the night of the show I suggest buying them at GBM the night of and just walk over to Market.
FMLY interviewed Health last week at their show with Crystal Castles, it will be posted in the next week.
Also, if you're into Boredoms, which I hope you are, they will be playing a *free* show at Other Music on Monday night.
*a free show after showing the ticket from your purchased copy of their new CD which you bought at Other Music.
Health - Lost Time
Tuesday's show at The Market Hotel scheduled with Black Pus, Aa (Big A Little A), Health and special guests, just became a lot more wild. I'm not familiar with Black Pus but already a show with Aa and Health is bound to be a crowd destroyer - if the entire venue isn't destroyed first. However, Dan Deacon has been revealed as the special guest turning this love noise fest into a fight for your life.
Ticket's for the show WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
tickets go on sale @ 6PM TODAY, 3/28 @ CINDERS GALLERY [ 103 Havemeyer St @ Hope St - 718.388.2311 ] but... Cinders is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, so tickets'll also be available starting Monday, 3/31 @ GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY [ 1087 Broadway @ Dodworth St - 718.453.6343 ].
If tickets aren't sold out the night of the show I suggest buying them at GBM the night of and just walk over to Market.
FMLY interviewed Health last week at their show with Crystal Castles, it will be posted in the next week.
Also, if you're into Boredoms, which I hope you are, they will be playing a *free* show at Other Music on Monday night.
*a free show after showing the ticket from your purchased copy of their new CD which you bought at Other Music.
Health - Lost Time
Labels: Aa, boredoms, Dan Deacon, health
Stars of the Lid
So one of my favorite groups to chill out and do homework to are post-rock minimalists, Stars of the Lid. They take a sound that I can relate to as a mix of Boards of Canada, The Album Leaf and maybe a pinch of Sigur Ros. Coincidentally, they're from Austin which is my favorite music scene next to Brooklyn. Stars' music is a landscape of droning sounds, effects-treated guitars and an assortment of other instruments that create a dynamic and beautiful arrangement. Since their conception in 1993, the duo has released seven albums including a live CD and two split releases. Their latest release will turn a year old on April 7, but I say dig deeper into their catalog. This is a band that should not be overlooked.
Stars of the Lid - Requiem for Dying Mothers, Part 2
Labels: stars of the lid
Friday, March 28, 2008
Bay Area Forrests
San Fransisco has always been a great place for music but the Bay Area has been on my mind a lot recently. From Why? to The Dodos, a lot of good stuff has been coming out of there lately. My latest find is a singer/songwriter/producer/instrumentalist that goes by the nameForrest Day. If you are a Why? fan you will love this guy. Combining indie rock and hip-hop with elements of everything else, he creates a fun and dramatic sound that will have you swaying, rocking and just listening to his fast paced lyrics.
About Time - Forrest Day
Labels: Forrest Day, The Dodos, Why?
Flashback! Party Sequence
Another week, another installment of Flashback! Party Sequence.
This week's Flashback! Party Sequence is a remix that has a couple of years on it. Maybe you remember that band Asobi Seksu? From what I remember, they sang in Japanese. Well, a pretty cool guy known as Cassette's Don't Listen remixed that tight ass track "Strawberries" a while ago and I use to jam out to it in High School. Anyways, cry, enjoy, hug, love. Peace!
Asobi Seksu - Strawberries (CWL Remix)
This week's Flashback! Party Sequence is a remix that has a couple of years on it. Maybe you remember that band Asobi Seksu? From what I remember, they sang in Japanese. Well, a pretty cool guy known as Cassette's Don't Listen remixed that tight ass track "Strawberries" a while ago and I use to jam out to it in High School. Anyways, cry, enjoy, hug, love. Peace!
Asobi Seksu - Strawberries (CWL Remix)
Labels: Asobi Seksu, Casstettes Won't Listen
What's The Haps NYC?
Yo yo yo NYC! WHAT IS UP!
The city is warming up even if it does look like shit outside, but with that new Meals song that Cameron posted, my cloudy skies are f'sho breaking into summer showers of light. We've just got some more news in about college shows happening at NYU and The Sidewalk in the next couple of weeks.
April 3rd at NYU are El-P, Crystal Castles and The Cool Kids.
Fun fact: The Cool Kids listen to Vampire Weekend. So do I?
TONIGHT at The Sidewalk Cafe is Wizard Rock Night (all songs influenced by Harry Potter).
Wizard Rock Night:
8pm Catchlove
9pm The Moaning Myrtles
10pm The Whomping Willows
11pm The Malfoys
Monday at 6:30, The Dodos will play a free show at Soundfix Records.
The city is warming up even if it does look like shit outside, but with that new Meals song that Cameron posted, my cloudy skies are f'sho breaking into summer showers of light. We've just got some more news in about college shows happening at NYU and The Sidewalk in the next couple of weeks.
April 3rd at NYU are El-P, Crystal Castles and The Cool Kids.
Fun fact: The Cool Kids listen to Vampire Weekend. So do I?
TONIGHT at The Sidewalk Cafe is Wizard Rock Night (all songs influenced by Harry Potter).
Wizard Rock Night:
8pm Catchlove
9pm The Moaning Myrtles
10pm The Whomping Willows
11pm The Malfoys
Monday at 6:30, The Dodos will play a free show at Soundfix Records.
Labels: crystal castles, el-p, Harry Potter, Meals For Children, The Cool Kids, The Dodos, Wizard Rock
New Meals for Children
Meals for Children released a new song yesterday for your listening pleasure. If you are a fan of indie music, warm days, and cuddling I'm pretty sure you will like this.
Crippled Beauty - Meals for Children
Labels: Meals For Children
Fucked Up Fridays
Greetings blogosphere! Sophie here, your resident drunkie and creator of FMLY's new segment, Fucked Up Fridays. Each Friday I'll be serving up drinks the whole FMLY can enjoy.
As we approach the warmer side of spring here in LA, I felt the need to make this week's refreshing libation perfect for those warm, sunny days.
Smirnoff Blue Lemonade Slushie
As we approach the warmer side of spring here in LA, I felt the need to make this week's refreshing libation perfect for those warm, sunny days.
Smirnoff Blue Lemonade Slushie
1. Fill blender 3/4 of the way with ice2. Gather Ingredients: Vodka (I used Smirnoff but feel free to use your favorite brand), Blue Curaçao, and either store-bought or homemade lemonade.
3. Loosen up with a little pre-drinking.
4. Fill blender 1/3 of the way with vodka.
5. Add 1/3 of the Blue Curaçao
6. And a 1/3 of lemonade
7. Blend until nice and slushie.
8. Serve in a margarita style glass and garnish with your favorite citrus fruit (for me, the clementine) or for you alchies, simply drink straight from blender.
9. Enjoy and I'll see ya next Fucked Up Friday!Labels: Fucked Up Fridays
Thursday, March 27, 2008
New Black Moth Super Rainbow
In a MySpace bulletin posted earlier today, Black Moth Super Rainbow's Tobacco wrote:
it will also be available digitally in case you don't get a chance to pick one up."
New Black Moth!? We can hear it right now!? Sweet!
Well after about ten listens I'm hoping that they break further out of their comfort level and experiment with their unique style of music for the rest of the album. For now this is very pleasing.
You can listen to "Zodiac Girls" on the band's MySpace page.
Labels: Black Moth Super Rainbow
WIN LOUIS XIV TICKETS
Louis XIV will be playing at the Avalon next friday and you can win tickets! Just email contact@littleradio.com and tell us why you should get em!
Labels: Louis XIV, Ticket Giveaways
Mexico's Emo War
So in Mexico, emo kids are being beaten...
As many times as I've said that over the past couple of days I haven't been able to bring myself to type that and take it seriously. Although this is a very serious issue, it just sounds completely ridiculous. Daniel Hernandez covers the current event well.
"A bizarre wave of mob emo-bashings is sweeping across Mexico. The movement is being generated on message boards and social networking sites by non-emo youth who highly dislike like the emo look and attitude.
The spark came first in Queretaro on March 7. An estimated 800 young people poured into the city's Centro Historico hunting for emos to beat the crap out of. They found some. The next weekend it spread to Mexico City, where emos faced off against punks and rockabillies at the Glorieta de Insurgents, the epicenter of emo social space in the capital. There's also been reports of anti-emo violence in Durango, Colima, and elsewhere.
The question on everyone's lips right now seems to be, "What the hell is going on?" Been reporting this story since it broke, and we're looking further into it. Updates in the near future."
Save the emos? The next Darfur? The next Holocaust? The next mass genocide? I'm looking forward to hearing My Chemical Romance and Good Charlotte go 'Artist on Artist' via MySpace sponsored by Hot Topic about the issue in tribute to the deceased Hawthorne Heights member.
Here's a Youtube vid where you can watch some fights and interviews in Spanish.
Labels: Emo, Mexico, MySpace, Subculture
Ghostface Killah
These have been floating around for a couple of weeks, but just in case you didn't pick them up anywhere else here they are. From time to time on FMLY you hear from a character known as the 'indie kid.' This character doesn't really care too much about great detail but you think he is cool, even though he's actually a bit depressing, so you'll listen to whatever he says. Lets hear what indie kid has to say about this.
indie kid: Charlie Brown is a really tight Ghostface song from the album More Fish. It went under the remix treatment several times and now we have this sweet cover art and remix tape. I like Ghostface, he doesn't fuck with Daft Punk.
Enjoy!
Ghostface Killah: Charlie Brown + remixes.zip
Labels: Charlie Brown, Ghostface Killah, Remixes Worth Blogging About, Wu-Tang
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
NYC Show News
Forgive me if any of this information is incorrect - I've just waited 40 minutes for a subway, had a bit to drink and danced for hours at Studio B to Health and Crystal Castles. In the news...
Columbia has announced their annual spring concert, this year it will be The National and Grizzly Bear. As a plus and minus, "The Bwog" has claimed that from a very official anonymous source they have heard the concert will take place indoors (laaaaaaaame) for $5 (tight!!). If you were at the annual Fall concert with Vampire Weekend and Clipse, that's what's in store - good bands, shitty obnoxious Justice obsessed DJ as filler.
If you've been in NY for a while then you should be familiar with the McCarren Park Pool, a legendary historical pool that has been empty for a couple of decades. Well...the pool is being filled but this hasn't stopped the concert flow! M.I.A. and Holy Fuck have signed on as the first confirmed acts this summer to take place on June 6. Tickets go on sale March 29.
Goodnight and have a pleasant tomorrow.
Labels: Clipse, Columbia, crystal castles, Grizzly Bear, health, Holy Fuck, Justice, M.I.A., mccarren park pool, The National, Vampire Weekend
Aptera
I just saw this car on the news and had to show it off. It can go across the country on a gallon of gas! For under $30,000 at the end of the year, you will catch me driving it pretty soon.
Check out more here
Labels: eletric car
Panda Bear Gets a XXXChange
XXXChange strikes again! This time, Spank Rock producer Armani XXXChange feasts on Animal Collective's Noah Lennox aka Panda Bear. Person Pitch classic, "Comfy In Nautica," goes way of electro beats and dancefloor killing jams. It's surprises like these that keep me enamored with XXXChange like I always will with Panda Bear. A definite download.
Panda Bear - Comfy In Nautica (XXXChange Remix)
Labels: Animal Collective, Panda Bear, Spank Rock, XXXchange
Slick Dogs and FMLies
FMLY Radio is back this Thursday bringing tidings of Louis XIV tickets at the Avalon in Los Angeles for your winning pleasure. Tune in from 10-11 for your chance to win.
Sometimes You Just Want To - Louis XIV
Labels: FMLY Radio, Louis XIV, Ticket Giveaways
Monday, March 24, 2008
Gillie Gets Down
This isn't a new song, but it definitely deserves more hipster cred than it has been getting. Gillie Da Kid's "Get Down On The Ground" will probably be my favorite legit hip-hop single of the year - if not for Gillie's fresh face then for utilizing maybe one of the best samples in hip-hop history...and for having the balls to publicly diss Lil' Wayne at the height of his career. Show off your knowledge of Gillie da King of Philly to your friends, you'll look well versed in hip-hop resulting in extra hip points.
Gillie Da Kid - Get Down On The Ground
Labels: Gillie Da Kid, Lil' Wayne
Stuff FMLY likes
If you haven't already seen it, you need to check out this blog Stuff White People Like. It's so funny and true from Mos Def to standing still at concerts. If you are white or know a white person you will definitely laugh out loud.
Labels: Stuff White People Like
Sunday, March 23, 2008
FMLY Smells Dick
Why you comin home at 5 in the morn
Somethin's goin' on, can I smell yo dick
I've jumped on the "Smell Yo Dick" bandwagon and am calling this the song of the month? The year? This song is the "Umbrella" of 2008? Not to go really out there but could this start a dick smelling phenomenon? I predict that by this summer, everyone will be masturbating to women [or men] smelling dicks. Clearly, this has already become a Youtube epidemic, women and men of all races and ages are smelling dicks. Have you smelled your man's dick today?
Smell Yo Dick Cheney?
Riskay - Smell Yo Dick (Solly Stanky Pecker Edit)
Labels: Smell Yo Dick
New Buffetlibre Mix
Buffetlibre is back with another creative mix series. Easily summed up, Buffetlibre asks a handful of musicians from The Avalanches to The Bloody Beetroots to pick a favorite song and then work it into a continuous DJ mix that is sure to be a unique and interesting listening experience. Check out the tracklist here.
Buffetlibre DJ's - Verbena Selected 2
Labels: Buffetlibre, Busy P, Girl Talk, Pedro Winter, Shy Child
Pillow Fight NYC
If you were one of the many who attended the annual NYC Pillow Fight, you can check out Leia Jospe's Flickr to find photos of you for your MySpace. Maybe if they're bangin', So Me will work his magic on the pic and add it to his gallery.
Labels: Flickr, MySpace, New York Magazine, Pillow Fight, So Me
Galleries Are So Me
So Me is the man behind the art of Ed Banger. From Justice videos to show flyers he has got the graphic art world on lock and after directing that Kanye video a while back he's hotter than ever. If you live in Toronto then you're lucky enough to see even more So Me art of even more Ed Banger franchise graphics. If you can't go throughout your day without looking at Justice or Pedro Winter, then this will be the perfect gallery for you. Check out some more here.
Labels: Ed Banger, Justice, Pedro Winter, So Me, Toronto
New Girl Talk
Coincidentally I've been getting heavily back into Girl Talk the past few weeks, just in time for this news.
"After spending the lion's share of his time since 2006's Night Ripper on tour, Gregg Gillis is hard at work recording the next Girl Talk album for a late spring/early summer release." - P4k
The album is titled Wild Peace IV: Feed the Animals, Raise the Dead (Illegal Art/Wham City), "This album is going to be dense with samples like my previous releases," says Gillis in a MySpace blog posted on Thursday, "but I'm trying to give some of the parts more room to breathe. I'm focusing less on sporadic chops and more on having pieces of the album build. The new material definitely has its share of quick cuts, but it's less dependent on that style. I think it's more dynamic because of it."
I've been in Corcord, Massachusetts for the past few days so forgive me while I play catch-up, it's been an exciting weekend.
Bonde do Role - Gasolina (Girl Talk Megamix)
Labels: Girl Talk
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Saturdays = M83
French shoegazer Gonzalez Anthony (M83)'s fifth studio album, Saturdays = Youth (Mute), sounds like the latest sign that the 80's are back. Rich, layered electronic landscapes and calming vocals are layered with drum beats that are enough to make you get out the white blazer with the sleeves rolled up. If you are planning a sunny drive down PCH put this CD in the player.
Saturdays = Youth (Mute) will be out April 15.
Skin of the Night - M83
Labels: M83
Friday, March 21, 2008
Islands In Arm's Way
In light of their May 20 release date for their sophomore Arm's Way, Islands has signed to indie heavyweight label, Anti-. "After more than a year in the frozen pipes," frontman and ex-Unicorn Nick Thornburn says, "We are beside ourselves (three times) to be presenting what we believe to be our finest work yet, on the finest label we could think of. It's been a long time coming, and it'll be a long time before it's gone." Way to go! Islands will soon become a full-blown land mass, finally growing out of their "ex-Unicorns" name. I've heard the entire album live at the Brooklyn Vegan CMJ party and it's great.
Islands - The Arm
Labels: Anti-, Arm's Way, Islands
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
FMLY // Health
Have any questions for Health? FMLY will be interviewing the Los Angeles noise band, Health, on Wednesday the 26th. If you have any questions for the band please either leave them as a comment or email them to hi.noahklein@gmail.com.
Health - Lost Time
Labels: health, video interview
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
FMLY PRSNTS:
FMLY FRNDS The Parson Redheads will be playing at the Echoplex this Friday and we are giving you the chance to go! We are giving away three pairs of tickets to this show. All you have to do is email me at cameronrath@gmail.com and pry to the music gods.
The Parson Redheads - Forever
Labels: FMLY Events, Parson Redheads
New Yo Majesty Video
Yo Majesty is the Tampa based hip-hip duo of Shunda K. and Jwl B., but often times you can find them as a trio. The group gained international fame following their acclaimed Yo EP and has become notorious for taking off their tops and exposing their breasts during live performances. You can check out Yo Majesty at this years Coachella, they definitely won't be the only ones taking their tops off in the 110 degree weather.
Labels: Yo Majesty
Anamanaguchi //FMLY
I posted this on iheartcomix last night
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For some time, one of my favorite rising bands has been New York's Anamanaguchi. Lucky for me, I have been able to host their debut Los Angeles show, open for them [with Metro Station], see them on my birthday, and now interview them for a second time. Anamanaguchi has come a long way since I first met them a year ago and now with a new album on the way, '08 is turning out to be a big year for these college buddies. With FMLY's Luke Silas now on drums, Peter, James and Ary have all settled into a strong presence. From playing Sum 41 classics during sound check to traveling as a band to SXSW for the first time, expect to see more 8-bit music as well as Anamanaguchi this year.
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For some time, one of my favorite rising bands has been New York's Anamanaguchi. Lucky for me, I have been able to host their debut Los Angeles show, open for them [with Metro Station], see them on my birthday, and now interview them for a second time. Anamanaguchi has come a long way since I first met them a year ago and now with a new album on the way, '08 is turning out to be a big year for these college buddies. With FMLY's Luke Silas now on drums, Peter, James and Ary have all settled into a strong presence. From playing Sum 41 classics during sound check to traveling as a band to SXSW for the first time, expect to see more 8-bit music as well as Anamanaguchi this year.
Labels: Anamanaguchi, SXSW
DJ Ecks Debuts Mixtape On FMLY
DJ Ecks should be a name that you're unfamiliar with, and that's because he wants you to be. Alex Levin aka DJ Ecks is brand new on the scene, with one mixtape under his belt and much more music in the works you should be hearing a lot more about him. Since beginning at Parsons, Ecks and FMLY's Your Majesty have become a dynamic duo - Ecks specializing in the hottest new electronic music and Your Majesty ripping up Top 40 hipster favorites. Ecks does not have a MySpace and currently has no available contact information making him a ghost in the music world which is exactly what he wants to be. For a first tape, this is solid and I can't wait to see what he has in store. Ecks and Your Majesty throw monthly college parties in NYC, if you would like to find out more about these please send an email to hi.noahklein@gmail.com.
Ecks Mix, Vol. 1
Labels: Ecks, Your Majesty
Monday, March 17, 2008
Pineapple Express screening
So I am really excited for Judd Apatow's (Superbad, Knocked Up) new movie Pineapple Express. It's being called the first ever stoner action comedy and if you live in LA, you have the chance to see it this Wednesday at the Landmark. All you have to do is leave a comment or send me an email at cameronrath@gmail.com and you and a friend will be in!
Labels: Pineapple Express
FMLY // IHEARTCOMIX // KAP10KURT
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting with one of the electronic scene's finest, Kap10kurt, to discuss his past, present and future. Probably one of the most charming and sincere people that I have had the pleasure of spending timed with, Kurt also shared his insight that I think everyone could find interesting. Happy St. Patrick's Day, enjoy the interview.
Labels: FMLY Events, IHEARTCOMIX, Kap10kurt, video interview
Friday, March 14, 2008
Flashback! Party Sequence
So I don't want to give away any FMLY secrets, but Your Majesty is working on a new mixtape which is being put together with the theme of prom in mind. Here's an original version of a song that you may just find somewhere on it and is also this Friday's Flashback! Party Sequence! If you live in L.A., don't forget to go to the Troub tonight for Meals, Histories and Canon. Sorry things are moving slower around here, my internet is on the fritz and SXSW has been eating up a lot of time.
Dutch pop stars are the best.
Vengaboys - Boom Boom Boom Boom
Labels: Flashback Party Sequence, Vangaboys, Your Majesty
Timothy Rabbit is Morning Bending
FMLY friends, The Morning Benders have made a new music video for their song "Waiting for a War"
They have also added a new bassist; our good friend Timothy Rabbit. Timothy Rabbit is a catchy singer song writer hailing from Los Angeles and Berkly. His style of cute indie pop will get your head bobbing and your girlfriend swooning.
Timothy Rabbit - Lucky Me
They have also added a new bassist; our good friend Timothy Rabbit. Timothy Rabbit is a catchy singer song writer hailing from Los Angeles and Berkly. His style of cute indie pop will get your head bobbing and your girlfriend swooning.
Timothy Rabbit - Lucky Me
Labels: The Morning Benders, Timothy Rabbit
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
FMLY // Chromeo
FMLY is interviewing Chromeo this Saturday. If you have any questions that you would like to have answered, please email them to either hi.noahklein@gmail.com or leave them as a comment. Thanks guys.
Labels: Chromeo, FMLY Events, video interview
New Teenagers Music
So we have another blogosphere premiere from The Teenagers. It is an outstanding remix of "Love No" by Tepr who is no doubt going to hit it huge in '08. You can find Tepr within the sets of the best of the best DJs and once you hear what has happened to "Love No," you'll understand why. Tepr takes The Teenagers to a brand new level.
The Teenagers - Love No (Tepr Remix)
Labels: Tepr, The Teenagers
FMLY Tickets
This Friday marks the first FMLY show with three bands that are very close to us Canon, The Histories and Meals for Children at the Troubadour. We are giving away a pair of tickets to who ever wants them. All you have to do is email me at cameronrath@gmail.com
Good luck!
Labels: Canon, Meals For Children, The Histories
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
New Video, Holy Fuck!
Holy Fuck released their video for "Lovely Allen," just in time to build more momentum for their SXSW and Coachella performances. A must see live band.
Labels: Holy Fuck
Coachella Update
Aphex Twin and Goldfrapp have just been added to the COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2008 bill.
Kate Nash, Serj Tankian, Redd Kross, and Adele have also joined the line-up (see full list below) for this year's ninth annual festival set for Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA.
Labels: Coachella
Why? at NHM part 4
Here is the final part in the Why? at the Natural History Museum series!
Alopecia is out March 11!
Please go out and buy it. This is an amazing album and worth owning (by paying for legally).
Why? - Good Friday
Alopecia is out March 11!
Please go out and buy it. This is an amazing album and worth owning (by paying for legally).
Why? - Good Friday
Labels: video interview, Why?
Happy 311 Day!
March is so great because you have 3oh!3 Day (3/3) that is about fulfilling your dirty sexual fantasies, 311 Day (3/11) that is about smokin' it up and St. Patrick's Day which I don't think needs any explanation. Today is 311 Day and every year I thank KROQ that I'm alive for it, how will you celebrate?
If you live in NY, you can celebrate at the Justice and Chromeo show tonight.
If you live in NY, you can celebrate at the Justice and Chromeo show tonight.
Labels: 311
Why? at NHM part 3
Monday, March 10, 2008
Why? at NHM part 2
The series continues with two more live songs...
Enjoy!
The Hollows
Rubber Traits
Enjoy!
The Hollows
Rubber Traits
Why? at NHM part 1
Here are a couple of songs from Why's live performance at the Natural History Museum. Look for an interview soon!
These Few Presidents
Waterfalls
These Few Presidents
Waterfalls
Herculez
HERCULEZ is the newly announced band comprised of Jacob Thiele (The Faint), Todd Fink (The Faint), Alex Ridha (Boys Noize), Steve Aoki and Mark Hunter aka the Cobrasnake. In the next couple of weeks the supergroup will come together at The Faint's studio in Omaha, Nebraska to record a future release on Dim Mak. You can read more about the supergroup and the pretty entertaining story of Aoki getting his gear stolen and returned here.
Labels: Boys Noize, Cobrasnake, Herculez, Steve Aoki, The Faint
Adem Releases Covers Album
Adem Ilhan [or just Adem] is poised to release his third solo album, Takes, on May 12 via Domino. Takes will be the follow-up to Adem's Love and Other Planets released in 2006. "It's a covers album of music that I loved from 1991 to 2001," says Adem, "It was recorded at The Pool and The Exchange Live Room Studios. The first time that I've taken my music out of the werehome (house by day, studio by night...). It all sounds brilliant." With Adem's unique sound, it will be interesting to see how he takes on The Smashing Pumpkins, Pinback and Aphex Twin.
Adem - Launch Yourself
Takes Tracklist:
01. Bedside Table - Bedhead - 7" single 1992 (+the end of the day (beheaded1996))
02. Oh My Lover - PJ Harvey - Dry 1992
03. Slide - Lisa Germano - Slide 1998
04. Loro - Pinback - Pinback 1998
05. Hotellounge - dEUS - Worst Case Scenario 1994
06. To Cure A Weakling Child + Boy/Girl Song - Aphex Twin - Richard D James 1996
07. Tears Are In Your Eyes - Yo La Tengo - And Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out 2000
08. Starla - Smashing Pumpkins - I am one 7" b-side 1992. (+Window Paine from Gish 1991)
09. Gamera - Tortoise - Gamera 12" 1995
10. Unravel - Björk - Homogenic 1997
11. Invisible Man - The Breeders - Last Splash 1993
12. Laser Beam - Low - Things We Lost In The Fire 2001
Labels: Adem
IHEARTCOMIX News
DJ Franki Chan, the founder of L.A. based record label IHEARTCOMIX, mixed a sampler for Scion to be handed out during SXSW - MAKE SURE YOU PICK THIS ONE UP IF YOU'RE GOING! This is what Franki has to say:
"This is a mixtape I made for SCION. It's for their remix series and will make it's debut during SXSW and WMC. They are making 500,000 copies and it will be available for FREE all across the US all summer long. I've been working on and coordinating this mixtape since August and it features 13 new IHEARTCOMIX tracks, 8 of which are exclusive remixes made just for the mixtape by Radioclit, Flosstradamus, Designer Drugs, Miami Horror, Mano feat Hollywood Holt, Tom Neville, Lies In Disguise and LA Riots and 2 other originals just for the mixtape by Acid Girls and HEARTSREVOLUTION. Those 8 original remixes mentioned above, we'll be sending those out for downloads as well, including an additional LA Riots remix of The Toxic Avenger."
Also a reminder, do not forget about the IHEARTCOMIX SXSW parties that will no doubt be the highlight of the entire festival.
Labels: IHEARTCOMIX, SXSW
Your Majesty Releases New Mixtape
FMLY's Your Majesty has released his new mixtape and first new music of 2008. "I've been on a complete block, this is the first time I've been able to express myself musically in about 4 months and it feels good," he says, "it's pretty short, but it packs a punch." Featured on the 16 minute track is Britney Spears, Hot Chip, The Spice Girls and Purple Crush from Brooklyn among others. Hopefully this creative flow will continue into many more releases before the summer. You can download the mix exclusively right here on FMLY.
Your Majesty - The Comeback
Labels: FMLY Events, Your Majesty
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Decriminalize It!
Aoki vs Jacobs
vs.
Steve Aoki wearing an Obama shirt and Marc Jacobs' Hillary shirt design. No comment.
Also in the news - Johnny Love from Guns 'n' Bombs is selling his Mercedes for $2,000 on Craigslist with photos by The Cobrasnake. Click here if you're into it.
Labels: Barack Obama, Cobrasnake, Craigslist, Guns n Bombs, Hillary Clinton, Steve Aoki
Lil Wayne Goes Down Strapped
I don't know why there are so many new condom companies emerging. As a guy, I would never trust anything outside of Lifestyles and Trojan unless it came in an incredibly awesome color. On the other hand, I haven't heard about any illegitimate kids coming from [Lil'] Wayne so maybe if these condoms can stand the sex life of one of the biggest hip-hop/rap acts in the nation then they can really rise up, no pun intended.
Apparently there are condoms that play Christmas music.
And how about this for a prom dress?
Labels: Lil' Wayne
Vampire Weekend on SNL
In case you missed it last night, FMLY favorite Vampire Weekend were on SNL last night kickin' it old school. Here's the taping of "A-Punk" which I have mixed feelings about. Stage presence I thought that they were better than usual but the sound did not please me as much as it could have.
SXSW is this week, if you're attending and are having trouble choosing which parties and shows to attend I suggest visiting Oh My Rockness for help.
Labels: SXSW, Vampire Weekend
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Between Two Ferns
This is my favorite Comedian Zach Galifianakis interviewing Arrested Development and Superbad's Michael Cera.
Labels: Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis
Heartsrevolution Adds Drummer, Releases EP
Have you been wanting a proper EP from L.A.-by-way-of-N.Y.'s Heartsrevolution? Well that time has finally come.
On June 24 you can pick up your very own copy of Switchblade, a five track EP that will be released on IHEARTCOMIX. I've probably listened to it a good 30 times in the past couple of weeks and it really is incredible, I can't wait for the world to hear it. Also in Heartsrevolution news, they played on Thursday at Hiro featuring a new member, Prince Terrence from Young Love!
You can check out Heartsrevolution at SXSW playing a whopping seven shows/parties for the likes of NME, IHEARTCOMIX, Scion, Mad Decent and Vice.
Heartsrevolution - C.Y.O.A.
Labels: Heartsrevolution, IHEARTCOMIX, SXSW
Neil Patrick Harris is Spiderman
EDIT: The movie was playing automatically and was annoying me so I'm sure it was annoying everyone else, you can watch it by clicking here.
Alright, so as much as I love Neil Patrick Harris, doesn't he have anything better to do than make cameo appearances in Harold and Kumar movies and act as Spiderman in MySpace minisodes?
Alright, so as much as I love Neil Patrick Harris, doesn't he have anything better to do than make cameo appearances in Harold and Kumar movies and act as Spiderman in MySpace minisodes?
Labels: Harold and Kumar, MySpace, Neil Patrick Harris, Spiderman
Flashback! Party Sequence 3
Three Flashback! Party Sequence posts in a row!? Noah, you must be losing it!
No my friends, I am not losing it, I just love to party and I would hope that you do as well. Actually I was going to save this track for next week but I couldn't keep it from you guys too long since I've seen it popping up around the blogosphere. Anyways, if you're familiar with the work of CFCF then you must either be a fan or a real connoisseur of electronic music because he isn't a name very easy to come by. I have not yet heard a CFCF track that I didn't like making this one no exception, in fact, this might be one of my favorite electronic tracks. If you're a child of the 90's and a collector of new millennium music such as myself, this will be exactly what you want to hear. CFCF "covers" the 90's hit track by OMC, "How Bizarre." I have so many good memories tied to this song it's impossible not to like it. If you're familiar with Schneider TM's remake of The Smith's "The Light 3000," there is a very similar production style.
OMC - How Bizarre
CFCF - How Bizarre
Labels: 90s Music, CFCF, Flashback Party Sequence, OMC, Schneider TM, The Smiths
Friday, March 7, 2008
Flashback! Party Sequence 2
So here at FMLY we aim to please everyone multiple times, meaning if one person isn't happy then none of you are happy. An anonymous commenter expressed their dislike for my childhood flashback remix and I fully encourage more readers to do the same, otherwise I'll just end up posting not fun music. So lets do this Flashback! Party Sequence Friday right!
Of course, I'm not going to completely undermine myself and post a safe track like Basement Jaxx or nine Daft Punk tunes. No way, that's not my style. This african baile funk remix has a very homemade non-produced feel and I would completely expect and hope that this was made in a bedroom. The quality of the track isn't high enough to add to your bangin' Friday night DJ set at Club Cool but you can certainly bump this around friends and I promise you they'll go ape shit over it.
Afrikanner - Barney African Remix
If this song doesn't meet your desires, I'm very sorry, because it more than met mine when I first heard it. If you would like to have a song that you made or you think that others would like featured on next week's Flashback! Party Sequence, please email it to hi.noahklein@gmail.com with a 100 words or less description. Whoever sends the best song - judged completely on a matter of my opinion - will receive a couple of goodies in the mail. Please no Justice or Chromeo / 90s music remixed is highly encouraged.
Labels: Afrikanner, Barney, Flashback Party Sequence
Flashback! Party Sequence
It's Friday and you know what that means...another Flashback! Party Sequence! Wo0!
So who loves the 90's!? Well if you raised your hand then today is your fuckin' day bro! Growing up my favorite movies were Indiana Jones and The Shadow - but today we'll be focusing on Mr. Jones because tonight you'll all add this into your DJ sets and think of me. It's a remix of the Indiana Jones theme that to my best guess what made in Latin America because it has a very grassroots baile funk feel. If you know who made this, let a brotha know. Or if you speak Spanish, then maybe Artista Desconhecido actually is the name? Aiight, rock out and reminisce!
Artista Desconhecido - Indiana Jones
Also, if you go to The New School and live in Loeb Hall then watch out when you take the elevator tonight. I heard Your Majesty and DJ Ecks are gonna be spinnin' some hipster top 40oz up in that elevizzy!
Labels: Artista Desconhecido, Flashback Party Sequence, Indiana Jones
Nine Inch Nail Rainbow Head
[image from BrooklynVegan]
Nine Inch Nail Rainbows - the long awaited debut Radiohead collaboration with Nine Inch Nails has confirmed to headline the Chicago music festival, Lollapalooza.
I'm just kiddin' ya.
Lollapalooza has confirmed that Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails will be SEPARATELY headlining the festival taking place August 1-3. What, no Jack Johnson?
Labels: Brooklyn Vegan, Lollapalooza, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead
AMRCN APPRL
Want more out of your FMLY?
Alright, so I'll be the first to admit it, but FMLY is not QUITE perfect, we do have some very minor hard to see flaws that I don't know if anyone has caught onto. Anyways, if you would like to see something on FMLY that we haven't provided you, this would be the creative space to leave those words of wisdom. More interviews? Ticket giveaways? Album giveaways? Send you to space? Folks, we can do it all if you let us know what it is that you want! We're all FMLY and we want to be the happiest FMLY ever!
Labels: FMLY Events
Shy Children Make Great Lovers
Alright, so Shy Child is my electronic car music jamz while I'm home in Los Angeles and driving around at night. Whenever my peeps hop in the car they're all like, "Man, what is that fresh sound that i hear!? I need this music to breath!" Alright, so maybe they're not that dramatic, but in an indie kid fashion they acknowledge the sound and inquire about burning the CD to put on a mixtape to convert to a vinyl to originally press for their world-class collection. Okay, so they're not that dramatic either, but you should just listen to Shy Child so you get the idea. New album, Noise Won't Stop out May 5 on Kill Rock Stars!
Shy Child - Drop The Phone
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Girl Talk Murders Seattle
I'm not too hip to say that I like Girl Talk, even though he now shares the same fans as Fall Out Boy - who I actually happen to have a soft spot for. I'll just flat out admit it - I [still] love Girl Talk, I always have and I always will - a week ago I would have told you that the mashup party was dead, but just from getting back into Night Ripper mode today I have been so horribly wrong. Maybe the mashup is dead, but Girl Talk doesn't mashup...he takes you through a timeline of your life through music - from Elton John to Smashing Pumpkins to Biggie to Grizzly Bear - listening to Girl Talk is like taking a walking tour through your memories as they associate with these songs. It's one thing to hear Justice with Chromeo - nobody want to. It's another to hear The Verve with the Ying Yang Twins. Anyways, I've had a sour taste in my mouth lately for Night Ripper, just because I think that I was bitter about Greg's success and what a fad he had become, but after downloading his live set from Seattle awhile back it's like I'm discovering him for the first time all over again. I highly recommend this download if you miss the good old days. Happy 2am everybody!
Girl Talk - Girl Talk Murders Seattle.zip [via Mega Upload]
Labels: Girl Talk
Santogold's "L.E.S. Artistes" Video
[FMLY's Your Majesty performing with Spank Rock, Santogold and Benny Blanco at the 2007 MTVu Awards]
It's going to be any day now that Santogold breaks out into the "indie" mainstream of MTV2, Fuse and the like so before that happens I'd like to publicly bid her farewell. Santi, at home you will always have your loyal fans and FMLY that have been with you for so long, when you're done in the limelight don't be afraid to step back down and chill with us. Everyone, this would be the time to tell your friends that you listen to Santogold before all hell breaks loose and she gets remixed by Justice. Today marks the crucial step in her career - Santi's video for "L.E.S. Artistes" (Lower East Side Represent!) is now on Youtube and will no doubt be received with the same praise of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes." This also means that you should buy whatever Santogold music that you can get your hands on before the prices go up...she's like gold. Wait, no, Santogold!
Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes (XXXChange Remix)
Labels: Santogold, XXXchange, Your Majesty, Youtube
Songs from the Crypt
Exactly one year ago just after the 2007 Coachella line-up came out everyone seemed to "discover" Girl Talk and no matter where you went Night Ripper was soundtrack of your town. Well it's March 2008 and I haven't heard anyone mention the name of Greg Gillis' DJ'ing alias in months - well with his new album in the works and some unearthed tracks, FMLY is going to begin the resurgence! Diplo posted this old Bonde do Role remix that never reached the light of the blogosphere, it's what you'd expect from the guy and nice mp3 to add to your mashup remix collection.
Bonde do Role - Gasolina (Girl Talk Megamix)
Labels: Bonde do Role, Coachella, Girl Talk
Black Moth Super Rainbow
Black Moth Super Rainbow have been one of my favorite bands for about a year now. These days it is very rare to be able to say that a band is truly original but in todays music scene that's exactly what you can find in Black Moth Super Rainbow. In fact, it's hard to find anything that captures what they even come close to except for maybe a couple of Gary Numan tracks from the 1970's. Their album Dandelion Gum, which came out last year will take you on an electronic journey to a place you could never imagine. According to the band each of the 16 songs on this album are to represent a different candy-induced freak-out from witches in the forest. Although they are abstract, it very easy for almost anyone to enjoy. In fact, I've been listening to it at least once a week since it came out. As soon as I heard them, I fell in love. "Finally," I thought "music that can take me somewhere new but still makes sense to me as music". It makes sense that this album took three years to make. It's a difficult task to make such a electronic landscape feel so organic.
It's just strange I didn't post this earlier. Seriously, find some really good speakers and turn this shit up. Look out because they are on tour right now. These guys are surrounded in mystery. I tried to get a video interview with them but they said they don't grant video interviews or for that matter audio interviews but if you go to their myspace you can see the closest thing to an interview with them.
Black Moth Super Rainbow - Drippy Eye
Labels: Black Moth Super Rainbow, BMSR
My Gil Mantera Party Dream
I just posted this over at iheart, you guys should get in on the info as well.
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Ohio's own Gil Mantera's Party Dream have been a band that I've found myself quite fond of since catching them live in NYC with Team Robespierre some time ago. Their music is clearly reminiscent of 80s synth-pop classics, their live sets are decorated with over the top improvisational performances by the brother duo, Gil Mantera and Ultimate Donny, and I think that the video for "Elmo's Wish" looks a lot like Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction" - what's not to love! If you find yourself at a Party Dream show there is no doubt that you're going to have a Dan Deacon of a good time. Coincidentally, you can see them live this Saturday at iheart's New Check Yo' Ponytail with Mahjongg.
Video for Elmo's Wish
Gil Mantera's Party Dream - Elmo's wish
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Ohio's own Gil Mantera's Party Dream have been a band that I've found myself quite fond of since catching them live in NYC with Team Robespierre some time ago. Their music is clearly reminiscent of 80s synth-pop classics, their live sets are decorated with over the top improvisational performances by the brother duo, Gil Mantera and Ultimate Donny, and I think that the video for "Elmo's Wish" looks a lot like Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction" - what's not to love! If you find yourself at a Party Dream show there is no doubt that you're going to have a Dan Deacon of a good time. Coincidentally, you can see them live this Saturday at iheart's New Check Yo' Ponytail with Mahjongg.
Video for Elmo's Wish
Gil Mantera's Party Dream - Elmo's wish
Labels: Gil Mantera's Party Dream, IHEARTCOMIX, Mahjongg
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Interview With Why?
I will be interviewing Why? this friday at NHM. This is your chance to ask Why? that burning question you've had on your mind. I will be accepting questions for the interview until Friday at 3. Just comment here with your name and city (if you want).
Why? - The Hollows
News from the Sigur Ros camp this morning:
Sigur Ros and YouTube make a little bit of history this Friday (Mar 7) with the band taking over the entire front page of the site around the world for a whole day, becoming the first group to ever have a feature-length music DVD streamed on the channel, with their acclaimed 'Heima' documentary shown in its complete 97-minute glory.
All 12 available slots on YouTube's home page will be devoted to the Icelandic quartet for a full 24-hours, putting them before a global audience of hundreds of millions. The link-up follows the success of 'Minn Heima', a competition hosted by YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/group/MinnHeima) for fans of the band to create their own little version of 'Heima', using audio and video clips posted online. The 10 best entries, as judged by the band, will be featured on the home page, alongside the film itself, as well as a special message from the band, taking time off from recording their new album in Reykjavik.
Simultaneous with the YouTube promotion, the band will launch www.sigurros.com, giving away a free audio-visual download clip of the song 'Ny Batteri' filmed live in Reykjavik in the summer of 2006 as part of the Heima tour. 'Ny Batteri' is just one of a dozen additional songs not featured in the film that the band are intending to make available via the site in the near future. Information about the forthcoming album will also be revealed via www.sigurros.com…
Sigur Ros - Hljómalind
IHEARTCOMIX SXSW BLOWOUT!
You're going to throw a fit when you see the artists that are playing the two iheartcomix SXSW showcases, I nearly cried. So it appears that this is what Franki Chan and crew have been working so hard on these past months, incredible! I'm extremely excited to see where iheart goes in '08.
But it gets better...
Black Lips - Veni Vedi Veci (Diplo Remix)
Labels: IHEARTCOMIX, SXSW
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Exclusive Teenagers Music
[photo of FMLY's Your Majesty with The Teenagers, by Nicole Reber]
So I won't say where this song came from, but it fell out of the sky and right into my hard drive just moments ago. This is the official Delorean remix of The Teenagers' first American single, "Love No," WORLD PREMIERING right here on FMLY!
You can peep their recently released video for "Love No" featuring me right here and watch an interview that I had with The Teens right here. The "Love No" single featuring this remix will be released March 10.
The Teenagers - Love No (Delorean Remix)
Labels: The Teenagers
Party Time 2000 and 8.
So I've gotta give major props to Louisiana's son (but Chicago livin'), Party Time 2000, who has been hard at work putting out nothing but solid jamz since the dawn of the millennium. He's been getting big in '08 prepping for the release of his much talked about EP - but until that sees the light of the internet PT2K has been kind enough to compile Ladies Night, a mixtape featuring remixes of female artists. I can't wait for this EP to drop, so when it does, you'll be the first to know.
Tracklist:
Peg Roussel - Unforever
Fergie - Glamorous
Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
L'il Mama - Lip Gloss
EllenLovesEverything - Sexy Dance
Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
Labels: Party Time 2000
Obama's Arcade Fire Continues
The Arcade Fire rocked for change last night in Ohio as they played in support of Obama. By my logic...if Jenna Bush likes the Arcade Fire and [very stereotypically] Texans like Bush, then doesn't that mean that Texans will vote for Obama? Well, hopefully.
If you're in a voting region, don't skip this primary...seriously!
And if you're new to this blog - FMLY does officially support Obama, as well as the FMLY BNDS.
Labels: Barack Obama, Meals For Children, Nephews, The Arcade Fire
Remember 2007?
Remember Fujiya & Miyagi's album Transparent Things (Tirk)? I'm talking about the rerelease in 2007 for you music geeks out there. Well just in case you forgot, here's a reminder. Quit refreshing Hype Machine looking for the best new music and chill, listen to some F&M and let the reminiscing begin - you'll feel much better, I promise. Also recommended is a nice jog to "Collarbone."
Fujiya & Miyagi - Collarbone
ABX - The Next Collarbone
Labels: ABX, Fujiya Miyagi
Monday, March 3, 2008
Your Majesty's New EP
FMLY's resident DJ/remixer, Your Majesty, is giving away his music stating that, "Music should be free. I didn't pay for any software because I work mostly on Garageband and my Ableton Live demo so there is no reason for me to charge for my music. From now on all of my songs will be posted for free download, just like my boy Party Time 2000." YM has also announced via MS bulletin that he will release a follow-up to 2007's Before I Sold Out EP entitled I Need To Speak To Mary-Kate - the first glimpse at the new EP will be available later this week.
[Picture by August]
Your Majesty - Collateral Damage (feat. Girl Talk and Noah York City) [recorded and performed live Feb2007]
Labels: FMLY Events, Girl Talk, Noah York City, Party Time 2000, Your Majesty
Vampire Bush
Vampire Weekend will be on SNL Saturday which will be loads of fun to watch from my TV with poor sound.
Also, President Bush's daughter, Jenna, loves The Arcade Fire and The National...will she be at Coachella with McCain's music blogging daughter?
Also, President Bush's daughter, Jenna, loves The Arcade Fire and The National...will she be at Coachella with McCain's music blogging daughter?
Labels: The Arcade Fire, The National, Vampire Weekend
Happy 3oh!3 Day
Happy 3oh!3 Day (3/3/08) everyone! 3oh!3 is a great white boy electro rap band from Boulder, CO. They're a party to see live so make sure to check them out at Bamboozle and Warped Tour. To celebrate the day you can listen to their MySpace, download their song below, buy their album from iTunes, watch the video for "Holler Till You Pass Out" below, or go get some head (refer to video).
3oh!3 - I'm Not Coming To Your Party Girl
Labels: 3oh3
More Head! Radio, that is.
So the rumors have been confirmed, Radiohead WILL be headlining San Francisco's Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival taking place August 22-24 at Golden Gate Park.
After all of these Radiohead festivals with Jack Johnson, I wouldn't be surprised if they plan some sort of undesired collaboration together.
Labels: Radiohead
Winona Sennett
Winona Ryder revealed that she is engaged to Blake Sennett, a guitarist in the indie rock band Rilo Kiley, at the fall 2008 Valentino fashion show in Paris. In addition to the surprising engagement, she and Sennett have been working on a film Water Pill and she'll soon start filming The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. Winona has had a history of romances with rockers ranging from Soul Asylum's Dave Primer to Counting Crows' Adam Druitt, prompting former BFF Courtney Love to remark, "You're no-one in music until you have feuded with me or until you sleep with Winona." [Thanks Getty]
What the FUUUUCCCCKKKK! I always kept my fingers crossed for Jenny [Lewis] and Blake once more.
Lewis is currently working on her next solo album which features appearances by the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson, M. Ward, the lovely actress/singer Zooey Deschanel and Elvis Costello. [Thanks BV]
EDIT: Us Mag has confirmed that Sennett and Ryder are NOT engaged.
Labels: Rilo Kiley
Nine Inch Nails Release the Ghosts (for free)
Ghosts I-IV is a collection of 36 untitled instrumental tracks recorded last fall over a period of 10 weeks. The end result is nearly 2 hours of widely varied bodies of work with no limitations from record companies. It has been released in a scale of different packages from 9 free downloads to a $300 ultra deluxe limited edition package. You can find all the package listings including the free downloads here.
Labels: free album, Nine Inch Nails
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Dr. Dog's Passing Away
For the past 5 years or so psychedelic pop/rock band Dr. Dog has been keeping some secrets from us. Well the secrets are out this Tuesday with the release of Passed Away which is a collection Lo-Fi home recordings from here and there. If you are a hard core Dr. Dog fan you may have heard some of these songs on a mix tape (and I do mean tape). Here is a good song from Passed Away.
A Long Time Ago - Dr. Dog
Labels: Dr. Dog, Passed Away
What's Good This Week
Happy Birthday Mikhail Gorbachev who turned 77 today.
A few albums will be released during Gorbachev's birthday week that I've been looking forward to and if you have have as well then maybe we should join eHarmony and call it a match!
Ghostland Observatory's Robotique Majestique will be released via Trashy Moped on Tuesday.
Ghostland Observatory - Heavy Heart
Ladyhawk's Shots will be released via Jagjaguwar.
Ladyhawk - I Don't Always Know What You're Saying
Apples in Stereo are reissuing three previous albums - The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone, Fun Trick Noisemaker and Her Wallpaper Reverie.
Flogging Molly's Float comes out on Tuesday if you're down with that - I'm still stuck on that Drunken Lullabies CD.
And here is some music news that you may want to know that I haven't been on top of the past week - it'll be good for conversation.
Tokyo Police Club released a new song from their forthcoming, Elephant Shell (Saddle Creek).
Tokyo Police Club - In A Cave
Playboy's SXSW party at The 301 will include performances by Justice, Moby, MGMT, The Rub and The Heavy along with special appearances by 10 of the Playboy Playmates from the last 10 years.
Here is the new Gnarls Barkley video for their song "Run" (feat. Justin Timberlake) off of their forthcoming album, The Odd Couple (Downtown/Atlantic).
Did I miss anything that you're interested in (besides Beach House)?
Labels: In The Week
Sunday Blues
It's a pretty slow Sunday - the L.A. marathon is today though, so I guess for the Kenyan's it's incredibly quick. The Anamanaguchi Brooklyn weekend was a success despite the technical difficulties and we got some light snow in Manhattan the past couple of days. Here are a couple of songs that'll get you into the Sunday swing of things.
Beirut just plays beautiful music that is great for Sunday mornings.
Beirut - A Sunday Smile (Live on KEXP)
My friend Molly made this song with her friend Milo some time back. I don't remember the band name that they came up with but I absolutely love the song.
Molly Gonzalez - Lazy Sunday
Labels: Beirut, Molly Gonzalez, Sunday
Saturday, March 1, 2008
New Teenagers Video
I posted this on IHEARTCOMIX today
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The Carolyn London directed video for The Teenagers' first American single, "Love No," was released via The Teens website this week. Filmed in a Brooklyn studio, the video features ten young faces - myself included - on roller skates, making out, eating whipped cream and just having a wholesome time. From an insider's perspective, it was a great shoot but I think that my eating a pint of whipped cream out of someone else's mouth should have totally made the cut. The "Love No" single will be released March 10 followed by the physical release of Reality Check (XL/Merok) on March 18. Until then you can watch an interview that iheartcomix previously had with The Teens while they were in New York.
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The Carolyn London directed video for The Teenagers' first American single, "Love No," was released via The Teens website this week. Filmed in a Brooklyn studio, the video features ten young faces - myself included - on roller skates, making out, eating whipped cream and just having a wholesome time. From an insider's perspective, it was a great shoot but I think that my eating a pint of whipped cream out of someone else's mouth should have totally made the cut. The "Love No" single will be released March 10 followed by the physical release of Reality Check (XL/Merok) on March 18. Until then you can watch an interview that iheartcomix previously had with The Teens while they were in New York.
Labels: The Teenagers
Bonde do Role's New Cast
So as you should know, baile funk sensation Bonde do Role lost their lead singer/MC Marina a short while ago and have been keeping it up as a male duo since. Gorky and Pedro dropped some heavy news via a MySpace bulletin tonight, this is what they said, "we'd like everyone to welcome our 2 new MCs - laura taylor and ana bernardino... they're more than awesome, they're warriors (we've met them through a reality tv show we had here on mtv brazil, so again... real warriors!)." Hopefully all will turn out well, Pedro and Marina had such a strong chemistry that I'm crossing my fingers can be replaced and not affect the sound. Oh, and a fun fact, Bonde do Role means "jellybean" in Portuguese.
Also, thanks to all of the downloads you guys are doing from this blog, we're pretty much out of bandwidth. So if you experience trouble downloading older files in the next week it's because you enjoyed these ones so much. Thanks!
Bonde do Role - Solta O Frango (Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya Ya Remix)
Labels: Bonde do Role
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