i was poking around last.fm and found a compelling add-on available for download. after a short install and configuration, this beauty popped up. i was reminded of andrew kuo's work in that it is as much aesthetically pleasing as it is nerdy. click here for the application (in zip file). unfortunately, if you're a mac kind of person, it ain't gonna work. i propose this, however, if anyone reading this has a last.fm profile and a mac as well, i will make one for you (you only need to enter a username). i'm going to assume the number of people that applies to is less than 5. keep it hood.
-awed eo sir fass
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
2007-2008 Visualized
Monday, June 09, 2008
Band: Passion Pit
I tried to blog about the new Sigur Ros album this morning, but patently incapable of figuring out simple html code, I was overcome with an insurmountable mountain of fail. That's okay, we blog about Sigur Ros a lot. You know the drill, cop that leak.
Let me tell you about this other band named Passion Pit. I got the inside scoop from our new reporter in the field (Chicago, to be specific). Apparently, this band is the hottest act in Boston right now, opening for the likes of Girl Talk and Death Cab for Cutie. They make soulful lo-fi electro-jams, and I for one, am digging it. Recent college graduates, these guys seem to have a lot of upside, with substantially less hype than some other bands. so, give them a listen and feel it like this guy feels doug martsch.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
bum flame monster
remember menomena? torn jeans, plaid shirts, early 90's? well, everybody's favorite heavy metal supergroup made a muxtape of b-sides and rarities. take a look.
oh, and on a semi-related note, the ongoing r. kelly trial sounds bananas.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
much ado about everything
people ask me all the time, "how much do you think the average baby panda weighs?" having no idea how to respond, i blurt out something regarding a hot new band i like or cautionary tale about poisonous berries. considering it's usually the former, i figured i'd relate the same information without the rigmarole of waiting for someone to ask me to estimate the measurement of the gravitational force acting on a baby mammal. as my one-time roommate from minnesota might snarkily assert, "it's basic zoology." indeed, my ice-fishing friend, indeed it is.
recently, there have been a number of records that made me go, "oh, i wish i had a blog to write many great things about this record!". moments later, i realize i do, indeed, have a blog for that specific purpose and promptly drop whatever i'm doing to buy myself a celebratory confectionery treat.
Broken Social Scene Presents: Brendan Canning
classic BSS.
Chris and Mollie - The Palm Tree
thanks grace
David Ramos - This Up Here
a little bit folky, a little bit hip hop. a big sound with a dash of cuteness.
The Dodos - Visiter
from what i've heard, they put on a great live show. i can see why -- fun, fierce songs.
First Aid Kit - Plaits
uncluttered arrangements laced with top shelf vocals. each song seems to unfold into a beautiful, sprawling gem. riyl múm (and i know you do)
Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight
get really excited, then prepare to be broken down by scott hutchinson's sad scottish warble. great album.
Islands - Arm's Way
i like islands a lot. just try not to imagine yourself riding a jetski through flaming hoops and lassoing evil laser sharks while listening to "the arm"
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
New Sigur Ros Album Art! ... WTF!
The album titled, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, meaning, wait... I don't know what that means, maybe it has something to do with this awesome cover. Your guess is as good as mine. Maybe it's Icelandic for, "lets take off all our clothes and run through a field?" I hope so. Album is coming out June 23rdish?
Sunday, June 01, 2008
We Own the Sky
For people that know me well it is no secret that the only band I really listen to is m83. I got to see them live at the Doug Fir for the first time about a week ago. The show pretty much blew me away. They played a mix of songs from all of their albums except digital waves (which is an excellent ambient record, mostly because it doesn't have drums). The song I listen to most off of the new album, Saturdays=Youth is called "We Own the Sky." They started playing it while I was in a bathroom stall pouring a beer from my backpack into a Heineken that my friend from one of the opening acts got me. Anyways, it wouldn't all fit into the bottle and the head was going everywhere. My only option left was to just chug my beer in the bathroom stall and run back out there. Pretty Awesome.
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