17 October 2008, 9:16 pm - Podcast - Episode 27

Seen at: 7 inches

Podcast Episode 27 - Matt can't use the record player (anymore?)....he tries to play Don Cab, and Mattress. We disagree. He plays more random crap blindly out of my pile of 7"'s. Not to spoil the suspense, but Matt picks the mayyors! The unicorn rainbow one. He rightly thinks they are an 'ironic' band and proceeds to insult them on every level...but that means he's a fan. We like. We play the Mr. Jews! Amazing! The start of it all....(see post #1). I've never heard it, and now realize the joke is on me. Ha Ha. Lastly Dread Astaire is played...

17 October 2008, 5:50 pm - Mr. Oizo - Lambs Anger Promo Video

Seen at: Showtrotta

Here's a promo video for Lambs Anger, the new album from Mr. Oizo, out on Ed Banger Records November 17th. More info on the release including the tracklisting and cover art can be found here. Since my previous post, another track from the album "Two Takes It" has been made available for streaming on Mr. Oizo's myspace. Check that out and the promo below:

17 October 2008, 5:00 pm - Bagels & Beer Band Profile: Oxford Collapse

Seen at: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted

Who: Oxford Collapse Location: Brooklyn, NY Slot: 5:15pm, Downstairs Why You Should Skip Work to Come See Them: Since seeing them obliterate Glasslands once a few years ago I have been a devoted fan of Oxford Collapse and have asked them to play just about every show I've ever put on. Yes, they said no each of those times but my persistence has finally paid off and Oxford Collapse will finally be

17 October 2008, 4:00 pm - Bagles & Beer Band Profile: Women

Seen at: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted

Who: Women Location: Alberta, CA Slot: 4:30pm, Downstairs Why You Should Skip Work to Come See Them:My original plan for my CMJ party was to have a New York versus the world but apparently my international influence is sorely lacking and I wound up with a New York centric lineup. The only international band I had any luck getting were Women who I am super excited about seeing because I love their

17 October 2008, 3:00 pm - Bagels & Beer Band Profile: The Lisps

Seen at: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted

Who: The Lisps Location: Brooklyn, NY Slot: 5:00pm, Upstairs Why You Should Skip Work to See Them: The Lisps were one of the first bands I ever truly latched onto as a result of writing this website, so to see how they've grown over the years is quite a treat to me and I'm honored to have them headlining the upstairs portion of my show. Granted the tight confined of the record shop might be a

17 October 2008, 2:17 pm - austerity program 7" on Hydrahead

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Where the hell have I been? Austerity Program kicks ass.I made a note of this being available at Aquarius and I just got around to giving this band a good listen. First off...I feel like there are a few different camps of instrumental rock:The Epic, drawn out emotional distortion instrumental of Explosions in the sky, This will destroy you, Red Sparrowes.The mathy, jazz freakout technical fest of Tortoise, Don Cab, the Foals and finally a combination of the two....the minimal math distortion, uber metal of The Fucking Champs, Shellac and maybe, A Minor Forest. This fits into that final category...it's technical metal and then this vocal comes in that's Albini-esque yelling...and with a sense of humor.But I'm listening to song 17b (all the 'songs' are titled this way - they say to take it up with Don Cab...no one gives them shit about their names) and I love the way it changes into more and more stuttered punches of bass....real primitive and hypnotic....this can't be a drum machine. They mention a drum machine every other sentence in their bio. The guitar follows the kick, then it's off the kick, then a high hat alternates...it's so ordered and these lyrics are really ridiculous, I mean people will look at you funny..and little kids hide this from your parents, they will start to ask all kinds of questions and make you go to Sunday School and see councilors.Austerity Program: Limited new Hydra Head 7" from this way cool metallic drum machine noise rock duo.Available from aquarius...all gone from Hydrahead.The podcast is on it's way...you can be sure it's me and Matt, drunker then last week.

17 October 2008, 2:00 pm - This Week's Tour News

Seen at: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted

Who: King Khan & BBQ Show When: November 29th + 30th Where: Music Hall of Williamsburg + Bowery Ballroom More Dates Thoughts: King Khan has been one of those artists that have helped defined 2008 for me. His performances with his Shrines at the South Street Seaport and Pitchfork were two of the best sets I saw all year and my missing him at McCarren made me want to stab myself in the face. This

17 October 2008, 1:43 pm - GRUM + FutureFlashs + Woah Remix Contest

Seen at: Jacuzzi Killers

    Who doesn’t enjoy tons of maxed out compressors working ass backwards, heavy filtering, and huge unison bass lines? I know I do. FutureFlashs brings that and all the other components together that give you the right to come up with a name and put remix after it. Not too much changed from the original though and GRUM is holding a remix [...]

16 October 2008, 5:00 pm - Bagels & Beer Band Profile: Dan Friel

Seen at: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted

Who: Dan Friel Location: Brooklyn, NY Slot: 3:45pm, Downstairs Why You Should Skip Work To See Him: 5 Questions: Dan Friel is playing a single CMJ showcase as a solo performer and this is it. As if you need more incentive then that to catch the synthetic mastermind behind Parts & Labor, let's just say that his performances are quickly becoming legendary around these parts. After this show Dan

16 October 2008, 4:11 pm - Hipster Bailout! - Specially Priced Tickets Available For Pete Tong Presents "Insiders Music Series" Live At The Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza

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New York, NY- The economy may have fallen on hard times, but that is no reason any New Yorker should have to miss the premiere of Pete Tong's "Insiders Music Series" on October 24th at The Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza which has become one of the most anticipated events of CMJ week. To prevent this impending crisis we are introducing the "Hipster Bailout" plan. Beginning today a limited number of tickets will be made available for $30.00 while supplies last. Once exhausted, a second limited allotment of tickets will be made available for $40.00 with all tickets returning to normal pricing once these allotments are fulfilled or the day prior to the event, whichever comes first.The new ticket prices haven't gone into effect yet, but should be here at some point today. Get up on it!In case you were wondering/obsessively planning your CMJ-ing:Pete Tong Presents "Insiders Music Series" Set Times:Doors: 7PMSoulwax's 'Part Of The Weekend Never Dies' Screening: 8:00-9:00Rob Da Bank: 9:00-10:00The Whip: 10:00-10:30Rob Da Bank: 10:30-11:00Luciano: 11:00-12:00Late Of The Pier: 12:00-12:30James Lavelle: 12:30-1:30Soulwax: 1:30-2:30Pete Tong: 2:30-3:302manydjs: 3:30-closeAnother awesome related development:In a ground breaking move; international top rated radio program, BBC Radio 1's "Essential Mix" will be recording the entire performance to broadcast globally on Friday, October 31st. The Essential Mix has established a tradition of broadcasting the hottest live dance and DJ events throughout the world; from Ibiza to the UK and now the Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza, attendees of the premier Insiders event will become a part of history.Also good to know:With an extended night of music, The Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza will be implementing a special re-entry policy. Ticket buyers will be guaranteed re-entry until 12AM. After Midnight reentry will be allowed on a first come first serve basis. A limited number of CMJ badges will also be honored.In case you missed 'em, here are some previous posts about Soulwax.