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Passion Pit - “Sleepyhead” (Cassette Club Remix)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:39:00 -0800

Passion Pit - “Sleepyhead” (Cassette Club Remix)

Yes, a map can be art.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:27:19 -0800

Yes, a map can be art.

Dropa @ Doug Fir Lounge on Friday, March 5th. Listen to...

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:03:37 -0800

Dropa @ Doug Fir Lounge on Friday, March 5th.

Listen to “A New Day” and get their latest album titled “A Well Orchestrated Plan” here for free.

Hot Chip - “One Life Stand”

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:55:52 -0800

Hot Chip - “One Life Stand”

Euthanizing Sea Lions?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:04:08 -0800

Let me preface this post with a few comments about myself. I’m not a vegetarian, an animal-rights-activist, or anti-authority. I order my steak medium-rare, and once, on a youthful summer day in southern California, I burned some ants with a magnifying glass. And I liked it.

With that said, here is a story I just don’t get.

Oregon Fish and Wildlife have been setting traps near the Bonneville Dam in an effort to catch protected Sea Lions that are eating endangered Chinook Salmon. One was caught this morning and is scheduled to be euthanized at a nearby facility. A spokesperson for the organization stated they’ve been ‘trying’ to find homes for animals they capture, but have been unsuccessful thus far.

I’m not a marine bioligist (I just play one on t.v.), but why not transport the animals back to the coast? Wouldn’t this solution be less expensive and more humane? I mean, come on, they’re just going there for food. It’s not like these pesky ocean tigers are doing secret bungee jumps from the dam at night. They’re hungry and only hunting their prey as they’d do in the open water.

I sure hope the manager at Whole Foods doesn’t tie me up and take me out back one day while I’m grocery shopping. Should he set a false-floor near the Raisan Bran, I hope he’ll just drive me home instead of killing me.

Lindstrøm and Christabelle - “Lovesick”

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:46:00 -0800

Lindstrøm and Christabelle - “Lovesick”

The Black Ghosts and Lindstrøm - “I Feel Space vs....

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:45:00 -0800

The Black Ghosts and Lindstrøm - “I Feel Space vs. Something New” (mix)

Tired of overpriced drinks? Sneak it in...

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:34:19 -0800

Given the insane prices of drinks at sporting and music events, no one will blame you for sneaking in your own tasty beverage. And, when security rears its ugly head, you’d much rather not lose that “best man” flask your brother gave you at his wedding last summer. Sneak it in.

Just buy these travel shampoo bottles from your local drug store and fill them up with whatever your heart desires. Vodka, Gin, Tequila, RedBull, Yoohoo, Beer, Wine, Chicken Noodle soup. Whatever! They cost under a dollar, so you won’t feel bad pitching them after consumption.

Restoration Hardware used to sell these mini disposable flasks for just this, but I’m betting some negative PR is the real reason they’ve discontinued the product.

How much have you amassed? Simian Mobile Disco - “Audacity...

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:24:02 -0800

How much have you amassed?

Simian Mobile Disco - “Audacity Of Huge”

Update from Cut///Copy hints at their upcoming third album

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:38:00 -0800

“Dan spent the majority of 2009 re-creating the Blade Runner soundtrack on his recently acquired CS-80 synthesizer.
Note for note, arpeggio for arpeggio. Hopefully his interpretation of Vangelis’s masterpiece will eventually see the light of day.
He has also been busy re-establishing the Cutters Records empire by releasing records and hosting parties,
and occasionally rocking a fine Grizzly Adams beard.

Tim is still firmly stuck in the 90’s.
He interviewed seminal guitar band Pavement for Russh magazine
and he recently procured an original piece of Daniel Johnston artwork. It now hangs above his bed.

Mitchell has been spending his days establishing a tennis league for the indie rock community of Melbourne.
They even have special t-shirts with their name embodied on them. He tells me his serve is his biggest asset.
Feel free to contact him directly for membership.

Collectively however we have been camped out in a warehouse on the outskirts of Melbourne,
finishing writing and recording for album number 3. More on that very soon.

We’ll also be leaving Australia to join you for your respective summers playing a handful of festival and club dates,
previewing material from the forthcoming record, as well as rocking some old favorites (btw - “veteran act????!! - wtf).

Still chasing that perfect wave,
C//C
x

The dates we can tell you about so far are:
Fri. July 16th - Lisbon, Portugal @ Super Bock Super Rock
Sat. July 17th - Valencia, Spain @ Benicassim Festival
Sun. July 18th - London, England @ Lovebox Festival
Thurs. July 29th - Emmaboda, Sweden @ Emmadoba Festival

We will be announcing more dates soon.
Americans can believe some of the things you read in the newspapers.
Scandinavia get ready! Who loves you Indonesia? “

Can a map be a piece of art? Hint: Yes.

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:04:00 -0800

Can a map be a piece of art? Hint: Yes.

Dragonette - “Pick Up The Phone” (Van She mix)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:13:00 -0800

Dragonette - “Pick Up The Phone” (Van She mix)

Tiga’s 1-2-3-4 mix of Fever Ray’s - “Triangle...

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:28:00 -0800

Tiga’s 1-2-3-4 mix of Fever Ray’s - “Triangle Walks”

Whores and Hockey Players

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:22:00 -0800

A man in a Florida supermarket tries to buy half a head of lettuce.
The very young produce assistant tells him that they only sell whole heads of lettuce. The man persists and asks to see the manager.

The boy says he’ll ask his manager about it. Walking into the back room, the boy said to his manager, ‘Some asshole wants to buy half a head of lettuce.’ As he finished his sentence, he turned to find the man standing right behind him, so he added, ‘And this gentleman has kindly offered to buy the other half.’ The manager approved the deal, and the man went on his way.

Later the manager said to the boy, ‘I was impressed with the way you got yourself out of that situation earlier. We like people who think on their feet here. Where are you from, son?’ ‘Canada, sir,’ the boy replied. ‘Well, why did you leave Canada?’ the manager asked. The boy said, ‘Sir, there’s nothing but whores and hockey players up there.’ ‘Really?’ said the manager. ‘My wife is from Canada…’
‘No shit?’ replied the boy. ‘Who’d she play for?’

Canada, I love you…

Dan Black - “Symphonies” (Passion Pit mix)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:45:00 -0800

Dan Black - “Symphonies” (Passion Pit mix)

More cowbell. Tom Vek - “If You Want”

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:17:00 -0800

More cowbell.

Tom Vek - “If You Want”

S’more from Peter Bjorn and John. Remix by The Knocks.

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:25:00 -0800

S’more from Peter Bjorn and John. Remix by The Knocks.

iTunes' FREE download of the week rocks

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:37:00 -0800

Broken Bells - “The High Road”

Get this one, you won’t be sorry. Producer ‘Danger Mouse’, responsible for half of Gnarls Barkley, Gorillaz’s “Demon Days” and Beck’s “Modern Guilt” teamed up with Shins frontman, James Mercer, to create this electronic slash pop rock masterpiece. Album out March 9th.

Strange..ly good mashup of The Raconteurs and Lady Gaga titled...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:23:00 -0800

Strange..ly good mashup of The Raconteurs and Lady Gaga titled “Steady Romance” by DJ Lobsterdust. I don’t know if I like it as much as either of the originals, but it deserves a nod.

A day in the life... an ad man at W+K

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:13:00 -0800

A day in the life... an ad man at W+K