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Adam “MCA” Yauch, 8.5.64 – 5.4.12
I’ve been listening to the Beastie Boys since I was 13 years old. That’s a startling thought. In junior high, I was one of those kids who could, and did, recite the entirety of “Paul Revere”. I still have my vinyl of License to Ill. They were kind of goofy and, in retrospect, kind … Read more
Two Man Gentlemen Band: We’re gonna get our stomachs pumped!
First, I’d like to offer my sincere gratitude to the Two Man Gentlemen Band for writing and recording the song “Tikka Masala”, for it is that song that finally dislodged Hall and Oates’ “Sara Smile” from my brainpan after a three-day residency. (I will admit to unironically enjoying a healthy portion of the Hall … Read more
Y’all Need to Listen To This: Father John Misty, Fear Fun
Fear Fun, by Father John Misty (aka J. Tillman) is: the soundtrack for an adventure. Not the twee hipster kind either; to paraphrase NTSIB-friend Cam Rogers, this is music for the bad ideas that will end in bruises. Or possibly with In-and-Out fries, consumed slowly while perched on the hood of a van, watching the … Read more
Jonathan Coulton: First of May
Jonathan Coulton just put a new record out and is about to head out on tour. This is a classic of his oeuvre:
Boom Chick: Shake Can Well
I’m late in posting about this, but you should know that Boom Chick have a limited edition 7″ vinyl and download available, comprising their songs “Shake Can Well” and “Sweaty Dress” with bonus track “Sharkbite”. I caught these kids at Deep Blues Fest last year, and they were a wonderful surprise. Engaging and hard-rocking, the … Read more
Saturday Matinee: Music is the Weapon
This 1982 documentary paints a deep and complex portrait of a deep and complex man, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.
More from Cold Specks
We had a very positive response when we posted Cold Specks’ “Holland” back in February. Here’s a new one with that same beautiful voice, called “Blank Maps”. And if you follow this link, you can hear Cold Specks covering Swans’ “Reeling the Liars In”. A sophisticated, intriguing, and wonderfully-executed choice. Cold Specks’ … Read more
A Good Read, a Good Listen, and a Good Drink: Rubber City Review
It’s a simple yet sublime pleasure, and just thinking about it can make you feel a little calmer, a little more content. Imagine: You bring out one of the good rocks glasses (or your favorite mug or a special occasion tea cup) and pour a couple fingers of amber liquid (or something dark and … Read more
Shana Falana: In the Light
I have a mix I call “Chill Out Drown Out” for when I need to, well, chill out, and also drown out extraneous noise around me. Its music that enables me to calm down and concentrate on important tasks like memorizing the finer points of real property law, or, you know, just provides a chunk … Read more
Liars: No. 1 Against the Rush
I was introduced to Liars via 2010′s Sisterworld album, and it was one of those experiences that made me ask, “Damn, how am I just hearing about this band now?” Their sound, ranging from moody, off-kilter grooves to straight-up screaming punk blasts, littered liberally with striking and jagged imagery, really caught me. (Even my … Read more