I’ve heard The Beatings’ sound before, but I’m so OK with that

In The Beatings’ press kit it says “Recommended if you like: Thermals, Broken Social Scene, Built to Spill.” While the band isn’t quite like any of those others, on first listen it’s clear they have a very familiar sound that you absolutely know. Is it overdone? Is it old hat? Is it stale? Yes, yes… Continue reading I’ve heard The Beatings’ sound before, but I’m so OK with that

Akudama drops free August EP, “Barbershop”

Our Akudama friends keep churning ’em out – they haven’t once flaked on the whole monthly free EP thing yet. Impressive stuff. Also, they’re starting to add more shows to their bill (Pianos in NYC Sept. 8, 15, and 22 + Boston’s Middle East Upstairs this Thursday, 8/6) and are gaining increasing popularity. Here’s to… Continue reading Akudama drops free August EP, “Barbershop”

Awesome new website: GimmeSound.com

So there’s a new website that’s gaining some momentum called GimmeSound.com, and I’ve poked around and concluded that it’s pretty much awesome. The main idea is, according to the site: It’s real simple. Artists upload their music. Fans download it for free. We pay artists for every download out of ad revenue, with a percentage… Continue reading Awesome new website: GimmeSound.com

The Fantastic Mr. Fox trailer is here and sufficiently quirky

For those worried that Wes Anderson’s first foray into animation would curb his distinctive quirk, well, stop being worried because this trailer is pretty much drowning in it. That’s right – his Fantastic Mr. Fox trailer hit the internet today, and it has all the wit and Bill Murray you could ever ask for. However,… Continue reading The Fantastic Mr. Fox trailer is here and sufficiently quirky

The Worst Things: 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos

The title says it all – from August 6th to 9th of this year, the 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos will take place in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Below is the 14 minute infomercial made to promote all the great music Pauly Shore stand up that’s going to go down at the fest. And the video… Continue reading The Worst Things: 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos