Kidz Bop sings Pink’s “So What” because it’s super family-friendly

Ever since Kidz Bop first came out, I’ve been waiting for them to record a kids’ version of a really inappropriate song that the executives at whatever awful company don’t realize is inappropriate. Pink’s “So What” isn’t quite what I wanted, but it’ll do, it’ll do… My favorite part about this is that the video… Continue reading Kidz Bop sings Pink’s “So What” because it’s super family-friendly

Camera Obscura lines up MONSTROUS TOUR

RAAWWWRRW!! Camera Obscura likes touring and they’ve lined up a big one. Nothing like that lame “tour” that My Bloody Valentine (aka stupid old people) set up. This one has dates everywhere. Even Pomona, CA. Oh yeah, they’re getting a show! Their upcoming full-length, My Maudlin Career, is out April 20 (UK) and April 21… Continue reading Camera Obscura lines up MONSTROUS TOUR

New Panda Bear video: “Take Pills”

Do you like art? Because I like art! I like going to modern art museums and looking at abstract sculptures (Baltimore’s “Light Yellow Chromium Plank” anyone?). But Panda Bear’s new video for the appropriately titled “Take Pills” is a even little much for me.  The colors! The shapes! The backwards talking and the grasshoppers on… Continue reading New Panda Bear video: “Take Pills”

New Young Rival video: “Your Island”

Canadians Young Rival got a little buzz this past summer with songs like “Your Island,” but the cutesy adorable indie pop song (that my Mom happens to love) finally got a video! It’s cool. Like, really cool. It kind of reminds me Old Gregg, but that’s a good thing. I love remembering the Boat Times!!… Continue reading New Young Rival video: “Your Island”

This week in concerts: We Are Scientists, Friendly Fires, Say Hi, etc.

It’s a firestorm of concerts in the D.C./Baltimore area this week and by firestorm I mean there will be a lot of solid acts coming. Lets go through the highlights, shall we? Tuesday: Friendly Fires w/ White Lies Both acts are pretty much big deals and will be on The Black Cat’s mainstage Tuesday night.… Continue reading This week in concerts: We Are Scientists, Friendly Fires, Say Hi, etc.

Balmorhea (bal-mor-ay)

I don’t know how we got sent this one but my are we lucky. Balmorhea, (pronounced bal-mor-ay) from Austin, is Rob Lowe (not that Rob Lowe) and Michael Muller, accompanied by Aisha Burns (violin), Travis Chapman (upright bass), Nicole Kern (cello), and Michael Bell (drums). Now seems like a good time to promote them as… Continue reading Balmorhea (bal-mor-ay)