Pillow Fights & Boxing Tuesday

Shut it, L.A.!

2012-01-23T13:58:00.000-05:00

Although I am not totally sure, I think this video helps strengthen my argument that L.A. is the worst, and so I like it. A+, Hospitality!

Lightning Love Lightning Love Lightning Love Love Love

2012-01-17T12:19:00.002-05:00

I'm SO excited to finally get some new music from Lightning Love. Though I keep accidentally calling the new EP "Girls Like Me," because I know THIS girl sure does...

"Take me to Miami, we can hold handies..."

2012-01-17T09:27:00.000-05:00

Have you been listening to the new Leslie Hall album Destination Friendship over and over for the past week or so? No? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

"Oh no... I've got watermelon ALL over my HEAD!"

2012-01-11T14:26:00.002-05:00

Austra put out one of my favorite records of 2011, and they're kicking off 2012 right with a new video for the song "Spellwork." The video clearly aims to prove two things: 1. Nobody in this band is weird 2. Witches are real. The last 30 seconds or so of "Spellwork" was clearly inspired by this:

"I'll never see that girl again..."

2012-01-11T11:27:00.002-05:00

Ack! The first single from the new Magnetic Fields album! The news that they'd be putting out a new record in 2012 on MERGE RECORDS was basically all the proof I needed that this year was going to be amazing. The Magnetic Fields - Andrew in Drag by MergeRecords

"Why aren't you ever with me?"

2012-01-09T10:35:00.000-05:00

There are so many records I'm looking forward to in 2012, but the one I'm possibly most excited about is the new one from Detroit's own Lightning Love. If I were a pacer (I'm not generally; I have other ways in which I express my impatience and anxiety like tearing at my cuticles, screaming into a pillow or setting piles of old National Geographics on fire in my backyard), there would be some

My 20 Favorite Records of 2011

2011-12-22T14:51:00.001-05:00

1. Jennifer O’Connor - I Want What You Want (Kiam) I knew this record would make it onto my year end list before I even heard it because I kind of have a thing for Jennifer O’Connor. What I didn’t realize, was that Jennifer O’Connor had a year like mine, and that this record would be a document of the ups, downs, fears and doubts a whole lot of change and uncertainty will drag you through.

Best Bollywood songs of 2011

2011-12-15T14:14:00.005-05:00

I've seen a lot of Bollywood movies this year. I mean, I do that every year, but this year I decided to collect all my favorite songs from various movies and make a Best of Bollywood mix. Just like you've always wanted!I've seen most of these movies, and while I certainly can't vouch for them all being good films, they all managed to contain at least one song I thought was awesome. So I made a

Do you hate Christmas music?

2011-12-12T11:37:00.001-05:00

Even after watching this? Well, then you're dumb.

"I'm not sure what happiness means..."

2011-12-02T12:58:00.002-05:00

You're going to this, right? Good.

Jingles Going Steady

2011-12-01T09:52:00.005-05:00

It's here, it's here! The only Christmas music release that warms my winter-heart: the annual Suburban Sprawl Music Holiday Sampler! This year I'm especially excited because it is serving as the debut of my new band with Sunil Sawani called A Lady Never Tells. Our track "Greyhound Bus On Christmas Day" is the first on disc 2. It's a depressing song that I hope mothers will sing to their children

"Believe me, you need me..."

2011-11-29T11:47:00.005-05:00

So, you're gonna go to Pontiac tonight to see Austra, right? Because you have a brain? ALSO, for those of you who have foolishly waited to purchase their amazingly good record Feel It Break, your foolishness is hereby rewarded: Domino just today is releasing a digital deluxe version of the record with nine bonus tracks. One of which is this chillingly beautiful cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying."

There, there, ghost... don't be cry.

2011-11-28T15:44:00.003-05:00

Sometimes I forget how much I like Ann Arbor's Chris Bathgate. This came out on Halloween or thereabouts, but who says you can only enjoy monster and ghost themed videos at the end of October? That shit's good for any day of the year.

Morrissey at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, TX Tuesday Nov. 15

2011-11-17T10:17:00.013-05:00

Set list:I Want The One I Can't HaveYou Have Killed MeYou're The One For Me, FattyBlack CloudThe Kid's A LookerMaladjustedFirst Of The Gang To DieAction Is My Middle NameOuija Board, Ouija BoardMeat Is MurderI'm Throwing My Arms Around ParisEveryday Is Like SundaySpeedwayAll The Lazy DykesSatellite Of LoveScandinaviaI Know It's Over----Still Ill

"We need you here..."

2011-11-09T16:07:00.003-05:00

I reviewed the new Crooked Fingers record for Collapse Board. The short version is that I love it. The longer version can be read here. Not doing anything tonight? Go to the Magic Stick and see Crooked Fingers live. I have no doubt it'll be a great show.

My five favorite lines from Amazon one-star reviews of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

2011-11-09T14:32:00.004-05:00

"I went into this hoping to prove the critics wrong, but 30 minutes into it, I could see why FWWM received most of it's positive press in Japan.""Most of the actors did a fine job diespite the fact that the script seems like it was written by a 16 year old heroin addict that had only seen a handful of episodes.""The lead actress' performance could be described as 'not believable as a human being.

In case you missed the Little Scream show (and I know you did)...

2011-11-07T16:13:00.004-05:00

... here's a little write up I did about it for Collapse Board. And if she's coming to your city, seriously go. Totally worth your time.

Punk Rock Friday? Punk Rock Friday!

2011-11-04T09:09:00.002-04:00

Here's a little punk for your Punk Rock Friday - two brand new songs by Detroit's own Waxgordon:Fear Burden Blues by Waxgordon

Caroline as my witness...

2011-11-02T14:45:00.002-04:00

... this show totally snuck up on me. Little Scream put out one of my favorite records of the year and she's playing at Small's tonight! Should be a sweet, sweet show. Come hang out with me.Red Hunting Jacket by Little Scream from Secretly Jag on Vimeo.

I need to hold auditions

2011-10-26T10:11:00.003-04:00

So who wants to audition to be in my new three-part harmony a cappella group where we do hand percussion using stuff from the recycling bin and only cover songs I love? Everybody does? Well, get in line because auditions start now.

Power up

2011-10-25T10:57:00.001-04:00

Need a little power pop this morning? Yes? Try these new songs by Detroit's Prime Ministers on for size...Missed You Again/True Believer by The Prime Ministers

"You don't know anything at all..."

2011-10-24T15:21:00.004-04:00

Jennifer O'Connor is one of my favorite, favorite, favorite musicians/singers/songwriters ever. That sounds all hyperbolic and stuff, but it's actually true. She's finally putting out a new album November 8th and I am super happy for her. I am also happy for me because I've been dying to get my hands on some new Jennifer O'Connor songs. I admit I didn't expect her to put out a record that

Robyn's Otto Titsling moment

2011-10-21T09:32:00.004-04:00

If this song was by anybody else, I'd be unable to resist making a comment like, "Call your girlfriend... it's time you had the talk - about not wearing a bright white bra under a sheer shirt, right ladies?!." But this is Robyn. And she is awesome. And this song is awesome. And as far as I'm concerned, she can wear a bright white bra constantly for the rest of her life. You win, Robyn. You win.

Happy National Coming Out Day!

2011-10-11T13:29:00.002-04:00

National Coming Out Day happens to coincide with the release of the debut Still Corners album on Sub Pop. Which is perfect since I'm totally gay for this record.

New Kate Bush New Kate Bush New Kate Bush New Kate Bush

2011-10-10T14:35:00.004-04:00

After wanting so much to love her recent Director's Cut, I am happy to report there is actual new new Kate Bush music and that I love it. Can't wait to hear this record... Kate Bush - "Wild Man" by antirecords

Introducing... Movie Box!

2011-09-21T12:53:00.003-04:00

Are you losing your mind in anger over this Netflix debacle? Have you looked into Redbox and decided it seems much more complicated and expensive than you thought it would be? Well, I have the solution for you: Movie Box!It's fun and easy to participate! Here's what you do:1. Find a box2. Fill it with the DVDs, video games and even VHS tapes (why not?!) that you never watch/don't remember buying

Wild Country

2011-09-13T10:07:00.003-04:00

I am not sure what I'm more excited about - that today is the release day of the Wild Flag record, or that Wild Flag's Rebecca Cole created a Spotify playlist of her favorite country duets to celebrate the occasion. I think it's a tie. Yup. Total tie.

Breaking news for girls who love horses...

2011-09-12T10:00:00.005-04:00

... Tori Amos has a new record coming out! Though I assumed the title would be, The Fairy She-Goddess Breathes on the City of Static Dreams and All the Men Die in a Volcano, it appears to be titled Night of Hunters. As somebody who went though a serious love-affair with Ms. Amos during the Under the Pink/Boys For Pele era, I take a special pride in ignoring any and all of her musical output over

...

2011-09-09T12:33:00.004-04:00

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

Spanish can't hurt you

2011-09-07T09:50:00.007-04:00

Are you totally in the mood to listen to the Magnetic Fields today, yet aware that Stephin Merritt's lyrics could very well be the death of you should you give in to this temptation considering your current emotional state? Well have I got the answer for you: Alvy, Nacho y Rubin interpretan a Los Campos Magneticos.It's dudes playing Stephin Merritt songs, but in Spanish. And Spanish can't hurt

This will always count as brand new content. Because it never gets old.

2011-08-31T13:13:00.000-04:00

Introducing... me on Thought Catalog

2011-08-23T11:31:00.002-04:00

My very first piece for Thought Catalog is now up for your reading pleasure. Or strong displeasure. I can't control how you react to it. But please read it.

Let's do the Spotify

2011-08-16T09:25:00.005-04:00

"The Spotify" should be a new dance craze, though I don't know how exactly how it would look - as long as the moves conveyed a message of, "I'm still just learning how to use Spotify and I am already in love with it and also you should get it if you haven't already oh my god let's share music all the time" I'm guessing you'd be doing it right. Maybe put a little more hip into it though. There

Zola, meet Katie

2011-08-09T10:44:00.006-04:00

So in case you were wondering, my newest musical crush since Zola Jesus and Diamond Rings is Katie Stelmanis. Come this November 29th, Katie and her band Austra are coming to the Pike Room in Pontiac. The only way this could be better, is if Zola Jesus and Diamond Rings were the other bands on the bill. Holy moly, that would be rad! But it will STILL be rad, because look: Let's all go right?

My favorite musical things from 2011 so far

2011-07-24T11:38:00.002-04:00

One of them is this video:Wye Oak - Fish (Official Video) from City Slang on Vimeo.Head on over to Collapse Board to find out the rest.

Stuff to read, things to see.

2011-07-18T10:37:00.003-04:00

Hello, strangers. If you're sad about the less-frequent posting, I am sorry. It's just the way it goes. Mostly because I hate Blogger so, so much. But there's new stuff I've written here and here. It's about music in funny languages, but do not be afraid! Read it anyway...Also, this flyer. Mark your calendars. RSVP on Facespace. Draw a circle around it on Google +. Whatever helps get your ass

I DO want to...

2011-07-11T10:05:00.003-04:00

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.Music Video - The Chase from The History of Pan!c on Vimeo.Also - from his Facespace page: "In his youth, Pan!c grew up with a steady diet of techno and Morrissey, later championing Britpop at a series of local DJ gigs..." In other words the fact that I'm not best friends with this fellow yet is absolutely ludicrous.

This video sums up the freedoms for which we drunkenly shoot off bottle rockets on this day

2011-07-04T11:13:00.000-04:00

Slacker Escapism

2011-07-01T12:52:00.005-04:00

Local indie rockers Carradine have a new record coming out soon that's currently streaming on their Bandcamp page. Sloppy Pavement-esque goodness, just like us olden days people like it. They used the tag "1993" for a very good reason. Good call on that tag choice, guys. The album title is In Case I Lose It, We Both Have It which is certain to be one of my favorite album titles of the year...

"Bollywood! Bollywood! Bollywood!"

2011-06-24T08:05:00.002-04:00

That is what the world over will be chanting repeatedly forever once my brand new column "Bollywood Ear Candy" takes off on Collapse Board. Hollywood will be a distant memory and Tom Cruise will end up working as Shah Rukh Khan's very short laundry boy. But I personally will settle for just a few people actually reading the column and enjoying it. Read it on Collapse Board now, and let me know

Three new Morrissey songs?! Yes please.

2011-06-15T12:46:00.004-04:00

Morrissey played three brand new songs on BBC radio yesterday. They're all going to be on his next album which is apparently done but... wait for it... he's currently without a label. You know the record industry is a wasteland of incompetence when somebody like Morrissey is floating around without a label. He should tell them all to go to hell and just put stuff out himself. "Action Is My Middle

Quicksilver (Bike) Messenger Service

2011-06-14T11:15:00.002-04:00

So this looks fun...

2011-06-07T14:40:00.001-04:00

... let's ride bikes and go to there!

The Power of Pathetic: Why the 'Power of Print' ad campaign makes me crazy

2011-05-31T12:14:00.016-04:00

Have you ever seen an ad in your local paper or perhaps in your child’s soccer banquet program and thought to yourself, “Wow - somebody paid money for that to represent their business.” But then you remember it’s just a small time ad and the lady who owns Honey Donuts was probably too busy and subsequently poor from her husband’s recent, sudden passing to collaborate with a cutting edge ad firm

Ten reviews of the same record? Yes.

2011-05-27T07:42:00.004-04:00

Collapse Board has 10 reviews of the new Cults record. Number 10 is written by me. I thought this might be an exercise in overkill, but instead I've been enjoying reading the different perspectives. I think you'll get more out of reading all 10 of these than if you search the web for 10 different sites. I'm just happy I got to make both a Saint Etienne reference and a joke about Phil Spector.

My Collapse Board debut

2011-05-20T11:05:00.002-04:00

Today marks my debut with Collapse Board. Go here to read my feature. I am very excited to start writing more for the site, but I am also a consummate professional about this opportunity. I'm not like, reading Everett True's Wikipedia page and getting all giddy like a nerdy fan girl. Who would do that, right?

If anybody should make a photo book for the remainder tables of the future, it's Doug Coombe

2011-05-19T11:15:00.002-04:00

Turn The Camera Around from Scott Allen on Vimeo.

Lasers & Headbands & Smiths Weekend

2011-05-12T10:55:00.000-04:00

Two really outstanding shows this weekend. Friday at the Belmont, Lasers & Fast & Shit and Johnny Headband. Saturday, The Smiths United at the Berkley Front. Yes, yes.

Music Critics DO Suck

2011-05-09T14:24:00.019-04:00

Yesterday I was e mailed the article "Why Music Critics Suck" by Kelly McClure. Aside from the potty-humor related giveaways (those who know me at all know the words "fart sandwich" would never, ever appear in anything I wrote - other than, for instance, to tell you how I'd never ever write that) the piece could have been written by me. Go read it, and then let's talk about it shall we? All done

This Saturday - THIS is where you should be.

2011-05-02T11:06:00.002-04:00

Read my interview with the bands over at the Metro Times Music Blahg. I'm really proud to be a part of this - not in a bragging way. Ok, kind of in a bragging way. I think that's acceptable.

Coney Island Sounds

2011-04-19T10:04:00.004-04:00

I have a confession to make: I didn't know that Coney Island restaurants were a "Michigan/Detroit thing" until just a couple of years ago. But this isn't really a surprise, right? I grew up here. I've always known about Coney Islands. I'm not sure at what point I was supposed to say, "I bet these kinds of restaurants are unique to my region and do not exist elsewhere."Thankfully, the people at

This is gonna be us. This is gonna be our shoes.

2011-04-03T08:42:00.004-04:00

This summer we will not be making our own computer out of macaroni pieces (you're weird, Regina Spektor), we will be doing this.

Standing at the door of self discovery...

2011-04-02T09:47:00.002-04:00

I have a feeling I will not like this movie seeing as the whole "white-guy-midlife-crisis-poignant-comedy-with-life-lessons" genre makes me want to punch a white person. However, I WAS excited to hear Detroit's High Strung playing as I wondered if Laura Dern was wearing a wig in this preview. "Standing At The Door Of Self Discovery" is a fitting song for the subject matter of this movie film, yes

J Mascis - Several Shades Of Why

2011-03-30T12:32:00.005-04:00

Here's a link to a short n' sweet review I wrote of the new J Mascis record from this week's Metro Times. I keep accidentally calling the record Several Shades of Grey because of his hair.Also, the contest for "most best album cover of the year" ended this day this record was released, yes?He's playing tomorrow night at the Blind Pig. I'm excited.

Wonder Twins: Justin Bieber Never Say Never

2011-03-24T09:33:00.003-04:00

New Wonder Twins in yesterday's Metro Times. Oh, the things we do for you people... This time we went to see the Justin Bieber 3-D concert movie video film Never Say Never. You know, for the lulz. This is apparently now the top grossing concert film in US history or some such? Well, just wait until the remastered director's cut of the Barry Manilow Special from 1977 is re-released in theaters.

Have you reached the bottom yet? I hope not.

2011-03-12T23:13:00.003-05:00

Mr. John Nelson was in one of my very favorite Detroit bands - the very recently defunct New Grenada. He currently plays with Copper Thieves and Destroy This Place. He has a brand new solo project. Check it out here.

The Hounds Below - "Cumberland's Crumblin"

2011-03-09T15:43:00.003-05:00

Ok, this is kind of the best video ever...If you're one of those SXSW people, word is these guys are a "2011 Showcasing Artist" or some such. Go see them. They're everything the new Arcade Fire album should have been.

Blowout - it is happening

2011-03-04T13:58:00.003-05:00

I've been doing Blowout blogging, and this trend will continue through the end of the festivities. I've been posting them on my Tumblr, but you can also find them directly on the Metro Times Music Blahg. I keep forgetting to cross-post them here. Mostly because using Blogger is making me feel increasingly homicidal.

Blow in, blow out...

2011-03-02T13:37:00.002-05:00

Hey music nerds, it's BLOWOUT TIME AGAIN! I'll be blogging the festivities again this year over at the Metro Times Music Blahg. In fact, I just posted my picks for the next four days of fun. Go read it.

Bollywood Time: 7 Khoon Maaf (contains spoilers)

2011-02-28T09:53:00.059-05:00

So the other day I went to see 7 Khoon Maaf at the Star Theatre in Southfield. I knew next to nothing about the film - spending about 30 seconds on the movie's web site made me think it might be a thriller or even a horror movie. I didn't bother to try to learn anything else because I like going into a movie not knowing much of anything - especially Bollywood. Though I guess a movie about a

Pseudo-Smiths time!

2011-02-24T09:39:00.002-05:00

This is where I will be tomorrow night. I've seen Smiths United before and as a complete Morrissey/Smiths fanatic I give them my seal of approval.

Now with Tumblr-ing

2011-02-21T15:37:00.001-05:00

Introducing Pillow Fights & Boxing Tumblr. You want to go to there.

Let's face it...

2011-02-17T09:14:00.003-05:00

... I should just stop my mini Klaus Nomi obsession now, unless I want to be alone for the rest of my life.But I just can't...

If you're happy on Valentine's Day, you're doing it wrong

2011-02-14T12:00:00.002-05:00

This has been my go-to Valentine's Day video for a few years now...But this is my new favorite:

Bats are punk rock

2011-02-09T13:23:00.002-05:00

I've been busy doing some freelance social media work lately, hence the lack of updates. Go check out the new Facebook page I set up for the Organization For Bat Conservation. They're a really awesome bunch of folks and I think it's been scientifically proven that looking at pictures of bats calms your brain or something. Go "like" the page and test my theory.They also have a sloth named Mo. My

Toby the soy nugget nabber

2011-01-18T07:26:00.004-05:00

Ryan Allen's got some new solo stuff coming out, as this video below indicates. In fact, you can download a free EP right this very moment with a few songs from the upcoming new record. The video below will show you details, as well as Mr. Allen himself in a slew of fancy poses. The best poses though, are those that include Toby. That dog once stole a soy nugget right out of my hand. Keep your

Thanks, Morrissey...

2011-01-04T11:29:00.006-05:00

So my girlfriend bought me Mozipedia: The Encyclopedia of Morrissey and the Smiths by Simon Goddard for Christmas... This can only get me into trouble. As if I weren't obsessed enough, I'm now reading an A- Z account of all things Morrissey and Smiths related. Don't expect to see me for awhile... Or if you do, expect me to talk about Morrissey. Or to find some way to bring any subject you bring

Happy New Year I Hope

2010-12-31T11:16:00.000-05:00

Behold! My favorite records of 2010

2010-12-20T17:43:00.036-05:00

I won't waste your time with a whole long "Whoo, boy - what a year, right?" intro paragraph. But would you like to know what records I liked best in 2010? Yes? Ok, here goes... 1. Rae Spoon - Love Is A Hunter It never occurred to me in a million years that an unsolicited promo from a PR company would make it to my year end list, let alone be my favorite album. But that’s exactly what happened

"We're so brave, we're so brave, we're so brave..."

2010-12-17T09:29:00.003-05:00

If you haven't seen the Metro Times Music Blahg interview I did with Copper Thieves, may I suggest you take time to read it? They're having a record release show tomorrow night at that narrow-yet-rad venue in Hamtramck. That would be the Belmont. The new record is awesome. For real. Hope to see you there...

Wonder Twins: Winter Fling... A Craft Thing @ AJ's Music Cafe 12/11/10

2010-12-15T12:01:00.002-05:00

Today's Metro Times includes another installment of the Wonder Twins - this time we went to Winter Fling... A Craft Thing where we looked at crafty wares, bought some cool locally made gifts and for the first time "interviewed" some folks for the column. I feel it necessary to put that word in quotes since D'Anne possesses no journalistic integrity. Just kidding. (No I'm not.)

Baby Jesus has a Santa suit

2010-12-14T18:29:00.002-05:00

This event looks pretty rad. I've never gone and I'm thinking about changing that this year. But either way, if you're trying to show some out of town guests how rad Detroit is for music, you could do a lot worse than take them to the Magic Stick this Thursday. Like, for instance, you could punch them in the face and hand them a Kid Rock CD. Look at the pretty poster before you weigh those two

I'd even take this over a shopping spree at the record store...

2010-12-07T12:04:00.001-05:00

The God Jesus made it snow today because...

2010-12-01T13:18:00.004-05:00

... Suburban Sprawl's 2010 Holiday Sampler is now up on the world wide web! Each year I say, "I hate Christmas music." Then I listen to this and think, "I forgot how much I love Christmas music." It's a holiday treasure trove of Detroit indie goodness. Go listen.

New Grenada Forever

2010-11-20T08:47:00.014-05:00

New Grenada, one of my favorite indie rock bands not just in Detroit but ever, is playing their final show at PJ's Lager House tonight. Yes, I'm sad (final show and all), but mostly excited. Any good therapist will tell you that closure is a good thing, but it’s not something one typically gets with a band. This show is going to be the ultimate in musical closure - jam packed with the kind

Maybe we're just tired of this vanilla existence

2010-11-17T18:29:00.007-05:00

So Tim Kasher is playing the Blind Pig on Sunday, and I want to go despite the fact I hate the Blind Pig, and I didn't even know who Tim Kasher was until this past Saturday when my girlfriend played me his band The Good Life's record Album of the Year. This is also when I was informed that he is "the guy from Cursive." Now, I cannot for the life of me remember why, but years ago I decided I

You said it's my fault - I still don't believe you

2010-11-14T12:19:00.004-05:00

SO excited to see Shearwater and Damien Jurado tonight at the Magic Stick. Both have released amazingly good new records this year, with Jurado's Saint Bartlett already a shoe-in for my best of 2010 list. I saw Shearwater by myself when I was living in Charlotte, NC. I was dealing with a painful and stubborn kidney stone, was heavily medicated and had no business driving myself anywhere, let

Tracing lines and breaking spines

2010-11-10T11:43:00.015-05:00

Hey, are you like, "to hell with those flavor-of-the-month bands, I want to get totally into a band that hasn't put out a record since 2008 OR updated their Facebook page since then!" That is what I thought! I suggest checking out The D'Ubervilles in that case. Their lead singer John O'Regan just put out a record under the name Diamond Rings - and I admit it was the album cover that got my

This is exactly how I dance in the lesbian bar...

2010-11-04T16:36:00.001-04:00

Oh, Jonathan Richman, how I love you...

You won't be here tomorrow

2010-11-03T18:26:00.001-04:00

And in case anybody was wondering, yes I am still listening to the Perfume Genius record on repeat.

USA! USA!

2010-11-02T12:17:00.001-04:00

Happy Halloween, creeps.

2010-10-31T06:48:00.000-04:00

Violent Sensation Descends from Violens on Vimeo.

Take two, same loot; make something so new

2010-10-25T13:29:00.007-04:00

Single Barrel Detroit's got a brand new installment up featuring Child Bite at the Theatre Bizarre grounds. They contacted me about tagging along and writing some stuff about it - an offer I gladly accepted. I escaped the whole "city of Detroit causes Theatre Bizarre to be cancelled/moved" drama this year by virtue of not attending. By the feedback I've seen and heard so far, the

October spawned a monster

2010-10-22T11:32:00.006-04:00

While a great deal of you will be doing something Halloween related this weekend such as traipsing around Theatre Bizarre or eating free Mexican zombie burritos at the Magic Stick, I will be in Mount Clemens. Why? Because of this: The Smiths United are a Smiths/Morrissey tribute band. And I've always wanted to see a Smiths/Morrissey tribute band. The closest I've ever come is seeing Prussia as

"We need a black pope and she better be a woman"

2010-10-15T11:05:00.005-04:00

A list of those who know better than to fuck with Robyn and/or Snoop Dogg: The French The Vatican The Russians The FBI The CIA The LAPD The Prince of Darkness The whole industry A list of those who should know better than to fuck with Robyn and/or Snoop Dogg: YouPlease make a note of it.

120 Minutes Weekend

2010-10-14T17:34:00.013-04:00

Do you remember 120 Minutes on MTV? Specifically the very early 90's when dreamy Brit Dave Kendall was the host? It was on really late on Sunday nights, and I would either stay up and watch or set the good ol' VCR to record it. It really shaped my musical tastes in a way that is still evident to this day. That's why I'm dubbing this weekend 120 Minutes Weekend!Friday night at the Magic Stick,

Wonder Twins: Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine at Small's

2010-10-13T13:23:00.008-04:00

Today's brand new Metro Times tree pulp pamphlet spectacular features yet another (embarrassing at best) Wonder Twins exclusive super scoop. This time around we went to Small's aka the den of punk rockian sin to see the immortal Jello Biafra - still in full brazen force after all these years. It was D'Anne's first punk show. I have a weird feeling it won't be her last. She left with a Buzzcocks

It's not WKRP, but it's still pretty rad

2010-10-09T18:24:00.003-04:00

Local boys Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. just did a pretty sweet in studio set at KEXP in Seattle... Check out this link for way more video.

You are hot, hot, hot, hot, hot

2010-10-08T12:59:00.011-04:00

I'm very excited about this new Blue Water White Death album. Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart and Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg are two of my favorite, favorite, favorites. The fact that they're combining forces is totally what I would make them do if they were on my indie rock fantasy team. You know, like fantasy baseball. Even though I have no idea how fantasy baseball works really. The video they've

2010-10-06T14:44:00.004-04:00

So tonight at the Magic Stick, this is happening. You should go. It will be rad. Also, this Shawn Knight designed poster is awesome.

Zola Jesus for President. No wait - Zola Jesus for JESUS.

2010-10-01T16:20:00.017-04:00

This past Wednesday, Zola Jesus made her first Detroit appearance in a performance at the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit. Her set started a little after midnight, and was relatively brief. Brief but amazing. Which was a huge saving grace since everything leading up to her set was hardly passable, let alone amazing.Zola Jesus, for those who don't know, is tiny. Very tiny. She is also

"Let me put this in terms you'd understand: In the past two years, I've released more singles than Tullycraft."

2010-09-30T11:43:00.002-04:00

Wonder Twins: A.R. Rahman's Journey Home World Tour

2010-09-29T12:30:00.012-04:00

New Wonder Twins in today's Metro Times. This time we went back to the Pontiac Silverdome for the make-up date of A.R. Rahman's Journey Home World Tour. The original date, back in June was cancelled when the entire stage collapsed. Like, collapsed. Looking at the stage - which you can do by using your eyes and directing them toward the two photos below (taken by Jamie "My Cellular Telephone Is

A treasure trove of musical goodness for Morrissey and Smiths fans

2010-09-21T16:30:00.009-04:00

I have clearly been ignoring my overflowing Google reader of musical blogs for way too long - because the other day I came across a post from The Vinyl Villain titled "ONE SONG BY THE SMITHS: A Saturday Series (Part 11)." Part 11?! Wait, what? That means there are 10 more of these that I happened to miss? Shame. On. Me. I'm currently nerding out and catching up. Wow. Each post features alternate

Ok, ok, thanks to this song I get it now. Sign me up for the Zola Jesus club and newsletter please

2010-09-17T09:19:00.002-04:00

VERY excited for this...

2010-09-15T09:07:00.002-04:00

Charlie Slick - "You've Got the Job" Music Video

2010-08-31T09:13:00.005-04:00

Like if Waiting For Guffman and the first two years of MTV made a baby:The new Charlie Slick record is called Elron Hubbard. But a copy and donate it to your local Scientology reading room...

Listen to your Wii: Take a break. Go outside today.

2010-08-28T10:21:00.003-04:00

It's gonna be beautiful. I recommend one or both of these events:

Just a child from those ugly new houses

2010-08-23T18:09:00.027-04:00

So I went for a bike ride today... This in and of itself is kind of a big deal. For one, I don't really go for bike rides alone. Additionally, my time spent riding a bike as an adult is pretty slim. This means my bike riding skills are not that awesome. Far from at ease, I spend most of my energy during bike rides fighting off the ever present "I'm totally going to get hit by a car" feeling. And

Bollywood Rocks

2010-08-23T11:57:00.010-04:00

My friend Meghan just posted this to my Facespace page at the exact moment I was about to have a nervous breakdown. This is proof she's a psychic genius best friend. Maximum Bollywood from Marc Campbell on Vimeo. Though a long video,the majority of it is worth watching. The first 19 minutes and 39 seconds are fantastic - go ahead and scoff and call it campy, but the enthusiastic appropriation of