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2010 End of Summer Open Thread

David Greenwald — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:52:40 +0000

Let’s chat. Jumping off points: Witch house: a real genre? NME’s top 50 new bands list: Do we need a list of 50 new bands? Can we have a list of five good ones instead? Have you totally forgotten about Spoon and Beach House? Has there been a single truly mind-blowing album this year? What pre-2010 jams are you listening to? How was your summer?

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Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo Talks Writing With Ryan Adams

David Greenwald — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:20:21 +0000

Via Pitchfork:

We were mostly so excited with what we were writing that we didn’t have a chance to talk about old metal. In any case, I think his knowledge of metal lore is deeper even than mine, so I was out of my league.

In related news, that’s really the new Weezer album cover, and yes, it’s almost certainly going to be the best thing about the album. #Hurley4eva

Tonight In L.A.: Pepper Rabbit @ The Death Star

David Greenwald — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:00:33 +0000

Photo by David Greenwald

Luke… this is your concert. Pepper Rabbit plays a semi-secret show at The Death Star (4151 S. Main) tonight — RSVP only! Holler at the band on Facebook. (More Google/iCal friendly L.A. dates here.)

Previously: SXSW 2010: Pepper Rabbit | All Pepper Rabbit Posts

Is This Video The Future Of Music Criticism?

David Greenwald — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:09:39 +0000

Or is it just really endearing? Comments are open, you tell me. Wish dude has chosen a song for this that didn’t sound like a Sister Hazel b-side, though.

Sufjan Stevens Announces 50 States “Tex-Mex” Album

David Greenwald — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:47:33 +0000

After five years of waiting, Sufjan Stevens’ 50 states project is back on with a new record, Tex-Mex: Cholula Yum-O. It’s due September 7 on Asthmatic Kitty/Rachael Ray Recordings.

“Basically, I’ve been eating a lot of tacos,” Sufjan said in a press release. “I didn’t want to repeat myself with another ‘state’ album. I wanted to do something fresh, spicy and marginally international.”

The 18-track album will feature songs including “Turn Around And I’ll Shoot You In The Face, Motherfucker (Ballad of Dick Cheney),” “Torchy’s Tacos (Eat Me Raw)” and “The Worst Levi’s Fader Fort After Party Ever.”

Update: April Fools’, y’all. Previously in Sufjan laffs: Bob Dylan Covers Sufjan Stevens

David Greenwald — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:44:53 +0000

I’m sorta live-Tweeting the Golden Globes. Come hang.

The Stylus Decade

David Greenwald — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:00:27 +0000

Stylus, which for a few years in the 2000s served as a poptimist, less popular but less pretentious alternative to Pitchfork before collapsing even as Ryan Schreiber’s rival webzine conquered the Internet, has risen from the dead for a moment to examine the decade. Click through for lists and essays you’ll actually enjoy reading. (And keep an eye on Cokemachineglow for their own sure-to-be epic decade coverage soon.)

Previously: Rawkblog Best of the 2000s

Jon Brion Ending His Weekly Residency

David Greenwald — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:36:16 +0000

An e-mail just went out from Largo:

Friday, December 18: The Jon Brion Show. This one may be the last of Jon’s legendary every-Friday-night residency at Largo. In 2010 the plan is that Jon will be doing at least one scheduled show per month, so he’s not going away for good, but this week’s show should be an especially memorable jam with plenty of holiday cheer! Doors open for drinks 8PM, Showtime 9:30PM, Tickets $25.

Not quite the end of an era, but I’m glad I saw him on Friday. On the other hand, maybe this means he’s going to finish his sophomore album already? Cross your fingers.