Recent blog posts about Black Kids from music blog aggregator, Elbo.ws http://elbo.ws/artist/blackkids/ 2013-05-23T02:11:29+01:00 text/html 2013-01-27T04:58:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4743245/nike-honors-black-history-month-by-charging-black-kids-s200/
Stop the ride...I want to get off. America's capitalism is a fucking force. Nike dropped their "Black History Month" kicks today. Prices range from $130-$200. The sneakers all share a "Black History Month" print. Did I miss something? Did Sojourner Truth and Crispus Attucks release a memo at some point announcing Black mankind choosing grey, black, and orange as an official color scheme? Even more ridiculous is the notion of 100 preteen Chinese kids chained to radiators, receiving $4 per day to churn out Black History Month sneakers retailing for $200. [...]]]> text/html 2012-12-31T22:37:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4696188/looking-forward-sounds-of-2013/
What better way to end the year then to, well, look forward to next year? 2012 was so (almost) last year. We put together a list of bands and artists that we think you should know about in the coming year. Some of these names have been coming up and we're expecting them to blow up while others have been on the scene for a while and we're just looking forward to some new material. PK -We first caught wind ... ’]]> text/html 2012-05-24T16:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4286348/ones-to-watch-he-met-her/
He Met Her is a "buzzworthy" LA-based duo currently prepping for the release of their debut EP, Crime Novela, due later this year Consisting ofMowgli Moon(he) and Rocky Chance (her), He Met Her has to be one of the most GORGEOUSduos I've ever seen. Seriously! They're both model-STUNNING. Their sound is a lovely mixture of both retro pop and contemporary electronica, sort of a mix]]> text/html 2012-04-22T21:50:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4217892/inkraakt-a-semana-em-resumothe-week-in-summary-kraak/
Como habitual, fica por c o resumo do que de mais importante se passou na minha pgina alternativa do Facebook. A semana contou com a participao de artistas e bandas bem queridas c por mim. Algumas novidades apareceram como, por exemplo, mais um novo tema dos The Walkmen, "Heartbreaker" (ver texto) e o novo single lanado pela banda polaca Rebeka, "Stars" (ver texto). Em seguida,]]> text/html 2012-02-24T16:49:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4085507/flashback-fridays-black-kids-im-not-gonna-teach-your/
The Twelves is an electronic music production and DJing duo, made up of Brazilian musicians Joo Miguel and Luciano Oliveira. They are best known for their remixing of songs by artists ranging from M.I.A. and La Roux to Nirvana and The Beatles . Spin dubbed them one of "9 Unknown Bands to Watch at SXSW" in March 2009 [1] and one of the "25 Must-Hear Artists at Coachella 2011". [2] They appeared on the [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-24T16:49:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4085852/flashback-fridays-black-kids-im-not-gonna-teach-your/
The Twelves is an electronic music production and DJing duo, made up of Brazilian musicians Joo Miguel and Luciano Oliveira. They are best known for their remixing of songs by artists ranging from M.I.A. and La Roux to Nirvana and The Beatles . Spin dubbed them one of "9 Unknown Bands to Watch at SXSW" in March 2009 [1] and one of the "25 Must-Hear Artists at Coachella 2011". [2] They appeared on the [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-05T23:43:52+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3909072/gospel-music-apartment/
While his band, brief late '002s indie-pop sensation Black Kids, continue work on their forthcoming sophomore effort (one we'll be looking forward too, especially if it contains anything as bopping-alone-at-home friendly as "big hit" "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You" or the woefully under-appreciated follow-up "Look At Me (When I Rock Wichoo)" ), bassist Owen Holmes has kept himself even more busy by splintering back off into solo side-project Gospel Music , an act that can currently be found on tour in support of its October-released debut LP [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-04T20:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3964326/coming-to-pittsburgh-gospel-music-w-white-like-fire/
Gospel Music's sound has absolutely nothing to do with gospel music. Black Kids bassist Owen Holmes is the man behind Gospel Music and the band has released a debut LP on Kill Rock Stars, How To Get To Heaven From Jacksonville, FL, with tunes that bring to mind Magnetic Fields and Moldy Peaches. Jaunty acoustic pop twee songs about love, heartbreak and social awkwardness with a bit of a tongue and cheek humor. Gospel Music @ Kill Rock Stars [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-04T19:49:03+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3906692/coming-to-pittsburgh-gospel-music-w-white-like-fire/
Gospel Music's sound has absolutely nothing to do with gospel music. Black Kids bassist Owen Holmes is the man behind Gospel Music and the band has released a debut LP on Kill Rock Stars, How To Get To Heaven From Jacksonville, FL, with tunes that bring to mind Magnetic Fields and Moldy Peaches. Jaunty acoustic pop twee songs about love, heartbreak and social awkwardness with a bit of a tongue and cheek humor. Gospel Music @ Kill Rock Stars [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-15T13:18:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3863361/sunbears/
When I first listened to Sunbears!, I thought I somehow managed to get lost on my drive home and ended up in the '70s - as you do when it's raining and the visibility is low. I can't say I've been lucky enough to experience the '70s before, but I think these guys wish they]]> text/html 2011-10-30T13:47:18+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3826354/illegal-sunday-mighty-mike-your-boyfriend-always-shines-with/
Mighty Mike - Your boyfriend always shines with you [ mp3 ] A-ha - The sun always shines on TV Black Kids - I'm not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance with you ultimate shine by Mighty Mike]]> text/html 2011-10-10T13:33:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3778876/new-music-gospel-music/
A side project for Black Kids' bassist Owen Holmes, Gospel Music is ready to release its debut LP, How To Get To Heaven From Jackskonville, FL. The lead single from the album, "This Town Doesn't Have Enough Bars For Both Of Us," premiered on Pitchfork last recently. "This Town..." is a catchy tune featuring Holmes' baritone sing-talking in front of Madeline Long's background vocals. The new album will be released on October 25th. Listen to, and watch the video for, "This Town Doesn't Have Enough Bars For Both Of Us." [...]]]> text/html 2011-10-10T08:26:03+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3778440/the-fate-of-hype/
In an age where it is remarkably easy to become a known artist it seems stupidly difficult to remain that way. Someone puts a single up online and some how the right set of ears gives it a listen and the next thing you know they are talking to Sony. Due to rapid advancements in technology the music and art world just arent what they used to be. Bands no longer make demos they are making singles, and that is why we see so many bands rise and fall. [...]]]> text/html 2011-09-03T00:06:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3694898/im-not-gonna-teach-your-boyfriend-how-to-dance-with/
Photo by Barbara Crane Remember this song? I've been lucky enough to catch The Twelves live twice in the past month, and this track always seems to find its way into their sets. It's nothing new, and yet sounds every bit as fresh and fun as it did back in 2008. And while the Black Kids original was sure to get you smiling, the remix is going to get your body moving--I've yet to see a single]]> text/html 2011-06-03T00:24:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3487820/pacific-festival-oc-august-13-2011-official-trailer/
HOLY SHIT IS THIS LINE UP HUGE! If your into DREAMWAVE and/or DUBSTEP with a touch of CALVIN HARRIS your in luck! PACIFIC FESTIVAL IS BACK! The annual festival of California good vibes, GREAT MUSIC and HOT WOMEN is BACK IN A BIG WAY, with a new venue, and they ain't fucken around! You can't deny the greatness! Look at this line up! Cut Copy , Steve Aoki , Calvin Harris , Ghostland Observatory , !!! (Chk Chk Chk) , Phantogram , Toro y [...]]]> text/html 2011-05-16T20:07:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3444883/music-review-glee-cast-prom-queen/
Last week the Glee Cast took on songs from Adele, Stevie Wonder, Black Kids, Christina Perri, ABBA, and Rebecca Black.]]> text/html 2011-05-11T14:30:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3432062/glee-covers-roundup-51011-prom-queen/
Here's all the covers you saw on the May 10 episode of Glee, including songs by Adele, Rebecca Black and ABBA. Plus check out bonus covers from the likes of U2 and Kate Nash!]]> text/html 2011-05-11T06:42:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3431587/glee-prom-dancing-queen/
I hope that the song "Friday" is not going to be a staple at high school proms occurring this month. Can you imagine looking back at your prom and remembering that tripe? I had thankfully avoided the song the first time it made the rounds via YouTube sharing, but was forced here to take in the middle school poetry. Worst. Lyrics. Ever. That it was sandwiched in between two great renditions ("Isn't She Lovely" and "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance") only made it harder [...]]]> text/html 2011-04-16T22:43:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3370510/coachella-day-1-lauryn-hill-cold-war-kids/
You can never really prepare for the mental and physical wringer that is Coachella. Mental, because of the myriad Sophie's Choice -esque positions you're put in as your favorite bands play at the exact same time as your other favorite bands, mere yards away. Physical, because of the inherent dehydrating qualities of spending several hours wandering around the punishing desert sun, augmented by beer. I was resigned to miss this year's Coachella my first absence since the faraway year of 2008 until an opportunity to attend presented itself [...]]]> text/html 2011-04-08T11:40:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3351102/weekend-tunage-black-kids/
The Weekend Tunage is a weird one. It's a slot we take great pride in here at The Clink. The slot is aiming to get you ready for the weekend, something to get you fired up and pumped for your Friday night (and, if we can get it posted early enough in the day, make you forget that you're in work). Sometimes it won't be all bouncy and dancy, but it still aims to make you happy, such as O Emperor two weeks ago. Not only that, but [...]]]>