It's something of a minor television miracle that not only has ABC's sitcom Happy Endings survived for two seasons, but that it's thrived thanks to a hands-off approach by the network . It's easily one of the five best sitcoms on television today. Rather than improve ratings by noticeably changing course (as Parks and Recreation had done after its first season), the cast and crew leaned into the weirdness of their comedy. Coupe and Wayans, who play married couple Jane and Brad turned their characters' initial overachieving-bobo quirks into a full-blown orgy [...]
This Friday Mansion + Yes Yes Y'all will be hosting Schlachthofbronx once more at their one of their wild Happy Endings parties. The concept of a Happy Endings party is simple: an extremely high level of music curation in a venue seemingly in complete contrast to the care spent in selecting the artists. A dim sum restaurant, to be exact, albeit with a cash bar and a soundsystem powerful enough to mix a martini. So if you're not one to be fooled by veneer and lazer light shows of death, come enjoy the finest underground rave [...]
You may have come to know Mike Stud as a stereotypical frat rapper who only sings about partying and as a guy that has made a name for himself with his witty jokes. However, "Happy Ending" one of the more serious tracks off of A Toast For Tommy shows that he definitely has a lot more to offer than just that, as it tells the story about three very serious events that have all have a large impact on Mike's life. Make sure you check out the video, because it makes the song just that much better. Enjoy! [...]
Fourth quarter is coming to a close and that means 2012 is looking more dooming than ever. Sure we can think for once and set those nutty conspiracies aside but why not have a reason to party like you only have a year to live. Our prophetic misery is looming, so let's ramp the self indulgence in this year's resolutions by kicking it off with a bang at Mansion's Happy Endings NYE 2012 . Letting it loose with a long lineup of tasty pickings from Toronto, NYC, and all the way across the atlantic into Paris. Club Cheval is [...]
Fourth quarter is coming to a close and that means 2012 is looking more dooming than ever. Sure we can think for once and set those nutty conspiracies aside but why not have a reason to party like you only have a year to live. Our prophetic misery is looming, so let's ramp the self [...]
Don't forget the sponge and a bar of Dettol! It's official. I've now heard everything. But there's no way I will even entertain the notion of actually doing it. Today I was having lunch with a Belgian guy and his two French friends, and one of the French guys told me about a special Thai massage -- a naked Thai massage! -- that I just have to experience. Now I'll try everything twice, and I love to find myself in [...]
As a bonus track on the Japanese edition of their self-titled debut album, British fuzz-rockers Yuck included a cover of " Natsu Nandesu ," a 1971 song from the Japanese folk-rock band Happy End. Yuck's slightly-grungier version features a lead vocal from bassist Mariko Doi, and it's her first time singing lead on a Yuck song. Listen below. Read More...
Last year's Holkham Drones long-player released via James Holden's Border Community label established young producer Luke Abbott as musician fond of warm, melodic synthesizer work with tasteful technical sensibilities. His songs and arrangements are beautiful works of intertwining harmonics that are accented with noise-heavy but minimal percussive elements. Following the announcement of the dissolution of Allez-Allez (which is comprised of one half of Walls ), Sam and Steve included a Happy Endings Mix on their website along with the announcement by none other than [...]
I just had what must qualify as one of my most awkward WTF experiences ever. It was a true Jack Tripper moment, a misunderstanding of epic Three's Company -style proportions. If only Janet had been there to talk some sense into my fool head. It began with a sign -- a billboard of a women in repose, lying on her stomach and looking as relaxed as I wanted to be. It was in front of the entrance to a massage spa called Oasis. I had an idea. After two near-sleepless nights, this could be the answer [...]
You'll never guess who was spotted bronoodling at the year's Sasquatch Music Festival. You might remember Snacks the Cat Girl as the winner of the 2010 HRO Halloween Costume Contest . She totesally met Bethany Cosentino , owner of Snacks the Cat . She iis not just an indie front-woman, but also the #1 cat lady of the indiesphere. It's moments like these that make me understand why I am a relevant alt blog. I help buzzbands and QT humans come 2gether, united in memes 2 make the world a [...]
Semi-monthly NOIR from the kids at Subdrive is happy to announce that this Wednesday, May 18, they've secured a pretty amazing night of guest d.j. sets, from Nightshifters queen Jubilee and one-half of Staccato, Louisahhh!!!, both to join the resident d.j.s Matt Pace and Mr Vega. We'll be there, the party is free and it's [...]
We had been shooting this corporate event in midtown until late in the evening/night so when we were heading to Noir at Happy Ending, the every-other-week party from the Subdrive gang and residents Mr Vega and Mr NiceGuy, we had our photo booth gear with us. So, we set it up at Noir and shot [...]
A few years back, I saw a shocking documentary on the porn industry. Well, not really shocking per se, but the profession was nowhere near as exciting as some of the flicks we've all seen in the past. The shelf life for being in that world doesn't last long, so our legends in porn penetrate their way to the top and often pull out to pursue other ventures. With that being said, it brings me great disappointment to announce that Sasha Grey is calling it quits and now abstaining from having sex...on camera. [...]
In anticipation of our upcoming set at Happy Endings (as advertised all over the site), I've decided to give you guys a little teaser as to what tracks you might hear from us Earmilk DJ's kg & mkniazeff , better known as Midknight . We'll be throwin down prior to Mr. Suicide Sundae himself, electblake of Earmilk, a.k.a. Amperror . With Grahamzilla (ex- Thunderheist ) and French Fries out of Paris also on the bill, this is a party you don't want to miss. [...]
The second volume of the bi-monthly party at Happy Ending from the kids of Subdrive, this one last week featured DJ sets from Cobra Krames, Mr NiceGuy, DJ ARQ (our Rando BFF) and the party had the place crushing it. We weren't there--you know, we were in Austin for South By Southwest--but our photo intern [...]
This Saturday, February 26th we are piloting an evening of dance, deep bass, dumplings and Tsingtao alongside our friends in the Mansion crew! We've got Bonjay 's Pho , 84.85 's Lucy Lo , myself ( Mr. Mandelephant ) and the Billionaire lined up to shake the the Forest View 's hardwood. Event details are here . As an exclusive prep, Pho has generously offered up a mix he put together for Synchro's 7 year Anniversary Sessions this [...]
Seit ewigen Zeiten schon steht es auf den Schildern von selbsternannten Propheten geschrieben: "Das Ende ist nah!". Menschen, die sowas behaupten, werden normalerweise als Spinner abgetan. Aber irgendwann werden sie zwangsläufig Recht haben. Doch kein Grund zur Sorge, immerhin gibt es jetzt den passenden Soundtrack dazu. Ladies and gentlemen, es wird Zeit stilvoll abzutreten - mit "Echoes Of Jericho" von The Happy End. Dabei fängt alles verhältnismäßig harmlos an: Ein verschüchterter Beat gibt den Takt an, danach türmen sich die Sonic Youth-Gitarren auf. Wenn sich der Nebel lichtet, bricht sich die Melodie Bahn. [...]
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