For the past few years, my father and I have taken a week or so at the end of the summer to travel together, just the two of us. This year, we've gone to Germany to visit my brother and his wife, artists who recently moved here to take a stab at the European art scene; I'm writing this, in fact, from outside a Frankfurt Starbucks in the midst of morning rush hour, the only place I could find a decent Internet connection, though the price is pretty dear. It's precious time lost, for a [...]
The music of my Indian journey this week (hour 1), plus new releases and other sounds. Follow along visually as you listen with my India slideshow . Thanks to everyone who supported KAOS during our recent Spring Membership Drive -- if you didn't quite get around to making that call, please call now and join/renew: 360-867-6894 -- or join online . Soundtrack to My Indian Journey: Spin The Globe playlist for 13 March 2009 as heard on radio KAOS, 89.3fm Listen/download for [...]
In conjunction with US. independent music trade group A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music), we're asking indie professionals : In this fractured media landscape, what is working? What outlets and tools are helping your artists build an audience? In this third installment Jaylaan Ahmad-Llewellyn , the founder of indie label bluhammock music (KaiserCartel, Cary Brothers, Swati, Val Emmich and more) responds: "I think that this is an interesting question because [...]
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Just yesterday, intrepid reporter Kate Richardson asked a very pertinent question about CMJ 2008: "Who are all these bands?" Up until very recently, I worked as a publicist for an indie PR firm, and I know a ton of small acts because of it. Some I worked, some I tried to work, some I researched, and some I know from competitors and colleagues. I also read/skimmed nearly every magazine, indie Web site, and blog out there, particularly looking at coverage of small bands. Plus, I'm in a few bands myself, [...]
The Bronx A list of shows happening at the Lower East Side venue .... TUES 10/21/2008 08:00 PM $8 cover Downstairs: CMJ-Trash Talk / The Bronx / Akimbo / The Go Station / Padre Pio / Salt & Samovar / Seth Kallen WED 10/22/2008 07:00 PM $8 cover Downstairs: CMJ-The Naked & Famous / Swati / Ayurveda / Joema & The Poets / Life & [...]
It's that time of year again, when bands both big and small converge upon New York City for a debaucherous , music-filled five days...that's right we're talking about the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon. Spanning Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, there's just too much to see. We'll do our best...this isn't our full time job. Come on! (in Gob voice.) Stark has enjoyed watching certain acts from all over the nation strive for immediate, Black Kids-like fame. Alas, they're not all that lucky. From Nashville to Chicago to NYC, Stark has highlighted [...]
Jamie Lidell @ ACL 2008 ( more by Kyle Dean Reinford ) today in NYC * DANCE * Van She Tech @ Santos * Ra Ra Riot @ Sound Fix * Atmosphere @ Irving Plaza * Fucked Up & guests @ Rogan Store * Jamie Lidell, World Provider @ Highline Ballroom * Yelle, Funeral Party, Kap10Kurt @ Webster Hall [...]
Download mp3 32.99 MB 160k stereo (28:49) Mostly all 2008 kick ass head shredding social/political musical mayhem a must for metal/hardcore fans must play LOUD! Sorry so long for a show will try to get more frequently. Free Radio Santa Cruz 101fm (The home station for PDR) is in desparate need of donations now more than ever threating our on air existence Please support Unlicensed Community Radio Today. Playlist by artist, track, release, year, contact: Soulfly Blood, Fire, War, [...]
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Vampire Weekend - Cousins
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The Beach House Theory of 2k10.
Megan Fox New York Times Magazine Outtake Photos
