July 31, 2006, 6:02 am
I’ll be on tomorrow (TUESDAY) morning on Jo Whiley’s lovely show on BBC Radio 1 talking about the latest trends in NYC.
Four words: SNAKES ON A PLANE
You’ve been warned.
Listen live (or when it’s archived) on the BBC Radio 1 site.
July 30, 2006, 10:28 pm
I gotta clean up my apartment before my friends come over to stay for their first time in NYC, but I just had to share with you this video of The Gaskets I made on my little point-and-shoot camera tonight. I was DJing The Music Slut’s one-year anniversary party at The Delancey and these boys were headlining. I. WAS. BLOWN. AWAY. by how amazing they were. Think We Are Scientists meets Wham! (yes, I went there!)
WATCH: “End Game” by The Gaskets @ The Delancey, NYC (I love the dancing!)
I angrily asked my friend why I didn’t know they existed until now, and he told me it was because I don’t read blogs. He’s right. I don’t. But you do, obviously…so PLEASE check them out on Myspace right now.
During the set, sequencer Ross took my hand and pulled me up on stage as part of a bit they do where they “heal” someone in the audience. Having never seen them before/ known anything about them I had no idea this was coming, so when they asked me what my ailment was, I quickly decided upon the first thing that came to my head–“the shakes”. Then I proceeded to do the Pete Wentz shake when promted by the Gasket boys. I was then told to do a trust fall after I’d been “healed”…which I did. Then I ran off the stage as soon as I could. Hahahah.
I’m probably going to get busted on this, but I don’t care. Lead singer Ted Blanks is a hottie of Keith Murray proportion. Check it out, ladies:
More (shirtless) photos over at Flickr.
More later!
July 30, 2006, 8:30 pm
SHOPSIN’S
No parties larger than 4!
Damon Albarn Creates New Band
According to NME, he was working on a solo record with Danger Mouse, but the duo have decided to focus their time on a new album, The Good The Bad And The Queen.
YouTube – 30 Seconds to Mars at FUSE
Too bad this wasn’t real…Leto displaying his legendary douchbaggery.
July 29, 2006, 8:30 pm
Save the Children – Ouch!
A quarter of a million children die in Africa every year simply because they can’t afford to see a doctor or a nurse. Ouch. Photos of Franz Ferdinand and The Kooks
NEWSARAMA.COM: SCOTT ALLIE & GERARD WAY ON THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY
So – does the rock star (and former DC Comics intern) have what it takes to make it in comics? Way and his Dark Horse editor Scott Allie had a conversation about that very issue for Newsarama.
July 28, 2006, 8:30 pm
The Sounds: Tony the Beat Video
Starring Leigh Lezark and…Steve Aoki!
The Awful Truth – 7/28/2006 – Page 2 of 2
Jack White and Raconteurs bandmate Brendan Benson, gettin’ geared up for a sweatdown. Sports Club LA. Four Seasons.
Fuzz Design Workshop
Jewelry
Hilary Denies Elle’s Virgin Quote
"The thing is that I didn’t say that. I wouldn’t say that. I don’t know how [the writer] got that out of what I said."
Communal Yoga Mats: Beware of Germs – New York Times
Keep ‘em clean, kids!
The Heyday of the Dead – New York Times
The NYT finally realizes that skulls are a trend just as skulls are so over
Scarlett Johansson’s Lap Dance, Star Says She Celebrated her 21st Birthday At A Strip Club – The ShowBuzz
Star Says She Celebrated her 21st Birthday At A Strip Club
Dispatches from Girls Gone Wild. By Ariel Levy
Girls Get Naked for T-Shirts and Trucker Hats
the cool hunter
NOT "Cool Hunting" but a different trend web site
July 28, 2006, 5:36 pm
Tom Smith and Chris Urbanowicz of Editors performed a three song acoustic set at Cornerstone Promotion offices today before running over to their gig at Irving Plaza. It was hot as hell, but the pizza was delicious. Songs played were “All Sparks”, “Bullets” (aka- the “American version” of “Munich”), and “Bones”.
Here’s a photo of the lads:
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Editors, so you can imagine how surprised I was when Tom walked into the offices with a crazy Chris Martin fro and the DEEPEST TAN I have EVER seen on a former pale British person. Did he go to Cancun or something? He was BROWN. Don’t get me wrong, it was a great, natural looking tan, but I dunno…there’s something inherently weird about a Brit with a golden complexion.
July 27, 2006, 9:28 pm
Come out and say hello Sunday! I’ll be DJing early.
July 27, 2006, 9:01 pm
Weren’t able to make it to Sondre Lerche at Barnes and Noble last week, you can now listen to his interview on BN.com. He talks about his childhood ponytail, Cole Porter, and his new album, the Duper Sessions. Features him singing “Everyone’s Rooting for You”, “Minor Detail”, and “I Want to Call It Love”.
LISTEN: Sondre Lerche interview during Upstairs at the Square
DOWNLOAD: Sondre Lerche interview/ performance
July 27, 2006, 8:30 pm
Muse Go Rural With George Clooney – AOL Music News Blog
British rockers Muse have been packing them in on their latest tour. Their sold out gigs to thousands of sweaty Americans though have provided quite the change of scenery for mercurial frontman Matt Bellamy. He recently moved to rural Italy.
“We’re Here to Fight Evil†on Blender.com
If “Death Rockers†My Chemical Romance say they’re superheroes, then who is Blender to argue? We just don’t remember spider-man having so many problems with drink, drugs and swearing in front of kids.
How To Land A Rich Man – Forbes.com
With burning bras a distant memory, these shameless women have authored books, offer seminars and even give private lessons on how to snag a moneyed man
Kathie Takowsky Gold Diamond Snakes On A Plane Necklace – SHOPINTUITION
This eye catching necklace was designed by Lin Shaye who plays Grace in the upcoming movie, Snakes On A Plane.
A Month on the Town
The man who’s reviewed 12,000 records reviews 32 shows in 30 days
Annie Get Your Cell Phone Gun > Fly Life by Tricia Romano
The Crobar shooting inspires odd rumors, while the anti-cabaret laws inspire ballet.
Teddy Geiger YouTube Contest
Make a 60 second video of yourself lip synching to Teddy’s new single "These Walls"! The most creative video wins Sony electronics!
YouTube – Interview with Pete Wentz and Sonny Moore
