YouTube presented the world premier of Peacebone yesterday. Holy shit this is weird. And cool. But mostly weird.
Well half of my fingers
are dipped in the sand
You’re progressin’ letters
That you use to cook your broccoli
Author: USOUNDS
Music News Highlights – MIA and Dylan Movie
VBS.TV: MIA tells Spike Jonze about how her hairdresser was on horse tranquilizers during her last cut; Must wear wig now. Also, MIA’s new album, Kala received an 8.9 rating on Pitchfork today.
Galang a lang a lang lang!
Justpressplay.net: Photos of the six actors playing Dylan in the upcoming movie I’m Not There.
Tour of the Century: The Hold Steady with Art Brut! The Hold Steady also have a comic book now.
David Dondero mp3s
David D feels kind of down after dumping a few dead bodies in Greenfield Lake
Wilmington, NC man David Dondero is not your average singer/songwriter. He has a magi-like gift for intertwining great storytelling with super catchy melodies that are not bo-ring. The following songs make me think Mark Oliver Everett (E) or Will Sheff. New album, Simple Love is out today on Team Love.
Music News Highlights
Yahoo: Uncle Kracker arrested for sex crime; could Drift Away into the slammer for an ass pounding.
NME: Speaking of slammers, Dirty Pretty Things and The Enemy will be playing a prison gig next week.
Aversion.com: New Beck song, “Time Bomb” will be available on iTunes tomorrow.
Rolling Stone is real into lists these days. The latest is “Songs that make you want to commit violent acts and/or blow your brains out”.
New Farrelly Bros./Ben Stiller movie looks more promising than Night at the Museum. The soundtrack features new Flaming Lips and old David Bowie.
Octoberman mp3s
The members of Octoberman hold a secret meeting after burying a few dead bodies in Stanley Park
Vancouver’s Octoberman (Marc Morrissette) will release their second album, Run From Safety, tomorrow the 21st of Augustman. Recommended if you like melodramatic popular song. Check it:
Flight of the Conchords – Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros
HBO have resigned Conchords for another season!
Music News Highlights – Debbie Downer Show Cancellations
Aversion.com: Wilco cancels shows due to guitarist Nels Cline (not to be confused with Nell Carter) coming down with The Pox. Apparently Tiny Mix Tapes don’t realize there is nothing funny about adult pox (see pic).
Drowned in Sound: Also Connor Oberst has the runs resulting in 4 August show cancellations.
BBC: Amy Winehouse pulls out of Stones gigs after last week’s OD.