"Gas prices are through the roof but that's not stopping me from heading out to this awesome show. Mezzanine Owls and The Pity Party are playing TONIGHT at Alex's Bar down in Long Beach w/ Coco B's at The Secret 6's record release show. A lineup that good is deserving..."

"It seemed, for a moment, that everything "Save The Last Dance" promised was about to come true: Julia Stiles, unhappy with un-Stilesish roles in the "Bourne" movies, had put on some pounds and climbed on the porn merry go round. But it was not to be—that's Cassandra Calogera in that..."

"ZIP: Neil Young - Time Fades AwayMP3s:01. Time Fades Away02. Journey Through the Past03. Yonder Stands The Sinner04. L.A.05. Love In Mind06. Don't Be Denied07. The Bridge08. Last DanceNOTE: Today's MEGA contribution comes from "Mighty" Matt Giordano, who I'm happy to high five over some Neil Young. Join us? Fuck..."

"Excepter unleash another skewed assault on the senses, this time via the grace of Paw Tracks. Debt Dept. moves the collective even further away from the disjointed noise cloud of their beginnings and continues to mine the beat addled cough-syrup disco that Burgers and Tank Tapes laid the groundwork for...."

"Barton Carroll: "Pretty Girl's Going To Ruin My Life (Again)" [mp3] from The Lost One (out January 22nd) Barton Carroll: "Brooklyn Girl, You're Going To Be My Bride" [mp3] from The Lost One (out January 22nd) other Barton Carroll music blog posts: @lhb @hype @elbo.wsDigital Leather: "Dead Sound (Raveonettes cover)"..."