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Coldplay’s Free Show @ Madison Square Garden
Artists mentioned:Tonight I went to the free Coldplay show at MSG. There were not many “surprises”–the show was almost identical in set list as the free Brixton Academy show, but it was super fun nonetheless. You cannot beat FREE! Here I am in my little bubble… Setlist: Life in technicolor (intro),...(read full post)
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After the Jump Festival 2008: Sun, Fun, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Artists mentioned:This year’s After the Jump Festival was a rip roaring success! Ok, so we might possibly have ruined a wedding occurring next door to the Williamsburg Hall of Music (oops!), and a recording session for an Australian band (double oops!), but I think nearly everyone who came to the ATJ...(read full post)
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Megapuss Debutes with Devendra’s Penis Garland and Fabrizio Moretti
Artists mentioned:Megapuss made their live debut on Thursday night at Los Angeles’ Hammer Museum by UCLA in Westwood,CA. The band features indie star (and Natalie Portman’s current boytoy) Devendra Banhart, Fabrizo Moretti of The Strokes, and Greg Rogove of Priestbird, live from the Hammer Museum by UCLA in Westwood,CA. Photo: Ben...(read full post)
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This Saturday: 30+ Bands Play FREE After the Jump Festival in Williamsburg
Artists mentioned:Come out to After the Jump Fest this Saturday! Bands playing the fest and charity night show: Alex and the Horribles, Dinowalrus, DJ XXXchange (Spank Rock), Health, papercranes, Pattern Is Movement, Ponytail, Power Douglas, Project Jenny, Project Jan, The Antlers, The Austerity Program, The Forms, The Shackeltons, The Swimmers, Titus...(read full post)
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You Write the Caption: Chris Martin Onstage at Brixton Academy
Artists mentioned:I know how much you guys love giving Coldplay’s Chris Martin–and even the occasional Coldplay drum machine–captions (see your handiwork here and here), and when I saw this photo taken at last night’s free Coldplay concert at London’s Brixton Academy, I just knew that you’d be itching to have your...(read full post)
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Worth the Wait: Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends”?
Artists mentioned:Coldplay’s newest album, Viva La Vida is finally out. What do you think? Is it the musical masterpiece that many have herald it to be? Is it a winning album, truer to their hit record A Rush of Blood to the Head, and far superior than the somewhat lackluster X...(read full post)
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2 Nights at Santos: Hedi Slimane and Misshapes
Artists mentioned:So for the last three nights I’ve been heading to Santos Party House (aka 100 Lafayette) for some fashionable parties. On Friday night was a V Magazine celebratory party for designer/photographer Hedi Slimane’s new book, Rock Diary where PYT and recent Slimane muse Hayes Peebles played a solo set in...(read full post)
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Julian Casablancas, Santogold, and Pharrell on “My Drive Thru”
Artists mentioned:You’ve heard about this Converse project which joins The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas, Santogold, and Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D., now you can finally hear the results of their collaboration, a song called “My Drive Thru.” DOWNLOAD: “My Drive Thru” by N.E.R.D. featuring Julian Casablancas and Santogold (via Sit Down Stand Up)...(read full post)
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Misshapes.com Relaunch Party
Artists mentioned:How could it be possible that I’ll probably end up spending the next two nights at the venue I was at last night–Santos Party House, aka “100 Lafayette” aka “Santa’s Party House”? Misshapes is back to attack the party scene, having their Misshapes.com release party at the bi-level venue in...(read full post)
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Diggnation Live Show in New York
Artists mentioned:I possibly spent my Wednesday night in the nerdiest way possible–at a taping of popular tech podcast, Diggnation starring hosts Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht. Long-time listeners of the podcast will know that Diggnation often does live shows in their home state of California, but they have also taken their...(read full post)
