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Jun 20, 2011, 1:42 pm
I know I’ve posted this before, but we feel like posting it again because it’s Monday and we hate Monday, but also because yesterday I took too much Valium and don’t feel like being at work today. You’re lucky I’m not also posting Brak songs.
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Jun 18, 2011, 11:52 pm
When I opened this email I envisioned some horrible Bon Scott era AC/DC tribute shit, complete with unfortunately tight pants, not so young men, and long hair fashioned into some kind of hipster cut. I know, I know… so why’d I open it? I don’t have an answer for that question but I’m serious... Comment - Like
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Jun 18, 2011, 11:04 pm
I’ve been gone a while and I’m not sure how credible my recommendations are at this point, but hear me out on this one. These dudes are from (some other unnamed and self-proclaimed notable bands out of) Seattle and they call themselves My Goodness. I’m still not sure what my final decision is ... Comment - Like
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Jun 12, 2011, 1:42 am
The first thing I ever heard from Hooray For Earth was a remix of Coma Cinema‘s ‘Her Sinking Sun.’ I’m pretty big on remixes so I asked google where I could find some more…. in addition to some tunes, google gave me some 411 – Hooray For Earth formed in Boston in 2006 and currently hail ... Comment - Like
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Apr 18, 2011, 3:51 pm
It’s been a while since yall heard from me. I apologize. I’m gonna keep this one real short and to the point. Zed’s Dead is a dubstep production duo from Canada. Their song “1975″ is currently climbing the hype machine charts and was featured in a super-sexy behind the scenes video of Russ... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2011, 2:18 pm
This guy is pretty good. The dude kinda reminds me of Ben Gibbard (specifically ‘I’ll Follow You Into the Dark’ which is like the saddest/best song ever, and I don’t even like Death Cab), and his name also happens to be Ben – Benjamin Francis Leftwich. Dig this little acoustic diddy called... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2011, 7:13 pm
Hi. I’m Steven. When C4 asked if I wanted to contribute to FW I had absolutely no idea what or who I’d write about. After I mulled it over for about a million years I decided I was over thinking it. A couple of months ago I went to some random show at the Troubadour. I’d never heard of any of... Comment - Like
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Dec 9, 2010, 4:44 pm
Kanye West’s fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, sold half a million units in its first week and received perfect review ratings from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and other top music critics. Congrats Kanye, but I’m not gonna let you finish. (Ba dum ch!)
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Nov 29, 2010, 8:07 pm
I’ll keep it short & sweet: Preview Daft Punk’s original score from the upcoming feature film TRON: Legacy right now via the Hollywood Records myspace page. WARNING: it is pretty fucking mind-melting. Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2010, 4:13 pm
We’re a little slow on the blog these days and probably will be for quite some time, but here’s a little something to tide you over for a bit. Our buddies Mouth’s Cradle just dropped a new mixtape – dig The Hype here, and download the whole release at the link below.
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Nov 17, 2010, 9:53 pm
If pure sound had the capability to project images on a blank wall, Mini Mansions would be worthy projectionists. On a break from Queens of the Stone Age, Michael Shuman melded heads and locked arms with longtime friends Tyler Parkford and Zach Dawes in a dusty room in the San Fernando Valle... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2010, 5:09 pm
Gang Of Four, one of the most radical and important groups of the last thirty years, are proud to announce a headlining tour of North America beginning February 4th in Toronto, ON. The band will tour in support of their upcoming album, C O N T E N T, their first new material in 16 years. Set... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2010, 10:01 pm
We here at the Weapon absolutely love (most) Brian Eno stuff. In fact, we actually used Mr. Eno as the subject of a “Composer Report” for a music theory class in college, and incidentally we own absolutely everything the man has ever released, and almost everything he has produced/collaborated o... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2010, 2:11 am
When The Black Heart Procession broke their three-year silence with last year’s critically-lauded comeback, Six, it showcased the iconic band born from the self-imposed hiatus of Three Mile Pilot returning to its roots, crafting the kind of minimalist noir ballads that made them so beloved in the ... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2010, 1:31 am
KEIN HASS DA sprechen sie Bad Brains en deutsch. And they fucking rule. Seriously, these german dudes are really just a bad brains tribute band, except for one difference: they’ve re-done 25 Bad Brains songs from 78-89 – IN GERMAN. I guess they also wrote their own lyrics and they’ll be releas... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2010, 8:59 pm
I’ve been vibing pretty hard on 93.5 (kday) because they play shit like Digital Underground, Kriss Kross, SWV, and TLC. In fact, the topic of this post was initially going to be Onyx, but this blog I’ve never heard of but will probably continue to read just so happened to be a step ahead of me. ... Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2010, 5:35 pm
So I myself didn’t get to FYF Fest this year, but the fantastic Fever Dragon did and he produced some stellar images this year. You can find reviews somewhere else, but for a sense of what went down in image form, this is the place. Thanks to Fever Dragon who suffered through $4 water bottle price... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2010, 1:02 am
Fierce Creatures emerged from the scorching Fresno, CA summer of 2009. Abandoning past musical undertakings that never quite seemed to fit, the band came together to build an identity free of limitations – an identity focused on the joy of undiluted music. Guitars and keys drive their tunes, while... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2010, 12:20 am
Even though I’m not going back to school this time around, my summer is almost over, and like the one before it, this one had a soundtrack. Last summer’s playlist was made up of Trojan Records box sets, Easy Star Allstars, and Leftover Crack (C4 can definitely vouch for that!), but his summer I... Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2010, 11:28 pm
Fareed and Connor are Headless Horseman, and you should give a shit about that because Headless Horsemen makes some good tunes. Truth be told, I don’t know shit about electronic music. I’m not gonna lie. I mean, the mash-up remixy what sample is this kinda electro is not something on which I pro... Comment - Like
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Aug 5, 2010, 2:53 am
Officially, “The Bowl welcomes the longed-for return of post-punk messiahs Pavement for an amazing show of rock royalty that also includes the iconic and experimental sounds of Sonic Youth and heirs to the lo-fi throne No Age.”
Damn. Heirs to the lo-fi throne? No Age must be pretty stoked. Seri... Comment - Like
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Aug 5, 2010, 1:55 am
I find it rather fitting that this is basically the only thing you’ll find on any link that has to do with the upcoming Brian Eno Warp release. Anybody have high hopes for this one? Comment - Like
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Aug 3, 2010, 1:44 am
Last night I discovered that I have three very different and totally awesome versions of The Beatles’ harmonica-pop gem from A Hard Day’s Night – “I Should Have Known Better.” It should go without saying that version 1 is, of course, the original.
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Aug 1, 2010, 6:34 pm
I’ve been a little slow on the blog this summer, with good reason – dog, new job, no money, etc – but I figure it’s kind of my duty to kick you guys down with the details for this year’s FYF Fest, since I’ve done it pretty much every year….
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Aug 1, 2010, 5:12 pm
Are we really here? Is this really happening? When we say that we never thought this day would come, we REALLY mean it. The rumor of a new Three Mile Pilot album has been circulating for over a decade, further fueling the mystery and mythology that has swirled around the San Diego trio since the 199... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2010, 1:27 am
If you know Curtis Jenkins, you should know he LOVES baile funk.
Baile Funk, also called funk carioca, is a Brazilian dance music that originated in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and is heavily influenced by 1980s Miami Bass music (like 2 Live Crew!) This is some serious party music, where thousa... Comment - Like
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Jun 17, 2010, 8:44 am
To celebrate the sun finally coming out in the Midwest, here are a few odes to summer -perfect for porch sittin’ and pool-side sippin’.
The Aggrolites – Reggae Summertime
Ice Cube – My Summer Vacation
Neon Indian – Deadbeat Summer
Of Montreal – Oslo In The Summertime
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Jun 16, 2010, 11:52 am
If you are looking for an option for satellite TV service, one of the most important things for you to consider is the price. There are other factors involved, like if you live in an apt are you allowed to add a dish to the roof? Are there cheaper options in your area? Personally, I’m a little... Comment - Like
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Jun 16, 2010, 11:14 am
These days you can do most things online. You can pay your bills, you can do your grocery shopping, and you can even find a job without ever leaving your house or even speaking to a single soul. But you can’t get your car fixed online can you? You can’t even get an oil change or a tune u... Comment - Like
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Jun 16, 2010, 10:56 am
I was born and finished my study in a hick town in Iowa. I tried looking for a job in the city cause that’s where I live, and shit was tough, man. I mean, I have fast access to everything and everyone EXCEPT for fast access to cash. There are tons of cable providers and ways to get cheaper cab... Comment - Like
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Jun 16, 2010, 10:32 am
When the craziness about the economy happened last year, I had to tighten my belt across the board. I cut my home phone and cable sports to save a few bucks. I lowered my cell phone subscription to a manageable amount because we were all thinking that we’re going to lose our jobs. We didn’t,... Comment - Like
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Jun 14, 2010, 10:25 am
Last week, Rock The Bells 2010 announced the addition of Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, and Lauryn Hill just days before tickets were to go on sale. Pretty slick move if you ask me. But it gets better – Snoop Dogg will perform the entirety of his debut album Doggystyle – do you have a... Comment - Like
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Jun 14, 2010, 7:53 am
SoKo (born Stéphanie Sokolinski) is a French singer and actress, best known for the track ‘I’ll Kill Her’. In 2007, SoKo achieved a hit single in Denmark with the song after The Black Boy Scouts began to promote it. The song reached number one on Danish radio charts as well as in ... Comment - Like
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Jun 14, 2010, 3:39 am
I’m pretty into Soul and R&B, like, the popular kind – not just the old stuff. I dig it so much that sometimes my friends don’t even get it so I’ve stopped mentioning it. I guess you could say it’s a guilty pleasure of mine, like how c4 really likes NOFX and would probably pick... Comment - Like
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Jun 6, 2010, 7:01 am
I’m not really a fan of most hip-hop or urban soul. There, I said it. And it’s not really cause I don’t like it as much as it’s the sheer fact that a lot of it just isn’t very interesting. It sounds the same, or it’s too self-assuming, or it just doesn’t str... Comment - Like
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Jun 6, 2010, 6:05 am
Let me just preface by saying it’s late and I’m tired – I do dig the new Melvins track (see below) but haven’t gotten my hands on a copy of the new album so I can’t really say much about it, except for the name is super cheesey and I hate it. C’mon, really? The Br... Comment - Like
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May 14, 2010, 3:59 am
So I live in this house that happens to be a pretty hot spot for shows if you live in Macomb, IL (which you probably don’t), and last weekend we had a hip-hop show. Towards the end of the show one of the acts, Vertual Vertigo, announced their participation in what I like to call a new hip-hop ... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:55 am
So if you’ve been following the weapon for longer than 6 months then you probably know how stoked I get when someone sends me REALLY GOOD music. And you’ve also probably noticed that I lag like a bitch when it comes to posting sometimes. So I dono how long this stuff was sitting in my in... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:38 am
The Rolling Stones are preparing to re-release their 1972 classic album Exile On Main Street. (Properly) Regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock ‘n’ roll history and one of the most defining of the Stones’ catalogue (my personal favorites are Big Hits Vol. 2 & Tattoo You, bu... Comment - Like
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Apr 27, 2010, 9:00 am
We like The Dirty Heads cause we think they kinda sound like Eminem if he made white-kid reggae. We also like ‘em cause we like Sublime & Sublime’s new singer Rome, and he did that one track with them that’s like the only good song they play on the radio. Ever. So we’re prett... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 6:21 am
I’m a huge LCD Soundsystem fan, personally — I think James Murphy makes some of the most urgent, emotionally moving music out there (and the dude can certainly produce a record, too). That said, here’s the fucking crazy music video for the excellent new single “Drunk Girls.&... Comment - Like
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Apr 17, 2010, 7:57 pm
“Let’s Hear That String Part Again, Because I Don’t Think They Heard It All the Way Out In Bushnell” – Sufjan Stevens
So I just saw Wes Anderson’s latest film The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and I really liked it a lot. The movie reminds me of mewithoutYou’s latest music v... Comment - Like
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Apr 17, 2010, 5:47 pm
A band name like Sugar & Gold may conjure up some sort of image of party-rockers, prone to disco freakouts and fun times. In the case of this particular band, that mental visage certainly holds true. See that picture up there? Yeah, that’s the kind of music you’re in for, and IR... Comment - Like
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Apr 9, 2010, 3:55 pm
When you decide to cover a classic track there’s always a huge risk of serious suckage, but some bands just have the gift. Easy Star All Stars are freaking pros (Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band, Dub Side of the Moon…. blablabla etc etc etc.), and it has has recently come to my a... Comment - Like
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Apr 8, 2010, 9:35 am
New York producer Chris Glover, AKA Penguin Prison, is no stranger to the music industry. According to the usually-hyperbolic-but-sometimes-spot-on British press, he’s done everything from gospel choirs to punk bands to boy bands. His Penguin Prison project has been making some noise sinc... Comment - Like
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Apr 1, 2010, 6:45 pm
Dum Dum Girls are streaming their new record I Will Be all this weekend on their site. Also here:
Dum Dum Girls – I Will Be by subpop
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