bits and pieces: Damon news, Gorillaz news, and my favorite new album
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*** Damon Albarn is part of a coalition of artists who are calling for an end to tougher penalties for file sharers. It's a lovely altruistic move from Damon, and I read a quote somewhere where he said something like he didn't want to turn music sharing into a negative. Aww. This comes after the announcement that you Brits will be able to watch music videos on Youtube again. Group hug? [Guardia...
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Upcoming Shows
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Well, it seems that the Chicago live music scene hasn't totally dried up after all.Here's some upcoming concerts I'm excited about:Grizzly Bear/ Beach House at the Metro. September 27th, 7pm.The Horrors at The Double Door. October 11th, 9pm.Dead Man's Bones at Schubas. October 21st, 10pm.
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New Massive Attack track, "Splitting The Atom"
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You Got The Love- Florence And The Machine
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Lollapalooza Recap: Saturday
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If you have a fascination with pixelated videos, you can see all my Lollapalooza videos on my Youtube channel.I got to Grant Park in time to see Arctic Monkeys. I'm disappointed that they've gone shaggy, they look like Razorlight or something. I miss the little haircuts! Here's my video mashup of their performance:Next up were Glasvegas. I really enjoy them despite their "Skins" montage-ready s...
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Lollapalooza 2009: Friday
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It rained. A lot. Luckily I had my wellies and umbrella, others were not so lucky, there were quite a few people caked in mud. I think that gives Lolla a bit of cred, no? Despite an accidental Asher Roth encounter, and the realization that Crystal Castles are, in fact, rubbish, it was a brilliant day.I caught the end of The Knux, who were very fun...need proof?Next up I caught White Lies' set. ...
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I'm getting ready for severe sunburn and heatstroke: It's Lollapalooza Time!
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Tomorrow is the first day of Chicago's Lollapalooza festival. If you've been in Chicago this summer you'll know that so far we've had the coldest summer in 85 years. Well, in a cruel and frankly annoying turn of events, we're about to have the hottest weekend of the summer (think 100 degree heat index) AND IT'S LOLLAPALOOZA TIME!Pitchfork's festival was a couple of weeks ago, and it was perfect we
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Africa Express rolled into Paris today
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Africa Express was in Paris today for a five-hour marathon performance at Festival Fnac Indétendances.Of course, Damon (as usual) was the ringleader.Here's Sisfer Fa, featuring Damon Albarn and Speech Debelle, thanks to a lovely upload on YouTube:
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Victorian Horror Mix 3
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New mix! Featuring Rudolph Valentino, the shipping forecast, spies, Eslam Jawaad, Cadence Weapon....And Much More!GET IT HERE!
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