I'm about 95% sure that I met two of the members of Australian band Sherlock's Daughter during CMJ (at Surfer Blood show at the Suffolk is my best guess). They were entirely charming when we were introduced and handed me a copy of their EP. When I removed the CD I found a metrocard behind the plastic, so I'm very sorry if you lost your metrocard, but so very happy that you gave me this lovely, ...
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(photos by ryan muir)After finally indulging in the much buzzed about Brooklyn Bowl fried chicken dinner (two thumbs up, although I personally thought the fried chicken at Egg was better), I braved the Williamsburg wind tunnel and walked over to Glasslands to finally check out Miracles of Modern Science (MOMS) live. And let me just tell you that I was so glad that I did, because this show was o...
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Last night we went over to Bruar Falls for the first time (although technically it used to be The Lucky Cat and had the exact same set up + mojitos) to check out The Answering Machine (who were up-beat and fun and basically the exact same thing as most of what has come out of Manchester in the recent past). What I wanted to point out, however, is actually how much I enjoyed beachy indie rockers...
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The Swedish really get everything right, from discount furniture to tasty tasty meatballs, those gummy fish treets, and most recently the lovely Mary Onettes who just finished a four night jaunt here in NYC. I met them briefly at Royal Oak when photog/their biggest fan Kyle was drinking with them and documenting their every move for Stereogum. They may be a bit of an 80s alt-rock throwback (tha...
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First thing is first, hi people from NY Magazine! Thanks to you, I've decided to post (aka: throw together while I eat my monday morning breakfast) some music I've been really into lately - what a novelty, I know... For more update-to-date information... like what I actually ate for breakfast (j/k) you can always follow me on Twitter. Local Natives: LA Based band, great moustaches, lovely three...
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Diesel parties, generally, are a kick ass time. Anyone remember last years Diesel Circus (which, okay kind of was a circus and not in a good way, but was insane and totally memorable at least)? So when I got this invite in my inbox, and this creep-tastic video to go with it, all promoting some sort of DAY GLO denim... and a "secret" artist AND an open bar, I was all over it. Especially since I ...
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Tonight is After The Jump's official CMJ showcase! Personally I'm excited to see The Answering Machine. Saturday is our 3rd annual day party at Brooklyn Bowl - make sure you see Surfer Blood, I caught them last night at Cake Shop and am kind of obsessed with them (they're about to go on tour with Art Brut)!Surfer Blood - Floating VibesThe Answering Machine - Another City, Another Sorry
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last night was fun. there was free vitamin water and anime tote bags for some reason. i'll probably be there tonight too so come say hi.
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CMJ '09 has begun and here is the beginning of my fairly half assed coverage! Seriously, I apologize for my lack of updates and at the same time I don't. The career aspect of my life has taken off, and subsequently taken me off blogger for the majority of my time. I really have mixed emotions about this, considering how long I have been writing this blog and how far it has taken me both persona...
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I love the Noisettes. I have ever since I saw them perform in the dark and cramped basement of Rehab during the CMJ showcase I helped put on last year. They were magnetic, and awesome... singer Shingai Shoniwa is a stylish tour-de-force who you can't take your eyes off of when she performs. Anywho! In celebration of the US release of "Wild Young Hearts" on September 22nd, I have a vinyl (sweeee...
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Tomorrow night at Bell House, team Spicy Times (moi et Jinners) and the kickass folks of Nachos NY are teaming up for a Grito De Delores feista party for Mexican Independence day! You know you like your nachos spicy, so this seemed like the perfect combination to us. Jin and I will be providing the choonz and there will be a Grito CONTEST, which you can read all about here. YAY!
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Come hang out with us all day! Free Brooklyn Lager for the first hour each day! Not to mention... A delicious food menu designed by former WD-50 chef, Scott Koshkoodi Live screenprinting by artist j.morrison from Space is the Place A GIANT hot pink elephant art installation by Snoozer Loser Organic and vegan bake sale by Jamie Cakes Plus other surprises throughout the weekend! *Added to the ...
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Now in its third year, After the Jump Fest is back uniting renowned indie favorites with undiscovered talent…After the Jump Fest ‘09 at Littlefield!16+ Bands, Three Days, One Venue Fri, Aug 28thBuy Tickets HereDinosaur FeathersMy Teenage StrideHoliday ShoresJavelinMR. F (Tally Hall) DJ setSat, Aug 29Buy Tickets HereThe DrumsWild YaksDrink-up ButtercupTalk NormalFree EnergyDas Racist late night
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First of all, I started a tumblr, called I Rock I Tumblr. This is essentially to aid my short attention span and lack of time to blog. It's not all going to be music related, but just a smattering of randomness and photos and blogs. So you can go check that out. I want to Siren Fest, and Frightened Rabbit were SO MUCH AWESOME. I love this band more than words. I am also currently obsessed with ...
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FRICTION is back! And they have a sweeeet line up for you. I still have not been to LittleField but I am excited to check it out, and see the always awesome Pretty & Nice. The Pool Parties are back! Last week was fun, the breeze off the water was excellent, and I actually really enjoyed Mission of Burma. I do kind of miss the Dewars though, and I never thought I would say that...Siren Fest is t...
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I've met Jon a few times and his band Spacecamp played one of our Spicy Times parties - I can't say enough nice things about him. I ran into him the other night at the Phoenix show at MHOW and was so happy to see him out and about after such a scary ordeal. Please come out and support! WE ARE THE WILEY: A Benefit for Jon WileyA circle of Brooklyn-based friends have joined together to throw a be...
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I'm super excited to have been asked to DJ at this show tonight, so come out! It isn't associated with Northside Fest either, so you don't need a badgeAll info can be found here!
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It's that time again, when the fantastic Jinners and I bring spicy goodness to Union Hall for a night of awesome bands and all kinds of fun! This time around we have an amazing line up of up and coming bands that you should def check out...JAGUAR CLUBThis is the kind of new wavey indie music that I personally go ga-ga for. So if you generally like what I like, you are totally going to love Jagu...
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