Bruce over at Hypebot drops some rather astounding factual stuff on us about Simon Fuller's wholesale takeover of the American pop charts. Unfortunately, he then gets his briefs in a twist about things like "authenticity" and "meaning " and "depth" in music, something neither he, nor the argument, is necessarily cut out for.What's amazing about Simon and Idol, and much more interesting than ba...
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XXXChange and Hearthrob @ Middlesex Ben Weiser, Bob Carlton, Dr and Mrs. Vandertrampp @ Abbey Lounge Keri Noble, Rebecca Pronsky, Jamie Treadwell @ TT the Bear's Marc Broussard with Gabe Dixon Band, Josh Hoge @ Paradise J the S with the Greater Good @ Harper's Ferry Prince Terrence, Nick Hook, E-Marce @ Middle East upstairs Hellogoodbye, Ace Enders, PlayRadioPlay!, [...]
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The CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival invades New York City this week. Here's the latest from PopMatters' writers on the beat.Words and Pictures by Stephen StirlingJavelin Mercury Lounge, New York City It’s tough to perform electronic music live. The availability of reliable, touch-sensitive MIDI interfaces has made this somewhat easier, but still, if you don’t have a Daft Punk LED pyramid
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I just found these cool episodes of Saul Williams' Niggy TV. They feature concert footage, interviews and ideas all straight from the man himself: Niggy TV - Episode 1:Hear Saul talk about the video for Convict Colony. Niggy TV - Episode 2:Niggy Tardust? Barak Obama? Watch Episode 2 and find out. Watching those 2 episodes, and any Saul Williams videos for that matter, makes me wonder:Is Saul W...
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I love this new Saul Williams video! The imagery is amazing and eerie and of course Saul is a poet as ever on "Convict Colony": Saul Willams: Convict Colony - The video was directed by Chris Edley and Rob Leitzell - the same team who orchestrated the MGMT videos for "Time To Pretend" and "Electric Feel." Edley spoke at length with FADER Mag, which is the mothership of the FADER label who rel...
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Saul Williams from Niggy Tardust, video is pretty intense, but that is just Saul for you.Saul Williams "Sunday Bloody Sunday"Uploaded by wpg202. - See the latest featured music videos.
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Words by Chris Catania. Pictures by Colleen CataniaThe Afro-Punk tour arrived in Chicago with poet/actor/emcee Saul Williams leading the hip hop, punk and funk tribe to the Double Door. Openers American Fangs showed tons of passion and promise, but sadly the surly upstarts failed to strike any chords of freshness or uniqueness. But I feel for them, because having Saul Williams—-the personifi.
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This video isn't brand new, but I sure missed it until now and I see no one else on MOG has posted it yet... Here is the official video for Saul Williams' cover of U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" from The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust and produced by Trent Reznor:
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I’ve never been to a Saul Williams show, but from what I hear, it is a sight to behold. And because I want you to behold that sight, if you so desire it, I am posting tour dates. My work here is done. October:21 New York City @ The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza (CMJ Festival) 22 Cleveland, OH @ Cambridge Room at The House of Blues 23 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House 25 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsit.
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!http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2312251410_c7fe86fb29.jpg?v=0!Gotta finish the HHT-Rez trilogy with Saul Williams' brillian Niggy Tardust. If you haven't downloaded this album, shame on you. It's going to be one of those records that influence the kids for years to come.This really isn't a video, but I'm at work and can't upload any mp3s, so just crank it. Let it out, blow it out, spit it ...
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ATP is honesty the best festival. I mean, camping is fun, but it always rains and I hate being wet and sleeping in dirt, so ATP is perfect for me. This is the second time I have been to Minehead and though there didn't seem as much happening this year as last, it was exceptional, though it is hard to separate the awesomeness of the bands from the awesomeness of the company. Our chalet had ever...
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Saul Williams has plotted a course for his "The Tar Spangled Banner Tour" in support of his latest album, The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust! The album was produced by Trent Reznor and released online by FADER Mag's record label in a pay-what-you-please scheme similar to what Radiohead did with their new album. It is available 100% DRM-free from NiggyTardust.com and includes P...
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Hip-hop poet Saul Williams will release his next album The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust! for free. Taking it to the next level from Radiohead's "name-your-price" release In Rainbows the album will ONLY be available for as a free download or for a $5 contribution that will support the artist. The download is available via http://niggytardust.com/ and will be released on Novemb...
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I can't wait to download Saul William's new album when I get home. Sadly, I totally forgot about it this morning or I would be listening to it right now.Yes, I paid for my download. I support bands that I respect and like -- not whores like Britney Spears. That's all I got. Here's a video:
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HIP HOP THURSDAY?This poet turned actor (Slam) turn performer (rapper is too one dimensional for him) and his last s/t album is quite good. Its one of the only Zach De La Rocha sightings in years and it fucking pumps. He fuses poetry , hip hop and rock into a whole new sub-genre. "Sauls site":http://www.saulwilliams.com/ is pretty cool and you will see he is quite active. I love the guy and su...
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