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Archive for April 2008

April 21st, 2008

Virgin Megastore Free Shows

There are tons of free shows coming up at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square:
April 22 at 7 pm
Tokyo Police Club. To get in, but the new album Elephant Shell at Virgin and get a wristband.
April 25 at 12:30 pm
Elbow
April 28 at 7 pm
The Slackers
April 29 at 7 pm
Santogold. To get in, buy […]

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April 20th, 2008

Peter of Peter, Bjorn, and John Goes Solo

Peter Moren has played some solo shows in the past, but now he actually released his own album, and will be at Mercury Lounge tomorrow night…interesting. I hope this doesn’t mean the end of PB&J!!
Tags: Mercury-Lounge, Peter Bjorn & John, Peter Moren

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April 18th, 2008

Slick Rick for Free

See Slick Rick tonight at Studio B for FREE at the Mighty Health Release Party. It’s $15 at the door but if you RSVP to rmightyspringrelease@gmail.com and it’s free!
Tags: Slick Rick, studio-b

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April 17th, 2008

Stream Albums from Santgold, Jamie Lidell, and More

mtvU is streaming new albums for a week before their official release date, for free! Check it out at mtvU.com, and also click on the Darfur-related STAND stuff as well to do your part! Here’s what they have:
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April 15th, 2008

Under African Skies with Paul Simon

 
Paul Simon’s monthlong BAM residence took on the theme of Under African Skies this weekend. Joining him were Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vusi Mahlasela, Kaissa, David Byrne, Luciana Souza, and Cyro Baptista on percussion. The show began with Ladysmith Black Mambazo doing a couple  a cappella original tunes, and then they launched into “The Boy in […]

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April 14th, 2008

Everyone Else’s Soundtracks

Check out the rest of the B5 Media Music Blogger’s soundtracks here.
Our Digital Music builds the track listing from morning to night.
The Rock Dose offers songs and lyrics to start your day.
Oz Music Scene plays a wide variety of tracks both new and old.
Toronto Unplugged gives you a chance to listen to 5 standout tracks […]

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April 14th, 2008

Hot Chip Rocked My World

Night three of my four-concerts-in-a-row stretch was Hot Chip at Terminal 5 on Saturday night. I was afraid I would be too tired to enjoy it, or bored since this was my third time seeing them, but of course the adorably dorky boys from England woke me up right away and got me dancing. They […]

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April 14th, 2008

Soundtrack of My Day

Some people might be wondering what I listen to on any given day…well probably not, but just in case here’s a sampling of what I listened to this weekend:
1. “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” -Paul Simon
2. “Sunrise” -Yeasayer
3. “Blind” -Hercules and Love Affair
4. “Shove It” -Santogold
5. “That’s My DJ” -Girl Talk
6. “Engwish Bwudd” […]

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April 13th, 2008

Yeasayer and Man Man at Brooklyn Masonic

Two stellar bands played the ornate Brooklyn Masonic Temple on Friday night: Brooklyn locals Yeasayer and Philly’s extravagant Man Man.

Yeasayer are a tight, pulsating band that easily got the crowd pumped up. They played excellent songs like “2080″ and “Sunrise.”

Man Man came out in full mustachioed force to rock the room. Playing songs from new […]

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April 11th, 2008

Gnarls Barkley and Santogold at Highline Ballroom

 

 
Image Source: Chris Laputt
Damn, those two know how to put on a show. Santogold (aka Santi White) came out with a ton of energy, her DJ, and two badass dancers. She didn’t appear to be lip synching (something she was accused of at SXSW) at all, but there definitely was a backing track […]

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