Foster The People

FACT:

New band called Foster The People. This track, Pumped Up Kicks has really been floating around in the blog sphere, and is the only track that's available to download (you can stream others on their site, see below.) Not much info on them, just that they're playing at SXSW. Could be interesting. Could be nothing. Either way, great song.


FosterThePeople.com

NWA Photo Shoot

FACT:

I love NWA. They changed the sound, style and thugishness of hip hop. With that said, I wish I could have been there for this 1987 photo shoot for the album NWA and the Posse


I also find it funny that they didn't have their rugged style yet, the 90's hadent hit yet. The fresh, clock for a necklace, bright adidas and polo look didn't last long. Thankfully.

Now, I can only dream that I would have been a member.Note they already had a white guy in the group and I would have been only three years old. Still, one can imagine.

Die Antwoord

FACT:

I was shown this music video today. I don't think I have ever seen anything that could create so many questions in my mind so quickly. Like what language is this? Is this guy serious? Is that troll person really a human? For me, it has the title for "best terrible thing" I have ever seen and heard. Watch the video and then check out the site, it's really worth it.




TAKING OVER THE INTERWEB- DIEANTWOORD.com

Mock Interview: Toro y Moi

FACT:

Everyone should own Toro y Moi's debut album Causers of This.

The Beat Lab Ft. Toro y Moi and Kid Trails from Jon Casey on Vimeo.

Above is a mock interview about the album. His friend is pretending to be him (Chaz) while Chaz asks the questions. Pretty, pretty clever.

I Like Turtles

FACT:

Making random comments that do not follow what someone asks you is hilarious. I also like turtles. And who doesn't like a quick little meeme to get through the day?

Chill Wave 2010

FACT:

I had a great New Years 2010, don't get me wrong.





It was a quiet, very comfy evening in Hollywood. If I could have been anywhere else it would have been above.

Zombie Wars

FACT:

Star Wars and Zombies are great. Together, they are truly captivating..Or just really cool to some geekier gentlemen. How the two came together? Who cares!




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Mascot Injured

FACT:

I laugh at people in pain. America's Funniest Home Videos never got old to me growing up. Bob Saget did, but a good kick in the goring, never.



This poor mascot. Just trying to get the crowd hyped. Something about a bob cat rolling on the ground with serious back pain is priceless. Enjoy.

Hey Champ

FACT:

It's Friday. When I get off of work, I intend to mix records like its 2012. Getting ready for such an eventful night, I spent most of my day listening to the beat on the street and seeing what the kids are listening to.

I had downloaded a track or two by this band Hey Champ prior to today but did not give it a lot of attention. I'm really digging it. The video is cheese, but i do like the slow motion clarity (see Bloody Beetroots post.)

Hey Champ - Cold Dust Girl (Only Children Remix)

Johnny Hoskins Sighting!

FACT:

This is hilarious. It all began with my brother telling me that he saw Paris Hilton in West Hollywood when he was picking out a Christmas tree. This fact did not excite me, but I know that it made his shopping experience that much greater.

The following day he sent me this link, so i could see him and then Paris Hilton. This, slightly aroused my intrigue so I watched it when I had some down time. Unlike my brother, or my mother (who was proud to see her son on the internet and forwarded this to Grandma, aunts, the like) did not watch it with the volume. "GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE WAY WILL YOU...." What an asshole. Happy Holidays. Fucking awesome.

Cabo Cantina

FACT:

Cabo Cantina bars are ridiculous. It is almost like "hey, if you didn't go to college or you want a taste of the worst part of Mexico, come on in to Cabo!" With over 8 fucking locations in the Los Angeles area, it's almost like why not get shit canned and over eat on Mexican delicacies.


I went to the one on Wilshire with my favorite to watch the Vikings game yesterday. It was one of those tough calls, we were joking around about the situation prior, being in need an Apple app for. It isn't easy to find a bar (or location playing football) where dogs can be on the patio and still in game view. Our destination turned to a glimpse of "B" rated hell, better known as Cabo Cantina.


Who would of thought in one restaurant you could find females louder than the game, guys walking, talking and chewing with mouths wide open and people giving their dogs beer under the table....only at the Cantina. I sound whiny, high maintenance, or have a stick up my ass with a monicle around my eye. Not true and not my style. There were just so many shit heads that i had to document it. Also, finding amazing photos on Google proves that this particular Sunday was not just a fluke.


The sad part is I can't say that I won't be seen going back to one of the many fine establishments. Like i said they're competing with Subway for the most locations. And 2 for 1 prices on drinks is just asking for a glossy eyed - beat ass crowd. You get what you pay for.

New -H-I-M- Album

FACT:

-H-I-M- has the most sentimental value to me out of any band. My friends and I have been listening to them since early high school, which shaped and started our music sense. They gave us the idea of unbelievable imagery, a fashion sense and some good fucking tunes over the years. Now that was me trying hard to paraphrase.

I will be frank here, because I can go on and on about -H-I-M- forever. Unlike wine, -H-I-M- albums do not get better with age and time. Recent ones have been very hit and miss with tracks, and commercial America has definitely tainted the good name to an extent. Still, I lose no hope in the things I love, so I await the new album that will be out next February.


Screamworks: Love & Theory in Practice is supposed to be their final album. I read this in a Metal Hammer interview with Ville Valo over a year ago, so lets hope that was just to get excitement stirring. This album will make Valentines Day a real treat, or a disappointing one (kind of like every year.) That is me being funny now that I am done being frank.

Gabe Leonard

FACT:

I bought my first piece of art yesterday. I was at the Abbot Kinney Street Fair and fell in love with a bunch of paintings by Gabe Leonard. Super talented and really only paints bad ass things. Pirates, mobsters and of course cowboys is the majority of his work, so I am an official fan. The one below "Dead Man's Hand" was the one that I bought, but I really feel that every thing he's done is worth checking out.





GabeLeonard.com

Hulk Hogan in the 1990's

FACT:

Hulk Hogan was like an idol in the 90's. I was an avid fan of wrestling, but I loved his movies. Suburban Commando has to be up there with Encino Man as "wow, I cant believe they made movies like this...and what happened to them?" He always embellished his tough guy-ness and...I don't know. That shit is still hilarious to me.I just did a quick search to show some photos and was amazed and taken back to my child hood.






I couldn't forget Thunder in Paradise, but he did three of those fucking films. Just brilliant. This is what i like to remember instead of his black dyed beard, his divorce, his Van Diesel son and semi hot daughter that he rubs down. :/

Placebo US Tour - Cancelled

FACT:

Placebo canceled their US tour beginning in September. According to Placebo.co.uk Brian collapsed during his first song at a festival in Japan. Doctors say he suffered a virus in Asia which, coupled with jet lag and exhaustion suggest he and the band take a six week break from touring to rest and recover. I smell bullshit.


I am thinking its a conspiracy for a few reasons. After this announcement, another one stated that Placebo will still do the Leeds Festival on August 28th and 29th. :/
Another reason, bands have canceled tours before because of lack of album sales. Lets be honest, this isn't the best Placebo album ever made. I love selected songs (certain tracks off Battle of The Sun are their best work) but its not selling here in the States. I would not be surprised if they take this little break to chill out, put money into some advertising here in the colonies or just schedule more dates in the UK. Either way, i am disappointed.

Oldies but Goodies

FACT:

Ali sent me these two particular videos a while back. In addition to them, he made clever remarks about how proud he was of me for being a part of the production for them. Hilarious




I like the guy on guitar in the first video bouncing back and forth, straight grooving. For the one directly above, I just don't know what happened to "puka" or tightly worn vacation necklaces, but I am very happy that they no longer exist.
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Happiest Place on Earth?

FACT:

I love Disneyland. Infact, I love all non-threatening amusement parks.

But it appears that the great Disney World in Orlando Florida is having a curse going for its employees. Note to self: Do not apply to work at Disney World for at least a few weeks...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 18) -- A 30-year-old performer at Disney World is dead after rehearsing for a stunt show, the third worker to die in seven weeks at the Orlando, Fla., park.
Anislav Varbanov was pronounced dead late Monday at a hospital after injuring his head while rehearsing a tumbling roll for the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular."
A Disney spokeswoman said the company mourned Varbanov's death. The stunt show was canceled Tuesday in his memory.
The death comes a week after a 47-year-old performer died following an on-stage fall during another show, "Captain Jack's Pirate Tutorial." And on July 5, a 21-year-old monorail driver died when another train crashed into his own.

Games For Days

FACT:

This Paul Banks solo album came from left field.


I felt like posting the new video for the single Games for Days and just throw out there that I really dig Interpol. If I was not that crazy about this Julian Plenti album I wouldn't hate. But, it is actually a great album and I am really hoping to see some tour dates for it soon. Very interesting and possibly exciting....

Ready For The Weekend

FACT:

New Calvin Harris album dropped today.



I like it, its really funky and different from his first album. The man created disco for fucks sake. No matter how this record compares to the first all around, I got a lot of love for Calvin Harris. I saw him at Coachella two years ago and it was one of the best, surprising sets I have ever seen.

The Rain (Real Jazzy, kudos Calvin)

Monotone Management Sucks

FACT:

Monotone Management sucks. They can't even come through a seasonal show with a terrible line up (Hardfest.) The show that was at the Forum this past Saturday got shut down by 10pm. Here is the statement made on hardfest.com;

LOS ANGELES -- August 9th, 2009

We were required to shut down Hard Summer at The Forum last night by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. They declared the event a "hazard" after seeing concertgoers jumping from the balcony to the floor, along with numerous other potentially dangerous activities. The Inglewood Police Department backed the decision of the Fire Department and assisted in the clearance of the venue.

While we, the promoters, worked with the authorities to consider other options to continue the concert, ultimately they made the decision based on the safety of the concertgoers. We are happy to report that there were no major injuries.

So, a lineup that was already weak is now being pushed back till when? Like over fall or winter when there other lame ass events are scheduled? Monotone Management sucks. Trying to throw raves in 2009 aint working. Get an outdoor venue, idiots. And good luck making money out of this mistake you suckers.