By Jeff Lyons on Aug 20, 2008 in Music, Videos | 0 Comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn_GMcHUcJo
I must admit I still get this Brooklyn-via-Montreal band mixed up with the The Thrills from Dublin. Luckily both bands are top-notch and not too dissimilar. They both have a late-80s alternative vibe (think The Stranglers and Mighty Lemon Drops) with effortless hooks and lush melodies. The Thrills have a bit more of that hazy [...]
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By Jeff Lyons on Jul 16, 2008 in Videos | 2 Comments
I did not want to like this, but I really do. Good, low-key fun from the brains behind “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”.
Website: www.drhorrible.com
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By Jeff Lyons on May 7, 2008 in Music, Time Wasters, Videos | 1 Comment
UsedWigs World News reported on the popular act of “Sleevefacing” sweeping the globe back in 2007. Now, there is a comprehensive site, www.sleeveface.com, filled with a panoply of creative takes on “obscuring or augmenting any part of their body or bodies with record sleeve(s) causing an illusion.” I love this very dumb activity very much [...]
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By Jeff Lyons on May 6, 2008 in Daily Distractions, Music, Time Wasters, Videos | 3 Comments
Mann Oh Mann! Hooray for West Philly, two great shows are coming to the Mann Music Center in June:
June 12th - Death Cab for Cutie
June 18th - R.E.M. with Special Guests Modest Mouse and The National.
The Mann, located in scenic Fairmount Park, is a great place to see a show in the summer. Get [...]
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By Jeff Lyons on Apr 19, 2008 in Music, Videos | 0 Comments
Not a lot of posting happening on a Saturday night, most webbies are busy getting their funs on. Bully for them. Me, I always seem to have a free moment on this popular night, so here’s my inaugural post for the "Saturday Night Shut-in Club," where I will broach a music topic and dazzle you [...]
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By Jeff Lyons on Apr 18, 2008 in Movies, Music, Videos | 0 Comments
Here’s an oldie but a baddie viral video from our favorite pill-popping talent evaluator, Paula Abdul. This must-see, feathered-back film from 1978 rules in so many different ways.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XRoa8C8VbA
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By Jeff Lyons on Apr 18, 2008 in Daily Distractions, Time Wasters, Videos | 0 Comments
In honor of Tim and Eric coming to town next week, North Star Bar on April 23rd, here’s a little “Best of” from the second season of Tim and Eric Awesome Show! Great Job!
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By Jeff Lyons on Apr 17, 2008 in Free MP3s, Music, Videos | 1 Comment
Here’s a very cool video for the Annuals pretty new song "Sore," the first track off the recently released Wet Zoo EP. The video was done by Teqtonik who did Mogwai’s “Hunted By A Freak” video, Arcade Fire’s video for “Power Out” and videos for The Shins, BRMC, Nada Surf, and more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M4AX4hBuk4
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By Jeff Lyons on Apr 14, 2008 in Music, Videos | 0 Comments
Let’s ease into Monday with a new one by Billy Bragg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zers1ITPEYQ
New CD: Mr. Love & Justice
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