“Fine for Pop” > Veckaflyest: Grizzly Bear VS. Lil Wayne > The Soundmen
If you haven’t listen to this yet then you should be slapped! This is a great mix of indie rock and hip hop. Even if you aren’t a fan of Lil Wayne or Grizzly Bear, this mix is worth listening to.
“1901″ > Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix > Phoenix
One of my favorites of off the May release from this French indie band.
The next three are from War Child Heroes, 2009 charity album devoted to the War Child charity’s aid efforts in war-stricken areas (info from Wikipedia).
“Transmission (Joy Division)” > Hot Chip
“Straight to Hell (The Clash)” > Lily Allen and Mick Jones
“Heroes (David Bowie)” > TV on the Radio
“Animal (Crookers Remix)” > Miike Snow
Do you like to dance?! I know I do. I got this from the LSTN #3 compilation from Urban Outfitters. Trendy, catchy, excellent music from a trendy, catchy, excellent clothing store. Who knew?
“Waves” > Songs of Freedom > Holding onto Sound
I wrote a review on this album. This is one of my favorite tracks on the album.
“Every Girl” > Every Girl Single > Young Money
So in keeping with the theme of the past week, I have added this lovely gem. Young Money includes Weezy, Drake, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda and Mack Maine.
Alright, so I’ve been buzzing around various blogs and magazine sites, and they have all mentioned the newest mash up by The Soundmen which includes Grizzly Bear and Lil Wayne.
I must say, its pretty awesome.
Of course, what’s more amazing to me is how these DJs do it. I listen to music pretty much all day long, mashing them up is completely mind numbing. Honestly, the only mash ups I do are in my head and its more like an assortment. Anyway, check this out.
Paste Magazine’s Michael Saba says it makes “Prom Queen” listenable.
Music blogger Chris from Gorilla Vs. Bear says that the mash up might in fact be superior to Weezy’s original version of the song, which will be on Rebirth, due out in August.
Well, I happen to like “Prom Queen”, but mixing it with Grizzly Bear’s “Two Weeks” adds a spice that wasn’t there before.
This is part of an EP from The Soundmen, cleverly titled VeckaFlyest, which includes “Fine for Pop”, “Hate the Cheerleader” and “Two Weeks ’till Prom”.
Saba insinuates to having another Girl Talk on our hands, and I’m going to have to agree.
So, if you you know me, you know that my latest obsession is Lil Wayne, and pretty much anything that involves Mr. Make it Rain (on them hoes).
Honestly, if you would’ve asked me like a month ago who Weezy was, I would’ve had little to no idea. Mainly because I just never really branched out to “mainstream hip-hop”. I listen to the occasionally underground stuff, but for a while I was all indie rock and indie punk all the time. And don’t worry, I’m still all about a mosh pit and some wailing guitars backed by pounding drums and a thumping bass. I have been cheating on you though, dear punk rock angst.
Why, you ask. Well, have you listened to anything by Lil Wayne, at all. Anything from Tha Carter I, II or III? Or go back to Hot Boys or his really early solo albums? Or even some other rapper’s song? Listen to it. From the hilarious to the serious, Lil Wayne is the poo. Smell it.
Pitchfork puts it best in their 2008 review of Tha Carter III…
Just as the record’s cover playfully skews the Ready to Die/Illmatic baby-picture formula with Photoshopped tattoos, Wayne updates what it means to be the best rapper alive here. Gangster dandy. Fender-slinging sex god. Intergalactic prankster. It’s all in him.
He’s the best, what can you do?
P.S. He’s touring, so if you can get to a show. You can catch me at the August 9th show in Atlanta.
AND he has a new album coming out, too. It’s called The Rebirth, the first single is called “Prom Queen”. You can listen to the song and see the video on my YouTube page which is linked on the right side of this blog.
Have you listened to Holding on to Sound yet? Seriously! If you haven’t, then hit Command+T or whatever and go to IndiePit.com or Myspace.com/hotsmusic to listen to this band! You will not be disappointed. Songs of Freedom, released on Geykido Comet Records, is a punch in the mouth punk sound with a swift kick of reggae.
The album opens with “War”, that just keeps you wanting more. If not from the crashing guitar, thumping bass or insane drum blasts, but from the lyrics are just as powerful and in your face as the beat that goes along with them.
Other stand out tracks include “Outsider” and “Creatures of Habit” (especially the beginning, its incredible). Also, “Bogus” which brings me back to 1987 and the heyday of Op Ivy.
Holding on to Sound shouldn’t be taken lately, they aren’t just some band. I mean, with a song that includes the lyric “My son you will see, Armageddon will come from you and me. Can you feel the flame burning at your feet? All we have left is unity.” You have to admit they are just some run of the mill punk rock band. They have something to say, and I am pretty sure they are ready and willing for you to hear it.
They are an excellent indie punk record label that houses Four Deadly Questions, Bobot Adernaline, The Answer Lies and much more. They have an online store and are ready for you to buy buy buy some music!
Go check them out at their website and follow them on twitter for all of the latest updates. And if you want to skip to the buying part go their download page.
AND stay tuned to my blog for reviews from more Geykido bands.
This split EP opens with a three minute joyride from Four Deadly Sins, “Get Your Nun-chucks and Your Dad’s Car; I Know Where We Can Get a Gun”.
Four Deadly Sins is a band to be reckoned with. Hailing from New York, 4DQ fuses new school charm with old school angst. In tracks like “All Things Inconsiderate” and “Bottom Rung”, Riot Grrl and Sick of it All have a love child. And it’s a beautiful thing. The contrast of the male and female voices makes 4DQ’s half that much more enjoyable.
The Answer Lies opens the second half of the EP by holding nothing back with the track “Pink Bandanna”. Their half is completed in just over six minutes and it is sure to deliver an incredible punk rock performance. Their hardcore sound pays homage to those that have come before them, but if you listen they are all The Answer Lies and no one else.
This is a great EP to listen to when you want to let all of your frustrations out, or just listen to a really great punk rock album that has two really awesome bands on it.
Visit Geykido Comet’s website for more information on these bands and other bands from GC Records. And follow Geykido on Twitter.
Those of you who know me or follow me on Twitter know that I have been in New Orleans for the past few days. I went with a group of Starbucks partners from North Georgia to help Habitat for Humanity build a house. I got to meet so many awesome people on this trip including Mr. Harrison, the man the home in St. Bernard’s Parish is for.
This was an eye opening experience to say the least. And it showed me that there is still work to do in this country. There are people who live with out a home everyday, whether its because of weather or financial struggles, there are people in this country that are in need. And they need the house, definitely, but what they really need is a connection to someone. A helping hand, friendly face or kind smile. I honestly believe that by just being there, the Starbucks’ crew made someone’s smile that much bigger.
This is experience has taught me so much, I can’t even begin to describe it in detail. However, the most important thing I took from this is that no matter who you are or what you do, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! You can lend someone a helping hand.
I am so glad that I was able to be a part of this experience and I think everyone should take the time as often as possible to help someone. And that doesn’t have to be an eight hour drive to build a house, it can be just talking to someone who’s having a bad day or participating in a local food drive.
People are just that, people. We can help each other. We need to help each other.
I am excited about the next trip to New Orleans, which will hopefully be in October.
“Last One to Die” – Rancid, Let the Dominoes Fall This song says it all and when they performed it on Conan, they killed it!
“Ghetto Love” – Spinnerette
This is a song from Brody Dalle’s new band. Its different and I like it.
“O Shot” – Gay Blades, Ghost This song is just awesome.
“Cheerleader” – Grizzly Bear, Veckatimest I like the drums in this one.
“Consolation Prize” – Julie Doiron, I Can Wonder What You Did With Your Day It’s like saying, “take that!” but in the form of a song.
“Punker Plus” – Le Tigre, This Island After reading Nylon Magazine’s music issue, I fell in love with the Riot Grrl scene and Kathleen Hanna all over again. And I just really love this song!
So I am sitting here watching the rerun of last night’s episode of Paris Hilton’s My New BFF. I would like to start by saying as far as celebrities that don’t really do anything, but look good and come up with insanely catchy phrases, Paris is my fave. I mean, honestly, what’s not to love? She is fashionable, funny and she clearly knows how to have a good time. And if you ask me, she’s brilliant when it comes to getting people to take notice and pay attention to her.
Back to the subject at hand, her show. I just want to ask why? In fact I pose this particular question to all of the reality shows that are on the air that has a celebrity looking for love or friendship or whatever, why?
I mean it isn’t like Paris isn’t surrounded by people all day everyday, why does she need one of those annoying chicks following her around? Honestly, have you watched the show, this season or last? Those girls and guys are insane.
I have a thought, maybe these reality shows that involve celebrities trying to find love or friendship are actually a cry for help and reform in Hollywood. Are there really that many dishonest, fake people in Hollywood that celebrities have to search the world for someone genuine? Well, I have a news flash for Paris Hilton, Bret Michaels, New York and pretty much any other celeb or psuedo-celeb on the hunt for that one person, you aren’t going to find them on TV. DUH.
Friendships and romances happen by complete accident. They can’t be created or type casted, but it does make for entertaining TV. And kudos to eliminating that Monica character, lets be real here, the guy wanted a lap dance, not a lap plop. TTYM
Those are the first two lines from Matt & Kim’s “Daylight”. A great song that is on their album Grand. That song has been in my head literally since I woke up.
Anyway, so last week I hit up two of my favorite places, the 40 Watt in Athens and Criminal Records in Atlanta.
On Wednesday I was lucky enough to see The English Beat at the 40 Watt for their 30th Anniversary Tour. And it was incredible, always a dancing good time. They, of course, played all of their classics from “Twist and Crawl” to “Save it for Later” to “Mirror in the Bathroom”. The only song that I didn’t hear that I really wanted to was “Stand Down Margaret”, but it was an awesome time nonetheless. And if you missed them at the 40 Watt you can catch them in Atlanta at the Masquerade on July 24th with Reel Big Fish. I know I’ll be there.
Switch two days later to Friday when I spent all of the money I usually budget for going to shows, movies and buying records on JUST buying records at Criminal Records. Of the five or six albums I bought my two most favorites have to be Julie Doiron’s I Can Wonder What You Did With Your Day and Passion Pit’s Manners. Indie Rock and Indie Dance Pop at its finest.
Rancid has also released their latest album Let the Dominoes Fall and I must say its incredible. And what makes it just that incredible are the acoustic versions of some of the songs. Rancid is on tour this summer with Rise Against. I know, I know don’t get me started, but if they are in your area you should definitely go and check it out. Unfortunately, they haven’t set a date for the Atlanta area so I will not be seeing them as of now.
What’s next for me? Besides trying to make up for the money that I spent at Criminal last week, I’m going to be seeing St. Vincent on Saturday 6/13 at the 40 Watt. Check her out if you can, tix are $12. X is also playing at the 40 Watt a day before St. Vincent on Friday 6/12, tix are $20.
Alright, so I’ve been buzzing around various blogs and magazine sites, and they have all mentioned the newest mash up by The Soundmen which includes Grizzly Bear and Lil Wayne.
Have you listened to Holding on to Sound yet? Seriously! If you haven’t, then hit Command+T or whatever and go to 
