Hello New World

Firstly-Happy Birfday to Miss Fountain of Youth! The years keep coming, yet apparently she has stolen the secret of youth from either Joan Rivers, or Prince.

In completely unrelated news, I must be completely out of the fashion circle. The Official Tourist site just launched, and along with blog news, and music info ( Spank rock mix tape anyone?) they also are selling hoodies, in the purest sense. Its just a hood, and reversible at that . I guess its perfect for summer, but honestly? I guess TimeOut was right...I am such an L7.

Know what "imeem"

I've been playing with imeem today, and figured why not let you guys enjoy it as well. From what I've gathered it is another social network robot similar to Last.fm. Since Open All Night has been the premier provider of sites to steal your attention, I figured I'd help out too. Imeem is very much like myspace except for its dedication and linkable use of playlists. This is where the similarity to last.fm rests, because "friends" are linked by similar tastes. Its really just another example of media bringing people together.


As an aside--I am getting a strong feeling of deja vu, and perhaps have already posted this. If that is in fact the case, my bad.

If Y'all Fresh to Death, Then I'm Deceased

While prepping myself for the start of a new job next week, perusing the endless amounts of pages targeted toward pop culture and contemporary life, I stumbled across this article on Moli that raises an interesting question. In relation to fashion trends, is fashion an oligopoly? "Hrm", I found myself wondering, "this is an excellent concept." Unlike music trends, that are a little more based on consumer tastes from the bottom up, Fashion is dictated from the couture epicenter in Europe, and then spreads out from there. Those that design tell us what is in, and usually there is some counter culture that reacts (hipsters). Is there a legion of Vogue elite that tell us skinny men with boyish looks and strong cheek boned women are in, and that short men with body hair, and curvaceous ladies are out? I'm pretty sure the answer is yes, but you can read these links to the NYtimes and Fashonista, and decide for yourself.

Working Class Hero

I like John Lennon. I don't like when people muddle up his work with piss poor covers. Now that there is this Save Darfu album coming out, I'm going to have to endure bad covers like Xtina's crapfest excuse for "Mother." Stereogum just posted the video for Green Day's version of Working Class Hero, which is probably my favorite Lennon song right now. Due to my current "technological" issues, I can't here what it sounds like, so I shall reserve judgment. From the comments I've read...it sucks. Big surprise.

Killer Bees

No, this isn't another post about Wu-Tang. This is about real, good ole fashion, Thomas J. killin bees. In a rare conversation with my father this weekend, he randomly informed me that the bee population world wide is decreasing. "It's about damn time global warming stated doing positive things!" was my initial reaction, but then I though, "who shall protect the honey for my cheerios?!" After further research, due to the fact that my father is far from a reliable source on many things, I discovered that not only is my cereal in danger, but also many fruits that I hold dear. Granted, bees are a pain in...where ever you may get stung, but I don't want to imagine a world without apples OR honey flavored cereals. There isn't a "Save the Bee" coalition, but I just though this information would be good to pass on. Tis a sad state of reality...thanks a lot Halliburton (and the Bush Administration).

Isn't It Ironic

TimeOut NY writing on it's hate of hipsters? Really? I think this is pretty fantastic that a magazine that is the "go to" guide for hipsters is creating a guide against itself. There is even a hipster quiz!

And with the quiz, can you really win? If you pass, and are voted hipster guru, then is that winning? Or even worse...you could fail and just be king nerd, a title I currently hold dear, and that sure as hell ain't winning.

I realize this is TimeOut's attempt at ironic distance, which would make them clever, and even more pretentious, thereby solidifying their hipster ways, and alienating those that "just don't get it", but i just think this is dumb. Labels are for whores.

Also this is a mean test, I answered this quiz honestly, including the question about FOB (Damn you again Peter!) and rediscovered how lame I am...

My results:

"What's a Moz? We hate to be the ones that have to break this to you, but unless khaki-colored, baggy cargo pants, Yanni and a pleasant disposition come back into style, you're consigned to a life of unremarkable blandness. We're sorry."

I love Morrissey, and I DON"T LISTEN TO YANNI!!! ...everything else, quite true.

Go Speed Racer Gooo!

I like how many cartoons are being converted into movies, although it worries me that high paid Hollywood writers can't think up new, cooler cartoons and movie plots. Speed Racer is the next cartoon love of mine to be cinematized, and a shot of the car, one of the most important aspects, is now here! I pray that this movie is cool, and hope that the courses are cool too. So far, so good.

Ken Kaniff

Michale Jackson is out buying up catalogues again. This time, its Eminem's early work. I'm not sure how much licencing he's going to get out of it, but I guess when you get paid millions of pounds to attend birthday parties, you can afford to blow it on whatever you want. Bankruptcy, you don't scare MJ, he's straight up gangsta, BITCH!

Freaky Black Greatings aka 6 Degress of Prince

I recently celebrated a birthday, which was quite glorious. The plans were relatively simple, yet yielded awesome results. While I was planning for this day, I was contemplating going to NYC to see Mos Def at the Highline Ballroom. From an account from Brooklyn Vegan/Angry Citizen, maybe I should have...

"If you expected to hear Mos Def rip through 'Black on Both Sides', you left the Highline Ballroom disappointed, but if you did leave disappointed Saturday night, well, then you‘re officially excommunicated from the Mos Def community.

His performance was that kind of performance - provided you went in with an open mind, and permitted Mos and his band Black Radio the room to breathe, groove, and explore the different areas of funk and jazz that Mos has gravitated towards recently. Once their groove took hold, Mos Def rolled through inspired versions of 'Umi Says', 'Boogie Man Song' and 'Napoleon’s Dynamite'. He even threw in a batch of eclectic covers including a Stevie Wonder and Cyndi Lauper song, Bel Biv Devoe's 'Poison', and a portion of The Pharcyde’s 'Passing Me By'. The real fun and show stopper came when Mos brought out special guest, Q-Tip. Tip led the crowd through the chorus of 'Lyrics To Go' as well as 'Bonita Applebum' before jumping into 'Check the Rhime', with Mos picking up Phife’s lines. You on point Mos? All the time Tip!"

No worries though, Mos will be performing on MTV's 45th At Night with Amy Winehouse. This is to air Friday, June 8th at 11:30pm on MTV. It should promise to be a night of beehive hair and black fists!

To connect this all together, and explain the title of this post some, Amy said she would be down for performing with Prince during his 21 London Shows. Whether or not Prince is serious about performing with her, is a different matter. Could you imagine the hair stylist budget?!

Heart Attacks and Mobile Homes

I HATE moving, like most people, and my little heart isn't made for the stress. Once I get out of this apartment, I'll be able to breathe somewhat easier. Mostly because I'll be homeless, with lots of fresh air! While shopping for living quarters, I stumbled upon this Cloud Room, designed by Monica Forster. It is supposed to be used for a meeting room, but hell, I'll take what I can get. Still, at $5000, maybe I'll go the traditional route.

Calling The World!

Hey, speaking of sophomore albums, Rooney's back! Excited?...If not, suck a lemon, if so, suck one just for good measure. Vitamin C is good for you. In any event, Rooney shall be releasing, Calling The World, their second album July 17th, and shall be touring in support of the album from today, till the end of July. You want a track list?

01. Calling The World
02. When Did Your Heart Go Missing?
03. I Should've Been After You
04. Tell Me Soon
05. Don't Come Around Again
06. Are You Afraid?
07. Love Me Or Leave Me
08. Paralyzed
09. What For
10. All In Your Head
11. Believe In Me
12. Help Me Find My Way

How about tour dates?
05/31 - Boca Raton, FL - Mizner Ampitheatre*
06/01 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall*
06/02 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle*
06/05 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre*
06/06 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues*
06/10 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues*
06/11 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant*
06/13 - Detroit, MI - State Theatre*
06/19 - Boston, MA - Avalon*
06/20 - Providence, RI - Living Room
06/21 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom*
06/22 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's
06/23 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
06/24 - Richmond, VA - Toad's Place
06/27 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
06/29 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In
07/01 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
07/17 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues*
07/19 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre*
07/22 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium*
07/24 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom*
07/25 - Euegene, OR - WOW Hall
07/26 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
07/27 - Lake Tahoe, NV - Harvey's*
07/28 - Las Vegas, NV - Pearl ( The Palm's)*
* with Fergie

Everybody Plays The Fool

Hizzah! K-Fed is at it again, thank DA LAUD. Janet Charlton's Hollywood gave the hook up with this info, and it makes me excited for the next instalment of pain. Last summer, I was biting my nails for the release of his first album, then upset that I didn't get a chance to see him play CMJ's festival. Thank goodness for second chances. At least there is no fear of the sophomore jinx, and he has no rep to live up to. Unless you count the ability to etch away at the credibility of hip-hop, and found a career on idiocy. He's got that down pat. I'll keep a close eye on this, because I'm sure his adoring fans are foaming to hear more.

Tinseltown to the Boogiedown

I'm always curious to see into the mind of artists. The preceptive nature of the creative faculty has always astounded me. That's why when they have blogs, I tend to gawk at how they feel about things. I personally consider producers to be artists in their own right, not just ancillary components to the creation of music. When I learned that beat king Just Blaze had a blog, best believe I boogied right on over to his, The Megatron Don. He posts on everything you would expect a hip-hop producer to blog about; Blackberrys, fashion, beats, kicks, and hood related items....hrm...just like this blog. rut-rhoo!

Waste Of Paint

I haven't posted anything street art related since last December when I went to 11 Spring St. Wooster has posted a link to The Graffiti Project. This is where popular Brazilian street artist are reworking the outside of a Scottish castle. It's really amazing to see how the work is progressing. It's also very cool to see how graffiti has changed since the 1980's, which was the hey-day of tagging that I relate with most. The most impressive pieces then where subway cars, and now it has progressed to castles.


If more traditional art is more your thang, and you also happen to be in Baden-Baden, Germany, there is to be an exhibition of Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Cy Twombly, and Anselm Keifer's work. It is a private collection of collector Erich Marx, which now resides at the Hamburger Bahnhof. Delicious! Though the works live at the Hamburger, the exhibit is at the Frieder Burda Museum, just for clarification. Enjoy yo selves.

Are You That Somebody?

Nowadays, everybody's a critic. Actually, I'm pretty sure that has always been the case, but in any event, now everyone's criticism is more accessible thanks to...blogging--YAY!! Wired has taken it upon themselves to look into the mp3 blogging phenomena, by interviewing Anthony Volodkin, who is the wizard behind the Hype Machine aka the competition for anyone who wants to run an popular music blog. This machine essentially compiles all the music that's being discussed in blogsville, and is there to hook you up with one stop shopping. There is potential for this to expand to a lucrative area, since you can purchase some of the tunes. This could also create a new alternative to radio stations. Due to the decreasing stretch of rotation, and the mucking up of formats, this could present a better option in getting music. Stop on over for a look-see!

Family Business

I've been meaning to post about this for a while, but kept putting it off or forgetting about it. Kanye isn't the only West kickin knowledge, his moms got game too. She has just release Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar. Oddly enough, I caught wind of this through my mother. Her very good friend, is friends with the Louis Vuitton Mom, and was telling my mother about how awesome this book is. Such a proud brood of mothers! The book is filled with "unreleased pictures & embarrassing anecdotes". Like what, you may wonder? Kanye's teenage love for porn (awkward). My mom is currently in negotiations for her own book, on raising me, a man living in Kanye's shadow. It should be a real page turner.

Toilet Tisha?

While watching Primer Impacto, the univision news program, I saw a feature on awesome ipod speakers. What was the highlight of this feature? A toilet paper holder/speaker set. This is the wave of the future, and opens up a finite realm of possibilities. You could listen to your ipod in the shower with the ghetto blastin toilet tissue dispenser, and if you include the use of podcasts, think of the wealth of knowledge that could be consumed. Thank you Spanish news broadcast, for I cringe at the thought of life without this great potty machine. And thank you iCarta iPod Toilet Paper holder, though I doubt that you are worth $70.

Cartoon Music For Superheroes

I love cartoons. I like (and dream in) claymation. I also like animals and personification. Now there is a TV show that has all of these things!! CBS is going to start airing Creature Comforts, a show first shown in the UK, on June 4th. It comes from the creators of Wallace and Gromit, and that means that somewhere in this series, penguins will be involved. What more do you need? I've seen some clips of the show on political humor also, so this is shaping up to be a very very cool show. Those cheeky brits, and there funny business. First the office, now this. I just pray it doesn't get canceled like all the other shows I fall in love with.

Polar Bears:


Politics:

Anotherloverholenyohead

Today, I have enjoyed the simple things that make me happy. I watched Under the Cherry Moon, and played a ninja turtle's Sewer maze. I then watched some Rob & Big, which may be the only thing I can tolerate on MTV. During the commerical break I saw the most awesome Truth commercial ever. It has Nick Cannon, whom I blame for some of MTV's poor programing, being interviewed by the new Truth dude Derrick. It shows how tobacco companies stereotype African Americans as malt liquor drankin' hoodlums. Ironic, because when I think "habitual illustrator of negative racial stereotypes", I automatically think of Nick Cannon! I hope it makes you smile too.

Can't Tell Me Nothin

The day we have all been waiting for is finally here! Kanye West just released a video for his single, "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and that means you can watch and hear Kanye's arrogance! The track is pretty cool, but the viddy just looks like he got left on the set of "Touch The Sky"alone with a camera. That crazy Kanye!

Summer Love Set The Mood

Due to the hectic nature of the past few weeks, I completely forgot about my summer love, summer stage. Summer stage introduced me to so many awesome bands and experiences last summer when I was wondering around New York on my lonesome. The lineup is beyond awesome, and I can't even begin to express how juiced I am to go see as many free shows as possible. If you're making a trip to the city at any point this summer, check out the summer stage line up to see whats good, in the park. You won't be disappointed.

Performances include:
Apostle of Hustle
Joss Stone
Common
Television
Wyclef Jean
The Decemberists
Grizzly Bear
Neko Case
Brazilian Girls
Fab 5 Freddy

No One Belongs Here More Than You

The Fader, and er'ebody else are pretty pumped over the author Miranda July. I haven't read her work, so I'll reserve judgement till I can make my way toward her writings. However, if you are kickin around NYC today and find yourself near the public Library, then stop by and give her a listen. She shall be having a good ole fashion reading at 7 this evening. You can let me know how it goes.

What I have noticed, is that she looks exactly like Elijah Wood as Frodo. That's pretty much the real reason for this post. Weird.

Alkada Jada?

In case you have yet to notice, I have changed the way I post. Instead of long posts, filled to the brim with info, I've opted to just do lots of little posts, that are easier to search for via labels and titles. This means instead of one post every few days, over night I have jumped to lots of posts in an evening. I'm just tryin to help you get your grade reading levels up. So, you're welcome.

Last night, I hit a download payload. It was glorious. Brooklyn Vegan's "hip-hop round up" provided me with some awesome things, including, but not limited to: A Jadakiss mix tape that's pretty decent with very little DJ-background noise, a new L.Boogie (Lauryn Hill) single, and four tracks off an unreleased Rah Digga Album. I'm so pleased, and you will be too! Move on it quick, before the links are all dried up.

Enjoy!

Vexed

It's tough being an indie artist. Especially when you have hype in some places, but no record sales to back up that hype. Tis a sad, sad ting. Ask Dizzee Rascal, who will only be releasing his album Maths & English as a download, state side. Bloggers love him, pitchfork gives him praise, but sound scan doesn't even know who he is. Its a true shame.
Don't fret! You can grab the album from the internets on the 5th of June, and Amazon UK can hook up the CD or vinyl if you're really jonesing for it. Dizzee is supposed to work with UGK & Lily Allen in the future, so hopefully that will help the kid out too [ Source-Angry Ape].

You're The One For Me, Fatty

I'm really pretty pumped for the new Simpsons movie. I've been telling myself that the reason all the most recent episodes suck so badly, is because they are saving all the good jokes for this movie that has been in the works since...well, episodes started getting crappy. The track listing for the movie's soundtrack has been released, and I'm so dumbfounded, I'm just going to post it, and let you all "lol" in the privacy of your own home, without any further commentary from me.

Simpson's Movie track list:

U Can't Shine Like Me- Lil' Romeo
If You Let Me Go - Jay-Z featuring Omarion
So Emotional - 1 Chance
High Away from You - Lifehouse
I Don't Wanna Understand - Jennifer Lopez featuring Three 6 Mafia
I Believe You - Lyfe Jennings
The Way You Roll With Me - T.I.
Dancing Machine - Maroon 5 featuring Lil' Flip
Simpson - Beanie Sigel featuring Jazze Pha
Since You Get Off The Computer - Fall Out Boy
Back Again - Kai featuring Akon
I Will Kill You - Panic! at the Disco
You Gave My Heart - Keyshia Cole featuring Ludacris
The World Is Yours - N.W.A.
In the Rain - Young Jeezy featuring Lil' Wayne
Lockdown - Joe Budden featuring The Game and Mike Jones
Roll Tide - Ja Rule featuring Lloyd and Nelly
I'm Your Mama - Chris Brown featuring Nas
Go to Bed - David Banner
I Don't Wanna Your Stupid Of Me - Ben Folds
Get Off The Porch - Obie Trice featuring 50 Cent and Eminem

...Fall Out Boy & 50 Cent, together at last!

Gravel Pit

Today I went on a little Jersey adventure. I jumped from Newark, to West Orange, to Hamilton, then stopped in Mt. Laurel to go shopping with my moms. While driving around, listening to Amy Winehouse, she commented on how Amy looks like a sickly crackhead. I chuckled, but added that this gangly, beehive-havin crackhead has an awesome voice, and money in the bank, which puts her in a class of her own. Then I come home to discover that another distinguishing aspect of this "rock" princess is that she may, or may not be the next Bond girll (GASP). Just the mention of this is as a possibility is pretty upsetting, but perhaps Marge Simpson could play her side kick, with matching Uzis hidden in their lengthy tresses?

In more cheery news, Kanye is so down with Madonna, that he snagged Jamie King to help out with his Glow in The Dark Tour. King has also worked with Prince, Shakira, Britney Spears and Mariah Carey. If we see Kanye with an argyle leotard, we'll be lucky if college is the only think Mr. West drops out of. Even still, it should be a pretty good look. Kanye goes on to tell MTV of all the cool things destined to go down in an interview, but if you just have to hear it from the bear's mouth, he did a little clip with MTV too.

Childs' Play

After a rousing game of soccer, I've come back to blog on all things competitive. If you know anything about me, you'll know I'm not much for practical jokes, or causing trouble, but I do enjoy watching rival rappers come to fisticuffs. Harlem darling, Cam'ron is in the midst of such a fiasco with the prince of prettend hardcore, 50 Cent. Here we see Killa Cam at the edge of his skivvies, tellin game whats' really good. I love summer beef. The video is pretty self explanatory. Now we just have to wait for Curtis to respond!

Cam'ron say wha?:

Robots, Monsters, and Teeth

I like pet monsters (not of the one eyed variety...sickos) and I like robots a ton, too. I also enjoy teeth. Both of the musical, and the chewing variety. Today I stumbled upon these three things in relatively quick succession.

First I discovered that the Teeth are Spin.com's artist of the day. Ive been hopeful that the Teeth's new album, You're My Lover Now would help them gain the same acclaim that We All Belong helped Dr. Dog reach. It seems though, that unlike Dr. Dog, The Teeth's production process isn't as crisp over all, and that really doesn't help convey how awesome the Teeth are. Their stage presences is so awesome, its hard to funnel that into the tangibility of a CD. Atmosphere is a difficult thing to capture.

In addition to teeth, there are monsters and robots. Together, in art form! Artist Joe Alterio is raising money for AIDS by customizing artwork. Prices max at $40 bucks for a 6'' x 6'' piece of monster or robot by themselves ($25) or together ($40). Just hit up his monster page for more details.








Here is the new video from the teeth, called "Yellow":

Lonely Love

It's time to get to know the author. I write you all, semi-consistently, from a Dell inspiron 5100, who was born the summer of 2003. It once ran Windows XP as it's OS (operating system) but since windows blows, I jumped ship, and now run ubuntu. Ubuntu is a Linux based os that doesn't cause nearly as much trouble as pesky Microsoft. It's also relatively easy to modify. For example, I haven't been able to play m4a formatted jams. Which has been driving me crazy, in terms of grabbing tracks from various sources. Today, I fixed that problem. The future is now.

What I'm really excited for, is my upgrade to Unbutu Studio (It's web page is a little unstable thus far, but just keep refreshing, and that link should wow you). It has interesting applications for music, art, and video. This could pump my workspace up significantly, and hopefully maximize the progress on some "side projects" I have in the queue. I don't really expect you guys to get too gassed off of this, but I know a few of you are really creative people, with ideas oozing out of your...um...ears. So hopefully, this helps you, so you don't have to get bent over by those folks who make you pay for cool software.

One problem though. It may seriously screw up my computer for a little, but that's only wireless card trouble, and its still a pretty big MAYBE. So, this being said, it does take some concentration. It's not exactly rocket science, but its not like stuffing play-dough in a square peg either. Check it out, and perhaps, you too will make the change.

If I never blog again, its cuz my computer died, so wait before you make the change to see how things work out to take my word...

Can You See Me?

Sometimes, when I get angry, or feel frustrated, like after being made a fool of, and being forced to end some friendships (this is all hypothetical, of course), I like to go for car rides to help ease my mind. Recently, due to the absence of a working car, and skyrocketing gas prices, I've taken up bike riding. Especially with "No Gas Day" being tomorrow, May 15th, I feel more obligated to find alternate ways of relief.

Until now. I was looking around on uncrate.com and found that the KTM X-Bow is to be released in 2008, and its the coolest looking thing on earth. I feel like if Mario had this, I would never lose. I'm keeping this as my only post today, because with my approaching birthday, I want to keep my blatant hits obvious enough to catch your attentions.

Hippa To Da Hoppa

Every day, I wake up with a song in my head. Without fail, my first conscious thoughts are lyrical, and depending on the feel of the song, I will either be in a good mood, or rather melancholy. Today, I woke with Ol' Dirty Bastard on my mind, which means good things!! Since I'm so chipper, I'm going to just dedicate today to music posts and save everythang else til either tomorrow, or til something crazy happens.

The Fader has a 30 second clip of a new Kanye Song. I have a personal feud with Kanye relating to my emanate musical and fashion supremacy, and the obstacle he creates. However, I have respect for him, and don't hate on his success and the quality of his work. The clip is pretty awesome, so that suggests good things about his new album that should drop the 18th of September. He interviews with MTV to give you all the details I'm sure you're longing for.

Across the pond, Dizzee Rascal is gearing up for his new release. The single "Pussyhole" is pretty great. If the title doesn't scream grime, then I'm not sure what does. Here is his interview with the BCC, and download the homage to ace of base by Dizzee.

In news that isn't that majorly important, Hot Hot Heat tells cmj that they will soon release a follow up to elevator. Add on top of that, Emily Haines, who I am in love with...but don't tell Feist, is releasing some extra cuts from her Knifes Don't Have You're Back album. Add on top of that, Metric is not only in the demo stages of a new release, but will also release their previously lost debut Grow Up And Blow Away. Aesop Rock is also supposed to release an album soon, so that should get us all sort of pumped fo summa! That's interesting, right?

Finally, in old school classic music news. For those of you have committed the egregious act of not having any Beatles music in your digital libraries, Sir Paul McCartney has come to your aid! He tells us that the Beatles catalogue will soon be available on itunes.Don't thank him too much...he is the reason it hasn't be available on there in the first place. Sweet Victory for all.

Once Again, Back is The Incredible

Life has been a pretty hectic clusterfuck the past few weeks, but now I'm back to bask in your collective adoration, and provide you with all the random information that I'm attracted to and think you should get a heads up on. You're welcome in advance.

With the summer months quickly approaching, my usual wardrobe of jeans and shirt may soon be compromised. Mostly because of global warming. Its already so hot, and my milk chocolate complexion may not be ready for such a quick transition beneath a wall of heat trapping denim. I really detest shorts. I just don't have the leg muscles for them. Ive tried to venture into the capri, but that may be more trouble then their worth. This summer, I've decided that I'm going to attempt to make the seersucker less pretentious than it has been historically. I don't own a yacht, and I would most likely try to skateboard in them. Tommy Lee has the right idea, in this GQ photo, but even this is a tad too dressy. Who would ever have thought "Tommy Lee" and "too dressy" would happen in the same sentence!

As just a quick jaunt into the "This was the worst business decision ever" area, Walmart is down with Nazi Fashion. I'm tempted to make jokes about what Walmart will be "rolling back" next, but perhaps that is in poor taste? This video, first posted on fashion indie, is here for your viddying pleasure:



Lupe Fiascio, although perhaps not down with my seersucker idea, is still Hip-hops resident skater. The Fader just posted his newest Mp3 "Bottom, Top." It's pretty bad ass, and deserves a listen. Once The Cool drops, I will hopefully be amazed by his ability to release a sophomore album that is better than his last, and with relatively quick turnaround. I hope...

Lastly, Gym Class Heroes just released a new video for "Shoot Down The Stars." I can't not post it, so to end my return to the interwebs, I shall leave you with that!





It's good to be back friends!

An Unopened Letter To The World

Dear Friends,
I apologize for the hiatus. Many in the blogger world possess the ability to mange their lives in ways that allow them to balance the aspects of life, in a display that appears easy. Regrettably, I am not one of these individuals. At least in terms of this semester. I don't want to start half-assing posts, or just create a sorry, not to mention boring testament to school work. Therefore, I will be taking a two week vacation...in the library. Hopefully, I will resurface around the start of May. If not, I was not able to conquer the beast of academia, and instead, lost my serenity. You shall be missed. Until then, I shall be thinking of you from my side of the looking-glass.

-Mr. Mel Metropolitan Segue

Wu-Tang Strikes Again

Last day of Job hunting, for now at least. While talking to Deep Focus, which seems to be one of the coolest marketing firms ever, the media planner told me that Wu has confirmed their album release! Spin has an online article spiting the facts, and is subtitled with the most awesome RZA quote ever:

"How can hip-hop be dead if Wu-Tang is forever?"

Smarten up, Nas. The album is called 8 Diagram, and should be automatic hood. Riots in the streets if we're lucky. I didn't see a release date, but I'll play optimistic and say before Thanksgiving.

The Wu will also be playing at the Rock the Bells show, which is three dates, one on June 28th, the others August 11 and 18. These shows will be played with Rage Against the Machine. Screw bonnaroo, this is the place to spend all your summer job money.

Lets Get Known

Today has been rough. I've been interviewing all day, and those thangs are brutal. One aspect that was awesome is that I got fed this awesome, fancy feast (not of the cat food variety), and got to listen to top execs chat it up. I don't know how I get into these sweet situations, but today I learned some inside info about the media industry. Now I shall share this with you all!

Apparently the major freak out in the media world is over channel branding and multi-platforming. Jeff Gaspin, El presidente a NBC Universal Cable (and also the father of VH1's "Behind The Music") said that branding is very essential to the market because people don't want choices in terms of things they want on any given channel. They want one channel for specific things, and that's where branding comes into play.  This opens up the necessity of digital viewing and the extra channel capabilities that come with it.

They are also freaking out over future of media and the interweb. Joshua Sapan, CEO of Rainbow Media said, and this is no joke, that due to the unlimited availability of content on the intertents, that "the last bastion of live, communal interaction, is American Idol".  How have we let ourselves come to this?? With Apple TV getting closer to being released, the media industry is about to change hella quick and with results that will change life as we know it, at least in terms of viewable content...and maybe even American Idol (ominous chords!!!)

Guess Who's Bizzack?

I've finally made it back to NYC. I'm staying with my friend Age, and just kind of lounging around until the job hunt starts up tomorrow. It was a huge pain getting here, some of this pain is attributed to getting lost in Chinatown. Now that I'm safe and sound, I can crank out this post, and get some rest. I'm so dedicated.


SO---Welcome back to Mr.Morrissey! The CMJ dropped the news with a butt load of tour dates for the Moz for the first time in tres anos. The tour is in support of his "Ringleader Of The Tormentors (Attack)" album. Tickets will prob be a bajillion dollars, but if you have a bajillion to kill, here are the dates:

04/27 - Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theater
04/28 - Sparks, NV - John Ascuaga's Celebrity Showroom
04/29 - Sparks, NV - John Ascuga's Celebrity Showroom
05/01 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theater
05/02 - Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center
05/05 - Spokane, WA - INB Performing Arts Center
05/06 - Seattle, WA - Paramount
05/08 - Salt Lake City, UT - E Center Ford Theater
05/09 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
05/11 - Omaha, NE - Orpheum
05/12 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside
05/14 - Ann Arbor, MI - Michigan Theater
05/15 - Chicago, IL - Auditorium
05/17 - Cleveland, OH - Playhouse Square Center
05/18 - Columbus, OH - Palace Theater
05/20 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Center
05/22 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
05/23 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater
05/25 - Dallas, TX - Palladium
05/26 - Austin, TX - Backyard
05/28 - Houston, TX - Verizon
05/30 - El Paso, TX - County Coliseum
05/31 - Tuscon, AZ - Music Hall
06/02 - Phoenix, AZ - Maricopa County Events Center
06/03 - San Diego, CA - Bayside Concerts
06/05 - Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theater
06/06 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium
06/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
06/09 - Las Vegas, NV - Pearl
06/10 - Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Arena
06/26 - Boston, MA - Bank Of America Pavilion
06/27 - Northampton, MA - Pines Theater
06/29 - Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center
06/30 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
07/02 - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
07/03 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head
07/05 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata
07/06 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
07/09 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
07/10 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre
07/12 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
07/14 - Boca Raton, FL - Mizner Park Amphitheater
07/15 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
07/17 - Jacksonville, FL - Morocco Shrine Auditorium
07/19 - Birmingham, AL - Alabama Theatre
07/20 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park
07/21 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues


There is a show on my birthday in Texas....just throwin it out there

The Low Pro Ho Should Be Cut Like An Afro

There is a riddle that goes a little like this:
"A man walks into this "one horse" town. This town is very small, yet has two barbers. One barber's shop is very clean, and filled with anxious patrons shootin the shit, as they say. It's nicely decorated, with nice furniture and artwork. A real ritzy joint; class like gangbusters, so to speak. The barber has a real nice cut. No cowlicks, or uneven edges. Dapper-Dan. This other barber's shop is a real dingy dive. There are broken lamps, it lacks ventilation, and there is a thin layer of hair and mud which has become part of the floor. Hopefully its mud. The shop has no customers and the barber has the worst haircut ever. There are patches missing, and two cuts in his eyebrow, tryin wild out. So this traveler is trying to make a decision which to go to, and thus the riddle."

I came across a similar scenario today, and now have the moral of this parable ingrained into my skull. Literally. As I prepare myself to go to NYC for job interviews galore, I realize that perhaps I should go to interview for "Kid n' Play: The True story" movie, instead of a legitimate career. I intended to get my hair trimmed, so I could be taken "seriously" in the real world. Stupid real world, always causing problems. Trim in West Chester Barber terms must mean "make you look like an idot."Now it seems that the barber will prevent my serious appearance. Unless I'm applying for the job of in store, serious, novelty pencil. Is FAO Schwarz hiring?

The Whole Industry Can Hate Me, I Thugged My Way Through

This upcoming week holds a lot of weight for me. I'm going to try and do a little maturing, and finally try to get a job. Pondering the outcome of this week has been consuming a lot of time, so I'm a little light on good ish, but hopefully we can get through this. Also, StrandedinStereo.com has asked me to start contemplating a weekly column topic, so I've been trying to think about that as well. I'll try to focus on blogging first...

Luckily, sneakers always help me come back to earth. Dinosaur Jr. has just gotten a sneaker deal with Nike for some pretty hot kicks. It looks like rap isn't the only genre that is addicted to sole power. There a limited time offer, so you better get to Nike quick if you want to surprise me.

Speaking of addiction, Uk based Addict Clothing is tryin to lock down hip hip-hop fashion for the summer. Graphic print tees designed by known artists is the them of this label, which hopefully translates to the stitching not being the only tight aspect of the clothing.

To add some Tech news to the mix, Wired reports thatWiki founders seem to be in a small tiff about the direction of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In true "take my ball and go home" fashion, two members has resigned, frustrated about the future of the organization that recently raised over a million dollars in donations to help support the Wikipedia foundation in their new endeavors.

That's it for now...

Shell Shocked...

Yay weekend. Jalisa and I, in lu of her last minute job fair cancellation, went to go see the TMNT movie. It was pretty awesome. The graphics wer sick, the storyline was pretty decent, and the soundtrack even had a song done by Cobra Starship and also my good friends Gym Class Heroes. You know you've hit the big time when you do a Turtle movie, just ask M.C. Hammer. Now I must share them with a whole generation of 5 year olds, not to mention the MTV crowd. Luckily, not that many people were there.

In other movie news, Air Guitar Nation opens today in NYC. I read Bjorn Turoque's, To Air Is Human, last semester, and it was awesome. The movie chronicles the weird trend, and the equally weird members who compete in air guitaring. I one day aspire to be an Air Guitarist. Luckily, the schedule for competition will be released soon!!

Moving to music, T.I. has released his concept for his next album, titled T.I. vs T.I.P. The idea is that he is competing with his alter ego, for rap dominance. T.I. told pitchfork that he feels there is no one else on his level so he had to challenge himself. It's funny, Cassidy, the Philadelphia native rapper, had an idea such as this, first with his Split Personality release in 2004, and then the I'm A Hustla, where the first track, "The Problem Vs. The Hustla", involves Cassidy battling himself due to lack of other equivalent adversaries. Apparently, the dearth of competition has also left T.I. grasping for creativity. What you know about that?

Bounce Like You Ass Got Hickups

Timabland's Shock Value is now leaking out to all those with a thimble full worth of internets savvy. I seldom attempt to review albums, mostly because I'm just no good at it, but I feel that this album may prove to be my muse.
Frankly, I'm torn. Timbaland is the king of beat making, there is no doubt, and this release is clearly a testament to his musical genius. Unfortunately, I feel the major shock is derived from Timba's choice in lyrical marinade. His heart jostling drums are smothered in a heavy, stomach turning layer of cliche "I'ma busta cap in your dome" pontificating, which hurts the value of Value. Timba is not a persona that strikes fear into the heart of all who dwell either on street corner, or plush suburb, and his background is not exactly riddled with nefarious activity. Plus...the album has Fall Out Boy on it, a fact which, significantly decreases your street cred, believe me. Even if one over looks the collaborators, which they should, and listen purely to Mosely, you can almost feel his angst and discomfort with what he is saying. He sounds almost forlorn, estranged from the good times and goofy antics he has become associated with, to pursue acceptance in the realm of mainstream artists that he has produced to the top, but has never been categorized with. Luckily, this is only if you listen to the "gangstafied tracks."
If you look past these few, yet noticeable foibles, what is left is a chewy center of goof. Not like, chopped up disney characters, because thats just gross, but tracks clearly dedicated to being pure dumbness from the jump. In "Way I Are" Timbaland captures my heart, and the hearts of any man who wants to wine and dine the ladies, but is struggling to "red bean and rice" himself. With lines like:

"I ain't got no money, I ain't got no car to take you on a date
I can't even buy you flowers, but together we'd make the perfect soul mates"

Timbaland detracts from the attempted hood seriousness of other tracks, which helps to save face. Its a shame that this isn't the element that was chosen to market, and instead singles are released to start beef with a less than worthy opponent, Scott Storch. This being the case, I'm going to create a list of key lines to win the public, and help Tim gain his 50x platinum status. I just want things to work out for him. If interested in tackling the tracks on your own, "Bounce", "One and Only", and "Way I Are" are good places to start. If not, any one of the songs on this album will undoubtedly hit a club scene near you.The Album drops April 3rd.

Expect the list of awesome lines sometime this weekend. Just note a lot of them make fun of Ms. Spears (Thanks JT).

Timbaland Myspace

Sweet Justice

Blogger has it out for me. When I attempted to post two awesome posts yesterday, and also my usual daily Monday post today, blogger deemed it necessary to instead, eat the posts. This never happened with my old, slow, reliant blogger account. Thanks a lot Google! Maybe if you focused on doing a few things really well, instead of a lot of things half-assed, I wouldn't have to rub that Viacom v youtube fiasco in your face. Internet puta. Oh yea, I went there. Here is a refresher on the brain, since those at Google have lost their damn minds. Sorry if its a little late...

Troubled Waters

Sunday, I can't believe its Sunday already. Spring break (whooo) has come and gone, and now its time to refocus and concentrate on the next few moves. I remember when I was in high school, the last few months of the semester were relatively easy. I didn't go to class much, and was trying to figure out where i wanted to swim in college. Swimming was a big deal for me back then. I was the best in my school, slapped ass at states, and was looked up to by all the other little swimmers I coached. Now that swimming is nothing but a distant memory, I'm forced to get nostalgic due to the occurrence of the film Pride, which is to open in theaters across the country on March 23 and stars Bernie Mac and Terrence Howard....and Tom Arnold. I'm anxious to see how this movie fairs, due to the small percentage of people who will actually relate to this film. For several reasons:

1) Swimming movies aren't fun for people who don't swim.
2) Swimming movies are often always filmed inaccurately, which then offends the swimmers that would see it.
3) This movie is about racism in swimming which is something even fewer swimmers want to relate with.
4) The director and screenwriters are no-names.

Needless to say, Pride is going to have a tough time at the box office, but still, I admire the effort in tackling the topic. It definitely a film that I'll have to see at some point, although I am so familiar with the topic, I could have written it myself. I was suppose to swim on the team the film is based on, and the coach is good friends with my dentist, so I'm familiar with the subject. Without getting overly personal, the story told is definitely worth the watch (despite some of the inaccuracy of some of the information if you're not familiar) and actually care to learn, about the infamous "PDR"swim team of Philly. If not, there's always that movie about football with Marky-Mark.

Duke Booty

It's back to rain here in the east...whooo! After a few hours at work, and spending the rest of the day with Jalisa, I've come back to just sit on my tuffet, so to speak. I figured, why not post some real info since I've just been lazing around all week?

Firstly, Movies! Jalisa and I were thinking of going to see either the Ninja Turtle movie, or the New Adam Sandler & Don Cheadle movie. Don Cheadle, who I think is stellar in many of the projects he takes on, is to direct and star in the biography of Miles Davis. For those who are not really too aware of Miles real life are in for a treat. I hope they don't take the route of showing miles as a musical genius, and instead stay true to the dichotomy of monster and musician that he really was. I'm pumped for it, and will go on the list of movies I'm really excited to follow. Currently the list is: Sex and the City: The Movie










Travis McCoy, of Gym Class Hero fame, is joining his home town homies of the project Bernnie Allen, to produce their own clothing line. Since I'm busy building an Indie Hood empire, I wont be purchasing any, but I feel its only fare to give a shout out. It's essentially spry paint--graffiti fashion, which is pretty cool, I suppose. I'm more of a minimalist kinda guy.

I've Got A Date With A Dream

The beautiful reality which is the inability to sleep is upon me once more. Since I can't sleep, there is nothing on TV, and no food in the house, I decided to go book shopping. While in Cali, Joey turned me on to the author Alain De Botton. I enjoy him because his musing on everyday activity reminds me of the humor things I try to keep to myself, to prevent people from thinking I'm weirder than they already do. Since I'm in a book buying mood, I deiced to pick it up off of amazon. One would think after the shopping in LA, id be tapped out, and running myself into the poor house. Which is true. I'll just tough it out!
Botton has a gift for capturing universal and simple thoughts and transform them into almost social blueprints, without producing a preachy-self help voice, that can sometimes put off a reader (Sorry Joel Osteen). It doesn't solve any overarching problems, but thats not really what philosophy is for. It will, however, make you laugh, and thats just as good. If only it could rock me to sleep too.

Here I Stand, Six Feet Small

Sometimes I make childish mistakes that make me feel like I'm 6 again. Like forgetting what time my flight leaves, or leaving my cell phone in CA...but those are just extreme..."made up" examples. Now in Phoenix, on the last leg of my journey, I'm taking this time to analyze some music I grabbed in CA. Firstly, the Amy Winehouse Album. Its not much unlike the Lily Allen album, on basic production, but differs in its strong doo-whop structure. The horns provide a deeper bass foundation, which the guitar then builds off, and with the addition of Amy's voice, almost pounds the gritty emotion home. The musical accompaniment provides enough space that she really breezes in and out of the track. Its a good vibe.

That's it....see you on the east coast!

Are We Growing Up, or Just Going Down?

Yesterday, Joey, Christoper( one of Joey's roommates), and I played hookie from tourist attractions. We just went to the mall, hung out, no big deal. The whole laxed attitude is really rubbing off on me. So much so, that I actually don't have any major news to post. I'm sure something has to be happening, somewhere, but not anything that really interests me. Tomorrow I leave this fantasy world, so today, one more day of hookie, and we's goin to the beach. Look for us on Laguna. "Toat"

Left Coast Mondays

This is a lot better than being in school! The left is quite nice, people are more relaxed, its warm, and folks use words like "rad" and "toat." I may not come back. Which means I kinda would disappear from east coast life. And by doing such, I would be nothing more than an east coast ghost (this wins the award for worst segue thus far). So please, learn about ghosts!

How Many Licks Does It Take...

Pinkberry. Learn the word, love the taste. It's a new west coast thing Joey & I came across today which is said to be "the taste that launched a 1,000 parking lots." Or at least that's what the LA Times says...which, frankly, is a lie. It took forever to find a parking spot. The concept behind it is that it is all about customization, as is much of the trendy components of contemporary society. Anything you want, you can have it your way, and we're not just talkin whoppers. Sneakers, cell phones, hoodies, frozen yogurt; all able to be molded to your personalized specs. After the whole pinkberry deliciousness (mine had fruity pebbles & mangoes on it!), Joey and I made our way to Neighborhoodies where I customized my own hood. It is most likely the first step in creating my fashion empire. The name of the hoodie?-"Indie Hood", of course.

When She Called My Sneakers Tennis Shoes, I Knew She Was From The West Coast

Yesterday was pretty exhausting. I was en route to CA for the better part of the day( thanks to Ja-Lisa), and was privileged to sit in front of two children who enjoyed pulling my hair while I attempted to sleep. Aside from that, and lack of free wireless interweb in NC, alls good.

For those who are interested in Justin Timberlake, his tour seems to be going quite well. A point of interests is that Timbaland will be doing his own promotional set to get anyone within ear shot hype for his new album Shock Value, which should be out later this year. The album is basically a tribute to Timb's beat skillz and is dedicated toward the progress of "gloabl" music, from Timba's perspective...whatever that means. Their is an article in GQ that provides insight to Walter Mosely's genius, which I read on the plane. Check it out, along with other males fashion insight. It also provides a hint to Justin's new album, which they are working on while on tour.

While I'm out here, I'm going to try and take a look into finding some sneaker inspiration. I want to do something different, and since all I do is gripe about shoes, I feel its time to take some progressive action. Wish me luck, as I peruse the land of slide vans and laced chucks.

You Ain't Got No Soul Power

The guest list is def where its at in terms of show going, and if you're ever presented the opportunity, go at it with full force. The folks at polyvinyl records, in conjunction with Bryan Poole hooked me up this time to go see Of Montreal at the Troc. It was an awesome show, with no "wardrobe malfunctions" like the show in Las Vegas. Thanks the lord. There were some fantastic costume changes, eye makeup* abound, and less fantastic underwear flashing, but I suppose that comes with the territory. Of Montreal puts on an excellent show and if you have the chance to get tickets, I fully encourage it! Perhaps the harmonics of the Troc boosted their over all production, but whatever the case, they sounded and looked amazing. Grand Buffet came on before Of Montreal, and if you're all about white boy nonsensical rapping, they're your steez.


*Seriously, the Man looks good in eye shadow, too much blush tho (unless you like cheap hookers).

Its Not Funny!

Today is bananas-crazy. I'm running all over town trying to secure some last minute items before departure, and also trying not to neglect the schoolwork that has to be turned in...but the latter is not really a priority. Clearly, trying to regain some dependability in the posting regimen is. So a few things before I go scramble all over creation looking for oral b toothbrush heads.

First, let us just get TJ's "I told you so" out of the way. MacRock will not be happening this year, and has been postponed till 2008. Those in charge sent me a message and web link to their updated site, garnished with gorillas, stating that MacRock is on "safari." Which is all well and good, minus the initial heartbreak, but the loading page pretends that there is in fact a MacRock 2007. Rat Bastards. Now we can all just invest our time in either SXSW or Bamboozled. sigh.


Luckily, to balance out this egregious error in the universe of music, Dj Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five are to be inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of fame on March 12. Which is pretty hood. Congrats Ole' heads!






Lastly, ever persistent to find sneakers that I'll drool over but most likely never purchase, I bring you, limited edition Air Maxes! Yes, I already have a pair of custom air maxes, but I'm looking for an excuse to re-up on kicks anyway, so these are the perfect choice. I shotty dibs on the pink ones. No word on when they'll be out, but maybe a quick jaunt to the niketown store in Midtown NYC will keep you privy to the drop date.







Now I must be off. Adventures await. I'm going to try to post from various points in my travels, but after last weekend...don't hold your breath.

Wednesday is The New Monday?

As I sit in my living room, watching my roommates amuse themselves with Fifa soccer for xbox, after I was watching TLC specials on weird human addictions, I can't help but to question if this is a perfect illustration of an addiction. Since sitting here watching them makes me almost as frustrated as Monday mornings, I'll just pretend that this is a legitimate enough segue to make this post on Video Games!

This Is How I Disappear

Sooo...I'm back! I spent last weekend in Point Pleasant/Bay Head/ Tom's River, NJ and it threw off my timing some. My hat goes off to Trent at Pink is the New Blog, because I was never aware of how difficult it is to do some traveling and still post consistently. And I only went to one state over. Gah! I'm just going to jump into show posts, and the rest of the important news will follow.

Philadelphia, PA
-Of Montreal @ The Troc on March 7th, 2oo7
-Maria Taylor @ The First Unitarian Church on March 15th, 2007
- Explosions in the Sky @ The Starlight Ballroom on March 18th, 2007
-Appleseed Cast @ The First Unitarian Church on March 19th, 2007
- Battles @ The First Unitarian Church on March 22nd, 2007
-Cold War Kids @ The First Unitarian Church on March 29th, 2007
-Plastic Little @ Danger Danger on March 29th, 2007
-Do Make Say Think @ The First Unitarian Church on March 30th, 2007
-Menomena @ Johnny Brenda's on March 30th, 2007

New York, NY
-The Walkmen @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 8th, 2007
-Harlem Shakes @ Southpaw on March 8th, 2007
-Matt and Kim @ The Bowery on March 9th, 2007
-Of Montreal @ Irving Plaza on March 9th and 10th, 2oo7
-Amy Winehouse @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 13, 2007
- The Shins @ Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2007
-Appleseed Cast @ Knitting Factory on March 17th, 2007
-Explosions in the Sky @ Webster Hall on March 20th, 2007
-The Decemberists @ Landmark Lowes Theater on March 21st and 22nd, 2007
-El-p and Def Jux All Stars @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 22, 2007
-Cage @ Landmark on Main Street on March 23rd, 2007
-Menomena @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 28th, 2007
-Do Make Say Think @ Southpaw on March 28th and The Bowery Ballroom March 29th, 2007
- Bishiop Allen @ Mercury Lounge on March 30th, 2007
-Diplo @ Studio B on March 30th, 2oo7
-Bloc Party @ United Palace Theater on March 30th, 2007
-The Spinto Band @ Williamsburg White Room on March 31st, 2007

Los Angeles, CA
-Menomena @ The Echo on March 10th, 2oo7
-Mountain Goats @ El Ray on March 11th, 2007
-Diplo @ Safari Sam's on March 13th, 2007
-Dr. Dog @ Troubadour on March 13th, 2007
- Clipse @ El Ray on March 16th, 2007
-Amy Winehouse @ The Roxy on March 19th, 2007
-Bloc Party @ The Wiltern on March 19th, 2007
-El-p @ Troubadour on March 26th, 2007
- Gym Class Heroes @ House Of Blues on March 26th, 2007
-Lyrics Born @ Knitting Factory on March 3oth, 2007
-TV on The Radio @ Henry Fonda on March 30th and 31st, 2007