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Sep 302009
Fool’s Gold Self-Titled Debut Album Review
In 2005 I spent a couple months in the luscious country of Brazil. Touring one exotic beach to the next I instantly fell in love with the celebratory, free-spirited ways of this beautiful country. Not to mention all the people there are quite the tantalizing eye candy. Los Angeles’ ensemble, Fool’s Gold, reminds me of the beauty and fun of Brazil. With their tropical melodies heavily influenced by African music and other intriguing worldly rhythms, Fool’s Gold self-titled debut album takes me back to that alluring feeling of hedonistic bliss. [...]
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Sep 302009
Jump Clubb (Anonymous Band From Beverly Hills) FREE Mixtape Featuring Passion Pit, Peter Bjorn & John, Wolfmother and More!
There’s a lot of suspense building to the mysterious band Jump Clubb (Anonymous Band From Beverly Hills). Although their not revealing their personalities just yet, they’re putting out some sultry-electro hotness fit to make you fall in love with their debut album “The Love of Dance.” The goods drop Oct. 6, but until then Jump Clubb is offering a FREE “The Love of Dance” mixtape featuring new tracks from their debut LP “The Love Of No Dance” also featuring Major Lazer, Passion Pit, Peter Bjorn & John, Wolfmother, Eric’s Trip [...]
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Sep 292009
“Do You Want Power” by The Ettes – Album Review
Continuing to draw intensity and suspense with their notable drum and guitar solos, The Ettes’ new album “Do You Want Power” stays true to their infectious ferocious sound, but have found a perfect balance of all things soft and those that tend to be a little rougher. Just like when it comes to performance under the sheets, they’re delivering the best of both worlds: gentle and rough. “Do You Want Power” has a perfect combination of both the gentle melodic songs and the electrifying rock-your-face off anthems we’ve grown to [...]
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Sep 292009
2009 Eagle Rock Music Festival – FREE
It’s going to be a fun-filled weekend in LA with all sorts of events going off. Saturday being the focal point of fun! Aside from the highly anticipated Venice Beach Skate Park opening, and the 5th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute, the Eagle Rock Music Festival will also be going off this Saturday, Oct. 3. Each year this unique festival gets bigger and bigger. In 2007 they had 15,000 attendees while in 2008 they doubled that number to 30,000! Hipster or not, if you like an eclectic mix of music that [...]
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Sep 292009
2009 Vans Downtown Showdown Photos
The Vans Downtown Showdown went off this past Saturday at Paramount Studios, Hollywood. The courses were sick! Not to mention I felt like I was back in Brooklyn. A total of $85,000 was given away to the top rippers and some sweet guitars as the awards. Get the full results at skatedaily.net. 1st – Foundation ($30,ooo) 2nd – Blind 3rd – Toy Machine (5 years in a row in the top three) Girl’s Little China Bank 1st - Zared Bassett (Zoo York) Flip’s Extremely Sorry 1st – Jani Laitiala (Blind) [...]
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Sep 292009
Boscutti's Newsreels – World News With Killer Musical Scores
I personally don’t like to watch the news. Not only does it depress me, but it’s sometimes a bit of a lie: hiding ugly truths and pulling the wool over our eyes to make us forget about issues of far more importance. Fuckin’ politics and media gate keepers … uggg Check this shit out: Boscutti.com – transforming world news every day with newsreels and new music. Not only are they images of truth and actual issues that matter, but the music selections are hip and fuel so much emotion into [...]
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Sep 282009
Venice Beach Skate Park Opening This Saturday Oct. 3!
It’s been a long summer awaiting the opening of the new Venice Beach Skate Park. Nikki’s and the Townhouse are about to get a bit busier! Press Release: ROSENDAHL TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF VENICE BEACH SKATE PARK Public Invited Who: Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky Jon Mukri, general manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks Gary Lee Moore, City Engineer Geri Lewis, executive director of the Venice Surf and Skateboard Assoc. Jesse Martinez, professional skater Jay Adams, professional skater Tony Alva, [...]
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Sep 282009
Johnny Ramone Tribute at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is quickly becoming one of the hottest venues, in addition to being a sacred burial ground. Last Saturday, Bon Iver played an epic show in the cold mist as the sun was making its appearance back into the northern hemisphere. This weekend, on Saturday Oct. 3, Hollywood Forever will host the 5th annual Johnny Ramone Tribute. Featuring founding member Tommy Ramone and Ramones bassist CJ Ramone! There will also be a special homage and art show, “The Original Paintings of Dee Dee Ramone” and the world [...]
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Sep 282009
Mos Def and Damon Dash Bring Out Death!
Mos Def continues to make moves with yet another interesting side project with Damon Dash. Besides collaborating on the highly anticipated Blakroc project with Damon Dash, The Black Keys and a notable list of rappers (Jim Jones, Q-Tip, Raekwon, RZA, etc.), Mos will now embark on a documentary about Death. And no, I’m not talking about the kind of “death” we all hate so much. But I am talking about the obscure, all Black, proto-punk band that formed in 1971. You’re gonna fuckin’ love their shit! Mos Def told Filter: [...]
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Sep 282009
FREE Jason Mraz Show at Cricket Wireless!
For all you lovers of the sweet, soulful singer-songwriter, Jason Mraz, he’s playing a FREE show on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (San Diego). It all starts at 6 p.m. with special guests Brett Dennen and Bushwalla. Deets: All tickets are FREE or $1! No service charges! Carpools of 3 or more park for free! Reserve your free or paid ticket, online only! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
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ThaDamage's comment on Top 10 Hottest Female Indie Drummers: Akiko is the only element of The Big Pink live show...
Gary Im not Busey's comment on Top 10 Hottest Female Indie Drummers: Never heard of the Vandelles but since their...
Debbie Dukes's comment on Top 10 Hottest Female Indie Drummers: Oh! And Quest Love is a huge fan of Poni and her... Debbie Dukes's comment on Top 10 Hottest Female Indie Drummers: Poni if the Ettes is the fucking greatest and she is...
Ryan's comment on Top 10 Hottest Female Indie Drummers: Very good list. Might have been able to swap one out for...