Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Independent Rock The Vote

free wilco / fleet foxes mp3Image by daniel arnold! via FlickrWilco w/ Fleet Foxes served up a tasty cover of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released" today. Awesome.

Greetings all,

Such tumultuous times. And in the spirit of giveaways that seem to be sweeping the nation, we've got something free for you. No it's not a pile of cash (sorry) but rather an audio postcard of sorts from a summer's night in Oregon with our friends the Fleet Foxes & a lovely Bob Dylan tune. All we ask is you go to http://wilcoworld.net/vote/ and click the "I pledge to vote in the 2008 Election" button. If you can spare it, we also encourage you to consider a donation to Feeding America http://www.feedingamerica.org/ . Happy listening (and please feel free to pass this email along to friends, family members, etc.).

The Wilco HQ Distribution Dept.
http://wilcoworld.net/

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Stat of the day (9/19/08)

Mario MaffucciImage via Wikipedia"97% of teens ages 12-17 play computer, web, portable, or console games."

Source: Pew Internet Life, Teen Games and Civics Report


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I Heart Neko

Neko Case of The New PornographersImage by JasonBechtel via FlickrThe previous concert I attended (Rage) could not have a more different atmosphere than the one I attended last night. Neko Case, the scarlet-haired crooner formerly of the New Pornographers, is touring in advance of her March 2009 album release. She's building support for the forthcoming album, titled (I think I head this right) Middle Cycle, and she's testing out new material. Her voice is amazing in person, and the band sounded great . . . especially their lap guitarist, who is responsible for the eerie slide guitar sounds you hear in her songs. The major difference between a Neko album and a Neko show? Way more goosebumps.

If you're a Neko neophyte, check out these tunes for a taste:

Neko Case - Deep Red Bells

Neko Case - Hold On, Hold On
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Saturday, September 6, 2008

Best Homemade Coffee Ever.

Image by Mark Prince, CoffeeGeek.com, 2006, ri...Image via Wikipedia I was recently on a search for a coffee/espresso maker, and I came upon the Aerobee AeroPress on one of my favorite sites, Wize.com. The user reviews were 100% correct - the coffee/espresso made on this simple contraption is remarkable. The best part? It's only $26! If you don't already own an espresso machine, be sure to grab one of these.
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Stat of the day (9/6/08)

Wall Street Sign.Image via Wikipedia According to the Economist, 1/3 of all leveraged buy-outs EVER (in inflation equated enterprise value) occured between 2006 and 2007.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Update: Rage

Lyrics from RATM's debut single, Image via Wikipedia It was great to see Rage Against the Machine back together and pumping out their angry jams. The show started out in an jarring manner. The lights went down, followed by an air raid siren, and all 4 members of RATM were walked out in prison uniforms with bags over their heads, a la Abu Gahrib. After all 4 were lined up, they were escorted to their locations, where they promptly played Bombtrack while still in full prison garb. It was probably the most memorable concert opening I've ever seen.

They rocked out all of their best songs, including a new one about Katrina victims which I had never heard. The show did get a bit political - as expected, but I was surprised to hear Zach De La Rocha take a jab at Palin's pregnant daughter. Even if it was a joke, it was a bit too base.


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MGMT's Kids Covered By The Kooks

Worth a listen...

“Kids (MGMT Cover)” by The Kooks at Music Ramen

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

The Lobster Tan is Back!

World's largest lobster sculpture in Shediac, ...Image via Wikipedia Yup, I forgot how white I am again this weekend. Now my sunburn won't let me forget it. Good times.
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Rage

INDIO, CA - APRIL 29:  Musician Zack De La Roc...Image by Getty Images via Daylife September is going to be my busiest concert month to date. It all starts tomorrow evening as Rage Against The Machine reunites at the Target Center. I'm looking forward to angry liberals rocking out (I mean angry) as the GOP parties a town away.
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