Archive for February, 2010
NSFW – New Massive Attack vid
Saturday, February 27th, 2010Massive Attack (feat. Hope Sandoval) “Paradise Circus”. The video is directed by Toby Dye and features Georgina Spelvin discussing her part in the notorious “Devil in Miss Jones”. Her remembrances and insights are intercut with scenes from the original film and the soundtrack is the MA song. The overall effect is fascinating, alternately haunting and [...]
Internet Killer is Still Alive – Won’t you please help?
Monday, February 22nd, 2010A while back there was a leak of an EU memo referring to a particular chapter of the proposed ACTA treaty. Now the actual chapter in question has leaked. The reliable Michael Geist has a reasoned analysis: Michael Geist – ACTA Internet Chapter Leaks: Renegotiates WIPO, Sets 3 Strikes as Model. Yes, his analysis is [...]
This is what extreme record digging looks like…
Thursday, February 11th, 2010From WFMU DJ Frank O’s recent trip to Ghana
John Stewart Poop 09
Thursday, February 11th, 2010In Memoriam to Jack Goldberg! Proprietor of Jack’s Rhythms and an all around mensch. I give my condolences to his family and friends. We disagreed on baseball. He was a Red Sox fan, me a Bronx Bombers fan. But he loved baseball and I think more then music? That was his passion, I am glad [...]
What if you like a tune but it might be bad for the world (#389 in a series)
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Uffie feat. Mr Oizo – MCs Can Kiss Annie Mac played it the other day and the context made it sound good enough to listen to again. On my fifth listen I am still conflicted. Her attitude is great, but the beat isn’t. Her lyrics are stupid/fun but the flow ain’t fine. The hook is [...]
William Manley Poop 09
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010What Would You Do If I Sang Autotune
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Wow. A while back we all commented on the amazingly bad Ringo Starr TV appearance on the Daily Show. Here are the Evolution Control Committee with their version…. BTW, singing out of tune while lip synching to the real tune is very difficult. Thanks to MarkR for the tip