why: it's the next movie I'm looking forward to... I don't care how terrible it is, I'm 93% sure I'll like it anyways. Premiering in theaters on April 16th, Rotten Tomatoes has it currently listed at a 95% with 20 fresh previews and surprisingly only 1 rotten.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - ADTR
who: A Day to Remember
why: have been on this acoustic binge lately... and I'm not sure I'm the biggest fan of Jeremy's softer vocals unplugged, but I can't help it - I still love these dudes. ADTRFTW.
Friday, March 26, 2010
VOTW - March 26, 2010
who: Kid Cudi
why: is the gd man. Check out this, his latest video for "Soundtrack 2 My Life" off of last year's 'Man On the Moon: The End of Day'.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Q&A - Nard Dawg
who: Ed Helms
why: aka Andy Bernard, aka Nard Dawg, aka Dr. Faggot was on Leno. Don't boo me Team Coco.
Attention! - The Kissaway Trail
who: The Kissaway Trail
why: so I've been hella slacking on the blogosphere lately... and it's for a good reason - SPRING BREAK! But I had to post this, because I was with my friend Matt checkin out The Temper Trap last night at the Metro and these dudes were the opening group... and fresh from Denmark - they owned. Seriously, every song sounded like the epic ending to a Spike Jonze movie or something... and I got the album immediately. So should you.
Here's the only music video I found on the YouTubes for their song - "SDP"
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Premature Infatuation - Hot Tub Time Machine
who: Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry, Clark Duke, Chevy Chase, John Cusack
why: uhh... because it looks hilarious. Check it out next Friday, the 26th.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Attention! - Twin Atlantic
who: Twin Atlantic
why: is an energetically charming quartet from Glasgow, Scotland that I was lucky enough to see on tour last week when they opened for The Fall of Troy, and these dudes brought it. It was the first show of the tour, their first time in America I believe, and they were jet lagged as a mother but put out an amazing show anyways. Their the first band I've heard in a long time that I genuinely have fun listening to, and if you're not impressed with the tracks upon first listen - go see them live and let me know if you've changed your mind. Their latest 8-song EP titled 'Vivarium' came out last year. Go get it!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Watch Out - A Day to Remember
who: A Day to Remember
why: have been taking a lot of heat on the interwebs lately... and I don't know why. People keep trying to make comparisons to Four Year Strong, but I know for a fact they don't give a shit what you think they sound like if you're drinking that gay-torade (it's funny cuz they're from Florida)... Also how has no one else ever made that joke? These dudes have fun playing the music they make, and if you've seen them live you'll understand why their fans love them so much. But anyways, I'm done ranting. Check out their new video for "I'm Made of Wax Larry, What Are You Made Of?" off of last year's 'Homesick'.
New Release Tuesday - March 16, 2010
This week's unrated notables:
- Envy on the Coast - 'LowCountry'
- The White Stripes - 'Under Great White Northern Lights'
[03.]
The Audition - 'Great Danger'
tf: ehhh. 
It's all been downhill for me since 'Controversy Loves Company'... It seems like they've been focusing harder on making records than music, and it's honestly getting pretty old.
[02.]
Streetlight Manifesto - '99 Songs of a Revolution Vol. I'
tf: ehhh.
A good attempt at a cover album... but it's still a cover album. They're fun and I might listen to a track here and there, but the album as a whole doesn't really do it for me... and I don't see how anyone would be super excited to listen to a double-digit amount of covers at once. They're an awesome band - they just need to write some new stuff.
[01.]
From First to Last - 'Throne to the Wolves'
tf: aight. 
Besides the fact that the quality of the recordings that I listened to were a little lacking, this is a pretty decent album. People used to love to hate Sonny, and will probably continue to hate this band - but I'm not into politicizing... I like how it sounds.
Next Week:
- The Dillinger Escape Plan - 'Option Paralysis'
- I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business - 'The World We Know'
- Look Mexico - 'To Bed to Battle'
- She & Him - 'Volume Two'
Monday, March 15, 2010
Watch Out - Of Mice & Men
who: Of Mice & Men
why: have put out the first video for their song "Second & Sebring" from this year's self-titled debut. Pretty gnar.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Greg Holden
who: Greg Holden
why: because I haven't even watched this yet... but this dude is always dreamy. YouTube, ftw.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
tf presents: i love it all. (spring.2010)
It's technically 8 days early... but happy spring, peeps.
I wanna first give a shout out to my bff Manny who inspired me put these songs together. I stole the first two songs from one of his mixes, because they're basically perfect... but they're not meant to be taken too literally. I'm not mourning someone's death or anything quite so depressing, but we all know how much it sucks to lose something important to us. That's kind of the theme I had going in my winter mix, so I decided to keep it going and put together something of a sequel. You can let the story come to you, or just plain enjoy the songs if you wish, but either way I hope you like it.
tf presents: i love it all. (spring.2010)
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[01.] Day at the Fair - "The Lost, The Lucky"
[02.] Death Cab for Cutie - "Title and Registration"
[03.] Local Natives - "Airplanes"
[04.] The Temper Trap - "Sweet Disposition"
[05.] Straylight Run - "Existentialism On Prom Night"
[06.] Inkwell - "Shufflesaur"
[07.] Fleet Foxes - "Ragged Wood"
[08.] Freelance Whales - "Starring"
[09.] Now, Now Every Children - "Everyone You Know"
[10.] Kevin Devine - "The Only One"
[11.] Electric President - "Feathers"
[12.] Port O'Brien - "Sour Milk/Salt Water"
[13.] Wild Sweet Orange - "Seeing and Believing"
[14.] Minus the Bear - "Absinthe Party at the Fly Honey Warehouse"
[15.] As Tall As Lions - "Love, Love, Love (Love, Love)"
[16.] The Forecast - "Life's a Garden, Dig It"
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Foxy Shazam
who: Foxy Shazam
why: they're crazily weird... but it'd probably be a pretty fun show. Here's their performance of a new song titled "Wanna Be Angel & Bye Bye Symphony".
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday Flashback - Bayside
who: Bayside
why: one of my favorite bands of all time, I've been listening to this album a lot recently since I got their self-titled on reprinted vinyl in the mail the other day... soooooo good. Here's an acoustic performance of probably my favorite song from the record - "Montauk".
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Portugal. The Man
who: Portugal. The Man
why: holy hell these guys are amazing live... if you've never seen 'em, you need to. Here they are performing "The Dead Dog" off of their new album 'American Ghetto'.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday Night Fights - March 11, 2010
who: Coheed and Cambria
why: in anticipation for this year's prequel album 'Year of the Black Rainbow', I've decided to propose the question over which era of Coheed people prefer... I can't help but love Claudio Sanchez... the dude's hair has more charisma than you, but this whole "I can't decide what genre i'm in mix of metal riffs and mythologically epic vocals" thing is getting a little bit old. Anyone else miss old Coheed besides me?
"A Favor House Atlantic" - 'In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3' - 2003
VS.
"The Broken" - 'Year of the Black Rainbow' - 2010
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - New Found Glory
who: New Found Glory
why: my last live video for the day... I promise? NFG take it back a ways and perform "Something I Call Personality". WHERE'S IAN?!
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Manchester Orchestra
who: Manchester Orchestra
why: because I've been going overkill on the live videos recently... and the latest addition is from Andy Hull and his boys' performance last night on Jimmy Kimmel. Every track on 'Mean Everything to Nothing' approaches perfection, but "In My Teeth" was one of the few I have yet to see live and I'm glad they hardened it a little for the performance. Any thoughts on the new drummer, or how cracked out the keyboardist always looks? I love everything about this band.
PS: who wants to go see them with me March 23rd at the Metro in Chicago?!
PS: who wants to go see them with me March 23rd at the Metro in Chicago?!
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - Four Year Strong
who: Four Year Strong
why: JUST LOOK AT THAT BEARD! Seriously though... if you haven't listened to 'Enemy of the World' yet, get on that shit.
"One Step at a Time"
"Your Song"
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Freelance Whales
who: Freelance Whales
why: are no strangers to live performances. I'm jealous of those of you lucky enough to live in the Brooklyn area... you get free shows!!!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
New Release Tuesday - March 9, 2010
So many musics.
This week's unrated notables:
- Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - 'The Brutalist Bricks'
- Daughters - 'Daughters'
- Gorillaz - 'Plastic Beach'
[06.]
Before Their Eyes - 'Untouchable'
tf: nope. 
Alright this is way, way poppier than I was expecting, but they earn points for the good production value, and it's actually pretty memorable even if you don't like it. I never listened to their 2008 release 'The Dawn of Their Death', and I guess I must have missed their contraction of the infamous scenester-pop disease that seems to be infecting the masses lately as well. This isn't doing it for me at all.
[05.]
The Bled - 'Heat Fetish'
tf: nahhh. 
I didn't get very far into this release before I had already figured out I didn't like it. It's definitely not terrible, but I know I'll never get the urge to listen to it... Wasn't disappointed. Wasn't impressed. It's just not for me.
[04.]
Isles and Glaciers - 'The Hearts of Lonely People' EP
tf: aight.
I don't know what it is... but ever since Jonny left DGD, he hasn't sounded the same to me. He's obviously still probably technically one of the greatest vocalists in the business - he has the range of an R&B singer, it's a bit ridiculous... but I don't get the same intensity or passion from him that I used to, and it's disappointing. I don't really like the whole "super-group" idea either... unless it's The Sound of Animals Fighting, I guess... but nevertheless this EP is pretty solid and I'll definitely give it a few listens from time to time.
[03.]
House Vs. Hurricane - 'Perspectives'
tf: fasho. 
I really, really wanted to like their 2008 EP 'Forfeiture', but I just never really got into it. I've listened to it a bunch of times, but it never really grabbed my attention entirely. When I listen to these guys, I can't help but compare them in my head to being a half a step below Sky Eats Airplane... and it's annoying to me that I can't like them as much as I want to. I have a sinking suspicion that 'Perspectives' will have the same effect. As of now, I' definitely like it, but I can't tell if it'll be enough to continue to spark my interest. I hope I can find the time to give it a few more listens... but I guess what I'm saying is I won't be surprised if I don't.
[02.]
We Were Promised Jetpacks - 'The Last Place You'll Look' EP
tf: fasho.
Keeping in mind that I'm a bit of a sucker for accents... this EP has a lot of potential to be a grower. Nothing too crazy to get overly excited about... short, simple, sweet and the first I've ever heard from these dudes... this could be my sleeper pick for this year's list.
[01.]
Four Year Strong - 'Enemy of the World'
tf: yaysh. 
Yes. I've been waiting for this for what seems to have been forever. Since I first heard 'Rise Or Die Trying' I suppose, but mostly since there was talk that they were working on new material... which turned out to be 'Explains It All' instead of something actually worth listening to. Ouch? But now it's time. To listen to this until my eardrums can no longer handle the hardcore-infused pop-punk mastery. They can seriously own the genre in my opinion... Listen to "What the Hell is a Gigawatt?" You'll shit. I suggest you be prepared.
Next Week:
The Audition - 'Great Danger'
Envy on the Coast - 'LowCountry'
From First to Last - 'Throne to the Wolves'
Nas & Damian Marley - 'Distant Relatives'
Streetlight Manifesto - '99 Songs of a Revolution: Vol. I'
The White Stripes - 'Under Great White Northern Lights'
Monday, March 8, 2010
LMAO! - RAAAAAAAANDY
Saturday, March 6, 2010
WE'LL DO IT ADORABLE! - Now Now Every Children
who: Now Now Every Children
why: because I've never listened to them before... but the singer reminds me of a combination of Julia Styles and Mandy Moore... so I'm totally there.
Friday, March 5, 2010
VOTW - March 5, 2010
who: Person L
why: because I finally got around to listening to 2009's 'The Positives' once I saw this video. Nice face, Kenny. The facial hair doesn't make you look any less like a 12 year old, haha.
Friday Flashback - Portugal. The Man
who: Portugal. The Man
why: have been talked about all over the place lately, and you're probably sick of hearing about em. Their new release 'American Ghetto' is easily my favorite album since 'Waiter: "You Vultures!"' and you should definitely get to listening to it if you haven't. This brings us to this week's flashback - "AKA M80 the Wolf".
Thursday, March 4, 2010
NEW! Thursday Night Fights - March 4, 2010
I'm liking these weekly things I've been trying to do lately... keeps me up on my shit, so here's a chance for you to settle the debate I've been having with friends and myself lately...
Last year's debut from Freelance Whales ('Weathervanes') is being rivaled in terms of incredible musicianship, performance and style by this year's debut from Local Natives ('Gorilla Manor')... and it's pretty hard for me to choose a favorite. Who would you take?
Freelance Whales - "Generator ^ 2nd Floor" Live
VS.
Local Natives - "Wide Eyes", "Airplanes" and "Stranger Things" Live
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Premature Infatuation - Punk Goes Classic Rock
who: The Almost
Be sure to also check out an early, pre-production version of the song played LIVE here (Aaron on drums).
why: is one of the bands that will be on the new 'Punk Goes'... series, and I always highly anticipate these releases while they generally turn out terrible. I'm not the biggest fan of The Almost... I personally wish Aaron would have just kept making music with underOATH instead... BUT... the point is that this is a video showing The Almost's recording process of their track for the record - Tom Petty's "Free Fallin".
P.S.: Who the fuck is that playing drums?... noob. I'd rather listen to this kid.
Be sure to also check out an early, pre-production version of the song played LIVE here (Aaron on drums).
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Watch Out - Ok Go
who: Ok Go
why: are they so good at making music videos?! They already put out a video for this song! I can't handle it...
New Release Tuesday - March 2
Nothing really too crazy this week, AMERICAN GHETTO! AMERICAN GHETTO! AMERICAN GHETTO!, but stay tuned next week for Before Their Eyes, Broken Bells, Four Year Strong, Gorillaz, Ted Leo and more?
[02.]
[02.]
Jaguar Love - 'Hologram Jams'
tf: unrated. 
Another band I've been told to give a chance on multiple occasions that I have literally never heard... Listen to it? Apparently for fans of The Blood Brothers.
[01.]
tf: unrated.
Remember when they put out 'Satanic Satanist' last July? One of my favorite bands ever, this is the 6th full-length they've released in 4 years and they've put out 3 EP's in between. Get on their level. Quick.
Monday, March 1, 2010
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - Kevin Devine
who: Kevin Devine
why: playing another new song("You Wouldn't Have to Ask") live for the cameras and you... I have that hoodie!
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