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Friday, September 10, 2010
News Willow Smith - Next child star?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Will Smith's 9-year-old daughter has signed a record deal with Jay-Z. Her first single, "Whip My Hair," has hit the Internet and tons of people are listening... unfortunately.
First off, shouldn't a 9-year-old be focused on school and getting an education before worrying about a record deal?
Second - I'll admit she hits some notes and has a decent voice and the song shows maturity for a 9-year-old although the "whip my hair" chorus is freakin' annoying. I'm 99 percent sure that there's no way in hell that a 9-year-old wrote the song, either.
Thirdly - can't Will and Jada just let their kids be kids instead of sticking them in the limelight?
Maybe she'll go out on the "Pretty Much Just Annoying Tour" with Justin Beiber.
News / On TV / Awards Avett Brothers win at AMA ceremony
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 3:39 PM
A quick note of congratulations to The Avett Brothers who won the Best duo/group of the Year award at the Americana Music Awards last night.
Videos / News Weezer + Jackass = new video
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Weezer got the guys from Jackass to get involved in their video for the song "Memories." Looks like it also has some clips from the new Jackass 3-D movie.
Enjoy
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently-released CDs in 10 words each:
Various Artists R&B Hits Reggae Style Volume 4 — A look at r&b from reggae, mostly female side.
Philip Selway Familial — Radiohead drummer releases his solo debut of emotional mellow rock.
Luciano United States of Africa — Impossible for most reggae to pale if compared to Marley.
Bobby Bare Jr. A Storm A Tree My Mother’s Head — Singer songwriter doesn’t re-write the rule book for folk rock.
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Where the Messengers Meet — ‘60s rock elements combine with indie style to create depth.
Little Big Town The Reason Why — Balance of male and female vocals helps set band apart.
D Bell Raw Nerves — Simple folk has hint of Dylan, with more nasally vocals.
Father Murphy No Room for the Weak EP — Four dark, brooding and atmospheric songs by Italian rock trio.
No Redeeming Social Value High In Holland — Quick punk, most of it clocking in under two minutes.
The Chris O’Leary Band Mr. Used to Be — Former Levon Helm Band frontman attacks the blues with soul.
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Pixies
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Pixies w/ Fuck Buttons
Ovens Auditorium
Sept. 9, 2010
The Deal: '90s alt-rockers continue their tour in celebration of the Doolittle album, playing the album in its entirety along with some B-sides and favorites.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
News Sin Ropas at The Milestone Club tonight (Sept. 9)
Posted By Samir Shukla on Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 4:00 PM
SIN ROPAS Former Red Red Meat bassist Tim Hurley and his missus Danni Iosello are Sin Ropas. The multi-instrumentalist duo's eclectic compositions are best enjoyed in dim, flickering lights. They take their time winding around genres and musical byways with lo-fi swirls, muffled vocals, lost-and-found electronica flourishes and the rootsy zip of banjo. This is a fab triple bill with our own Houstons and Italy's Father Murphy. $7-$9, The Milestone, www.themilestoneclub.com
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On TV / Awards / Opinion / Jeff Hahne / News Remember when the VMAs were cool?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 11:04 AM
The MTV Video Music Awards show will air this Sunday night at 9 p.m. Remember when it was cool? I remember watching them — usually around the time when we'd go back to school — because you cared who won. You wanted to watch amazing performances. You could also expect to see a surprise or two, or even an off-the-wall collaboration.
I remember back when Tom Petty came out to sing with Guns N Roses. I remember Pee Wee Herman coming out to start the show after his arrest. I recall, unfortunately, Michael Jackson walking out to kiss Lisa Marie Presley. However, I can't say I remember much of anything about the last, oh, 10 years or so of VMAs.
So, what can we expect this year? Eminem is set to kick off the show. I'm sure Lady Gaga will wear at least two or three different and bizarre outfits and probably walk away as the night's big winner.
Outside of that, does MTV even play any videos anymore? They sure don't on MTV. They used to on MTV2, but that seems to have gone the way of reality TV, as well. I heard there's an MTV3 out there, but no one is watching.
You're probably wondering who's even nominated... So, here is a complete list (along with my comments):
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
News / Concert Announcement 2010 MoogFest lineup announced
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Taking place in Asheville, N.C., on Oct. 29-31, MoogFest is set to do just what you'd expect — celebrate Moog Music. In addition to the lineup of bands, The Moog Innovation Award will be presented to Devo.
Past recipients of the previously titled Moog Award include Keith Emerson, Herb Deutsch, Gershon Kingsley, Jan Hammer and Bernie Worrell.
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit moogfest.com.
The lineup is:
Friday, Oct. 29
DEVO
MGMT
Big Boi
Girl Talk
Panda Bear
RJD2
Mutemath
Dan Deacon
Van Dyke Parks
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible
Saturn Never Sleeps (Featuring King Britt & Rucyl)
The Octopus Project
Kuroma
Clare & The Reasons
Saturday, Oct. 30
Massive Attack
Thievery Corporation
Jonsi
Disco Biscuits
Caribou
Four Tet
Matmos
Dâm-Funk
School of Seven Bells
Jon Hopkins
Emeralds
Mountain Man
Ikonika
Sunday, Oct. 31
Cee Lo Green
Pretty Lights
Hot Chip
Sleigh Bells
El-P
Neon Indian
Omar Souleyman
Mimosa
Two Fresh
DJ Spooky
News / Photos Lady Gaga's meat bikini
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Well, Lady Gaga sure isn't going to make any PETA or vegetarian friends with this one... She's now featured on the cover of Vogue Japan in a meat bikini. Yep, a meat bikini.
Really not sure what else to say about it:
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