Sneak Peak: Beck – Modern Guilt
You can listen to three full length tracks from the upcoming Beck album, Modern Guilt. Don’t get too excited. This album hasn’t hit the streets just yet (scheduled release of July 8th), but these three tracks will give you a taste of the awesomeness to come.
Under the Mooch 2nd Anniversary
Hey Tulsa kids, looking for something to do this Saturday? Stop in at phrough’s favorite record store in Tulsa, Under the Mooch! It’s the Second Anniversary BBQ/Music Fest. Free food. Free music. Beer for sale. Great records (and CDs) for sale.
Callupsie
Hiphopptamus
Jor Dan
Wighead
Sol of David Lyman
Here is There
Crow & Keller
Cecada
Kamikaze Slut
Cairde Na Gael
Guardant
The Weathervanes
June 28th 12PM til 10 PM.
1425 S Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK
For more info call 918 742 6465
Johnny Flynn – A Larum
Here is one I owe to the Black Cab Sessions. Johnny Flynn was the very first performer in the Black Cabs, and he unveiled the song Wayne Rooney, which can be found on this album. As usual, you can also check out Johnny Flynn’s myspace page to listen to some of his songs.
Where the Hell is Matt?
And I thought my friend Cody has been to a lot of countries. This video is pretty amazing, and there’s even more to see/read on Matt’s website.
The Black Cab Sessions: Fleet Foxes
If you aren’t checking in on the Black Cab Sessions regularly… well, start. The concept is simple. A musician (or two or three) performs while traveling through the streets of London in the back of a random black cab. Apparently, these cabs are a staple of London? The latest cab session features Fleet Foxes.
Science, Please Save Us
Big news coming from NASA this week, as scientists are seemingly confident that the Phoenix Mars Lander discovered ice. Evidently, it melted after being exposed to the really cold conditions of the Mars atmosphere? Is that even possible?
My uneducated skepticism aside, this is pretty fantastic news for the longevity of our culture and general existence. Now when we are finished destroying the Earth or when Killface throws the switch on the Annihilatrix again and this time the couplings don’t melt, whichever catastrophic event comes first, we can just hit the button on the Salvationatrix and push Mars a bit closer to the Sun. Then a bit of science happens, and “BOOSH!“, we’ve got a fully functional planet.
David Sedaris Book Signing
For those of you in the Tulsa area, author David Sedaris will be signing his new book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, at the B&N at 5231 E 41st St tomorrow night (Friday, June 20th) starting at 7 PM. I haven’t read any of his books yet, but sources I trust tell me they are hilarious. Previous titles include Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.
Throw Me the Statue – Moonbeams
Here is another great indie pop rock recommendation from Kyle. Check out the Throw Me the Statue myspace page to sample some songs.
The Ruby Suns – Sea Lions
Kyle introduced me to The Ruby Suns today. This is the second full length from the New Zealand based indie pop outfit. This album is very floaty, and at times it brings Animal Collective (specifically Panda Bear) to mind, though that’s certainly not a fair comparison for the album as a whole. At the very least, you should definitely check out the song Tane Mahuta. You can listen to quite a few of the songs from this album on the Ruby Suns myspace page.
What Does It All Mean, Bazzle?
I recently celebrated my 29th birthday. I also recently revived this website. Coincidence? It’s hard to say really. One thing is certain. I’m getting older. But you’re no budding hibiscus yourself. You’re no baby sea turtle desperately seeking the shelter of the mysterious sea. You already stink of salty water, and unlike the baby sea turtle, you must realize that nothing can save you from your eventual doom. But that’s certainly no reason to give up. Really though, I’ve come to terms with getting older. It’s all a person can do really.
One thing I am concerned about is my (seemingly) sudden need for your attention. Why do I seek your spotlight? I can’t say with any degree of certainty. Perhaps it was my short lived celebrity status as music editor for Square Magazine. One taste of fame and I’m suddenly in buffet mode. I’m not talking about trips to the salad bar here. I want the good stuff.
Take this post, for example. I don’t really have anything to say. Yet, here I sit, pecking away, trying to entertain you. I’ll give up for now, and maybe something brilliant will strike tomorrow.
