Entries from May 2008

Monolith Festival Adds 22 More Bands, Ticket Giveaway

May 19th, 2008 · Comments Off

Band of Horses are set to rock the second Monolith Festival
The Hot Freaks are helping out with this year’s Monolith Music Festival. The fest is happening September 13 and 14 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. This batch of new artists adds Hercules and the Love Affair, Foals, Atmosphere and a lot more to the […]

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Belle and Sebastian: “Minha Menina” (Os Mutantes)

May 19th, 2008 · Comments Off

I was going through some old files on my computer and stumbled upon more Belle and Sebastian covers. This one is from the ever-influential but far to under-covered Os Mutantes. The Bees did a great cover of this tune in the studio, but there’s something about hearing the crowd’s squeals of delight as their realization […]

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[VIDEO] Flaming Lips do the Rolling Stones’ “Moonlight Mile”

May 19th, 2008 · Comments Off

I searched and searched for a recording of this Rolling Stones cover after getting home from Bonnaroo, but never had any luck. It wasn’t until I was googling around for random rarities that I bumped into this good quality video. I’ll admit that I’m sad that it doesn’t look like I’ll be seeing the […]

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The Beastles: “Tripper Trouble” (dj BC)

May 18th, 2008 · Comments Off

I’ve been on a big Beastie Boys kick the past two weeks or so. It started when I found out that my employee discount at CD Central made the Beastie’s concert film Awesome I … Shot That! dirt cheap and started putting it on during slow days at work. After that I snagged Paul’s Boutique, […]

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[VIDEO] The Cotton Jones Basket Ride live

May 18th, 2008 · Comments Off

Here’s a video of Michael Nau (Page France) aka the Cotton Jones Basket Ride playing live with his new endeavor. Can’t wait until their show at the Dame!

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We Are Scientists announce US tour dates

May 17th, 2008 · Comments Off

I don’t really remember the last time We Are Scientists took an extended tour of the US, but it’s been a while. Last time I saw them was in 2006. But now they’re announced a sizable tour of both sides of America in support of their new album Brain Thrust Mastery. Also, this’ll be their […]

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[CONTEST] Win a No Age-designed New Era Hat

May 16th, 2008 · Comments Off

Remember that Panda Bear contest I ran not too long ago? Same deal here. The Fader has partnered with New Era to have bands they like design hats. These are limited-edition, so act fast!
MP3: No Age - Eraser
To enter this contest, all you have to do is leave a comment with your favorite real […]

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[VIDEO] Hot Freaks! Day 2 Montage

May 16th, 2008 · Comments Off

The Projectmil have done it again. Here’s a rocking video of Day 2 of our SXSW Hot Freaks event! Man, it really makes me nostalgic. I can’t wait until our next one!
Big thanks again to anyone who helped out, played or attended our events. They’re always a highlight of my year.

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