Let’s just get this out of the way: “The New Mary Jane” is a horrible band name. Absolutely awful. Unless this guy’s mom asked him to name the band this on her death bed, I’m going to have a hard time forgiving him quickly. Also, the guy’s got no decent press photo for me to [...]

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To promote his new book The Will To Whatevs, comedian Eugene Mirman recorded a few video tips to help the youth get through life. Man, if only I’d had his wisdom back at the turn of the decade… Wisdom like this here gem: “Drinking is cool. I won’t lie to you and say drinking isn’t [...]

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Last night TV on the Radio stopped by the Colbert Report to play a song and chat for a bit. Here’s hoping the appearance gave the “Colbert bump” to TVotR as its done for dozens of senators, authors and Obama.

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Yesterday Wale shared this new song via his twitter account. I didn’t get to check it out until I got home, but am way glad I did; this is one of my favorites of his. It’ll eventually be on the “Back to the Feature” mixtape which will be out soon. MP3: Wale – Nightlife ft. [...]

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“My Maudlin Career” is the title track off Camera Obscura’s new album due out April 21. The group will be hitting up SXSW on what will likely turn into a small American tour (or won’t) — so be on the lookout for them in Austin’s finest venues! MP3: Camera Obscura – My Maudlin Career This [...]

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A lot of people hear the Boy Least Likely To and think about how they’re children trapped in men’s bodies or some such nonsense. I think it’s something completely other than arrested development. The Boy Least Likely To seem like innocent, hard-working, lovers-not-fighters that approach everything in the world with wide eyes. Kind of like [...]

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If You Ain’t No Picasso has a point (it might not, honestly) it’s to get good music into the hands of good people. Usually that means posting MP3s, but occasionally I can cut out the middle man and host a contest that puts an album physically in your hands. This time around it’s Keep It [...]

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Thanks to C&T for the video. Radiohead, the best band on earth, played with already-Grammy-haversthe USC marching band to do a version of “15 Step” off In Rainbows. Amid a Grammy Awards full of good stuff, it was really something special. Funny story. My mom’s birthday is today. I called her twice today and left [...]

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I think Diplo (lovingly) said it best: “Maya mommy u look like an oomPa lOompa up there.” Good performance, though. Here’s hoping for a healthy baby!

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