TVOTR

TV on the Radio

I am the biggest fan that didn't realize I was a fan... until last night.

I haven't heard their first album yet (other than live), I ripped it from my friend, but the CD didn't work, which explains why I haven't posted it. Anyway, I have been listening to their new album Return to Cookie Mountain. And I have to say that I liked it, but didn't love it. I've decided that I have just been listening to them too softly. I need to crank it when I listen. You should do the same.

So, yea, I went to the show last night, and I must say it was fucking awesome. Fucking awesome!! Every song that they played, that I recognized from their 2nd album, was very different from the album version; they were all better. The stuff that I didn't recognize was just as good. They rocked. They put out such great energy at their show, that you can't help but move around with them.

Anyway, I don't really know how to put it, other than go see them when they're in your town! They are in NC on 4/15 and in DC on 4/18 and 4/19. They also have a show in Nashville, for those in OH that want to make a road trip.

I'll definitely be getting their first album (a working copy) very soon. I'll post it.

Presenting the Notorious MSG

Konichiwa, Bitches!!! It's the Notorious MSG in da house!!! East-side Chinatown, Bitch!! Word, to ya mutha

upcoming music

20 Mar Tuesday
Andrew Bird Armchair Apocrypha
J Dilla Ruff Draft [2xCD]
El-P I'll Sleep When You're Dead
LCD Soundsystem Sound Of Silver
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists Living With The Living
Modest Mouse We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
Panda Bear Person Pitch

27 Mar Tuesday
Kaiser Chiefs Yours Truly, Angry Mob UK: 26 Feb
Redman Red Gone Wild
Fountains Of Wayne Traffic And Weather
Kings Of Leon Because Of The Times

10 Apr Tuesday
Blonde Redhead 23
Bright Eyes Cassadaga
Brother Ali The Undisputed Truth

17 Apr Tuesday
Nine Inch Nails Year Zero

24 Apr Tuesday
Arctic Monkeys Favourite Worst Nightmare

1 May Tuesday
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Baby 81
Dinosaur Jr. Beyond
Feist The Reminder

7 May Monday
Travis The Boy With No Name UK only; US release TBD

8 May Tuesday
Sage Francis Human The Death Dance
Elliott Smith New Moon [2xCD rarities comp]

15 May Tuesday
Wilco Sky Blue Sky

22 May Tuesday
The Bravery The Sun And The Moon
The National Boxer
Voxtrot Voxtrot

5 Jun Tuesday
Interpol [Title TBA]
Von Sudenfed [Mouse On Mars + Mark E. Smith] Tromatic Reflexxions

7 July Saturday
Smashing Pumpkins Zeitgeist

Other Anticipated Future Releases:
Aesop Rock None Shall Pass 2007
Ambulance LTD [Title TBA] 2007
Animal Collective [Title TBA] Fall 2007
Annie [Title TBA] 2007
Architecture In Helsinki [Title TBA] Spring 2007
India.Arie Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics 2007
Art Brut [Title TBA] 2007
The Avalanches [Title TBA] 2007
The B-52s [Title TBA] 2007
Band Of Horses [Title TBA] 2007
Devendra Banhart [Title TBA] Summer 2007
Beastie Boys [Title TBA] Summer 2007
The Bees Octopus 2007
Beirut [Title TBA] Late 2007
Big Boi [Title TBA] 2007
Blur [Title TBA] 2007
British Sea Power [Title TBA] Summer 2007
Built To Spill [Title TBA] 2007
Cannibal Ox [Title TBA] 2007
Chemical Brothers [Title TBA] 2007
Clem Snide Lose Big 2007
Coldplay [Title TBA] Late 2007
Common Finding Forever 2007
Britt Daniel [of Spoon] [Title TBA] 2007
Dirty Pretty Things [Title TBA] 2007-2008
Dntel Dumb Luck April 2007
Doves [Title TBA] 2007
Elbow [Title TBA] Spring 2007
The Faint [Title TBA] 2007-2008
Lupe Fiasco The Cool 2007
Gang Of Four [Title TBA] 2007 source
Gnarls Barkley [Title TBA] 2007
The Go! Team [Title TBA] August 2007
Jose Gonzalez [Title TBA] 2007
Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy 2007
PJ Harvey [Title TBA] 2007
Hot Chip [Title TBA] 2007
Hot Hot Heat Happiness Ltd May 2007
Iron & Wine The Shepherd's Dog September 2007
Islands [Title TBA] 2007
Michael Jackson [Title TBA] Late 2007
James [Title TBA] 2007-2008
Jimmy Eat World [Title TBA] Summer 2007
Talib Kweli Ear Drum Early 2007
Ladytron [Title TBA] 2007
Liars [Title TBA] 2007
LL Cool J Todd Smith, Part 2: Back To Cool 2007
Madvillain [Title TBA] 2007
Magnetic Fields [Title TBA] Spring 2007
Marilyn Manson Eat Me Drink Me 2007
Massive Attack Weather Underground 2007
MF Doom & Ghostface Swift & Changeable 2007
M.I.A. [Title TBA] 2007
Moby [Title TBA] Fall 2007
New Pornographers [Title TBA] Summer 2007
Nine Inch Nails [Title TBA] 2008
The Notwist [Title TBA] 2007-2008
Oasis [Title TBA] 2007-2008
Okkervil River [Title TBA] 2007
Panic! At The Disco [Title TBA] 2007
Pinback Autumn Of The Seraphs Summer 2007
The Pixies [Title TBA] 2007 source
Polyphonic Spree The Fragile Army June 2007
Portishead [Title TBA] Summer 2007
The Postal Service [Title TBA] 2007-2008
Prefuse 73 [2xCD; Title TBA] 2007
The Prodigy [Title TBA] 2007
Queens Of The Stone Age Era Vulgaris June 2007
Radiohead [Title TBA] 2007
The Rakes [Title TBA] 2007
Dizzee Rascal Maths And English 2007
R.E.M. [Title TBA] Late 2007
Roxy Music [original lineup including Brian Eno] [Title TBA] 2007
Ulrich Schnauss [Title TBA] 2007
Sigur Ros [Title TBA] 2007-2008
Spiritualized [Title TBA] Spring 2007
Spoon Stroke Their Brains Spring 2007
Stars [Title TBA] Fall 2007
Starsailor [Title TBA] 2007
Stereolab [Title TBA] 2007
Stereophonics [Title TBA] 2007
The Streets [Title TBA] 2007
Super Furry Animals [Title TBA] Spring 2007
Tegan & Sara [Title TBA] 2007
U2 [Title TBA] 2007
UNKLE War Stories Summer 2007
The Vines [Title TBA] Late 2007
Chris Walla It's Unsustainable Fall 2007
Ween [Title TBA] 2007
Kanye West Graduation Late 2007
White Stripes Icky Thump Summer 2007
Andrew WK [Title TBA] 2007
Wolf Parade [Title TBA] Summer/Fall 2007
Wolfmother [Title TBA] 2008
The Wrens [Title TBA] Late 2007
Wu-Tang Clan 8 Diagram Summer 2007
Yeah Yeah Yeahs [Title TBA] 2007

Al Gore

Al Gore will testify on March 21 in front of congress about the immediate changes that need to be made in order to help stop global warming. If you feel this is an important issue I urge you to send a postcard to your representative letting him/her know that you vote and this issue is important to you.

request for dylan

Hey D, Loved your mix. Can you post any other J Dilla albums you may have besides Donuts. Also, if you have that whole Mr. Lif album, that would be cool too. Thanks.

Black Ben

I was just checking my e-mail when I saw this ad and was shocked to find Ben's African American Doppelganger.

Arcade Fire

Sounds like Arcade Fire has been listening to a ton of David Bowie, Talking Heads and Bruce Springsteen. Their new album is fantastic and proves they are one of the best bands of the zeros. Check it out.

Football talk, anyone?

Way to go Cleveland!!!
The land of Cleve's has screwed the entire AFC North in one fell swoop. The Cleveland Browns, acting in their usual all-encompassing wisdom, signed former Ravens RB Jamal Lewis. This move is questionable for a few reasons (and for both parties). 1) I never thought the Browns would ever want to pick up anyone who played for the beloved Art Modell. 2) Lewis is like 37 years old, slow, fat, and stupid. And 3) I think any trade or signing within your own division is stupid. I mean you hate the guy for years, and all of a sudden, he's your best player.
However, there is one obvious reason the Browns signed him: because he averaged like 250 yards rushing every single time he played them. Hey idiots - the reason he could do that is because your front 7 suck ass, not because Jamal Lewis is the next Walter Payton.

Anyway, I'm getting off track. The real reason Cleveland is retarded (and by no means the only reason) is this:

After learning that Jamal Lewis, whom the Ravens actually wanted to re-sign, had signed elsewhere, they go out and trade for former Buffalo RB Willis McGahee. We all know this guy... the one who got his knee obliterated as the Buckeyes went on to win the National Championship (which is the greatest National Championship game that I have ever witnessed). Anyway, McGahee turned out to be a pretty good RB in Buffalo, which means he'll probably be ridiculous when playing for a pro team like the Ravens. This is a huge upgrade for the Ravens. So, thanks a lot Cleveland, for handing the Ravens the AFC North crown next year. They already won it last year with fat ass in the backfield; just imagine what they'll be like now.

At this point, the Browns should consider moving to the Canadian Football League. Trust me, it'll be better for all of us.

The Fifteens

climber?!?

I was just looking thru some old photos and found this gem.