tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39740169969190766372012-02-10T04:56:02.925-05:00New music, random musings, and good adviceNathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-60769983494598749072009-02-12T00:32:00.003-05:002009-02-12T01:34:03.798-05:00

In the latest episode of the bizarre saga of Joaquin Phoenix's rap "career", the (formerly?) brilliant actor made a complete ass of himself on Letterman tonight, and, as is usually the case, it was up on YouTube within fifteen minutesNow, rumor has it that this is an elaborate hoax. If that's the case, Phoenix deserves an Oscar. But this is just fucking WEIRD.Update: Here's the full 10 minute

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-39329731154868866762009-02-09T15:07:00.000-05:002009-02-09T15:12:52.972-05:00

TMZ is reporting that the woman involved in the Chris Brown assault case was, in fact, Rihanna. At this point in time, it is unclear whether or not it was, in fact, assault with a deadly weapon.

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-35548243532836078092009-02-08T20:03:00.001-05:002009-02-09T15:06:59.307-05:00

8:00: U2 liveArresting live as always, but "Get On Yer Boots" simply isn't that great of a song. And Bono looks fucking ancient.8:08: I hate The Rock. What the fuck? Incredibly unfunny. Poor choice. Justin Timberlake's jokes are falling on their face too.8:12: The Al Green Clusterfuck-- Clearly, the Grammys booked too many artists and weren't sure how to put them together.8:23: So Chris Martin's

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-44808821120194124032009-02-03T14:51:00.003-05:002009-02-03T14:55:32.948-05:00

Florida's Langerado festival, scheduled for March 6-8, has been cancelled after weeks of rumors to that effect. The festival, which was to be headlined by Death Cab for Cutie, Snoop Dogg, Modest Mouse and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, suffered from "sluggish ticket sales" (not to mention a lineup that couldn't come close to 2008 headliners R.E.M., Beastie Boys and Phil Lesh & Friends). The event

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-3349848249371353482009-02-03T11:39:00.002-05:002009-02-03T11:41:15.926-05:00

RuPaul's producer (RuPaul has a producer?) has remixed Christian Bale's epic tirade on the set of Terminator 4 into the most badass dance track of the year.What don't you fucking understand? (Well, the fact that Barbara Streisand shows up, for one)

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-9033768358876954302009-02-02T22:52:00.004-05:002009-02-03T11:43:35.165-05:00

TV on the Radio's MySpace blog seems to have leaked the official Bonnaroo lineup nine hours early--and it's every bit as epic as had been hoped.2009 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Confirmed Artists:Bruce Springsteen and the E Street BandPhish (2 Shows)Beastie BoysNine Inch NailsDavid ByrneWilcoAl GreenSnoop DoggElvis Costello SoloErykah BaduPaul OakenfoldBen Harper and Relentless7 The Mars

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-15322511660983485652008-03-22T12:40:00.004-04:002008-03-22T13:17:44.043-04:00

Jacksonville, FL's Black Kids have been darlings of the blog world since last October's Pitchfork review of their "Wizard of Ahhhs" EP, and with good reason; the four tracks show the most depth and talent of any new group since the Arcade Fire. They are preparing to release their much-anticipated debut album in July, and the first single, "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You,

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-59702438732763997952007-10-29T21:58:00.000-04:002007-10-29T22:01:26.211-04:00

Aesop Rock has just released his zombietastic new video for "Coffee," with the necessary cameo from John Darnielle.The new video can be seen at MTV-U's websiteMany updates to come!!!!

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-73118389996019180772007-10-08T03:55:00.000-04:002007-10-08T05:43:42.973-04:00

This was originally meant for publication in the last issue of the Earlham Word, but it got cut for space constraints (curses!!!)Bob Dylan Dylan (Five stars out of five)For an artist of his stature, Bob Dylan is a surprisingly underanthologized man. His new three CD set, simply entitled “Dylan”, is only his third career-spanning retrospective. He has always been an album man, carefully crafting

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-12086113271973425772007-10-01T12:37:00.000-04:002007-10-08T05:44:44.954-04:00

The news is only fifteen hours old, but I'm sure everyone's heard it by now.Radiohead.In Rainbows.October 10 for digitial download.Name your own price.As posted on a message board last night:"Dear Radiohead,Holy ShitLove,Everyone"Radiohead "Bodysnatchers"

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-22318972698634058462007-09-11T09:46:00.000-04:002007-09-11T09:49:29.652-04:00

Fusion jazz legend Joe Zawinul (of Weather Report and Miles Davis fame) has died this morning at the age of 75. Zawinul was present at the birth of fusion, playing on Miles Davis's "In A Silent Way" and "Bitches Brew" before forming Weather Report.Here is a performance Weather Report's "Birdland" from 1978.

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-670730819704066102007-09-06T11:24:00.001-04:002007-09-06T11:24:29.429-04:00

Athens, GA post-rock masters Maserati will be playing Earlham on September 21, with Shapes and Sizes, Yeasayer, and Jumbling Towers supporting.Here's a live video of "Synchronicity IV" off of their most recent album, "Inventions For The New Season."

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-32953847827809583802007-09-02T23:41:00.001-04:002007-09-02T23:41:56.515-04:00

Bob Dylan will be playing four (!) dates with Elvis Costello (!!!) and Amos Lee in the general Ohio/Kentuckiana area.Saturday, October 13- Schottenstein Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OHTuesday, October 16- Nutter Center, Wright State University, Dayton, OHWednesday, October 17- Freedom Hall, Louisville, KYFriday, October 19- Assembly Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington, INCheap seats

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-25847401904786260602007-08-29T09:26:00.000-04:002007-08-29T09:46:01.106-04:00

Pekin, Indiana’s Elephant Micah (a.k.a. Joe O’Connell) has spent the last six years going criminally underappreciated while making some of the best and most beautiful music in the world. His new EP, “Alsatian Sunlight,” is no exception—four songs gorgeous enough to bring tears to your eyes. While “Stay Lost” is an older song (he played it at his March, 2006 show at Earlham College), the rest seem

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-88887093677132881412007-08-28T09:46:00.000-04:002007-08-28T09:49:56.923-04:00

Aesop Rock has just posted the video to "None Shall Pass," the first single off of the album by the same name. The review (co-authored for the Earlham Word by Phoebe Stern) will be posted in the next few days.

Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624048020582963570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3974016996919076637.post-1980886261613269942007-08-23T16:34:00.000-04:002007-08-23T16:47:36.485-04:00

Three weeks ago, my fiancee and I went to the beautiful Madison Theatre in Covington, KY, for the all-day Sonic Muse Festival. Fourteen bands played between the two stages (the Theatre's main stage, and a smaller stage set up in a large-ish upstairs room). Ted Leo was the headliner, with the Hold Steady playing right before them.I'll start with The Hold Steady. Here's what you have to know about

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