Archive for June, 2010

  • “The Play of the Century”

    “The Play of the Century”

    Am I cheering for Argentina even though the USA (where I’m from) and Chile (where my Dad’s from) are both in the World Cup? Yes. Why? 1) I studied abroad there when Messi was still coming up as a player so I feel a vague connection. 2) They speak Spanish. 3) They have a chance [...]

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  • A bunch of newish music I’m loving

    A bunch of newish music I’m loving

    !!! AM/FM Because who doesn’t want to hear from these NYC dance punks? Japandroids “Younger Us” “Do you remember when you were in already bed got up said fuck it got up and drank with me instead.” I got interested in Young Prisms a few months ago when Michelle Broder Van Dyke wrote about them [...]

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  • Skullcandy Boston Celtics NBA Mixmaster Headphones

    Skullcandy Boston Celtics NBA Mixmaster Headphones

    These headphones woke up today on the wrong side of history—For this year at least. But that’s not what’s important. I’ve been using these lamentably tacky cans in the office for a few weeks since my usual pair is tied up at the studio. Let’s put it this way: I’m not sure why Skullcandy exists. [...]

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  • Real Estate played the Independent with Young Prisms(6/13)

    Real Estate played the Independent with Young Prisms(6/13)

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  • Keepaway played Popscene (5/20)

    Keepaway played Popscene (5/20)

    A sound well-honed is hard to come by and joyous on its own, but it’s especially gratifying when friends evolve and rejigger until the evidence of hard work is lost in the music altogether. That’s when you know you got it. Above: a song-themed laser-cut plastic accessory from Keepaway.

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