February 15th was our official launch, and it couldn't have been better! The Health Club kicked off the night to a packed crowd, and by the time A for Attack took the stage (and the dancefloor), everyone was feeling the effects of the club's heavy-handed bar. Casxio closed out the dance party with a set that would do Prince proud and have him shaking it like he had his old hip! Check out the pics and a sampling of the DJs' playlists, then put us down on your calendar for March 29th: it's the Return from SXSW edition of Audio with Stop,Revolt., The Scene, and Pop Noir!
So it's well into February and the coordinators of SXSW have yet to announce a comprehensive lineup of the festival's performers. Anyone else wondering why? Cuz we sure are. Perhaps they aren't getting as many big and exciting acts as they have in years past due to Coachella's addition of a full-day and the quickness which which they booked their shows? Perhaps labels and bands can't afford for many of their exciting up-and-comers to attend both and they've chosen the weekend in the desert over Rock n Roll Spring Break in Austin? Rumors abound (and we're spreading them) that SXSW is trying to sell as many of their badges at the higher price point before the lineup is announced and sales slow from disappoitment. Anyone care to speculate with us?
7:58pm Oh my God, I can't believe I'm about to watch the Police perform in real(-ish) time! If they're going on tour this summer, there's no way I'm not gonna see it in person. Get out the shrimp cocktail and Triscuits (Rosemary & Olive Oil, of course), they're about to take the stage!
8:07pm What? More Police!!! I can't believe they only did one song! Are they coming back later? Puh-leeeeeez?
Oh, you're kidding me. JT gets to perform more than once? Just because of a stupid contest? Ick. And how the heck are we supposed to know which of those look-alike chicks to vote for without having the chance to hear them first? Or was I supposed to be doing my homework all week? It's a little too much effort (and JT) for me.
Ummmm... didn't John Mayer have a mega-hit back in 2001? Why is he being introduced as a newbie right now? I'm confused...
9:20pm Cee-lo just tripped down the stairs - ha! That's what he gets for trying to turn his hit into a military march. Or maybe it's just as Steve said: "He probably can't see for shit with those sunglasses on. Plus he's fat." Ouch. But I never will get sick of this song - it's definitely this year's Feel Good, Inc. for me.
9:25pm Okay, I'm not a hip-hop follower much, but I had no idea Pharrell even had a release this past year. Wouldn't it be funny if it had won?
9:36pm It's Mary! It's Mary! One of the only people whom I truly feel is sincere in her "Thank God/the Lord/Jesus my savior/etc." speeches. The rest of y'all "Thanks to the Father" bullshitters going out and doing the most un-holy things and making no effort to be good people are so transparent. And did I mention my disain for the ones who get on soapboxes during their acceptance speeches? Heh...
9:43pm He-heh! I've never cared about the country awards before, but who can deny the Dixie Chicks? These girls have talent, integrity, and Rick Reuben. 'Nuff said.
9:47pm I wonder what they've got up their sleeves for next year's 50th Anniversary Grammys...
9:54pm Colitas: according to Eagles manager, Irving Azoff: in 1976, during the writing of the song 'Hotel California' by Messrs. Henley and Frey, the word 'colitas' was translated for them by their Mexican-American road manager as 'little buds.'
10:01pm Will someone please ask Imogen Heap to put the shrubbery back outside?
10:12pm It would have been so awesome if Lionel had done Dancin' on the Ceiling. I'd ever heard of Chris Brown before tonight - I watched the E! Red Carpet show for a bit and he walked it with his little nephew. He must have been about 4 years old. But when I heard that Chris himself is barely more than a half-pint at only 17, I was interested in checking out his performance. I already forgot the song, despite that he just finished, but what awesome dancing!
10:20pm RIP James Brown. Christina didn't even annoy us for once.
10:40pm Oh yeah! I love Earth Wind & Fire! There's a CD that's about to come out that is a compilation of various artists covering and reinterpreting classic EW&F songs: Interpretations: Celeb Earth Wind & Fire
10:42pm I'm having flashbacks to being in the photo pit at Coachella 2006 and trying to avoid looking at the purple panties that some fan had thrown up during the previous set on that stage. The tag attached read, "I love you James!" God, I hope they were clean.
10:53pm Jennifer Hudson should have performed tonight. That's what she gets for not choosing a singular name. I guess Bee-yon-say sounds more impressive. Poo. And now Justin's on that stage again... um... hi. Did anyone bother telling the Grammy coordinators that The Police are in the neighborhood? Maybe we'd love to hear about 3 or 10 more songs from them? I dunno. Maybe it's just me.
11:08pm WOO-HOO! I mean, "Hey-oh!" The second best performance of the night - RHCP. I don't care that they sound the same all the time. The same for them is so much better than what most everyone else is putting out there. Seriously. Care to debate? Bring it.
11:14pm Best Rock Album - for my dad! Okay, there were a couple I care about, including a nod to the indie (and now label-less) Raconteurs. And I have to say that I'm pleased with the winners: Red Hot Chili Peppers. Not that I have anything against Tom Petty or Neil Young, but these albums weren't Grammy-worthy. Let's face it: they were nominated based on the artists' careers and not the merits of the specific project. Typical story at these awards ceremonies.
I hate the way these awards shows end. It's so anti-climactic. Give us a big finale performance, something to leave us wanting more! What kind of showmanship is this with some actress (yes, I know it's Scarlett Johansen) - not even a music person - oh yeah, she's about to record a CD (was that for real?) - just hunching over the mic saying sayonara? Take us out with a song. Like another one from THE POLICE!!!
Let me preface this by revealing the cause of my disdain for sports in general, and especially ESPN: an ex boyfriend, whom I dated for 6 years. He could not breathe without the assistance of the sports network. It was his oxygen. The guy watched ESPN, read ESPN Magazine, listened to ESPN radio, and was on the computer - ESPN online, of course - all at once for most of our last year together. Obsessive? Yeah, just a little. Redundant? Let's just say that by the end of the day I could announce the "lead stories" on Sports Center along with the anchors. You'd have to be an idiot not to, as they were the same as the last three times I'd heard them! But that was years ago, and I've managed to avoid being annoyed by the meatheads simply by just avoiding them altogether. Until last week...
According to the ESPN blog, Prince may not present his fans with a compelling performance again, due to a hip replacement (which may or may not have happened). Apparently these dumb-ass jocks think that he's nothing without his splits. Well, I guess they wouldn't be impressed with Peyton Manning either, even if he played countless instruments, sang in a consistently strong and soulful voice, and commanded an audience with more power in his pinky finger than most performers could muster in their dreams. Not to mention all while looking as hot and young as he did 20 years ago! Ummmm... and the music? Isn't that what it's really all about? He's written some of the best, most beautiful, sexiest, most fun, and danceable songs in my lifetime. So no, Prince didn't run like a fool around the stage. No, there were no bouncy splits. And yes, we were treated to one of the greatest, scandal-less Superbowl performances in history (move over wardrobe malfunctions!). So fuck you keg-standing, frat boy, failed athlete writers. An injury may knock out one of your gods, but for those of us who recognize genuine and multi-faceted talent, Prince rules, new hip and all.
If you're like me, you have Peter Pan syndrome. Sing along: I won't grow up! I don't wanna wear a tie!...
Well now you don't have to. You can wear your toys around your neck (or wrist, or finger) instead! Check out these great accessories, like Hot Wheels(-esque) pendants and Lego rings, at ToyMe from Italy. It may sound like child's play, but their website is hot: think American Apparel, only more sexy than pervy.
Okay, if you "hate" her, I have to ask: do you know anything about her besides "she broke up the Beatles?" I mean, seriously, did the fab foursome have so few balls among them that they couldn't make their own decisions and tell a would-be meddlesome "witch" to step off? Maybe John just found her as powerful, creative, kind, and inspiring as we do. Or maybe he was just ready to do his own thing. But that's a whole other debate for a whole other time.
And if you want to pursue it, you may find yourself at a podium opposite not just the ladies of Shameless here, but also The Flaming Lips (*sigh*), Antony from Antony and the Johnsons, Peaches, Le Tigre, DJ Spooky, The Sleepy Jackson, Cat Power, and many others, most of whom (all but the Shameless ladies) lent their talent to this remarkable collection of enjoyable tunes. Don't be too quick to dismiss her.
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No dates have been announced yet, but they'll be touring North America first, probably starting in May. Where's the line starting? I'm camping out!
9:54pm
If you're like me, you have Peter Pan syndrome. Sing along: I won't grow up! I don't wanna wear a tie!...
Okay, if you "hate" her, I have to ask: do you know anything about her besides "she broke up the Beatles?" I mean, seriously, did the fab foursome have so few balls among them that they couldn't make their own decisions and tell a would-be meddlesome "witch" to step off? Maybe John just found her as powerful, creative, kind, and inspiring as we do. Or maybe he was just ready to do his own thing. But that's a whole other debate for a whole other time. 
