Backwards Music Video

Is it me or is the internet becoming the only place music videos are seen?

I happened to catch this one by MuteMath for their single "Typical"



also here is The Hold Steady's latest video "Stuck Between Stations"

Having a Great Life

People often debate the commercialization of music, but I’m a big fan of the musicalization of commercials. I’m psyched when I hear a song I love (The Postal Service’s “Such Great Heights”), am reminded of a song I’d forgotten (Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky”), or am woken up to an artist I didn’t know before (Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon”).

Perhaps Goat (Andrew Rosen) falls into one of those categories for you. The title track to his 1998 Great Life album has been popping up in recent car commercials. So if you’ve been singing along to those upbeat lyrics (Start having a…great life / It’s about living with inspiration) you can find more about him at his website or his MySpace page.

PS: Meanwhile, on the humor front, what if the Beatles were Irish?

Damnwells Documentary

Attention Damnwells fans - Golden Days, a documentary on the Damnwells has been selected to be featured at the Phoenix Film Festival this April from the 12th - 19th.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be in a rock band - without all the glamor...this is the documentary you'll want to see. Here's a quote from lead-singer Alex Dezen about the film:

“It almost seems a little too coincidental that right at the moment Chris showed up, the band's career went into a tailspin. In the months that immediately followed the production of Air Stereo my girlfriend left me, everyone moved out of Brooklyn, the drummer's wife had a baby, and the band was released from our deal with Epic Records”

Here's a sample clip from the documentary:

and their new video for "I Am a Leaver"

Virgin Festival

An expanded, two-day Virgin Festival returns to Pimlico Race Course August 4-5. The Police, Smashing Pumpkins and Beastie Boys will headline.

Here's a link with some more details.

I've Found My Summer Record!

We got an advance copy of Traffic and Weather from Fountains of Wayne the other day.

WOW this is the record I'll be listening to all summer long. Deliciously juvenile, Traffic and Weather details the love, lust and infatuation on the highways, at the airports and any other mode of travel you might imagine.

Remember your first car? '92 Subaru is all about the teenage pride of your first tricked out, impress the gang symbol of America. This song alone took me back to my teenage days and my '76 Grand Prix SJ with Burgundy Velour Buckets, a 440-Four Barrel, and 8-Track and Moon Roof.

Musically, you'll find every Modern Rock cliche delightfully mixed into a frenzy of energy that's gonna get you moving, chanting, and feeling dang good all summer long. I'm already lobbying Mike to make Traffic and Weather a CD of the Week. You all just got to hear this record! Its hits the stores on April 3rd and you should pre-order this one or get on a waiting list somewhere because the sooner you get it, the sooner your summer will begin!

There's more info about the band at their website.

Rest in Peace: Brad Delp