Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Jana Hunter this Friday in Bushwick!



Saturday February 28th
@ MARKET HOTEL

THE STORY
Chapter XIII

ARTHURDESH
a benefit for Arthur Magazine

MV & EE
Peter Stampfel
Jana Hunter !!!!!!
TJO
Sharon Van Etten
Mountainhood
Headdress
White Hills


MARKET HOTEL
1142 Myrtle Ave @ Bdwy
JMZ-Myrtle, L-Jefferson, G-Mrytle/Willoughby
8pm, all ages

curated by Michael Curtis Hilde

Friday, February 20, 2009

Let Me Paint You a Picture With Music



Let Me Paint You a Picture
With Music




T.I. - "Whatever You Like (DiscoTech Remix)" MP3

Lady Gaga - "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)" Pet Shop Boys remix MP3

Alex Gopher - "Aurora (Shinichi Osawa Remix)" MP3

Don Diablo vs Missy Elliott - "Working Out Is Overrated" MP3

As always buy what you keep, and support the music you love.
-BiB


Wednesday, February 18, 2009

the Bachelor's Secret Ending Revealed! Abc is irate!

ABC's the Bachelor Ending Revealed!
(sadly I have become a "fan" of the show)

From Reality Steve
"Jason chose Melissa in New Zealand. No reshoots, no editing, no nothing. All you sleuthers figured it out from Day 1. Which you were supposed to. Thats why I said ABC knew exactly what they were doing when they released the hand with the freckles and the pinky ring and all that stuff. Do you really think theyd make it that easy for you to know he proposes to Melissa in the finale? Just because it was Melissa in New Zealand, didnt mean you knew the final one now. Theres your love story that they want you to believe. From day one, theyre gonna make it seem like it was Jason and Melissa. She visits him in Seattle. Theyre working on a relationship, shes the lucky girl. But from the beginning, theyve been planning a shocking ending. And that shocking ending happens to come at the expense of Melissa.

Right now, Jason and Melissa are not together.

ABC will present this whole scenario as Jason just changed his mind after thinking this over long and hard. Im here to tell you I have every reason to believe he didnt. This was all set in motion from the very beginning that there would be a storyline of, If you want to be with Molly, then you have to pick Melissa. We will have a breakup on the ATFR, where youll dump Melissa, and say you want to start dating Molly. Thats what youll get the night of the finale.

Heres where I believe this whole story was fabricated.

This is a struggling franchise, we know that. Theyre 0 for 12 in producing marriages. So they know people are already skeptical about watching this show to see a love story and an engagement. Well, whats one thing theyve never done in the series history? Have the Bachelor break up with the one hes engaged to during the ATFR, AND, end up taking the final two girl back. In this case, Molly. So when I said ABC Grew a brain and pulled a fast one, I was referencing the fact they decided to show you Melissa getting the ring in early season previews thinking that they had given away the season. That was purposely done, so when he then breaks up with her, and gets back with Molly, that gives you the jaw dropper or shocker, since its never happened before. And don’t say you knew that all along, because no one did, other than a selected few. All you need to do is go back over past comments in my blogs to see how off everyone was with their guesses. Because when the Final Rose Ceremony ends, a lot of you wouldve said, Thats it. Weve known it was her all along. Wheres the drama?

ID SAY THATS PRETTY SHOCKING. Picking Melissa in New Zealand, dating her for two months, then taping the ATFR in January to break up with her only to get back with Molly. NO ONE had that scenario played out from the beginning. NO ONE. And how could you unless you knew the ATFR was taped in January? I did, which is why I ran with the information that I had."

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Rare Air: An Essential Mix of Rarities


Rare Air
A mix of essential rarities from the BiB collection



Jessamine - "Your Head Is So Small It's Like A Little Light" MP3
After losing this CD for many years I recently found this in
an old box. Jessamine were a mythical band that ended up in Portland.
They almost didn't seem real. This track is my all time favorite
from them, and there are quite a few great Jessamine tracks.


Nic Armstrong - "I'll Come To You" MP3
Beatle-esque track from a underrated gem of an album The Greatest White Liar.

The Cranberries - "(They Long To Be) Close To You" MP3
Two embarrassing loves of mine, the Carpenters and Barry Manilow.
It feels good to come out of the music closet.


tUnEYaRdS - "Sunlight" MP3
Another band that should be lifted into the light, but
will probably fall into obscurity.

Great Northern - "Babies" MP3
A band that was first blogged here at BiB a couple of years ago.
They haven't broken out quite as we predicted, but they are
no longer unknown. This track is still an all time favorite little known gem.

Radiohead - "I Might Be Wrong(Red Rocks Amphitheatre June 20, 2001)" MP3
From the best Radiohead concert of all time. Maybe I should
post this entire concert online...it's a thought.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Essential Cover Songs


Cover Me
An essential mix of cover songs

Elliot Smith - "I'll Be Back" Unreleased Demo MP3
Elliot was always known for his great Beatle covers during
his concerts. Now we have a new leak, courtsey of the rawkblog, and it's a great polished studio
demo. I think he could have pulled off an entire album of Beatle covers
quite well. Don't you?

Dan Black - "HYPNTZ" MP3
Danny boy has been a big hit on my Itunes lately. This cover
version is nothing like the original.

Jessica Lea Mayfield -"Words OF Love" MP3
Amazing slowed down Buddy Holly cover. I'd like to see Jessica in concert
at SXSW. mmmmmm!

Little Boots - "Time to Pretend" MP3
Just posted this track last week, but my download limit has exceeded.
Also, it's really essential to this covers mix don't ya think?

the bird and the bee -"Don't Stop the Music" MP3
Your aura is incredible, Rihanna(poor girl).

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Bushwick is Beautiful: Around the Block Mix

Around the Block Mix

Mimicking Birds - "Home and Somewhere else..." MP3
Beautiful new track from the Mimicking Birds who are going out on tour
with Modest Mouse this Spring.

The Temper Trap - "Sweet Disposition" MP3
Uplifting song led by a gorgeous repetitive guitar line.

The Notwist - "Boneless" MP3
Standout track from the new The Devil You and Me LP

Metric - "Help I'm Alive" MP3
Ok, so I sing this song in the shower. Please don't tell...

Monday, February 09, 2009

ZsaZsaLand in Brooklyn! February 13-15, and 20-22


ZsaZsaLand
February 13-15, and 20-22
8pm Fridays - Sundays

"a darkly comic cultural commentary on decadence and decay, commercialism and cannibalism part dance, part club, part installation"

Choreography, concept, and visuals: Jill Sigman
Performers: Jill Sigman, Toby Billowitz, Donna Costello, Mary Suk and special guests, joro de boro

Website: jill sigman/thinkdance

Tickets: http://www.smarttix.com : 212 868 4444
Seating will be limited please reserve in advance


ZsaZsaLand is supported, in part, by the Jerome Foundation, The Bossak/Heilbron Charitable Foundation, and the Bay and Paul Foundations with developmental support provided by a Guapamacataro Interdisciplinary Residency in Art + Ecology at the Guapamacataro Hacienda in Michoacan, Mexico, a residency at Dragon's Egg, and performances at the Big Range Dance Festival in Houston and Mount Tremper Arts in Mount Tremper, NY. ZsaZsaLand was originally commissioned by the Bessie Schonberg/First Light Commissioning and Creative Residency Program of Dance Theater Workshop with support from the Ford Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Jerome Robbins Foundation. Studio Series is supported, in part, by Time Warner Inc.

Sunday, February 08, 2009

Little Boots - Time to Pretend

Little Boots - Time to Pretend


Perfect cover song from Little Boots. Simple and effective.
I love it.


Little Boots - Time to Pretend(MGMT cover) MP3

Big thank you to Tastes Like Caramel for posting the track.
I've been waiting a long time for someone to post this MP3.

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Royksopp - New LP Junior



Royksopp - Happy Up Here
from the forthcoming Junior LP (Out March 23rd)

Norwegian electronic music duo latest comes to us at the end of next month.
Several great mixes of their lead single are floating around the internets.
This is our favorite. Followed by the original.
Happy Up Here
The Girl And The Robot
Vision One
This Must Be It
Royksopp Forever
Miss It So Much
Tricky Tricky
You Dont Have A Clue
Silver Cruiser
True To Life
Its What I Want


Thursday, February 05, 2009

Thursday February 5th @ SILENT BARN in Bushwick, Brooklyn


Tonight in Bushwick!
Thursday February 5th @ SILENT BARN
JOE AHEARNS BDAY PARTY
all proceeds benefit SHOWPAPER

The Beets
Boogie Boarder
Michael Jordan
special guests!
a puppet performance by BabySkinGlove Productions
dj Pirate Hat
SILENT BARN
915 Wyckoff Ave @ Weirfield
M-Myrtle/Wyckoff, L-Halsey
8pm all ages $5

organized & curated by Gabrielle Shaw

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Angel Wings


Angel Wings Mix




Empire Of The Sun - "Walking On A Dream" MP3
Summer pop grooves in February? You have to love that.
This has the same radio friendly hooks of the Junior Boys "In the Morning".
will this song actually break through?


Memory Cassette - "Asleep At A Party" MP3
Somewhat similar to earlier Air, with a heavy synth bass and smooth
dreamy vocals on the top. Pure day dream bliss.


Radiohead - "Reckoner (The Twelves Remix)" MP3
Another solid club friendly mix from the The Twelves boys.


The Killers - "Losing Touch" MP3
A song whose lyrics could touch any aging hipster in the mid thirties.
Are you losing touch?



Remember to buy anything you keep like I do.
Amazon has everything posted here
.

Monday, February 02, 2009

Music is a Weapon


Music is a Weapon.



Aether - "Dajame Dormir" MP3
Gorgeous track from very strong Artifacts LP. I'm surprised no
blog has posted this track yet. The entire album is filled
with smooth beats, beautiful vocals, and plenty of hooks. For
fans of Blue State and old Ninja Tune.

Album available at Itunes, or Amazon (where I purchased it).
myspace.com/aether216

Diego Chavez - "When I as Last Home" MP3
Another beautiful chill out track that fits perfectly with the Aether track,
if you happen to be making a mix.

Low Motion Disco - "Things Are Gonna Get Easier" MP3
Uplifting slow burner that got on many people 2008 best of lists. If
you haven't heard this track, pick it up.

The Bird and the Bee - "Don't Stop the Music" MP3
Impressive cover track from these LA scenesters.

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Michael Phelps Dope Smoking Photo

Michael Phelps Photo Shocker

America's golden boy was caught with his head down. Head down into a bong
taking an Olympic sized hit that is. Phelps was quoted earlier today, "I engaged in behaviour which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I am 23 years old and despite the successes I have had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again".

Oh how the mighty have fallen.