07/31/2008
Inspiration: Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" channels The Small Faces' "You Need Loving"
I still remember the first Small Faces CD I'd ever gotten. I was maybe 19 and had been digging the shit out of the first couple Who and Kinks LPs and had read that SF were right up there with them in song writing and ferocity. I'd found the disc ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/31/2008 2:41 PM EST in Record Reviews, Classic Songs, Random Shit | Permalink
07/30/2008
NEW RECORD and MP3: Brimstone Howl: "We Came In Peace" LP
I've had an un-mastered copy of this fine album for a few months. It's definitely going to be one of the, if not THE, best records of 2008. DON'T BELIEVE ME? Just check out the song below! Here's how Alive Records tells it: Los Angeles, CA ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/30/2008 5:02 PM EST in Record Previews, New Music | Permalink
07/24/2008
VIDEO: King Khan and BBQ Show - "Waddlin' Around"
Not sure exactly if it's new since it's off the first LP, but according to when it was added to youtube it's been about a month. Here's the premise: Puppet Khan and BBQ are waddlin' around and stumble across cheeseburgers, flowers and monster ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/24/2008 2:55 PM EST in Music Videos, Random Shit, New Music | Permalink
07/23/2008
Video: New Colony Six Makes The Kiddies Shake!
Chicken McNuggets Compilation? Unreal. In the video below, Chicago's Garage/Psych crooners the New Colony Six knock out a version of "I Lie Awake" to a bunch of dancing children on the regional TV show Kiddie-A-Go-Go. That's the problem ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/23/2008 5:48 PM EST in Live Videos, Classic Songs, Rare Records, Music Videos | Permalink
07/22/2008
New Digital Leather Record 'Sorcerer' OUT TODAY on Goner Records!!!
In 2002 Digital Leather were two young men playing keyboards: DL Mastermind Shawn Foree and Ryan Wong (Destruction Unit, Tokyo Electron, Reatards). Electronic karate chops and drill sergeant drum simulators created fuzzed out synth punk at wa ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/22/2008 2:34 PM EST in Record Reviews, Record Previews, New Music | Permalink
07/21/2008
"Citadel": Best Rolling Stones Song of All Time??
Depending on the mood, yes. With a back catalog as mighty as theirs, there is really no right answer. However, there are plenty of wrong ones. This is off the Stones' "weird record", 'Satanic Majesties Request'. Sure, it's gets pretty "trippy ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/21/2008 5:31 PM EST in Record Reviews, Classic Songs, Rare Records, Random Shit | Permalink
07/17/2008
Love City: Live and Debut 7"
Philly's psychedelic, garage punks Love City are playing their first headlining show on Friday, July 25th at Johnny Brendas w/ Mondo Topless and The Fault Lines. The band have been getting known for their loud and wild performances character ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/17/2008 3:40 PM EST in Record Reviews, Record Previews, New Music, Upcoming Events | Permalink
07/16/2008
The Slits - Live At SXSW!
The Slits were one of the big surprises at SXSW: They killed it. I mean, shit, they were probably better than they ever were in the 70's. Plus, for good our bad... Ari Up pulled her ass out! Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/16/2008 5:08 PM EST in Live Videos, Classic Songs, Rare Records, Parties | Permalink
07/15/2008
"Always Wanting More": New Jay Reatard Video
So... this is Jay Reatard's first music video. He's not in it, but a guy that freaks out, bleeds, shits, cuts himself, plays guitar and then rubs the aforementioned shit all over himself is. Got your attention, yet? Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/15/2008 5:35 PM EST in Music Videos, New Music | Permalink
Paul Weller Documentary - An interesting look into the mind that created the Jam
On a whim, I decided to look up some videos of the Jam on Youtube. What I found was this 6 part Documentary on Paul Weller. The whole thing is pretty interesting, but the first 2 segments (which are all about the Jam) are the best. These are ... Read More
