The Goods

So I didn't listen to every new album that came out this past year, but I listened to a couple, and now you get to see a list of the ones I liked. In NO particular order:

• St. Vincent -Marry Me
• L.C.D. Soundsystem -Sound of Silver
  
• M.I.A. -Kala
  
• Kanye West -Graduation
• Menomena -Friend and Foe
• Arcade Fire -Neon Bible
• The Good, The Bad & The Queen -The Good, The Bad & The Queen
• Elvis Perkins -Ash Wednesday
• Deerhoof -Friend Opportunity
  
• Spoon -Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
• New Pornographers -Challengers
• Blonde Redhead -23
• Dr. Dog -We All Belong

I only got to go to two shows this year that I really enjoyed

• The Fiery Furnaces/Yo La Tengo
• Lcd Soundsystem/Arcade Fire
  

President Carter is No More

Jay-Z, otherwise known as Shawn Carter, stepped down from his position as the president of Def Jam records. Jay-Z had this to say:

“Now it’s time for me to take on new challenges. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy.”

You may be asking yourself, "What will Jay-Z do with all his free time now?" Well, he is a part owner of the New Jersey Nets, and his girlfriend is Beyonce. That should keep him busy.
Variety wraps it up here.

Smack Attack

It's been awhile since I've posted so here are a few things quickly in one post.

For Christmas, a We Are Scientists video from stereogum.
For New Years, a free Radiohead webcast
and in between, check out some stuff at blogotheque

thanks goes out to stereogum and Jenkers.

More Christmas Downloads!

Sounds Familyre has a christmas album up for free download that includes the track "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" performed by none other than Sufjan Stevens. Click one of the many links in this post to be magically transported to where the music is at.

MTV vs. MIA

M.I.A. released a video for her song, "Paper Planes" and some controversy has risen. MTV's edited version of the video edited out the gunshots from the background that you would normally hear during the chorus. CBS edited out the sounds when she performed on Letterman awhile ago. But anyways, here is the video, gunshots and all.

A Golden Opportunity

Okkervil River released a mixtape of covers and live performances. The release comes digitally from their website, and the best part is... IT'S FREE! So head on over to their website and grab it.

Bjork + Michael Gondry= Yussssssss.

Michael Gondry and Bjork have teamed up, for the seventh time in her career, to kick your butt with a new video. Most of the videos they have made together ar visually and audio-ly(?) overwhelming, and this newest video is no exeption. I'm sorry i can't post the video right now, but i'm at school, and youtube is blocked, so i will when i get home. You will love it, i promise. For now, enjoy these crazy pictures of Bjork herself.

I Want Your Input

So a lot of lists are coming out about the best albums of the year. I am not going to try and act like I have listened to all the albums that have been released this year. I want anyone who reads this (all three of you) to utilize the comment feature of blogger and tell me about YOUR favorite albums that have been released this year. Thank you very much.

Ready for The Floor

Hot Chip has released a video for the song "Ready for The Floor." Their next album is called "Made In The Dark" and will be out in February of next year. I love colors.

LCD Live: Part 3

This week we have "North American Scum"


Also, check out my favorite mash up of this song from hoodinternet. It's at the very bottom of that page.

I'm back.

Hey guys. It's Chantel. I haven't been writing a lot lately, and i feel bad that Sam is doing all the work, so i'm going to post more blogs and stuff. I thought i would start out with just postaing some cool performances i have found. These first 2 ar The Arcade Fire.

This is them performaing "Wake Up" with David Bowie


This is them performing "Neon Bible" in an elevator.

Yes, I am quite the Gangster.

I figured it was about time I threw some hip-hop your way in case you didn't realize that I am a total beat basher. Anyways, this is a new video from Kid Sister. The song's called "Pro Nails," and you might recognize a certain hip-hop artist named Kanye West. You gotta love finger dancing. SWITCHBOARD! Enjoi Boi.