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MootMath

2007-07-26T15:00:00.000-07:00

Everytime people are all like "Mute Math is sooo cool" I can't help but think that their singer used to be the rap dude in EarthSuit and think pretty much the opposite of what they are trying to tell me...

Davey Davey Bro Party Davey...

2007-07-25T06:08:00.000-07:00

We have been kind of busy here at the city, but we'll have some more posts up soon.

Check this out, I was at the movies last night and since this isn't out on DVD, watch this very very poor quality pirate clip from "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" featuring a side of Dave Matthews we all knew...

Jon Bon Crabby

2007-07-20T06:48:00.002-07:00

Jon Bon Jovi (pictured above as the douchebag who went out with your older cousin in 1986), is throwing some kind of fit because there is a drink called Mijovi. It's not even the same name. What a whiny turd. Go back to singing country unplugged music and starring in cheap vampire flicks. Remember when he ate it in U-571? Me either.

The Offspring...

2007-07-20T06:48:00.001-07:00

...are working on a new album, which will suck. Remember how in 1995 people were all like "the offspring are awesome!" and then they started making novelty hits to keep on that cash cow. Not that their old stuff was great, but it is hard to maintain some kind of integrity with hits like "pretty fly for a white guy" and "original pranksta", do us all a favor and break up so that guitar player dude can go back and do his next failed project and so that the singer guy who looks like a "Chet" can go back to talking about his rockstar days to his other video game playing, WWE loving, Jnco wearing, faux jock science bros. "Dudes, the Offspring is playing, bust out the Heinekens!"

Harry Nilsson?

2007-07-20T06:47:00.001-07:00

I have heard that guy's name related to music before, but I have no clue what he sang or wrote. There is supposed to be a documentary about him, but I haven't seen it. All I really know is that Sean Nelson from Harvey Danger is singing his stuff.

Nelson Sings Nilsson.

Fionn Regan

2007-07-20T06:46:00.000-07:00

Man this guy just looks like he a jerk. But, man... this guy is an awesome songwriter.

ok.

2007-07-19T06:20:00.000-07:00

Perry Farrell (who looks like Tim Kinsella with aids) and his band, Satellite Party, are hitting the road pretty heavy to bring their brand of oversexed, overdrugged, overhyped trite to a city near you soon. Even better than Satellite Party -getting your ear bitten off by Mike Tyson. I even heard that dude from Extreme was in this band. *rolls eyes*

Fugees? Nope.

2007-07-19T06:12:00.000-07:00

The Fugees were about getting back together and Ooh La La La'ing us once again. But Pras and Wyclef got pissed off at Lauryn Hill for being crazy and too earthy, so the deal's off.

Artists, if you break up, mean it.

Yes Please, More of this...

2007-07-17T09:39:00.001-07:00

Talk .... Get Hit.

2007-07-17T05:59:00.000-07:00

Remember how we were telling you how that drummer from Dillinger quit to join the bro-love that is Coheed and Cambria?

Well...

The dudes in Dillinger got a little ticked off and talked mad crap:

"We found out about him playing with Coheed on the Internet. We were questioning keeping him in the band every day because it was embarrassing. But obviously, we felt that his talent was so needed for the band that we tried to make it work, and we let him go through this little midlife crisis or whatever it was, because we never thought he'd join that band over this band. It doesn't make sense.

The funny thing is, before all of this started going down, he used to make fun of that band, left and right. He'd imitate [Coheed & Cambria's Claudio Sanchez's] voice and would say, 'They .... suck' and all this ....

When Chris hears our record, he's going to feel like a real @$$hole, He blew it. This guy Gil [Sharone, the DEP's new drummer] we have playing on this, his drumming is unbelievable on this record. Some of the best drumming we've ever had on any of our records. And now, Gil is going to be known as the guy for this kind of thing."

This upset drummer dude pretty bad:

"It is a little disheartening to read what the guys have been saying about me. I still love the band and I still love the music. But there was some internal strife there and things were happening that I did not agree with. It is what it is, if they want to handle it that way then fine, I don’t want a shit-shouting match or to be a posterboy for somebody else’s press campaign."

I guess it is disheartening, but this guy was in this band for a while. A band that would seriously crotch punch each other on stage. Funny how that works eh?

Still... Coheed over Dillinger? What was he smoking?

Gnarls...

2007-07-17T05:52:00.001-07:00

Indie kids who want to be cool, have no fear -Gnarls Barkley is finishing up their new album. You'll be pretending to be cool in no time.

Dragging no more...

2007-07-13T06:28:00.000-07:00

Colorado's Drag The River (comprised of members from ALL, Hot Rod Circuit and ArmChair Martian) had split paving the way for Armchair Martian's return coming soon. Meanwhile, the dude from ALL, the dude from Hot Rod Circuit, and another guy from the band have went on to be Rocky Votolato's backup band.

Joey Cape

2007-07-13T06:12:00.000-07:00

Joey Cape has been a very busy man, splitting his duties with Lagwagon, Me First and Gimme Gimmes, and a million other projects, he had decided to make an acoustic album which will be his second outing in this way (his last effort was his split with No Use For A Name's Tony Sly). It should be out around April.

All things said...

2007-07-12T20:45:00.000-07:00

I like the lemonheads better when dando isn't fried off his rocker.

!@#$%^

2007-07-12T06:11:00.001-07:00

Planes Mistaken For Stars are planning their farewell tour as you read this. While their last couple of albums weren't exactly my cup of tea, I did manage to catch them a few years back and let me tell you... it was loud, sweaty, dirty, and it pretty much rocked my face off. Look out for the last dates and go to one of them, you'll never regret it.

Awesome!

2007-07-12T05:59:00.000-07:00

Our homey, John Davis (check our archives for the interview), has gotten back with the original line up of SUPERDRAG! They are playing a few shows and let me tell you, if you have the means to make it to one of these shows, DO SO!

That was just cold...

2007-07-12T05:53:00.000-07:00

...cold stupid that Snow Patrol's Tom Simpson tried to sneak drugs through airport security and now has to face court time and possible jail time. You may be one butt ugly dude, but you should try to fill that void that drugs fill with the fact that your band is the hot thing right now and that should keep you happy.

Our Condolences...

2007-07-12T05:48:00.000-07:00

Rapper KRS-One has recently had to face something I wish upon no one- the suicide of their son. Remember KRS-One the next few weeks/months he and his family try to endure this tragedy.

Keane on the Environment

2007-07-11T05:53:00.000-07:00

That dude(?) from Keane Tom Chaplin (known by his close friends as "Emma") was all about supporting the environment this past weekend at Live Earth. Which is pretty cool considering that his band owes Travis alot of money for stealing their sound from five years ago.

Dang!

2007-07-11T05:48:00.000-07:00

perpetual douchebag, James Hetfield was held in the London Airport the other day for having a "Taliban Beard". If he has a Taliban beard, we need to seize hold of all of Kentucky and Georgia.

The Missing Link...

2007-07-05T10:43:00.000-07:00

not Jeremy Enigk, but the name of his new album will be having that title. I am pretty excited as it took about a decade for the last follow up to take place, this feels pretty good.

Light Em' Up Mate.

2007-07-05T10:02:00.000-07:00

Snoop wants to become an Australian citizen now! That guy smokes more weed than Vermont.

Helms Alee

2007-07-05T05:58:00.000-07:00

When you are online pining over bands you miss, you find out all sorts of interesting stuff. Did you know the guy from Harkonen/Roy has a new band? Check that stuff out!

Helms Alee's Myspace

Get ready for 2002...

2007-07-05T05:56:00.000-07:00

... because Glassjaw is doing a couple of dates this year.

Reel Big Fish

2007-07-05T05:51:00.001-07:00

Reel Big Fish have a new album in planning. These guys were awesome in 1997! 1997.

Metallica...

2007-07-05T05:45:00.000-07:00

...apparently have a new album in the works. I already know it's gonna blow. Have you ever noticed how much Kirk looks like the bald dude from Mogwai?

Blindside is back?

2007-07-02T15:47:00.000-07:00

Blindside has a new EP out. I met these guys in the airport before and they are pretty nice dudes. I wish I could say nice things about this EP they just made, but chances are if you didn't like Quicksand or Rival Schools, this isn't gonna make you happy. If you do, you will eat this up.

what more do you want from me

2007-07-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

I just found this and had to post it. I couldn't find the first part but heres the second part:

http://www.crashandbang.com/

read it and weep. everyone cross your fingers and or pray to whatever god you can. because knowing this band in a month the news will change. whatever happened to that dvd???

and if anyone has the few live tracks sean did with dillinger...youd be our newfound friend.

I hate reunions but...

2007-07-02T06:44:00.000-07:00

I won't complain that Small Brown Bike will be playing shows again, at all.

Hahahahaha

2007-07-02T06:41:00.000-07:00

Thursday is going back to victory records.

Mixing a crap band with a crap label that they used to make crap on always works to ensure that more crap will be made. Hot topic and Warp Tour kids, get ready. The crap is coming.

weezy!

2007-07-02T06:31:00.000-07:00

Weezer (pictured above in their "good" period) are working on a new album to be released in early 2008.

If it doesn't have Matt Sharp playing on it, it's gonna be just like their last three albums- BAD.

Math Lesson...

2007-07-02T06:28:00.000-07:00

plus reunion

equals

Band of Horses

2007-07-02T06:12:00.000-07:00

Band of Horses are working on a new album, and from what I hear, their move from the NW to the South has greatly influenced the record. Chances are, it's still going to be amazing.

Roddy!

2007-07-02T06:07:00.000-07:00

Rod Stewart got injured the other day performing and had to get stitches...

Knowing what we know about Rod, the stitches are located in a very unflattering place...

Devendra's new album...

2007-07-02T06:04:00.000-07:00

Devendra Banhart has a new album in the works and is embarking on a North American tour soon.

I can't pinpoint it, but he has always reminded me of someone else...

Hmm...

2007-06-26T12:14:00.001-07:00

For Those in the know...Okkervil River is set to release an EP Titled The Stage Names. Though it is not due till August the better half of the internet savvy music world will no doubt have their hands on this beforehand ( ahem ). This Coupled with Shearwater's Re-release through Matador have most men, not ashamed to admit they cry, weaping for joy.

Wow...

2007-06-22T06:05:00.000-07:00

Why did he die? Marketing apparently. I had a totally other comment for this, but even I thought it was bad.

Billy Corgan breaks your heart once again...

2007-06-22T06:04:00.001-07:00

I could talk all the crap in the world on this one, but pitchfork said it perfectly:

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/news/43795-smashing-pumpkins-to-fans-indie-stores-fuck-you

Maritime

2007-06-22T05:59:00.000-07:00

Maritime (shown above in their early line up, now a four piece) have a new album coming out. It's probably going to be very good too. I'll probably love it. But in my heart of hearts, I will always long for another record from The Promise Ring.

Interpol

2007-06-22T05:56:00.001-07:00

When not challenging the Arcade Fire in style, Interpol have been busy writing and recording their much anticipated major label debut. The band is comprised of the mafia hitman dude, the dude who wants to look like Arcade Fire, thr mortician, and the wolf looking guy. Indie kids left and right are gonna go nuts for this... Oh Yeah! We found the cover early for you:

party like it's 1995

2007-06-22T05:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Bro! I was in my tribal tattoo chat room the other night and I found out the dudes in Velvet Revolver are totally gonna jam out this summer with Alice In Chains. Later on, they are all gonna watch Dazed and Confused! I am so busting out my jester/Dr. Seuss hat on this one, and maybe we will play hackey sack and wear No Fear T-Shirts! Let's party bro!

hahahahaha part 2

2007-06-21T20:45:00.000-07:00

we saw you jenny lewis!

Holy Crap...

2007-06-21T06:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Kip Winger. You have given me countless, COUNTLESS hours of laughing!

Oh Boy...

2007-06-21T06:05:00.000-07:00

When not busying himself doing Sonic Youth, or frightening women and children alike, Thurston Moore has supposedly been working on a solo album. It's gonna be out also in September. I don't think I am gonna be running down to the record store so fast for this one.

Timmy!

2007-06-21T06:02:00.000-07:00

No new Cursive yet, but The Good Life has a new album coming out in September! Good!

Hey Hot Topic Kids!

2007-06-21T05:57:00.000-07:00

Cartel has finished their bubble album, and yes... it is going to totally suck. Holy crap! Isn't that guy in the back from mewithoutyou? Nah, but I bet you wished he was.

Ken Stringfellow's The Disciplines

2007-06-21T05:49:00.000-07:00

Ken Stringfellow is a busy guy, when not being in R.E.M., The Posies, working on his solo album, or answering questions of what it was like in Lagwagon (Double Plaidinum!), he has been ,mainly in Europe and has started a new band called the Disciplines. If you liked Ken Stringfellow before, you are gonna love it. If not, get Soft Commands.

http://www.myspace.com/disciplines

Just Quit Already

2007-06-19T06:52:00.001-07:00

Your band sucks, your guitar player is dying, your bass player is a washed up drug addict, and your singer belongs on a beach in 1987. Motley Crue has got their panties wadded up because Tommy Lee doing crappy reality shows makes them look bad and cost them some money. Here is the actual statement:

"The Dr. Feelgood band sued one of their managers Monday, claiming that Carl Stubner made business decisions with his own interests in mind and gave Lee bad career advice, which in turn tarnished the group's image."

Tarnished Image? SHUT UP! You tarnished it from the beginning. Just face the fact that comebacks don't come to everybody, especially washed up 80's hair metal bands.

Due us a favor and break up for good or only tour Japan, where 5 people bought your last album.

Happy Birthday Nick Drake!

2007-06-19T06:41:00.000-07:00

We could have said happy birthday to Paula Abdul, but Nick Drake made classics in his short lifespan and influenced songwriters for generations to come. Nick Drake didn't sing with a cartoon cat.

Conspiracy?

2007-06-19T06:34:00.001-07:00

Does anyone else but me notice how Nick Cave looks like Ben Folds?

Dun Dunn DUNN!

Bobby Bobby Bobby...

2007-06-19T06:28:00.000-07:00

Robert Pollard has got two albums coming out this fall. If one of those albums doesn't say "Guided By Voices", a bunch of dudes in their 30's who still wear flannel are gonna be pissed. We will still buy the albums and love them, but we will always have a special place for GBV in our hearts. Please do the standard, we broke up- will get back together in 5 years thing.

STD

2007-06-19T06:26:00.000-07:00

Saves The Day are making a new album. Who is actually in the band now? They change members almost as much as Zao. Bazing!

Bad, stop it! Now!

2007-06-19T06:21:00.001-07:00

Sonic Youth had asked friends and fans to list their favorites for a special comp! That sounds awesome, but then it turned to crap...

It's gonna be released to be sold at Starbucks.

If you were ever to lose hope in music, now might be the time to do it.

It's no rumor...

2007-06-19T06:14:00.000-07:00

Coalesce are getting back to playing shows. Do they ever really break up? Sean Ingram sent this to punknews:

"Instead of looking at coalesce as a second career or some ego-stroking project to prove something within modern music, it is being held closely and personally by the members as their time to put aside familial duties, work, school, or whatnot, and simply “do it.” In short, we just want to hang out together again and play our shows out of a peculiar love for doing so (in all it’s ugly purity). Please let us make it very clear that this is not a “reunion” tour in any way shape or form. Since it’s simply the nature of Coalesce to come and go as it pleases, terms like “reunion” make no sense when applied to it. "

You could kind of tell...

2007-06-19T06:05:00.000-07:00

Ryan Adams revealed in a recent interview that he was insanely addicted to drugs prior to last year. We kind of had the idea when you have lyrics like "if I could have my way, I'd take some drugs." Mixing coke and heroin and outdrinking everyone at the same time, the dude put back way too much and is lucky to be alive.

It's a good thing he quit while he did, or who knows where he would have ended up:

Those damn hippies!

2007-06-19T06:02:00.000-07:00

Jazz Innovator/Grammy Award Winner/Pulitzer Prize winning genius, Ornette Coleman passed out to heatstroke at Bonaroo. Patchouli does not count as medicine! You take care of our living legends you sandal lovers!

Uh... Okay...

2007-06-19T05:58:00.001-07:00

Man, I love the Beatles. Who doesn't really? Ringo Starr was awesome in the Beatles, and his legacy will always have that. One thing though, Ringo is releasing a "best of" of his solo work. For real? I seriously can't name one non-beatles, Ringo Starr song at all.

Talking that crap...

2007-06-19T05:43:00.000-07:00

Alright, so I made the mistake of waking up and not wacthing the news and decided to see what were on the music channels before I went out this morning.

First off, Maroon 5:

Bro Parties should not make bands! This crap sounds like 80's cocaine music trying to achieve "virtual insanity". I swear that Miami Vice misses this band so bad. Expect sports coats with acid wash jeans and pink t-shirts on dudes (Joe Piscopo) to come who think they will get chicks from listening to this trite.

Next up, Curtis/50 Cent:

Every time this guy opens his mouth, millions of whiteboy rapper wannabes get "ideas". Rap's biggest overbite was on TV this morning saying that without agressive content or sex that "music wouldn't exist". What a frickin idiot. He was also talking about "what a great talent" Justin Timberlake was and how his new album is going to change the game. You will never be as cool as Biz Markee, ever.
Lastly, there was this commercial for Bon Jovi Unplugged. If that wasn't already bad enough they got that heroin addict kid from the All American Rejects to sing some songs with them. It's like a double stuffed oreo, but instead of filling, you get crap.

ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FRICKIN' MIND!?

2007-06-18T16:18:00.000-07:00

The drummer from Dillinger Escape Plan quit to work on Coheed and Cambria! HOLY CRAP! That is almost as dumb a decision as letting Michael Jackson watch your kids! That dude needs to stop tripping acid and letting jam bands persuade him into bro parties like that!

DAVEEYYY!

2007-06-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

#SPLIT8 - David Bazan - The Man In Me
Uploaded by lablogotheque

Damiera come back from the big sleep...

2007-06-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

Apparently they haven't broken up. New members during their "break up" brought back this band. Alright.

The answer is yes.

2007-06-15T06:11:00.000-07:00

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1562329/20070612/taking_back_sunday.jhtml
read it and you will know.

Fake Plastic Trees: The Musical

2007-06-15T06:05:00.000-07:00

SAY WHAAAA?! Some Ballet called "Ride The Beast" will feature at least 5 tracks from the Radiohead, debuting in Edindurgh in August. Hmm....

The Adventures of Pete and Jounce

2007-06-13T14:07:00.000-07:00

Music Blogs basically get started by people who end up knowing too much about certain things. For example, today I was fixated on the television show The Adventures of Pete and Pete. And come to find out that the younger Pete grew up and plays in some jam band called Jounce. Which is along way from his earlier days:
http://www.myspace.com/jounce

Happy Birthday Particle Man!

2007-06-12T14:45:00.000-07:00

John Linnell of They Might Be Giants turns 48 today! Expect many more weird and great albums from the group to come.

The Blow continues on...

2007-06-12T14:40:00.000-07:00

Paper Television, one of last year's best records saw the Blow reaching more people than ever before. Although Jonah's other project, Yacht, has taken off as well. This takeoff has prompted Jonah to leave the Blow and delve into his solo project more fully. Rest assured though that Khaela is gonna keep going on as the Blow has been around before Jonah, it will be around after Jonah.

... and we look forward to it.

Manson Vs. My Chemical Romance

2007-06-12T14:33:00.000-07:00

Manson and My Chemical Romance are supposedly mad at each other or something. Chances are one of the dudes in My Chemical Romance was mad because he died his hair white and didn't look like Steve Martin so he said something about how Manson was Paul from TV's The Wonder Years. Since Manson and Fred Savage are mad tight bros who became friends due to their deep devotion to the show Boy Meets World, Manson/Brian Warner got ticked off and said how that band is stealing all of his hot topic money. None of this has anything to do with either of their music, which makes it that much more interesting.

The Fiery Furnaces...

2007-06-11T06:34:00.000-07:00

The Fiery Furnaces will be releasing Widow City with their new label home, Thrill Jockey, in October. They just released their last album on a new label. Odd.

Important Linkin Park News...

2007-06-11T06:27:00.001-07:00

LINKIN PARK BLOWS!

Ash in Ashes?

2007-06-11T06:23:00.000-07:00

No more Ash? Possibly. The trio were playing some sets in the UK and Tim Wheeler introduced one song as "the first song from our final album". Bummer.

Ah you morbid wonder...

2007-06-11T06:18:00.000-07:00

Morrissey (shown prancing) has announced that he would like to be buried at Los Angeles' Hollywood Forever Cemetary. Whoop dee doo. I guess you can say this barely qualifies as news....

awww yeahhh!

2007-06-06T14:02:00.000-07:00

Pretty much one of the best bands to ever have made music, Fugazi, will have a book about them called Keep Your Eyes Open, which will be a photobook documenting the band, out in September of 2007! That is pretty nice! NOW MAKE A NEW ALBUM!

uhh...

2007-06-05T16:38:00.001-07:00

??????????

KEXP Pledge Drive

2007-06-05T06:47:00.000-07:00

KEXP is probably the best radio station in the world. It's run mainly by the DJ's and the Listeners, no payola, no labels, no corperate influence. This is very rare when most stations are run by ClearChannel and mass conglomerates. Not only that, but KEXP plays great music, and everyone there cares first and foremost about the music they play and how to spread that music with others.

I wouldn't plug it if I didn't freely mean it, I contribute to this cause quite often and I urge you to do the same.

Plus, if you live in the Pacific NW, you'll get all kinds of hookups on stuff too.

http://www.kexp.org

Strung Out

2007-06-05T06:21:00.000-07:00

"Blackhawks Over Los Angeles" is Strung Out's best since "Twisted By Design". Well Done!

Seven Nation Fist Punch

2007-06-05T06:15:00.000-07:00

Former Zombie, Jack White is furious over the leak of the White Stripes new album! He even called up a station in Chicago that played some of the songs and screamed at the DJ and made her cry! Temper Temper...

Don't make Jack White mad... you wouldn't like him when he is mad...

especially if you are Jason from the Von Bondies!

Me Jack Smash! BOOM!

The Rentals

2007-06-05T06:11:00.000-07:00

Matt Sharp and The Rentals have been busy reforming and writing since late 2005 and finally something came out of it! An EP! Due out in August! Some touring will be coming up with Copeland and then a full length! I wonder if it will be more like "Return of the Rentals" or "Seven More Minutes". Hmmm...

Ben Gibbard is a busy sucka!

2007-06-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

Not only is Ben Gibbard (pictured frightening Colin Meloy with the threat of an open mouthed kiss) working on new stuff for the Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie, but has also wrote a new song and scored an upcoming movie on Kurt Cobain, but he also takes the time to be harrased and called gay by radio dj's:

http://cloakanddaggermedia.com/radio/shows/2007-05-28.mp3

That Crazy Mutha!

2007-06-05T05:57:00.001-07:00

Last time Ryan Adams put anything out, he did it crazy and did three albums in one year, one of which was a double disc. This year not only sees the much anticipated "Easy Tiger" (which is awesome), but also will a boxed set of unreleased material from the singer/songwriter. The box set will have the much famed "Suicide Handbook", as well as other material that has been floating around the internet and some that has never seen the light of day. Not featured are the billion songs Ryan posted under pseudonyms on his website, rather calling those songs simply "a laugh". DARN!

There would be no death cab for cutie...

2007-06-03T21:36:00.001-07:00

If R.E.M. never existed:

Jason Anderson! (The Not So Interview)

2007-05-30T16:46:00.000-07:00

You know, it's funny how people get into music because there is something that is more than the surface feel typically. We associate, we groove, and of course... we have fun. It's also sad too in many aspects. Many people who read this site (self included), get into these indie snob tendencies where we can go to a show for a band/artist that we absolutely LOVE and see kids (or maybe ourselves) pretending not to have fun. You know (or are) these kids- crossed arms and too afraid to smile at the people who came there for the very reason they did... to have fun.

I can't lie, I have been in this place before. And I tell you the truth when I say this... breaking free and just letting loose and having fun is a great thing!

Enter Jason Anderson...

...someone who can get groups of people together and just get them back to the reason why we all started loving music in the first place, because it can both personal and fun...

...someone who can get people to enjoy music whether it be just himself and a guitar rallying a small group, or with a band rocking out in a packed club, Jason gets people back to honesty in the pure joy of having fun in music...

I asked Jason to get us back to speed with his current projects and let us know what music he has been listening to lately, and instead of doing a regular interview, I just let Jason tell us without anyone jumping in and asking a million questions and I think it came out awesome:

"i have some finished albums that will be coming out soon. the first one is called "tonight" and will come out in august on my friend dave's label, eca. i recorded this with my good friends in new england--friends who have been my band for the last two years or so--and everything was done pretty much live, down to one-taking the vocals. the energy is awesome, and, i think, comes closer than anything i've ever recorded to capturing the fun and passion i try to put into every single show i play, whether there are five people there or fifty. anyway, for this recording i also put a bulletin on myspace inviting anyone and everyone--up to fifty people, just due to space limitations--to come sing group parts."

Jason went on to say:

"it was amazing. friends--old and new--came from maine, vermont, new york and even pennsylvania; everyone made the trek to be a part of the music. i bought cookies, m & m's and name tags for everyone, and the recording took place in an old wooden gymnasium on an estate in central massachusetts. this was a really magical experience, and i felt so incredibly lucky to have all of these talented people sharing their voices and energy. they made the songs over one million times better than they probably deserve to be. it was just fantastic! ;one of the best days of the year. the second album will come out on k records in february. i recorded it last year in chicago, at soma studio, which is a really wonderful place. the guy who runs it, john mcentire is so friendly and helpful. my buddy felix--from germany!--played drums, and other friends helped out loads, too. there is some great pedal steel and lead guitar, and it has sort of a country-rock feel, whereas "tonight" is much more straight forward. this album is called "the hopeful and the unafraid" and has a lot of the songs i've been playing on tour for the last two years. songs i know by heart, and am excited to finally have on cd. the third project is called "hidden light/wilderness" or "wilderness/hidden light" and is a record of more introspective, mostly winter-based songs. i am so happy to have this album completed, as a nice counterpoint to the more uplifting, rocking sounds of the other two. it's another side of my songwriting, and gives a little bit of balance to the picture. i am not sure what label this will be on, although i have talked to some friends about it. a lot of the songs are very long and very wordy. poem songs. or something. there are also a few recorded concerts--both solo and with the band--that have been in consideration for a live album. oh, i also have a five song EP of songs that i recorded alone in one day, playing all the instruments. it sounds great. i'm hoping to release that somehow, maybe a self-release. i also have the next album written, but not recorded. i'm not sure when i'll record that, but i would like to do it quickly and sort of in the heat of the moment. i have been playing bass with my friend brian michael roff who is a great songwriter. he has a new album called "the underpainting" and it's a treat to sit in with him. i've been playing piano with other friends at their shows, too--with mara flynn, gregg porter, and guy capaceletro III; all pheonemal songwriters who i hope people will find out more about--which i always love getting a chance to do. last year i played drums at a few shows for my friends harry and the potters. that was so fun. i love those dudes for what they do and who they are."

Not only has Jason been busy in the musical endeavors of him and his friends, but was nice enough to also share what he has been listening to as well:

"today i drove from new york city back home to new hampshire and the cd's i listened to were gavin degraw 'chariot', pete yorn 'nightcrawler', j. geils band 'blow your face out LIVE' and the new "fellow project" album; they're a great band from long island. my new favorite musics are yukon, the new unreleased thanksgiving/adrian orange and her band album and i am always into van morrison. last night my friend and i downloaded some goo goo dolls, natasha bedingfield, the darkness and new radicals. as you can see/potentially laugh at, i like lots of different types of music."

In closing:

"personally, i think it is weird when people only listen to "indie rock," or any specific genre for that matter, with no room for anything outside of that. there is so much incredible stuff out there, even on the mainstream radio. down with guilty pleasures! embrace what you like! like what you like! anyhoo, i have been on tour pretty much straight for the last five years, and recently formed a mostly serious red hot chili peppers cover band called mother's milk. life is awesome!!! thank you again for this opportunity to talk a little about music."

The Not So Interviewed worked out so well, and once again, a HUGE thanks to Jason Anderson for being so awesome and taking the time out of his busy schedule to catch us up to speed!

Jason Anderson at K Records

ECA Records

Jason Anderson on Myspace (GO NOW!)

Jason's Virb Site

MALKY!

2007-05-30T14:18:00.000-07:00

Stephen Malkmus turns 41 today! As long as his brain isn't fried enough to quit making great albums, we're gonna be ok!

Motion City Soundtrack...

2007-05-30T05:56:00.000-07:00

You know you want to hate this band, but the truth is that they are just catchy. Anyway, they have a new album coming out this fall and Ric Ocasek from the Cars is gonna produce it. Now that singer dude and Ric can talk about how weird they look.

Smoosh

2007-05-29T06:25:00.000-07:00

Although the idea of two sisters making great indie music wasn't corny enough, Seattle's Smoosh had added another sister, Maia (who had been playing on select songs beforehand) to handle added bass duties on their upcoming tour. Sure it will get even more corny, but that doesn't mean they won't continue to make great indie pop.

Congrats!

2007-05-29T06:16:00.000-07:00

Alkaline Trio have finally found a label home at Epic Records. You know, I know that everyone likes Alkaline Trio but the truth is they are just plain good.

The Strokes...

2007-05-29T06:10:00.001-07:00

The Strokes are reportedly going to be taking 2007 off. It's gonna be a good year!

BOBBY!!!

2007-05-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

Robert Allen Zimmerman, otherwise known as Bob Dylan, turns 66 today. Bob has given us some of the greatest music to ever come out of the past 100 years and if you are a Wallflowers fan, you are eternally endebted to him. Happy Birthday you old scary bastard!

Smashing Pumpkins Return to the stage...

2007-05-23T13:55:00.000-07:00

With 7.7.07 coming soon, the Smashing Pumkins returned to peforming again the line up on stage was Bill Corgan (guitars, vocals), Jimmy Chamberlain (drums), Jeff Schroeder (Guitar), Ginger Reyes (Bass), and Lisa Harrington (keys). The set was mixed with both new and old material, and the crowd apparently went bonkers over it. Lucky them.

Seaweed

2007-05-22T08:22:00.000-07:00

Tacoma's Seaweed, are reuniting to play this year's Bumbershoot Festival in Washington this year. They also plan on recording a new album too!

GigoloCore!

2007-05-22T07:19:00.000-07:00

This guy who looks like Matt Dillon having bad cramps is actually our favorite Italian Gigolo look alike, John Mayer. According to John, his upcoming summer tour with Ben Folds is going to be a "laid-back" one.

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But a tour with Ben Folds!?! The guy who covers Dr. Dre and sings such hits as "Rock This B!tch" is actually gonna be laid-back?

Maybe so, but look at this face and tell me he doesn't have something up his sleeve:

Can you take me higher...

2007-05-22T07:15:00.000-07:00

Fleabag and fellow conspirator of making crap, Scott Stapp, had got his charges reduced by a Florida Judge the other day after throwing a bottle at his wife's head. What is even more shocking is how uneven his nostrils are... GEESH!

SNAP!

2007-05-22T07:02:00.000-07:00

Paul Abdul was trying not to trip over her dog the other day, and somehow fell down and broke her nose! Ouch! That's not gonna help people think you are less crazy either!

Personally... I see it as a cover-up... all of it!

The crazyness, American Idol, broken noses, Emilio Estevez, all of it goes to covering up singing with a cartoon cat:

LTJ go solo

2007-05-22T06:55:00.001-07:00

Less Than Jake left Warner/Sire the other day. Vinnie has said it is time for the band to go it alone, and made all kinds of references to what may be a re-evaluting of the band:

A few days ago it became "official" we left Sire and Warner bros to go it alone for the moment. A few months back we talked as a band and decided to ask Warner to release us from our contract and the one last record we owed them. It became obvious to me and everyone else that its time to move on and in a new direction as band. So cue the comments from the .net and .org crowds "they made a shitty last record", "maybe they'll have more horns on the next record", "they haven't done anything good since pezcore anyways", "they should have played more ska", "maybe they'll find a label that promotes the record" I've heard it and read it all before when we left Capitol records way back when. Hell, I could go point by point and defend or agree with everyone of the above statements but its not the right time to do that. The time right now is to look at things with a fresh prespective, look to the future- remember your history - move on. It seems obvious but sometimes when you're reaching for the other shore you drown in the middle somewhere. Thanks to everyone involved in the last few years, that gave their time, understanding and energy to less than jake.

Man, these guys have been on so many labels, Asian Man, Dill, No Idea, Fueled By Ramen, Fat Wreck Chords, Sire, Warner, Capitol, etc. etc.

Whatever the case... they should release another seven inch with Megadeth!

John Vanderslice

2007-05-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

The Genius of all things Analog, John Vanderslice, has a new album called Emerald City coming out in July. It's only nine tracks, but I am sure it will be just as great as his other albums, with the following remix album to come up on tours too. I worked merch for him at a show last year, and I can say that not only is his music awesome, but as a person he is nothing but kind.

http://www.johnvanderslice.com

Jimmy Eat World

2007-05-18T05:59:00.001-07:00

The JEW has a new record practically done, so Jim Adkins came on out and let us know what's up:

We have a mix date set for May 28th. Yes, there is light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. We just spent a week in Los Angeles tweaking out a few songs and stalking Tony from Sparta (we know what Starbucks you go to now, homz). We re-cut drums and bass for a song called "Here It Goes" with producer, John Fields. We will be working on art and getting all our new stage costumes together soon. How does human size banana suits sound? People would definitely ask us less questions about emo then.

Iggy Pop Movie...

2007-05-17T06:07:00.000-07:00

The original wild child, Iggy Pop has a movie about him in the works. I remember when this dude was one of the neighbors' kids' dads on The Adventures of Pete and Pete, the best TV show nickelodeon ever had!

Tapped to play Iggy is none other than Elijah Wood, and I mean look at him, they are mirror images!

IGGY!

ZZ Top? Cancels Tour?

2007-05-16T06:25:00.001-07:00

ZZ Top cancelled their tour? I didn't even know they had enough fans to still go on tour. Dang.

G8 needs to G-Pay

2007-05-16T06:20:00.000-07:00

Coolest person to ever have a mullet, Bono, is pretty anxious to be the debt collector for the G8 and he is doing this pretty righteously too.

The G8 promised 50 billion dollars of aid to go to Africa by 2010 and hasn't even give half of that. Being ever the statesman, Bono went to Germany to talk to the Chancellor there to see what could be fixed in the situation.

It seems that having a huge concert almost everyone in the world watched to raise money just isn't enough to combat the greed and plagues of poverty. Hopefully that will change.

Angels & Airwaves axes Bassist

2007-05-16T06:12:00.000-07:00

You guys remember Angels & Airwaves? That dude from Blink-182 got off his skateboard and was all like "Dude, were are gonna be bigger than U2!", and then the album came out and we were all like "WHAT?!" Not to mention that album cover might have well been the cover to a Journey album...

Anyway, they kicked out their bass player and he was pissed...

"All I'll say as to why I was kicked out, the reasons I was given weren't at all honest, and severely hypocritical to the point of abhorrent disgust."

Not too amicable if you ask me. Anyway, since they are working on their new album, we here at the city got a sneak peak at the already finished album artwork:

I got to looking...

2007-05-15T06:17:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know, http://www.thecitygetslonely.blogspot.com is the same thing as http://www.thecitygetslonely.com , and I got to looking around on the search engines, and we were quoted on SPIN's website:

http://www.spinrecords.com/features/everybodystalkingabout/2007/05/070511_spector/

You guys plugged this site, so we'll just come out and say that in a knife fight with Rolling Stone, we'll hold them down for you...