Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players [video]

Check out this new animated video for the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players' Theme Song. The computer animation looks circa 1992, kind of like that Empire Today commercial (you know the one I'm talking about). Also, don't forget to take your kids to The Rachel …

The Hot Toddies

Photo via The Hot Toddies' MySpace page

From Asian Man Records:

"The Hot Toddies formed in 2004 while relaxing on a beach in Mexico, heavily under the influence of Tecate and tequila. Heidi and Erin began writing songs, and Jessica and Sylvia joined the band in the …

St. Vincent - Jesus Saves, I Spend [video]

Posted mainly because I'm an Annie Clark fanboy, this video was announced last month and has just been nominated for a PLUG Award. For your further viewing enjoyment, here's also a roundup of her DUMBO session videos: These Days; Your Lips Are Red; Paris Is Burning. …

Nicole Atkins @ the North Star Bar, Philadelphia (11/14/07)

Lineup: Monster Bobby, Nicole Atkins & the Sea, The Pipettes



Nicole Atkins & the Sea | Photo Gallery

Jersey chanteuse Nicole Atkins played an opening set (opening for The Pipettes) to a Philly crowd that seemed mostly unfamiliar with her. With her jump to a major …

Monster Bobby @ the North Star Bar, Philadelphia (11/14/07)

Lineup: Monster Bobby, Nicole Atkins & the Sea, The Pipettes



Monster Bobby | Photo Gallery

Monster Bobby (creative genius behind The Pipettes) packed a whole ton of minute-long pop songs into a brief set. With only an acoustic guitar and sampler, his performance is in …

Land Of Talk @ Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ (10/26/07)

Bands: The King Left, Eulogies, Land Of Talk, Film School

- Read my review at http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?b=1&BID=520" target="_blank">Junkmedia.org



Land Of Talk | Photo Gallery

Call me an ass, but I didn't stick around for Film School. I was here to see Land Of Talk - they've played the area at least a dozen times in the …

CMJ Photos: Le Loup

Aero Booking / Forcefield PR CMJ Showcase @ the Knitting Factory (10/18/07)







Le Loup | Photo Gallery

DOWNLOAD:

Le Loup - We Are Gods! We Are Wolves! | mp3 (via SPIN.com)

CMJ Photos: Speck Mountain

Aero Booking / Forcefield PR CMJ Showcase @ the Knitting Factory (10/18/07)



Speck Mountain | Photo Gallery

DOWNLOAD:

Speck Mountain - Hey Moon | mp3 (via SPIN.com)

CMJ Photos: Papercuts

Aero Booking / Forcefield PR CMJ Showcase @ the Knitting Factory (10/18/07)



Papercuts | Photo Gallery

DOWNLOAD:

Papercuts - Dear Employee | mp3 (via SPIN.com)

CMJ Photos: Bowerbirds

Aero Booking / Forcefield PR CMJ Showcase @ the Knitting Factory (10/18/07)





Bowerbirds | Photo Gallery

DOWNLOAD:

Bowerbirds - In Our Talons | mp3

Bowerbirds - Dark Horse | mp3

CMJ Photos: His Name Is Alive

Aero Booking / Forcefield PR CMJ Showcase @ the Knitting Factory (10/18/07)





His Name Is Alive | Photo Gallery

For a limited time, you can download their EP "Silver Makeup" for free here.

CMJ Photos: Annie Clark / St. Vincent

Aero Booking / Forcefield PR CMJ Showcase @ the Knitting Factory (10/18/07)





St. Vincent | Photo Gallery

Video: Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) - These Days

Photos: The Failed Alliance

The Failed Alliance | Photo Gallery

Partly inspired by Pat Graham's wonderful Silent Pictures, I decided to kick it old school and start shooting film again (for the first time in ages). My guinea pigs were local Philly band The Failed Alliance, who were the openers …

Metric @ the Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA (9/19/07)

Opening act: Crystal Castles

- Read my review at Junkmedia.org



Metric | Photo Gallery

As much as I love Ms. Emily Haines (see proof here, here, and here), I was let down by Metric's performance at the Troc in Philly (yes, nearly a month ago). Sure, the smelly dancing …

Earlimart @ Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia (10/11/07)

Opening bands: The Failed Alliance, Office



Earlimart | Photo Gallery

Though I tend to dislike Philly crowds, Johnny Brenda's has become my new favorite venue... great (local) beer & food, a decent balcony, and clean restrooms are among some of the reasons. My disdain …

Battles @ South Street Seaport, NYC (8/31/07)

Opening band: Deerhunter

- Read my review at Junkmedia.org



Battles | Photo Gallery

Excerpts from Junkmedia.org:

'Despite sounding relatively thin (no pun intended), Deerhunter still managed to burst eardrums with their droning and rhythmic sound.'

'It was comical to …

New Say Hi (To Your Mom) + Tour Dates

Say Hi (To Your Mom) | Photo Gallery

Brooklyn deserter(s) Say Hi To Your Mom (now going by just Say Hi) have a new CD coming out and will be touring later this month. You can preview the album (as well as the rest of their albums) below. A few mp3 are also available …

R.E.M. Tribute Album @ Stereogum

Download it here (for free).

Scott et al. have done it again - this time putting together a tribute album to R.E.M.'s 1992 release Automatic for the People. Although probably their most critically acclaimed (and commercially successful) album, AftP was never my …

Ra Ra Riot - Dying Is Fine [video]

I love the new Ra Ra Riot vid... gracias to The Music Slut for pointing it out. If you think the style looks familiar, the video was directed by Albert Birney (a former member of The Spinto Band and director of several of their videos, as well). It's a playful yet …

Blog de Neglect

Yes, yes, yes... it has been almost 2 weeks since I've posted anything (a blogger etiquette faux pas, I know). Aside from shows, I've been busy eating hoagies, tending to my (dying) lawn, learning some Chopin, and deleting spam comments (related mostly to Viagra, …