On the blogs
I'm retiring the "Linkies" category, because I've kind of started hating that name. So, while I'm thinking of a new super name for link dump-type posts, we're calling it "On the blogs." Anywho...
• Pitchfork has a very process-oriented interview with Angus Andrew of Liars. It's a pretty deep look at how the band put the latest album together.
• Stereogum unearthed this gem of a fan made video for Beck's new single, "Timebomb." It's awesome, and definitely emphasizes the Dan Deacon-feel of the song that one commenter pointed out. I especially like the random hamsters. Also on the 'gum, there's a pretty interesting debate in the comments of this entry about rock bands licensing their music to commercials, and who actually is seeing that money.
• Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk toothbrushes with New York Mag.
• NPR's All Songs Considered featured Rotary Downs on their podcast a few weeks ago (scroll down to the last song). These kids rock! In case NPRs player doesn't work for you — it doesn't for me either — you can sample the band's wares on their MySpace page. The lead singer's voice and laid-back delivery really reminds me of They Might Be Giants, in a totally awesome way.
Comments (1)
Emily thats an interesting debate, however do you remember that Dresden Dolls interview on NPR? They said practically the only money they made previous year was for their song that was licensed to some tv commercial. this "famous" article: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6885355