Skeleton Boy

I caught this video for Friendly Fires 'Skeleton Boy' over at Kitsune Noir this afternoon and it made a shitty day a little better. Thanks Bobby. Make sure you check him out and show some love.

also: myspace.com/friendlyfires

I also want to take this time to tell those few of you who do check my blog, thank you. I know I've been posting a lot of music videos lately and really haven't posted anything with personal commentary in awhile. I've been trying to enjoy my weekends for the past few months because in early to mid February I will be flying out to Kuwait in preparation to go somewhere in Iraq. We don't know specifics yet but I'll be out there for at least 12 months, maybe more if they extend our tour. If there is any way I could update from there on a relatively regular basis I may. I'll update before I leave I'm sure. I'm going to miss my friends and family so much but I'm looking forward to it. Take care

Ross

Dgenetics

This is an awesome promo for a music managment company called Dgenetics from somewhere on the east coast. At least that's where all the guys are from.

Dgenetics Musics is a self-contained music management company specializing in the development, production, and promotion of both recorded music and live music performances

dgenetics.com

Fever Ray

Spooky video. I'm interested to see what the full length sounds like when it comes out. You may recognize the female voice. myspace.com/feverray

Fleet Foxes

If you haven't checked them out, do so. myspace.com/fleetfoxes

What Else Is There?

I think my brain just melted. This video makes zero sense and I love it. Beautiful video from a wonderful band. The vocals are by Karin Dreijer Andersson from the Swedish band The Knife. She can be seen at the end eating at the table. royksopp

Lykke Li

If her dance moves or chubby cheeks don't get you, her voice will. myspace.com/lykkeli

M83

Jerk It

Why is this video so sexual? Is it the sweaty blonde? The spandex? The suggestive lyrics? The slow motion boobie jiggles? Or the chicken?

1, 2, 3, 4... Penguins that were by the door

Dear RIAA...

Nine Inch Nails presents Ghosts I - IV, a brand new 36 track instrumental collection available right now. Almost two hours of new music composed and recorded over an intense ten week period last fall, Ghosts I - IV sprawls Nine Inch Nails across a variety of new terrain.

Trent Reznor explains, "I've been considering and wanting to make this kind of record for years, but by its very nature it wouldn't have made sense until this point. This collection of music is the result of working from a very visual perspective - dressing imagined locations and scenarios with sound and texture; a soundtrack for daydreams. I'm very pleased with the result and the ability to present it directly to you without interference. I hope you enjoy the first four volumes of Ghosts."

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This music arrived unexpectedly as the result of an experiment. The rules were as follows: 10 weeks, no clear agenda, no overthinking, everything driven by impulse. Whatever happens during that time gets released as... something.

The team: Atticus Ross, Alan Moulder and myself with some help from Alessandro Cortini, Adrian Belew and Brian Viglione. Rob Sheridan collaborated with Artist in Residence (A+R) to create the accompanying visual and physical aesthetic.

We began improvising and let the music decide the direction. Eyes were closed, hands played instruments and it began. Within a matter of days it became clear we were on to something, and a lot of material began appearing. What we thought could be a five song EP became much more. I invited some friends over to join in and we all enjoyed the process of collaborating on this.

The end result is a wildly varied body of music that we're able to present to the world in ways the confines of a major record label would never have allowed - from a 100% DRM-free, high-quality download, to the most luxurious physical package we've ever created.

More volumes of Ghosts are likely to appear in the future.

- Trent Reznor, March 2, 2008

As of 11:30pm the site has been inundated with download requests, so if you're looking to download the free copy give it some time or come back.

Nine Inch Nails: Ghosts I-IV

MGMT Time to Pretend

This song is about doing drugs, and I approve.

Mustangs, Lingerie, Desert, Fire, Shovels, Kanye

D.A.N.C.E.

Ed Banger Records
Justice Myspace

Bat for lashes

Obsessed with this video/song right now.

Where hip hop needs to be

Cool videos of the boys from Bmore, Spank Rock and XXXchange. Warning, the second video may not be suitable for anyone, or if you are at least at work.

"Wake up one day and 'chicken noodle soup' is on, and you tryna figure out what's happening. And someone has to save it. Me? I don't feel like saving hip hop. I'm not that responsible, I cant save myself."

Achilles

Some of the best music I've listened to in a long long time. Achilles has basically been playing on my iPod or Cd player a few times a week for the past 6 months since the summer. Thanks Matt for introducing me. If you get the chance pick up either "The Dark Horse" or "Hospice" do so, and listen to them in said order.  

myspace.com/achilles

My gf Lily Allen

I guess I can give up on ever being with Lily Allen now that shes all prego by the guy from the Chemical Brothers. Ill just move onto Jamie Lynn Spears. Wait shit, too late there too?

Yelle Tecktonik Remix

Maybe its the hair, or the shoes or the dancing, but I love this video/remix.

Daft Punk Alive 2007

Just got a hold of Daft Punks Alive 2007 Album consisting of live remixes of all their hits. Recorded at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris back in June, it's their first hometown show in 10 years. I must say, while I've always loved them this takes that love to unnatural levels. Check it out if you can get your hands on it.

And watch Electroma if you can as well.