The solo spin-off of Tristeza guitarist Jimmy LaVelle will be hitting Bear Creek studios this February to record a new album, scheduled for release in late fall 2009.
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Even Though I’m a Grumpy Bastard, I Still Approved a Story on Anavan
There is no screaming, skulls, or lyrics about destruction on Anavan‘s new record, Cover Story (Slanty Shanty). It’s super dance-y. And fun. Listen to the MP3s below and keep an eye out for an upcoming ALARM story on the band.
Jann Wenner (Rolling Stone) Still Has Head Up Ass, Hires Reader’s Digest Editor To Handle RollingStone.com
For real. Could this guy be anymore of a knucklehead? Next year, Rolling Stone will take back its website, RollingStone.com, from Real Networks, who has been operating it for the last five years or so. The site will now be run by Steve Schwartz, a previous editor at your grandparents’ favorite magazine, Reader’s Digest.
CalHalla: Art Show by Iconic (Ironic?) Americana Artist Lauren Bergman
New York-based artist Lauren Bergman announced today her highly anticipated upcoming exhibition, CalHalla: Dreams of Future Passed, at Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, California. The work (see below) is full of perky idealized Betty Page-era pin-up girls and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.
Contest: Win a $500 Gift Certificate for T-Shirt Printing
Our pals at VGKids.com are holding a contest for free T-shirt printing. Their quality and customer service is awesome; check the details below.
P.O.S.’ Never Better One Of The Best of 2009? Pre-Order Now
Following up on Audtion from 2006, P.O.S.‘ Never Better is one of my favorite hip-hop records coming out in 2009. The record is on pre-order now from Fifth Element and includes a few freebies.
H.R. is Still Fucking Crazy — New Record is Pretty Awesome
Watch H.R. interview himself (below) on AOL.com. Although watching H.R. perform now with Bad Brains is powerfully disappointing, Hey Wella
Grails Guitarist Discusses Creating Album Art for Doomsdayer’s Holiday
Doomsdayer’s Holiday is the new release by Portland’s instrumental rock band Grails. Fusing Indian music, 1970s film noir, and psychedelic sounds into heavy acoustic and electric rock, Grails is a wonderful anomaly. I recently spoke with guitarist Alex Hall, who created the artwork for the album.
France’s First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Covers The Moldy Peaches
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy the singer-songwriter, former model, and third wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, recently covered “Anyone Else But You” by the Moldy Peaches (watch the video below).