forget backstabbing...

Man walks into diner with 5-inch knife in his chest, calls for ambulance, then orders coffee

A 52-year-old man complained only about the cold weather before walking into a diner with a five-inch knife sticking out of his chest. The unnamed man called a Warren 911 operator on Sunday night to ask that an ambulance be sent to Bray's, an eatery in neighboring Hazel Park. He said he had been stabbed during a robbery attempt half a mile away, then walked to the restaurant and called 911 from a pay phone.

On a recording of the call, the man gives a vague description of his attacker before saying, "I'm gonna sit down at Bray's 'cause they got a chair and it's cold out here."

Restaurant employee George Mirdita told The Detroit News the man calmly ordered coffee.

Police said Tuesday that the man is recovering.

(Source)

old horse, new tricks

Dungen - Ta Det Lugnt

Kelley Polar - I Need You to Hold on While the Sky is Falling

The Russian Futurists - Let's Get Ready to Crumble

verbose but true

the cat piano

The Cat Piano from PRA on Vimeo.

(I might have already posted this but it's fucking Nick Cave)

not so little red "rooster"

Some amazing art by Ran Hwang.

one "kewl" chair

Sometimes those sketchy Russian sites have something awesome-sauce to show us...

Yeasayer - Odd Blood

So given issues of copyright infringment I cannot post a link to the leak, it's up to you, my reader, to find the link! I would also like to say how ridiculous it is for music labels, YES even independent labels, to go as far as they can to stop their material from spreading like a stubborn weed or an itchy crotch affliction. As I commented earlier on my post for Merriweather Post Pavilion, I think they are being so amazingly and superhumanly (?) presumptious in thinking that I,and others (though I know there are many assholes that do do this),would cheat Animal Collective of their profits.

I, if i really enjoy an album, am more than likely to purchase it, in one form or another. If the record companies don't like leaks then they should work harder at protecting their material. Especially with independent bands and artists, at least for me, it's more likely that people who listen & like will buy and support the artist, if not see them live (where there is a good deal of money to be made). I don't know if the RIAA is still out there but if they're not I'm sure there's a clone to take its place.

The lengths to which the labels will go to is counter-intuitive,and quite pathetic actually, art and music should be easily accesible to more people. I believe their success is measured by how many people have heard of a band and listen to it(free, illegal, purchased, or whatever). I've never heard of an indie label going under - at least not so far...

Anyways, everyone should get a chance to listen to Odd Blood! I love the album but of course liking the album is up to personal interpretation and taste. Whatever you listen to, and more importantly love to listen to, keep listening! And I MUST stress that it's pretty important to show your respect for artists you enjoy and buy their shit. I'm a vinyl man myself but each unto their own!

Cliché du jour: Happy listening!

green machine

an insightful look by the Brits

Gives an interesting look into the revenue streams of the business they call "show business." Requires a little brain-work but it's mighty intriguing!

{{{Sunset}}} - Gold Dissolves to Gray

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It's been reposted and reposted over and over again, but it still doesn't lose its message.

Beach House - Teen Dream [review]

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The "offending" link is now dead and will not be replaced with a living, and therefore "offending" link. Thank You.

I was happily surprised to find that the new Beach House album had recently leaked. Just by looking at the cover I could not guess how the album would turn out. I'm usually guilty of judging albums largely on their aesthetics (hence why I am a fiend for CDs and vinyl). As there always is, there was a fear that came up inside me that either the music would be exactly the same or so changed that it's unrecognizable.
Teen Dream finds a perfect middle ground between these two realms. They still maintain that ethereal sound I first fell in love with. If Devotion embodies a sombre yet upbeat basement aura, Teen Dream is the attic counterpart. Victoria Legrand's vocals are beyond limitation and go well with almost any accompaniment, but she still possesses a voice unlike any other.
This album is Devotion with added "sunshine" and energy, mind you not so much energy that the band loses their discernable style.
Stand out tracks for me include: Zebra, Walk in the Park, Take Care, and 10 Mile Stereo.

If Beach House isn't a part of your musical repetoire they really should be.

AS PER ABOVE: it is now up to YOU to find the link. :)