CMJ 2010 Artist Spotlight: The Jezabels
Today we’re introducing Australian indie rock quartet, The Jezabels – yet another talented act that will be showcasing next week at the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon in New York City.
Happy Birthday John Lennon: Here’s Our Top 10 Songs
To celebrate John Lennon’s birthday, we’re talking about our favorite Lennon songs. What are yours?
CMJ 2010 Artist Spotlight: Bikini
In the lead up to the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon, we’re giving you a preview of some of this year’s anticipated showcasing artists. Here’s the low down on New York-based electro-pop duo, Bikini.
CMJ Artist Spotlight: Vanity Theft
Every October, over a thousand artists from across the globe descend on New York City for the CMJ Music Marathon. In the lead up, we’ll be giving you a preview of some of this year’s showcasing artists. First up: all-female indie rock quartet, Vanity Theft.
Heard It On TV: CAKE and Apple
Apple’s commercial for the newly updated iPod Nano features “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” by CAKE. If you’ve only heard the band’s radio singles, there’s definitely more to love — from twangy guitar and funky bass to trumpet solos. Jess G. shares her Top 10 favorite songs from the band’s almost 20-year history in the hope you will love them, too.
Phasefest: Come See Homogay Bands In Our Nation’s Capital
Do you like queer events and music, AND do you happen to live in the DC metropolitan area? If you leapt into the air and screamed “YES,” then check out this weekend’s Queer Music Fesival at DC’s Phase 1, featuring MEN (featuring JD Samson of Le Tigre), Hunter Valentine, and loads of other acts featuring queer performers!
Tinkerbell’s Team Pick: Gaga Stigmata
Gaga Stigmata is a technological journal that “takes seriously the project of pop phenomenon Lady Gaga.”
Heard It On TV: The Temper Trap and Diet Coke
Diet Coke has recently revved up the rotation for its mesmerizing commercial featuring “Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap, an Australian band with U2-inspired guitars.
Crystal’s Team Pick: ‘Gay Like Happy’ Mixtape
Just in time for the weekend – a free queer party mix tape!
Lady Gaga’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell PSA: Schumer Cannot Hear Her, Is K-Kinda Busy
Lady Gaga has a message for the U.S. Senate about the unconstitutionality of DADT and its enforcement, even though they won’t pick up her telephone call. I can only hope John McCain cares as much about what Gaga has to say as we do! When people ask why we love her so much, we want to point to things like this and say “because of things like this.”
Crystal’s Team Pick: Kaki King Australian Tour
This is an Audiostraddle PSA for our Australian readers.
All the Albums Release on Sep.14th: Your Handsy Guide to the Extravaganzasplosiongasm
Today, new records drop from Azure Ray, Justin Townes Earle, of Montreal, Weezer, Robert Plant, Bilal, Brandon Flowers and many more. Lindsay’s here to give us the run down.
Florence + The Machine: The Autostraddle Interview
According to Florence Welch, aka Florence + The Machine, her debut album ‘Lungs’ deals with “whatever the f*ck comes out of my mouth”. In that respect, that album and this interview are very similar. Florence chats to Autostraddle about David Bowie, the timelessness of death, and her fondness for hip hop & shiny objects.
Alex’s Team Pick: The Science of Sexy Dance Moves
This avatar brings all the boys to the yard.
Boy-on-Boy Culture: Adam Lambert Makes Out With Jake Shears (VIDEO!) and Katy Perry Don’t Mind It
Adam Lambert kisses a boy and we like it. So does Katy Perry, she was there. It’s on video. The boy is Jake Shears. He’s in the Scissor Sisters. They’re gay too.
Have You Heard? Cute Indie Bands Alert!
We’ve singled out a few independent artists and bands from around the world that we think are worth keeping an eye on. Some of them look a little gay, too. Just saying.
Crystal’s Team Pick: A Reader & Writer’s Guide to Reading Music Writing
Writing about music can be almost as hard as reading about music. This handy little glossary from Vice Magazine is going to help us all.
On Loving ‘F**k You’ By Cee-Lo
Last Thursday, Cee-Lo Green (one half of Gnarls Barkley) debuted “F**k You” from his upcoming album, ‘The Lady Killer.’ The song has now racked up almost 2.5 million views, with even 50 Cent contributing a freestyle remix. Is this latecomer the song of the summer or is it over-hyped?
Crystal’s Team Pick: A Non-Exclusive Interview with Kanye West
Slate does an all-access, totally non-exclusive interview with Kanye West, the would-be king of hip-hop.
Meet Lady Gaga’s Male Alter Ego, Jo Calderone
Lady Gaga is serious about this Jo Calderone thing: she’s even giving interviews as her male alter-ego! New photos and more info on Jo, which reminds us of Joan of Arc and Jo March.