» NYT has a totally vomit-inducing article on generation x, uh, hipsters who make money off their lifestyle. On the plus side, Plastic Little gets a little love in the aNYthing photo spread.

*Listen:* Plastic Little, “Foil”

» So I’ve been staring at this image of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs from a more recent issue of bUST in my bathroom for a couple weeks now and _only now_ do I realize that one of my former classmates was the photographer for the shoot. so nice to see aliya doing well! check her site for some great photos of TVOTR behind the scenes and whatnot.

» Weekend recap: Dicks / Clockcleaner at the Fire on Friday night, PP’s Bishop Allen / Teeth hoedown on Saturday. Good to see Badmintonstamps representin’ — if anyone has photos from the show, let me know.

» Have I died and gone to heaven? Oh no, it’s just another all-Chavez Friday! Yes, bust out all things Chavez and repeat the ending. Can someone please email me a copy of the “Draw Chavez” article from _Escandalo!_? I remember laughing hysterically [like, tears rolling down my face] and can’t seem to find my copy anywhere. Let’s hope Chavez celebrates this most joyous occasion with some live performances.

*Download*: Chavez, Live at Bowery Ballroom 5/12/2004

» Pretty much the coolest bar I’ve ever set foot in turns 5 this year and to celebrate, Superchunk is playing at the Cat’s Cradle on 9/1. That’s some “hiatus” there, yo. Ned, get the couch ready!

» Not going to the Pitchfork Festival this weekend? Lucky you, ’cause Plain Parade has Bishop Allen and The Teeth doing some extended jamming at Tritone this Saturday night. Philly people, don’t forget who turned you on to BA in the first place.

I know there’s some people out there who just can’t get enough of Sean Agnew. I mean, how can you not? The dude is like _Arthur_ and _Vice_ magazines rolled up into one big, Sparks-fueled concert promotion machine. Thankfully, an anonymous but brilliant soul has realized this ever-important niche market and created SeanSpotter™ for your internet-surfing pleasure. Could this be this summer’s Celebridelphia or Cherry Coke? It’s looking that way.

» Want more paper doll action? Check out the awesometastical “Punk Rock Girl” paper dolls on the Dead Milkmen site.

And to think this is all going down in the same town my grandfather/aunt/random Spamulists live in. Not sure if this is more hilarious: Ultragrrrl misspelling “macabre” with “maccabe” on her blog, which only made me think of ink & dagger’s sean mccabe.

oh man, did i mention you could take your photo on a soco bike? check out rick [national eye], josh [fan of friends], rory [mitch fiction, rifle nice], andrew [mitch fiction, ex-dr dog, the teeth’s mgr] hanging loose:

you know im doing this out of love.

nice to be back after a two-week hiatus! fun show. wprb alumnus alex w was in town and happened to cover the show after me! its so nice to see old djs around. also, my mind is still blown that local metal/grind label relapse is putting out brian posehn’s comedy album.

shocking blue - the devil and the angel - inkpot / attilla

the bang bang - doola & dawla - brothers of the head OST
jackie mittoo - the sniper - champion in the arena 1976-77
the toms - (i wanna be a) teen again - yellow pills - C
Apostle of Hustle with The Huskys - 24 Robbers - see you on the moon! - N C
I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness - Better Strangers - According to Plan EP - N

phil moore browne - the smallest title (how’s the air?) - baggage smashers - N
mylo - rikki - destroy rock & roll - N
gang gang dance - #3 - god’s money - R
Archie Shepp - syeeda’s song flute - four for trane

george lewis - the kim and i - from the kitchen archives - C
kinski - rhode island freakout - airs above your station
john fahey & cul de sac - the new red pony - the epiphany of glenn jones
the cakekitchen - dogs and cats - world of sand - R
kissyfur - good (x), feels free - frambuesa

Broken Social Scene - 7/4 shoreline - broken social scene - R
Oxford Collapse - Let’s Vanish - Remember The Night Parties
Mission of Burma - birthday - the obliterati - N
slant 6 - what kind of monster are you? - soda pop rip off
heavenly - trophy girlfriend - operation heavenly
saint etienne - milk bottle symphony - tales from the turnpike house - N
gravel - yesterday - international hip swing kids - C

fIREHOSE - choose any memory - ragin’ full on
morricone youth - monster - silenzio violento - N
Jennifer O’Connor - you did - s/t
syrup usa - joie de vol - 7″
the rolling stones - street fighting man - beggars banquet
charalambides - spring - a vintage burden - N

holy modal rounders - pink underwear - bird song live 77
Brian Posehn - puppy time - Live In: Nerd Rage - N
headgirl - emergency - st valentines day massacre 7″
thin yoghurts - girls on the bus - Messthetics Greatest Hits - N C
henrys dress - title forthcoming - s/t ep
bishop allen - a tiny fold - may ep
the go-betweens - a bad debt always follows you - before hollywood
white whale - whats an ocean for? - WW1 - N
flin flon - traflagar - dixie - N

shocking blue - broken heart - inkpot / attilla

Awwwwright, birthday festivities are over [and they were fun]. Thanks to all who came out or bothered to call when they were going to lame out [this means you, JT]. A quick recap:

» Freakin’ Sweet: my bro gave me a new guitar! Epiphone SG, for the guitar nerds in the house. Now I have to one-up him for his birthday next month. Bastard.

» Clerks 2: I walked into the Riverview expecting this movie to majorly blow, so you can imagine my surprise when I realized I liked it. I mean really, a Clerks sequel? And despite all the dirty jokes, donkeys, etc there’s a sweet, tender core to this flick. It’s somewhat unsettling at first but just like the characters, you’ll come around to it.

» Hollertronix: As it was my birthday, I indulged in a celebratory drink or two, which made it a bit difficult in discerning whether guest MC Amanda Blank gave me a shoutout from the Transit stage. I’m sure it was more of a general birthday shoutout, which is cool. Also: I danced with dudes! I know this does not sound like anything earthshattering but usually when I go to things like this, dudes always want to dance with my female companions [and usually try to get it on with them]. I am pretty much the person on the sidelines. Maybe they knew it was my birthday? If so, why can’t everyday be like my birthday? Except for the part where I leave my bike locked up in Center City because it’s too late to ride the rest of the way home.

Also, I’m hoping I’ll be able to get some new music up in the mp3blog this week but don’t hold your breath. If anything, look forward to Wednesday’s radio show for more audio fun.

As many may recall, I wrote briefly for Rockpile. I might have differing opinions on their editorial directions of the writing I contributed, but whatever, that cat-and-mouse is writing for ya. Mike, Allan and Matt are fan-fucking-tastic people; should the Apocalypse ever come, I hope they’re on my side. And they did a helluva job turning a magazine that was the _Origivation_ of its day into a nice little glossy slice of indie rock heaven. So, it’s a little sad to hear they’re shutting down Rockpile due to financial difficulties. Anyway, here’s what they had to say:

ROCKPILE MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES CLOSING
After more than 12 years and #120 issues of of consistent, regular publication, Rockpile Magazine will be closing its doors.

To our readers, contributors, supporters and advertisers,

On Friday, July 28th, 2006, Rockpile Magazine will be closing its doors. Although we have weighed various options, it is almost certain that we will not be publishing another issue, including our scheduled August issue. We apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment, but recognize that we currently have no other choice.

Not surprisingly, financial shortcomings have forced this closure. And while it pains us to have to throw in the towel, we take immense consolation in our achievements of the past two years since going completely independent. In fact, few publications can boast a similar track record in terms of longevity, innovation, let alone creative and financial autonomy.

Every success in our editorial, art, circulation and marketing was realized only through the consistent support of many contributors, volunteers, advertisers, readers and artists. To everyone who read Rockpile, wrote, designed or photographed for us, to all the bands and artists who made time for an interview, and to every label and company that supported us with their advertising dollars, we’d like to offer a resounding and heart-felt “Thank you.”

Sincerely,
Allan Martin Kemler, Michael McKee, Matt McGlynn
Publishers, Rockpile Magazine

will be offline blogwise until monday or so, on the account of my birthday. pretty much an all-weekend happening to be filled with friends, music and maybe a drink or two. its been a hell of a year! see you when i’m 28!

ps: happy birthday to merge records, who turn 17 this weekend! [i think] mmm, barely legal…

from one nicholas krill, who is seemingly always out of the country lately, touring like crazy with his band of spintos:

if you fancy clicking bubbles and voting for things, you might like to know that you can vote for the spinto band’s ‘oh mandy’ music video in the below poll…(the poll is for most interesting thing since Charles Wheatstone cam up with the now famous Wheatstone Bridge — he also invented the concertina!)

any how, please click here and vote OH MANDY
http://www.mtv2europe.com/nmeVote.jhtml