Black Lips Get Uncapped
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668474/black-lips-vitaminwater-uncapped.jhtml
The Lips explain how they are helping out some up and coming bands in the music world. “[In] Chicago, we’ve got the Mannequin Men; in Minneapolis, we’ve got Birthday Suits, and we’ve played with them a lot of times over the years. They’re cool. They’re from Japan.”- Jared Swilley on MTV News.
Two of the West Memphis Three Being Released
http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-west-memphis-3-freed,0,5347577.story
I don’t know a whole lot about the details of this story, but from what I gather it is extremely odd. The West Memphis Three were a group of teenagers that were convicted for the brutal murders of three children. Throughout and after the trial there was a heavy chunk of information suggesting that the WM3 were wrongfully accussed of the murders, even celebrity led campaigns have been made from the likes of Johnny Depp and several others over the years. I myself am convinced that there was not enough evidence to convict any of them of the crimes (not necessarily innocent, but not guilty either). Okay, so now the odd thing is that apparently two of the men will be released if they admit to guilt. Whether you think they are guilty, not guilty, or innocent, this makes no sense. Anybody else have any thoughts on this matter?
P.S. check out a great documentary on the WM3 entitled Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996).
Upcoming Releases: Mark Sultan, KK+BBQ, Thee Oh Sees
Mark Sultan might just top Thee Oh Sees in terms of amount of releases in one year. Either way, the good news is that both artists have new records coming out soon.
Sultan has two full-length LPs due out on In The Red — Whenever I Want and Whatever I Want — as well as an EP Livin’ My Life coming via his own label, Sultan Records.
That’s not all for Sultan-related stuff. King Khan & BBQ is releasing its first material in nearly two years: a 7″ that features an original “We Are The Ocean” and a Syd Barrett cover “Terrapin”. Recorded at Moon Studios this past spring. Sultan Records.
And how could a year go by without a Ding-Dongs release? This is Sultan + Bloodshot Bill as you all know. Sultan Records is putting out Lucky Day EP.
Here is the Sultan Records link before I forget.
Now, Thee Oh Sees. Earlier this year, they released Castlemania, which is awesome! Well, In The Red will be soon releasing Thee Oh Sees latest: Carrion Crawler/The Dream LP.
Here is the link to In The Red.
Shitty/Awesome – “Hang Up”
From upcoming release Shitty/Awesome on Guestroom Records!
New Wavves EP – “Life Sux”
Side A
1. Bug
2. I Wanna Be Dave Grohl
3. Nodding Off (Ft. Best Coast)
Side B
1. Poor Lenore
2. Destroy (Ft. Fucked Up)
3. (In The Sand – LIVE) = Bonus Track
Release: September 20
Bunny Episode 2: “Summer Sizzle”
Better Than Something Interview
Better Than Something directors, Alex Hammond and Ian Markiewicz discuss the making of the film, Jay’s story, and his death, amongst other things. I really can’t wait to see this film!
Way Back SOTD: electric eels – “You Crummy Fags”
The greatest U.S punk band ever!
Just kidding, but this is easily one of the most initially catchy (’70s) songs that I’ve heard in a while.
SPIN’s Top Ten Lollapalooza Sets/Lips # 2!
http://www.spin.com/gallery/10-best-sets-lollapalooza-2011?page=9#main
Yessir, Black Lips at #2, should have been #1! Other notables (at least from my perspective as a fan) include Ween (#5), The Pains of Being Pure At Heart (#7), and Bright Eyes (#8).
Kids Like You & Me (KLYAM) 