Saturday, October 8, 2011

SPIN: "Homophobia Haunts Indie Rock"


In light of a recent attack on garage-punk band the Young Lovers, the magazine profiled frontman Brontez Purnell and also placed the spotlight on other gay musicians in indie rock. The article discusses homophobia and stigma often associated with being a gay musician. Head over HERE to read it

bonus trivia: "Diplomat's Son" by Vampire Weekend was written about Rostam.

"Last night I smoked a joint
With my best friend
We found ourselves in bed
When I woke up he was gone..."

Thursday, October 6, 2011

free download: Andrew Bird - Hospital

why yes, Mr Bird, you may sign me up for your email list. wait, I'm already on that. a free mp3 you say? why, don't mind if I do.
this comes from the soundtrack to Norman

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

video: Death Cab for Cutie - "Title and Registration"

this video needs more views. NOW.


I've been spinning Transatlanticism a lot lately.

Girls to play a free in-store at Amoeba SF on Sunday


I miss Amoeba.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011