Chrismas on Mars: Dumb Art

Those are Wayne's words, not mine. But, I actually can't wait to see this movie. It took a long time, it was shot in OKC and I'm sure it's really weird since it's Wayne's pet project.

Regardless, you can read an interview with the main Lip himself about the making and meaning of the movie here. (EW)

Tonight's Shows

The Helio Sequence are playing at The Loft. Doors at 8:30, $10/12. I highly recommend this one.

The Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead (mp3)
The Helio Sequence - Everyone Knows Everyone (mp3)
The Helio Sequence - Can't Say No (mp3)

The Easy Cure, nee, the Cure are playing at American Airlines Center. Or as Randy Galloway calls it, the ADD. Won't be seeing this one tonight...should be a great one though. I saw them last time they were in town.

The Cure - Just Like Heaven (Live/mp3)

The Watson Twins - Just Like Heaven (mp3)

More Free NIN Stuff!

I think Trent Reznor has quickly picked up what Radiohead started. Sure, he has perfected the "Radiohead model" of selling your wares online. But, he actually gives them a reason to buy something. He's quickly turning into a promotion genius.

His latest venture is Lights in The Sky, which consists of bands opening up for him, er, Nine Inch Nails. If I were part of Does It Offend You, Yeah? I would be super-stoked about this. It's a great way to expose new artists to his older fans.

The best part is it's for free, y'all! You can get it here. (Ultra8021)

Tracklisting:

A Place To Bury Strangers - To Fix The Gash in Your Head
Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars (mp3)
Crystal Castles - Crimewave (Crystal Castles vs. HEALTH)
Deerhunter - Like New
Nine Inch Nails - Echoplex

My Morning Jacket on Black Cab Sessions

Jim James and Carl Broemel sing "Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. 2" for the Black Cab Sessions.

I like Jim's electronic instrument thingy he plays with. Does anyone know what that thing is?

Fleet Foxes

I can't really tell you how into this band I am.  Almost as much as I'm into SSLYBY.  But, that's for another time.  

I got this album last week in the mail and I've been listening to it non-stop ever since.  I listen to it while playing Madden, on the back patio drinkin', driving around town running errands...non-fucking-stop.  

If you were excited about the promise their Sun Giant EP held, then you will love the new LP.  It runs the gamut from folk-rock, to southern rock-ish type numbers to straight-up folky tunes.  Love it!

Yes, the My Morning Jacket/Band of Horses comparisons are going to come.  But, they pull off better harmonies than Jim James has ever attempted.  I can't wait to see them live and see if it's studio magic or if they got the chops!

Fleet Foxes - Sun It Rises (mp3)

Fleet Foxes - Ragged Wood (mp3)

The Black Keys at The Granada

Is anyone as excited about the Keys playing Dallas as I am?  I missed them the last time they were in town.  But, I won't miss it this time!  

They added this show recently before their ACL stop, so, be there or be square!

9/26/08 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater

The Black Keys - I'm Glad (mp3)