Archive for July, 2011

Delicate Steve and Zach Hill release song, donate proceeds to charity

Multi-instrumentalist Steve Marion, a.k.a. Delicate Steve, teamed up with drummer Zach Hill for a new song entitled “Many Moods.” Head to Delicate Steve’s Bandcamp page, name your price, and get the track. All proceeds will benefit the Japan Chernobyl Foundation, an organization helping

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Black Moth Super Rainbow is back

After a two-year hiatus, Black Moth Super Rainbow has returned with a new lineup comprising members of Tobacco, Seven Fields of Aphelion, Dreamend, and Iffernaut. A new album, tentatively titled Psychic Love Damage, is in the works. In the meantime, you can purchase the expanded edition of Da

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Video Premiere: Lanu’s "Fall" (feat. Megan Washington)

Lanu: Her 12 Faces (Tru Thoughts, 4/19/11) Lanu: "Fall" (feat. Megan Washington) (Download on Bandcamp) The latest full-length from Australian producer/multi-instrumentalist Lanu (a.k.a. The Bamboos' Lance Ferguson), Her 12 Faces, has been covered extensively on ALARM (here, here, here, and h

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Popdose at Kirkus Reviews: Neil Peart Can’t Pretend A Stranger Is A Long Awaited Friend

Kirkus Reviews, founded in 1933, is a venerable institution in the media world, serving as the industry bible for bookstore buyers, librarians, and ordinary readers alike for more than 75 years. As part of the Kirkus Book Bloggers Network, a rotating crew of your favorite Popdose writers will grace

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Rob Smith Can’t Say No: Smoke Fairies

The original “smoke fairies” were silent film actress Gladys Hulette and another, unidentified pixie, who tormented smoker Paul Panzer in the 1909 silent short Princess Nicotine. The film’s action is typical of the era, full of slapstick comedy and winsome charm, but its use of pri

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Video: EA Sports Previews NCAA Football ’12

Rest assured gentlemen (and ladies who enjoy the art of pigskin), football is in the air and the aroma smells damn good. For those anticipating the release of EA Sports’ NCAA Football ’12, the wait is in its final stages as the next installment of everyone’s favorite college footb

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Gorilla Zoe – “Work” Video

Gorilla Zoe’s still out here grindin’, putting his stamp on his product and continually pushing it to the masses. Today’s effort includes the visuals for the Zaytoven-produced track “Work,” directed by Figz! for Figvrati Films. Zoe’s King Kong is on iTunes now.

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Tiger Woods’ Big Announcement…

…Turned out to be absolutely nothing at all. The much hyped conference was just a statement saying that Tiger and his agent Mark Steinberg would be taking their talents to Excel Sports Management, current home to A-list names like Derek “3-Stacks” Jeter and Blake Griffin. Woop-dee-fricking-do

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Jae Millz Feat. Lil Wayne – “Forever Winning”

Jae Millz and his Young Money boss Weezy team up for “Forever Winning,” set to be featured on Millz’ upcoming release, Nothing Is Promised. The bass-heavy track works but I’ve come to realize that the Charlie Sheen form of “winning” has run its course and using t

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NBA Lockout Report: Paul Pierce, The High Stakes Poker Player

As Andrew Bynum tries his hand at becoming Mike Tyson XL, Paul Pierce is keeping himself busy during the NBA lockout by playing cards. A participant in the 2011 World Series of Poker held in Vegas, Pierce is reportedly cleaning up, more than doubling his earnings in a single session of play. Pierce

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