Last night I saw my friend Jed perform improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade. He just finished the 3rd level course which teaches the Harold. Jed was the best one in the class, but there were a few other very funny people. Maybe we’ll be seeing them talk about pop culture on basic cable in the near future. Good luck kids! In college Jed and I did a photo shoot for our humor magazine that involved Jed in a gorilla costume and me in a pirate costume. We got kicked out of the mall, but it was fun. In lieu of linking to Jed’s blog (he doesn’t have one), he suggested I plug his friend’s site truthinbushout.com.
Now, music talk:
Huge thanks to Matthew and Jere for getting me hooked on Annie. The Norwegian disco princess, not the musical.
“Chewing Gum” is the first single from Annie’s forthcoming Anniemal CD (don’t know if a stateside release is planned). It’s got a rad video you can watch in Windows Media: Hi | Lo
“Me Plus One” is even more infectious. Matthew rightly notes it should be called “Kylie Times Ten.”
If that ain’t your thing, Nick‘s got the brizzand nizzew Destiny’s Child single and Fluxblog‘s got a kick-ass “Kung-Fu Fighting” remix (it’s good, I swear).
Anyway, that’s enough pop music blogging for one day. I owe you guys some serious Music. So the next MP3 post will be about the awesomeness that will be rocking my world Friday night. They’re called Drive-By Truckers.
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I posted an Arlo track today, it’s old, but worth checking out:
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Nerd alert: Not to be “that music nitpicker guy,” but Annie is not a new artist. She, along with her late husband (boyfriend?), had a modest house hit like five years ago called “Greatest Hit.” It’s actually well worth tracking down. It’s based on the hook from Madonna’s “Everybody,” only much cuter.
Drive-By Truckers are the best band in America right now. Really. Can’t wait for your post.
Forget what I wrote above… doesn’t make sense anymore!
> Forget what I wrote above… doesn’t make sense
> anymore!
You were right though — she’s not new. And I’m listening to that track you suggested right now. Thanks. Oh, and PLEASE FIND LE TIGRE’S “I’M SO EXCITED.” I’m so curious to hear that.
The Le Tigre track is amazing. Just plain great. Unfortunately I currently lack the simple ability to upload music. Definitely worth great lengths to procure, though.
as long as the le tigre cover is better than “new kicks”…
witz, that arlo album is one of my favorites. really awesome s. britt sleeve artwork as well.
Love that Arlo as well. Thanks Witz.
No problem, good music today floating around. If you are into Weezer/Rentals/That Dog or soft rock there is this new recording of matt sharp and maya Rudolph — the song’s called “Not Tonight”:
http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/label/pics/mattsharpletter/mattsharp_w_maya.mp3
Uncle Grambo and I were just discussing Annie — pure hottness. Big ups to fluxblog for spreading the word over here.
thanks for the sharp/maya link…listening right now
i love how annie is working with richard x and royskopp. Her dance music is so different and she’s pretty sassy herself.
i’m digging annie, thanks.
did anybody else see Law & Order: SVU last night? i think i saw the lady from Stranger with Candy.
Way good NY area improv:
http://www.possiblesideeffects.com
Greg K. brought the Annie single back from London last month, and he made me spun it at my party… i feel in love right away!
Thanks for the mp3s!
I am taking a leel three at the UCB. I also previously took a class with a guy named jed. I can only assume it is the same guy. Small world, I love the site, keep up the good work.
Mark, yeah Jed and I ran into you at Culture Vultures a few weeks ago. You gave me a gold business card!
love the annie tracks–i’m not so much into the new d.c…a video should probably change that! thanks for the muzak…
Am I the only one that thinks she kinda looks like an Olsen twin in that pic?
Well that’s great, just great. I couldn’t stop listening to that ‘Me Plus One’ song, now it’s stuck in my head!!!
she looks exactly like christina applegate.
im not a fan of the music.
She is a Danielle Dax wannabe.
I actually stumbled across this while looking for info on her and her CD. I heard a couple tracks at my friends place, and they blew my mind. My fave is “Heartbeat.” Any idea if she’s got an official site? Is the full length out yet? Where can I get it?
Cheers, good blog you got here, you may have just got yourself a new reader.
– Will
I actually also stumbled across this site while searching for more information on Annie. I did, however find her website, which is:
http://www.anniemusic.co.uk/
ha ha…I stumbled across this looking for Annie info too (wierd or what?) nice blog…anyone interested should check out Annie’s site- if you like this sort of thing you should also check out Mylo and Freeform Five- they’ve all worked with each other and are making fresh electronic music…
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