We swear this isn't an ironic listening. We love Beyoncé and 4. OK, we might unironically skip straight to track 5, 'Party', produced by Kanye West and with rap by Andre3000, because we ain't no stay-home-mums that need all those ballads about being broken hearted and finding the right person. But, after that, the album turns into a beautiful compilation of classic r'n'b, soul and a bit of sweat-inducing booty tracks - not too many though - that sound surprisingly courageous considering the actual state of pop music. And for that, we bow down and hail Queen B. P.S. Get the deluxe version, for those extra couple of amazing tracks.
The name of this label has been interpreted in many ways; from 'bass-seekey' to 'base-ike', but the correct way describes exactly what this label is about: BASIC. Bassike delivers easily breezily cut staples with an interesting little twist that keeps them from being your run of the mill. For those that live in climates like that of Australia (where Bassike hails from) or Brazil, you'll know how easy it is to make fashion faux pas when the weather gets hot and the prospect of wearing anything but a bathing suit becomes slightly unappealing; Bassike is all and everything you need.
Before watching HBO's Game of Thrones, I assumed the series would tend a bit more towards the blood-dripping Danish movie Valhalla Rising rather than fairy-tale stories a lá 'Lord of the Rings'; and for that I didn't really like the series at the beginning. But slowly, I found myself submitting to tales of bad kings, midget juggernauts, savage warriors and... dragons. And that happened probably because there aren't exactly good guys and bad guys here, like there are in Tolkien stories - and that is, of course, a simplification of his work. Another reason I relented to this series is because of the intriguing political backstage element that leads to the ever-happening dance of thrones. Oh, and did I mention the gratuitous nekkid-ness?
Of the slew of new spots having opened up in Sydney in the last six months, The Norfolk on Cleveland St in Surry Hills has been one fated with success. Owned by some of the same kids that have brought The Flinders back to life (and currently, it's incredibly quick onset of 'The Norms'), you'll undoubtedly find The Norfolk rammed with all kinds, vying for a bite, a beer and a spot in the garden out back. The aim of the game is to cultivate Aussie pub culture at it's best; and it's doing a pretty decent job so far - if only you could get a table!
Super Sad True Love Story is the third book from the writer of the best selling Absurdistan, Gary Shteyngart. Incidentally, I read him name dropped in Flavorpill's Ultimate Hipster Reading list and in the same sentence as James Franco (they're buds, apaprently) just before I finished his latest offering. Don't let any of that put you off, or take away any of the sad scary brilliance of Super Sad True Love Story; written from the perspective of one 39 year old Lenny Abramov, son of Russian immigrants and in love with the impossibly cute and cruel Eunice Park. A satire that cuts to the bone, Super Sad True Love Story is exactly it's title. And it's good.
3 times Yeah to the Scientist, Philosopher and Black Widow
Wednesday // April 01, 2009 at 19:32 // filed under Music // Art
It's Blitz!
I prefer them raw, but it doesn't mean I don't like them going all new wave on us. Yeah Yeah Yeahs' comeback single ‘Zero' is by now, no news to anyone; the trio added some huge synths, left in some guitar riffs and made a strong (pop) vocal line. Of course there is also a kickass video to match their new sound. The clip was directed by Barney Clay and features the coolest leather jacket ever, as worn by the always amazing Karen O while she sings through San Francisco and livens up some boring places like the local grocery shop. But although great, this isn't news to anyone.
I want to talk about their trilogy Snakesweat. Some would say it's nothing more than another viral to announce the exact day of the album release (It's Blitz! has been out since the 30th of March), but to me it's much more. ‘The Scientist', ‘The Philosopher' and finally ‘The Black Widow' show exactly why YYYs are a great band who try hard to reinvent their sound on every album release. In short, I think one reason why they're such a great band is that they keep trying to evolve in every aspect of their work. It's what makes them so interesting, don't you agree? Check these three virals influenced by ‘60s movies and David Lynch below.
The Black Widow
The Scientist
The Philosopher
‘Zero', the single will be out with remixes from Animal Collective, Erol Alkan, MSTRKRFT and N.A.S.A.. I told you they like to keep things interesting.
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