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I thought this video was pretty funny. Wouldn't the news be a lot more entertaining if it was done like this?

Mick Foley, Finally Champ Again

Sunday night in Philadelphia Mrs. Foley's baby boy won his fourth World Heavyweight Title at TNA's Pay Per View event Lockdown. I'm not much of a TNA fan (more partial to WWE) but when I heard that Mick Foley and Sting were in the main event, I had to attend. TNA has some classic guys on their roster including; Jeff Jarret (who actually started the TNA brand), Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner (both who are about 50+), Rhino,Kurt Angel, and Philly's own Dudley Boyz (known as 3D) to name a few. I figured it would be worth while because I grew up watching a lot of these guys.

The event as a whole was pretty entertaining and there were a some pretty good matches. The best overall match was absolutely 3D's Philly Street Fight match against the tag team Beer Money Inc. Also, for some reason, in the event's pre-show Danny Bonaduce wrestled in a match (yeah you know, this guy). Although, the highlight of the night for me was seeing Mick Foley finally win another World Title and getting to pat him on the back after his win. Sure he is old now and the match wasn't that fantastic but he has been one of my favorite wrestlers since I was a kid and I've loved all of his personas over the years (Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love). It was just a really great moment that I will always remember. Thanks Mick.

I'll leave you with a classic clip of when Mick did it the first time (with a little help from Stone Cold Steve Austin).

Record Store Day

Today, April 18th, 2009 is Record Store Day. Get out and support your local record stores. Check out the official Record Store Day website HERE

Living Inside The Speaker

This is a documentary about the rise of Dubstep music in the underground of Bristol, England. Dubstep is a sort of sub-genre of electronic music that came out of the UK garage scene. The music focuses on drum and bass, off time syncopated rhythms, and has a more dark feel to it than other techno or electronica music. If you want to learn some more about it check out the ole Wiki page on Dubstep.

Those crazy Brits.

Watch or Download the documentary HERE

Get Em' !

Listen to this. Dance around a little. Go ahead. It's okay

bonastic - Ludi-Boman

Download it HERE

HOLY FUCK !!!!!!!!

I heard about this band a few years back and for some reason, I happen to enjoy the crazy-electro-punk-jam-tronic noise that they make.











Lovely Allen







And they are on tour! Check em out!

06.16.09 Pilot Light · Knoxville TN · w/ Crocodiles
06.15.09 Drunken Unicorn · Atlanta GA · w/ Crocodiles
06.14.09 Bottletree · Birmingham AL · w/ Crocodiles
06.13.09 Spanish Moon · Baton Rouge LA · w/ Crocodiles
06.12.09 Walter's · Houston TX · w/ Crocodiles
06.11.09 Mohawk · Austin TX · w/ Crocodiles
06.10.09 Lounge On Elm · Dallas TX · w/ Crocodiles
06.08.09 Plush · Tucson AZ · w/ Crocodiles
06.07.09 Casbah · San Diego CA · w/ Crocodiles
06.06.09 Troubadour · Los Angeles CA · w/ Crocodiles
06.05.09 Bottom of the Hill · San Francisco CA · w/ Crocodiles
06.04.09 Doug Fir · Portland OR · w/ Crocodiles
06.03.09 Nightlight Lounge · Bellingham WA · w/ Crocodiles
05.31.09 7th Street Entry · Minneapolis MN · w/ Crocodiles
05.30.09 Empty Bottle · Chicago IL · w/ Crocodiles
05.29.09 Magic Stick · Detroit MI · w/ Crocodiles
05.28.09 Grog Shop · Cleveland OH · w/ Crocodiles
05.27.09 RNR Hotel · Washington DC · w/ Crocodiles
05.25.09 At Kungfu Necktie · Philadelphia PA · w/ Crocodiles
05.24.09 Ottobar · Baltimore MD · w/ Crocodiles
05.23.09 Bowery · New York NY · w/ Crocodiles
05.22.09 Music Hall · Brooklyn NY · w/ Crocodiles
05.21.09 Middle East Upstairs · Boston MA · w/ Crocodiles
05.16.09 Butlins Holiday Resort Minehead · Somerset UK · ATP w/ the Breeders

New Dave Matthews Band Single

The Dave Matthews Band has just made their new single, "Funny The Way It Is" available for download on their official site (this week only). This is the first single off of their upcoming Album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, stated to be released on June 2nd. This will be the band's first album since the passing of saxophonist Leroi Moore and its title is named after and dedicated to him.
In my opinion, it's a pretty solid song. I think it's a good mix of a bit of the old DMB as well as a good indication of where they have been heading.

Regarding the new album Dave Matthews' himself has stated, "This is a good record. Even people who don't like the Dave Matthews Band are going to like this record- and if they don't, then they just don't like music" (from Rolling Stone). I guess we'll see if he is right when the new album comes out. Until then, enjoy the single and catch them on tour.

On a side note, due to the tragic death of saxophonist Leroi Moore last year, Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones fame has officially joined the DMB and will be touring with them this Summer.

Check out their tour dates HERE

Into The Presence

I just had the pleasure of catching the relatively new band Into The Presence last evening in the intimate setting of The M Room in Philadelphia. If you haven't heard of them yet, there is a good chance you'll recognize the band's drummer, Tim Alexander, from the bands Primus and A Perfect Circle. The band has a sort of Muse + Queen, classic rock+ progressive type sound which I found to be quite exciting and different from a lot of the modern rock that's been coming out as of late. The band's singer and guitarist, Luis Carlos Maldonado, has an extremely powerful and captivating voice, and the guy can absolutely play as well (he did get into The University of Arizona's music school when he was 12). Adding to the band's sound are sisters Paz and Ana Lenchantin each playing electric bass and cello respectively. The cello adds an interesting dynamic to the band's sound while Paz's bass playing locks in and complements Alexander's drumming extremely well.

Last night was my first incite into this band and I was very impressed with what I saw. I hope they continue onward and gain some of the exposure they deserve.

They are currently taking up a Tuesday night residency at The M Room in Philadelphia as well as a Wednesday night residency at Pianos in New York. If you are in the area, I would suggest checking them out.

Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels

Last night marked the 25th Anniversary of Wrestlemania and overall it was pretty decent but this Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels match was fantastic. It reminded me of the old school classic matches from back in the day. Here are two videos of part of this soon to be classic. Check em out!

Before The Music Dies

This is a great documentary about the music industry. It contains a lot of interviews with various artists and fans from across the country and explains a good deal about the decline in radio, artist development, and the music "business" as a whole. Check it out.



Thanks Hulu and Daily Swarm.

New Flaming Lips Album !!!!!

(from Rolling Stone's Spring/Summer Music Preview)

"After the Flaming Lips' Steven Drozd failed to sell his Oklahoma house last year, the band turned the empty home into a temporary recording studio. "We're capturing more immediate kinds of rock sounds there," says frontman Wayne Coyne. "It's different than the computer-generated beats of the last couple of records." The group is re-teaming with longtime producer Dave Fridmann for its 12th LP — and has already written enough material for a double album, which Coyne describes as "Plastic Ono-era John Lennon mixed with Bitches Brew-era Miles Davis."

I can't wait to hear this. Their last 3 albums have been fantastic (Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots ranks up among the very top of my favorite albums) and most of their older albums are pretty solid as well (although some of their early work is a little rough) Definitely looking forward to this record.

Fast AND Furious?

I'm just curious. Why start off with a movie called, "The Fast and The Furious" and then eight years later (after 2 sequels, ingeniously titled "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift") follow up with yet another movie simply called "Fast and Furious" (leaving out the "THEs". Is there really that big of a draw for another sequel or is Hollywood really that uncreative and starving for ideas? But hey, cars and driving fast is cool...right? (i think so at least, but come on)
With yet another sequel there are undoubtedly going to be some people trying some stupid things such as.......

This


Or This


Or This


Or Even This !!!


Or THIS

(okay maybe not that)

But Maybe Something Like This

Sick

Arsenal Vs. Tech 9 Battle

Les Claypool Presents The Oddity Faire - A Mutated Mini Fest

Les Claypool is about to wrap up his Oddity Faire tour with only two shows left. This Friday March 27th in Philadelphia at the Electric Factory and Saturday March 28th in New York at Terminal 5. He has also just released a new album entitled, "Of Fungi and Foe" which you can purchase HERE.

Here's a radio spot for the Electric Factory show.

54 Seconds of Electro-Tech-Trance Madness

listen to this and feel free to dance around like a fool.

ludiboman - Ludi-Boman

Download it HERE