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Q&A With Kick Ass Star Christopher Mintz-Plasse
April 12th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Kick Ass opens in theaters across America on Friday, and this month’s issue of Death + Taxes features Christopher Mintz-Plasse and his co-star Clark Duke in an exclusive cover story and interview. Make the jump for the story by D+T Managing Editor Isaac Lekach, and for some quick verbal punches between the superstars who would be superheroes. (Photos by Ray Lego.) Read the rest of this entry »
Interview: Kathleen Bryson, Winner of Monsters Of Folk Video Contest
March 29th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Supergroup Monsters Of Folk (Conor Oberst, Jim James, M Ward and Mike Mogis) held a contest for fans to make a music video for their song “Dear God.” Loads were made. Some great, some not so great–but of course, the best prevailed. The boys chose filmmakers Kathleen Bryson and Nele Hecht’s effort. Watch it here if you haven’t seen it yet. And visit the jump for our interview with Bryson.
Interview: The Silent League
March 29th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
“One need not listen to Silent League music for very long to come to the conclusion that we are huge fans of Electric Light Orchestra,” explains the band’s singer Justin Russo of their brand of pop. It’s true. The galactic love story detailed in “Yours Truly, 2095” off their third album …But You’ve Always Been The Caretaker is a dead giveaway. And the delicate timbre of Russo’s vocals also brings Mercury Rev, of which Russo was once a member, to mind. But Russo and his cohorts (which include producer and Stars Like Fleas founder Shannon Fields) channel their influences gracefully here and create something distinct and wonderful on its own. Visit the jump for our online-exclusive interview with Russo and Fields.
Ticket Giveaway: Lovvers (Attention Los Angeles)
March 8th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
We’ve got some tickets to give away for Lovvers’ show at the Echo in Los Angeles on March 10th (Wednesday). All you have to do is click here and enter to win. Boom! It’s that easy. Local homies Abe Vigoda and The Black Apples will join the UK rockers. 8$ advance, 10$ at the door–but potentially FREE thanks to our friends at Wichita Recordings. Don’t miss it.
Music Video: Love Is All "Kungen"
February 26th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
On March 23rd, Polyvinyl will release Love Is All’s new record Two Thousand And Ten Injuries. The lovely Swedes will be touring North America immediately following the release of their album. For a list of the tour dates please click after the jump. And do click here to see their new video for the song “Kungen.” We’re not exactly sure what a “Kungen” is, but think it might be related to World of Warcraft. Anyone know what’s up? Holler at your boys. Read the rest of this entry »
Twitter Feed Gets CBS Show
February 22nd, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Twitterer @shitmydadsays has apparently inked a deal with CBS to bring his father’s quips to the boob tube. Not only that–but William Shatner will allegedly star in it. If you haven’t been following the tweets, you should still be able to deduce what you’re in for based on the handle alone. Not that we have the power to make your dreams come true, or anything–but what other Twitterer would you like to see get a TV show or ink a book deal? My vote: @FATJEW
Music Video: Tunng "Hustle"
February 22nd, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Click here to watch a music video that gives a whole new meaning to getting a number at the deli. It’s for the song “Hustle” off Tunng’s forthcoming …And Then We Saw Land. The record, the band’s fourth, will be released via Thrill Jockey on April 6th. Click here for more info.
Music Video: Bobby Birdman "You'd Be Surprised"
February 18th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Los Angeles’ laptop wizard Bobby Birdman recently released his highly enjoyable new record New Moods on Fryk Beat records. His press release says the album will “Change your world.” We’d never make Zach Braff-like promises, but we do think it’s pretty freakin’ good. Click here to watch his new video for “You’d Be Surprised,” which stars current touring mates YACHT. For a complete list of tour dates please visit the jump!
Jenny Slate at UCB in L.A. Tomorrow!
February 10th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Saturday Night Live and Bored To Death‘s Jenny Slate will be appearing on stage tomorrow night at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in Los Angeles. Slate’s show, entitled Jenny Slate: Dead Millionaire, is described on the UCB site as a “one lady show” set at her funeral. We’re not sure exactly what to expect, but will be there with bells on. For ticket info and other details click here. Peep the flyer after the jump!
THIS Los Angeles, Opening Soon
February 10th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Here’s a photo photographer (and D+T contributor) Jeremy Weiss just sent us. He took on his cell phone while setting up for THIS Los Angeles’ first opening. We’re not sure, but we believe one of the people in the frame is Weiss’s wife and collaborator Claire. The collective, of which the Weisses are affiliated with, will unveil works of a slew of L.A. based artists (way too many to list here) this Friday from 7-10 pm. Click here for more info. Here to watch the promo video. And yes, we recommend going–for a good time.
Music Video: St. Vincent "Laughing With A Mouth Of Blood"
February 8th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
The comedy duo known as ThunderAnt star in St. Vincent’s new video for “Laughing With A Mouth Of Blood.” ThunderAnt is Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney and SNL‘s Fred Armisen. Watch them creep Ms. Annie Clark here and watch their other bits here.
Hot Chip To Play Myspace Secret Show
February 4th, 2010 by Isaac Lekach
Where’s my Chippy? Hot Chip are playing a Myspace Secret show in NYC this Friday. Click here for more details. DFA’s Free Energy will open.
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