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Phoenix & Passion Pit, Summerstage 9/25 and 9/26

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:54:05 -0400

Phoenix & Passion Pit, Summerstage 9/25 and 9/26:

French phenom Phoenix brought the sold-out crowd and rocked Central Park both Friday and Saturday nights. The delightful surprise for the uninitiated few was Passion Pit’s show-stealing opening sets….

Arithmetic Williamsburg Style

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:54:05 -0400

Arithmetic Williamsburg Style:

(Daddy’s + Wavves) x The Black Lips = Friday night chaos. My only wish is that, Hipster Runoff, you will treat this with such poetic justice as you have done so before….

Julian Plenti Covers Horse With No Name

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:54:05 -0400

Julian Plenti Covers Horse With No Name:

If you missed this show, I’m sorry. The folks over at the Guggenheim definitely know what they’re doing. Next month’s installment will be showcasing (drum roll please) Yeasayer. So get your tickets,…

'World's Fastest Nudist' Spotted In Williamsburg

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:54:02 -0400

'World's Fastest Nudist' Spotted In Williamsburg:

We don’t have much information on this dude but he claims to be the “current holder of over 400 nude-speed records.” Oh, and he likes risotto, tacos, and exposing his shiny ass in public: Evidently,…

The Daily Footprint 09/28/09

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:54:01 -0400

The Daily Footprint 09/28/09:

North 7th and Bedford Ave…

Livin' For The Rude Dudes, And We're Looking For Local DJs

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:13:11 -0400

Livin' For The Rude Dudes, And We're Looking For Local DJs:

Tonight, after I MoMA MiXX it up with Hercules & Love Affair, you can find me at Legion with the Rude Dudes. If you don’t know, these guys throw one of the best dance parties in the ‘hood. Plus,…

The Daily Footprint 09/25/09

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:45:40 -0400

The Daily Footprint 09/25/09

For all you creative, jobless type reading this from el beit right now

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:45:40 -0400

For all you creative, jobless type reading this from el beit right now:

Blue Mountain Arts is interested in reviewing writings for publication on greeting cards. We are looking for highly original and creative submissions on friendship, family, special occasions,…

Masters of the Universe 2.0

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:45:40 -0400

Masters of the Universe 2.0:

It’s done! This is what I’ve been working on for the last few months, I think it’s the biggest project I’ve done so far. 16 Redesigns of famous Masters of the Universe-characters! I imagined them…

Wavves @ Santos Party House

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:45:39 -0400

Wavves @ Santos Party House:

Santos Party House hosted a loud, sweaty rager last night with the performance of the San Diego-based Wavves. Nathan Williams a.k.a. Wavves, and his new drummer Zach Hill (of the noise-rock band…

How Come No One Does On Ice Anymore?

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:54:31 -0400

How Come No One Does On Ice Anymore?:

Because everyone knows rock shows are always better when performed on ice: Rick Wakeman’s “King Arthur on Ice” - 1975 We want to see Grizzly Bear on ice. Mastadon on ice. Or how about the Pavement…

Ticket Giveaway: Yo La Tengo at Roseland Tomorrow Night

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:54:17 -0400

Ticket Giveaway: Yo La Tengo at Roseland Tomorrow Night:

Read it and weep— this is the last Yo La Tengo show in the greater NY area this year (looks like the Hanukkah shows at Maxwell’s aren’t happening). But have no fear, our dear readers. One of you…

It Came From Brooklyn, Part 2: Julian Plenti at the Guggenheim

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:54:02 -0400

It Came From Brooklyn, Part 2: Julian Plenti at the Guggenheim:

Get ready for the second installation of the Guggenheim’s It Came From Brooklyn series— this time with the honorable Julian Plenti, you know… a.k.a. Paul Banks of Interpol. Much like 2002’s Turn…

Creepiest Work-Out Video You'll Ever See

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:24:24 -0400

Creepiest Work-Out Video You'll Ever See:

And by creepy, I mean wonderful. Evidently this was shot by the late Japanese artist Nagi Noda for the 2004 Athens Olympics. [via Lemdondrop]

Protect Insurance Companies PSA

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:30 -0400

Protect Insurance Companies PSA

Goodbye, Lorimer St. MTA Station Agent

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:15 -0400

Goodbye, Lorimer St. MTA Station Agent:

Guys. I entered my subway stop at Lorimer and Metropolitan today only to discover that our longtime guide, overseer, and friend, is gone. A victim of the draconian MTA cuts, our station agent is…

LOCAL EVENTS: GREENPOINT COMMUNITY FOOD MEETING

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:59:57 -0400

LOCAL EVENTS: GREENPOINT COMMUNITY FOOD MEETING:

My CSA just sent me this notice: Anyone in Greenpoint and Williamsburg who is interested in food justice, access, sustainability and security is invited! This first meeting will be a chance for…

Interview: As Summer Comes To An End, Tanlines Won't Fade

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:59:30 -0400

Interview: As Summer Comes To An End, Tanlines Won't Fade:

Tanlines first popped up on our radar last year with a remix of Telepathe’s “Chrome’s On It”, and shortly thereafter became an actual, well, band. This strictly production based project from…

Tonight (Girly Drum) Tom Tom Magazine Presents...

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:59:10 -0400

Tonight (Girly Drum) Tom Tom Magazine Presents...

Greenpoint Open Studios This Weekend

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:27:34 -0400

Greenpoint Open Studios This Weekend:

Earlier this summer, we all had a chance to enjoy Bushwick Open Studios— A time when people who looked like they definitely didn’t live in Bushwick walked around checking out the local galleries…