Neon Indian

Um, wow. I haven't felt like the guy in this video since the 90's. A little jealous...where'd you get that fluff, brahh?! Neon Indian is one of my favorite new emerging artists...pretty synthtastic, I think you will like!

Spinal Tap

...just because it's fucking hilarious.

STONEHENGE!

Ivana XL

On Saturday, I ventured out to The Bell House in Brooklyn for Jonny Leather's birthday festivities, which included an all-day show and his book release (How I Lost My Hearing...check it out at www.JonnyLeather.com). I saw some great performances from Ivana XL, Arms, and several others.

Ivana XL's set particularly caught my attention...her coy, beautifully crafted songs were the perfect accompaniment to a Saturday afternoon full of Guinness + friends at the Gowanus's best new venue. I think we'll all definitely be hearing more from her in the near future.

Check out Ivana's video below, and be sure to check out Jonny Leather's site for more on his book of concert photography, 9 years in the making. I leafed through it at the show...if you pick up a copy, you won't be disappointed!

Chromeoooooo

Love 'em. Not afraid to admit it. They have a great new single, "Night By Night," which you can download here: http://www.greenlabelsound.com.

It will probably find its way into my CMJ set, October 23rd at Glasslands, which you should RSVP to here for reduced entry + 2 hours of FREE ROLLING ROCK: http://www.popgunbooking.com/cmjpartyrsvp/ ;)

Here's a couple live Chromeo vids for yr viewing pleasure...

Life = Crazy. Sorry for the lull, kidz.

What's up yall? I feel like I keep apologizing every other post, but I've been crazy busy as of late. Lots of changes going on here in Brooklyn right now, all for the best. Got some great new roommates, a "love life" (her name is Rachel, and she is very awesome), and oh yeah, one of those "jobs."

I'll be starting at Passionate Marketing next week doing Digital PR/Branding. They're a super exciting boutique marketing firm with some great music+lifestyle+culture type of accounts. They're responsible for breaking Daft Punk when their first record broke back in the 90's, so they're already cool in my book. They've got some other great accounts now, including artists from Atlantic, Warner Brothers, and many more. Also some luxury brands like Gautier. All-around great company it seems, and I can't wait to start. Check 'em out here: www.passionatemarketing.com.

Anyways, so yeah that's about it. Hope things are good on all of your fronts too. Here's a recent clip of Alex Drewchin performing "Friends" live in my living room, at the last Unplugged show we threw last month. I know I sing her praises all the time, but I love her music...and she's a wonderful soul, taboot. You'll love her too. http://www.myspace.com/alexdrewchin.

HEALTH

This is a great new video from the LA-based group HEALTH...the cinematography is fantastic, and the song is pretty rad too.

It's also particularly awesome because my friend Atiya stars in it :)

Die Slow

I am DJing at CMJ!

Yo peoples. just wanted to give you the official word that I'm gonna be spinning music alongside Anamanaguchi, as part of PopGun Booking's CMJ showcase, October 23rd at Glasslands. I am so totally psyched for this. Check out the lineup!

Takka Takka, Darwin Deez, Francis & The Lights, Pattern Is Movement, Let's Wrestle, Bottle Up & Go, and Naked Hearts.

HOLY SHIT! This is gonna be completely raucous start to finish. My Anamanabr0z and I switch off DJing between sets, then we'll each hopefully get a partytime slot late-night after the rest of the artists finish. Can't fucking wait.

RSVP here for reduced entry (which includes free Rolling Rock from 8-10pm!): http://www.popgunbooking.com/cmjpartyrsvp/

$14 at the door, or $10 w/ RSVP. BE THERE. This is my Brooklyn debut...get ready!

Love,

spencerkeazzz

Of Montreal + Fashion Week = AWESOME.

Athens psychedelic-pop darlings Of Montreal are in town this week for a show Friday night at Terminal 5, but were also booked by Thrillist for their invite-only Fashion Week party Wednesday evening at Santos Party House (well done Thrillist!).

OM has been one of my faves for years, and after seeing them at Bonnaroo earlier this summer, you could say I'm fairly ecstatic to see them at Santos (aka my favorite club in NYC!). Check out more info and submit your name for a chance to win tix here:
http://www.thrillist.com/ofmontreal

And here's a couple OM videos to get you all excited inside :)

Suffer For Fashion (how appropriate!)

The Phenomenal Handclap Band

I must admit, I do not like this song. BUT, I do like the concept of the video...it's basic, and well done in my ever-so-humble opinion. I've seen them open for Apes & Androids; their live show is fun, but they've gotta be one of the most awkward looking bands around haha. I don't really understand what "look" they're going for. And what did we all learn after last night's VMAs...image is everything, right? (insert eye roll here)

No offense TPHB, you do know how to write a catchy tune.

www.hijackthemusicindustry.com

After watching tonight's MTV Video Music Awards (of which I did some production work on weeks ago), I became so irate that it compelled me to buy my very first "dot com" ...I am now thrilled to announce that Awesome Video of the Day will be brought to you by http://www.hijackthemusicindustry.com from now on!

PS - My friends at MTV are the shit. Creating this website was by no means a slam on them, just on the state of "pop music" as it stands today...publicity stunts such as this are why...

The xx

Sweet jam from The xx, an emerging band outta London

Andrew WK

I wish Andrew WK was MY weatherman...maybe then I'd actually watch Fox News?

John Lajoie

This video basically sums up all my thoughts on "pop music"

Radio Friendly Song (Jon Lajoie) - watch more funny videos