nirvana @ off the record 10/24/91(via blogsandiego)

nirvana @ off the record, san diego, ca. (video)


i saw nirvana at a bosnia anti-rape benefit @ the cow palace (!) in san francisco. it was pretty late period nirvana, huge venue- the breeders opened. but it's funny how nirvana is recognizable as a west coast "club" level band prior to their explosion as a multi platinum selling hit machine. for example, in the san francisco area, they played gilman street on multiple(?) occasions.

this in-store performance for now re-located off the record at their old hillcrest location is a document of rock history. enjoy! kudos to blogsandiego- go check out the original post whenyou get a chance.

(amended) 2007 Coachella Hot List (minus) Erol Alken (plus) Lily Allen

Lily Allen Smile Gutter Remix Video


above video is by noted baltimore club dj aaron lacrate- both the remix and the video itself, which is pretty funny.

i've been lax on my coachella coverage but i did want to note that erol alken is no longer playing, and he was on my 2007 coachela hot list, so i needed a replacement. i'm going to go with the obvious choice- lily allen. she's just so darling and filthy at the same time.



2007 Coachella HOT LIST
Cat Dirt Sez

Happy Mondays: hello? awesome.
The Good, the Bad and the Queen: my acknowledgment to indie blogger nation.
Jarvis Cocker: Oh I'm so excited about this. will he do pulp songs?
DJ Shadow: 2007 Official Coachella Nostalgia Award
Richie Hawtin: Representing Techno!
Ghostface Killah: should be hilarious
Justice: Is this the fluokids/discobelle/bigstereo tent?
MSTRKRFT: Is this the fluokids/discobelle/bigstereo tent?
Digitalism: Is this the fluokids/discobelle/bigstereo tent?
Lily Allen: replaces Erol Alken
Girl Talk: Is this the fluokids/discobelle/bigstereo tent?
Klaxons: Is this the fluokids/discobelle/bigstereo tent?
Tokyo Police Club: 2007 Official Cory Kennedy Watch Site
Pop Levi: 8.0 on pitchfork AND played with Fifty on Their Heels in Los Angeles at the hear gallery, yeah scarlett casanova!

show review: mira cook @ the habitat

this is mira's official picture from the san diego city ballet website, where she is a dancer and choreographer.

apologies for using the up and up ballet photo, but i can't find a myspace or anything. i will replace it if someone gets me a more appropriate pic.

last night was another show at the habitat- i didn't mention it in advance, because, frankly, they don't need anymore attendees. the place is packed up! the habitat is my favorite place to see shows in san diego right now- interesting acts, mellow vibe, great atmosphere. i didn't really have anything in mind last night when i strolled over around nine, just wanted to see what was up.

what was up was mira cook. mira cook is a ballet dancer and singer/songwriter. unlike most singer/songwriter types, mira does not accompany herself on guitar... instead- she uses a looping device to sing along with her own voice.

all in all, i thought she was pretty fucking brilliant- best new artist 2007 san diego music nominee for sure (well, if there is any justice in this world, and we all know there isn't). stylisticly, she lies somewhere in between vespertine era bjork, steve reich and early liz phair. is that enough to get you interested? she was amazing last night.

truly a unique sound and a compelling artistic vision that, in mind view, transcends the parameters of pop music (although there is pop appeal).

i can't wait to see here again- my only question is- when is her next show? everyone needs to see mira cook to get a feel for the eerie power of her songwriting and presentation.


mira cook bed room recordings(?) book of love(cover)(YSI)(MP3)

mira cook bed room recordings(?) track 4(YSI)(MP3)