So, this is what happens when I don’t update for a month? Blogosphere, you are so cruel.
Happy Valentines Day <3
This cover of the back-up vocals for M83’s Midnight City MIGHT be better than the original.
MURK AVENUE: I FOUND ICE CUBES 'GOOD DAY'
CLUE 1:
“went to short dogs house,
they was watching Yo MTV
RAPS”
Yo MTV RAPS first aired:
Aug 6th 1988
CLUE 2:
Ice Cubes single “today was a good day” released on:
Feb 23 1993
CLUE 3:
”The Lakers beat the Super
Sonics”
Dates between Yo MTV Raps air date AUGUST 6 1988 and the release of the single FEBRUARY 23 1993 where the Lakers beat the Super Sonics:
Nov 11 1988 114-103
Nov 30 1988 110-106
Apr 4 1989 115-97
Apr 23 1989 121-117
Jan 17 1990 100-90
Feb 28 1990 112-107
Mar 25 1990 116-94
Apr 17 1990 102-101
Jan 18 1991 105-96
Mar 24 1991 113-96
Apr 21 1991 103-100
Jan 20 1992 116-110
CLUE 4:
Dates of those Laker wins over SuperSonics where it was a clear day with no Smog:
Nov 30 1988
Apr 4 1989
Jan 18 1991
Jan 20 1992
CLUE 5:
“Got a beep from Kim, and
she can fuck all night”
beepers weren’t adopted by mobile phone companies until the 1990s. Dates left where mobile beepers were availible to public:
Jan 18 1991
Jan 20 1992
CLUE 6:
Ice Cube starred in the film “Boyz in the hood” that released late Summer of 1991, but was being filmed mid-late 1990 early 1991 and Ice Cube was busy on set filming the movie Jan 18 1991 too busy to be lounging around the streets with no plans. Ladies and Gentlemen..The ONLY day where:
Yo MTV Raps was on air
It was a clear and smogless day
Beepers were commercially sold
Lakers beat the SuperSonics
and Ice Cube had no events to attend was…
JANUARY 20 1992
National Good Day Day-Donovan
Brilliant detective work.
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Miserable (LA Riots Remix)
by Soulwax
Artist: LA Riots
Genre: Electronic, Electro House
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Looking for a DJ set dedicated face-melting remixes at Coachella? You’ve found them. LA Riots may be one of the only artists at Coachella where their remix work is far more recognizable than any of their original tracks. Actually, off the top of my head, I can’t name any of their singles.
But they are certainly a nice way to gently ease you into the electronic spirits — and by gently ease, I mean jolted so hard, you’ll get aural whiplash. Their style of electro may be slowly dying, but LA Riots keeps it going strong by doing what they know best: party hard with wobbly interpretations of the best electro house.
Soulwax - Miserable (LA Riots Remix).mp3
Bonus Round! LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It (LA Riots Remix).mp3 (they make this song at least bearable!)
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Go (feat. Karen O)
by Santigold
album Master of My Make Believe
Artist: Santigold
Genre: Electronic, Hip-hop
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MIA and Santigold could technically be interchangeable; yet, there’s a huge difference between the two: pure energy. Santigold brings it — HARD.
While MIA has… well gone MIA in the past year or so, Santigold has continued to stay somewhat in the spotlight over the years. Always finding great ways to utilize electronic music, Santigold’s style is kept fresh. No cobwebs there! And with a new album coming up soon, there’s no reason to skip out on her performance at Coachella. Santigold’s “Go” featuring Karen O should be enough of a reason to check her out. That song continues to blow me away.
Santigold - Go (feat. Karen O).mp3
Bonus Round! Her newest single, Santigold - Big Mouth.mp3
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Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)
by Gotye
album Making Mirrors
Artist: Gotye
Genre: Indie Rock
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Do you need to see Gotye?
Yup. Do I need to say more? His music speaks for itself.
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know.mp3
Bonus Round! Gotye - Somebody That I Used Know (Myndset Remix).mp3
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Fade Into You
by Mazzy Star
album So Tonight That I May See
Artist: Mazzy Star
Genre: Dream Pop, Shoegaze, Indie Rock
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LTTP. I am definitely late to the party. Only discovering them about a year ago, Mazzy Star WAS an indie legend from the early 90s and so forth, until their inevitable break-up. Back together again in the late 90s and ever-so-quiet since, we unfortunately lost track of this gorgeous band.
Until now: Mazzy Star hopes to prove to the world that their enchanting dreamy tunes are still relevant now with their first 2012 appearance at Coachella. And what perfect timing too, as they prepare to release their newest album since 1996.
Beirut helping The National perform Fake Empire might be the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in today. And I just saw a turtle rescue another turtle off of its back.
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Act On Impulse
by We Were Promised Jetpacks
album In the Pit of the Stomach
Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks
Genre: Indie Rock, Post-Punk
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Honestly, the band’s name along should guarantee a spot in your busy schedule at Coachella. Anything with jetpacks is awesome in my books.
No seriously, jetpacks are awesome. And so is this band. A little dark at times, but they have so much energy that packs a hard punch that will surely send your music senses off the charts. Now, if only they would fly around the stages of Coachella wearing fully-functional jetpacks…
