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Bang Bang!

Long overdue post!

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Ed Bangers /Music

Justice - Planisphère (Final)
Busy P - To Protect and Entertain (So Me Get Naked Remix)
Scenario Rock - Both Gotta Move On (SebastiAn Remix)

So this french douchebag called Pedro Winter decides it would be a good idea to start a record label for French Electro Acts. He signs on obscure DJs like Daft Punk that samples a lot of 80's funk and Justice that builds an album inspired by Michael Jackson. And by then, everyone's like, wtf, who are these french guys capitalizing on American Pop culture? Why are they s00000 good? Le Bangers graced Webster Hall with their presence on Thursday last week (or pretty much Friday on Halloween since the doors opened so late). And here's how it was...

So Me
Though better known as "the guy who makes all the Banger's album art and videos," So Me's DJ set was definitely enjoyable as the first opening act. People started dancing rowdy from the beginning to the albeit typical Ed Banger sound.

He's the mastermind behind Justice's sweet morphing graphic tee music video for D.A.N.C.E



SebastiAn
One of the edgier bangers, his remixes are little more than what I can usually handle. Surprisingly, his DJ set was more approachable as he played many tributes to iconic American music. I think he had some Biggie and MGMT in the mix.

Justice
Although I didn't get to talk to Juicetees personally this time, I was able to appreciate the show under better circumstances. First of all, I wasn't trashed to the point I couldn't keep my eyes open. But more important, I wasn't crushed under the ridiculous sea of bodies (I'm pretty sure it hit more than max capacity in that club in Korea). Overall, it was an enjoyable show with a pretty solid mix.

They've recently released a new EP, Planisphere. It's not too great, but its very "Justice," if you know what I mean.

Busy P
It's surprisingly a good idea to have another act after the headlining DJ set. This way, you don't feel this void once the show is done, and you can enjoy the dance floor without having to worry about soaking your shirt in a stranger's bolidy fluids.

There are some more Ed Banger artists worth mentioning, but one of my favorites are Mr. Oizo. Also, Daft Punk used to be signed to this label but not anymore.

Party at the Hospital!

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Health and Health // Disco /Music

Lost Time (Picture Plane Rmx) - Health
Crimewave (Crystal Castles Vs Health) - Health
Triceratops (Cfcf Rmx) - Health

Noise rock? Not interested. Oh wait, a remix album? That's what I'm talking about!

I only found out about Health through their collaboration with Crystal Castles for Crimewave. Apart from annoying the hell out of me as noise rock band, they've created a remix entity called Health//Disco on myspace, just featuring material from their remix record.

If you think A Place To Bury Strangers is remotely listenable, maybe you wouldn't mind Health's original material. But I'll just stick to the Disco... an electro remix can cure almost any song!

Soda 2.0

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Pepsi /Food
I read on HRO about the new Pepsi logo designs. Seems to be following the Web 2.0 aesthetic. Pepsi Cola is a poseur of all kinds - first it was the red-blue-thingy of the Korean flag and now it's this totally overdone web design language.

I LIKE!

Must Trash Part II

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Good Dick /Movie
Cast: Jason Ritter, Marianna Palka
Release: 10/17/08

Hehe!

Just Buried /Movie
Cast: Rose Byrne, Jay Baruchel
Release: 10/3/08 (Limited) - No longer in theaters :(

I don't get it. Are they killing people? Seems like it got a horrible rating but I love the cast.

The Pleasure of Being Robbed /Movie
Cast: Bunch of random people...
Release: 10/3/08 - No longer in theaters :(

I'm intrigued...

Doubt /Movie
Cast: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Release: 12/12/08 (Limited)

s0000 intense!

Must Trash Part I

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Zack and Miri Make a Porno /Movie
Cast: Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks
Release: 10/31/08

Awwwkwaaard!

Christmas on Mars /Movie
Cast: The Flaming Lips
Release: 9/12/08 (New York)

The flaming lips of aliens...

The Lucky Ones /Movie
Cast: Rachel McAdams, Michael Peña, Tim Robbins
Release: 9/26/08 - No longer in theaters :(

Need to catch this on DVD I guess.

Sunshine Cleaning /Movie
Cast: Amy Adams, Emily Blunt
Release: 3/13/09 (Limited)

Big Miss Sunshine?

CMJ: Friday at Glasslands Gallery [10/24/08]

So I get off the L train on Bedford Ave, and as I enter the twilight zone of Billyburg, I remember that forget to bring a fake ID. "Shit, shit! How the hell am I getting into this 21+ show?" After freaking out for a bit, I just decided to go and make up some excuse about having lost my ID, but I was still nervous as I walked to the venue. But once I saw the obscure entrance to Glasslands Gallery (we spent about 3 minutes trying to figure out if it really was the entrance), I was 300% sure they wouldn't give a shit even if I looked like I were prepubescent. And I was right, they just stamped my hand with no questions at all. What is with this 21+ nonsense? America is wack.

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Netherfriends /Music

Netherfriends - Tac Tac
Netherfriends - Stop Smoking Asshole Cigarettes

This Chicago based band lists their music under Psychedelic, Pop, and K-POP in their myspace page. But the only Korean thing about the band is their former Korean member and a track that alludes to the Korean War. Well I'm not too good at describing music (more of a visual arts person really...) and explaining Netherfriend's combination of psychedelic, experimental, noise rock is pretty much beyond my mental capacity. But I can tell you that it's all weird, good, and fun at the same time.

Yet another band to keep a look out on. Buy them on iTunes!

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Miracles of Modern Science /Music

Miracles of Modern Science - MR2
Miracles of Modern Science - Eating Me Alive

I've posted about MOMS before. Great show! It's very entertaining live. Here's a more detailed summary of the show by the-more-serious-music-lover-M. They released their EP this week at amazingwow, go go download!