Die Antwoord Has Five Albums Already Planned

South African hip-hop group Die Antwoord has five albums up its sleeve that are ready to go, according to Consequence of Sound.The first album in their line of releases is $O$, which they named “because if we didn’t make it with this album we were gonna be f*cked,” Ninja said.The…

What’s Selling: Hoodlums Music and Movies

Bring in Le Noise, bring in da funk.Neil Young stole the top spot on the chart this week at Hoodlums Music and Movies.Guitar king Eric Clapton also made the list with his latest album, as did classic rocker Robert Plant with his most recent release. English indie pop band Mumford…

Sufjan Stevens: The Age of Adz

As always, with such a creative leap forward, Adz is not without its controversy. But an album like Adz is what keeps both critics and the public on their toes, forcing them to shift their mindset to adjust to Stevens’ new work.What the rest of the critics are saying:…

The Old 97’s: The Grand Theatre, Volume One

Artist: The Old 97’sTitle: The Grand Theatre, Volume OneRelease date: October 12Label: New WestThe Old 97’s hold a special place in my heart. Back in 1998, they very nearly singlehandedly shook me out of post-breakup depression. After a couple of months of moping, I drove to Chicago from my home…

Ten Songs That Make Me Hate Music

​We all have those select few songs we can’t stand. Songs that, when they come on your car stereo, make you seriously consider jerking the car into a ditch just to make the pain stop. Songs that a wily FBI profiler could blast at us to stop a hostage situation.Not…

E-40 – The Server

Song: E-40, “The Server”Context: E-40 will be at Marquee Theatre tonight with Tech N9ne. This is the first single off E’s new album Revenue Retrievin’: Night Shift…

Jack Johnson Plays Under the Stars at Cricket Wireless Pavilion

@tekakwitha​Jack Johnson may be one of the most mellow artists around, but his show at Cricket Wireless Pavilion last night got people on their feet for a full 2-hour-long performance. He even hooked a lucky couple up with a concert marriage proposal–that’s sure to be a great memory. Here is…

Jack Johnson at Cricket Wireless Pavilion Last Night

Jack JohnsonOctober 10, 2010Cricket Wireless PavilionLast night’s Jack Johnson show was like an episode of late night television where the host casually invites all his famous friends to chill on stage with him. The stage gradually got more crowded with the Brushfire Records family as he played on.Jack kicked off…

Cee-Lo Gives a Big ‘F*ck You’ to the Music Industry

It turns out that Cee-Lo Green’s song “F*ck You” isn’t about a girl at all, but rather about the music industry, according to NME.”I was in a place where subconsciously, my ‘f*ck you’ was aimed at the industry itself,” Cee-Lo told NME. “You have to be kind, you have to…

Caribou at The Clubhouse Last Night

CaribouClubhouse Music VenueOctober 9, 2010Canadian electronic act Caribou is essentially only one person, Dan Snaith. At least in the studio. When Snaith, who I was lucky enough to interview for this week’s print edition hits the road, however, he is joined by bandmates.The question is what they do. How do…

Deerhunter: Halcyon Digest

Artist: DeerhunterTitle: Halcyon DigestRelease date: September 28Label: 4ADLove this record. Totally unfamiliar with the band’s previous output but was under the impression they were a confrontational, noisy, quasi-experimental outfit. Turns out, Deerhunter are pure pop. Granted, it’s art-damaged pop, but it sounds fantastic. Like a thousand other bands you’ve heard…

Phantogram – Turn It Off

​Song: Phantogram, “Turn It Off” Context: Electronica duo Phantogram performs at Rips Ales & Cocktails (note, Stateside Presents says that’s a “*NEW VENUE*”) tonight. Phantogram – Turn It Off by TNastee…

Kanye West: Still the Busiest Mofo in America

Kanye West has been in music news nearly every day for the past week. You’d think this guy was taking over the world or something.’Ye has been releasing a new track every week on his Twitter (@kanyewest) and has named the weekly occasion G.O.O.D. Fridays. Collaborations have included Chris Brown,…

Toni Braxton Up to Her Eyes in Unbelievable Debt

R&B singer Toni Braxton has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy again, according to TMZ. She owes between $10 million and $50 million.The companies to which she is indebted include Tiffany & Co., AT&T, The Four Seasons Hotels, and Neiman Marcus. Maybe diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend after all.On top…

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at US Airways Center Last Night

Jonathan McNamara​Tom Petty and The HeartbreakersUS Airways CenterOctober 7, 2010Phoenix fans had to wait a few extra weeks to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Once the veteran heartland rocker took the stage, though, they didn’t have to wait for the hits. Petty came out swinging, opening with four of…