if this was a “I’m gonna talk about my feelings” blog…

…I’d vomit all over this puppy.
But I will spare you. For now.

 

I’ve got a lil treat for you Black Lips and King Khan fans coming up tomorrow!

what’s wrong with people?

I check the stats on my flickr pretty consistently and EVERY SINGLE FUCKING DAY someone searches “pepperoni nipples” and my flickr comes up cause of a photo from a party with Steve Aoki and someone stuck a pepperoni on his nipple.

Man on the Moon: End of the Day

Next week sees the release of Kid Cudi’s album Man on the Moon: End of the Day. Took a listen to it, and this would have made some serious contributions to my summer playlist had it been out earlier in the year. But then again, Ottawa never really got to experience summer, so it’ll contribute to the next best thing, my indian summer playlist.

Not only is it a pretty solid listen from beginning to end, it also features some colossal artists including Kanye, Lady Gaga, Common, Ratatat, and MGMT. Man on the Moon: End of the Day is a pretty dynamic piece, ranges from hip hop to indie influence. Not to mention I don’t even know how to describe the last song “Up, Up & Away” or what genre it would fall under. Kinda poppy I guess, but hot damn, it’s catchy.

Two songs that have been on permanent rotation in my itunes for a while have been “Day N Nite” (specifically the JOTS remix) and “Make Her Say”. I’ll be able to add “Cudi Zone” and “Enter Galactic” to the playlist of songs that I will play way too often come it’s release on 15/09/09.

I guess Kid Cudi is up for Best New Artist at the VMAs this weekend. I had no idea he was even that mainstream. Geez, I guess I need to pay more attention. Or get cable.

This photo is chilling. It is an amazing tribute, but it sends chills up my spine.

I had the opportunity to meet him and chat with him a couple times and he’d been nothing but charming and completely down to earth. That seems to be the sentiment across the board when it comes to Adam Goldstein. I’ve read many tributes to the one DJ AM and my heart kind of aches for those who were truly close to him. Eli Escobar’s tribute really gives you an idea of what Adam was like and all his accomplishments over the years. Give it a read.

Other good reads and testimonies about Adam Goldstein can be found here and here and here. A-Trak’s is pretty heartwarming.

everything’s amazing. we’re all generally happy.

Busy, busy week. Thursday was the celebration of the birth of our dear friend Chris. It was intended to be a low-key celebration at Oz Kafe, but then it turned into an alcohol induced coma-causing type evening. I woke up at 8am and was not in good spirits. I also lost my bank card. Got it replaced. Bank card #80. Holy shit.

Friday saw the release of Male Nurse’s “Everything’s Amazing, No One’s Happy” with openers Uncle Cat and Pigeon. One D. Forcier convinced me to meet him in some park and to consume beverages and that he would be there in 10 minutes. I texted him that I would be there in 7. So I went to the infamous Needle Park and waited for Mr. Forcier to scuttle done from his apartment. 10 minutes passed and I got a text to meet him at the west end of the park. I went to the west end of the park. No D. Forcier. Turns out I went to the wrong park. He definitely told me to meet him in the Glebe but I showed up at Needle Park. I think that subconsciously I really like Needle Park. I always end up there. But I’ll save that story for another time.

After talking about vodka tampons, butt drunk and contortionism, we headed over to Irene’s. Within the 20 minutes we were there, it was sold out! Recalling that I had not eaten that day, I ran over to the Quickie Mart and grabbed a Lunchables. So so good, but that was a bad, bad idea. 8 crackers adorned with processed cheese and turkey is not a good base for binge drinking.

Uncle Cat and Pigeon were fancy as always. Male Nurse was VERY GOOD! Here’s some pics!

THAT’S MY BOYS JOTS!!

Bloody Beetroots dropping Baggy Bottom Boys @ Pukkelpop! Check it at 0:47!
So. So. Good.

090823 Mstrkrft & The Bloody Beetroots at Pukkelpop from thecameROscope on Vimeo.

p.s. how does one embed vimeo vids? it always redirects!!!!

FINALLY, FUCK!

JOKERS OF THE SCENE “BAGGY BOTTOM BOYS” VIDEO! FINALLY. FUCK. CHECK IT. BY JULIAN WADSWORTH & DEMON BABIES.

Plus, a little Scion/Vice Records interview with JOTS after the jump!

I really can’t complain that there’s nothing to do.

The Wicked Awesomes///Ultrathin///Holy Cobras @ Leaky Pipes: August 26th!!! $5! 8:30pm!

Be sure to check out this show as it will not only feature the Wicked Awesomes, but Grady from Holy Cobras will be stepping up his performance (or stepping down, however you want to look at it) because of a shattered foot and the Beach Blankets will be performing one of their final shows! (Is it their final show? I’m not totally certain of the status of these guys)

MOUNTANAKA/ARMY OF SAINT JOAN/ALASKAN/DID YOU JUST HEX ME?: Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ Babylon! 10pm!

4 bands! Pay what you can!

MALE NURSE TAPE RELASE! w/ROFL AND UNCLE CAT: Friday, August 28th @ Irene’s!!! $5! 10pm!

Heard “Everything’s Amazing, No One’s Happy” and that title is a lie. I’m pretty content. Really content with the tape. It’s amazing.
Check out this fancy little Ottawa Sun article for a quickie with the Male Nurse.

SATURDAY AUGUST 29TH: SMITH WESTERNS, SUPPOSITORIES & PEACH KELLI POP!!! $5! @ COZZIE’S CAVERNOUS CASTLE! BYOB!

END OF SUMMER BASEMENT BLOWOUT!

Sometimes I just want to take one of those shopping carts at Hartman’s and run at full force towards the exit and see who is stronger; me or the magnetic force field around Hartman’s.

this may be old, but it’s only a week old to me!