December 2008
41 posts
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the scintillating cultural observations you are...
misha: Everyone loves that Bon Iver!
maura: ugh.
maura: jack london bs
misha: OK, I feel better for not giving it more of a chance now
maura: dude, seriously. don't feel bad
maura: it, like too much other overpraised music this year, is by/for saddo bros
maura: fleet foxes? give me a break
misha: saddo bros!
misha: that is my newfavorite
maura: all those delicate-flower vocal acts that have 'pristine harmonies' need to get laid and listen to mudhoney for like a month
maura: perhaps not in that order
On the Street | Claused - The New York Times →
Bill Cunningham gets Santacon exactly right. (Unfortunately, he didn’t get any of our crew’s picture — even Menorah Man!)
Top 10 Underreported News Stories - TIME →
Of Montreal: December 16, 2008 Music Hall - Flac... →
Last night’s Of Montreal might have been my favorite show of the year. So much dancing! It was exhilarating, and how often can you say that? The entire show is available for download here, but you’ll have to supply your own dancing hoards, shirtless men, creepy costumes, etc.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “All I Want for...
Jesus, these are cool! - Time Out New York →
A buncha Christmas songs from NYC artists, including Graham Smith, whose “Yes Boss” is one of my favorite records of the year, and who just got some love from MBV.
Best places to live 2008 - Top 100 City details:... →
My hometown(ship) is #5 on Money mag’s list of top 100 places to live!
Wild Billy Childish and the Musicians of the...
Twitter / themediaisdying →
Well shit, this is just depressing.
Man decorates basement with $10 worth of Sharpie |... →
Amazing.
happy mundane: modern wreath adventure: episode 3 →
Interesting idea for a wreath—make it out of magazine pages. As a person who once made a small Christmas tree out of plastic party cups, I’m sort of into this.
The Greatest Christmas Songs Ever : The Modern Age →
Christmas-song videos for a rainy day.
New, legit A.C. Newman song, “Submarines of...
For those New York HAPPY HOUR lovers. Enjoy. →
Who doesn’t love happy hour? (via solarsister)
COED MagazineGirl Loses Virginity, Accidentally... →
Class trip is over. Hee.
WatchClassic: “Before i arrived in President, during I arrived in President.” This array of Bushisms is tough to beat. Stupendous.
Charles & Marie -: The Quintessential Lifestyle... →
I think there are some good, quirky gifts on this site, but the navigation is making my head spin.
Why Chinese Democracy's Fine Print Is Way More Fun... →
The advice here is to listen to the album many, many times and maybe you’ll warm up to it. I actually bought it on iTunes and am thus far severely underwhelmed/confused. Where are the hooks? I listened to Use Your Illusion this morning instead. I know there’s no call to be disappointed at this point, but what can I say? I’m an optimist, I guess. And so: Maybe it’ll get...
New York Creates: Serving Craft and Traditional... →
Another holiday craft fair, this one at the Brooklyn Historical Society from December 18 through December 23 (cutting it close!).
The Brooklyn Friends Winter Crafts Fair →
Another craft fair that’s happening this weekend, this one more kid-focused than the rest. Weird that I can’t find a picture online of the supercute, well-designed flyer I spotted in my neighborhood that made me stop and take note. Silly Quakers!
Chic New Bus Companies | Services Travel -... →
Brooklyn Based » Crafty Like a Fox →
One of Sunday’s craft fairs, hosted by Brooklyn Based and Third Ward.
The Raveonettes, “Come On Santa”
WatchWHAT is Frances McDormand doing with her career???
Fear, John Belushi, and Ian MacKaye, 1981 @ MBV →
“I’m sorry, I just had an urge to play ‘Santa Claus.’”
– Carl, just before pausing “Dexter” so he could butcher “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” on the acoustic for the 8,038th time
