I ain't got Nothing to be scared of, No I ain't got Nothing to be scared of No I ain't got Anything to be scared of 'Cos I love you
I was born out of love It's the only way to come into this world I know I'm not all there But I'm getting, getting, getting there If you let me live my life I'll stay with you to the end And I know, lord I'm nearly there I want to tell you this I ain't got Nothing to be scared of, no No I ain't got Nothing to be scared of, no No I ain't got Anything to be scared Cause I love you I ain't got Nothing to be scared of No ain't got Nothing to be scared of
My buddy, Arjan Writes, had the most unique opportunity to talk to rising British hip hop star, Tinie Tempah for an event in partnership with HP who demonstrated Beats Audio technology (check it out here).
Not only do I love Arjan, but I kind of am freaking out over Tinie and think he's someone that's going to be taking the US by storm pretty soon. I was so bummed that I missed this event, but thankfully, Arjan's got a bunch of photos and a video up so I can kind of pretend that I was there. Sorta. And so can you.
Those who know me know that I LOVE KE$HA. I think of her as the icon for the post-feminist movement, doing more for the advancement of socially equal rights amongst women than any other female icon of the millenium.
However, this news surprises me (only because it shows that others feel like she's awesome in similar ways):
POP SUPERSTAR KE$HA HAS BEEN NAMED AS HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL’S FIRST GLOBAL AMBASSADOR
(New York – NY) Pop superstar Ke$ha has been named as Humane Society International’s first Global Ambassador. Her mission is to help HSI promote respect, protection, and compassion for animals around the world.
HSI vice president Kitty Block states, “We believe compassion for animals is a basic human condition that needs to be encouraged and celebrated. Ke$ha, with her passion for animals and international recognition is in a unique position to help us create a worldwide culture of compassion for animals.”
“I am honored to be the first HSI Global Ambassador because my music is inspired by the freedom and primal beauty of animals and the natural world," says Ke$ha. "I take this opportunity incredibly seriously because we are ALL animals. One of the main underlying sentiments of my music is to respect all living creatures just as they are. I believe that together, we can change laws that allow innocent animals to be unjustly mistreated and abused all over the world."
In her first collaboration with HSI, Ke$ha is asking her fans, to join her in signing on to HSI’s Cruelty-Free 2013 petition. The petition is aimed at making sure the EU honors its commitment to ban the sale of all cosmetics tested on animals by 2013, making the EU the world’s first cruelty-free zone. The move would force cosmetics companies around the world, including in theU.S., to stop the ugly business of animal testing or have their products removed from store shelves in the EU. The “Cruelty-Free 2013 petition” is available here: https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=4543.
Ke$ha is also teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity® on tour to offer fans an exciting new way to help Humane Society International with a special selection of premium concert seats for all North American shows in September! This exciting partnership offers fans and animal-lovers nationwide the opportunity to access fantastic seats in sold out sections to see Ke$ha rock the stage live while also helping HSI protect more animals and continue its vital work fighting animal cruelty, exploitation and neglect. These exclusive tickets are now available at www.ticketsforcharity.com.
Tokyo Police Club returned to Red Bull Studios Los Angeles yesterday for the second of 10, 10 hour long sessions to rehearse and record their cover of 2002's "Sweetness" by Jimmy Eat World.
Their cover is 100% perfection. It reminds me of why I love this song so much... "Sweetness" is really kind of effortlessly perfect.
The band is back in the studio today from 12pm-10pm PST to record 2003's "Under Control" by The Strokes, which will premiere tomorrow at 1pm EST/10am on AltPress.com.
i've got shit to do so i'm not going to be able to get into all the HAARP-filled conspiracies at this moment. but here's some quickies:
1. according to conspiracy theorists, the earthquake felt here was a "fore-shock"... as in a pre-courser to something bigger that is on it's way.
2. some dude from bank of american told Rick Perry that they'll be supporting him (but apparently, BofA is meant to be going down the shit hole soon: http://youtu.be/40K7p3kZO9c ... what's that have to do with the earthquake and hurricane? HAARP. By bringing disaster to American soil, the USA can finally ask for foreign aid from our friends in China. blah blah blah.
3. AND not to worry you tooooo much, but the Yellowstone Caldera has been gurgling a lot lately... and the earthquake in Colorado was fairly close to it. is it getting ready to burp?
keep this in mind re: the earthquake locations in Colorado and Virginia:
Colorado Quake Location:
37.070°N, 104.700°W
Virginia Quake Location:
37.881°N, 77.952°W
OK.... so that's just some stuff i pulled from around the web. they're not necessarily my feelings or concerns, but i'm just sharing them with you all...
Skrillex - the Patron Saint of Dubstep - just released his latest video for the track "First of the Year (Equinox)," which features a kid FUCKING SHIT UP. Fucking shit up in the vain of Dexter Morgan, that is.
We challenge you to not want to punch the air, punch your computer, or tighten your fist when the little girl yells "CALL 9-1-1!!!!!"
Justice is served:
And in the spirit of watching little kids fuck shit up, one of our favorite videos: Yeah Yeah Yeah's - "Y-Control":
The YYY's clip kind of reminds me of the London rioters.
I recently joined the judging panel of YouBloom (along with BOB GELDOF, Rupert Hine, Nigel Grainge, and Conor McNicholas)- a site/community with the purpose of finding and helping talent.
Artists upload their songs to the site and then people vote. The 10 artists with the most amount of votes move on to a judging round where 5 judges pick a winner. This happens a few times a year and the winner of each round gets about $2800. The grand prize winner at the end of the year gets about $14,000 and a bunch of other things.
I can't urge UNSIGNED musician enough: SUBMIT YOUR SONG TO THIS!
Seriously. YouBloom wont own your music. They will just help you out. That's it. You have nothing to lose.
Once upon a time, the Horrors played a show in my tiny Lower East Side apartment. Well... they played one song before the cops and fire dept showed up because someone decided to use a smoke machine and so people thought the building was on fire.
IT WAS EPIC.
Watch them performing "Jack The Ripper" right here:
My favorite genre of love is Stockholm Syndrome. I love any piece of art (music, movies, literature, etc) that plays with this idea. I think that love, in a way, is the ultimate form of SS. How many unhealthy relationships have we found our friends or ourselves in... just total hostages of our own hearts holding us captive.
Cults' "Abducted" is my new favorite song on the subject. I hope you enjoy:
And ... since I love any opportunity to mention Muse, here's their video for "Stockholm Syndrome":
As many of you might know, I spent the past year and a half working at Edelman (a marketing and pr agency) with one of my main clients being AXE. Over the time I worked on AXE, the folks over there began to really trust my taste in music... so much so that they let me choose the song that would be used in an online commercial for their Fixers product!!!
Now, it's no secret that I'm obsessed with Hussle Club. When my brother-from-another-mother, Josh Madden, turned me onto Hussle Club I immediately punched him in the face for holding them from me for so long. Black Terry fronting a goth band that sounds like Bauhaus at a rave? SIGN ME UP. This is why I'm BEYOND excited that AXE agreed to use Hussle Club's "Quarenteenagers" for the commercial!
I'm now at NYLON Magazine as the Director of Music Marketing, and I couldn't be happier about the legacy I've left behind! Please take a look at the commercial. Post it! Spread the love! Thank you!
Today in NYC @edgeshavezone (client) is giving away $50 at a FourSquare flashspecial btw 5p-7p at Prince & Mulberry. Info: http://bit.ly/EdgeOFG
We're also honoring an artist we feel is on the #EdgeOfGreatness, Anthony Morton. The 21 year old Pratt student from Newark's art will be featured on a billboard on that corner. Please come and check it out!
If any of you are in Atlantic City this weekend for Memorial Day break, I will be DJing at the Golden Nugget (formerly Trump Casino) in the Red Room on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.
This song, "Still Life," is unfairly good. This song was written for every human who was ever a moody teen that listened to Echo and the Bunnymen and held on to every utterance from Ian.
I’m sharing this news because a) I’m stoked and b) many of you are musicians: In addition to the many fun music things that I do (DJing, booking live shows, talk about Britney Spears on TV, etc.), I've been asked to be a judge for Sir Bob Geldof's newest venture:http://youbloom.com/ !
YouBloom is an opportunity for unsigned bands/artists to be heard and judged by the general public and then ultimately (in finals) by a panel of distinguished music professionals including yours truly alongside Sir Bob Geldof, Conor McNicholas, Nigel Grainge, and Rupert Hines (http://youbloom.com/ybsc/judges)
The artists that get chosen by the judges win money and other amazing prizes.
The site is now accepting song entries for Q2 until May 23, so if you (or someone you know) wants to enter, please do so!!!: http://youbloom.com/account/signup/
We've all obviously seen that Chris Brown wedding procession video...
I love what T-Mobile did with their version for the Royal Wedding, and I'M IN LOVE WITH PRINCE HARRY (because you could totally see him doing this):
By the way, the song in the commercial is called "House of Love" by East 17. The track was released in 1992 on London Records. East 17 is basically what NKOTB would've been if they were being produced by the people behind EMF and Jesus Jones:
My roommate, Health Coach Quinn, is hosting a cooking party tonight at our apartment. These are super fun because there's awesome people who come, lots of wine that's gets drunk, and tons of food that gets eaten. PLUS, you learn how to cook the foods, which is really the whole point.
Oh! And a special note - Today's class will have recipes that are KOSHER FOR PASSOVER!
Wednesday April 6th: A Farmer's Market Feast (that's also Kosher for Passover) includes: snacks, well-balanced dinner, recipes, handouts, knife skills, cooking demos. BYOB cost: $45 time: 7-10pm location: lower east side (address upon registration)
NOTE: 99% of the food used at each Cooking Party is organic, all natural and in season…only the best for you. My recipes tend to be vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten free. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions and I will plan accordingly. And don’t worry, the recipes may be low on allergens but they are HUGE on flavor.
