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Grizzly Bear's "Two Weeks" goes mainstream in Volkswagen Super Bowl Ad
Hipster Runoff &bull Today
[Video Content] Tracy Morgan 'stars' in Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial scored by Grizzly Bear.... Full Story »
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Was the Super Bowl an authentic consumer alt experience?
Hipster Runoff &bull 4 Hours Ago
Last nite, I watched the Super Bowl, because I am currently working in a mainstream office environment, and I secretly feel insecure when every1 else is talking abt a mainstream event, yet I don’t have a progressive opinion to ’share’ that goes over every1′ heads. The Super Bowl... Full Story »
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Another woman sues McDonald's for hot coffee spill
Blog of Hilarity &bull Today
When people decry lawyers and frivolous lawsuits, the first thing they point to is the 1994 “hot coffee being spilled on an old lady’s lap” suit that ended up settling for about $600,000. But people continue to be incompetent, so finally, we can relive the excitement: An Oregon woman... Full Story »
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Breakbot
Panda Toes &bull Today
The Panda Toes vets among you certainly remember how much I used to talk about Ed Banger Records. I'd blab about Uffie for days, chit about Feadz for a minute, and chat about Justice the rest of the time. Oh how times have changed. However, that's not to say that the label's gone downhill... Full Story »
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Soviet Funk Volume 1
NYLVI: Your Place for Vinyl &bull Today
Something that always turns us on here at Nylvi is people with dedication and passion. People like the great guys at Secret Stash Records who have just released the first volume of Soviet Funk, a compilation of funky rarities recorded in Soviet between 1971 and 1976! Here they have, together with Pavel... Full Story »
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Fashion Weeks, Book Signings & The Observer
Face Hunter &bull 29 Minutes AgoFeb. 10-14: Copenhagen Fashion Week Feb. 13: Book signing @ Storm, St. Regnegade 1, Copenhagen. 2PM-4PM Feb. 15: Paris, I'm shooting menstyle.fr's editorial staff Feb. 16- March 2: London, Fashion Week and more March 3-10: Paris Fashion Week March 11-12: London March 12: Book signing @ Foyles,... Full Story »
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Posable Figures: Playing With Yourself
Bike Snob NYC &bull Today
Not too long ago, I received an email with the subject line "famous pie plate." Naturally, I opened it immediately--even though there was another email right next to it notifying me that I had just won the Irish lottery. (Yes, I take pie plates that seriously.) The sender was a bicycle shop mechanic... Full Story »
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Monday Afternoon Remixes >>
Indie Music Filter &bull 3 Hours AgoI barely looked at a computer this weekend. I was up north with family, enjoying freezing temperatures and snow, reading trash magazines and scotch. A good break for my ear, which at the moment, is enjoying these remixes. O.N.E. by Yeasayer (Alan Wilkis Remix) Owen Pallett – Keep The Dog Quiet... Full Story »
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TVD's Ten Weeks of Record Store Day Vinyl Giveaways - Week 1 | Patrick & Eugene
The Vinyl District &bull Today
Right. I hadn't heard of Patrick & Eugene either up until recently and now I can't get the tunes of these post-modern vaudevillians out of my head. If "precious" weren't such a pugnaciously pleasant word, I'd probably go straight for it in describing the music of UK duo P&E. After... Full Story »
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TVD's Ten Weeks of Record Store Day Vinyl Giveaways - Week 1 | Charlotte Gainsbourg 'IRM'
The Vinyl District &bull Today
One of the happy coincidences to being The Official Blog for Record Store Day 2010 is that we're afforded the opportunity to underscore one of our main themes?namely that vinyl is a contemporary medium, one that's never really gone away, and is perhaps thriving and more... Full Story »
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It'S Been Far Too Long Since Lot Last Featured
The Vinyl Villain &bull Today
It was back in August last year if the wee box up in the top left hand corner is functioning correctly. Now I've admitted previously that I was slow to catch-on to R.E.M. and I am quite jealous of those who cottoned on from the start and got to see them before they became staples of... Full Story »
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It's The Watson Twins' Vinyl District!
The Vinyl District &bull Today
Whether on their own or backing Ms. Jenny Lewis, Leigh and Chandra, The Watson Twins' warm harmonies have long been favorites of ours here at TVD and we're delighted to say that they've braved the elements to join us in the TVD offices all this week to blog away with us. And it's a... Full Story »
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Tycho Brahe
en.wikipedia.org via @pekingspring &bull TodayThis article is about the astronomer. For the Penny Arcade character, see List of Penny Arcade characters.... Full Story »
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Hipster puppies: Cooler than you
holykaw.alltop.com via @BailHeroHonda &bull TodayThe hipster trend has gone to the dogs. Literally. A new, quirky site offers up the coolest pups donning ironic and campy fashions that will surely please the hipster hater in all of us. Expect to see a bulldog in skinny jeans in 5…4…3…2…... Full Story »
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Flavorwire » Why Is Indie Film Dying While Indie Music Thrives?
flavorwire.com via @hemathadani &bull TodayYou know a situation is dire when Gawker puts away the snark and gets serious. And that’s just what they did Friday, in a guest post by film industry expert Edward Jay Epstein in which the author asks the question, “Can Indie Movies Survive?” His thorough, well-considered response,... Full Story »
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The Needle Drop
theneedledrop.blogspot.com via @thisisfish &bull TodayThe Needle Drop is a b/vlog and radio show about music you should hear. We dedicate most of our time covering independent music because the major labels keep putting out garbage. [more...]... Full Story »
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Topics:
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- Records
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The Sweet 16: Anne-d how
Blog of Hilarity &bull Today
Guyism's daily look at what's great on the Internet...Anne Hathaway sexes up GQ UK ## Today’s Best Time Wasters The New Orleans Saints Super Bowl Drinking Game Creepy Scene From Back To The Future 3 Superhero Super Bowl — Marvel vs. DC If Famous Directors Directed the Super Bowl 11 Videos... Full Story »
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Hot Chip: One Life Stand
Paste Magazine &bull Today
Electro-pop quintet’s latest dancefest runs hot and cold Hot Chip has always embraced paradox, juxtaposing masterfully crafted computerized tunes with heartfelt expressions of love, anger and melancholy. On the group’s fourth LP, a contradiction of substance emerges, and some of the band... Full Story »
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FestivalPlanet
www.festivalplanet.com via @festivalplanet &bull TodayTickets are now on sale for the festival with single-day passes going for $40 and three-day passes costing $90.... Full Story »
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Message to you, Rudy!
Fixed Gear Blog &bull 4 Hours Ago
fuzisawa 2/5 from nasty on Vimeo .... Full Story »
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