Up With People

Save for a throat infection, today marks the day I've anticipated for over two years now, the first release of IHATEROCKNROLL. The release, which I've previously mentioned on So Fresh, is a split 12" between LA's Darker My Love and Denver's Moccasin. Though the release is vinyl only, you can stream the songs at myspace.com/ihrnr. I'm very excited about it and I hope that you are too.

If you'd like to purchase the split, you can head to ihaterocknroll.com and order it. Amoeba (Hollywood) and Family also carry the release for you LA folks.

Lastly, Fuck Yeah Fest recap coming soon!

She Said

Rumor has it Jay Reatard signed to Capitol.

I hope it's not true.

Update: The rumors are false.

Hats On Wrong

Mallory, Greg, and I headed downtown yesterday afternoon for the Tofu Fest, where we enjoyed tofu and non tofu dishes alike. With Tofu Pad Thai and Barley Tea in my stomach, as well Tofu with Artichokes and Lentils (that I'd much prefer to forget about), we spent a considerable amount of idle time in the car, circling around the hot mess that is Sunset Junction to narrow in on parking for the Fur Festival. Far deserving of our parking spot, we trekked to the Gallery.


Just in time for Abe Vigoda.


You can't beat the heat in Silverlake.


Next were the Mae Shi. Community sing alongs!


And Greg, the peach cobbler gobbler.


Last but not least, the weirdest rippers of all, No Age.


Pay no mind to the dancing gypsies on stilts on the roof.

Thanks Fur Gallery!

And thanks to Mallory for the photos.

Rebirth of Slick

Where's Morrissey, October 1-13? Los Angeles.

10-01 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
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10-06 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
10-08 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
10-09 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
10-11 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
10-12 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
10-13 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium

Dig?

Dream Scream

Brother Reade on GTFU tonight. Tune in to bro down. Better still, I think GTFU will be debuting Darker My Love's long song jammer, "Hair Decisions." Epic!

And don't even think about missing Devon Williams at FAMILY neither.

Pissed On Another Planet

Forget about Sunset Junction. I was in attendance today, fighting sweltering temperatures and prepubescent hipsters for much needed shade. Autolux was great, as was Blonde Redhead. Despite the day's highlights, I couldn't help but think about the Tofu Fest.



The name speaks for itself - the tofu will be prepared all kinds of ways. Think of the possibilities! And don't forget to check out No Age, Bad Dudes, Abe Vigoda and more, tomorrow at the Fur gallery. Sunday Funday at it's finest.

In The Park

Los Angeles, Fuck Yeah Fest is rapidly approaching! If yr not stoked, you should be. Relax and take notes - Deerhunter, Lavender Diamond, Greg Ashley, Jay Reatard, Pissed Jeans, No Age, Darker My Love, Wooden Shjips, Brother Reade, and Best Fwends will play. Best of all, that's not even half the bands scheduled to perform. Feeling overwhelmed?

Yr probably asking yrself "How much?" The answer is "Not a dime, if you win the So Fresh Best Fest Contest." Otherwise, you pay a reasonable $13 per day. Sean Carlson over at New Ship has offered one lucky winner the following:

(2) Tickets per Day
(1) Raymond Pettibone Silkscreened Fuck Yeah Fest Poster

Email matzah@ihaterocknroll.com with "So Fresh Best Fest Contest" and a phone number to reach you at.

Get tickets here.

And the winner of the So Fresh Best Fest Contest is...Ben Provo!