Work is very very slow so here’s an early morning post. + David Galbraith top Ten David Galbraith posted an article on the Top Ten things that Defined the ‘Noughties’ I really like his explanation of Damien Hirst’s For the Love of God crystal encrusted skull: “Nothing defines the decade in more compact form than [...]
When he’s not cracking skulls as a bouncer, Baltimore based photographer Al Heishman is shooting sweet sweet nudes in my living room. Be sure to stop by his brand new website and check out some of his work.
Italian screamo band Raein played earlier this week at the Barclay House in Baltimore. They put on a great show despite the fact that three of the dudes were sick. If they’re coming near you on their current tour I would suggest going to see them because I doubt they’ll be back in the states for a while. [...]
Raein – screamo from Italy Army of Kashyyyk – LAST SHOW (I thought this already happened?) 1994! – punky screamy two-piece from PA Pala – post-hardcore from Baltimore Dawn Treader – 8-million-membered experimental screamo/hardcore Barclay House 2101 Barclay Street, Baltimore 7 p.m. $6
Mark Gormley – Without You Mark Gormley is a dude from Pensacola, Florida who writes kind of awful, kind of extraordinary 70′s styled rock songs. Encyclopedia Dramatica says he was “the first major Youtube celebrity of 2009,” whatever that means. What’s up with the creepy VJ introducing him? Some creep set up a Mark Gormley fansite. [...]
+ These photos from the National Geographic International Photo Contest are too good. + New Beach House – Teen Dream (via Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright) + If you’re into screamo you may be into this rip of the Cry Me a River 2009 DVD (via The Difference Between Life and Music) + Big Box Stores [...]
+ Saturday: Baltimore:: 7 pm::: @ CCAS Ruiner Seasick Alarmed Pianos Become the Teeth Disciples of Christ (please let this be the band) Destined For Nothing (*edit* link fixed) thanks garrett! + NANOWRIMO November is National Novel Writing Month. 30 days to write a novel. That’s roughly 50,000 words in a month; so 1,666 words [...]
Touche Amore played a great set at the Charm City Art Space on Friday. They’re one of the loudest bands I’ve seen at the Art Space and you could tell they’ve been on tour for a while because their instrumentation was extremely tight. If you have the chance go see them live. Touche Amore are [...]
+ Guido Mocafico Who would think a decapitated pig’s head could make such a beautiful photograph? (via Gastronomista) + Life Without Buildings First of all, play this song: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Hardcore for Nerds did a post a few days ago on a band from Glasgow, Scottland called Life Without Buildings [...]