Month: September 2008

NASA commissions nerdcore rap track

File under WTF: NASA commissions a track about astrobiology from London rapper, the Metro. Should we expect NASA Music Group soon?

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Minitek Festival hits a New York pothole

The Minitek Festival hit a pothole last night in New York City when the authorities shut down the venue. Check this post for photos of today's event in Coney Island. The Minitek Night Program has been moved to Webster Hall for 9/13.

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Oasis lets street performers "leak" new album

File under WTF: Oasis lets street performers leak its new album in New York today, September 12th.

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Basement Jaxx — My Turn

New track from Basement Jaxx surfaces on MySpace.

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Into dance music? You’re probably self-centered.

Study by Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh finds that many music stereotypes may ring true.

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Water Taxi Beach over Labor Day Weekend

Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City, Queens is our favorite new spot. Sangria, barbecue, a dance floor and kicking sound system is a recipe for fun in the sun.

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The Rentals — Friends of P.

The bouncy synth line on this song is probably what spurred my love of Moogs back in the day. Bonus points for a hilariously stark video, too.

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Melanie Donnelly

Bryn Christopher — The Quest

Bryn Christopher's debut video.

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