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Listen Up: The Shins on Merge Tribute Album
Merge Records, a music label responsible for records from the likes of Spoon and M. Ward, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a tribute CD full of amazing bands covering a bunch of awesome songs.
Some of the bands on this compilation include The New Pornographers, Death Cab For Cutie, Ryan Adams, Okkervil River, Bright Eyes .
Buzz Gift Guide: Entertainment Tees For Guys
Welcome back to my Buzz Gift Guide series for all the entertainment lovers in your life. Last week I dug up fun t-shirts for the ladies so today I'm tackling the men's t-shirt department.
I love the idea of buying entertainment-related tees for guys because it not only shows you care, but that you really are listening when they quote, say, Arrested Development all the time.
Hear What's on Natalie Portman's Playlist
I've always assumed Natalie Portman has good taste in music — simply because of her Shins-loving character in Garden State, I'm sure. But it turns out the actress really does know her stuff. Portman rounded up a pretty great set of collaborators for her new charity compilation, Big Change: Songs for FINCA, including M.
Buzz News Roundup, 5/2
- Variety reports that Mr. Bean's next role will be in an upcoming adaptation of David Copperfield, Charles Dickens' largely autobiographical novel.
- The Shins, Modest Mouse, Incubus and Wolf Parade have signed on for the Download Festival, Billboard reports.
- A screening of Babel in a Tokyo theater caused several moviegoers to fall ill, the AP reports.
- Hugh Laurie will star in cop thriller Night Watch, his first major film role since "House" started, Zap2it reports.
- According to the AP, Isaiah Washington will be in a public service announcement for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network.
- R. Kelly is writing a song to benefit the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings, the AP reports.
- The principal who allowed "The Bachelor" contestant Amber to take a leave of absence from her teaching job for the show has been demoted, the Houston Chronicle reports.
- "Newhart" sidekick Tom Poston has died, the Associated Press reports. Source
Song of the Day: The Shins, "Sleeping Lessons (The Rac Mix)"
"Sleeping Lessons" is easily my favorite song off The Shins' latest album, Wincing the Night Away, and I like the way the band gives it an entirely different vibe on this remix from the new Australia EP.
The slowed-down "Sleeping Lessons (The Rac Mix)" eschews the startling mood swings of the original in favor of a more soothing and lullaby-like sound. To listen and tell me what you think, read more
Song of the Day: Of Montreal Do the Shins' "Know Your Onion"
Last week was a big week for indie rock, ushering in two highly anticipated new releases: the Shins' Wincing the Night Away and Of Montreal's Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? How fitting, then, to discover that Of Montreal have actually covered the Shins, and the result is this more psychedelic version of the neat little pop song "Know Your Onion," off the Shins' 2001 album Oh, Inverted World. To listen to the track, read more
CD Review: The Shins, Wincing the Night Away
I've never been as smitten with The Shins as my music-listening peers, including Zack Braff and the hosts of most dinner parties I attend. The band's debut, Oh, Inverted World, was a jangly indie-rock pleasantry but often mellow to the point of boredom, while Chutes Too Narrow was catchier and twangy but not particularly deep.
I had high hopes when I heard the first track off the Shins's new album, Wincing the Night Away, which hits stores today.
Link Time! 1/16
- The Watcher has the scoop on more "Ugly Betty"/"Project Runway" crossover: Tim Gunn will guest-star on two February episodes.
- Stereogum has the clip of the Hold Steady rocking out on Letterman.
- Hecklerspray dishes that Jennifer Aniston will play a rival magazine editor on "Dirt."
- Rolling Stone Daily points out that the Shins' SNL appearance is a first for Sub Pop.
- You Ain't No Picasso gives us a taste of the new Ted Leo and the Pharmacists material.
- TV with MeeVee chats with Margaret Cho before her appearance on "'Til Death."
- Idolator introduces us to a sultry-voiced British chanteuse named Charlotte Hatherley.
- Cinematical reveals that Tara Reid is eyeing a private-eye role.
- The Movie Blog says Sundance is cracking down on ticket scalpers.
- TVgasm wonders: Will "The View" serve calamari when Kellie Pickler guest hosts?
- "Alias" and "Lost" creator J.J. Abrams may be involved in a Star Trek movie, says Film Rotation.
- Popwatch reports you can already own the first 4 hours of this season of “24” on DVD .
Buzz News Roundup, 1/5
- Indie-rock darlings The Shins ready a new album, a tour, and an SNL appearance.
- Courtney Cox's new FX Drama "Dirt" holds its own in ratings, reports Zap2It.
- Busta Rhymes is charged with misdemeanor assault for reportedly beating up his former driver, according to Billboard.
- Three-time Oscar nominee Lasse Hallstrom is directing a cop drama pilot for Fox, says Zap2It.
- BusinessWeek reports that concert-promoting company Live Nation is cleaning up since splitting from Clear Channel.
- The Bonnaroo Festival hits the big-time by buying a massive piece of land, reports NME.
- Guest star Rob Lowe extends his run on "Brothers & Sisters," promising possible ratings gold, says Zap2It.
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