Last night, Tyra Banks commanded the stringbean drones populating this season of America’s Next Top Model (seriously, when they run to Tyra’s glaring portrait to read their new assignment off the ticker–out loud, in unison, shrieking–I half expect it to read “DRINK THIS KOOL-AID”) to become the… More »
Last night, a few dozen UHF viewers got a little taste of international glamour at the World Music Awards, where America’s pop elite and a bunch of foreigners were airlifted to Monte-Carlo to prove that middle-aged white people awkwardly bumping asses to “Ayo Technology” transcends borders. More »
Parents who hesitate telling their kids to turn down that damn rock music because they listened to it themselves must be relieved when their offspring choose something smart and punky, but unthreatening. Like Paramore, who played at Roseland in New York City last night and who have embraced their parent-friendly reputation. Lead guitarist Zac Farro even told MTV, “”For every five 13-year-old girls, there’s a dad with them. And they’re like, ‘Well, they dragged me to this concert, but I just like it. I’m still gonna be out there singing the words.’ ” But for every 13-year-old who rocks out with Mom and Dad, there is another who wants to be met around the corner.
So last night was the Idolator first-anniversary party, and as we mentioned, it featured sets by Monarch and My Teenage Stride (above, with lots of lights). Other highlights: a Jess-curated iPod mix, a few people who actually showed up because they were fans of the site, and lots of beer. More »
The Pitchfork Music Festival, held in Chicago’s exceptionally lovely Union Park, was this weekend’s other weekend-long rock marathon–and it was an exceptionally well-run collection of ‘Fork-approved artists, sunshine, and opportunities to buy actual records. More »
