Teen Titans Movie & Black Pearl

I saw the full/extended trailer for Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer the other day and I have to say I am much more intrigued. The first, as I've mentioned on here before, was pretty low down the totem pole when it comes to comic book movies for me. Daredevil/Elektra-esque...so, bad. Anyway, I noticed this today...



No problems admitting that I watch cartoons now and then and I occasionally read comic books, not as much as when I was a kid, but I go on binges now and then. I'm a big kid at heart, much to MJ's dismay at times. Anyway, I intermittently caught the new Teen Titans cartoon on Cartoon Network from time to time. Definitely geared towards a younger audience, but I soldiered through it now and then. Now the DC Comics' superteam is getting the live-action big-screen treatment courtesy of Warner Bros. (source)

The Teen Titans have consisted, over the years, of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl and Speedy, Cyborg, Starfire and Raven. The tone will be consistent with recent Warners' comic book fare as Batman Begins, Superman Returns and the upcoming Watchmen."

Bonus Cut:

Speaking of movies, I can't find much on this band past their MySpace... With their band name being the same as the damn Pirates Of The Caribbean boat and all, it has made it tough. Raven Sings The Blues clued me in on Philadelphia's Black Pearl last year, but I haven't seen or heard from them since. I like their poppy 70s psych-rock with heavier undertones sound they make though...

Black Pearl - All The Pretty Girls

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Heartless Bastards Video & Tour

I absolutely love Erika Wennerstrom's voice. Here is the new video from her Cincinnati-based band Heartless Bastards for their song All This Time. It's the title track from their Fat Possum release. Heartless Bastard's MySpace.



Heartless Bastards - All This Time


Heartless Bastards - Searching For The Ghost (highest rec!)
Heartless Bastards - All This Time

Upcoming Shows:

May 31 2007 8:00P Aquarium Fargo, North Dakota
Jun 1 2007 8:00P 400 Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jun 2 2007 8:00P Record Bar Kansas City, Missouri
Jun 8 2007 8:00P Exit Inn Nashville, Tennessee
Jun 9 2007 8:00P Red Light Atlanta, Georgia
Jun 11 2007 8:00P Handlebar Greenville, South Carolina
Jun 12 2007 8:00P Cat's Cradle Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jun 13 2007 8:00P Rock and Roll Hotel w/ Earl Greyhound in, Washington DC
Jun 15 2007 8:00P North Star Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 16 2007 8:00P Bowery Ballroom New York, New York
Jun 18 2007 8:30P Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, Massachusetts
Jun 19 2007 8:00P The Green Room Montreal, Quebec
Jun 20 2007 8:00P El Mocambo Toronto, Ontario
Jun 22 2007 8:00P Mickey Finns Toledo, Ohio
Jun 23 2007 8:00P Belmont Art and Music Festival Chicago, Illinois
Aug 5 2007 8:00P Lollapalooza - Grant Park Chicago, Illinois
Sep 15 2007 8:00P Austin City Limits Austin, Texas

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Kobe Asks For Trade

I know some of you don't care for sports, but I do and I need to vent. I didn't think I could hate Kobe Bryant any more than I already do, but I caught his interview today with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN Radio and now am sure I hate him more than I did yesterday or any other day. I don't have a lot of love for the NBA to begin with, but when I heard Kobe hemming and hawing, breathing in and out, so deep, acting as if this "bombshell" was something that he had given great thought to and troubled over, I'm sure I'll never watch a full NBA game on TV again. Kobe has a list of reasons for wanting out, but I don't feel sorry for this big baby at all. Stephen A. asked him if he wanted out, "As tough as it is to say, yeah. yeah, I want a trade," Kobe replied. As tough as it is to say?! What?! Gimme a break. Stephen A. then asked him if he had anything to say to the Lakers and those that might reply that he is under contract and needs to honor that contract, "Do the right thing," he says to the Lakers. Do the right thing?! The right thing is honoring an effing contract you signed, El Doucho. Geez.

I'll clarify my stance previous to this though...I'm not engaged with the brand or the league - I don't even have a favorite team. I pretty much despise this version of The Pacers. I'm a college basketball fan, so I'll never enjoy the NBA even if Kobe never exsisted. I'm pretty sure Jerry Buss is secretly Rip Taylor though...so that's pretty funny.

Anyway, this interview was so obviously planned out between Kobe and Smith. I know any and all teams will kill to get Kobe...I'm sure he'll end up in New York, Boston or Chicago. I don't know who has the cap space, but with Oden and Durrant heading out west, the NBA is probably praying Kobe ends up on the East Coast in one of the big markets. I'm sure he wants that as well.

So, a toast..."As tough as it is to say" this Kobe, here's to you and a torn ACL.

Rogue Wave - Basketball

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The Cobbs w/ BRMC at The Music Mill

Originally The Horrors were supposed to open for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on their latest U.S. tour. They dropped out and Philly band, The Cobbs stepped in. They're supporting and promoting their album, The Cobbs Sing the Deathcapades. They'll be making a stop through Indianapolis with BRMC this June 5th at The Music Mill. The Cobbs' MySpace.

The Cobbs - Say You Never Knew Me
The Cobbs - Hold On

The Cobbs On Tour With Black Rebel Motorcycle Club:

May 31 - Webster Hall - New York City, NY
June 1 - Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
June 2 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
June 4 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
June 5 - The Music Mill - Indianapolis, IN
June 6 - City Hall - Nashville, TN
June 7 - Roxy Theatre - Atlanta, GA
June 9 - Culture Room - Fort Lauderdale, FL
June 10 - The Social - Orlando, FL
June 12 - Zydeco - Birmingham, AL
June 13 - The Repulic - New Orleans, LA
June 14 - Meridian - Houston, TX
June 15 - La Zona Rosa - Austin, TX
June 16 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
June 17 - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK

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Bobmo : Let's Go Bobmo

I needed a pick-up this morning because I am zonked and not quite back in the swing of things. Luckily, Big Stereo recently shared some tracks from the not quite 18-year-old Bobmo, a French kid backed by Ed Banger and MSTRKRFT. Just what I needed to get my ass shaking a little again. The kid got his start in the Detroit techno/miami bass/electro/chicago house scene on Napster and fiddling around making beats on his Playstation of all things. He's got a 12" out you can get here.

Bobmo - Home Alone
Bobmo - To The Bobmobile

Around The Internerd:

Cable & Tweed shares Laura Veirs' recent show in Atlanta.

La Blogotheque filmed Sufjan Stevens for their 50th and most recent Take-Away Show. He's playing on the roof of Cincinatti's Memorial Hall, the day of the MusicNOW Festival.

#50.2 - Sufjan Stevens (MusicNow) - The lakes of Canada
Uploaded by lablogotheque

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New Eels & Around The Internerd

Shrek The Third brings us a new Eels song...

Eels - Royal Pain

I just got back from Michigan. Regular posting will resume tomorrow. You can check out some other happenings from around the internerd:

Punga.tv takes Ratatat's Lex and combines it with weird little undead bear-like creatures on Zune-Arts.net. There are also videos featuring M.Ward and Deerhoof. You can download them for free by clicking on the + sign.

Dinner With The Band has it's latest episode featuring El-P up for viewing.

Three years in the making, Land of a Thousand Rappers: Vol 1, The Fall of the Pillars, will debut on August 7, 2007 via Asthmatic Kitty's new imprint for conceptual and electronic projects, Unusual Animals.

The Monolith Festival has added Turbonegro, Matt & Kim, Editors, Art Brut, Au Revoir Simone, William Elliott Whitmore, Rocky Votolato, De Novo Dahl, Cameron McGill, Mason Proper, Tim Barry and Vienna Teng to the already impressive lineup. Tickets on sale June 2nd.

Whudahexup brings you a radio rip of new White Stripes.

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Tegan & Sara : The Con

I'm on vacation up on Lake Michigan, so I don't have much internet access or desire to run into town every 30 minutes and see what's going on in the outside world. I did briefly and one thing that did catch my interest was Whudahexup points us to the new, leaked Tegan & Sara album, The Con. I've been waiting to hear from these ladies for a while...Find more album info at Filter Mag. Also, find more tracks at Whudahexup.

Tegan & Sara - The Con (mediafire - follow link)
Tegan & Sara - Floorplan (mediafire - follow link)

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Sunshine State Bound

I'm out of town today, on my way to Florida, for a business trip for my real life job. I hope it's sunny, but not too hot. I'm pretty sure I won't get much time outside during the day, but I think we're planning on catching a Marlin's game if things go well. Won't be able to post much more than this, so apologies in advance.

I plan on finishing a couple 33 1/3 books I've been reading on the plane. I'm almost done with Paul's Boutique by Dan LeRoy, obviously about the making of this Beastie Boys' epic album. I've started on Radiohead's OK Computer by Dai Griffiths as well. I'll review them when I'm done, but I can tell you at least with the former that it's already a glowing review. I can't wait to get my hands on others from the series.

Beastie Boys - Shake Your Rump (also at yousendit)

Sorry, can't use my normal hosting on this one...major label.

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New Uffie and The Rap Game Around The Internerd

Discobelle gives us some new Uffie tracks to drool over. I love this girl. According to Discobelle, "First Love is produced by Mr. Oizo and sounds a bit different from the Uffie we know, Brand New Car is produced by Feadz and is a bit more old-school Uffie. First Love will be released on Ed Banger Records on June 19th".

Uffie - First Love
Uffie - Brand New Car

In Other News...

The Hood Internet mashes up new Spoon and Ghostface Killah...

Spoon Vs. Ghostface - The Ghostface Of You Lingers (ABX Mash) (zShare)

They also provide something we're hearing a lot more of lately...hip-hop/rap over electro beats in this one. Well, sort of, I know DC is not really hip-hop...more R&B/Dance, but you get the point...

Justice vs. Destinys Child - Lose My Waters Of Naza(b)reath (DJ STV SLV Mash) (zShare)

Make sure you check into the two new Beastie Boys videos from their upcoming instrumental album.

Spine Magazine provided us all with five unreleased tracks from The Game.

The Game - A Wonderful Life
The Game - Still Me
The Game - Murda
The Game - My Bitch
The Game - Won't Stop

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The Mudkids : Live on MOKB SIRIUS Blog Radio, Left Of Center, Channel 26

We were pretty thrilled to get local hip-hop music makers, The Mudkids in to do an MOKB SIRIUS Blog Radio/91.7 WEEM in-studio session. I love these guys, knowing Big Skittz way before I ever knew he was in this trio. The guy hits bombs on the softball field. Anyway, if you want quality hip-hop music from guys who truely respect it, these guys are for you.



BIG NEWS: MOKB Blog Radio on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Left Of Center, Channel 26 is moving times and days! It will now be on Tuesdays at Noon until 2pm EST. It will then be replayed at Midnight to 2am EST.

This week though, be sure to check MOKB Blog Radio on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Left Of Center, Channel 26 at 10pm EST on Thursday night.

Moreover, this Memorial Day weekend on Left of Center, Channel 26, it's Blog Party Weekend. Welcome both It's A Trap and Aquarium Drunkard to the SIRIUS Blog Radio programming. Saturday, Sunday and Monday beginning at 12 Noon EST/9am Pacific, Blog Radio all day long each day.

You can listen for free over the internet by going to SIRIUS.com.



The Mudkids - Rock N Roll + The Bounce (Live on MOKB SIRIUS Blog Radio)
The Mudkids - Basically (Live on MOKB SIRIUS Blog Radio)
The Mudkids - Take A L (Live on MOKB SIRIUS Blog Radio)

Past MOKB Blog Radio sessions:

Session with Cary Brothers - go here
Session with Tom Thumb - go here
Session with Backyard Tire Fire - go here
Session with David Vandervelde - go here
Session with Mancino - go here
Session with The Whigs - go here
Session with Odawas - go here
Session with Gran Bel Fisher - go here
Session with The Broken West - go here
Session with Birdmonster - go here
Session with Catfish Haven - go here
Session with Arrah & The Ferns - go here
Session with Panda & Angel - go here
Session with Margot & The Nuclear So & Sos - go here
Session with Aqualung - go here

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Independent Music + Art Festival - Indianapolis, IN, June 9th

The Independent Music + Art Festival is Saturday June 9th at The Harrison Center for the Arts.



The event is a day long outdoor festival featuring local musicians, visual artists, and other "independents". This 6th Annual event honors local musicians who perform original live music and provides a unique opportunity for interaction with other artists and the community. IMAF is a FREE festival beginning at 11:00am and runs until 10:00pm. Bands are featured on two stages in the exterior courtyard of the Harrison Center and complimentary art and music events are hosted inside the Harrison. Beer and food will also be served. The Independent Music + Art Festival's MySpace.

The Harrison Center for the Arts is located at 1505 Delaware Street in downtown Indianapolis. 16th Street and Delaware.

Band Schedule:

11:15 - Jon Dick
11:50 - Highway Magic
12:25 - Tad Armstrong
1:00 - Three Piece Suites
1:35 - More Animals of the Arctic
2:10 - State
2:45 - Lord of the Yum Yum
3:20 - Rob Dixon and Triology
3:55 - Otis Gibbs
4:30 - Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes
5:05 - Ebenezer and the Hymnasters
5:40 - Wolfy
6:15 - Born Again Floozies
6:50 - Rodeo Ruby Love
7:25 - Mudkids
8:00 - Everthus the Deadbeats
8:45 - Stereo Deluxe

Everthus The Deadbeats - Human Paraquat
Everthus The Deadbeats - Some Terry
Big Skittz (of The Mudkids) ft. Mic Sol - Ohhkay
More Animals of the Arctic - King David
Lord Of The Yum Yum - Bizet:Overture to Opera Carmen
Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes - He's Got It
Wolfy - House On A Hill

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Monolith Festival Announces Lineup

Competing with both the ACL Festival and the Treasure Island Festival, the Monolith Festival at Red Rocks, Colorado has put together a pretty great lineup. The Flaming Lips, The Decemberists, Kings Of Leon, Ghostland Observatory, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Cloud Cult, Das EFX, Kid Sister, The Broken West, Earl Greyhound and many, many more... Check the full lineup at the Monolith Fest website. Oh yeah, make sure you check out Bob Log III's Boob Scotch. He'll be there too.

September 14th and 15th. Two Days, Two Nights with 50+ bands. Tickets will go on sale on June 2nd.

Previous: MOKB & Monolith do a SXSW Showcase & Photo recap of MOKB & Monolith @ SXSW

Das EFX - We Want FX
Cloud Cult - Take Your Medicine
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Upon This Tidal Wave Of Young Blood
The Decemberists - Shankill Butchers
Kid Sister - Pro Nails
The Broken West - Down In The Valley (Live on MOKB SIRIUS Blog Radio)

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Bonde Do Rolê - Office Boy Video

I mentioned the upcoming release of their new album yesterday, and in conjunction here is Bonde Do Rolê's video for Office Boy...



Bonde Do Role - Office Boy


Bonde Do Rolê - James Bonde
Bonde Do Rolê - Quero Te Amar
Bonde Do Rolê - Bondallic

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The Black Keys : Free Live EP

A couple weeks ago I borrowed a cd from the radio station I record MOKB's SIRIUS Blog Radio show at. At the time, I didn't know that The Black Keys would be giving away their new live EP. It's four recordings from the Keys' fall tour of 2006, and you can download all the tracks, for free, at The Black Keys' MySpace.

The Black Keys - 10 a.m. Automatic (Live at Mercy Lounge in Nashville 12/15/06)

Tracklisting:

No Trust - Recorded at The Troubador in LA on 9/13/06
Girl Is On My Mind - Recorded at The Troubador in LA on 9/13/06
10 a.m. Automatic - Recorded at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville on 12/15/2006
Elevator - Recorded at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville on 12/15/2006

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Snow Monster vs Maya Bond

Now you might already know about the GvB-championed Maya Bond, the insano cute six-year old indie-popster on Ellah Amen Records, but she now has some competition from Louisville, Kentucky. Snow Monster is a "new wave" band fronted by four-year-old Mabel Benzing. She is aided by her dad Dustin and brother, 18-month old, Oskar. Snow Monster lists the Jackson 5, Matt & Kim and xBxRx among their many influences.

Let the battle for indie-pop supremecy in the 10 and under market commence! Insanely cute indie pop chillun' - you decide!

Snow Monster - Kroaks Are The Oldest Bugs In Tow
Maya Bond - Ghost Castle

Thanks to GvB for sending me the Maya Bond track!

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B.C. Camplight : Blink Of A Nihilist

I loved B.C. Camplight's last album Hide, Run Away. He released the follow up effort, Blink Of A Nihilist, last week, May 14th. I really like the songs Soy Tonto! and The Hip & The Homeless, but he's made four songs from it available for download, so I'll just stick with those. B.C. Camplight's MySpace.

B.C. Camplight (Brian Christinzio) talks about the new material... "Much of my music on the last record was reviewed so highly because there were these undertones of murder, incest, and stuff like that veiled behind these summer time pop songs. With this album I took a step further. Aside from struggling with my own mental illness, I decided to seek out people that were in horrific psychological pain. I spent a lot of time in a New Jersey jail collecting stories and did the same at friends’ mental hospitals (where I was posing as a volunteer). I didn't want to just exploit these peoples stories but I was interested in building off of them."

B.C. Camplight - Suffer For Two
B.C. Camplight - Forget About Your Bones
B.C. Camplight - Officer Down
B.C. Camplight - Scare Me Sweetly

Older Works:

B.C. Camplight - Blood & Peanut Butter