The Rose Has Teeth

Matmos will be passing by during their first official North American tour. October 13 & 14 the duo will be at the Thalia Theater at Symphony Space. Haven't seen tickets yet available.

Only the Sun Knows

Six Organs of Admittance - Ben Chasny's superpsychedelic folk project - will be at Mercury Lounge 7/6. Tickets available here. Check out the video for "All You've Left" from the latest top quality album School of the Flower. Maybe Sufjan will show up to get his banjo signed by the true master.

Silent Shout

The Knife's Silent Shout is one of the best releases I've heard in a while. For samples and images, go here. Also, check out the video for "Marble House". The Swedish duo pulls elements of Throbbing Gristle, Chris & Cosey, various electro, etc. Silent Shout info page here. Dark and dirty beats - just like they should be.

Music for the Masses

A friend hit me up on this today. Pandora is a music recommendation device; and works pretty well. It's very easy to use and is slightly interactive. iTunes has a similar concept in its "Just for You" feature. But here at least you're not required to purchase anything. Open the box; c'mon, you know you want to...

Fresh Dirt

Yes; Dirt is back. The pharmaceutical advertising industry has its ebbs and flows, and we account pawns often get caught gasping for air under the crashing waves. For now, I can see the sunshine...