In anticipation of INCREDIBAD, Lonely Island's send-ups are arriving rapid fire. This new track, which has the Strokes man lending his pipes, is less "Jizz In My Pants," more "I'm On A Boat," at least via its initial posh, old-money... CONTINUE READING NEW LONELY ISLAND (FEAT. JULIAN CASABLANCAS) - "BOOMBOX"»
Posted on February 9, 2009 (37 comments)
Tags: Akiva Schaffer | Andy Samberg | HEALTH | Jorma Taccone | Julian Casablancas | Popo | The Lonely Island | The Strokes
There are exactly two things the world needs no more of: in order, they are fake rap and autotuned T-Pain cameos. End list. Accordingly this cut from the Lonely Island's debut album should be a shitshow, except that it's not,... CONTINUE READING NEW LONELY ISLAND (FEAT. T-PAIN) - "I'M ON A BOAT"»
Posted on February 4, 2009 (21 comments)
Tags: Akiva Schaffer | Jorma Taccone | T-Pain | The Lonely Island
As previously reported, Saturday Night Live trio Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg release their debut Lonely Island LP next month. Incredibad features cameos from Norah Jones, Julian Casablances, and T-Pain, among others, and includes all your favorite musical... CONTINUE READING LONELY ISLAND'S INCREDIBAD GETS TRACKLIST, NOT APHEX TWIN»
Posted on January 12, 2009 in , (5 comments)
Tags: Akiva Schaffer | Andy Samberg | Aphex Twin | Arcade Fire | Jorma Taccone | Leeds | Radiohead | Saturday Night Live | The Lonely Island
We know WAS to be funny guys, so just wait 'til you see the bitch Keith sets Chris up with on their blind double-date. To prove their humor bona fides, the Scientists got the hot girl from 30 Rock to play Keith's girlfriend. We approve. It's directed by Akiva Schaffer of SNL's Lonely Island comedy trio. Watch here.
Posted on January 18, 2008 in (8 comments)
As long as we're doing videos for Stereogum favorites, we can't not give a shoutout to We Are Scientists, who, in addition to being on Letterman tonight (see previous post) are playing Spin's Year in Music party. If you, like... CONTINUE READING NEW WE ARE SCIENTISTS VIDEO - "IT'S A HIT"»
Posted on December 19, 2005 in (24 comments)
Tags: Akiva Schaffer | The Lonely Island | We Are Scientists
