Photos, Video From The 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards

When MTV's college-obsessed little sister station mtvU announced the nominations for this year's Woodie Awards, we had some fun trying to make sense of the logic underlying the way in which they had grouped together bands and pit them against... CONTINUE READING PHOTOS, VIDEO FROM THE 2009 MTVU WOODIE AWARDS»

ATP NY 2009: Wayne's World

Our second year at Kutsher's was rainier than the first, but that didn't matter so much to us or, seemingly, the other attendees: If anything, this year felt more celebratory (and debauched) than 2008. You wouldn't be faulted for noting... CONTINUE READING ATP NY 2009: WAYNE'S WORLD»

ATP NY '09 Confirms Animal Collective, Atlas Sound, Suicide, And David Cross

Although we still don't know who'll be stepping into Kevin Shields's gazey shoes as headliner/curator, ATP NY has confirmed an initial round of performers for next year's party at Kutschers: Animal Collective, Panda Bear, Atlas Sound, Antipop Consortium, Suicide doing... CONTINUE READING ATP NY '09 CONFIRMS ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, ATLAS SOUND, SUICIDE, AND DAVID CROSS»

Sonic Latte

We all like to listen to Daydream Nation while sipping skinny mochas at the local Starbucks. Of course we do. Making that guilty pleasure a little bit easier, 14 celebrities of various stripes each chose a SY track for a... CONTINUE READING SONIC LATTE»

Patton Oswalt's Open Letter To David Cross: It Was Just A Joke. That You Forgot About.

Remember the other day when David Cross got all Kevin Barnes in defending his decision to accept a paycheck for a less-than-artistic enterprise, against the likes of random internetters and old pal Patton Oswalt? Well it appears Patton's offending "snide... CONTINUE READING PATTON OSWALT'S OPEN LETTER TO DAVID CROSS: IT WAS JUST A JOKE. THAT YOU FORGOT ABOUT.»

Posted on January 4, 2008 (17 comments)
Tags: David Cross | Patton Oswalt

David Cross Can't Buy A House With Indie Hipster Cred

While you were preparing for an unforgettable (and perhaps unrememberable) New Year's Eve, David Cross was dotting the "i"s and crossing the "t"s on a lengthy screed defending his role in Alvin And The Chipmunks, an appearance just a little... CONTINUE READING DAVID CROSS CAN'T BUY A HOUSE WITH INDIE HIPSTER CRED»

Posted on January 2, 2008 (43 comments)
Tags: David Cross

David Cross And Demetri Martin's Blind Hear Test

David Cross aka Ronnie Dobbs aka Samson Dalonoga and Demetri Martin aka the new Rachel Hunter teamed up to turn their indie-oriented ears toward celebrity-made music. To ensure the veracity and accuracy of their responses, they wore blindfolds. Vanity Fair's... CONTINUE READING DAVID CROSS AND DEMETRI MARTIN'S BLIND HEAR TEST»

I'm Not There: Cate Blanchett As Bob Dylan

A short bit from Todd Haynes' Dylan movie I'm Not There has leaked online. The film, which features seven (six?) actors playing Bob -- Christian Bale, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, Ben Whishaw, and Cate Blanchett -- is... CONTINUE READING I'M NOT THERE: CATE BLANCHETT AS BOB DYLAN»

J Mascis Learns Not To Cross David In A Guitar Hero Duel

Comedians and Guitar Hero go together like peanut butter and applesauce (try it, it's delicious); remember the Aziz/Armisen GH duel off the Times Square jumbotron? So, no surprise that this clip sees real life guitar hero J Mascis get spanked... CONTINUE READING J MASCIS LEARNS NOT TO CROSS DAVID IN A GUITAR HERO DUEL»

Posted on June 28, 2007 in Video, Video Games (12 comments)
Tags: David Cross | Dinosaur Jr

Bonnaroo: Friday 6/15/07

This year's 'Roo is Saturday heavy -- today we get Franz, Hold Steady, Regina, Dr. Dog, and a band called Police your parents loved -- but the tame opening day brought some stuff worth writing home about, including local boys... CONTINUE READING BONNAROO: FRIDAY 6/15/07»

Paul Rudd Shows Veronica Mars His Pretty Pony

Reader Rebecca writes in:Paul Rudd has his own tag on the Gum, so he's relevant, right? Anyway, he guest-starred on last night's episode of Veronica Mars as a washed-up, drunk asshole musician who was the non-legendary (read: still-alive) half of... CONTINUE READING PAUL RUDD SHOWS VERONICA MARS HIS PRETTY PONY»

2007 PLUG Awards

The night before the mainstream music industry self-fellated on worldwide television, the indie scene had a little backslapping of its own at Irving Plaza for the PLUG Awards show which, despite being rough around the edges, was a decent time.... CONTINUE READING 2007 PLUG AWARDS»

Johnny Marr & David Cross Cover Bank Of America's "One"

We obviously picked the wrong Modest Marr gig to go to this week. Last night, folks at the Bowery Ballroom were treated to a rendition of corporate America's hottest viral video. Herewith, Johnny Marr as Jim Dubois and David Cross... CONTINUE READING JOHNNY MARR & DAVID CROSS COVER BANK OF AMERICA'S "ONE"»

Posted on November 19, 2006 (35 comments)
Tags: David Cross | Ethan Chandler | Johnny Marr | Modest Mouse | U2

Buy Your Favorite Band

The fine folks at Clear Channel have put together a handy list if you find yourself in the market for a band and mired in engagement-fee curiousity (via PopWatch). The sheet gives you prices and availability on everyone from 30... CONTINUE READING BUY YOUR FAVORITE BAND»

Posted on October 5, 2006 (29 comments)
Tags: 30 Seconds To Mars | David Cross | Death Cab For Cutie | Panic! At The Disco

David Cross Reviews Yo La Tengo...

Based on track titles alone. Via eMusic:Yo La Tengo's debut CD, I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass: The Florence Nightingale Story is filled with the cranky meanderings of today's new nu rock. Forged in... CONTINUE READING DAVID CROSS REVIEWS YO LA TENGO...»

Posted on September 13, 2006 (20 comments)
Tags: David Cross | Eagles Of Death Metal | Southeast Engine | Yo La Tengo

Mr. Show's Greatest Fake Bands

From the "no shit!" tag cloud comes this post about how musicians love HBO's classic Mr. Show. If I was stuck on a tour bus for months, there's nothing I'd rather rewatch. Truth be told, Stereogum will take any opportunity... CONTINUE READING MR. SHOW'S GREATEST FAKE BANDS»

New Strokes Video - "Juicebox"

For the first video from First Impressions Of Earth, 2001's NME coverboys took a page from Yo La Tengo by getting David Cross to funny up the dialogue (he's more amusing than Bob Pollard I guess). Strokes' "Juicebox" clip doesn't... CONTINUE READING NEW STROKES VIDEO - "JUICEBOX"»

Posted on November 13, 2005 (85 comments)
Tags: David Cross | The Strokes

Arrested Development Cancelled?

The future's not so bright for Stereogum readers' favorite sitcom. Elites TV reports on this "worst entertainment news of the century." C'mon Fox, we want our Chachi. Update: Waxy digs up footage of David Cross slamming Fox's marketing team. PREVIOUSLY:... CONTINUE READING ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT CANCELLED?»

Posted on November 11, 2005 (55 comments)
Tags: Arrested Development | David Cross

Will The Real David Cross Please Stand Up?

Did you hear that story about the David Cross impersonator sleeping with unsuspecting Arrested Development fans all over Manhattan? David Cross did, and he wrote to Gawker explaining how to tell if it's really him. So at the Jesus Is... CONTINUE READING WILL THE REAL DAVID CROSS PLEASE STAND UP?»

Posted on November 4, 2005 (14 comments)
Tags: David Cross

Eugene Mirman & David Cross Get Wasted, Discuss Indie Rock

Eugene Mirman and David Cross go five rounds with Entertainment Weekly's Laura Gilbert. ROUND 1 EW (Heineken): How long have you guys known each other? Mirman (Dewar's neat): I moved to New York four years ago, and we met maybe... CONTINUE READING EUGENE MIRMAN & DAVID CROSS GET WASTED, DISCUSS INDIE ROCK»

Posted on October 12, 2004 (22 comments)
Tags: David Cross | Death From Above 1979 | Eugene Mirman | Robyn Hitchcock

The Foghat Principle

Yo La Tengo perform tonight on the John McEnroe Show on CNBC. Not only are they the "house band' for the entire program, but McEnroe himself joins them for a cover of "Beat On The Brat." Tune in at 10... CONTINUE READING THE FOGHAT PRINCIPLE»

Posted on August 5, 2004 (8 comments)
Tags: David Cross | Yo La Tengo

David Cross Exercises, Votes

Very funny PSA. Thanks Lindsayism!... CONTINUE READING DAVID CROSS EXERCISES, VOTES»

Posted on July 30, 2004 (4 comments)
Tags: David Cross

David Cross Visits Proctologist, Takes On RNC

From David Cross's Cigar Corner: Also, I have been asked to “curate” a show at the Beacon Theater on Aug 31st to play opposite the RNC while it’s in town taking over nearly every venue in town. This is no... CONTINUE READING DAVID CROSS VISITS PROCTOLOGIST, TAKES ON RNC»

Posted on July 26, 2004 (3 comments)
Tags: David Cross

David Cross Reviews The Hits

Reading stuff like this makes me wish David Cross had a blog... From the new Rolling Stone: Franz Ferdinand, "Take Me Out" David Cross: These guys have a fair bit of hype behind them. I like this - it moves... CONTINUE READING DAVID CROSS REVIEWS THE HITS»

Posted on April 14, 2004 (12 comments)
Tags: David Cross | Franz Ferdinand | Mandy Moore | The Von Bondies