NME's Albums And Singles Of '06

'Tis the season for music journos and bloggers to rank and rate their favorite musical discoveries of the year. And thanks to a fine transcribing soul at ILM, we have NME's rankings right here. By their lists, this was the... CONTINUE READING NME'S ALBUMS AND SINGLES OF '06»

Sir Gnarls Barkley

We have to imagine this happens more than we'll ever know, but Page 6 delivers this report about of a perfect-for-hidden-camera altercation at the Meatpacking District blackhole-of-assholes Tenjune the other night:Former NBA star Charles Barkley was relaxing at a table... CONTINUE READING SIR GNARLS BARKLEY»

Posted on December 6, 2006 (2 comments)
Tags: Danger Mouse | Gnarls Barkley

New Gnarls Barkley Video - "Who Cares?"

The astute videophile will note that, as Halloween approaches, the trend is toward freaky costumes and gore -- so you know from where this Gnarl Z Barkley clip comes. With a tip o' the cap to the blaxploitation classic Blacula,... CONTINUE READING NEW GNARLS BARKLEY VIDEO - "WHO CARES?"»

Posted on October 26, 2006 in Video (7 comments)
Tags: Beirut | Gnarls Barkley

New Gnarls Barkley Video - "Gone Daddy Gone"

The Punk Guy gives us the greatest scoop of the week! The third, and best, video from St. Elsewhere. Gotta say these are the band's creepiest costumes yet. Check out Krist's interview with director Chris Milk here.... CONTINUE READING NEW GNARLS BARKLEY VIDEO - "GONE DADDY GONE"»

Posted on September 29, 2006 (24 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

Mark Linkous + Brian Burton = Dangerhorse

That's right. According to BBC Six Music (via Gigwise), Sparklehorse and Dangermouse are joining forces for a full album. Linkous says, “There were some songs that didn't make it for the Sparklehorse album proper that we're going to use for... CONTINUE READING MARK LINKOUS + BRIAN BURTON = DANGERHORSE»

Posted on September 25, 2006 (4 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley | Grammys | Robyn | Sparklehorse

Another "Crazy" Cover

Nelly Furtado, one of the first to cover Gnarls' hit, performs with Charlotte Church on the classical singer/Best Celebrity Real Breasts 2006 winner's Channel 4 variety series. Why do you care? Because The Charlotte Church Show has the worst TV... CONTINUE READING ANOTHER "CRAZY" COVER»

Posted on September 19, 2006 (10 comments)
Tags: Britney Spears | Gnarls Barkley | Kevin Federline

Austin City Limits: Day One

Yesterday was a scorcher, but we managed to wipe the sweat from Amrit's camera lens long enough to snap shots of our favorite bands rockin' Austin. Stereogum's done a bunch of these 3-day rock fests this year, and learned some... CONTINUE READING AUSTIN CITY LIMITS: DAY ONE»

Virgin Festival Ticket Giveaway

On 9/23, the Virgin Festival hits Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. And we're gonna give away two pairs of tickets (tickets are $100 each!). You're responsible for your travel and lodging, but Pimlico is less than an hour... CONTINUE READING VIRGIN FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY»

Venom Confections

Obligatory Snakes On A Plane post, or my blogger's license will be revoked. We discussed the soundtrack, bid on the toast, laughed at the parodies, rented the Kazakh version... And we agree the sequel should star Christopher Walken... But please... CONTINUE READING VENOM CONFECTIONS»

Posted on August 19, 2006 in Celebrity Playlist (48 comments)
Tags: Arcade Fire | Gnarls Barkley | My Morning Jacket | Snakes On A Plane

Win Gnarls Barkley/Peeping Tom Tix In Atlantic City

Sorry for the late notice on this, but 20 (!) extra tickets to Gnarls Barkley's show at Atlantic City's House Of Blues just plopped in our lap. We saw 'em twice last weekend, and we wore huge smiles for both... CONTINUE READING WIN GNARLS BARKLEY/PEEPING TOM TIX IN ATLANTIC CITY»

Posted on August 14, 2006 in Contest (75 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

Portishead Insult, Apologize To Danger Mouse

On Monday, Geoff Barrow blogged on Portishead's MySpace: "id rather poo in my mums suday roast than have danger mouse produce a portishead record............no offence like." Yesterday, he sobered up: "just to let you know after my rants the other... CONTINUE READING PORTISHEAD INSULT, APOLOGIZE TO DANGER MOUSE»

Posted on August 10, 2006 in Where's The Beef? (12 comments)
Tags: Danger Mouse | Gnarls Barkley | Portishead

Adios, Illinoise

We’re still recovering from our sojourn to the self-described "musical center of the universe" this weekend, and a little worse for the wear. But the last days of Lolla gave us the festival's most unforgettable moments, amazing weather and... CONTINUE READING ADIOS, ILLINOISE»

Tennis Anyone?

Love-40 (AKA Gnarls Barkley) put on "Smiley Faces" at Lollapalooza: ... CONTINUE READING TENNIS ANYONE?»

Posted on August 7, 2006 (26 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

Gnarls Barkley @ House Of Blues, Chicago 8/3/06

Dress was casual: the dynamic duo sported chefs' outfits, backed by an eleven-piece line-up of short-order cooks and apron-clad, bespectacled waitresses. To a Gnarly spin on "Hungry Like The Wolf," Cee-Lo took center stage carrying a tray of muffins, which... CONTINUE READING GNARLS BARKLEY @ HOUSE OF BLUES, CHICAGO 8/3/06»

Posted on August 4, 2006 in Concert (11 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

Lollapalater

After a brief period of confusion at the American Airlines check-in (Amrit's on the security list!) we're about to fly out to Chicago (I've actually never been.) Who else is heading to Lollapalooza? Wanna trade tips on the shadiest stages?... CONTINUE READING LOLLAPALATER»

Posted on August 3, 2006 in Video (19 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley | Lollapalooza

Raconteurs Get "Crazy"

Gnarls are awesome and everything, but what if they were a bit more White? No, I'm not talkin' 'bout Legion Of Doom. The Raconteurs -- that's Saboteurs to you Aussies -- recently covered Gnarls Barkley's Song Of Oh Six at... CONTINUE READING RACONTEURS GET "CRAZY"»

Posted on August 2, 2006 in MP3 (25 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

Art Of The Mix

It's been a shitty season for mashups. Thankfully, Melbourne DJ Arty Fufkin is here to amuse those of us who like to hear two songs at the same time. Arty Fufkin - "Atoms For Idols" (MP3 Link Expired) Thom Yorke... CONTINUE READING ART OF THE MIX»

Posted on July 31, 2006 in MP3 (7 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley | Kelly Clarkson | Radiohead

2006 MTV Video Music Award Nominations

Shakira and Chili Peppers lead with seven noms each. Gnarls got three. None for Boards Of Canada. VIDEO OF THE YEAR Christina Aguilera: "Ain't No Other Man" Madonna: "Hung Up" Panic! at the Disco: "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" Red... CONTINUE READING 2006 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS»

Gnarls Barkley Covers The Doors

Just when you think Gnarls might be out of tricks, they prove everyone wrong. At two recent sold-out shows at the Avalon, the duo peformed the Doors' b-side "Who Scared You." Cee-Lo said he and Danger are big fans of... CONTINUE READING GNARLS BARKLEY COVERS THE DOORS»

Posted on July 26, 2006 (13 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

Gnarls Biggie

The Notorious B.I.G. gets mashed with Gnarls Barkley. (Link via La Blogothèque.) I don't think Danger Mouse can complain. Gnarls Biggie - "Smiley Faces Hypnotize" (MP3) OTHER BOOTLEG ALBUMS: The Beastles, The Who Boys, American Edit, The Grey Album, Q... CONTINUE READING GNARLS BIGGIE»

Posted on July 19, 2006 in MP3 (18 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

New Gnarls Barkley Video - "Smiley Faces"

Finally! I had no idea they played Altamont. Here's Gnarls' crazy timewarp, with narration from Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell. Yes, the Peppers had the same idea with "Dani California" ... but we like this better. What's your favorite part?... CONTINUE READING NEW GNARLS BARKLEY VIDEO - "SMILEY FACES"»

Posted on July 18, 2006 in Video (24 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

One "Crazy" Sample

Splendida Project has unearthed the tune from which Gnarls got "Crazy." "Nel Cimitero Di Tuscon" was composed by the Reverberi brothers for the '68 film Preparati La Bara!. Splendida says they were students of spaghetti Western soundtracker Ennio Morricone --... CONTINUE READING ONE "CRAZY" SAMPLE»

Posted on July 5, 2006 (11 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

New Gnarls Barkley Video - "Crazy"

"Crazy" is already in your head, but now Danger-Lo are trying to get inside your mind, man -- rorschach stizz. Crazy enough for you? Watch the indie soul phenoms' first video here (ASX). UPDATE: Or, just watch the YouTube... Even... CONTINUE READING NEW GNARLS BARKLEY VIDEO - "CRAZY"»

Posted on April 18, 2006 in Video (16 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley

Ray LaMontagne Covers Gnarls Barkley

Via Amrit, we have MP3 of our favorite (Stephen) Stills-loving crooner taking on that soulful charttopper blaring from every Brit kid's mobile. Ray LaMontagne - "Crazy" (MP3 Link Expired)... CONTINUE READING RAY LAMONTAGNE COVERS GNARLS BARKLEY»

Posted on April 14, 2006 in MP3 (39 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley | Ray LaMontagne

New Gnarls Barkley Leaks

Another post about new tracks from a band with the initials "GB" releasing an album this year: Best Foot Forward has two new leaked tracks off of the much-awaited Gnarls Barkley collaboration (previously). No titles, unfortunately, but I likes. Untitled... CONTINUE READING NEW GNARLS BARKLEY LEAKS»

Posted on January 16, 2006 in MP3 (15 comments)
Tags: Gnarls Barkley