Record Store Day won't save indie brick-and-mortar music retailers, but we can all agree it was a lot of fun. Between the exclusive releases and in-store performances and DJ sets, hopefully you found a reason to celebrate your favorite local... CONTINUE READING RECORD STORE DAY @ OTHER MUSIC, NYC 4/18/09»
Posted on April 20, 2009 in , (12 comments)
Tags: Andy Blitz | Aziz Ansari | Bill Callahan | Bobby Moynihan | Human Giant | Record Store Day | The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
The Jeremy Konner-directed video for Army Navy's "My Thin Sides" features Human Giant's Paul Scheer, who shows up as the band's tambourine player, currently stuck in a funk, remembering the better times before he got kicked out for getting a... CONTINUE READING NEW ARMY NAVY VIDEO (FEAT. PAUL SCHEER) - "MY THIN SIDES" »
Posted on November 12, 2008 in , (7 comments)
Tags: Army Navy | Human Giant | Paul Scheer | Vampire Weekend
Vivian Girls self-titled LP comes out 10/7 on In The Red. If you haven't heard the Darger-referencing trio yet, Cassie, Katy, and Ali nail a C86 sound (see Shop Assistants) with layers of J&MC feedback and three-part harmonies that hit... CONTINUE READING THE 'GUM DROP LIV: HEAR NEW VIVIAN GIRLS, WIN HUMAN GIANT & THREADLESS MERCH»
Posted on September 10, 2008 in , (1 comments)
Tags: Human Giant | Pop Noir | SXSW | The Hold Steady | Vivian Girls
We admit we're impressed by the level of discourse in the comments on Stereogum: mostly you guys are funny, knowledgeable, and collectively perfect at playing our fact checking cuz. Also you guys are excellent anonymous comment writers -- that's where... CONTINUE READING HUMAN GIANT RESPOND TO YOUR STEREOGUM COMMENTS»
Posted on March 4, 2008 in (39 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | Human Giant | Paul Scheer | Rachel Bilson | Rob Huebel
Finally, a list you'll hopefully enjoy -- after all, you made it. This year's Gummy voters came out in record numbers, meaning more statistically sound results than ever (the album rankings surer, the hotties hotter). But before we get... CONTINUE READING WINNERS OF THE 2007 GUMMY AWARDS»
Posted on December 12, 2007 in , , , (0 comments)
Tags: Arcade Fire | Feist | Human Giant | Jens Lekman | Justice | Radiohead | The National
Everywhere we looked Friday night was a mind explosion. The surreality of the scene at MTV studios was best captured by Aziz and Fred Armisen squaring off in a Guitar Hero challenge -- using the Times Square big screen as... CONTINUE READING THE NATIONAL @ THE HUMAN GIANT MTV MARATHON 5/19/07»
Posted on May 21, 2007 in (23 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | Bob Odenkirk | Human Giant | Michael Showalter | Morningwood | Nick Kroll | Paul Scheer | Rob Huebel | Rob Riggle | Saturday Night Live | The National
Our friends Aziz, Paul, and Rob have had a funny run so far on their MTV show Human Giant, though the troupe's absurdist shorts presumably haven't lived up to Viacom brass's lofty expectations. (Let's face it, it's no Road Rules... CONTINUE READING TED LEO LIVE ON HUMAN GIANT»
Posted on May 18, 2007 in (25 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | Human Giant | Mastodon | Paul Scheer | Rob Huebel | Ted Leo
After roasting indie clerks, stalking M.I.A., and launching Tapes 'N Tapes, Aziz has teamed with fellow Human Giants Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, and Jason Woliner (Rob Riggle cameo!) to bring magic back to the street. The sketch premiered at Pianos... CONTINUE READING THE ILLUSIONATORS»
Posted on February 6, 2007 in (9 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | Human Giant | Paul Scheer | Rob Huebel | Rob Riggle
