This vid comes from Ted's solo set at the Callum Robbins Benefit Show at Northsix in Williamsburg Friday night where, according to The Battering Room, cover lover Leo played 11 covers in a 16 song set. We're sure no one... CONTINUE READING TED LEO COVERS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN»
Posted on January 29, 2007 in (22 comments)
Tags: Bruce Springsteen | Ted Leo
Pitchfork took its biggest step toward MP3 blogization this morning with the launch of Forkcast, which usurps the "Free Downloads" feature and the track reviews section of the site, combining 'em into one tidy, top-right column. The gist is that... CONTINUE READING FORKCAST»
Posted on January 15, 2007 (4 comments)
Tags: Ted Leo
We scoffed at the first reports of this odd couple, but sure enough, ex-Minuteman and now Stooge Mike Watt is laying bass down on the next Kelly Clarkson record -- and Pitchfork has the photographic proof! Nice nab for Kelly!... CONTINUE READING MISS INDEPENDENT & MIKE WATT»
Posted on November 21, 2006 (26 comments)
Tags: American Idol | Kelly Clarkson | Mike Watt | Ted Leo
"Are you a real New Yorker?" This week Time Out New York asks us to prove it by taking this intense quiz, on which we performed miserably. Guess we're not real New Yorkers? Our rent bill implies otherwise. Here's our... CONTINUE READING WHAT'S THE HIPSTER LISTENING TO?»
Posted on November 1, 2006 (32 comments)
Tags: Ted Leo
After all the build-up and excitement over Touch And Go's 25th Anniversary, turns out we couldn't make it out to the Hideout Block Party after all. BUT we've done the next best thing by enlisting photog Wes Frazer and his... CONTINUE READING TOUCH AND GO 25TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTOS: DAY ONE»
Posted on September 9, 2006 (12 comments)
Tags: Ted Leo
The Monorchid have been announced as the final act added to the Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Block Party line-up. Tickets for the three day event are on sale now. In celebration of the label's 25th birthday, local filmmaker Jamie... CONTINUE READING TOUCH AND GO 25TH BLOCK PARTY LINE-UP»
Posted on August 11, 2006 in (16 comments)
Tags: Calexico | Ted Leo
This explains a lot. Featuring your favorite Human Giants (Aziz Ansari, Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel) and cameos from Fred Armisen, Rob Riggle, Tapes 'n Tapes, Ted Leo, Devendra Banhart, and Nick Kroll as the bullied Pitchfork editor reading XLR8R on... CONTINUE READING CLELL TICKLE: INDIE MARKETING GURU»
Posted on August 11, 2006 (43 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | Devendra Banhart | Tapes 'N Tapes | Ted Leo
That Pitchforkmedia must be doing something right; 19,000 people a day hit up their Festival for 18 hours of music over two days, despite some serious heat and humidity. Whether that's a testament to the awesome lineup or the show-going... CONTINUE READING PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2006 PHOTOS»
Posted on August 3, 2006 (42 comments)
Tags: Aesop Rock | Art Brut | Band Of Horses | Danielson | Destroyer | Hot Machines | Jens Lekman | Liars | Mission Of Burma | Mr Life | Os Mutantes | Silver Jews | Spoon | Tapes 'N Tapes | Ted Leo | The Walkmen | Yo La Tengo
I know ... SXSW is so last month. But if you'll indulge us for one final post. Huge thanks to Lizz, Joe, & Jimmy from Immediate Media for presenting our showcase, to all the bands for the tremendous performances,... CONTINUE READING SOUTH BY STEREOGUM COUCH CAM & BEHIND-THE-SCENES»
Posted on April 4, 2006 in (5 comments)
Tags: SXSW | Ted Leo
Q: Wow Stereogum, your SXSW party looks awesome. Is it free? A: Yes, it's free, but invite-only. A wristband or festival badge won't get you in. Only a SXStereogum laminate. Don't fret, however; we're giving away 150 of 'em to... CONTINUE READING SOUTH BY STEREOGUM SWEEPSTAKES»
Posted on February 23, 2006 in (75 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | SXSW | Ted Leo
Watch his awesome acoustic take on Stereogum guilty pleasure "Since U Been Gone." There's even some YYY's "Maps" mixed in. It's at ugo.com. (Thanks Dave for the heads up.) Also on that site are performances of "Me and Mia" and... CONTINUE READING TED LEO COVERS KELLY CLARKSON»
Posted on March 9, 2005 (37 comments)
Tags: Kelly Clarkson | Ted Leo