Music
Something for “Nothing”
D.C. rapper and Go-Go enthusiast Wale (think valet not whale) has a new mix tape out called “The Mix Tape About Nothing”. As you might have guessed from the title and cover art, it contains more than a few references to Seinfeld.
If you’re already skeptical, rest assured that Wale’s skill as a lyricist lends more [...]
Best Comment Ever
A few months ago I wrote a post about the awesome and heavily hair-ironed band Tokio Hotel. Much to my surprise it probably remains the most trafficked Pinko post ever, largely because many thousands of excited fans have Google Alerts set for “Tokio Hotel,” which I am glad to “ping,” as they say. I’ve actually [...]
Jamie and the Boyfriends…
…are my favorite new band. We don’t talk about music a lot on Pinko, but every once and awhile you get the right recipe in place: Intentionally naughty band name implying sexual ambiguity and coupling; hot band members; and communist, pro-labor lyrics presented with great care and kindness. They are totally fun please check them [...]
Watching Me Watching You…
File this under DIY ingenuity, Big Brother style surveillance, or both.
Unsigned UK band The Get Out Clause has found a way to make a music video on the cheap and draw attention to the 13 million (13 million!) CCTV cameras currently monitoring English countrymen.
The band set up and played their song in front of [...]
Lil’ Wayne, You’re on Notice!
I have been a life long supporter of the objectification of women, as well as the matching of one’s sneakers to one’s ballcap. However, there are certain music video trends which I simply refuse to get behind. I take particular issue with the latest pop-culture parody of American excess: stretch SUVs.
Lil’ Wayne has taken it [...]
An American “Triumph of the Will” with will.i.am as Leni Riefenstahl
Ok, I’m pretty deep in the whole Obamania thing at this point, but I have to admit this video makes me just a little uncomfortable.
And yes, that is Ugly Betty’s own Eric Mabius under all that beard. I think Obama should get to be president based purely on Mabius’ performance as the creepy, naughty Dean [...]
Debate Like There’s No Tomorrow
There was yet another democratic debate tonight. Reactions have been mixed. Obama won some points. Hillary won some other points. Hillary blasted Obama for plagiarism and then stole lines from both Edwards and Bill Clinton in 92. At least that is what I read. I didn’t get a chance to see the debate because I [...]
What the kids are listening to.
I work next door to the Irving Plaza, one of the largest concert venues in New York. Snaking around several city blocks today is the longest line I’ve ever seen for a concert there, so it must, I thought, absolutely must be some band I’d heard of. I’m not so old that I wouldn’t have [...]
Loading ...