The Black Keys on SNL

By Greg Swan, on January 10th, 2011%

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Facebook Comments Enabled (also Bollywood Thriller)

By Greg Swan, on January 10th, 2011%

Testing out Facebook Comments in lieu of Disqus… whattaya think (leave a comment).

And here’s something to leave a . . . → Read More: Facebook Comments Enabled (also Bollywood Thriller)

Radiohead’s Nude, covered by machines

By Greg Swan, on January 8th, 2011%

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Ever invite your Dad to a house party? Film it?

By Greg Swan, on January 7th, 2011%

Heavy Hawaii’s frontman, Matt Barajas, invited his dad, Sergio, to his latest San Diego house party, filmed it, and is sharing it with the worldwide web.

Here’s “Better.”

Personally, I’m a big fan of the song, and not really a fan of the video. It’s lacking a story arc, and if I didn’t really dig the song, I probably wouldn’t have posted it.

Then again, my dad lives in Florida in a retirement community and never comes to my parties. So maybe I’m just jealous.

But the song is stellar. HH have an upcoming 12″ release on Art Fag Recordings I’m greatly . . . → Read More: Ever invite your Dad to a house party? Film it?

Recommend putting in your bite guard before watching this really cool vid from NewVillager

By Greg Swan, on January 6th, 2011%

Ben Dickinson (LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, The Juan Maclean) directed this new video from NewVillager. It has 10 concepts, but I think I missed a few once the headaches started.

The good news is that by the time the seizures subsided I was ready to watch it . . . → Read More: Recommend putting in your bite guard before watching this really cool vid from NewVillager

Jack White debuts the Greeting Card Gatefold from Third Man Records

By Greg Swan, on January 4th, 2011%

The Greeting Card Gatefold plays music when you open the sleeve – sweet!!

It’s the limited edition release of the upcoming Wanda Jackson LP The Party . . . → Read More: Jack White debuts the Greeting Card Gatefold from Third Man Records

Merry Christmas from Perfect Porridge!

By Greg Swan, on December 25th, 2010%

On behalf of myself, I’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!

It’s been a heck of a ride here at Perfect Porridge these past six years, and I have to say 2010 has been one of the best so far. Not only did I welcome yet another little person into my beloved family on the home front this year, my day job and side gig writing on this here music blog have just been exploding.

My panel on music blogs at SXSW this year was a major career milestone and allowed me to develop a deeper relationship with (and understanding of) . . . → Read More: Merry Christmas from Perfect Porridge!

An early Christmas present for you

By Greg Swan, on December 24th, 2010%

A parrot singing “Bodies” by . . . → Read More: An early Christmas present for you

Fujiya & Miyagi Premiere YoYo Video

By Greg Swan, on December 17th, 2010%

Ventriloquizzing is set for release on the January 25th 2011 via . . . → Read More: Fujiya & Miyagi Premiere YoYo Video

Block the addiction gene and quarantine his temper: Only Son orders the perfect child

By Greg Swan, on December 15th, 2010%

Only Son released the official video for “It’s a Boy” last week. The video is directed by Peter Sand and the track is from OS’s forthcoming album, Searchlight, out January 18.

Frankly, the video is cool and all, but I’m really digging the track itself. Check out the opening lyrics:

Let’s start with the baby’s gender
Do you know what you both want?
Well, we’ve discussed it and we’re pretty sure we’d like to have a boy.

Later:
Block the addiction gene and quarantine his temper.

Earlier this week I was recommending a coworker check out E.M. Forster’s short story “The Machine Stops,” which is about the role . . . → Read More: Block the addiction gene and quarantine his temper: Only Son orders the perfect child