rants of a former robot

I Am

2011-07-03T19:02:00.001-04:00

I Am!

BY JOHN CLARE

I am—yet what I am none cares or knows;

My friends forsake me like a memory lost:

I am the self-consumer of my woes—

They rise and vanish in oblivious host,

Like shadows in love’s frenzied stifled throes

And yet I am, and live—like vapours tossed

Into the nothingness of scorn and noise,

Into the living sea of waking dreams,

Where there is neither sense of life or joys,

But the vast shipwreck of my life’s esteems;

Even the dearest that I loved the best

Are strange—nay, rather, stranger than the rest.

I long for scenes where man hath never trod

A place where woman never smiled or wept

There to abide with my Creator, God,

And sleep as I in childhood sweetly slept,

Untroubling and untroubled where I lie

The grass below—above the vaulted sky.

1865

Harlem

2011-05-08T22:20:00.001-04:00

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up

like a raisin in the sun?

Or fester like a sore—

And then run?

Does it stink like rotten meat?

Or crust and sugar over—

like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags

like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Winter

2011-01-21T09:05:00.000-05:00

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Yum

2010-12-25T20:10:00.000-05:00

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Plate Hate

2010-12-24T15:23:00.000-05:00

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Plate Hate

2010-12-24T15:08:00.000-05:00

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Winter Wonderland

2010-12-24T11:51:00.001-05:00

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Reindeer!

2010-12-24T11:51:00.000-05:00

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Disgusting... But a great idea

2010-12-04T10:49:00.000-05:00

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So wrong, yet so convenient

2010-12-04T10:41:00.000-05:00

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In Greenwich, they break out the mangers early

2010-12-04T10:40:00.000-05:00

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The tree at Rockefellar Center before it was lit up

2010-12-04T10:39:00.000-05:00

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Errr am I reading this correctly?

2010-11-20T18:32:00.000-05:00

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Yes that reads "Turducken." Wow

2010-11-05T13:47:00.000-04:00

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Beyonce as a Unicorn with a mounted princess

2010-10-30T17:41:00.000-04:00

Obviously not Mrs. Carter, but just as adorable/leggy.
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As George Sr would say "There's plenty of $ in the banana stand"

2010-10-29T19:24:00.000-04:00

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Uses movie postcards as bookmarks, for books that are adapted into movies... Junkie

2010-10-29T00:55:00.000-04:00

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Sunset in Greenwich

2010-10-12T18:25:00.000-04:00

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trailer trash - Blue Valentine

2010-10-12T14:54:00.004-04:00

I've been a fan of Ryan Gosling since " Michelle Williams since Dawson's & now that the Motion Picture Association of America has slapped it with an NC-17 rating on it. I've been eagerly awaiting any news and the release of this film since it premiered at The Cannes Film Festival in May and has been dubbed as one of the most "utterly devastating completely believable marriage drama[s]," which be unappealing to most people, but I for some reason can't get enough of them.

-1

The great outdoors

2010-10-11T22:00:00.000-04:00

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As seen in "You've Got Mail"

2010-10-10T17:23:00.000-04:00

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Such an amazing dessert selection

2010-10-10T16:09:00.000-04:00

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I need this cat pad!

2010-09-28T21:12:00.000-04:00

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This dude is uncomfortably close to the edge

2010-09-27T20:07:00.000-04:00

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Is such a Shiksa Goddess

2010-09-25T15:14:00.000-04:00

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It's a beautiful day in NYC

2010-09-25T14:51:00.000-04:00

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Box of Wine

2010-09-22T11:38:00.001-04:00

The headless gentleman in the Ralph button down just purchased so much wine for his "Hurricane Party"
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Every [cool] record store needs a copy of this album

2010-09-22T11:38:00.000-04:00

& you should own it on whichever format you prefer.
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NY Moment

2010-09-17T21:41:00.000-04:00

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trailer trash - Black Swan

2010-09-08T17:13:00.000-04:00

This film isn't due for release until December 1st, but it's already garnering accolades from The Venice International and The Telluride Film Festival as potential Oscar bait (along with being compared to a modern day Single White Female.) While Darren Aronofsky and Natalie Portman's talents are undeniable, and Aronofsky didn't have to try to hard to coax a brilliant and haunting performance out of her as witnessed in the trailer (posted below;) I am most excited to see Vincent Cassel (French superstar and the baddie from Oceans 12) let loose on the American public. It will also be interesting to see how manically maternal Barbara Hershey will be and if Mila Kunis can top herself from her greatest role as ever.

trailer trash - Green Hornet

2010-09-08T12:16:00.001-04:00

French genius Michel Gondry directs Academy Award Winner Christoph Waltz (as a villain yet again,) in a big budget action film starring some guy named Seth Rogen... and it's in 3D. I'm sold!

trailer trash - The Town

2010-09-07T13:42:00.001-04:00

I love a good crime drama, especially ones with a cast I know can pull off intense material and I know Ben Affleck (who also directed this movie,) Jeremy Renner (who I praised like mad last summer for the Hurt Locker) and Jon Hamm (a guy I've posted about once or twice) certainly can. If this movie is half as good as Affleck's directorial debut Gone Baby Gone, then it's going to be pretty phenomenal.

Fashion's Night Out

2010-09-07T10:13:00.001-04:00

Fashion's Night Out is here again and there are so many events to choose from. I was in Paris last year and opted to see the glamorous Dita Von Teese & Gentry de Paris do an amazing burlesque show at Casino de Paris. This year events are happening across all five boroughs on Friday, September 10th and I'm tempted to see my favorite dynamic duo Jack McCullogh and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, and swing by Opening Ceremony to since it's one of the coolest stores around.

I love this color

2010-09-03T13:54:00.000-04:00

Not exactly blush. Not exactly lilac, but certainly lovely.
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Is dying over how fabulous this is...

2010-09-02T21:39:00.000-04:00

& the entire ad campaign behind "Boardwalk Empire" is. It almost makes me want to go to Atlantic City... almost.
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"Scott Pilgrim Versus The World" Review

2010-09-01T18:23:00.003-04:00

Based on the trailers alone for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, I was hesitant about seeing it, though I believed it had a great deal of potential considering Edgar Wright (the brilliant mind behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz) was directing and the comic it was based on was rad. So I decided to take a chance and see this film the other night and must admit I was blown away by it's high energy and brilliance.

The film follows Scott Pilgrim (played by the King of Awkward Indie Boys Michael Cera) a bass player in Canada, who literally fights for the love of the new girl in town, Ramona Flowers by attempting to defeat her seven evil exes to win her heart. From the pitch perfect casting which included having The Fantastic Four's Human Torch, & Superman play Ramona's exes, to Kieran Culkin as Scott's gay roommate, and the always delightful Anna Kendrick as Scott's younger sister, the performances certainly deliver. There is not a dull moment in the entire film, and can best be described as a live-action graphic novel, that is part vintage video-game/psuedo rock opera or an "action romantic comedy" as Wikipedia described it. But it is so much more than both those descriptions and worth checking out. If you're still hesitant after watching the trailer, take my word for it, it's definitely worth seeing.

My rating: 8.9/10

trailer trash - Animal Kingdom

2010-08-28T23:19:00.001-04:00

Animal Kingdom is an Australian indie crime-drama that was the winner of the World Cinema Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival (which means it was the best independent film in the world, while Winter's Bone is the best American Film according to Sundance.) I can't wait to check this film out.

trailer trash - Winter's Bone

2010-08-26T23:19:00.000-04:00

Winter's Bone heated up at The Sundance Film Festival this year and won the Grand Jury Prize & continued to garner even more buzz during the Cannes Film Festival over newcomer Jennifer Lawrence's performance. This movie may just look like another doom and gloom indie, but I can't wait to check it out.

Please take a moment to Rock the F out to - Arcade Fire's The Suburbs

2010-08-17T11:13:00.002-04:00

I have been a fan of Arcade Fire since their debut album Funeral was released in 2005 and fell even more in love with them when Neon Bible was released in 2007 & I always have the most raucous and cathartic experiences at their concerts. Last month they started their international tour at Madison Square Garden in support of their 3rd full length album The Suburbs, which is yet another masterpiece. I've included my favorite tracks below, but I can not emphasize the enough the importance of having this album (and their entire catalog) in your collection. The Suburbs is poignant, stirring and conjures memories of youth without ever being maudlin and still being modern, so do please enjoy.

The Suburbs (Unstaged) Live at MSG

Ready To Start (Unstaged) Live at MSG

Modern Man

Rococo (Unstaged) Live at MSG

Month of May

Suburban War

We Used To Wait (Unstaged) Live at MSG

Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) Live at MSG

trailer trash - Due Date

2010-08-17T00:31:00.000-04:00

This movie is sure to be comedy gold.

Just as ridiculous as Miami...

2010-07-25T17:19:00.000-04:00

Do you seriously need 3 squadcars to pull over 1 car for God knows what.
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Love's Labour Lost

2010-07-22T20:06:00.000-04:00

How about time/appreciation & sentiment lost in an outdoor space w too much noise polution #respect
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Shakespeare in the Park-ing lot

2010-07-22T20:02:00.000-04:00

Only in NY!
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Oh my wow...

2010-07-21T23:06:00.000-04:00

Yes that is a Sous Vide Supreme, soo cool. @RAuguste was always too cool for school & now he is for most kitchens!
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It's Monday/trailer trash - Salt

2010-07-19T11:09:00.001-04:00

I figured with the return of my first legitimate post in a while I'd double up and show Liev some love and supply you with a trailer for "SALT" (which you've probably already seen unless you've been living under a rock.) Now please enjoy Angelina in all her hotness & hopefully this won't be as ridiculous as "Wanted"

Be still my heart... & my wallet

2010-07-18T23:10:00.001-04:00

So one of my favorite designers, Proenza Schouler is having a Sample Sale, Wednesday,July 21 & Thursday July 22nd, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. After finally watching "Confessions of a Shopaholic" I'm nervous of the potential fracas that could occur over some tye-dye glory.

Under Pressure...

2010-07-18T16:49:00.001-04:00

"Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide" by Thomas Keller #nowreading
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Couture Fashion Week - Jean Paul Gaultier

2010-07-08T15:45:00.003-04:00

Way to close a glorious show with the undeniably glamorous Dita!

Couture Fashion Week - Givenchy

2010-07-07T21:44:00.007-04:00

Riccardo Tisci, you continue to amaze me

What the what?

2010-06-25T13:26:00.001-04:00

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Fly ride

2010-06-21T12:05:00.001-04:00

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Life's all about love...

2010-06-20T01:28:00.001-04:00

& the simple pleasures.
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Dope

2010-06-12T21:08:00.001-04:00

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Ok I'd wear this too

2010-06-12T21:06:00.001-04:00

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I'd totally wear this

2010-06-12T20:30:00.001-04:00

Albertus Swanepol or Philip Treacy could take this to the next level... Oh wait because they probably have. My love of millinery knows no bounds.

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Yum!

2010-06-12T19:14:00.000-04:00

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What's the point?

2010-06-02T12:49:00.001-04:00

Just drink juice!
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Cold War Kids...

2010-05-22T22:19:00.001-04:00

Last night at The Heineken Inspire event at The Moore Building.
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The finished product...

2010-05-22T22:07:00.000-04:00

Smoky Shrimp & Cheesy Grits with Fried Green Tomatoes (thank you Bobby Flay & Laurent Tourondel for the tips.)
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Oh my wow...

2010-05-01T17:30:00.001-04:00

That's a whole of seersucker!
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Hay what's up with that?

2010-04-29T17:02:00.001-04:00

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Ice Cold

2010-03-28T17:56:00.001-04:00

I love that I came across this at Publix. Shopping truly is "a pleasure" there.

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THE best pool in town

2010-03-26T23:07:00.001-04:00

Swung by The Standard to see Toxic Avenger & Panic Bomber, but Mother Nature decided to rain on the parade and I only got to catch Silent Disco, who totally killed it. If you have the chance to take advantage of the many amenities this sweet hotel offers, I highly recommend it, I'm in love with their pool.

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Plate Hate

2010-03-26T16:48:00.000-04:00

Love this!
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It's Monday...

2010-03-26T14:20:00.001-04:00

Liev's starring in the Arthur Miller play "A View from the Bridge" and made an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to promote it. It was nice to hear a bunch of people shout: "I love you Liev you're so sexy!" Even if they didn't mean it...

Tick, tick, not so much tock

2010-03-25T10:54:00.000-04:00

I came across this while acting as Panic Bomber's "private security" last night...I miss my old metronome.

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please take a moment to Dance the F out to - Make the Girl Dance

2010-03-22T17:03:00.000-04:00

You may have heard part of Make The Girl Dance's "Baby, Baby, Baby" during a Victoria's Secret ad, which should have given me a clue as to how these boys rock out and drive girls wild. The just played a party boat at SXSW with the incomparable Panic Bomber, and are playing Bardot again this Wednesday with him, to kick off Winter Music Conference. If you have the chance, and love to dance check'em out.

Baby Baby Baby

Kill Me

South

My Name's Breezy

WMC is here are you ready?

2010-03-20T16:34:00.000-04:00

Spring has finally sprung, and the weather is slowly but surely getting warmer (higher than 60's at night.) But the sign that Spring is officially here is that Winter Music Conference is upon us which of course culminates with Ultra Music Festival.) There are so many events happening around town, that I plan on skipping practically all of them this year (aside from a Panic Bomber show or 2.)For the first time in a very long time, I am going to attempt to lay low, but I love me some electronic music, and may decide to hit up Ultra at the last minute. For the time being I will be sharing the music of a few great acts I can't stop listening to.

Here's the initial lineup for Ultra Music Festival...hmm pretty sweet, but we shall see...

Who is MGMT?

2010-03-20T15:53:00.004-04:00

For months music mags and bloggers have been clamoring for a hint of what Celebration the follow-up to MGMT's fantastically enjoyable Oracular Spectacular, would sound like. When the album leaked, well before it's April 13th release date, they decided to share it with the world at WHO IS MGMT? In the opening track the boys ask "How will I know if it's working?" While they're unsure, I certainly think it is, while at times it is reminiscent of The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds," & early Serge Gainsbourg, it is incredibly original and psychedelic. Please take a listen for yourself, and enjoy!

trailer trash - Repo Men

2010-03-01T10:26:00.000-05:00

I was inspired to post this trailer because a good friend told me they were "pretty excited" about it. Considering his love of "Street Kings," and Forrest Whitaker's performance in particular,I wasn't too surprised. Since Jude Law & Liev Schrieber are also in this peculiar sci-fi action romp, I'll most likely end up seeing it.

New York Fashion Week Favorites - Proenza Schouler

2010-02-19T22:42:00.009-05:00

New York Fashion Week Favorites - Marchesa

2010-02-18T23:26:00.001-05:00

New York Fashion Week Favorites - Preen

2010-02-16T18:04:00.014-05:00

New York Fashion Week Favorites - Alexander Wang

2010-02-16T17:31:00.008-05:00

New York Fashion Week Favorites - Cushnie et Ochs

2010-02-12T16:25:00.009-05:00

New York Fashion Week Favorites - Vena Cava

2010-02-12T16:24:00.009-05:00

Crazy Heart Review

2010-01-12T16:20:00.004-05:00

Since it's awards season & I'm too caught up in seeing the next potential Oscar winner and just not in the mood to write reviews they're all going to be short & sweet.

Jeff Bridges plays a down on his luck, alcoholic country singer, Bad Blake, who happens to meet and fall for a music journalist played by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The soundtrack is stellar (soundtrack svengali T. Bone Burnett worked on it) as are the performances and Bridges will undoubtedly be nominated for the that gold bald statue come March. All and all this is a solid music movie (e.g it's really all about the man & the music) with a love story in the backdrop.

My rating: 8.9/10

Tis the season...

2009-12-20T17:18:00.000-05:00

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I don't know what I accidentally took a picture of...

2009-12-15T15:27:00.001-05:00

But I like it
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My love of leopard has been immortalized forever

2009-12-08T19:21:00.001-05:00

My first friend, and incredibly talented artist, Olivia Wolfe, asked me to pose for her before Ultra Music Festival and I was absolutely honored that she asked so of course I said yes. She sent me a glimpse of the progress she made and the above shot is a glimpse of that.

Barney's sent out an e-mail blast for this Fendi leopard bag back in June on the same day I got to catch a glimpse of what Olivia was working on and thought it was coincidental kismet. While the bag is too rich for my budget, I thought both were just positively gorgeous (the painting itself & not just because I'm in it.) So I had to share. The info below is what OW sent me about her show, and I would have posted it earlier but was running around like a crazy person all throughout Basel.

Pulse Art Fair Roundup

2009-12-08T19:16:00.006-05:00

Opening day

Killer Converse

The amazing Awarehouse "Convenience Store." If you're ever in Austin, TX check these boys out. & you check out their wares below.

Night falls on Ice Palace Studios

Little Beard setting up

Vivian Girls rocking out

& talking to fans after their set

Ice cold brews

Blocks of ice that a performance artist stood on for hours on end.

Light installations from Charlie James Gallery (Los Angeles, CA)

Danny Baskin setting off explosives

The final product (above & below)

The Blow getting down to business & talking about working with Lindsay Lohan

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please take a moment to Dance the F out to - Janet Jackson

2009-12-05T15:17:00.000-05:00

With the holiday season officially here, I've been missing a lot of people I grew up with that I don't get to see enough. In an aim to "revisit my youth" I've been listening to a lot of Janet Jackson, and "Miss You Much" helps me get over thinking about Olivia, Karl, Lauren, Phil, Tishi & the list goes on... But thanks to Janet's awesomeness I can join a "Rhythm Nation" & never dance alone. Ladies & Gents please take a moment to Dance the F out to Janet or Miss Jackson if you're nasty!

Miss You Much

Rhyhtm Nation

Love Will Never Do Without You

If

Escapade

I Get So Lonely

What Have You Done For Me Lately

All for you

12 Days of Panic Bomber

2009-12-01T22:55:00.001-05:00

I've said a thousand fantastic things about Panic Bomber, and certainly could say a thousand more, but I'll let someone else do the praising and the press for the time being:

Miami, Florida - December 1, 2009 - PANIC BOMBER's Getting on My Mind LP will be released December 15 as part of the 12 Days of Panic Bomber campaign. Getting on My Mind is 8 new songs plus 4 remixes of the title track, including a version by Takeshi Muto, one half of the influential IDM duo Phoenecia. Notable tracks from the album include, Getting on My Mind, Keep Ignoring, A Giant Tortoise and Bang on the Walls. The December 15th release date will be preceded by a marketing campaign titled, "12 Days of Panic Bomber," running from December 4 - 15. The campaign will facilitate fan interaction in the lead up to the physical release. Each day will include the release of a new piece of Panic Bomber media as well as giveaways to fans that join the fan club on panicbomber.com. On the tenth day, Saturday December 12th, the famed White Room in Miami will hold the record’s official release party, promoted by the heavy hitting combination of Overthrow, Embrace, and Sweat Records, the show will feature The Panic Bomber performing live with a full horn section, dancers and other special guests. Tickets for show will be available at wanttickets.com/embrace. Panicbomber.com, Sweat, and Radio Active Records will begin selling physical copies on December 15th, the final day of the "12 Days" campaign.

Robothands.com, a video production company from NYC, is currently filming a video for the dance edit of the single, "Getting on My Mind." Live footage of Panic Bomber, both solo and with a live band, can be found at panicbomber.com/video.

About Panic Bomber

"The music he makes, regardless of the reasoning behind it, is slick and dance-friendly. It works up to a funky electro-house groove that's rough enough around the edges to belie its creator's rock roots." -Miami New Times

"His performances takes the crowd to an all-new high.. the music is extremely well produced and executed on the stage.

-Cool Junkie

"This American based in Miami defeats, with disconcerting ease, an electro-pop and housey cocktail sung with strange ravey twists of direction..deceptively innocent and terribly engaging."

-Trax Magazine

"He manages to mix electro, house, and techno with touches of pop and concocted a great formula. Familiar, but with a touch of new-ness that makes it fresh to the ears.

-Off the Radar

Miami's fastest rising dance floor innovator is taking this volatile electronic scene by storm, and his forthcoming CD is primed to further the frenzy. Panic Bomber is the brainchild of Richard Haig, a Music Engineering Technology graduate from the University of Miami. Panic Bomber's debut EP dropped in 2009. It garnered press affection from heavy hitters like France's Trax Magazine, which included him on their monthly sampler, was licensed by NBC, and it earned him Miami New Times' coveted title, Best New Electronica Artist of 2009. In the wake of this success, Panic Bomber took his combination of live vocals and synths with house, indie, techno, electro, and break to various corners of the globe. His sold out shows in London and Glasgow have extended his reputation across the pond. Here in the States, Panic Bomber's strong association with tastemakers like Sweat Records and groups like Miami's own Awesome New Republic have the electronic scene buzzing.

For more information please visit:
www.panicbomber.com
www.myspace.com/panicbomber

please take a moment to Rock the F out to - Junior Boys

2009-11-30T09:35:00.000-05:00

The Junior Boys graced The Vagabond with a performance a few weeks back and made many a hipster happy. I only caught part of their set, but from what I did check out it was a rollicking good time. I actually got the chance to hang out with and chat with their drummer (who has amazing taste in cinema) after, which was the highlight of my night.
Ladies and Gents please take a moment to Rock the F out to The Junior Boys!

Like a Child

In The Morning

Teach Me How To Fight

Caught in a Wave

So This is Goodbye

Double Shadow

Work

First Time

The Animator

When No One Cares

Art Basel is upon us....

2009-11-30T08:37:00.001-05:00

Are you ready for THE biggest art event in North America? I think the more succinct question is: Are you ready for the parties? There's soo much amazing art to see this week and a lot of events to attend on the Beach and the mainland, that I ended up staying in Saturday night to prepare myself for the marathon ahead, instead of going to The Borscht Film Festival opening. I'll do my best to post during the week, but Basel is bananas and the craziest time of year so who knows what's going to happen. In the meantime here are a few events happening around town, that could be worthwhile.

Wednesday, December 2nd
This is the night when multiple vernissages (French for "preview" or "private opening") will be happening all over town, so take your pick since there will be plenty of glamour.
Indie Goddess Miss Ebony Bones (pictured above) will be the free show on The Beach to kickoff Basel. In the past Peaches and Iggy Pop have entertained the masses, I hope Miss Bones picks up a legion of fans and doesn't just weird people out with her awesomeness.
Over at The Gansevoort, the fabulous King Britt will be performing for FREE over three nights in the lobby.

Also starting on Wednesday through Saturday the amazing O.H.W.O.W Gallery will be sponsoring a bar in honor of the famous Max Fish bar in New York's 20th Anniversary, at the locale that used to be PS 14 (28 NE 14th Street) featuring performances from a bunch of bands from Animals of the Arctic to the Jacuzzi Boys to Gang Gang Dance, check out the full lineup here.

Oh ye & some guy named Dr. Dre will be at The Shore Club.

Thursday, December 3rd
Local clothing line Last Rights throws a party at The Moore Building...

& indie rockers OK Go plays for the 2nd night in a row at Design Miami at 6:30

Friday, December 4th
Hip-hop badass Kid Sister plays a FREE show at The Delano, sponsored by SVEDKA. RSVP here.

G. LOVE plays the Electric Pickle...no word if there will be any Special Sauce, but I'll make sure to bring my own ketchup packets if I show.

Saturday, December 5th
Chairlift DJs at the Electric Pickle at the POPLIFE party while The Golden Filter headlines.

Sunday, December 6th
Getting some rest people! But if you still want to party, G.Love is playing the closing night party of the Miami Independent Thinkers Fair at the Mitrani Warehouse located at 222 NW 27th St.

"To Night"

2009-11-29T22:26:00.000-05:00

Swiftly walk over the western wave,
Spirit of Night!
Out of the misty eastern cave
Where, all the long and lone daylight,
Thou wovest dreams of joy and fear,
Which make thee terrible and dear, -
Swift be thy flight!

Wrap thy form in a mantle grey,
Star-inwrought!
Blind with thine hair the eyes of Day,
Kiss her until she be wearied out,
Then wander o'er city, and sea, and land,
Touching all with thine opiate wand -
Come, long-sought!

When I arose and saw the dawn,
I sighed for thee;
When light rode high, and the dew was gone,
And noon lay heavy on flower and tree,
And the weary Day turned to his rest,
Lingering like an unloved guest,
I sighed for thee.

Thy brother Death came, and cried
`Wouldst thou me?'
Thy sweet child Sleep, the filmy-eyed,
Murmured like a noontide bee
`Shall I nestle near thy side?
Wouldst thou me?' -And I replied
`No, not thee!'

Death will come when thou art dead,
Soon, too soon -
Sleep will come when thou art fled;
Of neither would I ask the boon
I ask of thee, beloved Night -
Swift be thine approaching flight,
Come soon, soon!

please take a moment to Dance the F out to - Har Mar Superstar

2009-11-27T18:50:00.001-05:00

Har Mar Superstar is out of this world & in a great way. I'd heard about him a few years ago, but after catching a crazy great live performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at the end of October his antics have been on my mind. So please take a moment to Rock the F out to Har Mar Superstar!

You Can Feel Me EPK

Tall Boy Live on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Har Mar Superstar Performs "Tall Boy" on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" - 10/26/2009 from Patrick Tillmann on Vimeo.

Body Request

Brothers & Sisters

Power Lunch

DUI

Bright Star Review

2009-11-27T11:59:00.001-05:00

Bright Star is a beautiful film about the poet John Keats' friendship with his neighbor, and eventual betrothed, Fanny Brawne, that blossomed into love and tragically ended too soon when he died of tuberculosis at the age of 25. It stars the mesmerizing Ben Whishaw as Keats and Abbie Cornish as the endearingly loveable Fanny.

The only other film I've seen this year that resonates as much is The Hurt Locker. Possibly because they were both directed by women, or due to the fact that it's on the complete other end of the spectrum in terms of dramatic cinema, but this movie was an incredibly powerful love story, that inspired some of Keat's best work and still resonates today. This movie is a work of art about art, and simply does not get any more beautiful.

My rating: 9.9/10

THE Original Kings of [British] Comedy

2009-11-27T00:25:00.000-05:00

A few weeks back, IFC aired a 6 part documentary series called "Monty Python: Almost The Truth" which was positively fantastic. If you're not too familiar with Python, I highly recommend checking out the documentary, and the clips below which are some of the a great many that will make your sides hurt from laughing so hard.

Graham Chapman's funeral

Mr. Hilter

World's best oneliner

Celebrities remind us what's important this holiday season

2009-11-24T08:16:00.000-05:00

NATALIE PORTMAN & RASHIDA JONES Speak Out Once More from Natalie Portman

Killer Tunes & a Quaint Locale

2009-11-23T21:02:00.003-05:00

Saturday night Panic Bomber & Awesome New Republic played a Warehouse party in North Miami and threw down hard. I sweat so hard I could barely see by the end of the evening which was well worth it

Wasn't sure if I looked like a candy cane or a barber's pole...supposedly I looked like a "hot candy striper"

The peeps from The Poem Depot enlightened us all and wrote a piece inspired by how "I am a poem..."

Panic Bomber blowing people's minds and eardrums...

2/3's of ANR...So I guess they're the Awesome and the New

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He's everywhere...

2009-11-23T13:09:00.000-05:00

I get why people want to share their love for Jacko like mad right now, but unless you're an MJ impersonator, where are you going to wear this/why would you want to?
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Fly Ride

2009-11-23T00:27:00.000-05:00

Caught a glimpse of this pink Caddy the other night & just thought it was too fab not to take a pic.
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The Informant Review

2009-11-17T14:40:00.000-05:00

I caught The Informant in the beginning of October and am still trying to comprehend the myriad of events and plot twists that occur in this delightfully entertaining film. As always Steven Soderbergh and Matt Damon are brilliant, and the mastery of each craft is so subtly executed, which is why I'm still appreciating and trying to unravel this dramatic-dark comedy, loosely based on the true story of a man who becomes an informant for the FBI will help him move up in the company. It's a solid film that will probably get some love come awards season, so don't be surprised when you see Matt Damon or Soderbergh all over the red carpets.

My rating: 8.8/10

Welcome Back Boys!

2009-11-17T10:32:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, November 21, band extraordinaire, Awesome New Republic will be playing an end of tour show in North Miami at Studio 1415. And to top if off Panic Bomber will be performing as well, and after his ridiculously fantastic performance last Saturday, this should be a hoedown.

Zombieland Review

2009-11-15T14:40:00.000-05:00

I caught this quirky little zomedy (=comedy + zombie movie) back in October and still can't get over THE best cameo I've ever seen in a movie. I won't give it away, but it will have you laughing weeks later. This movie was silly, funny, fantastically gory and just an all around good time. If you had any interest in seeing it, definitely check it out.

My rating: 8.5/10

trailer trash - Nine

2009-11-15T13:14:00.002-05:00

The sheer excitement I have for this film cannot be expressed in words because it's a combination of a myriad of my favorite things, music, fashion, spectacle and undeniably epic talent. I've been on a pretty serious Daniel Day-Lewis kick lately (I've watched There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, The Age of Innocence in the past 2 weeks alone.) This movie is total Oscar Bait, and between everyone involved in it's production there's over half a dozen Oscars between them, so this movie is obviously a contender this awards season.

please take a moment to Chill the F out to - The XX

2009-11-12T09:02:00.000-05:00

The XX have been garnering great press, slowly but surely over the course of the past year now, and once you listen to their electronic mellowness you'll know why. Enjoy!

Crystalised

Teardrops

Islands

Stars

Heart Skipped A Beat

Night Time

Shelter

VCR

Friday the Fun-teenth!

2009-11-11T16:40:00.000-05:00

Yes my title is incredibly cheesy, but I thought some levity was necessary when shouting out the multi-talented and totally ridiculous, Panic Bomber after taking a gander at the flyer for his show this Friday, November 13th at The Vagabond. So hopefully I'll see you freaks and fans there!

please take a moment to Chill the F out to - The Swell Season

2009-11-11T16:32:00.000-05:00

I've mentioned this Oscar Winning duo before after seeing their incredible film Once for which they won the Best Song Award, but still don't think I've expressed how glorious I truly think they are. After the meteoric rise and continuous critical praise of the film, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova decided to keep making music together as The Swell Season. Their new album, entitled "Strict Joy" is positively beautiful and below are a few interviews followed by live performances of some of those songs at NPR's studio from last month. I recommend picking up a copy (Target's selling it for $9.99) or procuring it whatever way you acquire music, because it's heartbreakingly beautiful.

In These Arms

Low Rising

Fantasy Man

Paper Cup

Feeling the Pull

Back Broke

When Your Mind's Made Up