The Dwarves Giveaway!

The Dwarves Giveaway!

CONTESTS

Yes.  You’re reading the title correctly. The Dwarves have just come out with 25 years of perfection.  Only this is better, ‘cos it comes with a DVD. Track Listing The Dwarves Are Still The Best Band Ever 15 Minutes Stop … more >

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Stream snippets from The Strokes new LP

Stream snippets from The Strokes new LP

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Stream snippets from The Strokes new LP below before the man pulls it down off youtube. Sounds pretty 80′s. I wish it sounded more like the first song on that last record they put out… but maybe it’ll grow on … more >

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“Boots Electric” (aka Jesse Hughes) interview

“Boots Electric” (aka Jesse Hughes) interview

INTERVIEWS

Travis Keller of Buddyhead interviews the ever-amazing Jesse “Boots Electric” Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal on Havoc TV. The interview is a behind the scenes look at the Vestal Garage Sessions / Buddyhead Xmas Party event which took place in December to benefit the Brian O’Connor Fund. Lots of good advice contained within! more >

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Entrance Band – New single / tour dates!

Entrance Band – New single / tour dates!

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Thursday, March 3, The Entrance Band kicks off their Los Angeles residency at The Satellite (what used to be Spaceland). They will be playing brand new material along with some older songs that have never been performed live before. Each … more >

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New Wavves video

New Wavves video

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Pop-punkers, Wavves, have a new video where they challenge Cypress Hill for the title of Heavy Weight Weed Smokers of the world. Yo dudes, we got it! You smoke weed, NEXT! This video was directed by some dude named Focus … more >

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Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 8

Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 8

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Goethe once said, “Love and desire are the spirit’s wings to great deeds.” But that doesn’t have anything to do with this, so who cares. Fuck him. The real story is that it’s Saturday, or Sunday, or one of those … more >

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Deerhunter played “Memory Boy” on Letterman

Deerhunter played “Memory Boy” on Letterman

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Deerhunter played on Mr. Letterman’s TV show last night and it was pretty killer. Even Dave seemed stoked. They jammed out “Memory Boy” with help from the Black Lips’ Cole Alexander and the Back Pockets’ Adam Bruneau to celebrate that … more >

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Musink Festival Ticket Giveaway!

Musink Festival Ticket Giveaway!

CONTESTS

We’ve got a really special contest here, guys. Have you heard of the Musink event?  No?  If you haven’t, you can look it up here: http://www.musink.org/ Basically it’s an event at the OC Fairgrounds which is not only a music … more >

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•	Lords of Acid with Angelspit & Radical G, Skum Love at Club Nokia Ticket Giveaway

• Lords of Acid with Angelspit & Radical G, Skum Love at Club Nokia Ticket Giveaway

CONTESTS

Yep.  You read it here, first.  Lords of Acid, Angelspit & Radical G, Skum Love.  All in one place at one time. We’re giving away two pairs to two lucky people.  The show is on March 2nd at Club Nokia. … more >

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Thom & Radiohead need senses of humor ASAP

Thom & Radiohead need senses of humor ASAP

MEDICATION

So we’re guessing that unless you’ve avoided the internet in the past week or so, you’ve heard about Radiohead’s really boring and short new “full length” (LAST TIME I CHECKED 8 SONGS WAS AN EP, ESSPECIALLY WHEN THEY”RE REALLY BORING … more >

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Download Dum Dum Girls “He Get Me High”

Download Dum Dum Girls “He Get Me High”

MEDICATION

I’ve never really been too impressed with the Dum Dum Girls, I’ve seen them live a couple times (once at a very empty and very weird “Beerfest” that I DJed) and heard their last record. They weren’t bad or anything, … more >

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Logo for our new Miracle label

Logo for our new Miracle label

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Mr. Brian Cannon (Mircodot) who did all the art/layouts for The Verve and Oasis albums and who’s handwriting is the font on the cover of “Definitely Maybe” drew the logo for our new label -> MIRACLE! more >

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I’m in Devendra’s art show “La Migra”

I’m in Devendra’s art show “La Migra”

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I’m soooo soooo honored to announce that I will be featured in my first art show ever! It’s curated by the ever talented, lovable (aka PUSSY MAGNET) and not to mention a great friend of mine, Devendra Banhart. It’s in … more >

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Beady Eye live on BBC with The Roller

Beady Eye live on BBC with The Roller

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I still don’t know how I feel about Liam’s new band, Beady Eye, just yet! At firt I was let down because my expectations were high for Andy Bell (who used to front RIDE – WHO WERE KILLER + bass … more >

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Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Weeks 6 & 7

Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Weeks 6 & 7

MEDICATION

Hola, soy Meathead. I guess I forgot to do one of these dumb things last weekend, so today you’ll be getting two for the price of one ($0.00). more >

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RICHARD ASHCROFT wants to know if You’re Ready?

RICHARD ASHCROFT wants to know if You’re Ready?

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RICHARD ASHCROFT UNITED NATIONS OF SOUND March 22, 2011 That’s right Richard Ashcroft broke up The Verve (again) and put out another solo record that no ones gonna care about. Great idea dude. The single for this one is called … more >

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ARCADE FIRE FULL U.S. TOUR ANNOUNCED

ARCADE FIRE FULL U.S. TOUR ANNOUNCED

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Yep, Album of the Year Grammy winners Arcade Fire have confirmed all remaining dates of their upcoming U.S. tour. Check it. The shows kick off April 9 in Denver and include previously announced sold out appearances including an April 16 … more >

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Listen to new Radiohead – “King Of Limbs”

Listen to new Radiohead – “King Of Limbs”

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Yep, it leaked. Nope, there’s not enough guitars it sounds like at first listen. Bummer. Everyone’s gonna love this no matter what I say though. Full review coming. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfOa1a8hYP8 The King of Limbs: 01 Bloom 02 Morning Mr Magpie 03 … more >

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Jason Simon of Dead Meadow knows Muppets!

Jason Simon of Dead Meadow knows Muppets!

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Jason Simon, the lead singer of Dead Meadow, has a new solo record out and a new video for his single ‘Good Hope Road.’ He’s got plenty of reverb and even a bit of pedal steel. The video features Muppets … more >

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Gang of Four with Hollerado Ticket Giveaway!

Gang of Four with Hollerado Ticket Giveaway!

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So the Gang of Four is going to be playing with Hollerado at Music Box on February 21st. We’re giving away one pair of tickets.  One ticket for you, one for a friend. Shoot an e-mail to contests@buddyhead.com if you … more >

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Moving Units Giveaway

Moving Units Giveaway

CONTESTS

Howdy, We’ve got a rad contest here for a little [awesome] band called Moving Units.  As some of you might know, they’re playing a little [huge] gig called Cochella, and they have a new EP coming out called Tension War. … more >

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Mrs Magician at The Echo Sunday night

Mrs Magician at The Echo Sunday night

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Come see Mrs. Magician who very soon will be releasing their debut full length on my new label, Miracle. MP3: Mrs. Magician – “There Is No God”

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Yuck – “Holing Out” music video

Yuck – “Holing Out” music video

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Yuck has a new music video for their song “Holing Out”, check it below. Not “Holding Out” but “Holing Out”. Dig it. Someone put me on the list to see these dudes and Smith Westerns tonight at The Echo. DO … more >

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Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 5

Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 5

MEDICATION

Hi, I’m Meathead. Wow, it’s February already! Who cares. Here are some more god damned drawings I did this week. more >

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Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 4

Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 4

ART, FEATURES, MEDICATION

Hi, I’m Meathead. I’ve got some good news and some bad news to share with you today. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: I’m subjecting you to another week of drawings of people you couldn’t care … more >

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Bob Marley Contest!

Bob Marley Contest!

CONTESTS

As some of you may know, 30 years ago Bob Marley was touring in support of Uprising.  During that tour, someone thought it was a bright idea to record one of the shows.  We have the last recorded concert to … more >

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How To Annoy Kevin Smith

How To Annoy Kevin Smith

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Answer: breathing and typing will pretty much do it, especially if you’re a movie blogger on the internet. If you are an undead blogger, he’d probably still be pissed. So, I actually bothered to post the Red State teaser here … more >

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Audio Bullys Giveaway

Audio Bullys Giveaway

CONTESTS

We’re doing a rad contest to give away not only the Audio Bullys CD, Higher Than The Eiffel, but also a cool-looking drawstring bag to keep all your things intact. So, what do we need from you? You need to … more >

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Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 3

Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 3

MEDICATION

It’s Saturday again, so I guess that means it’s time for another one of my patent pending Year Book Weekend Wrap-ups. I have to say, this project has been really fun and rewarding so far. And who knows, at the rate I’m going, I might actually start producing some decent pictures by July. more >

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Hobo With A Shotgun

Hobo With A Shotgun

NEWS

There’s really not much more that you can say about this movie, this trailer isn’t really new, but Hobo With A Shotgun had its premiere at Sundance last night and the reviews have started oozing out of Park City. Rutger … more >

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We’re America, And We’re Fucked

We’re America, And We’re Fucked

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When news broke of Jared Lee Loughner’s January 8 shooting rampage in Arizona, a good deal of America reacted in a varied number of ways. The news media, predictably, went wall-to-wall with it’s coverage; bringing in a number of “experts” … more >

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Rubber – Not a Prophylactic, A Movie

Rubber – Not a Prophylactic, A Movie

NEWS

The tire’s name is Robert: Watch the full trailer for Quentin Dupieux’s (or his musical alter ego Mr. Oizo – not to be confused with Tommy Wiseau) full on gonzo movie “Rubber” here. thanks to The Playlist It’s a movie … more >

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Coachella 2011 line-up announced

Coachella 2011 line-up announced

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So I just got this in my email inbox… I hate to be negative but I’m pretty bummed Pulp, Grinderman, Deerhunter and Carrot Top aren’t listed as playing on here. I also think I should be DJing again, but I’m … more >

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Download last nights DJ set

Download last nights DJ set

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This is a podcast of the first hour and a half of my DJ last night (January 17th, 2011) at the Downtown Standard Hotel in the lobby from 8pm on. Hope you enjoy. Nevermind the fuck ups and errors, I’m … more >

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Jason The Mason Dubstep Mix

Jason The Mason Dubstep Mix

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Jason Mason (whom you might know from fronting such bands as Future Pigeon and/or Wiskey Biscuit or from DJing around LA including Dub Club) put together a really great mix of his favorite dubstep tunes and here it is for … more >

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Portlandia is here!

Portlandia is here!

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As I stated HERE, the dream of the 90s is alive in Portland (and Echo Park I’ve noticed too) and Portlandia is on the tele. You can watch the first episode on Hulu right now! Do it! Yes that’s Carrie … more >

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Screaming Females – “Wild” video

Screaming Females – “Wild” video

MEDICATION

Despite popular belief, the state of New Jersey can produce cool shit! I promise that it’s not all douche-bags (aka Jersey Shore)! New Jersey is the home of Bon Jovi (and somewhere around 29 million of his fans) but they’ve … more >

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Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 2

Meathead’s Year Book Weekend Wrap-up – Week 2

ARTICLES, FEATURES

It’s the weekend again, as evidenced by the fact that I’m not at that horrible place where I go to feel my spirit slowly strangled to death for forty excruciating hours per week (just kidding work is awesome). It also means that it’s time for another Year Book Weekend Wrap-Up™! Yay! Okay, let’s get this shit over with. more >

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Ty Segall loves to tour

Ty Segall loves to tour

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(Download Ty Segall – “My Sunshine”) (Download Ty Segall – It #1″) Ty works as a cabinet maker, loves to hang out with buds and thinks he is a very lucky person. Here is what Goner says about his latest … more >

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Californication Contest!

Californication Contest!

CONTESTS

Hey kiddies, We have got a really rad contest for you guys.  If you’ve ever seen the Showtime series Californication, then you know you want this shit. We’re giving away  one (1)  Californication Season 4 Soundtrack CD along with one … more >

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Reviews
Axl Rose Musical Terror Alert System ™
Nirvana

Nirvana

Live at the Paramount [DVD]
Zulu Pearls

Zulu Pearls

No Heroes No Honeymoons LP
Lilac

Lilac

"Self Titled EP"
Bass Drum of Death

Bass Drum of Death

Young Pros single
Davila 666

Davila 666

Tan Bajo
Radiohead

Radiohead

The King Of Limbs
Charlie & The Moonhearts / Teen Anger

Charlie & The Moonhearts / Teen Anger

Split 12-inch
UNKLE

UNKLE

"The Answer EP"
Yuck

Yuck

Georgia
Francis and the Lights

Francis and the Lights

It'll Be Better
Mrs. Magician

Mrs. Magician

"There Is No God" 7-inch
Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

Meaningful Work B/W The Thing In Things 7-inch
Southern Culture On The Skids

Southern Culture On The Skids

The Kudzu Ranch
J. Marinelli

J. Marinelli

Pre​-​Emptive Skankery...
The Secret Sisters

The Secret Sisters

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Features
TONIGHT JULY 28th BUDDYHEAD PRESENTS: OBITS + NIGHT MARCHERS @ THE ECHO

TONIGHT JULY 28th BUDDYHEAD PRESENTS: OBITS + NIGHT MARCHERS @ THE ECHO

TONIGHT – JULY 28TH 2010 COME TO THE ECHO TO ROCK WITH OBITS, NIGHT MARCHERS, AM & DJ TRAVIS KELLER 8:30 PM 18+ DO COOL SHIT! more >

Interview with Stein of The Sex LA

Interview with Stein of The Sex LA

Shelbot braved the stormy seas of intra-dimensional travel and parked his craft deep into the heart of LA. He emerged with his robot and cat denizens in tow and arranged a meeting to speak with one Mr. Brainhoff. And why? … more >