Bill Eppridge - Skateboarding In New York City, 1965

AM & Shawn Lee - a duo that came through the Fox Theater in Oakland with likewise outstanding duo Thievery Corporation a couple weeks ago - released their first LP together earlier this month. Celestial Electric (of which you can scoop up from their Bandcamp page) is a blissed-out trip through your Dad's old AM radio. It siphons the best bits of soul and psychedelica, painting a lush soundscape comparable to what the Black Keys did for roots rock. 

"Somebody Like You" is the hit. Mark my words.

This is not a dream, it's simply up the street from my house. Old Hooper's Chocolates became a skate shop. Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA.

So I was going to post the brand new XX single "Angels" but everyone on this side of the internet has uploaded it already. You've heard it eight times today. If not, go here and enjoy one of the best songs of the year. But before you go, listen to Twin Shadow's lead off track "Golden Light" off his new album Confess. Fog summer appropriate and accompanying sadness approved.

Sometimes you’ve got to dance like it’s A BIG FUCKING ROOM.

The Sounds play this Thursday at the Rickshaw Stop, SF. Which means Maja (at left) will be there. Which means heaven because I die.  

P.S. that new Katy Perry alien video w/ Kanye and the deer legs is ridiculous and I'm totally entertained. She's been making up for her suckatude since faking bi-curiousity and calling Lady Gaga "blasphemous."

After "Teenage Dream," "Firework," that Adidas clip, and now this, I'm on the team. We'll just see how much time passes until she's loses me again. You go, K.P. 

John Hughes ‘The Reckless Club’ Project by Butcher Billy 

ha. pretty dope.

sisters.