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DJ Earworm’s The United State of Pop Mashup Video
By Andrew Boni — December 29, 2008 — 2 Comments
DJ Earworm’s The United State of Pop Mashup Video

So I stumbled across this interesting video/song a few days ago. DJ Earworm, a San Francisco-based mash-up artist, created a 4½ minute song from the top 25 hits of 2008, according to Billboard magazine. I was a little hesitant to post it, since most of the music that is included in this mash-up reminds me [...]

Year in Review: The 10 Best Music Videos of 2008
By Andrew Boni — December 27, 2008 — 2 Comments
Year in Review: The 10 Best Music Videos of 2008

End of the year lists are one thing that I always look forward to seeing each December, during that special period of time between the magic and nostalgia of Christmas and the drunken debauchery of New Year’s Eve. We here at Jetcomx wanted to put together a special list; not just a list of best [...]

It’s On Like Donkey Kong: Terrible Rap Lyrics From the 90′s
By Micah Nathan — December 25, 2008 — 14 Comments
It’s On Like Donkey Kong: Terrible Rap Lyrics From the 90′s

It’s on like Donkey Kong.
You wanted that fast buck
Now I gotta light that ass up.
Thus spake Ice Cube in the single “Now I Gotta Wet’Cha” from his 1992 album The Predator. It’s an excellent album, both danceable and grim, courtesy of Ice Cube and DJ Muggs’ typical sound—loping beats, P-Funk horns, Sly and the Family [...]

Merry Christmas to All
By Andrew Boni — December 25, 2008 — No Comments Yet
Merry Christmas to All

Merry Christmas to all of our loyal readers. I hope everyone is enjoying their day off. As a special holiday treat, I am posting this classic Christmas clip. It’s mandatory at this point. Enjoy!

Fleet Foxes Performs English House on Late Night with Conan O’Brien
By Andrew Boni — December 23, 2008 — No Comments Yet
Fleet Foxes Performs English House on Late Night with Conan O’Brien

Last week, indie folk band Fleet Foxes was featured on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. It marked the second occasion that the guys from Seattle appeared on network TV; they first appeared back on June on The Late Show with David Letterman. 2008 has been a huge year for Fleet Foxes; their second EP, Sun [...]

Street Artist Billi Kid’s Combo Slap Featured in TIME Magazine
By Andrew Boni — December 22, 2008 — 1 Comment
Street Artist Billi Kid’s Combo Slap Featured in TIME Magazine

We just wanted to send our congratulations to our friend and street artist Billi Kid. Earlier this week, Billi had one of his combo slaps featured in an article in TIME magazine. The particular combo slap features an image of president-elect Barack Obama, created by San Francisco based artist Zoltron, surrounded by the stickers of [...]

Beautiful/Decay Influences the Creative World Through Its Apparel
By Amanda Tjan — December 21, 2008 — 1 Comment
Beautiful/Decay Influences the Creative World Through Its Apparel

Nowadays, it seems as if it is getting harder and harder to find magazines or publications with any substance. But for those interested in venturing into eclectic bookstores (i.e. Trident on Boston’s Newbury Street), look for the art and design publication Beautiful/Decay. Immediately, the cover draws in any passersby with it’s provoking and contemporary artwork. [...]

Behind the Scenes with Vampire Weekend at Columbia University’s ADP Literary Society
By Andrew Boni — December 21, 2008 — 3 Comments
Behind the Scenes with Vampire Weekend at Columbia University’s ADP Literary Society

The indie-pop band Vampire Weekend is widely regarded by many as one of the hottest up-and-coming bands in music . Named The Year’s Best Band by Spin magazine back in March, Vampire Weekend recently had a chance to sit down with PitchforkTV at one of their old venues: Columbia University’s ADP Literary Society. In their [...]

Termanology Let’s His Skill “Circulate” On Latest Track
By Marlene Boyette — December 20, 2008 — No Comments Yet
Termanology Let’s His Skill “Circulate” On Latest Track

After a whirlwind of a year that included various press and media mentions, the filming of his music video by esteemed director Rik Cordero (that featured UGK’s Bun B) and wrapped up with a spot on Method Man & Redman’s  “Still High” tour, one might assume that hip hop hopeful, Termanology would be ready for [...]