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On Thursday, October 30th, Chicago’s own Wilco performed on The Colbert Report. Wilco is just one of the many musical guests that Stephen Colbert has managed to snag in the last several years. Wilco is in good company; a few previous guests include Rush, The Decemberists, Apples in Stereo, R.E.M., Feist, Peter Frampton, The Roots, and Nas. After their appearance on The Colbert Report, Wilco headed to Madison, Wisconsin where they are scheduled to perform a Concert for Change later today. Wilco is also giving away a free copy of their cover of Bob Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released” featuring Fleet Foxes. In order to download it, you need to pledge to vote.
Mixtape Mondays: Mood Muzik and Ill Poetic Present Joe Budden vs. Portishead
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This week in Mixtape Mondays, we have the third release in Joe Budden’s Mood Muzik series. On this mixtape, Joe Budden’s lyrical flow is mashed up with the tunes of trip-hop pioneers Portishead. Joe Budden’s 2003 single Pump It Up is a song that many have probably heard at one point in their lives. Budden’s Mood Muzik series of mixtapes have received much critical acclaim. In case you forgot, Portishead released such classic LPs as 1994’Dummy and 1997’s Portishead. Earlier this year, Portishead released their first album in over ten years, entitled Third.
Stunning John McCain Sarah Palin Anti-War Mural in Berkeley
I think by now, most of us realize who is for the war in Iraq, and who is against it. But for those who do not, here is a visual clue. This dazzling (and somewhat bizzare) anti-war mural was spotted in Berkeley, California. Stenciled on the bottom of the wall is a collection of American skylines, from New York to San Fransico. Credits to New River Head.
M.I.A. Sits Down for an Interview with Pitchfork TV
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In these two video clips, performer M.I.A. takes time while at Diesel’s XXX party to sit down with Pitchfork‘s Michelle Suarez and discuss everything going on in her life, including the success of her hit single Paper Planes, her recent pregnancy and engagement, her being embraced by the hiphop community, and much, much more. She even mentions the upcoming release of a remake of Tom Waits’ Way Down in the Hole with DJ Blackstarr.
Boston Through the Eyes of Nick Keating
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This amazing short film by Nick Keating reflects the personal experiences of a man living and exploring the beautiful city of Boston. From his video description:
I try to ride my bike around Boston everyday, listening to my ipod, and enjoying all the beautiful things the city has to offer. Riding my bike is a time to relax, reflect and just get away from any or all worries. Every shot in this video is a point along my ride that I stop and think about life. This short is meant to show how I see Boston, every time I go for a ride. Enjoy.
Tech mumbo-jumbo:
Shot with Sony FX1
Edited with Final Cut Pro
Song: Air “La Femme d’Argent”