Friday, October 2, 2009
Karen O Gets Mainstream Glory
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Good-Bye Lucy
I helped send Lucy to heaven by playing Beatle's Rock Band. Drunken Rock Band Wednesday (DRBW) is now a reality. Join in.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
U2 Sucks!!!!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
The Death of Music Shopping
But then the world got cheap. We didn't want to pay for all that fun anymore. $19 is too much to spend for the new Dead Weather CD when we know we can just download it.
So now where should we shop?
Here's my plan to bring back music shopping: A store that sells all CDs for $5. I'll call it Tommy's. I'll keep a digital database of every album ever recorded and burn discs for people for $5. I might even print out labels and cover art. The record company's and artists will get $3, I'll keep $2, and you'll get cheap tunes. Win, win, win. I rock!
btw Richard Branson, I've copyrighted the idea. suck it or love it.
- Tommy Blunt
Falafels or bagels?
I chose both.
-tb
Monday, September 21, 2009
Jack White is cooler than Kanye (duh!)
We've all heard a bunch of cry-baby Kanye jokes lately, but Jack trumps them all by having the guts to act one out. Filmmaker Emmett Malloy (who you know as half of The Malloys - directors of 'Icky Thump') was in the middle of gushing about his new Stripes documentary, 'Under the Great White Northern Lights', when Jacks stormed out of no where and said "I'm gonna let you finish, I'm gonna let you finish, but Orson Welles did one of the greatest films of all time!"
The crowd instantly cheered. Watch it here:
Friday, September 18, 2009
Karen O vs. Gaga: Battle of the Crotches
In an effort to prove she's got a cunt, Lady Gaga has been flaunting her crotch on stage. Think that's cool? Well, like most of what Gaga comes up with, Karen O has already been there and done.
Try eating shit on stage Gaga.
If you have no better reason (and yes, there are many many more) watch the YYYs new video for "Heads Will Roll" and see where Lady G takes her style.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Return of Har Mar
Once upon a time, back in the hysteria of the neo-post-punk-nu-garage rock revolution, Har Mar Superstar built a viable career based off of a shout-out from a Stroke. I saw him live, and despite my 7 Heinekens I wasn't drunk enough to enjoy it.
But since he's trying to conquer the pop world, and not the sacred rock world in which we all live, I fully support his campaign for stardom. His new album 'Dark Touches' will be released in a few weeks, and clearly Justin Timberfuck will have a run for his money.
- tb
Fabulous Life Of: Probation Chic
-tb
Kid Cudi Day
Check it out here (it couldn't be embedded)
And if you still haven't heard Make Her Say (I Poke Her Face) , check that out too.
The album is out this week too, so you might as well just download the whole thing now. It has guest appearances from Kanye (aka Jackass), MGMT, Common, and Ratatat.
-tb
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Beth Ditto Wants Plenty of Groupie Love
Rock on Beth.
- Tommy Blunt
It's a bird, It's a plane.... It's Stephen Malkmus! PAVEMENT RETURNS
Coldplay is Caught Stealing
Guitarist Joe Satriani's copyright lawsuit against Coldplay has been settled today. Satriani sued the soft rockers, claiming mega-hit "Viva La Vida" ripped off his song "If I Could Fly".
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Memoirs of an Icky Night
Check out the inauguration of the Icky Cam:
More cool vids of the night are after the Jump (including tips from seminal songwriter and artist Jesse Malin )
-tb
Monday, September 14, 2009
NYC Legend Jim Carroll Dead at 60
The Summer of Death has claimed another victim, poet and all-around rock star Jim Carroll. He apparently died on Friday of a heart attack. I have no words, so I'll just leave you with my favorite quote by Jim:
“That, I realized, is the great beauty of dreams: the devil may inevitably find a way to jerk you off, but you can always wake up before he makes you cum.”Rest in Peace, Jim.
-M.C.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
2009 VMA Live Blog
We'll be Live Blogging the VMAs straight from the heart of the party, NYC. Hilarity shall ensue as we contemplate the similarities between GaGa and Caster Semenya (chicks with dicks?).
Follow along after the jump-
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Julian gets a date
Savior Julian Casablancas's first solo album Phrazes For The Young will "drop" October 20. Clearly Halloween will rock this year.
I trust Julian not to suck. His talent for crafting juicy hot lyrics and melodies couldn't have disappeared just because he spent a few years hibernating.
Previous fears that this would be a farewell to The Strokes have been squashed. He confirmed in a video on his website, www.juliancasablancas.com, that New York City's Finest are crafting a 4th album.
So, after we wipe the sweat from our brows, we can now fully embrace Julian's album solo effort. Hopefully lunch boxes and clothing lines at Target will follow.
Eitherway, everyone and their mother will be rushing to the store to buy the record on Oct. 20th. (Yes, this is one that you will need to have in hard copy)
-tb
Friday, September 11, 2009
Snow Patrol Cashes Out
Hot Babe Alert!!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Precum Alert: Alison Mosshart Lights a Cig
Monday, September 7, 2009
Who is hotter: Jack White or Alison Mosshart?
-M.C.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Big God, Little God
Keith Richards told Rollingstone magazine (he's so old school. doesn't he know no one reads that shitzine anymore) that he has been recording with Jack White. "I enjoy working with Jack," he said. "We’ve done a couple of tracks."
This is the passing of a torch that is long over do. The White Stripes opened for a couple of 'Stones shows, and Jack was prominently featured in the 'Stones flick "Shine a Light", so it's only natural that they finally record a new song (or even an album!) together.
All this is such sweet satisfaction for my hipster ass. I remember a certain republican college friend mocking me 7 years ago for my White Stripe's obsession, and calling the holy band 'shit' and other blasphemous names I won't repeat. My reply was always "not liking the White Stripes today would be like not liking the Rolling Stones in the 60's" Clearly Keith agrees with me. suck it.
- Tommy Blunt
OMG!!! New Radiohead!!!! ...wait, do I still care?
Radiohead released a double A-side vinyl on September 1st with the songs "FeelingPulledApartbyHorses" and "The Hollow Earth". Actually it's being credited just to Thom Yorke, but the songs are posted on radiohead.com, Johnny Greenwood is still the guitarist, and Nigel Godrich is still the producer, so for all intensive purposes it's still Radiohead minus a few members that evidently had too much of a hangover to make it into the studio.
Either way, dare I say it, I'm getting bored with Radiohead. Why? Because I'm not 12 and with braces anymore. Also, the last radiohead show I went to was full of Frat dude, which of course is the fault of Guitar Hero.
Radiohead used to be pioneers. Now they're rehashing music from 8 years ago. It's taking resin hits from an old bowl.
Anywho, the clip I heard was good but not great. maybe it's just practice.
- Tommy Blunt
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Noel Gallagher Is a Twat
I know this because I know him. Here's how...
Years ago, when I was swinging in London, I snuck into the VIP area of the Astoria during a Soundtrack of Our Lives gig. The show sucked, but I saw Noel Gallagher lurking around, so it wasn't a total waste of time. Since I'm not one of those people that thinks I'm too cool to not acknowledge the famous person standing next to me, I knew I had to say something. All I could think of was "I lost my virginity to Champagne Supernova", which although a lie, was clearly a compliment. He didn't take it like that and snorted and walked away. Seriously, who does he think he is?
Another reason why Noel Gallagher is a twat is that he broke up Oasis today. Evidently he didn't like fighting with his brother, or having a cool job that people actually care about. I have a brother and I love fighting with him. Only twats can't fight with their bros.
F U Noel Gallagher! How dare you disrespect me and disrespect your duties to Rock. Go bang a spice girl and get gonorrhea.
- Tommy Blunt
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
What does it take to get a badass 3-story apartment in Tribeca?
Apparently, the magical equation is as follows:
Scientology + Hit Sitcom + Hot Fiance = BadAss Tribeca Apartment
I pondered these thoughts as I enjoyed drinking Heineken minikeg beer and smoking a one-hitter with friends on the rooftop lounge area of Danny Masterson's Tribeca apartment. Now, we all know that Tribeca isn't necessarily the coolest area of Manhattan, but it sure beats Murray Hill. But Danny Masterson is kind of a tool, even though Hyde was by far the coolest member of the 70s show gang. He's a fuckin Scientologist who Twitters non-stop. And, this luxury apartment did not give off rock-star cool vibes whatsoever. We had to be quiet, so as to not wake his mother. But damn, they are designing a badass patio-chill-area that was screaming for an alcohol-infused BBQ.
Disclaimer: Danny Masterson wasn't there at the time.
- Miss Chrissy
Thursday, August 20, 2009
NEWS FLASH: Rock Princess Karen O Is Getting an Oscar!!!!
Wholly Awesome Batman!
Spike Jonze's new film, Where The Wild Things Are, will have a soundtrack composed by Rocktress Karen. Billed as Karen O and the Kids, the first single "All Is Love" will be released Aug 25. A whole bunch of 2003's croonies will also be on the record.
Since the film has Oscar buzz, and since it they've given them out to lesser musicians, there's no reason to assume anything other than that K.O. will kill a mic and then take that golden statue and shove it down her throat. (Karen, if you're reading, I've got an Oscar for you to snack on in the mean time)
- Tommy Blunt
Friday, August 14, 2009
For your audio pleasure...
- M.C.
Beach Ickyness...
1) The Thrills "Don't Steal Our Sun"
2) Snoop Dogg "Gin and Juice"
3) The Strokes "Under Control"
4) Black Rebel Motorcycle "Screaming Gun"
5) The Vines "Sunshinin"
6) Jesus and Mary Chain "Happy When It Rains"
7) The Beatles "All You Need Is Love"
8) The Zutons "Railroad"
9) MGMT "Electric Feel"
10) Lou Reed "Perfect Day"
11) The Kinks "Wonderboy"
12) Donovan "Lazy Daze"
- Tommy Blunt
Del the Funky Homosapien at the Williamsburg Waterfront Show this Sunday
- M.C.
Gentlemen Broncos
The Thumpness of Heidi Montag
As if blue-balling the hef wasn't enough, Horsey Montag decided to become a pop star last week. She bought a song, hired a choreographer, and did the pistol dance on national television. We're not fans of pop music anyhow, but at least Britney understands the "sync" part of lipsyncing.
Heids, you will always be thump. Go pray for yourself.
RIP Les Paul
Thursday, August 13, 2009
How to Stay Icky in a Down Economy
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Once again, the VMAs will suck...
So the VMAs are a month away, and the set list is predictably unimpressive. They've got: Jay Z, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Green Day, P!nk, and Muse. They all suck (some to more of a degree than others), and here's why, one-by-one.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Gaga's Dick...
Saturday, August 8, 2009
What's a Hiatus and How Come I Don't Get One?...
I read that Strokes ringleader Julian Casablancas is coming out with solo album. Okay cool, but why not another Strokes album instead?
Monday, August 3, 2009
Something I am excited about...
Modest Mouse's new video is coming out tomorrow, and it's been directed by the Joker himself. Props to MM for predicting that Heath Ledger would die and make them famous again.
Dear God, No...
Karen O, Bitch Parties
I can't stop thinking about how fucking magical a collaboration between Jay Z and Karen O would have been. Lack of collaborations at APW = Thump.
Shout out to another Bitch who Parties, Mischa Barton, who made her return to the party scene after her recent stint in involuntary psychiatric hold at All Points West alongside DJ Daisy Lowe and Heatherette designer Richie Rich. Welcome back, Marissa Cooper, stay around and enjoy the party.
More APW related news soon,
Miss Chrissy
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Day 2...
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sunset, City, and Karen O...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ian Goddamn Brown...
Ian Goddamn Brown…
Sir Ian Brown has released the artwork for his new single today, ‘Stillefy’. Although I’m supposed to be happy that our hero has returned (and apparently referencing the source of his power – i.e. the Stone Rose), I just can’t help but be skeptical of another aging rock star past his prime.
For real, he’s 46. Not only is that 6 years older than half-dead, it’s 131 in Rock Star years. How do I figure? Check it out:
As we know, all self-respecting Rock Stars die at 27. The average normal-person life expectancy is 77. 77 divided by 27 times 46 = way too old to make an album worth shitting your pants in anticipation for.
Aristotle said virtue is something that is true in every circumstance and at all times. Or was that Plato? Who can remember… Anyways, if his new album has any virtue in the world of rock, then it should be able to stand alone and not be judged with a connotation to its predecessors. And if it really is virtuous, then his age wouldn’t matter.
But it does matter. I don’t make the rules. You don’t buy debut albums by artists in their 40’s either.
But yeah, I’ll buy his new shit, and smoke to it, and probably like it.
- T.B.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Declaration of Icky Thump
The Declaration of Icky Thump
On the historic night of Friday July 24th 2009, amidst four chemical enhancements, Tommy Blunt and Miss Chrissy concocted the scheme to save Rock N’ Roll …and help improve their Saturday nights. The answer: IckyThump
Why is IckyThump.com so outrageously awesome? Because we say it is. Duh. We are going to find, supply, and define the new era of Rock by supplying content to feed our collective culture’s need for ridicule and trash.
We are: Tommy Blunt is the President, Miss Chrissy is VP.
We like: Money, sex, drugs, rock n roll, cheeseburgers, disregarding social norms, and pointing out the feebleness of others that don’t adhere to our same mentality.
We hate: Pete Wentz, Rush Limbaugh, work, authority (aside from our own), bar bills, committed relationships, foreplay, and corporate music. Also and obviously, anything that deters rock n roll.