To continue in the grand tradition of Fleshbot, Daily Kos and Andrew Sullivan, I proudly present the birth of my brand new blog:

Cute Girls in Stupid Sunglasses (CGiSS)

Look out Denton, I’m comin for ya.

First seven minutes of what was apparently a career-advancing set by legendary french house producers Daft Punk at Coachella.

They NEEEEED to tour. I need my live dance music fix since Underworld hasn’t played in a couple of years…

Old hotness: Gnarls Barkley (Cee-Lo + Dangermouse, referenced in my last post)
New Hotness: Lovestink (Cee-Lo + Plant Life)

Proof (via Gorilla vs. Bear): GangstaBoogie

The Soul Machine is on a roll this year.

Your new favorite song is Gnarls Barkley “Crazy”.

Here’s a few other versions of it:

An excellent Beastie Boys mash-up video by DJ Sussex.

A slower, military-drumming and string-quartet having version from Top of the Pops.

So here’s something I can’t believe I didn’t realize about the Muppets.

The bassist for the Electric Mayhem Band is named Floyd.

And he’s pink.

I love Jim Henson.

Listening to: Brian Eno – Ascent (An Ending) (Leama and Moor Mix)

Announcing the changes during a Rose Garden ceremony, Bush made clear that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld’s job was safe, despite calls for Rumsfeld’s resignation from a half dozen retired military commanders.

“I hear the voices and I read the front page and I know the speculation,” the president said testily. “But I’m the decider and I decide what’s best. And what’s best is for Don Rumsfeld to remain as the secretary of defense.”

He’s the decider.

The ruler of the free world, folks.

[Via AP]

Listening to: Brian Eno – Ascent (An Ending) (Leama and Moor Mix)

“Karmacode” builds on where Lacuna Coil’s 2002 breakout album “Comalies” left off and seems virtually guaranteed to bring the mainstream success they deserve. Metal babe and songstress Christina Scabbia’s vocals compliment Andrea Ferro’s more standard gutteral counterpoint, mixing the Gothic tones of The Gathering or The Mission UK with classic metal theatrics into a heavy yet accessible vision of headbangers bliss. The songwriting never sacrifices melody for volume and even ups the arena-friendly production value to a fine polish.

Lead single “Our Truth” begins with a military snare riff, then brings Christina’s amazing range together with a densely harmonized sing-along chorus. “Karmacode” ably demonstrates why Lacuna Coil are the reigning rulers of Goth Metal.

8/10

See that receipt there on the left?

That’s PAYOLA.

Microsoft and Epic Records to Offer Ongoing Exclusive Entertainment Content on Xbox Live
The online entertainment network features Natasha Bedingfield as first Artist of the Month, and offers music videos and Game with Fame sessions.

REDMOND, Wash., and NEW YORK — March 16, 2006 — Microsoft Corp. and music giant Epic Records today announced an agreement to make available a full year of exclusive artist content and high-definition music video downloads free for all Xbox 360™ gamers. Over the next year, Xbox 360 and Epic Records will showcase 12 up-and-coming artists through the Artist of the Month (AOM) program via the Xbox Live® service, the first and only unified global online entertainment network. Through the alliance, millions of Xbox Live members can enter a monthly sweepstakes with a prize of gaming against some of the hottest musicians through the Xbox Live Game with Fame™ program.

“This program really taps into the passion and excitement that surround both video gaming and music,” said Cory Llewellyn, vice president of Epic Records Digital Marketing and Promotion. “We are excited to bring our strong roster of developing artists together with Xbox Live for a variety of great experiences for consumers.”

Read more about why my friend Cory is so good at his job at microsoft.com.

Thanks to BossBlog, I (and now you) are the proud owner of the new Streets single.

Um…

it….

SUCKS.

Like, hardcore sucks. Like makes me question the first record as a fluke sucks.

Check it out at vice-recordings.com.

Sorry, Adam.

Via the brilliant, and deservedly popular PostSecret.

Listening to: Brian Eno – Ascent (An Ending) (Leama and Moor Mix)