Of all the CMJ shows that happened tonight (namely The Arcade Fire, The New Pornographers, !!! w/CoCoRosie) I'm really happy I chose the Aesop Rock one. It's been a little bit since I've gone to a hip-hop show and the bill tonight most definitely made up for all the shows I've missed in the past few months. Along with Mr. Rock I was fortunate enough to see Mr. Lif and his uni-dred (reppin for Boston, Massive! Po! Po! etc.), Blackalicious, Lady Sovereign (you're right Jasonic, she's nice) and a bunch of Def Jux superstars. Clearly way more fun than spending the night at home watching monkey-boy address the nation.
New Dandy's album out this week. It's spaced out and sexy and of course I love it. Missed their show on Wednesday but I am strongly considering driving to Albania on Saturday to see them at Lark Fest. It will probably be a nicer experience to see them outside of the city anyway since there will be a lower percentage of Cool Kids in attendance. This is a good movie to see if you're a fan of them (the Dandys not Cool Kids) and/or the Brian Jonestown Massacre, who also will be playing a gig this Saturday. If I make it back in time I'd like to check that out too. Especially since this band is one of the openers.
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do you have any more detailed reportage of the CMJ show? I really want to know how nice Lady Sov was. not to mention Aesop and the rest. did you take pics? post em anywhere? due to various shitty circumstance i haven't been taking any pics at shows. then when i did, (at Dizzee Rascal's Middle East performance) i was too far away. long from the days when i was alone, got there early and snapped away.
Um... no pix of that show. Sorry.
As for (semi-)detailed reportage:
Aesop Rock: always have been a fan. lyrics are on point, flow is tight, and he's cool w/o being too cool for skool.
Mr. Lif: that unidred is dangerous. this was my first time seeing it up close and personal. Da-amn.
Blackalicious: heard the new album is awesome but I haven't gotten a chance to listen to it yet. they're good though so I would be inclined to believe the hype.
Lady Sov: only caught the tail end of her act but what I saw was rad as hell. grime-tastic even. i like that she's young and ain't afraid to act a fool and be silly. November dates in NYC, Boston and MTL which I am eagerly awaiting. just have to pick a city...
P.S. Is it just me or does she look a bit like Sporty Spice? And by a bit I mean *exactly like* Sporty Spice.
yes. its a little scary.
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