Say what you will about Keri Hilson, the girl is talented, determined, beautiful and in all the right company. Currently on the I Am Still Music Tour with Lil Wayne, Lloyd, Far East Movement and Rick Ross. Her sophomore album, No Boys Allowed has proved that she is no flash in the pan. Her strong voice and sex appeal continues to propel her above and beyond some of her lesser contemporaries (you know who they are).
Mickey Avalon knows how to host an after party. The notorious rapper packed the Viper Room last week along with special guest Andre Legacy who joined him for his late night set. VIP tables were full, drinks were flowing, and a sexy lady danced around the stage as Mickey treated fans to favorites like “So Rich, So Pretty” and “Jane Fonda,” pausing to occasionally shower them in champagne.
Prior to the show, Avalon kicked it backstage with us as he raided our random prop box and played with tiaras, mustaches, and licked the fuses of toy bombs. He revealed that his childhood was similar to the television show “Weeds” and discussed accidentally punching a guy who was trying to high five him in the middle of a show. Avalon divulged his secrets of packing his audiences full of hot chicks (guys in bands take note) and laughed about “My Dick” being the butt of many “pee pee jokes.”
Lucky number 7 In Tokyo Police Club’s “10 songs in 10 days from the last 10 years” project is LCD Soundsystem’s “All My Friends.”
“That song is just a solid song. It’s really short and tight. We switched the dynamics up a bit so the quiet parts are loud and the loud parts are quiet and it’s faster where it’s like double time.” – David Monks of TPC
Australia’s favorite identical twins, The Veronicas took the stage at the Viper Room last week, looking not to identical. Lisa Origliasso rocked a slim black dress with tights and a long slick ponytail while sister Jessica wore a back revealing halter top, which appropriately accessorized her tattoos and playful blonde bob.
As the curtain lifted, the band appeared behind a cloud of smoke and a recorded introduction quoted Christian Slater and Winona Ryder from the film “Heathers,” “Are you a Heather? No I’m a Veronica.” The sold out show kicked off, Jessica and Lisa appeared and fans rushed the front of the venue, circling the tiny Viper Room stage.
More than halfway through the journey towards 10 covers from 10 years in 10 days and Tokyo Police Club is holding strong. The sixth day brings us their rendition of Phoenix’s “Long Distance Call” (2006) and some violin magic from Ray Suen of Mariachi El Bronx.
Michael Vampire is a living vampire. He’s pretty sure that since joining Vampires Everywhere!, his gothic band mates (Aaron Graves, Phillip Kross, Alexandre Rogue, David Darko) have become inspired to trade in their beach days for the underground lifestyle as well. In an interview with ChinaShop, Michael reveals his trials and tribulations of modern day blood drinking and explains how to be a “safe vampire.” In addition to picking Michael’s brain on the ways of vampirism, aggressive rock music, and strategies for avoiding the sun, we snapped a few pictures of a vampire couch cushion fight (which we may or may not have instigated). It’s not often that you have a room full of vampires at your disposal so when you do, an epic photo shoot is necessary!
Scarface lives again… this time in Iraq. Recently released film, “The Devil’s Double,” tells the true story of Latif Yahia, an Iraqi civilian who worked as a body double (a “fiday”) for Saddam Hussein’s psychopathic eldest son, Uday Saddam, from 1987 until late 1991. The film serves up an incredible story, but sacrifices too many realistic elements demanded by widespread theater distribution.
Semi Precious Weapons is a band of many talents. Aside from front man Justin Tranter’s ability to practically put his leg behind his head in the middle of an interview, they are known for attracting an array of popular female supporters, such as Kate Moss. The band recently got off the road with Lady Gaga, who has been a fan of the band since before she was what Justin refers to as “The biggest star in the world.” Justin and co. make their own jewelry in a line called Fetty, which was started as a means to fund the band when broke and living in New York and has now hit the shelves of Barneys, Urban Outfitters, and Hot Topic. To top it all off, Semi Precious Weapons have an official goat, which they claim is a crabby creature that even has it’s own Twitter page.
Check out our recent interview with the band below:
Electric Zoo: New York’s Electronic Music Festival now in its 3rd year, will feature more than 100 of the world’s biggest electronic music talent, including DJs and live acts, providing the finest techno, trance, house, dubstep, electro, indie dance music and more across multiple stages on beautiful Randall’s Island Park. Electric Zoo received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, DJ Mag, and Ocean Drive, establishing it as New York City’s premier electronic music festival as well as a top American event. After a sold-out capacity crowd of 50,000 over 2 days in 2010, Electric Zoo 2011 enters its 3rd year with a new 3-day format and stellar artist lineup headlined by Tiësto, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren with Moby, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Plastikman, Rusko, Boys Noize, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox and many more.
In addition to providing 36 hours of beats over 3 days, Electric Zoo aims to also provide a plethora of good eats. With artists from all over the world, they will also have a global selection of foods, including Asian, Belgian, French, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Mexican, American, and Thai offerings. Delicious Vegetarian, Vegan and Kosher options will be available as well.
Coming in hot in the five slot is a smoking rendition of The Queens’ “Little Sister” featuring one hell of a shredding solo from Orianthi. Hold on to your horses.