In the vein of films like Bad Santa, Chris Klein (American Pie), Joe Mantegna (Redbelt, “The Simpsons,” “Criminal Minds”) and co-writers Thomas Michael and Paolo Mancini, star in this satirical film about two blue-collar Easter Bunnies whose careers are compromised when the multi-national corporation, in charge of all things holiday, decides to make some serious cutbacks. Thrown into the working world, the mismatched pair, Hank – a hard drinking ladies man – and Mike – his sheepishly insecure accomplice – quickly fall from grace. As they hunt for new jobs, the duo finds themselves in a variety of odd situations involving self-help groups, strippers and preschool teachers. Fighting depression, debt and eventually each other, these two longtime pals set out on a mission to recapture their jobs, get the girl and settle the score.
This Thursday there will be a special screening of Hank and Mike at the Nuart in LA. There are two showtimes; One at 7:30 and one at 9:50. In honor of this special screening, I have some tickets to give you! So go ahead and email me at cameron@thefmly.com if you want to go.
What songs make you feel good? The sun is shining, the city is moving and I’m chillin’ in my room, so I ask again, what songs make you feel good? Here are a couple of jams I’ve had on repeat today.
Department of Eagles is the collaboration of Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear) and his NYU roommate Fred Nicolaus (who produced The Killers‘ Hot Fuss). An active duo since 2000, Rossen didn’t join Grizzly Bear until ‘04 when Nicolaus was tied up with work. Over the years Nicolaus and Rossen would email each other song ideas, snippits and continue to make music – much of which Rossen felt was too personal for Grizzly Bear. This brings us to the long awaited In Ear Park which released quite recently and has quickly become a contender for my favorite album of the year. I can not recommend this album enough, neither can I praise Tobacco’s Fucked Up Friends enough. The albums speak for themselves. Department of Eagles – Classical Records
Just three years ago TV On The Radio played Coachella, not to mention the most incredible rendition of “Ambulance” I could ever imagine, to a nearly empty Mojave tent – all eyes were on Imogen Heap. Now just a blink of an eye later what was once a grossly under-appreciated band from Brooklyn has become our nation’s independent royalty. Still sticking to NY grassroots I have only grown respect for TVOTR as time as passed and with their release of Dear Science it is safe to say that nothing has changed…except the music…for the better. TV On The Radio – FMLY Tree
Both of these albums are a must own, please do not hesitate on picking these up for your collection.
Noah -- September 29, 2008 -- Uncategorized. Tags:Bill Maher.
Bill Maher has been causing trouble again with Religulous set to open on Friday. In this documentary, Bill Maher tries to prove millions of people wrong once and for all that everyone is wrong.
Noah -- September 29, 2008 -- Uncategorized. Tags:Tobacco.
Our friends at The Hood Internet have done it again with another great mix using Black Moth Super Rainbow’s Tobacco and Aesop Rock. This is some trippy electro-rap. Tobacco’s debut solo album is coming out in two weeks on Anticon.
1. Little Pink Getaway Car (feat. Cage, Breeze Brewin) 2. Hairy Candy at 11:35 (feat. Mr. Lif) 3. Coffee Hawker (feat. John Darnielle) 4. Dirt RMX (feat. Zaid Maxwell) 5. Lime Eaters (feat. Camp Lo) 6. Dark Pink Goo (feat. Rob Sonic) 7. We’re Backwoods Famous (feat. El-P)
In just 8 hours Canada’s 2008 Polaris Music Prize winner will be announced, however, this year seems to be a mixture of relatively unknown artists in comparison to last year’s nominated Arcade Fire and Feist (who lost to Patrick Watson). Of course there is Stars, but personally speaking I don’t believe that In Our Bedroom After the War is stronger than Set Yourself On Fire which is enough to keep the gold out of their hands. My vote is running for Holy Fuck, but with their Canadian Council of the Arts trouble recently would they be too risky of a pick? Going past my picks of either Black Mountain, Caribou and Holy Fuck I’d like to introduce the only hip-hop artist nominee and only second in the short history of the Polaris, the first being Cadence Weapon, Shadrach Kabango aka Shad. Bringing back the memories of how hip-hop was creatively done back in the day he’s certainly one to check out. Here’s his video for “The Old Prince Still Lives At Home,” one that I highly recommend you watch, especially around the 2:25 mark when Shad goes minimalist.
Noah -- September 29, 2008 -- Uncategorized. Tags:Megapuss.
I know Noah has already posted about Megapuss this week but I just got Surfin’, Megapuss’s debut album, and it is more than I could have ever hoped for. Surfin’ is a melody of laid back instrumentals with very different lyrics all strung together with a very silly messages. Some of the songs such as “A Gun On His Hip and a Rose On His Chest” get quite to the point with lyrics like “fuck the president in the asshole”.
Go here to buy Megapuss’ debut album on iTunes right here: iTunes Music Store
I know Noah has already posted about Megapuss this week but I just got Surfin’, Megapuss’s debut album, and it is more than I could have ever hoped for. Surfin’ is a melody of laid back instrumentals with very different lyrics all strung together with a very silly messages. Some of the songs such as “A Gun On His Hip and a Rose On His Chest” get quite to the point with lyrics like “fuck the president in the asshole”.
Go here to buy Megapuss’ debut album on iTunes right here: iTunes Music Store
I know Noah has already posted about Megapuss this week but I just got Surfin’, Megapuss’s debut album, and it is more than I could have ever hoped for. Surfin’ is a melody of laid back instrumentals with very different lyrics all strung together with a very silly messages. Some of the songs such as “A Gun On His Hip and a Rose On His Chest” get quite to the point with lyrics like “fuck the president in the asshole”.
Go here to buy Megapuss’ debut album on iTunes right here: iTunes Music Store
I know Noah has already posted about Megapuss this week but I just got Surfin’, Megapuss’s debut album, and it is more than I could have ever hoped for. Surfin’ is a melody of laid back instrumentals with very different lyrics all strung together with a very silly messages. Some of the songs such as “A Gun On His Hip and a Rose On His Chest” get quite to the point with lyrics like “fuck the president in the asshole”.
Go here to buy Megapuss’ debut album on iTunes right here: iTunes Music Store
Noah -- September 27, 2008 -- Uncategorized. Tags:team genius.
Team Genius‘ debut album drops October 7 and I’m pretty excited to hear it in its cleverly composed entirety. “Basically it’s a reaction to the modern way music is consumed and listened to,” says frontman Drew Hermiller of the disc. “The idea of an album with a focused sound and a complete statement kind of gets lost now-a-days. Everyone shuffles around, so I thought ‘why not write an album that does the same thing?’ Luckily, the band did an awesome job of keeping up with it.” Check out their first single “Take Me Home” below. Brooklyn knows what’s up.
Thank You Come Again
Lady Bird Lake Trail
March 20, 3PM
w/ dead gaze, easyboy, mistlefinger, big whup + pizza!, white fang, jonesin', tempo no tempo, dream panther
FMLY Group Hug
Dominican Joe, 515 South Congress
March 20, 8pm
w/ MillionYoung, Truman Peyote, Michael Parallax, Wampire, Idiot Glee, I Am The Dot, Magic Man, Philip Seymour Hoffman fbook event
Los Angeles
Kria Brekkan & Drawlings
McWorld
March 24th fbook event
Evan Voytas, WAMPIRE, Battlehooch, Pizza! + Afterparty for Tobacco (of Black Moth Super Rainbow) and The Hood Internet
McWorld
March 25th Fbook event
FMLY RIDE
April 3rd 2010
Dinowalrus, Tempo No Tempo
May 1
Santa Cruz
FMLY RIDE
April 3rd 2010
Pacific and Water
Boston
FMLY / Breakfast of Champs Fest
PPALMM's Chinatown Loft
April 16
New York
FMLY / Breakfast of Champs Fest
April 18
Tobacco (of Black Moth Super Rainbow) & Philip Seymour Hoffman
The Knitting Factory
April 24 fbook event
IcyDemons, Truman Peyote, Trouble Books
Glasslands
May 2
San Francisco
Thank you Come Again
The Neighbors, Wes Leslie, Shaw, Maus Haus, Mistlefinger, Goliath the Giver
March 21st
Dolores Park f book event
Questions? Comments? Want to play a FMLY event? Want to learn how you can play an integral role in your FMLY? Shoot us an email anytime, we're usually around. We also accept demos, songs you're into, songs you've made and bribes.
