Maybe next year….
I watched the new documentary called Pearl Jam Twenty (or PJ20) streaming on Netflix. I love when new movies go straight to Netflix streaming so I don’t have to wait for it, or go rent it at my local video store. That can sometimes take years.
PJ20 is directed by Cameron Crowe who is famous for starting as a writer for Rolling Stone magazine at the age of 15. He is definitely one of my favorite directors and he is a huge Pearl Jam fan.
I’m a big Pearl Jam fan as well. I first saw them at Lollapalooza ’92, and have seen them a handful of times since them. They always put on a great show, and I’ve always been a huge fan of grunge (Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains…)
I love music and I also love movies, and when the two meet…that’s the best. This movie doesn’t disappoint. It brought back memories of great times in the ’90s. I definitely recommend this documentary.
That’s right…The Black Keys with special guests Arctic Monkeys are coming to the Ted Constant Center on the campus of ODU on Friday March 23rd 2012.
Tickets are $47.50 or $42.50 depending on seat location. *Additional fees will apply (I just found out the $47.50 tickets are for the general admission floor (NO CHAIRS)) Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Friday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. through COXTix.com, the Constant Center Box Office or charge by phone at 888-3-COXTIX
Because you are a reader of HipsterApproved.net you can purchase tickets early and get the best seats! Go this this link December 8th from 10am to 10pm and use the code: LONELY
Only tell the hippest of your friends about this, and be sure they subscribe to HipsterApproved to get the latest info.
Just watched Jackass 3 on streaming Netflix. It was hilarious! Many laugh out loud moments.
I was really surprised to see the ultimate hipster Will Oldham taking part in one of the pranks. Will plays a small part of an animal trainer, but his gorilla goes wild and out of control.
If you are not familiar with Will Oldham, he is a awesome musician that performs under the name of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, but has been in a ton of other music projects. You should seriously listen to some of his recordings. He is one of the BEST! I think his vocals sound a lot like Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.
In local news…96X FM is hosting a concert tonight at the Ted at ODU.
Hipster bands Cake, Cage The Elephant, and Bush are performing. There are a few other bands I haven’t really heard of…and some I’ve only heard on SNL, like Foster The People. But I’m sure some Hipsters really like them…
Anyway tickets were hella expensive plus a service charge. Doors open at 5pm, so that’s in just a couple of hours. If I were going…I’d just show up at the door and see if anyone has any extra tickets they’d like to sell cheap instead of them loosing their money on. But that’s just me….
I can’t make it to this show, but if there’s anyone out there that goes and would like to be a contributor to HipsterApproved.net just let me know. Leave a comment or email me at info@hipsterapproved.net
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Tired of the same old Holiday music? Looking for something a little more ‘hip‘?
I found a cool new website made by the guys in The Flaming Lips. It streams awesome Christmas music 24 hours a day!
Check it out here -> http://atlaseetschristmas.com/
Enjoy!
Hey…I keep reading on the net about the new OTC song ‘The Game You Play is in Your Head Parts 1,2,3’ that’s currently for-sale on iTunes, and about the current tour. (Too bad they’re not coming anywhere near me.) They also have a new full-length to be released soon! Really looking forward to that…
I’m a long-time huge fan of them and a lot of the other bands on Elephant 6 Records. But really, Olivia Tremor Control is right up there near the very top.
While surfing Pitchfork, I came across this site with a free download of a live radio show (5 songs, plus an interview). It’s at FreeMusicArchive.org here -> http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Olivia_Tremor_Control/Live_at_WFMU_on_Gaylord_Fields_Show_on_October_16_2011/
Enjoy!
I was able to listen to this Rob Crow CD while on a road trip recently, so I’m finally able to write a review.
First off, I have to say that this CD is better then 99% of the new music that’s being released today. I love all the stuff Rob Crow is in, and there’s many. There was just something about this CD that I couldn’t put my finger on…
If you listen to the song that’s posted above, Sophistructure, you’ll see that this is a great album. Though I do think that this is the most ‘catchiest’ song (probably because of the bass line). I was thinking that this CD doesn’t have as many catchie ‘hooks’ as Rob’s 2006 CD, Living Well. Listen to the song, If Wade Would Call, and I think you’ll see what I mean–>
I realized that He Thinks He’s People is not a bad album..it’s that Living Well is genius. In the same way that the Pinback releases are. It’s just nearly impossible to top that.
I think from listening to He Thinks He’s People, I missed Zach Smith. Zach is the bass player for Rob Crow’s band, Pinback. But after seeing Pinback perform live, I realized that Zach is one of the BEST bass players EVER, and he does a pretty fair amount of the singing. So Zach’s absence may be a reason I was so hung up on Rob’s He Thinks He’s People release.
Check out these Pinback videos I found on Youtube. Be sure to check out Zach’s bass playing, and how much they both sing.
Here’s a cool video with Rob clean shaven. Rare nowadays! Also notice that they are both playing basses!
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Some hipster fan and Rob Crow
Hip new band Owl City is playing a show at the beautiful Norva Theater in downtown Norfolk, Virginia on Monday November 14th.
Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 the day of the show.
I’m not really familiar with the band. I’ve only heard a few songs…but from what I hear, they sound a lot like Ben Gibbard‘s (of Death Cab for Cutie) project The Postal Service. Which is a huge compliment.
I would like to see this show, but I don’t have a ticket. If anyone has an extra, I sure would appreciate a hook-up. Or maybe I could get added to the guest list? Just let me know at info@hipsterapproved.net
Thanks
Lulu – the new album from Lou Reed and Metallica came out today.
I’ve only heard some samples from the website http://www.loureedmetallica.com/index.php but from what I heard…I think it’s really cool. I am a big Lou Reed fan, and I think he really personifies ‘Hipster’.
I did come across a hilarious video on youtube about the release. Check it out!!
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