Moustache Summer 2009/Lion's Music Recommendations

Lion

Hello loyal readers (?), activity on the blog has been slow as of late...the three lads that proudly make up 3CI have been busy working in academia.  But be assured...this summer the Three Conchords are going to truly show the height of their ambitions and curiosity.  This upcoming holiday, dubbed "Moustache Summer 2009,"will see all sorts of ridiculous attempts at adventure and self-discovery.  It will be marked by a growing of three dirty, stinky, catapillar-like flavor savors a la Dan Corrigan. (If I can handle looking like an adolescent Freddie Mercury whilst attending summer classes and trying to maintain a job.)  (Sidenote 1: Does Wolf know about this plan??) (Sidenote 2: Whilst is a word.)

Several ventures have been discussed within the 3CI entity, and likely only a fraction of those discussed will actually take place (which usually happens).  But, if things go to plan, you can be looking forward to another collaboration with FTM Films on a film project, a dancing man of paradise inside of a shopping mall, a trip to visit our NAFTA partners up North, several video shorts, and frequent updates of how Moustache Summer 2009 is progressing.  (Day by day pictures of my adolescent 'stache?? maybe)

On a less-ambitious-but-still-fking-awesome note, I would like to recommend a few more music artists to check out.

If anyone caught SNL last week, you would've seen 3 performances by the French band Phoenix.  I've heard of them whilst (used it twice!!) circling through my favorite music websites/blogs, but I had never really given them the time of day.  But when I saw their performance, needless to say, I shat myself.  It seriously sounded like a CD recording, and you can be assured it was no Britney lip-sync performance.  I immediately used legal-bending software to download their upcoming album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix"...but seriously you should consider buying some of this bands material.  Check out the catchy "1901"...




Another band that I stumbled upon is White Rabbits.  Reading about their upcoming album, I found out that one of their previous albums, "Fort Nightly," was good tune after good tune all the way through.  I read this Pitchfork Review, and downloaded the album.  God damn you Pitchfork...you are always right.

"The Plot"



Enjoy.

What Lion is Listening To

Third Conchord - Lion

With the recent life-changing event known as college, this king of the jungle has been roaring over his inability to download hoards of illegal tunes. It has truly been humbling. I definetly take for granted having open internet access back home. Sure, maybe downloading music illegally is wrong. I do kind of feel bad doing it, especially because the music I'm downloading seems to be from bands and groups without a penny to their name. But hey, most of these bands aren't in it for the money anyway. That's probably why their music is good in the first place.

Without being able to go torrent-crazy in this intellectual setting, I have gained a better appreciation for several bands I had previously downloaded music by. It almost makes me somewhat happy that I have finally gained the ability to give certain albums second, third, and forth chances to impress me. And, shit, have I been impressed by...

The Walkmen

I was bored to DEATH by the Walkmen at first. I loved "The Rat" immediately, but I thought they were just straight up dry otherwise. But the release of their new album, "You & Me," completely changed my mind and I gave them a second chance. "On the Water" is now one of my favorite songs. And they are great live. Check these out...






Ra Ra Riot

I had thought Ra Ra Riot was just another corny indie pop band before I downloaded "The Rhumb Line," their first LP. I shouldn't judge a group by their name. They are poppy, but not in a semi-gay Los Campesinos way. They have catchy hooks and I like the lead singer's voice. Check out "Dying is Fine."



Caribou

This guy isn't for everyone. Dan Snaith, aka Caribou, appeals to the kinds of people who like atmospheric, Brian Eno-like music. This, without a doubt, is THE best music to go to sleep to. Not because it's boring (although many will think so), but because you almost get caught in a trance just listening to him. Very hypnotic. Check out "She's the One."




If these aren't for you, go listen to the Jonas Brothers and suck a dick.