Thursday, March 18, 2010

HIPSTER RUNOFF

HIPSTER RUNOFF

Does n e 1 know if GORILLAZ are alt/authentic? Do u like ‘doodle’ bands?

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:33 PM PDT


I keep checking indie music blogs, and they are blogging/blurbing about the Gorillaz. I feel confused about them. I can’t really tell if they are a new buzzband, from the 2000s, or from the 1990s.  I think they were probably marketed as ‘anti-rock stars’ because the true bros behind the band decided to stay anonymous. Really confused about how I am supposed to interpret them. Wonder if they are part of the ‘doodle band’ genre, which consists of bands that were doodled on to paper, then marketed 2 people who like cartoons.

“Doodle” is a popular term used to describe fun drawing.

Part of me wonders if Gorillaz were a seeded viral marketing gimmick for the popular video game Rock Band / Guitar Hero. From what I understand, part of the appeal of that game is the intense rock star avatars.

Maybe people just want to visualize a band that reminds them of playing a video game where you pretend you are a real musician.

I remember there was some song called ‘Clint Eastwood’ that was buzzworthy b4 the internet existed and MTV needed ‘alternative’ content.

Really can’t tell when this is from. Maybe Gorillaz is authentically ‘timeless’ music.

They seem to be some sort of conceptual cartoon of bros playing some sort of weird electro music. I don’t know if it is ‘pop’, bloghouse, or maybe even dubstep. I am confused by Gorillaz. It seems like they must have fans, but I don’t really feel like I know any1 who is ‘popping a Gorillaz’ CD into their car stereo.

I remember there was some other song named ‘Feel Good Inc’ that was buzzworthy, but I really can’t remember when it happened.

Not sure what kind of people ‘actually listen’ to this stuff. I feel like it is people who listen to the same 5-10 mp3s over and over again. Like teens who ‘just started to smoke weed.’ Like people who ’seriously listen’ to Gnarlz Barkley.

Here’s who I would guess listens 2 Gorillaz

  • weird kids from the UK
  • normal people from the UK / Europe
  • Lost American tweens
  • People who like anime
  • 30-70% of people who like Radiohead because they don’t really have an opinion

They seem like a chill band who chills out together ‘on the road.’

I wonder if it is gonna be the next alt thing to be a cartoon band. Maybe it’s a European thing.
I heard there is a cartoon dubstep producer called The Burial.

Also heard of Josie and the Pussy Cats.

Even Scooby Doo played in a cartoon chill wave / no-fuzz / lo-fi band.

Does n e 1 know what the deal with Gorillaz is?
Has n e 1 heard their new song that they allegedly ‘stole‘ from some other bro?
How should I process them?
Do they make good music, or just like music that was strategically created to be commercially licensed?
Does Gorillaz have any real?
Are they irrelevant UK pop, or do they make authentically good music that transcends genres?
Should I start a cartoon band?
Should I start 2 use my imagination and doodle more?
Should I ask for a ‘doodle pad’ for my birthday so I can start a band?
Is doodling real art?

///doodle bands

The XX plays Jimmy Fallon.

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 11:07 AM PDT

Link: http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2010/03/the-xx/


Jimmy Fallon has become the official late night home of blog buzz bands. Last night, the 2k9 sensation The XX played their hit song ‘Islands’ on his show. Not sure if I like them live, or if I prefer them in MP3 format. Not sure if mainstream American found them to be compelling, or if they are just another ’shit alt band’ 2 them.

From what I understand, popular tween Twilight sensation Kristen Stewart was the ‘headliner’ of the show, so the XX probably got a 40% bump in tween audiences.

Still kinda wonder if The XX are a marketing gimmick for Dos Equis, especially with this ‘beer’ product placement.

Wonder if it was alt to have a bunch of alts in ‘X’ shirts standing behind them. Not sure if they told them to be ‘into’ the music or just to sway in a meaningfully earnest way.

Is Jimmy Fallon the most authentic late night buzz band fan of all time?
Is Jimmy Fallon ‘ruining’ ‘our’ bands?
Is the Jimmy Fallon’s success based on ‘ratings’ or based on ‘blog buzz’?
Will the XX ‘crossover’ after their next album?
Is it time for the XX to generate more content for us 2 judge, or do they deserve 6 more months of cruising off their first album?
Is Jimmy Fallon an authentic tastemaker?

Will Diplo turn Die Antwoord into the next M.I.A.?

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 09:20 AM PDT

Photo via diplo twitpic


This picture of Die Antwoord, the South African viral meme rap sensation recently emerged on Diplo’s twitter feed. This picture serves as some sort of marketing / personal branding meme. We can only assume that Diplo will ‘produce the shit’ out of 2-10 Die Antwoord tracks to make them highly bloggable/authentic. We cannot confirm that Die Antwoord will be bigger than M.I.A.

Will Diplo turn Die Antwoord alt / mainstream?
Is Diplo mainstream?
Is Die Antwoord mainstream?
Will Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear produce a Die Antwoord track?
Can we assume that Diplo shared a ‘night of passion’ with Yolandi?
Is Die Antwoord destined for a zany Tim and Eric video?
Will Die Antwoord automatically receive above an 8.5 from Pitchfork?