When a band or performer is give the opportunity to perform on shows like SNL or David Letterman, it's considered to be a huge accomplishment and testament to their success...personally, I would feel most achieved if I were to appear on Sesame Street. I mean, how awesome would it be to hang out with Telly and Elmo? Feist...you've made it. ...

  Admittedly, I am a total sucker for a dude who can shred nasty guitar solos- saying it has an overtly sexual quality is nothing new, so I won't say it.  Naturally, I was stoked that hometown heroes, Ratatat, dropped by Williamsburg Music Hall in Brooklyn to play a sold out show.  Needless to say, the energy was high and the crowd was a motley mix of hip hop kids, college students and pretty girls.  I made my way to the mezzanine to watch the first...

Yes, it's true!  The Deal sisters and their current Breeders lineup dropped by Brooklyn yesterday afternoon to play McCarren Pool as part of the summer Pool Parties Series! The show was free.  And it was apparently the place to be.  The Olympic-sized pool accommodates thousands (and should be noted it is a veritable oven in the summer sun), but the line outside moved slowly and there were still folks who hadn't gotten in by the end of the set! Bummer. Even listening from the outside of the...

Win a copy of the WEEDS Season 3 DVD and soundtrack! Enjoy all of season three episodes of WEEDS, the hilarious and controversial Showtime original series on dealing in the suburbs! This groundbreaking series features an outstanding cast, including Golden Globe winner Mary-Louise Parker. ...

  In the 90s, The Gits were ready to break into the mainstream with their hardcore punk and blues sound when singer Mia Zapata was found murdered, a victim of rape and homicide. Now there's a documentary that highlights the band's formation, path to success, and tragic ending. When director Kerri O’Kane began making the movie, this crime was still unsolved. In the meantime, fans, friends and celebrities like Joan Jett and Nirvana helped raise money to reopen the case, and Mia’s killer was brought...

The Gotham Girls Roller Derby Jeerleaders need to get to Las Vegas for the second Annual RollerCon Jeerleader competition! Last year, the ladies won Best Squad, and they must defend the title! Join them at their pirate themed fundraiser to help make this happen! There will be bands, drink specials, raffles, prizes and plenty of good jeer! Live performances provided by Emily's all female punk band Royal Pink, Memphis Morticians, Ruffian Arms, and Scurvy Pirates. Pirate attire is strongly encouraged: $6 with costume, $8 without....

 I lovelovelovelovelove Billie Piper, the sexy blonde from across the pond who stars in the UK's "Secret Diary of a Call Girl," so even though I have already seen the show's first season in its entirety, I have been eagerly awaiting its Showtime premiere (tonight at 10:30 PM ET/PT) for some time now.Though a lot of people have compared Call Girl, a show about life as a London prostitute, to "Sex and the City," the similarities between the two shows pretty much end at a)...

So I was listening to my favorite radio station this weekend, WFMU.ORG, and Michael Shelly had a fascinating interview with the notoriously crochety Kim Fowley. You can download the archive here, its pretty awesome. Anyway, Mr. Fowley, who was a prolific writer and producer from the 60's onward (he produced everybody, from Kiss to Jonahtan Richman, Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper and the Plastic Ono Band–but is perhaps most famous for being instrumental in forming and torturing the 16 year old all girl punk band...

  Did any one catch My Life on the D List last night? It was hilarious as usual, and she was a great presenter on the Bravo Awards. It took me awhile to get with Kathy, I remember when she was getting all that plastic surgery and it kind of creeped me out. But luckily I'm over it. Whether she's telling Jesus to "Suck It' or making fun of Oprah, she's always funny. ...

Finally someone I was actually gunning for on a reality show wins. Congratulations to Stephanie Izard for winning last night! I was worried they were going to give it to grumpy Lisa, but luckily they came to their senses and voted right!      ...