Falling in love with these kids just never gets old... ...

 If you're in New York, you know it's that magical time of year. Yes, the CMJ Music Marathon has rolled into town and the city has turned into a 24/7 party of ear ecstasy! There are a million shows to go to this week, but be sure to check out the Fool's Gold Showcase tomorrow night at Bowery Ballroom at 10 pm. The label's finest will be performing, including A-Trak, Dave 1 and, of course, our favorite manicured MC, Kid Sister. She'll be spitting rhymes...

Pitchfork and Brooklyn Vegan   reported today that M.I. A. is pregnant, she performed at the Diesel party in Brooklyn this weekend and showed off her lovely lady lump. Get out your mini trainers and spandex diaper covers- this baby will be stylish! Congrats to M.I.A.! Photo by Kyle Dean Reinford ...

Who is this adorbs brit VV Brown ? I love this girl, can't wait for her to come stateside. For a cute bio vid on her, click here. Thanks Maggie for sending this link. ...

While waiting in line for the brain surgeons at the Highline Ballroom in NYC last night to figure out the guest list for the Pretenders show, a guy in front of me turned and said 'Well, maybe you can get into Madison Square Garden instead?' I asked him 'For what? He replied 'Madonna's there tonight, Isn't that ironic?' I didn't get the irony. Anyway, as he was watching all the color drain from my face I said 'No thank you. Madonna's never...

Just like the energizer bunny, the B's have been keepin' the party going since 1976!  NY show is with LCD Soundsystem and Hercules and Love Affair. Hear the magic for yourselves: Sep 25        Rama, ONT     Rama Casino                                        Sep 26        Rama, ONT      Rama Casino                                        Sep 27         Buffalo, NY      Albright Knox Gallery       Oct 17        Merrillville, IN    Star Plaza Theater                              Oct 18        Milwaukee, WI     Pabst Theater                                       Nov 1          New York, NY       Hammerstein Ballroom Nov 7          San Diego, CA       House of Blues                     Nov 8          Palm Desert, CA      McCallum Theater                              Nov 9           Thousand Oaks, CA   Civic Arts Plaza                  Nov 11        ...

I just peeped this interesting little tidbit on Pop Bitch : On MIA's 'Paper Planes,' the word 'weed' has been bleeped on western daytime radio. In Indonesia and Malaysia, when Katy Perry's song 'I Kissed A Girl' is played, the word 'girl' is bleeped. Emily Rems is a feminist writer, editor, rock star, playwright, and occasional plus-size model living in New York’s East Village. Best known as managing editor of BUST magazine, Emily is also a music and film commentator for New York’s NPR affiliate...

The Ettes play NYC tonight!!! Garage punk band and BUST friends, The Ettes , will be playing the Mercury Lounge in NYC tonight! They rock hard and get the dance floor shaking. This band gets more ferocious each time I see them, so don't miss out! Tonight's performance will also include the reuninon of The Friggs, (The Troggs + the Fugs + the Shaggs = THE FRIGGS)! Happening tonight, Tuesday Sept 16 at the Mercury Lounge ! ...

New Orleans has been dealt yet another blow this past week with Hurricane Gustav's visit to the Gulf Coast, but one of the best ways to help the city heal has always been contributing to its musicians. One of the most unique acts in the city, the New Orleans Bingo! Show, is visiting New York for three shows at Spiegelworld this week, and I can't think of a better setting to see this vaudeville/cabaret/carnival/lounge/performance art act. If you love old jazz, burlesque, theater, and of course,...

If you are looking for a good time in NYC on Thursday night (Sept. 4), search no further than the Cordero record release party at Joe's Pub. Come celebrate the kick off of their tour in support of their new release, De Donde Eres (Bloodshot Records). Lead singer Ani Cordero promises to woo you with the bands indie-rock latin songs, infectious fun will definitely be had by all. Additional dates here. ...