A coworker turned me on to La Blogotheque today. It is a really extraordinary site where you can watch impromptu music videos and previously recorded live performances from some of the best musicians out there. Vampire Weekend’s performance was particularly impressive. The site really is amazing. It is in French so I would encourage you Americans, like myself, to click around until you uncover all the content that’s on the table. One part of the site that you absolutely cannot miss is the “Concerts A Emporter” section. There are some really exciting performances there.
Why don’t we have anything like this stateside yet? It’s a brilliant idea. This site makes me want to get out there and see more shows. It’s perfect for a Friday afternoon.
Ever imagine walking down the streets of Paris only to see Vampire Weekend performing as they walk by? How bout being stuck in an elevator as Arcade Fire plays some of their hits?
Imagine no more. La Blogotheque’s got ya covered. Their brilliant Take Away Show showcases some of today’s best bands performing as they wander the streets. People join in and clap, and in some cases entire apartment buildings join in on the chorus (see Architecture in Helsinki).
With 87 bands/artists and counting, there’s something for everybody.
The result? Pure music in it’s rawest state, stripped down and naked, and brilliantly awesome.
09/04 PALIN GENDER CARD In my opinion, this is one of the finer segments ever to have aired on the Daily Show.
08/29 McCAIN AND PALIN McCain has nominated his running mate for the Republican ticket and I would say it is safe to say that most of us have never heard of Sarah Palin before.
08/28 DUMBER THAN W Is McCain really even dumber than George W. Bush? Hmm.
08/27 YOU GOTTA BE HOT To work the sales floor at your local Abercrombie and Fitch. Otherwise you’ll be folding clothes in the stockroom. Who could ever have guessed?
08/25 1 MAN VS THE IRS A lone accountant takes on Big Brother (the IRS) and wins one for the rest of us.
