Matt And Kim / Best Fwends / Crocodiles

Tonight there's a ridiculous show in San Diego. NYC's Matt And Kim, Austin's Best Fwends and SD's Crocodiles. I love Best Fwends. For an obscenely energetic time, go to this either tonight in my beloved San Diego or one of the other god damned cities this tour hits.

And as a good hearted special bonus, leave a comment here with your name and last initial and I'll put you on the guest list. Limit.....THREE!!

Spiritualized And Grand Ole Party To Tour Together

As if this is the place to find "news". Ha, could you imagine? But surely you are. San Diego's lil' hitmakers are going on tour with one of my favorites in the whole god damned world. I love Spacemen 3 and Spriritualized. So it starts in a couple weeks. I think September 7 in Detroit.

The Strange Boys Take California September 9 'N' 11

Oh shit. One of my favorite bands is coming to the west coast. Strange Boys. Last time these young chaps came to California it was a riot. A racket even. And this time their on tour with Touch & Go's latest signing, Crystal Antlers. I think this tour is going to be massive for them. So the fliers above are for the San Francisco and San Diego shows.

And here's a lil' god damned taste of The Strange Boys filmed in March at Austin's Psych Fest:

Video Rewind : TV Party By Black Flag

Sure, sure, Henry Rollins is my least favorite of all the Black Flag singers. And their first four years had the best music. And Damaged was far tougher than this song. But holmes. Homedog. Home slap. HOMESLICE. This song was FUN. C'mon...Black Flag with hand claps? I mean it sounds fun to me.

More On These Past Lives Shows...

So, as Mario mentioned, Past Lives will be playing our night, Too Many Creeps, this Sunday at Whistlestop. It's free, and no one works the next day cuz it's Uncle Sam's way of saying "Thanks" for all of our collective hard work. Like, I get bit and defecated on and punched out at my work sometimes, I deserve a G.D. thank-you. This event is 21 and up and is going to be completely bananas. Del Monte was even thinking about throwing a few bones our way to sponser this shit. If your under 21, have no fear; Past Lives will be playing the next day at the Che Cafe for a mere $7. Isn't that basically one day's lunch money these days? It'll be with Crocodiles again, plus Sex Jerks and the Muslims as an extra added bonus. Both of these events are going to be nuts.
Crocodiles played with Past Lives in Seattle, so I can personally vouch for them. They're ex members of Blood Brothers and in my humble opinion, I think they've topped all their previous projects. They were amazing live when I saw them and their songs are fun and catchy yet still interesting. You'll be stoked. Don't be a bozo and miss these, cuz they may not be back for a while.

Crazy Fuckin' Weekend In San Diego Coming Up

THURSDAY

Matt & Kim, Best Fwends, Crocodiles @ The Beauty Bar. $8.

SATURDAY

DANCING NIGHT featuring blackblack, Fantastic Magic (dj set) and DJs Mario Orduno, Brandon Welchez and Sir Charles @ The Whistle Stop. $5.

SUNDAY

"Pre Labor Day" Too Many Creeps party featuring Past Lives (ex-Blood Brothers), Crocodiles and djs Mario Orduno, Sir Charles and Brandon Welchez. FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

If you are in San Diego Thursday or Saturday and want to go to either of these that cost money, write skullkontrol@gmail.com. The first two requests for either show will be put on the guest list plus one. Leave your full name. All of these are 21+....SORRY!!

Allison From Intervention

Remember a couple weeks ago I posted that thing about watching Intervention? And it was about that crazy huffer named Allison? Remember how funny that was? Okok, well check this out, cuz it's just as funny. Some fool got all creative with this.

Cold Cave Set To Release New 12"

New Cold Cave 12" is about to be released. I pre ordered mine and I think it'd be cool if you copy catted me and did the same. The Trees Grew Emotions Died is the shit. I don't know. You should decide for your own damn self I guess. But isn't the whole point to having a blog that you are sheep and I'm like a pied piper of sorts? Some kind of taste maker? I'm just playing. But anyway, these are limited to 500 and like every other Wes Eisold project, these will be snapped up in two shakes of a lamb's tail I guarantee.


www. daisrecords. com

The Trees Grew Emotions and Died is available for preorder now.

This record is limited to 500 copies.


www. myspace. com/coldcave

new songs added.

The Dark Crystal

Yesterday was my birthday, and my brother got me a really cool present. The Dark Crystal dvd. Fuck, man, I loved this movie when I was a kid. Star Wars meets The Muppets. What a combo. The god damned evil Skeksis and the gentle Mystics. And who could forget the Gelfings? You gotta love the Gelflings. If you haven't seen this movie you should maybe. Or who knows maybe you'll think its gay.

Mika Miko "Wild Bore" Video

Mika Miko released their "Wild Bore" video from the PPM dvd today. Did you know that Mika Miko is the best punk band in California? Oh yeah, they are. Officially and everything.

A Good Day

Today was a damn good day. I woke up in my big ol' bed all alone and comfortable. I got up, sipped on a hot cup and read the local fish wrap. Then this monkey of a gal hollered and we agreed on mexican food and the beach. Not a bad combo. So we strolled to this place in San Diego called Pokez Mexican Restaurant. It's pretty good. After being stuffed to max cap (that means maximum capacity), we went to Ocean Beach. In San Diego we use initials for everything so let's call it O.B.. We went to O.B. and I fell asleep on the god damned sand. Now I'm home fuilly relaxed and sporting a gorgeous golden brown coat. I really love my city and I think you should visit and see what I mean.

On the way home this little cotton pickin' jam was on the radio. Just for extra added bonus.

Gary Glitter Freed After Fucking Children

Big ol' Gary Glitter was released from some god forsaken jungle prison two days ago. I thought he was going to jail for life. Sheez, you can really go F kids in those countries(Cambodia, Vietnam), multiple times and still get out to F another day? Mother of god. I personally prefer the traditional f-ing.



And you wonder why he didn't try the traditional method? This guy is creepy and ugly as all get out. Nice cut though, right? Shit, should this jam be boycotted?

blackblack Playing In San Diego 8/30

Next Saturday, August 30, blackblack is playing in San Diego. Should be some good shit. Fantastic Magic is djing before. The usual creeps are djing after. DANCING NIGHT @ the Whistle Stop in San Diego, California.

Ice Cube: The Longshots Vs. Kill At Will

What the fuck, man. This shit just ain't right. I know Ice Cube's bad period has now lasted more than the good. I get it. It's like Metallica. But for some reason I just can't help but be shocked when I see Cube make a corny smile into the camera. Or a horrbly written one liner. The Longshots. Fuck.





I mean I grew up on this! Dead Homiez. He was so tough for two...three records post Niggaz With Attitude. What a prick. Oh shit I forgot about Kill At Will. So it's FOUR records. And how many turkeys since? I lost count.

The Bluesbusters Saved Me From Boredom

I've been bored with music it seems this week. I've not listened to much at all since the weekend. So I decided to organize some records and file some that I've bought and never put away. Sometimes I forget what I've gotten and it reminds me of something new. And yes, it's pretty sickening...they go in genres, and in alphabetical order. Anyway, so I found this stack that I totally forgot I bought a bit ago and it was jam packed with records I was ecstatic to hear. The first one, was Dance The Ska Vol 4 which is a collection of the Jamaican vocal group The Bluesbusters, partnered with bandleader and band, Byron Lee & The Dragonaires. It's like Sam & Dave over a fast ska rhythm. So good. This era of ska sounds so fresh to me and these recordings, I believe, were from somewhere between 1959 and 1964. Anyway, I'm not bored anymore and I'm about to listen to another gem, Prince Buster featuring The Maytals.









There are two other songs you can listen to on this fake The Bluesbusters "Myspace Account".

Get Your War On Video Episodes

I am so excited about this, and sure, I'm a couple weeks late but whatever right? So they've animated these new Get Your War On strips. I mean they are new ones, rather. not animated versions of old ones. Here's the premiere. There's also a promo and a second episode on the site that's hosting these, 236.com . Look forward to one new one a week.





And here's an old strip that I like:

Sam McPheeters' The Loom Of Ruin Blog

'Punched' By Sam McPheeters




Sam McPheeters blog, The Loom Of Ruin, is now in the blog roll.It should now become a treasured part of your online void. This man has been around doing great things for a great while, and California should be proud. He's responsible for remarkable works whether it be hardcore (Born Against, Wrangler Brutes), readings, writing or graphic art. Well now you must read his blog and enjoy it like I do. It may not be a daily thing which would really make my life happy, but its worth the wait for every entry.

Here's a a particular blog that made me laugh. You like particular blogs that make you laugh? Ok then here.



Show Poster By Sam McPheeters


And then: ever heard these hit singles? The famous Shit Search and Resist Control singles? Well whatever just play 'em.

Bye Bye Blog

This newish design blog is in ye olde blog roll. It is the handiwork of a friend of mine called Ryan Douglas. He's a top talented cat and I believe you'll enjoy it if you have half a fucking brain, pardon my french. Also, direct yourself to his site, which is just www.byebyedesign.com, link yrself. Ryan Douglas helped out on a layout for an Art Fag record and I am happy to see he's got this stuff up and running. Hire or enjoy him.

My Evening Wrap Up / Big Mondays

I had no idea there were real pictures of Rocky Dennis around. Huh.

Also, there was a disturbing/funny Intervention on tonight. The one with the girl huffing "duster". Jeez louise. Whoa. Somebody uploaded it already tonight! This one is seriously crazy. Lord, if you're listening (and if you exist) can I please pretty please with sugar on top, A.) never get addicted to computer cleaner and B.), never get filmed acting like this bozo? Thanks man.





If you could keep a straight face during that one then you are a better man or woman than I. Bless her heart, pobresita.

Bad Brains' Pay To Cum 1979 At CBGB's

This song and video never ceases to make me happy. And if it doesn't work for you you can go to hell. Cuz it's perfect boss and that's that.




Want to sing along? Ok:

I make decision with precision
Lost inside this manned collision
Just to see that what is to be
Perfectly my fantasy

I came to know with now dismay
That in this world we all must pay
Pay to write, pay to play
Pay to cum, pay to fight

And all in time,
With just our minds
We soon will find
What's left behind

Not long ago when things were slow
We all got by with what we know
The end is near. Hearts filled with fear
Don't want to listen to what they hear

And so it's now we choose to fight
To stick up for our bloody right
The right to sing, the right to dance
The right is ours... We'll take the chance

A peace together
A piece apart
A piece of wisdom
From our hearts