I didn't think much of it—a run of three aggressive songs is not a reputable measure of mental health—but then came this morning, when I tuned in to Richards' show and was treated to Gary Jules' Donnie Darko-soundtrack cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World" (sample lyric in the subject line), Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" (five minutes of begging God to give your life to someone else), Eef Barzelay's "Could Be Worse" (about an inability to draw consolation from the fact that it could be worse), and They Might Be Giants' "We Live in a Dump" (self-explanatory).

I do not believe it's fair to diagnose DJs through their playlists. But if I did, John might be ready for an intervention, or at least a big hug.

The entirely trustworthy FOX News maps out the creepy pre-death dealings between Hayes and his creepy chosen faith.

[I]n January 2006, Isaac had a significant stroke. At the time, the word went out only that he had been hospitalized for exhaustion....His staff—consisting of Scientology monitors who rarely left him alone—tried to portray it as a minor health issue. It wasn’t. Sources in Memphis told me at the time that Isaac had significant motor control and speech issues. His talking was impaired....

[T]here are a lot of questions still to be raised about Isaac Hayes’ death. Why, for example, was a stroke survivor on a treadmill by himself? What was his condition? What kind of treatment had he had since the stroke? Members of Scientology are required to sign a form promising they will never seek psychiatric or mental assistance. But stroke rehabilitation involves the help of neurologists and often psychiatrists, not to mention psychotropic drugs—exactly the kind Scientology proselytizes against.

Read the whole thing here.

^{photo by Lance Mercer}

"Kimya thought I was trying to take a picture up her skirt and called me a 'dirty bitch'."

^{photo by Jenny Jiménez}

FINALLY!

Word on the streets is that legendary, much beloved band Jawbreaker is reuniting to play a show for Fuck Yeah Fest. Further word suggests there will also be a mini-tour!

Get (tentatively) stoked:

(ht Chris Cab via Megan Seling)

"I just interviewed Robin Pecknold and all my questions were too sarcastic. He's a really nice guy. Probably too nice."

^{Fleet Foxes photo by Piper Carr}

"We came all the way out here for The Scholars and Cancer Rise. They both killed it. You know, I really don't give a sh*t about the rest of this."

^{Blue Scholars photo by Christopher Nelson / Cancer Rising by Sean Pecknold}

QUESTION: "Is the dude from The Presidents related to Michael Stipe?"

^{The Presidents of the United States of America photo by Piper Carr}

ANSWER: No. (But he may be related to the dude from The Cure?")

"Can you buy this band at Urban Outfitters?"

^{Rogue Wave photo by Piper Carr}

"THAT was the only band I even danced to..."

^{Truckasaurus photo by Kelly O}

"C'mon. Don't go watch The Kooks, let's go back to the tent and get mushrooms."

^{The Kooks photo by Piper Carr}

"Wait a minute, is that Mike Patton? How many f*cking bands is that guy in?"

^{Crudo photo by Christopher Nelson}

"I'm actually excited to see Modest Mouse. There, are you happy? I said it."

^{photo by Christopher Nelson}

"I give up. I tried three different spots, and still couldn't see M.I.A. She's really short and I think she's wearing all black."

^{photo by Christopher Nelson}

"I'm telling you these guys are gonna be huge."

^{Dyme Def photo by Sean Pecknold}

"Ben Gibbard has a giant head now. GIANT."

^{Death Cab for Cutie photo by Sean Pecknold}

"The Cure is the only reason we came. We've been out in the car playing cards all day because the rest of today's lineup kinda sucked."

^{The Cure photo by Kelly O}

Sorry, nay-sayers, it's 100% true. Courtney approached Pat, Pat talked Krist and Dave into it with some help from me and Bruce. Yes, it is a coup, yes it's happening in Redmond, yes it's happening this Summer. The Whigs will be in the supporting slot and Steven Jesse Bernstein will be headlining the 2nd stage. Be sure not to miss the Dickless and Gits reunion performances.

Yrs,
Jon

* Update. Statement from Sub Pop:

It won't be Pat on guitar, it's going to be Jimi Hendrix.

Text: Msg: Can u believe it?! Supposedly, Nirvana is playing Sub Pop 20. Courtney Love buried the hatchet with the surviving members, and she'll sing, with Pat Smear on guitar!

Courtney, R you fo'real?

Overheard:

"Thurston Moore does not look like he is 50. You know how he does it? He drinks his urine. If doing that makes you look as good as he does when you're 50 I'm going to start drinking my pee for sure."

Buh-scuse me? I tried finding some proof of this on the internet but there was nothing. The person who said it was completely serious. Anybody know the scoop? Where did this rumor come from?

Tonight at the Showbox, rumor has it that Colin Meloy will be adapting his musical compositions to transcripts of the second season of the reality show, I Love New York. The juxtaposition has intrigue and improbability, but Meloy makes it work. When he sings, “Do you have love for New York?” there is rapture. Meloy has moved on from ancient Japanese folk tales.

When boiled down, Meloy’s dactylic hexameter filled interpretation shows New York to be Homer’s Odysseus in an epic search for men and harmony. The overbearing presence of New York’s mother goes beyond the Telemachus – Penelope dynamic and enters into a Zeus - Mother oedipal God washed combo.

Meloy climaxes with a startling revelation that he is the one who really has love for New York. While the last two contestants accompany New York to the picturesque 5 Star resort in Ithaca for the final showdown, Meloy laments that he himself is not in the running to be New York’s man.

Alleged Jimi Hendrix sex tape to be released

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vivid Entertainment is releasing a sex tape allegedly starring Jimi Hendrix.

The Los Angeles-based adult entertainment company said they obtained the footage of the music legend shot in a hotel room about 40 years ago from a memorabilia collector.

The footage features Hendrix engaging in various sexual acts with two women, according to a statement released by Vivid. The company said they consulted with several experts to authenticate the footage.

Hendrix died of a drug overdose in 1970. Seattle-based representatives for Hendrix's estate did not want to comment about the tape.

Vivid Entertainment was also responsible for the release of celebrity sex tapes starring Kim Kardahsian and Pamela Anderson.

The Sun UK says:

The junkie singer, 24, is to be quizzed by police after claims she HEADBUTTED a Good Samaritan who hailed her a cab outside a bar.

Rehab star Amy, said to have PUNCHED a second victim in the face, sank to a horrific new low while high on Class A drugs.

Onlookers told how the married singer also SNOGGED a mystery fella at a nightspot and shocked punters by overturning tables and drinks.

She was later seen smoking drugs in the street, walked into a lamppost, and riled a cabbie by paying only HALF her promised fare home.

An onlooker said: “She was off her face, throwing drinks around and turning over tables. Amy screamed, ‘I am a legend, get these people out. I want to take drugs’.”

You go, girl.

Beyonce and Jay-Z's marriage license is being filed (so they can stop with the denial bullshit) and Kanye West and Alexis Phifer have called off their engagement (so ladies, you have a chance after all).

Upcoming announcements will include: Partman Parthorse, Coconut Coolouts, Dutchess and the Duke, Moondoggies, the Girls, the Intelligence, the Shackles.

Posted by Chirp | April 15, 2008 10:26 AM

A little birdy told me the suprise guest is the Halo Benders.

Posted by Chirp | April 15, 2008 11:57 AM

Good news!

Halo Benders are working out songs for their suprise headlining spot! All those Tina's and Todd's in the crowd are gonna drop their Stellas when Calvin unloads some serious science on them.

"Rippin off jocks, flippin' off cops, sippin' on toxic rocket fuel ... FREEDOM RIDERS!"

I also heard that Calvin is seriously excited by the chance to play a festival sponsored by Miller Brewing. Everyone who knows anything knows Calvin is a serious Miller Light drinker.

This is going to be amazing!

Posted by Chirp | April 16, 2008 9:28 AM
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Calvin and i were sipping on brews and tokin on some camels last night rapping about this very subject. We are super soakin x-cited!

Posted by Partman Parthorse | April 16, 2008 11:54 AM

Devendra found his "sweet Tel Avivian lamb's bread." Adorable.