Louis Guthrie didn't kill anyone

So that there is the the video for The Giraffes song "Wage Earner." Low budget, yes, but not lacking merit. And by merit I mean T&A. Seriously, this band rocks, Queens of the Stone Age-style except harder. Call it surfer metal if you are inclined. Just ordered their relatively new CD "Prime Motivator" off the tubes. With random record label schwag!

Three minor points here:
1) This band is worth a listen, and I don't care if they are making fun of this blogger. Just read the ridiculous backstory. In fact, it seems the gunshots and heart attacks may have hardened up the lyrics a bit. In other news, stonerrock.com is something that exists.

2) The Brooklyn music scene has been blowing up over the past couple years, with bands like The National, MGMT, Grizzly Bear, Vampire Weekend, etc. gaining popularity if not cash. Its good to see something a little harder come out of there, even if hipsters don't like it with their high bikes. Note: If anyone has a current day picture of someone riding one of those old timey bikes with a big front wheel and small back wheel please send it to me.

3) A great thing about the web is how it has democratized music consumption. No longer are you confined to what they have at the local record store or venue. Supporting local music is a good thing, of course, but now one can seek out tunes beyond their normal everyday sphere. It's clear iTunes and Myspace are in the mainstream. And there is all types of niche sites and blogs that cater to every possible taste, Pitchfork be damned.