We've all heard the saying "they don't make 'em like they used to" well these cats break the mold. Pierced Arrows is Fred Cole's latest project and the group which consists of his wife Toody and drummer Andrew Loomis, have been picked up by Vice Records. This video is of them playing "Let It Rain" in the backyard of their home in Oregon. Its music like this that comes around every once in awhile that reminds me why I do this. Link below to watch the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWET3z8iVjE

Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for Jack Splash. There is no doubt that this dude will be played at parties across the country in no time. Here is a link to a new joint from him accompanied by Cee-Lo.

http://usershare.net/82qrwajcob7c

Candy Apple Red Productions is hosting an Event this Saturday at Trash bar on Grand in Brooklyn. Show starts at 8pm. There is a seven dollar cover charge and it's a 21 plus event, sorry kiddies. There will be a handful of bands there to rock you solid on the first Saturday of the New Year. This is a one-off event but be sure to watch out for more upcoming events from C.A.R. Productions.

http://www.thetrashbar.com/

Animal Collective and Surprise Guest Headline
The American Museum of Natural History's One Step Beyond
Presented with The Fader Magazine
New Year, New Talent, New Price

(New York, NY) The American Museum of Natural History rings in 2010 with One Step Beyond, presented with The Fader Magazine on Friday, January 8, 2010 from 9 PM – 1 AM, with a headline DJ set by Animal Collective and openers, the Activaire DJs. Joining will be a surprise guest, who will be announced the week of.  For the first time, advance tickets are $20 until 6 PM on the day of show, and $25 at the door; both ticket prices include a free future visit to the museum, cosmic visuals by Fuevoz (with VJs SeeJ and Benton-C), and entry to the Museum's breathtaking Passport to the Universe Hayden Planetarium Show, narrated by Tom Hanks.  Advance tickets are recommended and available at www.amnh.org/osb. The entrance to the event is located on Central Park West at West 79th Street.

I’ve been listening to The Pixies for about 15 or so years now and just saw them for the first time. The show I caught was at Wang Theater in Boston, which is a killer venue. Seriously, that place is beautiful inside. They opened up with three songs I wasn’t too familiar with but clearly they weren’t either. At the end of those three songs Kim Deal told the crowd how they were some B-sides so obscure that they all had to learn them again. Following that they played Doolittle front to back. It was fucking rad. I was a bit apprehensive walking into to see them. You never know how reunion tours can turn out, not to mention they’re getting a little old but they delivered. After Doolittle they continued to play other classics from the rest of their tunes, it really was an excellent show. Definitely a solid night of music.

Talib Kweli and friends just threw a show at Williamsburg's latest and greatest addition, Brooklyn Bowl. This venue is killer, they have about 15 or so bowling lanes, Blue Ribbon food and live music. I got there in time to see Jean Grae rock the mic for a bit. Jean has excellent delivery and is definitely a skilled MC. But damn girl stick to rappin' cause the lackluster jokes and backhanded comments in between songs is brutal. Then came out Talib and this dude is a great performer as well but it seemed to me that he wasn't that into it on that night and on top of that the selection of jams he pulled from his arsenal of raps was not too impressive. Nonetheless it was a good night and definitely cool to see Hi-Tek and him together again.

Pretty Lights performed at The Fillmore in New York City last week. These dudes made some noise throughout the festival circuit over the summer and now…the duo from Colorado have been selling out shows across the country. PL has found a niche for them selves in the music scene and their position in the market will only help them grow stronger. Their shows encompass a jammed out electronic vibe with proper hip-hop undertones and trance-based grooves. PL has a unique and stellar sound that’ll definitely rock a crowd. If you have bones that move…there is no doubt you’ll be dancing like a fool. Their sound is sure to wreck the scene and the crowd is only going to get bigger.