Love Will Tear Us Apart.. Cha Cha Cha

If like me you've ever wondered what it would sound like if Astrid Gilberto covered The Clash or Joy Division the answer is Nouvelle Vague.
Nouvelle Vague is the latest release from French producers Marc Colins and Oliver Libaus
" Nouvelle Vague is the marriage of "new wave" and "bossa nova," two incredibly precient yet improbable musical bedfellows... But it's really not that simple. The key twist is the fearless music that is translated (so to speak) into Nouvelle Vague."
For samples and track listings check out Luka Bop Records.

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Of Shopping and Singing Crabs

As we were walking in a huge Kyoto shopping arcade we fell victim to the intoxicating siren song of a giant plastic crab. In an atempt to lure customers many restaurants in Kyoto employ the talents of singing plastic food all of whom have childlike voices and big round eyes. I'll post more Japanese singing entrees as I find them.

Summer Down Under

While we're freezing here in NYC it's summer in Australia and the folks at Aussie Bum are turning up the heat even higher. So check out their website and think warm thoughts.

Stroke Stroke Stroke

During one of our many google searches we came across this picture of the 1950 Boston College varsity crew. Presented it here as a public service. Click the picture for a better look.

Angels and Others

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