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Ezra Koenig, Vampire Weekend’s obviously hyper-educated frontman (that name alone), has said that “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa,” the fourth single off the band’s self-titled album, was inspired by a stop in London while en route to India, which got him “thinking a lot about colonialism and the aesthetic

Rage Against the Machine Play for Democratic Convention + More Posted Aug 15th 2008 11:00AM by Ashley Iasimone Filed under:

MONOLITH FESTIVAL AT RED ROCKS Red Rocks Amphitheatre - LA Event: 9/13/08 thru 9/14/08 *** MONOLITH FESTIVAL presented by Esurance, happening at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 13th and 14th, today announces 18 additional artists added to the 2008 festival and VIP events.

Welcome to post 216; the management hopes you enjoy the following narratives in a safe and responsible manner. Last night, I had a lovely Mexican dinner at my favorite Mexican cafe. Since I’m moving this weekend, it could very well be my last visit there for quite a while.

The voting for Subway Idol…er, NYC Sound Tracks on the MSG Channel wraps tonight at 8 p.m. We haven’t seen the show but we like the idea: Each week, a musician plying his/her trade in the New York City subways gets voted off, with the best guitarist/drummer/didgeridooer left standing at the end.

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/143342-vampire-weekend-devo-dude-team-for-movie-song Exciting stuff guys. Aside from the original song by Vampire Weekend entitled "Ottoman", we’ve also got songs from the National, Ratatat, Tapes n’ Tapes & Devendra Banhart in this film!

It seems that this year a lot of brands are supporting the 2008 Olympics with commemorative item such as accessories and clothing. Opening Ceremony brand is just one of the big names to wave the flag in perk up the interest in the most awaited celebration.

Humberto and Carol of Opening Ceremony keep us on our toes. This is one of the leading teams in innovation and evolution of our industry. Using their east/west coast shops as platforms for showcasing new concepts and projects each season, these two continue to inspire the boundaries.

… And boy are our hands tired. We have our suspicions, but we, like you, won’t know fo sho until this Friday night on FNMTV, when the final nominees in the “Best New Artist” category are announced, along with the “Best Dancing In a Video” noms.

For the Moment | Opening Ceremony By Carol Lim and Humberto Leon Humberto Leon and Carol Lim This week’s guest bloggers are Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, the co-founders of the downtown boutique Opening Ceremony. Leon and Lim, former luxury retail executives who met as students at the University of California, Berkeley in 1993, have opened shops in both New York and Los Angeles.