Author Archives: dowkstar

>SCREAMIN Deal on Ratatat’s new album

Posted on September 15, 2010 by dowkstar

> My buddy Grantus just pointed me to Amazon where they’re having a $4 special on Ratatat’s new album, LP4.  I am downloading it now, and will have thoughts later this week. For now, enjoy this vid from their self-titled … Continue reading →

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>Mark Ronson for President

Posted on September 14, 2010 by dowkstar

>Un, deux, trois! Bang, bang, bang! Ronson has been blowing up tracks since his first album came out in 2003.  The Brit has enjoyed success internationally, but hasn’t had a big presence in the US.  I have been listening to … Continue reading →

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>a chilly fall in the northwest?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by dowkstar

> Snow in Seattle is rare, even in the thick of winter, but as it turns out, the stars have aligned and we’ll actually be getting some this October! Ok, perhaps it will be Miike Snow, and not Snow snow….but still … Continue reading →

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>Right Above It

Posted on September 6, 2010 by dowkstar

> Just listened to this new Weezy track for the first time last night, and it definitely get’s me pumped for when his new album comes out later this month.  The song features Drake, who is certainly not getting shit … Continue reading →

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>Gaga for Gaga

Posted on September 3, 2010 by dowkstar

> I’ve had a lot of time on my hands this summer, and have devoted a fair amount of time to the gym. While LA Fitness plays hits radio on the loudspeakers, I’ve gotta have control. I rock the iPhone … Continue reading →

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>Yeasayers and MGMT Comparison?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by dowkstar

>I think The World’s Best Ever is a pretty fantastic blog.  I’ve found a number of siiiick clothes, art works and musics over there, and they do a great job of keeping things simple: present awesome shit and let the reader … Continue reading →

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>Yikes!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by dowkstar

>So I have no good excuse why I haven’t posted in over a month.  It’s been a whirlwind of a summer, and I’m still getting used to this blogging thing.  I have been voraciously consuming a few tracks on the … Continue reading →

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>Cap Hill Block Party Tonight!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by dowkstar

> Block party starts in just 2 hours!  There are a bunch of great bands, and I hope I find some cool local stuff before the headliners come Holy Fuck! (yes!)), Yeahsayers and the big boys, MGMT.  I hope MGMT … Continue reading →

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>The Lo-cal Lo-down

Posted on July 8, 2010 by dowkstar

>So today we’ve got two awesome bands from Seattle, both of which will be at the Capitol Hill Block Party, near the end of this month (July 23rd – 25th), which I highly recommend attending.  These come on the rec … Continue reading →

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>The Knuckleheads

Posted on July 4, 2010 by dowkstar

> AWESOME time in Vegas with the boys.  Congrats Mark.  These two characters definitely contributed to the fun. I can’t get enough of them! There’s not much out there on  Kentrell “Krispy” (left) and Alvin “Rah Almilliot” (right), but the … Continue reading →

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