Pitchfork dismisses the Bird and the Bee's new record. I agree with some of the reference points the reviewer brings up, like Stereolab, but haven't really examined the record in the context of whether or not it's Jazz. I'm still digging it, it's just smooth and catchy electro-pop. And no, I don't consider it to be Jazz, even if it's on Blue Note.

Another compelling reason the traditional media is fucked up: according to broadcast time spent last week, Anna Nicole Smith's death was far more important than the many more people that died in Iraq.

Peter Bjorn and John are coming back to the States for a tour in May! Check out the dates here.

The White Stripes sign with Warner Brothers. Most interest fact from that article: they've currently sold 4.5 million records in the US. Remember when everyone thought the Strokes were going to be bigger than them? Also, I've read in other spots that they're currently working on their next record. Sweet.

The Arcade Fire announced a North American tour for this spring. Luckily, they'll be coming back to NYC for three nights, meaning that this time perhaps I'll be able to get tickets. Their five show stand at Judson Memorial Church starts tonight. I wish I had tickets. Speaking of which, there's a lot of folks willing to pay $300 for a ticket on Craigslist. Damn.

A career in marketing can be dangerous, especially lately.

Labels: Arcade Fire, Links, Music News, Peter Bjorn and John, The Bird and the Bee, The White Stripes