News Fri Feb 05 2010

Friday Quick Links

When we're not taking way too much time deciding which variety of orange juice to buy, we're online checking out these sites:

• Chicago Underground Duo's latest album Boca Negra reviewed at The Deli Chicago.

• The Hood Internet, interviewed on the Mishka Blog.

• Speaking of, dude, I sure do wish the Hood Internet would DJ a party at my house or appear in my video blog (if I had one, which I don't. But I do have a house. You see where I'm going with this?) (via).

• When Chicago writer Claire Zulkey performs at the Grammys, this is how it'll go.

• Hollywood and recording industry star power gathered on Monday to record an updated version of "We Are The World" with the aim to send the single's profits to Haiti Earthquake victims. Chicago angle: Jennifer Hudson, Vince Vaughn (?!?) and Kanye contributed to the track.

• Speaking of Kanye West, Gil-Scot Heron's latest efforts apparently has "Flashing Lights" samples. Not sure if this is the best thing or most disappointing thing ever. But it is a good hook. (via)

• CreamTeam offers insight into Minneapolis-based house music providers The Moon Goons whose digital track rarity is a legend.

• If you like The National, you might like the latest from Clogs according to Stereogum.

• Oh My Rockness previews the Kurt Vile show at the Empty Bottle, 2/13.

• Time Out named its favorite new music websites in Chicago which includes CHIRP and HEAVEmedia. Note to emerging Chicago websites: Go ALL CAPS or go home.

• Bloodshot Records' Nan and Rob were interviewed for Philadelphia radio station WXPN's show "Start Making Cents".

• Greg Kot takes a look back at Soul Train, hosted by Southsider Don Cornelius. A documentary airs on VH-1 February, 6th. Anyone else have lots of memories of the Soul Train opening as the cue that Saturday morning cartoons had ended? Check out some sweet video clips.

• Familiarize Yourself blog has a recap of a sweet night with a lot of lady (bands) at Lincoln Hall last week including sets by Scotia Widows, The Maybenauts, Leslie Hunt and The Wanton Looks.

• Sadly, in its 10th year, the NYC label Definitive Jux will cease to be. Here's a Wiki of their discography thus far.

— Anne Holub / Comments (2)