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[Obama delivering a speech in Virginia]
DJ Z-Trip just posted a pro Obama mix he’s been performing recently, his last political mix was The Anti-War Mix back in 2003. You can catch him […]

MP3: Lightning Bolt - Assassins
MP3: Tussle - Night of the Hunter

Lightning Bolt: Dracula Mountain (Live)
Before their appearance at All Tomorrow’s Parties, chaotic rockers Lightning Bolt will be performing in a back yard in Bushwick Saturday afternoon. No Age is rumored to be the surprise guest.
Former Lightning Bolt member Hisham Akira Bharoocha plays […]

[Photo of Boris via sibilino]
The supreme geniuses at East Village Radio have put together an awesome lineup for Saturday’s free festival at South Street Seaport. Indie rock to hip hop to Japanese metal, solid all the way through. Highlights include Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, High Places, Devin the Dude, Mark Ronson and Boris. […]

Astroland at Coney Island will most likely be closed forever after this weekend. They will stay open until around 10PM on Saturday and Sunday.

[Latest Absolut ad with Zach Galafiankis, Tim & Eric]
The 92nd St. Y is opening up a new venue in Tribeca, kicking things off with “18 Nights of Inspiration.” Zach Galifianakis is performing November 12, tickets are only $15. John Vanderslice will be playing the first show on October 18.
92YTribeca 18 Nights of Inspiration
Full […]

Exciting news, Brooklyn Based has an update on Pies N Thighs :
As part of their Tenant Protection Plan, the Department of Buildings is now requiring all NYC businesses that open after July 1, 2008 to file a form that proves that no tenants were displaced in the process. The ladies behind all that Southern fried […]

[via Frauleinblue]
Swoon’s latest project, a fleet of boats traveling down the Hudson will be making a stop at Riverside Park Pier I (70th St & Hudson River) tonight for a homecoming performance at 8pm. Their final destination will be Deitch Studios in Long Island City on Sunday, September 7th for an opening reception.
More on […]

[Kim and Rude Mechanical Orchestra at McCarren Pool by Sucka Pants]
Happiest band in Brooklyn Matt & Kim just a released a new track from their upcoming album GRAND. You can grab “Good Ol’ Fashion Nightmare” at RCRD LBL. Also: You. Must. Catch. Them. Live.
Their next show in the city will be on Halloween […]

Supreme WTFery at Nacotheque on Saturday. Nacotheque is a dance party held the second and fourth Saturday every month at Fontana’s.
Via Nonsense NYC:
Saturday, 8/23: Live performance by Mexican Polka-punks Polka Madre. Hailing from Mexico City, these ragged but righteous internationalist weirdos blend Romanian dance music, Klezmer (listen to that punky clarinet!), Brahms dances, with […]

After taking a year off Lebowski Fest will be returning this November to Manhattan:

Lebowski Fest returns to New York City on November 15th & 16th, 2008!
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 22nd at Noon EST!
Two tickets are available:
11/15 - Lebowski Fest New York Movie Party - Music by Tragedy (A Metal Tribute to The Bee […]

[Photo via lickyoats]
The Habitat in Greenpoint is holding its first annual chicken wing eating contest dubbed Habitual Chicken Ritual on August 26th at 9:30PM. Twelve contestants will gorge themselves with as many wings as possible in 10 minutes all for a night of free booze and nausea.
(via New York Shitty)
Flyer Below…

Dear Deer by Alan Weber
Drinking outdoors and watching weird movies is not a bad way to spend a Friday night. We checked out the Rural Route-curated Rooftop Films last Friday on the lawn of the Automotive High School in Brooklyn. One of the crowd favorites was Dear Dear set to the music of […]

Just a quick heads up, tickets are now available at Soundfix, Other Music and Brownpapertickets.com for the 88 drummer performance organized by Boredoms in Brooklyn.
From Pitchfork:
Japanese psych-noise-crazy-genius-types Boredoms will once again bring the clattering of oh-so-many drums to the States this summer, in a bi-coastal sequel to last year’s wildly successful 77BoaDrum event. This […]

Nas played a private show at Alife on Monday.

N.E.R.D. played a Paper Magazine party at Santos’ on Tuesday.

After their set at South Street Seaport on Friday, No Age played Death by Audio

And Abe Vigoda played Matthew Schnipper’s apartment

Bunny Attack
Tod Seelie aka Sucka Pants aka One of Our Favorite Local Photographers is opening his first ever solo show at Cinders Gallery on Thursday. Opening reception is 7-10PM and the show entitled Slowdancing to Slayer will be on display until August 9th.
Tons of other stuff going on Thursday night as well including a […]

Plan of attack
Siren Fest is this Saturday at Coney Island, who’s going? It’s pretty enjoyable early on with the crowds get progressively worse throughout the day. We posted a muxtape with some of our favorite bands playing.
A Place to Bury Strangers, Apes & Androids and Marnie Stern are playing the afterparty at Music […]

[Space Mouse by PureEVA]
Bowery Presents just sent out an email blast for a last minute Modest Mouse show tonight (June 19th)! They are opening up for REM with The National at MSG earlier tonight.
Modest Mouse
Music Hall of Williamsburg
1:00am doors / 1:30am show
$20 (no service charge!)
Tickets

[Sonic Youth by Monica Dee via Flickr]
Sonic Youth has a free show on July 4th at Battery Park as part of the River to River Festival, tickets will be available next Thursday at noon. We’ll send a reminder out on our Twitter before they go live.
Time: 3:30pm
Date: July 4, 2008
Location: Battery Park
Price: Free
Sonic Youth […]

[Wiimbledon logo via itomi]
There’s at least one event each month in NYC where you can make an A-1 ass of yourself without feeling the least bit self-conscious. This month’s event is the 2nd annual Wiimbledon tournament at Barcade. The battle begins at 10AM with 128 participants dressed as bears, slutty robots and the […]