Thursday, September 28, 2006

I came to see a ROCK SHOW: JET at Irving Plaza



Alternating tunes from their new album Shine On and tracks from the acclaimed Get Born, Jet put on a serious live show- the energy and attitude was so strong it posessed the jaded hipsters and music execs and had everyone dancing, singing, clapping hands in the air and sweating...it was an authentic rock show indeed.

Lead singer Nic Cester’s vox seemed strained at the beginning, but warmed up a few songs into the set. Turns out he’s got accute layringitis and had to cancel the dates in Philly to repair the damage he did by SCREAMING HIS NUTS OFF in New York.

I had no idea the younger Cester brother and drummer, Chris, contributed so much to the vocals- he has a more gravely, punk sound that really does it for me. He was an animal behind the kit- relying solely on a bass drum, snare, low tom/floor tom, cowbell and ride cymbal to create a huge noise! Long live minimalism!

Before “Stand Up” Nic informed the audience that it was one of the most classic rock songs of today. I like the song, but feel like they pulled out all of their tricks on one track…made it feel less powerful than…say…Get Me Out of Here- which is happens to be my current anthem as we prepare to head west- but I digress. Overall the new material sounds more British invasion-y than before, but inarguably Jet are maturing— creating more vocal harmonies, catchy hooks, tear-jerkers and sing-alongs than ever.

Come on Come on
Get What You Need
Holiday
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Skin and Bones
Look What You’ve Done
Bring it on Back
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
That’s All Lies
Rip it Up
Cold Hard Bitch
Stand Up
Take it or Leave it
Get Me Out of Here

Shine on
Rollover DJ

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Dear Dr. Wilkinson,



I miss your chilled-out retro vibe, mud baths and mineral pools.
We need to find some time to get together soon,
Leah

Thursday, September 14, 2006

The Idiot: Pop on Synth



Muffled and ethereal robo-kraut debut by Iggy Pop produced by Bowie in Berlin circa 1977.

P.S. Brian just pointed out Iggy’s Schiele style pose on the cover. Good eye, mate.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Ms. Car

Rachel Car is a sexy M.F. Her debut solo record is available for preview on her new site. While you're at it, you should hear her rock band Undercurrent.






Designed and implemented by Faust Haus and Erica Marks.

Friday, September 08, 2006

Smart Fitzjerrell Fashion Week Edition



In honor of the first day of New York fashion week, Smart Fitzjerrell’s Spring/Summer 2007 lookbook is off to the printer! Below are some screen grabs of selected spreads we designed along with a bunch of ofther swag that you haven’t seen yet: Custom font, photos of limited edition look book (15 hand cut and bound by yours truly) and a handcrafted teaser mailer that went out to buyers a few weeks ago.









New photos by Kevin Hees in addition to Antonio Caursone’s shots from back in July. Selected jewelry from Becca Strauss. Tara McCall modelling. All clothing designed by Mary Kathryn Wells for Smart Fitzjerrell. This project is a true collaboration!





Limited Edition Look Book



Mailer



Smart Fitzjerrell Custom Font