IN SHORT: March 2009

Kate Bradley — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:58:07 +0000

As always, the idea is that what unites us is more than music, an axiology that extends from the music to our music-lover lifestyles: how we vote, what we drive, what we eat, what we wear, etc.

The point is, we’re a tribe connected by vibe… hence, this month’s compendium:

1. Nerdcore

Yes, it is an actual music genre. Who knew? From Wikipedia: “There is no canonical definition of nerdcore. The most general definition of a nerdcore artist would be ‘a rapper who is also a nerd.’” But really, I just like the name. The idea of an actual nerdy core of people, i.e. those of us who were practically knocking each other over for front row panel seats at SxSW Interactive. The same sort who follow Grand Master Kawasaki religiously (who were likely consequently devastated to discover Guy’s “message” is frequently bogus). Nerd alert! Yet somehow cool?

2. Twitter
Speaking of Sx Interactive, I now officially and regularly tweet. After Austin, I was convinced. But seriously, who has the time? Apparently me. As of last week. Follow me, I’ll follow you .

3. Late Arrivals
Welcome to the party Bob, we’ve been waiting for you.

4. A Pure Drop
Another Jeff Buckley biography. Really poorly written… I actually kept checking to make sure that the copy I have isn’t an advance. Nonetheless, I can’t put it down. Love Jeff. For fans, you’ll want to read it. Plus, he was just so freakin’ hot.

5. Bitchfork

OMG, are you laughing? How fucking brilliant is this? The brainchild of my friend David Peris: “Going to be a music hipster parody site. Mock all these people who I don’t think even like music… going to review music reviews!” Coming soon.

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IN SHORT: March 2009