So now I try to score at the grocery store…

Though we’ve been busy carousing in NYC, the world of music still somehow manages to drive forward, producing some of the most exciting news in some time! A quick update of what we’ve missed while seeing Avenue Q, watching Arsenal play AC Milan at a sweet English pub in the East Village, watching a free taping of John Oliver’s Comedy Central stand-up premiere (check it out-very very funny!), and generally having a ball.

Atmos, follow with the phere tour: How can you not love these guys? First, a free album that resurrects James Brown and his soul brothers and challenges all of their previous work. Second, Slug gives us a little Valentine’s Day kiss by providing some loyal Onion readers to some sex advice. Finally, the dynasty duo have announced a North American tour, comprised mostly of two-night stands (these guys wouldn’t love you and leave you right away). And on the opening night: Chuck D and Brother Ali! I say to you, these guys are cruising along “like they don’t give a damn about the outcome.”

Tour Dates (c/o Pitchfork):

04-19 St. Paul, MN – Fitzgerald Theatre (Slug only) *
04-22 Chicago, IL – Metro
04-23 Chicago, IL – Metro
04-24 Toronto, Ontario – Opera House
04-26 Boston, MA – The Roxy
04-27 New York, NY – Webster Hall
04-29 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
05-02 Austin, TX – Emo’s
05-03 Austin, TX – Emo’s
05-05 Phoenix, AZ – Marquis Theater
05-06 Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theatre
05-07 Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theatre
05-08 San Francisco, CA – The Regency
05-09 San Francisco, CA – The Regency
05-12 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
05-13 Seattle, WA – Showbox
05-14 Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballroom
05-16 Salt Lake City, UT – In the Venue
05-17 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
05-18 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre

MP3: Domestic Dog

ANOTHER TOUR: Silver-throated songstress Kate Nash has announced a HUGE North American tour. Check out her myspace page for dates. (BTW: Cat Power has also added some more dates to her tour.)

MP3: Seven Nation Army (White Stripes cover)

Last Action Hero: LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy is penning a new song for an action(?) movie, 21, about six kids from MIT who go to Vegas, with professor Kevin Spacey in tow, and attempt to count cards and make millions. I saw the preview a month or two ago, and the movie looked possibly worthwhile. The director of the film, whose previous works include Legally Blonde and Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is pretty young. Hopefully he uses Mr. Murphy’s music well.

MP3: Too Much Love

And finally, from our Is this really necessary? file: There are some older songs that seem really fun to remix: The Bee Gees’ Stayin’ Alive was fun. Elvis’ Viva Las Vegas and A Little Less Conversation are pretty fun to do this to. Or Mark Ronson’s remix of Dylan’s Most Likely You’ll Go Your Way was a perfect example of taking a great old song and spicing it up just a little bit to fit today’s radio playlist. But some songs just seem like they don’t need remixing, and for some reason, the Rolling Stones’ You Can’t Always Get What You Want seems to fit into this category. I haven’t listened, and refuse to, unless told by friends and colleagues that it is worthwhile. If you feel so inclined, listen. Then let me know.

MP3: She’s a Rainbow

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(Oh yeah, almost forgot! Stop back on Sunday or Monday to check out our review of THE ROOTS AT THE APOLLO THEATER, 11:00 pm show!)