The Useless Critic 2.0

Song of the Day This video from my old Brooklyn friends, the Happy Problem, is packed with zombies and pasta. Those are two words I never thought I'd type together. But I just did.  It's interesting and they are a good band, so definitely check it out! Also, if you are in New York, you should see them Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at Piano's. 

On Wednesday, Dec. 21st (the solstice) the HAPPY PROBLEM will be playing a gig at the TRASH BAR in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. It will start at 9 p.m. If you bring a coat to donate, as it is a coat drive for the holidays, you WILL save yourself $3, thus getting in for $7. worth it? methinks so.... I mean that $3 can be used towards alcohol and when you are a gig, that is a A+. I'm going to fall asleep in the University of Chicago study lounge. ajekejrkeke

THESE REVIEWS HAVE ALL BEEN TAKING UP TOO LONG SO I JUST WANT THEM OUT OF MY SYSTEM Feist, Metals - refreshingly calm in a post-calm world. I like this album a lot- it's warm, inviting and introspective, yet stripped bare. meaning:  if I was living in Nova Scotia, like I will someday, I'd listen to this non-stop. Florence + the Machine,  Ceremonials- bombastic Florence as always. but perhaps she bumped it up? sounds as desperate and as anguished as her (and the Machine's) first soon-to-be-classic effort. late night existential crises, here's your soundtrack! The Happy Problem, Headcase - jumpy powerpop meets punk in this album. Driven by a powerful female singer, it's an infectious effort and worth listening to. However, I hate to say this, the two strongest tracks on here are both covers. never fear....it seems like this group is definitely going somewhere. Stereo Soul Future, Ghost In The Night - an intriguing album by a band in the vein of Andrew Bird and Wi...

Moby - Wednesday, Union Square Barnes and Noble, free show! The Happy Problem with Samantha Ronson - Bowery Electric- Friday at 7 p.m. with the BROOKLYN WHAT and the best for last, Duncan Talkatoo- Mary Arnold Toys - 10 AM - Saturday!

Our friends Max and the Wild Things have an album dropping on 11/11/11. Look at all those 11s! It's going to be a powerful day. But here's a preview of what to expect:  <p><a href="http://maxandthewildthings.bandcamp.com/track/wind-through-the-window">Wind Through the Window by Max and the Wild Things</a></p> ALSO Brooklyn's own The Happy Problem have released the video for "Matador" from their full-length debut   Head Case. They describe their sound as "indie punk," which feels right. They will play the Trash Bar on August 3rd. Here is the video: Check them out more at SOUNDCLOUD . www.thehappyproblem.com