Two Sips From The Cup Of Human Kindness And I'm Shit-Faced

Finally, I found a link over at Prefix Mag of video of The New Pornographers' live performance of "Use It" on Late Night With Conan O'Brien. Yes, old link. But, it's all about context. I was reading Kofi's Hat's site about the performance and she said that the band changed the lyric "Two sips from the cup of human kindness and I'm shit-faced" to "Two sips from the cup of human kindness and I'm replaced". Actually, I was never aware of this lyric beforehand, but actually found it somewhat disturbing that the band (likely)bowed down to network pressures to censor their lyrics. Disappointing to say the least. I still love you, but why did you do it?

The Beggars Group Canada site lists some upcoming Canadian tour dates for the UK's Super Furry Animals including dates in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Toronto will have the privilege of seeing them at The Phoenix on November 2nd, with openers Caribou. Count me in.

Billboard informs that Isobel Campbell and Saint Etienne have both signed new record deals. Saint Etienne(who's been with Sub Pop for a while) has signed with Savoy Jazz which seems like a very odd choice. But then again, I originally thought Saint Etienne signing to Sub Pop was odd. I'm actually all for record labels diversifying their rosters so I'm looking forward to this. I actually haven't kept up with Isobel Campbell's solo career, but for those interested she's just signed to V2 Music. I like V2; they also just signed Meligrove Band!

And to further pilfer Billboard, they report that Rilo Kiley frontwoman Jenny Lewis' recording of her solo album has been completed and is scheduled for a release this coming January 2006. Oh, collaborations and guests galore on the new album. This kind of disappoints me; I think I'd rather hear a true solo effort from Ms. Lewis without the benefit of guest artists. But then again, when you have Death Cab's Ben Gibbard and Bright Eyes guesting, it's like money in the bank, right?

Soul Shine Magazine reported yesterday that Digital Rights Agency has started Bliptones which is an online company selling ringtones of songs from independent bands like Death Cab For Cutie and The Decemberists. And no, they are not those crappy polyphonic tone versions. They are the ACTUAL songs(well, at least clips of the songs), although you need a cellphone that can actually play these. Fortunately, my phone does. Yes, I caved. Now whenever someone phones me, my phone'll be emitting the sweet sounds of Death Cab For Cutie's "Title and Registration". Indie-yuppiedom, here I come.