Monday Eargasm #18: Modern Skirts - "Soft Pedals"

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I couldn't make it to this past week's annual Athens, GA music and arts festival ATHFEST. I was pretty devastated, but I had my own personal Athens music party coming from my speakers this weekend. One of the more popular bands to come out of Athens is Modern Skirts. Check out this week's eargasm "Soft Pedals" from their sophomore album All Of Us In Our Night.

I personally dig their first album Catalogue of Generous Men more, but I like they are experimenting more away from their usual pop sound. They've finished recording, mixing, and mastering their third album and should be released pretty soon. Pretty pumped! Check out their website at www.modernskirts.com.

Monday Eargasm #17: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Soft Shock"

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing "Soft Shock" at Coachella 2009.

Karen O is one of my favorite female lead vocalist ever. So simple, yet so beautiful. Yeah Yeah Yeahs released their last album called It's Blitz! last year with this single "Soft Shock." It feels like the spiritual successor to "Maps." Listening to this makes me want to sit at a beach at sunset with a tasty beverage and my feet in the sand. What do you feel like when you hear this?

If you haven't heard their earlier stuff, get to it! Check out their website at yeahyeahyeahs.com.

World of Warcraft Anger Management Fail

This dude just found out his girlfriend deleted his WOW account and explodes on his computer. I don't feel too bad since he's using a PC. I'm also a little surprised he has a girlfriend too.

Monday Eargasm #16: Weezer - "Represent"

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GO USA!!

The 2010 World Cup began this past weekend and Weezer released a brand new song to commemorate the games. Their new song "Represent" is much like their new sound they've been getting into for their past two albums, which is very rock/pop oriented. Best part? It's available for free on iTunes! The US Team recently tweeted how they listen to it in their pre-game playlist:

"Just downloaded the new Weezer song here in Rustenburg...Got it added to our pre-game playlist for tomorrow! Go #USMNT"

Get the free download and watch the World Cup!

Rock Band 3 Will Feature A New Keyboard, Full Functioning Guitar

It's about time!

To set up hype just a few days before E3 in L.A., Harmonix has just announced that Rock Band 3 will feature a 25-key keyboard and a full-sized, fully functional guitar by Fender. Check out the the USA Today's special first look at the game below.

Other additions of interest is the new "Pro" mode, which is supposed to be a more difficult game mode that will actually teach players how to play guitar, keyboard, and drums using different peripherals and realistic notation. Another cool feature is the ability to drop in and out of a song on the fly. Perfect for parties or get-togethers when you need to get a new beer. Don't worry, all your tracks and invests from past Rock Band titles will be able to be ported over as well!

Seriously, the coolest and biggest news is the addition of the keyboard. I cannot wait to try it out!

Monday Eargasm #15: We Versus The Shark - "Ten Uh Clock Heart Uh Tack"

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Ever listen to Math Rock?

We Versus The Shark was one of my favorite bands from the little music town of Athens, GA. They played their last show last Summer during Athfest Music and Arts Festival and rocked the Morton. I wish I could see them live again one more time!! Check their music out on their MySpace for some awesome head-banging goodness.