news / updates
September 30, 2006
Links and stuff! Beck related! That's all ye need!
- IGN feature on puppet-tastic Nausea video
- JAM! Music review of "The Information"
- Village Voice review of "The Information"
- Guardian Unlimited review of "The Information"
posted by Robyn at 7:25 AM EST
September 28, 2006
MTV.com has a feature about the "Nausea" music video:
As the clip progresses, Beck becomes increasingly aware that this so-called reality might actually be some sort of elaborate stage production. The city skyline wobbles as if to suggest it's merely a backdrop painting, the sidewalk looks like plywood and strangely, the same cast of characters reappears time and time again, seemingly a group of actors playing different roles.
IT WOBBLES!
This Is Fake DIY gives a rundown of new Beck tracks and features an androgynous-looking photo of Beck (more so if you squint).
Remember that next Monday, October 2nd is BECK DAY AT BBC 6 MUSIC (aka "The Information" release day), so break out your Internet radio...and some cake.
posted by Robyn at 10:09 AM EST
September 26, 2006
Have you ever thought, "Gee, I really wish there were a Beck moblog where I could upload Beck stuff and download Beck stuff..."? Probably not. But lookie, there is one! Lucky you.
Beck has curated the music for Wired NextFest's "Next Music" featuring James Lidell and Of Montreal. And that concert is...today. I'm kind of slow.
posted by Robyn at 9:36 AM EST
September 25, 2006
Special Beck show tomorrow in LA:
Date: Tuesday, September 26th
Location: Element – 1642 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, 90028
Tickets: On Sale this Monday, September 25th at Noon. Get them here. 2 ticket limit. The only way to retrieve your tickets is at will call the night of the show. You MUST bring the credit card you used to purchase tickets and a matching, government-issued photo ID to the box office the night of the show. These tickets are non-transferable.
General Info: All Ages. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.
Support: Wounded Cougar
posted by Robyn at 3:33 AM EST
September 21, 2006
Oo, more Beck shows:
Nashville, City Hall, October 13th [ticketmaster]
Philadelphia, Tower Theater, October 23rd [ticketmaster]
Beck is going to take over BBC 6Music on October 2nd. More info at Drowned in Sound.
You can watch the video for "Think I'm In Love" at Yahoo! Music Videos. [thanks Jason]
posted by Robyn at 3:21 PM EST
September 15, 2006
Beck is playing some shows! Wee!...if you live in one of these cities:
Chicago, UIC Pavillion, October 14th [ticketmaster]
Toronto, Ricoh Arena, October 16th [tickets on sale September 16th, 2 PM]
New York, Theater at Madison Square Garden, October 18th [ticketmaster]
Rolling Stone's blog Rock and Roll Daily reports that music producer Nigel Godrich's new British TV show, "From the Basement" (I hope it's a nice basement), features Beck in its second episode. More info at the blog.
posted by Robyn at 6:04 PM EST
September 9, 2006
In a deathmatch between Beck and Bjork, who would be victorious? NO ONE. Observe:
Thanks Adam for pointing that out. That was really weird.
Download Elaine Elias' cover of "Tropicalia" in mp3 form by clicking here. Because it's cool!
Some reviews of Beck's show at Shepherd's Bush Empire are up at This Is London, Guardian and Independent Online.