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So this is the New Year?

Posted by Lyle On Dec 30, 2007

� OK, so I'm ready to get back to work.....Running your own business, even the best of vacations start to get riddled with anxiety (I mean can't we just license music 365 days a year?)....Sorry, but that is how the Bank Robber rolls....So yeah yea... Read More

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Stop Believin'

Posted by Lyle On Dec 19, 2007

I always thought that the end of the Sopranos really should have been Tony standing up and saying "Someone shoot me I'm listening to Journey" (cut to black) ... I mean of course I loved the idea that he would have been cranking Spoon jus... Read More

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GOY ALERT! GOY ALERT!

Posted by Hartley On Dec 17, 2007

New music from The Explorer's Club (album out on Dead Oceans in the '08). Technically not a Christmas song, but they sure had me fooled. Also, technically not a Beach Boys song either...but...uh. yeah. Same goes. ... Read More

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I COULDN'T POSSIBLY BE BORED!

Posted by Hartley On Dec 13, 2007

In lieu of my feeling many of the emotions captured so profoundly in the above pic (sidenote: my therapist says "many people feel this way, cause it's that Holiday time of the year", okay then.), I think I'm gonna just give all you avid ... Read More

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"I'm Not Sticking With You"

Posted by Hartley On Dec 10, 2007

It's all his fault. But really, say what you will about Wes Anderson's fetishizing of Kinks songs and track suits - bottom line is his brand of "quirk" still has taste. Every endearingly shy, self-pitying, too-skinny, guitar-playing anti... Read More

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Arty Types?

Posted by Lyle On Dec 6, 2007

Going to grown-up parties with other Hoboken parents (who we don't really know) isn't something the wife and I do often.....But we recently attended one and saw that they’re a lot like the shindigs of our teen years....They start early and every... Read More

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SOMEONE GET ME A DIET COKE.

Posted by Hartley On Dec 3, 2007

Normally, I'd make fun of this picture. But really, I'll give Amy Whinehouse a pass. Jesus. Look at her. Just this past weekend. Shirtless. Barefoot. And worst of all, sans beehive, bewildered out in public on the streets of London. Also, those ta... Read More

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"Maybe Hillary Could Be On The First Rocket To Mars"

Posted by Hartley On Nov 29, 2007

Never mind the war in Iraq, the sinking value of the dollar, tarnished image of America overseas, global warming, raising national debt, and illegal immigration...we've got SPACE EXPLORATION. But look, if they do indeed launch Hilary into the ne... Read More

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Letter Of The Day

Posted by Lyle On Nov 28, 2007

I guess this is what a ad in the "Hollywood Reporter" gets ya: Song Of the Day? Take it away Mr. V: ... Read More

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SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE

Posted by Hartley On Nov 26, 2007

Möbius Band The Möbius band (pronounced /moʊbiːəs, mei-/ i.e. beginning with "Moe" or "may"; German /ˈmøbiʊs/) is a surface with only one side and only one boundary component. It has the mathematical property of be... Read More

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ELK CITY!

Posted by Hartley On Nov 17, 2007

AND HERE'S A SONG!!!!: ALSO: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! ... Read More

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SEXY BEE? NO. EVIL BEE!!!!!

Posted by Hartley On Nov 13, 2007

So cute. But it's not Holloween anymore folks. That said, it is time to check out Menomena's brand new video for Friend and Foe (Barsuk) standout, "Evil Bee." Following in line with ALL Menomena's other videos - the clip for "Evil B... Read More

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REUNION SHOWS ALL SUCK ANYWAYS!

Posted by Hartley On Nov 8, 2007

Well well well. It's true. Sofia Coppola's band of choice to aimlessly wander foreign cities to, My Bloody Valentine, is "reuniting" to play Coachella of all things. Do you hear that? It's the faint sound of a thousand hipsters pretendin... Read More

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CITAY!

Posted by Hartley On Nov 5, 2007

The awesomeness over at Dead Oceans records seems like it cannot be stopped. First they hit me with the Dirty Projector's Black Flag covers record, Rise Above. Now, anybody who knows me, gets that the last thing my ass is ever checking for is a Bl... Read More

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Nada Surf Gets, uh, Lucky?

Posted by Lyle On Nov 1, 2007

BRM has yet to have a song placed on the Fox show "Bones,", but thanks to Nada Surf our chances are really improving. From the upcoming Nada Surf album "Lucky" which (will be releases Feb. 5th on Barsuk), here is a new jam ca... Read More

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HAPPY HOLLOWEEN!!!!

Posted by Hartley On Oct 31, 2007

Scary, huh? There are few holidays that bring out the bad in "bad girls" like holloween. Essentially, every single one of my female friends is going as a "Naughty (fill in the blank)" - naughty bee, naughty secretary, naughty c... Read More

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THE SHOUT OUT LOUDS!!!!!!!!

Posted by Hartley On Oct 25, 2007

So Sweden's most famous band (no not Abba...UGH), The Shout Out Louds (duh), are taking over the NYC/BKLYN zipcodes this weekend. It all starts tonight at the Bowery Ballroom. Then tomorrow it's off to Northsix...um...I mean "The Music Hall o... Read More

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Best Reality Show Ever?

Posted by Lyle On Oct 24, 2007

Ok, so if the survival contest was "Who Can Get The Best Drum Sound"? would Albini be the hands down winner? Sorry Jimmy Jam, but I think so....The rest of the folks include uh, The Plain White T's (I prefer the Purple Pocket T's myself... Read More

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BEST SIDE PROJECT EVER!!!

Posted by Hartley On Oct 22, 2007

POP QUIZ HOTSHOT - "What band that originally started as a side-project to another band that is signed to Sub Pop and named after a popular indie-rock animal (HINT: not a bear, OR an owl) just released their blog-loved "Berlin-era Bowie&... Read More

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CMJ RECAP 2007?

Posted by Hartley On Oct 22, 2007

...so many memories Until next year...... Read More

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Putting the "J" in CMJ

Posted by Lyle On Oct 16, 2007

Ah yes, CMJ is here, and we are ready to be tired....For most New Yorkers (uh, or Hobken folk), it is a chance to go to all of your favorite venues, but just much more crowded! This year I'm looking forward to seeing the "NBG's" (New B... Read More

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CHUTES TOO NARROW?

Posted by Hartley On Oct 15, 2007

No, BRM isn't working Zach Braff's favorite band of yore. However, we are working Icelandic "electro-acoustic" (jesus, do I hate that term) "supergroup" (jesus, do I hate that term too), Efterklang. Parades (Leaf) is the collec... Read More

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THE FIERY FURNACES ARE CRAZY

Posted by Hartley On Oct 10, 2007

The Fiery Furnaces are crazy. The brother/sister duo's video for their new Paul McCartney meets Bootsy Collins single, "Ex Guru" is absolute proof of this fact. Watch all the masks and makeup and cats (!?) HERE!Just today, the fine folks... Read More

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SPOON PLAYED SNL/SETH ROGEN STILL HUSKY

Posted by Hartley On Oct 9, 2007

Everyone's favorite svelte-looking indie band named after the best piece of cutlery played SNL this weekend. Yes, Spoon blessed middle American audiences with performances of the two best songs off the band's new Merge record, GaGaGaGaGa. "The Underdog" features the best horn section since Billy Joel's Greatest Hits, and you know this here narrator took much pleasure in witnessing the horns do whatever horns do LIVE. Read More

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TV Eye: SNL Vs. Chuck

Posted by Lyle On Oct 7, 2007

Hey, it isn't every day a BRM band is on SNL, so of course i gotta post it! I was hoping they would of used Britt in a spoof of they Dylan flick "I'm Not There." It would of given this guy at ... Read More

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ZE NEWZ ZOUNDS OV FAT CAT!!!!

Posted by Hartley On Oct 3, 2007

Fat Cat Records is on fire. So many great new releases from White Rabbit to No Age To Nina Nastasia and Jim White!!! Oh my Oh my. But really, for those not up on this shit, the absolute kill is "Gyllyng Street" from Songs Of Green Pheasa... Read More

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RADIOHEADZ THE MUZIK INDUSTRIEZ DEAT FREEZ FROM NEWZ MUSICS FROM ZE PHOSPHORESCENT!

Posted by Hartley On Oct 1, 2007

Oct. 1st will always be remembered as the day that Radiohead changed the music industry forever. So instead, I'm gonna post about a new album from Mathew Houck aka Phosphorescent. Mathew's new album, Pride, is coming out this month on the very fin... Read More

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THE CARIBOU BAND

Posted by Hartley On Sep 27, 2007

The last thing I want to hear is another electronic record with break beats. I loved Dan Snaith's aka Manitoba aka Caribou's previous stuff - but in my heart of hearts I really wasn't "checkin'" for his new one, Andorra, because the peri... Read More

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NJ ROCKS: Ridgewood/Vanderslice

Posted by Lyle On Sep 26, 2007

Even though we all know that NJ rules, it isn't often a new club opens in the suburbs that also happens to be near some tasty treats. So, when word hit the BRM camp that John Vanderslice was playing Ridgewood, NJ, the second thing we said afte... Read More

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JENS LEKMAN: THE NEXT KANYE WEST

Posted by Hartley On Sep 25, 2007

Woody Allen. Jonathan Richman. And apparently, Alan Alda too. These are the apparent "influences" of Jens Lekamn. It's no wonder I love the guy so much. If he wasn't Swedish, he'd be a Jew from New York. Self-depricating, and dour, depre... Read More

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"GET OFF OF MY STAG"

Posted by Hartley On Sep 20, 2007

Rogue Wave played "Lake Michigan" off the bands brand new album, "Asleep At Heaven's Gate" last night on Conan. It looked like this:... Read More

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Shout Out Louds/P'Fork

Posted by Lyle On Sep 19, 2007

Even after all this time i can't tell if a good review in Pitchfork actually leads to more placements with music supervisors....Well I'll keep ya posted if this help out the Shout Out Loud! "Tonight I Have To Leave It" The Shout Out... Read More

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BEAKING NEWS: MADONNA APPARENTLY NO LONGER BRITISH, NOW ISREALI

Posted by Hartley On Sep 18, 2007

Once again, Madonna lives up to her legacy proving millions of mothers across the globe (er, well, America at least) right: yes darling, you can be anything you want to be in this life. Sure, if half the staff of Heeb are buddhists, why begrudge a... Read More

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"THE SALMON DANCE"

Posted by Hartley On Sep 18, 2007

So bad it's good? So good it's bad? Fight it out in the comments! ... Read More

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"THEY HATE US FOR OUR FREEDOM"

Posted by Hartley On Sep 18, 2007

They hate us for our freedom. Read More

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TV Eye: The Emmy's and BRM

Posted by Lyle On Sep 16, 2007

Well David Chase, you are welcome! In case you missed the Emmy's (no "The Wire" and "The Gilmore Girls" didn't magically win anything), Mr. Chase ended the show "thanking all the musicians who licensed us music." Wow... Read More

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IT'S BEIRUT, BITCH!

Posted by Hartley On Sep 12, 2007

So some asshole (read: very nice man) inadvertently leaked the new Beirut record. How does someone "inadvertently" leak one of the most anticipated albums of the year, you ask!? Why, by unknowingly selling it back used with a bunch of ot... Read More

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IT'S L'SHANA TOVA, BITCH!

Posted by Hartley On Sep 12, 2007

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ROCKAPELLA BY ASSOCIATION!

Posted by Hartley On Sep 10, 2007

Yes folks, I'm calling it NOW - the latest craze in hipsterdom is Acapella groups. Boys ensembles, girls ensembles, bell choirs, and glee clubs. Finally, a musical genre that actually requires that you wear a unfiform in an inexplainably unironic ... Read More

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The Clientele vs. PB and J

Posted by Lyle On Sep 7, 2007

So the Clientele are opening for Peter Bjorn and John this month.....Supervisors sure love that PB and J jam...i personally enjoy Dawn Lande's version myself: Gotta love the Clientele, any band that likes Arthur Lee and Love as much as me is okdok... Read More

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More Jews and More Tennis!

Posted by Lyle On Sep 3, 2007

We all know Jews play a lot of tennis (damn country clubs!); but actually win? Well, at the U.S. Open this year Shahar Pe'er is bringing the Hebrew Hammer to Flushing.....Regardless of her wimptastic second serve (78mph, jeeze someone feed this g... Read More

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Okkervil River Frenzy

Posted by Lyle On Aug 30, 2007

So first Pitchfork kicked it off with a 8.7 and now Will's interview with host Debbie Elliot on NPR’s “Weekend All Things Considered” is set to air this Saturday, September 1st (check uh, local listings)... Still nothing beats the live rock ... Read More

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YOUR WEEKLY BRM HOROSCOPE

Posted by Hartley On Aug 29, 2007

Wait til Hannukah for the iphone...... Read More

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OWEN WILSON WTF!?!?!?!?!

Posted by Hartley On Aug 29, 2007

Raped by a priest? ALSO, new music from Caribou which has nothing to do with anything in this post: ....THE TENNIS MANIA WILL NEVER DIE!?!?@!?@?!@?!?!??@!?@!?@?!@?!@?!?@!?@ !?@!?@!?@?!?@?!?@!?!!!?@?!?@?!?@!@!?@?!@ ?!?@!?@!?@!?@?!?@?!@?!?@!... Read More

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BJORN BORG!!!!!!!

Posted by Hartley On Aug 29, 2007

Bjorn Borg! Old Tennis Player!He's also Swedish.The Shout Out Louds are Swedsh.They have a new album called "Our Ills Wills," which features a song called "Impossible." Jens Lekman is also Swedish.Jens Lekman has a new al... Read More

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Heineken Light Not "Light" On Your Pocket

Posted by Hartley On Aug 29, 2007

So yesterday this here author of this here post had the chance to go to what is essentially Fashion Week for straight white dudemanbros - the US Open. Sure, I got to see some good matches but who really cares about all that when fine people like... Read More

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TV Eye: Californication

Posted by Lyle On Aug 28, 2007

So Showtime is totally boobing it up with Californication. The show will do well with writers at least, let along bloggers, who'll be happy to see that they can seemingly get laid all the time.....This week's episode ended with a nice little use... Read More

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Mumblebore: The New Talkies

Posted by Hartley On Aug 21, 2007

Let me be the first to officially get all b-side about this "Mumblecore" bullshit I keep reading about. What is Mumblecore you ask? Well according to this weekend's NY Time's Arts and Leisure section, it's the latest craze in hipster f... Read More

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Totally Wired

Posted by Lyle On Aug 19, 2007

We all know already that The Wire is THE most underrated show on TV, but this week's NY Times "Vows" section adds the personal touch that makes you root for the show even more. An ex-junkie and an ex-con whose life serves as plot inspi... Read More

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RIP Jerry's

Posted by Hartley On Aug 16, 2007

For those of you who live, work, or spend your weekends aimlessly window shopping at overpriced "boutiques" in Soho a very sad day has come: Jerry's has closed. What's Jerry's you ask - well, as the Zagat guide once infamously put it: &q... Read More

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NJ ROCKS

Posted by Lyle On Aug 15, 2007

Something must be in the water in Westfield, NJ... Went to Maxwell's the other night to see Vampire Weekend, RahRahRiot and Tokyo Police Club (let the blogapalooza begin).Much to my surprise, the lead singer/bassist of TPC was rocking aWestfield... Read More

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Imac and Honeycut!

Posted by Lyle On Aug 13, 2007

Yeah, I'm a proud papa about this placement....my real kids are jealous, but what can i say....oh and the band is Honeycut on Quannum Projects.... Read More

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Jenn Grant Joe's Pub

Posted by Lyle On Aug 9, 2007

We already spieled about Jenn Grant's new record, but last night we got to see her at Joe's Pub, and thankfully it was all good....Not the best day in NYC with the hurricane and such, but thankfully Jenn helped to turned the day around. Here is &q... Read More

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Top Chef: Mexican Radio

Posted by Hartley On Aug 7, 2007

in this week's edition of top chef (not the show, the column), we take a look at gloria's mexican food cart, located on the corner of nassau and cedar St. There is little question that gloria and her son (?) serve the best taco salad in the city. ... Read More

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Happy Birthday To Us!

Posted by Lyle On Aug 7, 2007

What's more exciting -- celebrating the birth of our wonderful country, or the fourth birthday of Bank Robber Music? Sorry, America. BRM's 4th birthday is way more exiting, even without fireworks. Yup, four years of selling out you... Read More

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