Can you believe it's been ten years since the first mp3 blog was created? Ah, how times flies. Fluxblog is celebrating their decade reign in a pretty cool way. They are hosting a live event tonight at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe where some heavy hitters in the cyber-world (Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Mark Richardson, Emily Gould, and Amanda Petrusich among others) who will discuss music and reflect on Fluxblog's format in person. [Flavorpill]Beach House performing on a warm summer night at Central Park Summerstage? We really can't think of anything better. Check out the amazing dream-pop talents tonight with Lower Dens. [Oh My Rockness]
There's nothing like a good ol' food coma to shake you of your Monday blues. If you agree, we suggest trekking down to Bar Toto in Park Slope to escape on a little vacay to Italy. Sit down to a heaping plate of spaghetti, half-carafes of wine for just $16 and a screening of the classic Italian 1964 comedy, Matrimonio all'italiana (Marriage Italian-Style). [Brooklyn Based]
Los Angeles
The xx are everywhere and, since they debuted in 2009, it seems like they've made fans of just about everyone, including Rihanna. See them live tonight at The Fonda Theatre with Jacques Greene. [LA Weekly]
There really is something to be said about being in the right place at the right time. Such was the case for photographer Brad Elterman. When he was a teenager in the mid-70's Elterman had the lucky experience of hanging out with rock legends including The Ramones, Sex Pistols, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry and John Lennon. Thankfully, he used his camera to capture amazing moments. See for yourself at the Factory 77 collection at Kana Manglapus Projects. [Flavorpill]
Chicago
Salonathon's one year anniversary celebration at The Beauty Bar promises some unique acts. Expect cutout puppetry by Manuel Cinema, funny cabaret by Trandroid and sketch comedy by the Puterbaugh Sisterz. DJ Swaguerilla will get your feet loose on the dance floor. [Flavorpill]Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux and Malian singer/songwriter Sidi Toure's play at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. [Chicago Reader]
London
The great singer (and sax player!) Angie Stone will be providing soulful R&B jams tonight at Indigo2. [Time Out]
Time Out Live's London Sessions is offering a tropical night of island-inspired indie-pop with Get People, The Ramona Flowers and New Desert Blues playing at ›. [Time Out]
Time Out Live's London Sessions is offering a tropical night of island-inspired indie-pop with Get People, The Ramona Flowers and New Desert Blues playing at ›. [Time Out]
