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Fuck Buttons Live From Stereogum's SXSW Party

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One of the most inspired SXSW sets occurred at high noon on Saturday at our party with PASTE. The slow-build brilliance of Bristol duo Fuck Buttons' psychedelic, sometimes straight-up noise-pop Prurient-isms is what made us label Andrew Hung and Benjamin John Power a Band To Watch in January.

New Rivers Cuomo Video - "Lover In The Snow"

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Rivers Cuomo gets sentimental in this "Lover In The Snow" clip. Before the song starts, he gives us an emotional voice over monologue about how he romanticized soccer because his dad loved it -- he drew soccer scenes for pop, tried his best -- but ultimately wasn't able to play because of a leg condition.

New Sword Video - "Fire Lances Of The Ancient Hyperzephyrians" (Stereogum Premiere)

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In the apocalyptic (and wordy) "Fire Lances Of The Ancient Hyperzephyrians," Sabbathian Austin quartet the Sword seem to onto something heavier than the sci-fi lyrics suggest.

Your Time

From Sloganeering.Org

Have you had this conversation before?

A: So, what would be a good time for us to meet?

B: Hmm, I’m not sure. I’ll tell you what — why don’t I just call you when I’m available?

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Twin Cities media reconsider policy on naming suspects

From Poynter Online - Romenesko

MinnPost.com

They've decided that names are news -- even before charges are filed. David Brauer says the web's rampaging information flow is one reason the Star Tribune and other Twin Cities media are reassessing their old policy of not naming suspects until they're charged.

Learn from me and get tested for cancer, says NYT's Pran

From Poynter Online - Romenesko

Newark Star-Ledger

Legendary photojournalist

Dith Pran

thought because he didn't drink, smoke or do drugs that he was safe from cancer. "But I ignored signs [weight loss, abdominal pains] until it was too late," he says from his hospital room.

Travel writer takes buyout after using up all his adjectives

From Poynter Online - Romenesko

Chicago Reader

Michael Miner

wondered why

Alan Solomon

was leaving his travel writing job at the Chicago Tribune. "It's just time," he explained. "It's almost like what

Brett Favre

said, 'I could play one more year but I don't think I want to.'

Oops!: Ohio reporter gets the wrong Hillary on the line

From Poynter Online - Romenesko

Warren, OH Tribune Chronicle

Reporter

John Goodall

thought he was talking to

Hillary Clinton

, but it was

Hillary Wicai Viers

of US Rep. Charlie Wilson's staff on the line.

"A Hefner today would be creating MySpace and Facebook"

From Poynter Online - Romenesko

MarketWatch

Playboy's founder believes he could have been successful at any point in history. "I would look to the Internet if I was [now] going to be doing the equivalent of what I did," he tells

Jon Friedman

Time Inc.'s Knowlton named MediaNews Interactive chief

From Poynter Online - Romenesko

MediaNewsGroup.com [PDF]

Oliver Knowlton

, 50, has been named president of MediaNews Group Interactive. He was with Time Inc. for 25 years, most recently as Sports Illustrated general manager.

Goel leaves Merc News to become a NYT technology editor

From Poynter Online - Romenesko

San Jose Mercury News | Romenesko Memos

Vindu Goel, who has been at the Mercury News for nine years, will help the Times expand its coverage of technology, particularly on the web.

Extra, Extra

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

Untitled photo of golden bunnies, by waveos at flickr

Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: a pedestrian struck on 82nd St. and York Ave. in Manhattan, a double shooting on East 161st St.

Bloomberg: Congestion Pricing Opposition is Stupid!

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

If you're a politician who has opposed Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, watch out!

Slain Auxiliary Officer's Book Released Posthumously

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

Nicholas Pekearo was a 28-year-old auxiliary police officer whose life was ended short after being gunned down in Greenwich Village last year. Almost exactly one year later, it has been announced that Pekearo's debut novel will be in stores soon.

Gay NYC Couple Used for Anti-Gay Polish Propaganda

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

In a televised address Monday night, Polish President Lech Kaczynski showed a clip depicting a gay couple (pictured) from Queens getting married in Toronto five years ago.

Anytime Could Go at Any Time?

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

While Anytime in Williamsburg isn't actually open at any time, their doors swing freely when a hipster craves a jalepeño popper just before sunrise. So news of their possible demise is sending panic to those who crave post-imbibing tater tots and stormy night cigarette deliveries.

Bell Shooting Trial: Cop Claimed He Only Fired Once

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

A Queens DA took the stand yesterday, to testify about a detective who fired at Sean Bell, an unarmed man killed in a barrage of police gunfire hours before his wedding.

Ramen King Holds Court at Ippudo Opening

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

Shigemi Kawahara, who’s known in Japan as the Ramen King, unveiled the much anticipated Ippudo last night at a press event packed with food bloggers and dozens of members of the Japanese media.

Whitney Museum Hits Donation Jackpot

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

Following the announcement of a $100 million donation for the New York Public Library, The Whitney has just announced their own sugar daddy: Leonard A. Lauder.

Paterson's Turn in the Soap Opera-ish Spotlight

From Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events

Governor David Paterson hoped his and his wife's admission that they had extramarital affairs meant that everyone could move on. Other politicians certainly want to move on and constituents generally don't think it's a big deal (Hookergate fatigue?