Happy 4th Of July! (2 Days After The Hangover)

There's no point in being modest (we never have been, anyway): The United States of America is the greatest country in the world. No one can touch us Americans. We're just that damn awesome. Everything we do is so sweet and we pretty much rule the world. And it was our nation's birthday this past weekend, so happy birthday to "The Land of the Free and The Home of the Brave". Suck it, all those who hate and certainly do not appreciate. Here's some great music videos about the U.S., a ton of American pride, and patriotic obnoxiousness. Enjoy:

The Alarm - "Spirit Of '76"

Davie Bowie - "Young Americans"
Jimmy Eat World - "Bleed American"
Simon & Garfunkel - "America"
Weezer - "Surf Wax America"

And of course...
God Bless America.

Jim Adair's Take on IBS 2009!

"NMtM ain't afraid of no ghosts"

As Mike already mentioned, the IBS Conference in NYC was a blast. A lot was learned and more was drank. The conferences I attended will do nothing but benefit the station and our show in particular. They were:

• Friday, 5:00-5:55 : Social Networking at College Radio (a lot of cool ideas and info).
• Friday, 6:10 : Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex Tour (Springsteen's '57 Chevy Bel Aire? Yes, Please).
• Saturday, 9:30-10:25 : Voice Workshop (good info, but I was still half asleep).
• Saturday, 10:35-11:30 : Indie Labels and Your Station (great info, contacts, and a cute Asian girl).
• Saturday, 11:45-12:40 : Special Events For Your Station (okay session, guy repeated himself quite often).
• Saturday, 2:30-3:25 : Software Solutions for the Production Director (holy shit was this one good, I am so pumped to use that stuff he told us about here).

As Mr. Pop also mentioned, some beer was drank, and for that I'd like to thank our friends at the Blarney Rock, the unofficial NYC Bar of KUR.

Zombie death eyes for all.

All in all, it was a great time, with great people and great information for everyone involved. Even the shitty hotel room with the broken door and leaking toilet couldn't ruin it. Next year will be a blast as well, but until then, we are going to use everything we learned to make our show the best we can.

Winners Worth Mentioning...

So the Grammy's last night were, well, kinda lame. The nights highlight Radiohead (Thom and Johnny at least) playing "15 Step" with the USC Trojans Marching Band. Also, Thom Yorke put on a clinic with those dance moves. But while Lil' Wayne won an award that Lupe Fiasco should've won (yes, I said it) here are the winners worth mentioning...

• Best Rock Song: Bruce Springsteen, "Girls In Their Summer Clothes"
• Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Kings Of Leon, "Sex On Fire"
• Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead, In Rainbows
• Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Estelle Featuring Kanye West, "American Boy"
• Best Short Form Music Video: Weezer, "Pork And Beans"
• Best Long Form Music Video: Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, "Runnin' Down A Dream" ???????
• Best Electronic/Dance Album: Daft Punk, Alive 2007
• Best Dance Recording: Daft Punk, "Harder Better Faster Stronger"
• Best Musical Album for Children: They Might Be Giants, Here Come The 123s
• Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: MGMT, "Electric Feel," Justice Remix (Justice, remixers)
• Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package: In Rainbows
• Best Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: James Newton Howard And Hans Zimmer, The Dark Knight
• Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Juno

Note: As far as I know, none of these awards were televised. Yay America!

DANCE THOM! DANCE!