I shot this video myself recently because Samuel is so naturally melodic and totally amazing. And cute.
The (drunken) girl who spontaneously decided to stop fighting the basic human urge to jump on stage, grab boybands and kiss them sends a rather clear message: pop is so good in 2010 you’ll want to scream and cry and makeout.
Try to stay offstage.
THANKS POPJUSTICE NYC!
3.14.2010 @ The Bell House – Brooklyn, New York
video credit – me
UPDATE: ELLIE GOULDING – STARRY EYED (RUSS CHIMES REMIX) HAS CLIMBED TO NUMBER 1 ON THE UK MTV DANCE CHART. Well done, Russ. The mix even has its own amazing official video.
Ring, ring, ring. Buzz, buzz, buzz. Delivery! IT’S RUSS CHIMES FROM LONDON! What’s he doing in New York? He’s bringing you his remarkably stylish post modern lust funk. You like it with a little noise on top. He knows. This pop is very hot. Now put your pants on and get to the door, he hasn’t got all week. VALERIE is in the house!
Why does everything sound so good when you hear it on the radio?
Because it’s been past the expert ears of a mastering engineer… probably.
Tell us about your car. Does it have the round radio knobs or is it a digital tuner?
It’s a 1978 MGB GT and it’s blue. It’s got a roof that folds back for sunny days. My radio is digital. It has red flashy lights.
What if they made a car stereo interface with extra knobs for filter and such?
I’d probably crash into a tree.
How many times is it acceptable to use the word knobs in a single interview?
Entirely depends on the context. Actually no it doesn’t, you have 2 left.
Right. We’re all adults here. Your music always makes me feel really drunk even if I’m only a little drunk. How is that achieved?
Sorry about that. I don’t make it when drunk.
What is your personal favorite Stuart Price pseudonym? Including Zoot Woman.
Jaques Lu Cont.
If you were at a party that wasn’t playing big room synthpop,what’s the best you could hope for?
Some nice French house. Or progressive house.
What’s the best commercial or theatrical use of pop in recent memory?
That happy Alphabeat track in the latest Diet Coke ads.
What don’t your fans know about you?
I can totally kickflip.
Thank you, RUSS CHIMES.
*RUSS CHIMES does not have one of those copyright deals where you must type his name in all caps. I did a lot of research for this interview and I have confirmed with his father and mother that RUSS CHIMES was in fact born in all caps just as Ultravox began using hot pink font in the style of florescent tubes. Here’s a really adorable photo of RUSS CHIMES being born.
I am exceptional at research. Thank you.
You have my blessing, Mark. Make the music you want to hear.
In a related story, Yo-ster.com’s special project: whatmarksaid.blogspot.com has retired after this actual twitter account of Mark Ronson’s was discovered. Honestly, I’m a little surprised it took a whole month for it to show up on our radar and I’m a little dissapointed in Mark for caving but apparently Lilly “Twilly” Allen is somewhat responsible. Women, am I right?
Free Liquor Store mp3
Boomp3.com
Here’s what you need to know about Liquor Store:
they are a punk band
they sometimes throw all their equipment in a pile and pour beer on it at the end of their show
they are from Jersey
they love The Boss
they have the best front man
they have 2 drummers
they have 5 guitarists
that’s it
oh, and we did a totally ridiculous interview with them this weekend
Hi Liquor Store. Where are you?
Festering in the primordial ooze. Flexin’ at Gold’s in Newbridge with my boy Ronnie.
Whats your tagline today?
Fuck em up. Yeahhhhhhhhh budddyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
Would you be opposed to more guitars in the show?
Right now we max out around 5 or 6 but we’re working on more. The problem isn’t guitars as much as amps. When I get my license back I’m gonna buy a big car and a buncha amps and drive around and basically be the man.
Have you been banned from anywhere?
The drivers seat. I’m pretty sure we’re all still technically banned from most places. Except for [band members] Sleazy and Wolf, they’re legit.
What is the best canned beer?
Camo Black Ice. Busch. They’re all pretty good except for the light ones. Camo is in a league of it’s own though.
Whats better than free pizza?
More free pizza. Free pizza with weed on it. Free pizza and shredding. Free pizza and free beer for the punx.
Are you guys 21? Seriously
Of course we are. Whats the matter with you?
Liquor Store live in NYC
10/24 Annas House (“call us for directions or some shit”)
12/29 Don Pedro’s
Why is the most exciting new venue in Williamsburg closed after just a few short months? No cabaret license? Did Lauren Flax finally blow the PA system? Hugs and drugs? I am on a mission to find out. Check back for updates.