I'm a huge fan of Liars' psychotic, psychedelic post-punk madness. So I'm stoked that the band has a new album coming out August 28. And I'm a huge fan of the evil things their music does to the brain live, so I'm ecstatic that the group is touring (with Interpol, whatdayaknowaboutthat), hitting S.F. October 20. But when I saw the new video -- a crazy mindfuck of the David Lynch sort and a Karen O. cameo -- well, I have to say I want to do nothing for the rest of the day but cruise down Liars' lost highway. --Jennifer Maerz
Breathe easy, Simpsons fans. The movie is eeeexcellent. The Village Voice’s Scott Foundas finds popcorn-pay version just as good as free TV dinner version.
Houston’s Devin the Dude sings, raps, is effortlessly funny, and loves weed. These qualities have long made him a preferred collaborator for hip-hop luminaries like Dr. Dre, Scarface, and Snoop Dogg (the Doggfather even appears on Devin the Dude’s new album Waiting to Inhale).
Oakland’s Zion isn’t quite the Chong to the Dude’s insatiable Cheech, but this enlightened local group does have pro-pot songs like “Cheeba Cheeba” and “Roll on Out” in its arsenal. It’s sure to be a green party when Devin the Dude and Zion I perform live on Thursday, July 26, at Mezzanine at 9 p.m. Admission is $10; call 625-880 or visit www.mezzaninesf.com for more info. <@list body bold>-- Tamara Palmer<@$p>
