it was only a matter of time before someone put together a .

The String Quartet Tribute is an adventurous mission to Mars Volta and beyond. In the hands of a daring chamber ensemble, their music is mutated into fantastical orchestral suites filled with light and mystery, from the bright-eyed glow of indie-hit “Son et Lumiere,” to the brooding menace of “Televators”. Violins take over the piercing guitar work and memorably eerie vocals, while cello and bass color in the band’s darker undertones. Exotic and hypnotic, Mars Volta set to strings is music that takes us to the outer limits of rock.

(thanks, sean.)

game:

Everyone knows that David Bowie got his name from a Tin Machine song, and that Queen got their name from Freddy’s prediction that one day Brian May would play to *the* Queen from the roof of Buckingham palace – but what about other bands?

if it’s such a good idea, why are they being so quiet about it?

creative loafing atlanta has a good piece on , with some info about dangerdoom and dm’s work with adult swim.

pérez prado

the mambo king’s signature tune is soooo off the hook. listen and love.

the new york post profiles , aka “indie rock comedians” like jessi klein and eugene mirman.

Mirman, who takes pains to point out that he doesn’t live in Williamsburg, also plays rock clubs simply because he can make more money there. … “But I also know it’s cool to play with the Shins,” he says. “I’m not stupid.”

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slate: .

paul wall addresses in ozone.