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Happy 9.02.10 Day!

Kymberlee — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:34:34 +0000

Even though the Facebook fan page didn’t reach its goal of 10,000 followers (which means no officially recognized holiday, TBS marathon, or new 90210 movie) we can still celebrate our favorite Beverly Hills gang!!

This is a once in a lifetime event so I’m getting out my Brenda Barbie and running my own 90210 marathon tonight. I said it and I’m not ashamed.

Larry King loves it too.. and for even more details on the event go here.

Now hum along and get this song stuck in your head all day!

Kymberlee Taylor
Executive Assistant/Sales Coordinator
PlayNetwork, Inc.

Heather’s Song Of The Day: Fresh

Heather — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:25:03 +0000

In case you missed it, New-Wave band Devo

Devo - Something For Everybody - out now!

recently released their first new studio album in 20 years. 20 YEARS! And it is a FANTASTIC album! Something For Everybody really does have something for everybody. I love this album and the video for the first single from the CD, “Fresh,” shows the boys are just as quirky as ever. Enjoy!

Heather
Producer, Branded Music
PlayNetwork, Inc.

Heather’s Song Of The Day: Yours

Heather — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:49:33 +0000

Finally! After two years of waiting, Dan Black is coming to Seattle! The Paris, France native will play Chop Suey on October 11 in support of his 2009 Polydor debut album ((Un)). That album made my Top 15 list last year, and I am super excited that Dan is finally coming to town. To celebrate, here is the video to one of my favorite tracks on the album, “Yours.” This video came out in October 2008, which is why I’ve been waiting so long for a Dan Black Seattle tour stop. Enjoy!

Oh yeah! Dan’s also been nominated for an MTV VMA! The video for his song “Symphonies” received a nod for best Breakthrough video. The awards show is September 12.

Heather
Producer, Branded Music
PlayNetwork, Inc.

Heather’s Song Of The Day: Any Which Way

Heather — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:09:57 +0000

Scissor Sisters have just released the second single from their new album Night Work, and it’s one of my favorite songs on the disc. The video is appropriately awesome and it only makes the wait until I see them live at Showbox Sodo on September 15 seem even longer. This clip has everything! People breaking stuff, hot shirtless men, pretty colors and clothes to die for. (I’d love a pair of shoes like the ones Ana is sporting at 1:44. Size 9, please!) And did I mention the song is fantastic? Enjoy!

Heather
Producer, Branded Music
PlayNetwork, Inc.

Janelle Monae is IT

jcummings7 — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:22:34 +0000

Why is it that Janelle Monae has not massively blown up yet? Maybe it’s because she doesn’t have a machine gun brassiere? Or is it because she’s singing about politics and poverty instead of hard-partying & boy troubles? Either way, I have hope that her slow-growing album The Archandroid keeps growing roots. Here’s her new video for another amazing track off of it- “Cold War”:

Julia

Music Director

Bjork – The Comet Song

Zoe — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:30:42 +0000

“Moomins and the Comet Chase” is a new animated film for children, and Bjork happens to be a huge fan of the Moomins. She composed a song with Icelandic poet and author, Sjon, entitled “The Comet Song”. This song is available on iTunes as of today, and all the funds generated from the sale of the track will be donated to UNICEF Pakistan Childrens Charities. You can also check out the Moomins on Facebook here. The video is streaming directly from Bjork’s website, and it may have a few technical issues due to influx of traffic to her site today since this was just announced. Click HERE to watch and please enjoy!

Heather’s Song Of The Day: Hang With Me

Heather — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:51:44 +0000

My friends and coworkers know I have a special place in my heart for Swedish pop singers. They seem to

Robyn's new album is our 09/07/2010

have perfected the magic formula to create the ultimate sugary-sweet songs. The artist responsible for today’s song of the day is no exception. She is one of the biggest music stars is Sweden right now and if you ask me, that success is well-deserved.

Robyn has had a busy few months. She is about to release her second album so far this year, with another album to go after that and she just finished up a US co-headlining tour with Kelis. Oh, and did I mention that she runs her own record label? She isn’t slowing down a bit, however. Her new single “Hang With Me,” the first off Body Talk Part 2, just dropped and the accompanying video gives the viewer a pretty good idea of what it’s like to be in Robyn’s shoes right now.

Look for Body Talk Part 2 on September 7, 2010. Enjoy!

Beiber and Ullman Slowwwwed Dowwwwn

Zoe — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:41:11 +0000

So… I’m sure you’ve heard the viral sound of Justin Beiber’s song, “U Smile” slowed down by 800%, and the process of slowing that song down created a sound that is unearthly. The original of the sing can be found here:

But when it’s slowed down by 800%, this is what you get:

Have you heard the slowed version of Tracey Ullman’s “They don’t Know”? Here is the original:

And slowed down, she sounds eerily like Tears for Fears…

So, there you have it! Now, run home, grab your vinyl (or buy a program with audio slowing capabilities) and see what musical treasures you can create by slowing things down a bit!

Zoë Dixon
Messaging Coordinator
PlayNetwork, Inc.

Kids In The Hall Return To TV

Heather — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:40:07 +0000

Tomorrow night, everyone’s favorite gender-bending Canadian comedy troupe is back! That’s right, the Kids In The Hall return to television for the first time since their self-titled sketch series went off the air in 1994. This time, the Kids take on Death in the original IFC miniseries Death Comes To Town.

All five original KITH (Dave Foley, Mark McKinney, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson) play almost all of the roles in the new eight part series. The scripted 30 minute show follows the exploits of the residents of Shuckton, Ontario after the Grim Reaper arrives on the Greyhound bus and one of the townspeople ends up dead. The first two episodes air back to back starting at 10pm Friday, August 20th on IFC.

While you wait, here’s a classic Kids In The Hall clip. Enjoy!

Heather
Producer, Branded Music
PlayNetwork, Inc.

Comedy Makes the World Go ‘Round (some reviews)

Kymberlee — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:42:09 +0000

I have an addiction. It’s a problem. I’m completely addicted to live comedy. There had been a couple weeks of not frequenting a stand up joint and I was getting the shakes. Luckily I got tickets last week to go see Doug Benson of ‘Super High Me‘ , Comedy Central programs, and VH1′s Best Week Ever. I’ve seen his stand up on Comedy Central before and wasn’t super impressed. Which is why I’ve decided you haven’t really ‘seen’ someone until you’ve seen them live. He was hilarious. Interacting with the people in the crowd who were telling him to open his eyes, making fun of a poster someone made for him, and getting to tell jokes about McDonald’s and how his flatulence smells like delicious McGriddles (they weren’t a sponsor this time). His opener, Graham Elwood, was fantastic as well. He kept on getting distracted by the wavy lights in the background and having a little one-man rave party. I even got my own ‘Yellow Belt Palm Strike‘ t-shirt to celebrate my own yellow belt status and how ridiculous some of the moves are.

They also taped a live podcast that you can check out HERE when it’s posted.

Comedy makes everything better. I had just recently gone to volunteer at a Wondergirls concert. Why did I watch this Korean girl band sensation you ask? Well because Bobby Lee was in one of their videos! I saw him stand up a week later and he mentioned the video and how he had no idea what was going on and his only instruction was to “act like an alien”.

Check it out:

Kym
Executive Assistant/ Sales Coordinator
PlayNetwork, Inc.