An accurate representation of our lifestyle:


Photo courtesy of www.thecultureofme.com
Thanks Jeff!

YUP

The looks on lego faces are always so wonderful.

Kids with Dogs that Vom

Jyan here checkin' in with my first post on this shit...just want everyone to check out this video; Rex the dog starts the year with an awesome DIY video that is sure to entertain all your precious eyes and ears...

** note the disco ball..........Kids with Snakes love disco balls.

My Girls

Musically, this year has started off great. Here the first single off AC's 2009 realease Merriweather Post Pavilion. Enjoy!

Reporting For Duty

Hun in!


Kamikaze Birds, a new project of Kids with Snakes, trains whole flocks of our avian friends to take down jetliners, thus stranding passengers in New York City so nobody has to miss The JUMP OFF. Of course the safety of our Jump Offers is always considered, so we only target planes piloted by the best in the industry, such as Captain Sully. Kids with Snakes also supports conspiracy theories that the Hudson River plane crash is a well-executed publicity stunt for the upcoming season premiere of LOST.

But seriously people, here's a little more about what to expect at the JUMP OFF 11. You beauties are invited. 

As always we are squeezing friends into tight spaces and in the wise words of Stephen, we're gonna party until we're in tears. For our 11th installment, we have resident DJs Stephen Pandolfi and Gavino Royce as always playing your favorite indie/house/electro/disco, but we also have our amazing guest DJ, Brooklyn's own Jubilee. This busy lady is the press director of Berlin label, Nightshifters, holds her own monthly party in BK alongside Nick Catchdubs and DJ Ayres called Flashing Lights, and can be found writing for Trash Menagerie, The 21 Gun Salute, and Nightshifters. Sometimes Jubilee Djs under the names 4AM Jess and Jolt...check out her latest mixtape here .

Promise that everyone's gonna shake the living Hell out of you this Saturday, January 17th starting at 10 PM sharp. Come by early and have host with the most/floor manager Mikey Snake Muscles direct you to the nearest bottle of whiskey. What am I saying, he'll be happy to oblige all night. Also beware of the HUNs, because we will be taking notes all night to re-cap the nights happening the following day on kidswithsnakes.com. We're always watching...heh hehh!

Also! Check out the brand new exclusive mix from Kids with Snakes and Gavin Royce here,. Jam to this as you're putting on your pretty faces, which will be captured courtesy of the rascal Nicky Digital. 

Come out and join us Saturday night, we'll warm you up! 

Savalas

285 Bedford Ave

21+ No Cover

10 PM-4 AM

Love love love!

The JUMP OFF 11

This is a quick post about the party!

HUN will fill you in on the details in a few hours...

If you are reading this in the meantime and want to know the grim details on how sweet this party is gonna be you can: A) download the official JUMP OFF 11 mix tape and B) come find us on Bedford today polluting the streets with our big ass flyers made with love for YOU to rip down and cherish forever!

See Nickydigital.com for the Official Mixtape! or Click The Flyer!

Best of '08 (a tad bit late)

The Best Albums of 2008

This year much like the last I experienced a small dilemma: once again I've been caught between melody and lyricism. And when it came down to how I had to describe my most beloved of albums, especially the No. 1 Spot, I was at grips with it. It wasn't nearly as bad as last year, with albums from LCD Soundsystem and The National, but still these two bands from 2008 are in that exact same position: dance vs. baroque. Weirdly enough I didn't quite listen to these albums in an exhausted fashion such as last year's "Boxer."

This time it was a lot more about dynamics and structure that really allowed me to choose my favorite album moments in 2008.

So here it is, my favorite albums and honorable mentions of the year 2008:

Cut Copy, "In Ghost Colours"

In Ghost Colours is first off not only a great title but also an album of great musical strength in 2008. This was truly a big year Down Under. Cut Copy managed to make not only the best danceable tunes this year but they were also able to display some of the best melodies and songwriting skill sets. The album has a very linear idea with its "4 to floor" structure, amazing synth textures and great lead lines. But there are moments in the album that the band starts writing songs as a band. In "So Haunted" you feel how this album gets its grip on your heart.

The Walkmen, "You & Me"

Hands down this was the beauty and grace of 2008. It was the lyrical and emotional fortress for me this year. "The New Year" and most importantly "Red Moon" helped make this album my favorite for '08. I had a strong feeling a lot of skeptics and former fans would be turned off by the bands decent into something more like a quiet affair. I think a lot of people want to hear "The Rat" 2.0, but when you listen to this record heavily there is really no room for that. This dark morose sound is so strong you immediately get the sense that this album was recorded live and in a matter of hours or days. Its something I was striving to achieve myself as a musician and they nailed it for sure. For that I am so jealous and proud.

The Presets, "Apocalypso" 

Another heavy hitting electro-pop album from Australia with instantly memorable melody hooks and lyrics that make you think twice: is thi cheesy or actually amazing? The Lifelike remix of "This Boy's in Love" is hands down the absolute best song to be made in '08. Amazing apocalyptic pop. Apocalypso!

Nada Surf, "Lucky" 

The great thing about this band is with every release they leave behind the overblown stigma that they arrived with in 1996, with their unreal single "Popular". On the radio popular this band may not be, but they have a strong indie following and are highly regarded in all sorts of genres and blogs as just a great band that knows no boundary. This set of songs is an excellent execution of song writing from main man Matthew Caws. Its strange when you listen to these songs; they aren't specifically about heartbreak but they definitely do tug at that small place inside of the listener. Caws' no-bullshit-strait-forward lyricism is amazing and you can never second guess him.

Deerhunter, "Microcastle" 

It took me only a couple of weeks to realize the quiet strength and amazing production that Deerhunter has in Microcastle. I love reverb, and I love 60's inspired guitars. 'Nuff said.

Conor Oberst, Self Titled 

Bright Eyes' front man steps out, and he really fucking does it. After the mostly disappointing "Cassadaga," Oberst packs up, heads to Mexico, and writes some of the strongest songs in years about death and trying to sober up those thoughts with a strange cure called "Milk Thistle". He still manages to tread on Dylan and even Springsteen's territory but what the hell is wrong with that?

The Hold Steady, "Stay Positive" 

An optimistic album title and they sure know how to show it. Craig Finn's lyrics are so heavy in personal banter and story line you get the sense he's still searching for the spiritual salvation he was trying to achieve two albums ago in "Separation Sunday." With songs like "Lord I'm Discouraged" and "One for the Cutters" you're almost convinced Finn forgot he wrote Separation Sunday. Finn just gives and gives when it comes to content, and that's fine by me.

Sigur Ros, "MEÐ SUÐ Í EYRUM VIÐ SPILUM ENDALAUST"

Sigur Ros always releases great albums; heart wrenching melodies and pure music. They never cease to amaze or disappoint. The album's title is almost unpronounceable but thats the only thing about them that doesn't translate, even the gibberish makes sense.

Santogold, Self Titled

Santi White delivers a power punk, reggae smash debut that will leave her forever in my head as one of the best songstresses. Her voice is unreal and the songs are so tight, no-nonsense and no-waste it took me only one listen to just love the shit out of it. There are a lot of influences but all GOOD ONES. Unfortunately, from the get-go she was given so many M.I.A. comparisons that it initially turned me off. After hearing L.E.S. Artistes I was blown away, straight out of my reluctancy to listen to the rest of her album. This biddy can sing! Its a good thing I listened.


M83, "Saturdays=Youth"

This might have been the strongest album sonically of '08, and the funniest part is it SHOULD have been written in 1988 instead. This is a soundtrack to the best unwritten John Hughes film, filled with heavy airy synths and strong shoegaze influences. Kim and Jessie blew my mind for 3 weeks straight. There's something to be said about an album that manages to capture something so perfectly. I'm interested in seeing if their musical tastes keep evolving into the 90's and if Jessie will able to write the companion to "Kiss Me" by Sixpence Non the Richer. Unfortunately I'm only half kidding.

Jenny Lewis, "Acid Tongue"

Jenny's back, and she's still pretty and pathetic, or pretty pathetic. Either way she doesn't quite match her amazing debut album but she does go for a more soulful rendition of herself. The album was mostly live recording and there are some amazing moments. Acid Tongue took a little longer to sink in compared to the instantly lovable "Rabbit Fur Coat". Jenny still gets in your head with her lyrics and sweet croonings about love, drugs, desertion and salvation. She's always in someway making me love redheads just a little bit more with her audible sex appeal. And she can write great songs too.

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This year was so single song heavy I had to just mention a handful of songs that really blew me away, even some sans album:

The Presets - "This Boy's In Love (Lifelike Remix)"

Empire of the Sun - "Walking on a Dream/Half Mast"

The Stills - "Being Here"

Cut Copy - "So Haunted"

Conor Oberst - "Danny Calahann"

The Walkmen - "Red Moon"

Sigur Ros - "Gobbledigook/inni mer syngur vitleysingur"

Santogold – "L.E.S. Artistes"

Treasure Fingers - "Cross the Dancefloor"

Estelle (Featuring Kanye West) - "American Boy"

Mates of State - "The Re-Arranger"

Lykke Li - "I'm Good, I'm Gone (Fred Falke Remix)"

Glasvegas - "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry / Daddy's Gone"
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Lastly I have a couple of album disappointments:

Death Cab for Cutie - "Narrow Stairs"

Bloc Party - "Intimacy"

Guns and Roses - "Chinese Democracy" (Durrrp!)

We Are Scientists - "Brain Thrust Mastery"
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2008 was another amazingly fantastic year in music, and I opened up a bit more yet again. I am exited and optimistic about some upcoming releases in 2009. I really hope I'll be able to release something in '09 and make it onto some sort of Year End l

List. A Dude can only abide.

The Culture of Steve

Hey yo,

So we got your whole weekend lined up. First we're gonna be really unruly at Ruff Club on Friday, then its time to check out The Culture of Me's 3rd Year Anniversary Party at Europa. That's right, our man Meltz is a toddler, or at least his website is, and that's really old in Internet Land! Flyer below. 

So fuck whatever stupid loft party you had plans to have a bad time at and join us for a great weekend. Also, one time a lighting rig fell on my head while I was cluelessly dancing on stage, and the lovely people at Europa gave me 5 drink tickets in damages done to my skull and brain. Can't beat that! Come be shady in Warsaw! 

Love

RUFF CLUB 01.09.09

Today, Friday, Kids with Snakes will be DJing Ruff Club at The Annex. 

Check out the flyer below, and say Kids with Snakes at the door for free entry*!

* there is always free booze from 11-midnight, so not only do you get free entry, but free booze too. 

Come hang out and say hi after the set! 

ATTN: If you want to hop around tonight, we're cleaning up after Girls and Boys at Webster Hall, main stage. Say Alex English at the door for free entry.

Stage diving is at your own risk.

Everybody Was Grim, Especially Mikey

 

Hey everybody,

So we apologize for the delay in posting, but it has become ritual for The Jump Off and Grim to be continued from anywhere of 1 to 3 days following the actual party. That is, we continue drinking and forgetting to post. So now that we've sobered up a bit, let's recap a little on the Grimmest night of all, Mikey's Birthday:

1. The fuck bag, glorified bathroom attendant "bouncer" was a complete piece of shit. He just got a kick out of shining his pink Maglight in everyone's eyes, redirecting the natural flow of the bathroom line, and saying such gems as "I'm the new Sheriff in town, if ya don't like it, leave!" You sir, are an asshole--and this is not an impromptu free sobriety test line, its the BATHROOM LINE, lose the LED travel-sized dildo.  

2. Angels fainted and the Devil made Hell a little bit hotter when Mikey took about half a bottle of whiskey down his throat as Jesse poured from the bar above. See below, but shield  any children's eyes.

 

3. You maniacs made Grim a complete success and we'll see you at The JUMP OFF XI on Saturday January 17th, hosted by Jubilee of Trash Menagerie. Download  Jubilee's mixtape below! Also check out Nicky Didge's photos from the night in question and go on and be embarrassed with your bad self.

LOVE LOVE LOVE

GRIM 2k9

Kids With Snakes and Nicky Digital's newest bastard child, "GRIM," is a Monthly Death Disco featuring Gavin Royce and Stephen Pandolfi on the turntables DJing the latest and greatest in grim/indie/disco/classics. This month Gavin Holland will be coming into Brooklyn from D.C. to get GRIM with us. Be sure to wish Mikey a happy birthday and help him down countless shots of whiskey as the Disco rules the night! See ya'll Satuday at Savalas, no cover and drink specials all night.

 

w/ Special Guest Gavin Holland (Washington D.C. )

VS. Kids With Snakes all time BUD Gavin Royce!

 

Kids With Snakes DJ Stephen Pandolfi

Resident Badass Mikey Snake Muscles Celebrates his Birthday with host Nicky Digital and The HUN!

Walter Meego - Forever (Escort Remix)Baccara - Yes Sir I can BoogieAeroplane - Whispers (Original Mix)MGMT - Of Bird Moons and Monsters (Holy Ghost Remix)The Pixies - Debaser