3 BUCKS FOR GAS! JEEBUS!

FEATURED MP3S Soulwax - "NY Excuse (Nite Remix)" (MP3) - taken from Music.For-Robots.com Tom Vek - "If You Want (Playground Dub)" (MP3) I let my gas tank wither to well below my yellow fuel light the past few days. I was waiting to get paid (man o man I almost overdrafted **phew). I pulled into the arco down the street from my house and WTF!!! $2.99 for 1 gallon of regular unleaded!! Don't think me evil, but I let out a barrage of cuss words that made the poor soccer mom next to me deal with a slew of questions from the kids in the backseat of her minivan afterwards. At this rate we'll be paying well over 3 dollars come Sept. I remember the good ole days in 2000 when i could get gas for $1.24 per gallon. Sigh....those days are long since numbered. I'm glad I bought a fuel efficient car. More music to stick it to the man with. Lots of great shows going on tonight. Silversun Pickups last night of their residency is TONIGHT at Spaceland. Hot Like (A) Robot are playing Club Moscow tonight, and I will be staying in (sorry everyone. A girl's gotta sleep) Just finished reading Cats Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!! I also recommend getting out and going hiking (the best for stress!). Much love. talk soon. JAX - The Rock Insider

AMERICAN EYES - SHOOT A VIDEO TONIGHT

American Eyes - "Radio" (stream) official site myspace Here's your chance to be famous! L.A. local favs AMERICAN EYES are shooting a video TONIGHT at The Key Club for their single "Radio!" They need a room full of hot-to-trot scenesters and hipster fucks to make the vid really pop. Get all gussied up and make your way down to the Key Club (9039 Sunset Blvd) by 8:30 PM. Message from Davey (singer) below. "so TONIGHT we are shooting this crazy party/concert scene for our new video. so if you want to be in a music video fucking come out and party. it's going to be in the DOWNSTAIRS room of the key club. NOT UPSTAIRS.... starting at 8:30 pm. just tell the doorman that you are there for the American Eyes video shoot and he will point you in the right direction. so dress crazy, get crazy, bring all your friends and maybe we will all make out. or at least we can pretend. hope to see you there......."

OKGO - A MILLION WAYS TO BE COOL

FEATURED ARTIST: OK GO OK Go - "A Million Ways" (stream) OK Go - "Do What You Want" (stream) official site myspace I'll admit it, OK Go have been a guilty pleasure of mine since my college radio days. Rocking the mic at The KAGJ in Ephraim, UT (middle of bum fucking nowhere if you don't know where that is) and spinning "Get Over It" and "You're So Damn Hot" incessantly were definitely highlights of my time spent in PODUNK, USA. Alas, 3 years passed and I hadn't heard anything new. I was beginning to wonder would I ever hear their delightful pop guitar riffs again and **POOF out of seemingly thin air (the internet has a way of doing that) popped this AMAZING video of OK Go dancing in their backyard. The video is for their single "A Million Ways" off their NEW (yay!) album Oh No, which hits stores everywhere TODAY. The DIY video was shot all in one take and features probably the best choreography in a music video I have ever seen (Sorry Britney, Christina, and Fatboy Slim. You lose out on account of OK Go's hilarious move I'm now fondly calling "The Matrix") . This album is so much more than hilarious choreography and an 8 mm in a backyard. Oh No features some of the most radio-friendly tracks I have heard in a while. With Oh No the band premieres a more organic, less orchestrated sound. You won't find any over-the-top production on this record. I for one cannot stop listening to tracks like "Do What You Want," "Invincible," and of course "A Million Ways." OK Go are currently on tour with fellow Chicagoans and label-mates The Redwalls. OK Go will be playing The Roxy Theatre Sept 9th. Get your tickets now because this show will sell out! JAX - The Rock Insider

NO, I'M NOT A SUICIDE GIRL...YET

FEATURED MP3S The Coral Sea - "Look At Her Face" (MP3) Random - "Angel Found" (MP3) Princess Superstar - "Sex, Drugs and Drugs (Mr. No Remix)" (MP3) You've probably seen the pretty little suicide girls banner on my MySpace page. You also might have noticed how much I love the site and what it stands for (female empowerment not smut). Well the girls are abt to release a new DVD from their first ever tour and are having a few shindigs to celebrate. DVD release Party is TONIGHT at the Rokbar in Hollywood. See info below. Click here for more info on the DVD and to buy your very own copy! ------------------------------------------------------------- SUICIDE GIRLS DVD Release Party! WHEN: Monday Aug 29 @ 10:00 pm WHERE: Rokbar 1710 N. Las Palmas Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90028 We request the honor of your presence In celebration of the official August 30th launch date of the Suicide Girls: The First Tour DVD. Come to the Rokbar in Hollywood!! It's a private and special night for us, so you must come and check out the SG DVD as we will be showing it off. Meet some of the girls from the tour, and see some of the hijinks and madcap adventures on screen as you leisurely sip a drink in style. There is absolutely no cover for this event. We will also have some giveaways, so be sure that you don't miss them! Please extend this invite all of your friends and neighbors, as we want to pack the house. Come and say hello to us, we won't bite much. Let's make this a night to remember! 21+over, please, ID will be required at the door. Arrive early for the best parking, and there is a Valet and also pay lots in the nearby vicinity. JAX - The Rock Insider

Do DO DO Do BANANA PHONE

FRIDAY QUARRY MIX - Sunset Junction Edition SCROLL DOWN TO DOWNLOAD. COME' ON ASSHOLE So if you're an avid reader of my blog (Which I'm quite sure you already are if you're reading this on a Friday afternoon instead of hitting the links or taking a nap) you have no doubt noticed several of my idiosyncrasies, inside jokes, and vices have seeped their way into the site. For those of you who aren't avid readers (we'll call you the fair-weather fuckheads for argument sake) I'm going to spell a few of these out in explicit detail. I'm in a surprisingly good mood for a Friday (thanks Jeff, you're adorable) so... what the fuck...I'll go for it.... 1.) Yes, I Complain...A LOT 2.) Yes, I Get Sick All The Time 3.) I Tend To Stew On Things....Especially Amazing music you should listen to.4.) I Go Out 4-5 Nights a week. Why? To see live music of course! Also because I suffer from severe insomnia and think wolves are after me. 5.) No, I don't know how to spell and yes I am aware that Spell Checker exists (Fuck u chris dnot yuo knwo taht eevn if teh frist lteter is in teh rghit plcea yuo cna stlil raed whta im wirtign). 6. ) No, I don't drink anymore (gasp!) and I am the occasional smoker (I know its grody but i like feeling dizzy and I’m trying to quit) Sigh, I feel so much better and open with all that off my CHEST! I might break into a musical number after this..... This weeks Friday mixtape is sure to make you happy. IT FEATURES BANDS PERFORMING AT THIS WEEKEND'S SUNSET JUNCTION!!! Check out the flyer above for more info about the festival. I have the sudden urge to buy a billowy velvet dress, grow my hair out, and make sculptures out of coke cans and sell them for 90 dollars a pop... FRIDAY QUARRY MIX - SUNSET JUNCTION EDITION DOWNLOAD SJ MIX .ZIP FILE (FOR PC USERS) DOWNLOAD SJ MIX. SIT FILE (FOR MAC USERS) 1. Rilo Kiley - Portions For Foxes 2. Something For Rockets - Might As Well 3. Run Run Run - Drizzle 4. The Walkmen - Revenge Wears No Wristwatch 5. Foreign Born - We Had Pleasure Have A Good Weekend Y'all. I'm going to get some work done and probably go hiking a few times (yay!) Peace Out JAX - The Rock Insider

LCD ANNOUNCE TOUR..JAX PEES PANTS

FEATURED ARTIST: lcd soundsystem official site Normally I only post about events happening around LA and usually the week of... but I couldnt contain myself. lcd soundsystem are hitting the road this fall thanks to Playstation DualPlay. Siigh, James Murphy you're my hero. If you ran for Govenor of AWESOME I would vote for you... The band will be releasing their next single "Tribulations" in September.... me tickled pink... lcd soundsystem will play L.A. October 15th at The Avalon. Dates Below: PLAYSTATION DUAL PRESENTS: LCD SOUNDSYSTEM TUE 10/11 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom WED 10/12 San Francisco, CA Fillmore THU 10/13 Anaheim, CA House of Blues FRI 10/14 San Diego, CA House of Blues SAT 10/15 Los Angeles, CA Avalon MON 10/17 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre WED 10/19 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue THU 10/20 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater FRI 10/21 Chicago, IL Vic Theater SAT 10/22 Cleveland, OH House of Blues WED 10/26 Austin, TX Stubbs THU 10/27 Dallas, TX Gypsy Ballroom FRI 10/28 Houston, TX Meridian SAT 10/29 New Orleans, LA New Orleans City Park FRI 11/11 Nashville, TN City Hall SAT 11/12 Atlanta, GA Earthlink Live MON 11/14 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle TUE 11/15 Baltimore, MD Sonar WED 11/16 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero SUN 11/20 Boston, MA Roxy MON 11/21 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues JAX - The Rock Insider

JEX'S DO IT BETTER...

FEATURED MP3S Satisfaction - "Nothing, Oh Nothing" (MP3) Scary Kids Scaring Kids - "The Only Medicine" (MP3) The Valley Arena - "What We Can Steal" (MP3) GoldSpot - "Rewind" (MP3) Run Run Run - "Fade Into You" (MP3) So which private jet should I take today? The 747 or the concord? It's just soo hard what with soo many decisions these days....I think I'll fly to Instanbul.... No No, I hear the llamas are too temperamental this time of year.... I'm ill today. Was ill yesterday..no shows for me for a while. I need to get better. I'll still tell ya about the hot concerts - If you guys can tell me how they went.. TONIGHT Scary Kids Scaring Kids are playing with Silverstein, Underminded, and Halifax at The Troubadour. Run Run Run Billboard showcase at The Knitting Factory (6:30 PM). Goldspot at Hotel Cafe TONIGHT at 9 PM. Tomorrow Satisfaction at the Galaxy theater in Santa Ana with The New Pornographers. Silversun Pickups last night were incredible (I Hear). Brian pulled The Maestro up on stage and introduced him to the crowd. Thanks for reading Rock Insider man. I Heart Your Band. Im going to become a hermit for a few days. Too much revelry for such a small person. Gotta keep it in check. Hope y'all understand. JAX - The Rock Insider

FORM OF ROCKET SHAT ON MY RUGS TOO

Form Of Rocket - "Danger Snake" (MP3) Form Of Rocket - "Sack Of Smashed Assholes" (MP3) official site myspace Sorry for the lack of updates over the weekend. I have been trying to get a few websites back up and running. I did venture out of my house on Sat. to see Shellac and Autolux with my roomie Jenni. It was at The Echo which usually means one thing for me: Claustrophobia. I fought through it, saw two kick ass bands, and met some new friends in the process (hey fellers). Shellac was amazing and made me nostalgic for one of my hometown bands: Form Of Rocket. I first started listening to this amazing Salt Lake City band when I was in college. Trust me, there was NOTHING to do in Ephraim, UT in between classes except go down to the farms, harass wild turkeys, and listen to SLC indie-core. Form of Rocket are the kind of band who kick your teeth in and make you feel like shat because you haven't practiced nearly as much as they have. Form of Rocket combine raw energy, incessant screaming, crazy time signatures, and intricate guitars into a beautiful shit sandwich that I gladly would eat. Download the tracks above and you'll understand what the fuck I'm talking about. Tonight: Eisley FREE SHOW at the Troubadour. Its first come first serve and you have to download a ticket from Yahoo! Music. I recommend getting there at least two hours before the show if you want to get in. Also FREE tonight is Satisfaction and The Valley Arena at The Silverlake Lounge. I'll more than likely be popping my head in for this show. Both LA based bands I absolutely love. This is also The Valley Arena's last show in LA for the next few months. The Valley Arena's new album, Take Comfort In Strangers, recently got a 5/5 review in AP Magazine. Kudos dudes. Off to work and not a moment to spare. JAX - The Rock Insider P.S. friend of mine has told me I am required to go see the 40 Year Old Virgin. If I wanted to see a 40 year old virgin I would just go home to Utah for the weekend. Anybody else see it? Any good?

BLAH BLAH BLOGGER FRIDAYS

FEATURED ARTIST: RANDOM official site myspace FRIDAY QUARRY MIX BELOW... Come'On You Lazy Ass!! You can scroll for 12 free tracks. Jeebus. I have a sleep hangover today. You know when you sleep waaaay too long the night before so for the next day you have a soupy headache paired with stabbing pain behind the eyes. I wish I could be so cool as to say "I drank myself silly and danced till 2 am at Loose Tooth last night" but no. I was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow at 9:30 pm. Hooray for my social life! I found out an interesting bit of trivia today. I SHARE THE SAME BIRTHDAY AS OSAMA BIN LADEN. No fucking joke! March 10th. Also born on that day...JAMES EARL RAY (assasinated Martin Luther King Jr.) Check it out here. Now I know why I have serial killer tendencies. It's Friday and that means it's time to delight you with another Rock Insider Quarry Mix chock fulla' new music you can download to your desktop and forget where you found it. Featured artist on the mix: Random - an amazing electronica solo artist from Ireland. Random is the brain child of Darragh Random. I came across his music on MySpace (honestly if you dont have a myspace profile where have you been in the last 2 years). After a chain of messages and IM conversations he coerced me to hear his new tracks. I fell in love. Random's music is delightfully simplistic, slighty uptempo, and deliciously melacholy. It's perfect for driving cross country or up PCH in slighty foggy conditions. Random's music puts me in a conteplative yet blissful mood that gets me through my workday. Siiiigh..... Other great music on the mix... Editors, Engine Down, A Rare Tom Vek B-Side, The Spinto Band, The Vacation, Bedtime For Toys, The Knife, Silversun Pickups, Joe Purdy, Fucking incredible DFA 1979 remix (courtsey of Music.For-Robots) ROCK INSIDER QUARRY MIX 8/19 Download. .zip HERE Download .sit HERE Tracklisting: 1. Random - Angel Found 2. Random - Scribbles 3. Editors - Bullets 4. Engine Down - Intent To Pacify 5. Tom Vek - Things Are They Here To Stay (b-side) 6. The Spinto Band - Oh, Mandy 7. The Vacation - Spiders 8. Bedtime for Toys - 6x9 9. The Knife - Pass This On 10. Silversun Pickups - Kissing Families 11. Joe Purdy - Suitcase 12. DFA 1979 - Little Girl (MSTRKRFT Remix) courtesy of Music.For-Robots compilation

THE SPACE TALE OF THE MAESTRO

I've come to the fast realization that I need a camera for my nightly adventures. Especially when you put me, my friend Heather, and roomate Jenni in the same room with one very over zealous maestro. Last night the 3 of us, accompanied by new found friend Summer, hit Spaceland to see Silversun Pickups/Sound Team. Dear lord, Im converting to the cult of Pikul. Silversun Pickups hit the stage around 11:30 PM. Thanks to a heavy dose of chain-smoking and artichoke heart salad I was in a bleary-eyed, half awake state. My first introduction to the band's live show was a much needed pick-me-up. I wasnt the only one groovin' to the 'Pickups. Front row center in the packed house was a character I'm now fondly calling "The Maestro." The Maestro - an older gentlemen with bleached white hair all dressed in black conducted the band through their set. Jumping, wavying, agreeing, singing, swaying the ENTIRE TIME with a stoic ponch in his lip and curl in his brow. Just imagine 4 girls giggling uncontrollably at the sight of the crazy conducter in action. I was laughing so hard I almost peed my pants. What made it even better is I dont think the band even knew him. At times like that I desperately WISH I had a digital camera so I could share the hilarity with all of you. The Maestro was the certainly one of the highlights of the show but couldn't outshadow Silversun Pickups' amazing songs, happy-go-lucky attitude, and delightfully spontaneous live show. Silversun Pickups will be playing Spaceland EVERY WED. in August for just $5. You can pick up their new EP, Pikul - feat. "Kissing Families" by clicking here. JAX - The Rock Insider

I NEED A PICK-ME-UP TODAY

Silversun Pickups - "Kissing Families" (MP3) official site myspace Somebody break out the coffee - cuz boy am i beat. I'm mad as hell at myself for not making it out to see the Spinto Band at Spaceland. I was sick as hell and very very tired. I ended up falling asleep really early. Life cool but bordering on broke stinks. Tickets were cheap but alas the rock insider's pockets arent lined with perverbeal cash. Tonight however, I will be heading out to Spaceland to see Silversun Pickups. My friend Heather got me psyched on this band when she added "Kissing Families" to a mix she gave me. 18 tracks in the mix and this is the one that stood out the most. I have been going through another one of my 'emo' phases. The first thing I heard when I threw on this track on was Get-Up Kids style vocals and breakdowns paired with cursive-esque cello and alt country saddle creek twang. Umm yeah, I was pretty stoked. "Kissing Families" is one of those track you can throw on and stand to repeat 4 times in a row. It just keeps getting better and better everytime you hear it. I hope y'all enjoy Silversun Pickups are doing a wed. night residency ALL MONTH LONG at Spaceland. Tickets are only 5 bucks. Even I can swing that. Newly signed Capitol artist Sound Team will also be playing tonight so get there early! Always let me know what you think. love email jax@rockinsider.com JAX - The Rock Insider

GO SEE ENGINE DOWN / BELLA LEA TONIGHT

FEATURED ARTIST: ENGINE DOWN official site MySpace Short post. Im swamped with work and cant break away for a few minutes to delight all you rockinsider phreaks with my witty prose (I know you're getting sick of my synonyms, antonyms, and dumb metaphors anyway) Im going to keep this short, direct, and sweet. GO SEE ENGINE DOWN TONIGHT AT THE TROUBADOUR. GO BUY TICKETS. GO BUY A SHIT LOAD OF MERCH. GO SUPPORT THIS BAND. Engine Down are ending it on a high note and hanging up their guitars after this tour. I have been a HUGE FAN of this band since I was a teenager. Engine Down were one the first bands to spark my interest in the indie music world. I used to sit in my college dorm listening to Demure and fantasize abt moving to LA (in a non dirty way you sickos). Now Im out here, working in the music industry, and spreading the joy and isnpiration of music to others. Joy and inspiration that bands like Engine Down gave me in the beginning. Nothing but respect for every member of this amazing band. Good luck guys. PS. Come early tonight to see BELLA LEA. I can honestly say from experience that singer Maura Davis' voice will make all those troubles go away. kk back to work. See you tonight. JAX - The Rock Insider

ROCK INSIDER QUARRY MIX FRIDAYS

Hazaa! Hazaa! The weekend is a mere 8 hr. work day away!!! The onslaught of 2 days of rest and relaxation can only mean one thing for The Rock Insider - FRIDAY QUARRY MIXES!!! Wohoo! An entire collection of hot new songs you're sure to love all available on one convient .zip file. Sigh, and WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE .zip files? Don't worry I included a .sit file for you mac users. So what's on the mix and why should you care? A little Hard-Fi, some Silversun Pickups and James Blunt (Heather thank you soo much for introducing me to these artists - AMAZING). New Mobius Band, The Rakes, The Lovekevins, and a totally awesome Arctic Monkeys demo (Darragh you ROCK). Plus a slew of new and undiscovered talent including Ezra Reich, Forward, Russia!, Under The Influence Of Giants, Wolf and Cub, and Men, Women, & Children. I've also included one very special bonus track that will have you in stitches (Here's a hint: it's oh so OK Compadre). Enjoy the mix. Email me any comments, questions, or retort you have. I love feedback! You can email me at jax@rockinsider.com. This weekend Im taking it easy. Probably will go hiking a bit, work on some websites, and on Sunday (pre-empted sniffles) Im going to see Engine Down at their farewell tour. So sad. Expect a BIG post abt it on Sunday. P.S. If you havent already - Add me on Myspace Bitches!!! Message me and let me know you found me through Rock Insider. JAX - The Rock Insider --------------------------------------------------------- QUARRY MIX 8/12 ** Note: This Quarry Mix will only be made available August 12-14th. After that, you're SOL. DOWNLOAD QUARRY MIX .ZIP (PS USERS) DOWNLOAD QUARRY MIX .SIT (MAC USERS) Tracklisting 1. Mobius Band - I Just Turned 18 2. Silversun Pickups - Kissing Families 3. James Blunt - Out Of My Mind 4. The Lovekevins - Stop Being Perfect 5. The Rakes - 22 Grand Job 6. Forward, Russia! - Eight 7. Arctic Monkeys - Scummy 8. Hard-Fi - Cash Machine 9. Men, Women, And Children - Dance In My Blood 10. Under The Influence Of Giants - Mama's Room 11. Ezra Reich - I Need A Moment Alone 12. Wolf and Cub - Thousand Cuts (Phones Slasher Remix)

FEELING BETTER..NO WORRIES..

FEATURED MP3S Mobius Band - "The Loving Sounds Of Static" (MP3) Absentee - "Rainy Days Swimming" (MP3) The Magic Numbers - "Forever Lost" (Stream) The Lovekevins - "Blame The English" (MP3) My friend Mike had this photo on his MySpace profile and I had to post it. It made me chuckle. If I were driving up the street and saw this sign I'd immediately break out some "2 Legit 2 Quit" on my iPOD. Last night I went home and slept. Damn stomach bug. My roomate Jenni made me lemon ginger tea (which I highly recommend as a cure-all for nausea) and as soon as my head hit the pillow I was out. Feeling much better this morning. No more painfully distended belly. No more feeling like I gotta toss cookies. I tell you though, the state of music today is sometimes enough to make me wretch. When I find an amazing handful of artists true to their craft and genuine in their motives my zest and passion for music grows a little bigger. Trust me, you will always find genuine talent if you look. Don't be told what to think or what is "cool" at the moment. No real feature today. Just some great music to download that I hope renews your zest and passion for music. Tonight Butch Walker After Party at Loose Tooth for all those interested. For me, more much needed R&R. Ciao! JAX - The Rock Insider

VHS OR BETTA THAN YO' MOMMA!

VHS Or Beta - "Night On Fire" (MP3) VHS Or Beta - "Night On Fire (Phil Kieran Mix)" (MP3) official site myspace Damnit. I'm pretty sure I caught a bug. My tummy has been killing me for 2 days now. Last night I had to skip King Elementary and Marjorie Fair for the sake of sleep. I needed to rest my belly. I was however coaxed out to the opening of the Vanguard to see VHS or Beta. VHS Or Beta were absolutely fantastic! Imagine a dirty south jam band that plays dance music better than your momma's disco. Songs were catchy as fuck, fun to dance to (although I didn't do much dancing), and left me saying "whaaa!" I had a chance to talk with the band after the show and they were all incredibly nice guys. Must be all that southern charm (the band hails from Louisville, KY). VHS or Beta will be in town for a few more days to shoot a video and then... who knows? The moon maybe? You can download the title track from their 2004 release "Night On Fire" along with a nifty lil' remix I found on the world wide web above. Tonight Liz Phair Acoustic performance at the Troubadour and possibly the Knitting Factory for Big Business. I'll be drinking alka-seltzer cocktails all night long. JAX - The Rock Insider

Someone Come Rub My Belly...

The Rakes - "Retreat" (Phones Remix) (MP3) The Rakes - "Terror" Extended Mix (MP3) official site I'm feeling so under the weather today. I woke up this morning (no hangover THANK YOU. I didn't drink last night) with a knot in my stomach that just won't go away. The only thing that seems to be making my tummy feel better are these new remixes i got for The Rakes. I featured The Rakes on my old blog abt 3 months ago. I absolutely fell in love with their satirical energy that makes you want to clap your hands, dance all night, and slug the dumbass scenester next to you whose NOT enjoying himself for the sake of looking "cool." Their dynamic live show has garnered much praise in their hometown of London and has allowed them to tour with such bands as Bloc Party and landed them a spot at this years' Redding/Leeds festival. Their single "Retreat" is available now in CD and 7" vinyl through Moshi Moshi Records in the UK. You can purchase it right here. Oh, and did I mention They just signed to Dim Mak Records here in the U.S? Steve Aoki I heart you. First Neon Blonde and now The Rakes!?!! You spoil me. Bring them back to LA. I'll show those brits a good time... Tonight King Elementary and Marjorie Fair at the Troubadour, then off to see VHS or Beta and the gran re-opening of the Vanguard. I heard something abt free sushi, free valet, and open bar. I'm so there even if my tummy isnt. JAX - The Rock Insider

MEH, IT'S FRIDAY

Soo Friday is normally when I unleash my weekly Mixtape on the world. But quite frankly Im a bit too lazy today to even think about uploading songs and making them available for your download pleasure. Screw off. You might want to check MySpace for some cool new music. Thats what all the cool kids seem to be doing these days. Ive been rocking Morningwood all week long. Can't get Eric Hutchinson outta my head. Im going to see Dead Kennedys and Von Iva at XGames Tomorrow. My buddy Mark at Music.For-Robots.com just turned me on to this INSANE hip-hop reggae meets The Locusts/Blood Brothers project called Cantankerous. That's all I got in me for now. My friemd Heather just turned me on to this new fangled thing called AIMFight.com. I kick EVERYONES ASS AT IT. Try and find my sn and look it up. I dont give that shit out. I kicked Ultragrrrl's ass earlier today. TONIGHT MORNINGWOOD AT SPACELAND!!! Sorry LA I wont be stripping during "Take Off Your Clothes." Im sure though someone will feel the urge and get naked for the crowd. Address: 1717 Silverlake Blvd. w/ Drunk Horse & The Dead 60s. Morningwood are on at 9:30 PM

LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE ORCHESTRA!!

The Fury Last night's show was incredible minus a few sets backs. Show got to a late start (only a miraculous 8 minutes late) because the show before us had a full orchestra and were taking forever to load out. First band didnt start loading in til 9:20 pm and hit the stage at 9:37 pm. HUUGE thanks to Briertone and Kiev being troopers (they had to load in from the top of a huge hill) and to the stage managers at the club who got everything back on schedule. The crowd was awesome and most stayed through the last band. That's what I love to see. All the bands were amazing. Briertone I could watch everyday for the rest of my life and be content; Cavil At Rest keep getting better and better; The Stiletto Formal rocked my socks (thanks for all your help setting up guys and happy 21st birthday Shelly!) Kiev were fantastic; and The Fury played to a PACKED house spattered with industry and nailed it. Kudos As for the second part of our event EMILIA FEST was a thawrty good time. I spanked the hell out of that girl. Happy 22nd Birthday Emilia!!! I was running around like a crazy person so if I didnt see you last night and you were there let me know! Tell me what you thought of the bands, who you saw there... etc. I LOVE getting email! jax@rockinsider.com Tonight I'll be out and about. Come find me. I dare you.

ROCK INSIDER SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT KEY CLUB

FEATURED MP3S Briertone - "Confessions Of The Wicked" (MP3) The Fury - "Pretty Boy Fury" (MP3) Kiev - "Bam You Betta" (MP3) Cavil At Rest - "The Flower of Rhodes" (MP3) The Stiletto Formal - "The Mistress & The Matador" (MP3) Our Rock Insider RUBY TUESDAY Showcase/EMILIA FEST 2005 event is TONIGHT at The Key Club! Doors/Show starts at 9:30 pm now. Free Admission, $3 Beers B4 10 PM $4 after. Summers almost over Come party with the Rock Insider girls. Line for Emilia's bday spankings starts after Briertone plays. JAX - The Rock Insider