Scream (Unpopular Scenes Remix) - Michael & Janet Jackson

(photo by vidi)

I have left you without a good beat to step to... and I hope you can forgive me. Holidays, new toys (super mario wii rulz!), and just needing a good break has kept me from thinking much about blogging. But fear not, I am still here for ya! And, could I let NYE pass without hooking you up with something??! Nah, never. So here's one more for an incredibly long year, cheers 2009. 

Scream (Unpopular Scenes Remix) - Michael & Janet Jackson

--p.a.t.t.

OMFG: Blame It On The Pop

United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop) - Mashup of Top 25 Billboard Hits

The Black Eyed Peas - BOOM BOOM POW
Lady Gaga - POKER FACE
Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis - JUST DANCE
The Black Eyed Peas - I GOTTA FEELING
Taylor Swift - LOVE STORY
Flo Rida - RIGHT ROUND
Jason Mraz - I'M YOURS
Beyonce - SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)
Kanye West - HEARTLESS
The All-American Rejects - GIVES YOU HELL
Taylor Swift - YOU BELONG WITH ME
T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake - DEAD AND GONE
The Fray - YOU FOUND ME
Kings Of Leon - USE SOMEBODY
Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - KNOCK YOU DOWN
Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - BLAME IT
Pitbull - I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO)
T.I. Featuring Rihanna - LIVE YOUR LIFE
Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie - KISS ME THRU THE PHONE
Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne - DOWN
Miley Cyrus - THE CLIMB
Drake - BEST I EVER HAD
Kelly Clarkson - MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU
Beyonce - HALO
Katy Perry - HOT N COLD

~S

OMFG: Carrie Underwood Disses Atlanta?!

While Miss Underwood was interviewing with Esquire magazine this past month, she was obvs sipping on some hater-ade & kinda dissed Atlanta.  She said: "Atlanta? Tough town.  It's hard to get people to show up for anything.  What do people do there?"

The question is.....why would she say that if most of her concerts here have sold out? It's also interesting to note that her 2010 tour lists her May 2nd tour stop as being in Augusta, GA? I don't think I've heard of big name musicians playing in Augusta before. Correct me if I'm wrong....

((Source: AJC))

~S

Avenged Sevenfold drummer dies at age 28

It’s never easy to report about someone passing away, but we like to keep you informed. If you haven’t heard yet, Avenged Sevenfold’s widely known drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan passed away late Monday December 28, 2009 from what appears to be natural causes, according to CNN.com. The death comes as a complete shock and is still under investigation.



picture from DRUM! Magazine via AX7's website

Avenged Sevenfold won MTV’s Best New Artist award in 2008 at the MTV Video Awards. The Rev was a beloved member of the band, and many fans are grieving right now. The band released an official statement on their website:

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Jimmy you are forever in our hearts.

We love you.

M Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ”

picture from band's website

R.I.P. Rev!

~Mo

OMFG! THAT'S ALL I GOT

Online Beatboxing Champion @ Yahoo! Video

-FOZZY

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Enters Rehab

Rolling Stone can confirm that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has entered a rehab facility to treat an addiction to prescription painkillers. “With the help of my family and team of medical professionals I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my bandmates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford,” the singer said in a statement.

See full article here

Get well Steven!
~Steph Geezy~

Fever Ray

Fever Ray is nothing short of amazing. The voice of Karin Elisabeth Dreijer Andersson from The Knife is unmistakable and remarkable. The music is haunting and moves me. The videos are dark and powerful. I cannot help but to think there is something going on here that I have yet to comprehend. All I can tell you is that it is breathtaking and I've never heard anything like it before. It's like seeing your favorite scary movie for the first time. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Its not for everyone.

One of the comments on YouTube for the above video was "There are Ghosts in this video, you can 
sense it."

I am on a search for the CD today, I will post again with pics of the artwork and such, if I can find it.
~MarK~

OMF(ashion)G - Audrey Hepburn's Wardrobe

Earlier this month in London, a collection of over 40 items of Audrey Hepburn's went on auction.  They sold for $437,800.  This was "more than double the pre-sale estimate, organizers said." Some of these items included dresses she had worn in different movies. "The collection was sold by Tanja Star-Busmann, a life-long friend of Hepburn's, and 50% of the net sale proceeds will be donated to The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund." 

You can make a donation or learn more about her fund at this website: 

Audrey Hepburn's Children's Fund

((Source: Reuters))

~S

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - A.H.

OMFG: Inside Movie Scoop

So....a little birdy told me that Robert Zemeckis should be making a Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2!!!

wOOt!

You can also follow this link to a previous post of mine, to see what Jessica Rabbit would look like as a real person: Creepy Spin on Disney Art.
~S

OMFG: Snowman Cartoons

The Christmas season is almost over for this year. So here are some entertaining snowman laughs for you.  Enjoy!

~S

Disney options 'Fallen' books for film.

Disney has optioned rights to "Fallen," a young-adult novel by Lauren Kate that features angels.
My friend Marjorie got me an unreleased copy of this book as I enjoy reading supernatural romance books. So far, I've heard great reviews on this newly released novel!

The book, released in early December, is part of a four-tome series, all of which were included in the deal. The contemporary story centers on an alienated girl torn between two charismatic young men, unaware that they are fallen angels who have battled over her for centuries.

"Twilight" comparisons are inevitable, and angels have been identified as the next trend in young-adult fiction with vampire and werewolf tales having inundated the market. "Fallen" and titles like Becca Fitzpatrick's "Hush, Hush," which was moved from a 2010 publication date to this past October, present angels as otherworldly hotties who are immortal and possess bad-boy charm. "Fallen" is the first cherubic title to receive major Hollywood attention.

Alot of people are second guessing how Disney will do " Dark and seductive", when we are used to seeing "Cheery and bright" from them. Will Disney do this book justice? Or will they break the mold so to speak if they make this book come to life the right way. Guess we will wait and see, dates have not been released as to when this movie will come out but I am definatly looking forward to seeing how this pans out.

Here's a quick preview of what the book is about:

There's something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori.



Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price's attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He's the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move.


Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce--and goes out of his way to make that very clear--she can't let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her.


Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic, Fallen is a page turning thriller and the ultimate love story.

(info from Hollywoodreporter.com, article by Boris Kit)
 
-Nat

OMFG: Charlie Sheen Arrested Again

This guy needs a new hobby.

Charlie Sheen was arrested in Colorado Christmas morning during a domestic violence incident.

He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, menacing and criminal mischief and was being held with no bond, according to a news release from the Aspen Police Dept. TMZ reports that Sheen told law enforcement that his wife, Brooke Mueller, was the aggressor and that he was just defending himself.

Sources: LA Times Blog & TMZ.com

~S

OMFG: Christmas Across The World

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas everyone! I wanted to share with you some pictures of Christmas trees around the world. I thought it was interesting to see... 

This first pic is of the world's largest x-mas tree display that rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy. It is made up of about 500 lights connected by 40,000 feet of wire. The 'tree' is a modern marvel for an ancient city.

 Even in it's humblest attire, aglow beside a tiny chapel in Germany's Karwendel mountains, a Christmas tree is a wondrous site.

Venice's Murano Island is home to the tallest glass tree in the world. Sculpted by master glass blower Simone Cenedese, the artist Christmas tree is a modern reflection of the holiday season.

A Christmas tree befitting Tokyo's nighttime neon display is projected onto the exterior of the Grand Prince Hotel.

In Paris, even the Christmas trees are chic! With its monumental dome, plus 10 stories of lights and high fashion, it's no surprise this show-stopping department stores draws more visitors than the Eiffel Tower.

Moscow celebrates Christmas according to the Russian Orthodox calendar on Jan. 7th.

Now, coming back home...the capitol tree in Washington, D.C., is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. schoolchildren. 

Finally, my personal favorite of the pics is from an unknown location. 

I hope you all enjoyed! ~S

p.a.t.t. - Eclectica

Happy Christmahanukwanzaka!  This started out as a custom mix for a new friend, but as I was working on it I realized I needed to share this with all my friends. It's got a really chill first track, then it picks up with a couple breaks tracks, gets a lil funky and fun before Jams Dean gets on the mic with his word on 'chicago girls'. Then comes some sweet dubstep to rock the subs followed up with some rare d'n'b from the p.a.t.t. An eclectic mix of electronica... eclectica.



Roscoe (Beyond The Wizard Remix) - Midlake
Chaka Demus (Ben Bones Remix) - Jamie T
Stand (Golden Silvers Remix) - Othello Woolf
Radiates - Primary 1 & Riton
Heart Skipped A Beat (Jams Dean Chicago Girls Remix) - The XX
J. Doe - Joy Orbison
Dressed To Digress (Nero Remix) - Boy Crisis
How You Like Me Now? (Joker Radio Edit) - The Heavy
Sun To Me (Emalkay Remix) - Faithless
Hip Hop (Nujax Remix) - Dead Prez
Do You (PANTyRAiD Remix) - Freeland
Where Is My Mind (Bassnectar Remix) - The Pixies
Wishing On A Star (Urban Shakedown Mix) - 88.3 feat. Lisa May
Ready Or Not (Aphrodite Remix) - The Fugees
Pre 63 (Akasha's Post Modern Mix) - Groove Armada

--p.a.t.t.

Self Music #2

Merry Christmas Eve! Here are some more sElf tunes for ya!

This first one is called "Brooklyn", and is an online B-Side, it has some great swelling harmonies, awesome lyrics and a sweet guitar solo in the middle. Download and rock, then contemplate when you are gonna change your name to M.C. Somethin'.

"I'm taking a train to Brooklyn, I'm gonna learn how to rhyme."

Download Here

Next up, we got "Grow Up" off of Ornament and Crime. "Grow Up" has some great vocal stylings reminiscent of the Beach Boys and some killer drum patterns.

"Is your ordinary life turning out like it should?"

Download Here

~MarK~

Radiohead to record NEW ALBUM in January.

There’s been a lot of speculation on Radiohead’s next album. Would it ever be recorded? Or would be just get digital tracks, EP’s or whatever made the press. Ed O’Brien confirmed that a new Radiohead album is in the making.

~Steph Geezy~

2010 Warped Tour Bands Announced

We promised you that OMFG would be following the 2010 Warped Tour!!!!  The first wave of bands has been announced.  A few personal favorites are:  The Flatliners, Andrew W.K., Reel Big Fish, Motion City Soundtrack, Dillenger Escape Plan, The Casualties, Sum 41, Set Your Goals, and Fake Problems.  Check out the full lineup here and dates/cities here.  

Keep your eyes peeled for more 2010 Warped Tour news here at OMFG!



Fozzy

Envolver + Black Strip - Michael Woods

I stole this image off Michael Woods' myspace page. I normally wouldn't do that, but most of the pics I found of Michael searching images made him look like a douchebag.  I hope he's not a douchebag, because I like some of his housier stuff. With his remix of deadmau5's "Strobe", the "Yemba/Wobble" EP, and... a new EP "Envolver" dropping today, Woods is hot right now.

The A-side, "Envolver" is a solid Tech House track, but I favored the B-side, "Black Strip" myself.

   Michael Woods 'Envlover'  by  michaelwoods

   Michael Woods 'Black Strip'  by  michaelwoods

 Buy the EP on beatport!!

--p.a.t.t.

OMFG - RIP Brittany Murphy

TMZ just reported:
Brittany Murphy died early this morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived, multiple sources tell TMZ.
She was 32.

A 911 call was made at 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack, the Los Angeles City Fire Department tells TMZ.

We're told Murphy was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival.


Sources tell TMZ Brittany Murphy's mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. We're told when paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center -- several miles away -- and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

We're told the LA County Coroner's is picking up Murphy's body from Cedars later today and will launch a death investigation.

Story developing ...

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0aG2H9bUB


~S

Yemba - Michael Woods & Ant Brooks + Dr Diego

 Ready to shake off that cold weather? Wake up and stretch! That's what these new remixes of "Yemba" make me feel like. The Michael Woods remix has an awesome bassline, that sweet horn, and some great builds. Dr. Diego's mix is a little more electro with a funkier bassline. Both solid tracks, go pick 'em up on beatport.com!

These are also getting big support from Radio 1!

   Michael Woods & Ant Brooks - "Yemba (Michael Woods Re-Edit)"  by  michaelwoods

   Michael Woods & Ant Brooks - "Yemba (Dr Diego Remix)"  by  michaelwoods

--p.a.t.t.

Get more Michael Woods, more Anthony Brooks

Where Is My Mind - The Pixies (Bassnectar Remix)

I really don't think I need to hype this track. Just get it!

Get more Pixies, more Bassnectar
--p.a.t.t.

Change Of Heart - El Perro del Mar (Robyn's Rakamonie Remix)

 El Perro del Mar is a Swedish (?) group playing French pop. Their newest album 'Love Is Not Pop' just released here in the US. I'm really diggin this Robyn remix they're giving away for free. Chill wave meets french pop female vocals, sweet. El Perro Del Mar hits the North American roads in February 2010 together with friend Taken By Trees. For tour dates and more kool Perro info, check here.

Change Of Heart - El Perro del Mar (Robyn's Rakamonie Remix)

--p.a.t.t.

Awesome (feat The Cool Kids) (Men In Skratch Remix) - The Bloody Beetroots

This is a bit heavier than stuff I usually post. But I couldn't help noddin the head to this. Above is the offical vid for the original track. Just cause I hate posting a youtube embed for a song and the vid is just a static image. Booooooring.

Awesome (feat The Cool Kids) (Men In Skratch Remix) - The Bloody Beetroots

Get more Bloody Beetroots, more Men In Skratch

--p.a.t.t.

Radiates - Riton & Primary1

 

If you haven't caught this yet, I highly urge you to check it out. It slipped past me for a couple weeks now. I was really diggin the Joker remix and when the orignal played on my mp3 player, I was like "wait... who did this?" The EP also has Riton's Remix. Really good tune.

Radiates - Riton & Primary1 (Joker Remix)

Get more Riton & Primary1, more Joker
--p.a.t.t.

Fireflies - Owl City + Marlow + ETubbs & Trillbass

Just came across these two dubstep remixes of Adam Young's "Fireflies".  Which is your fave? 

Fireflies - Owl City (Marlow Remix)

Fireflies - Owl City (ETubbs & Trillbass Insomniac Remix)

Get more Owl City, more Trillbass, more Marlow
--p.a.t.t.

Urban Sense EP - Viann

If you like deadmau5, then you should definitely check this out. Very well produced tracks here with that heavy, tech filled building sound. I can definitely use this in an early morning set.

   Viann - Urban Sense EP  by  Gung-HoRecordings
According to Urban Dictionary, "Viann : noun. The epitome of men. Often she is mistaken as a goddess, only to be discovered as the most beautiful mortal on earth. She is..Viann." 

--p.a.t.t.

100 Best Songs of the Decade by RollingStone

Best songs of the 00's!  What cha think?

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/31248926/100_best_songs_of_the_decade

Here are the top 5:
1 Gnarls Barkley — "Crazy"
2 Jay-Z — "99 Problems"
3 Beyoncé — "Crazy in Love"
4 Outkast — "Hey Ya!"
5 M.I.A. — "Paper Planes"

~Steph Geezy~

Are You Looking - Meat Katie vs. Friends Of Mine

 

"I know its a bit different to what i normal do......" is exactly what Mark Pember aka Meat Katie said about this track. Yeah, it's definitely a notch up the pop scale from Mark's usual productions. Its a cheeky Meat Katie refix of a track originally written by breakthrough Australian duo "Friends of  Mine" - one half of which is Lot49 recording artist Jono Fernandes who is most certainly a friend of ours!  It's definitely getting a lot of love on the comments, even being hailed as a crossover anthem!

Are You Looking - Meat Katie vs. Friends Of Mine 


--p.a.t.t.

Strobe - deadmau5 (Michael Woods Remix)

Yummmm. So tasty. I love the taste of deadmau5 in the morning. Here's a special preview of the Strobe EP released this last Sunday on beatport. Michael Woods takes it and goes even more progressive, more atmosphere on his remix which we are able to feature a small clip for you.

   Deadmau5 - "Strobe (Michael Woods Remix)" - Mau5trap  by  michaelwoods


Go check out the Strobe release on beatport. Plump DJs come at you with a glitched out breaks remix and DJ Marky & S.P.Y. roll it up into a hot drum & bass remix.

--p.a.t.t.

OM(ovies)FG - New aLiCe In wOnDeRlAnD Trailer

Here is a pretty good new trailer for the new aLiCe In wOnDeRlAnD movie, enjoy!:
 
You can also click here: Alice post from July 23rd to view another trailer. 
~S

Everybody Got Young - Popular Damage (Fukkk Offf Remix)

Popular Damage are back in the inbox, giving away a track from their latest EP "The Royal Fly". "Everybody Got Young" gets remix treatment from Fukkk Offf. Even though I'm finally starting to get tired of electro... I still liked this one. It's got the cute brit chick vocal, but kinda brooding bass-filled electro line. Good collab.


Everybody Got Young - Popular Damage (Fukkk Offf Remix)

-- p.a.t.t.

OMFG - Despicable Me

This movie looks great and I can't wait for it to come out! We saw the trailer for it when we went to go see The Christmas Carol 3-D. It stars Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Jemaine Clement. Need I say more?

~MarK~

Sun To Me - Faithless (Emalkay Remix)

Really diggin this one lately. Some Faithless fans are definitely giving it a thumbs down because it's Faithless... rawked hard to a nasty dub bass line. I can understand their feelings. But I've been listening to Rollo & Sister Bliss since they worked on Pet Shop Boy's remix album 'Disco 2' and this is probably one of my favorite Faithless remixes. Thanks to Emalkay for giving this one away, watch out for more to come! (Thanks to GetDarker.com!)

Sun To Me (Emalkay Remix) - Faithless




--p.a.t.t.

GALACTUS/DJ - What'cha Say About That?

Sneaking around in the shadows is GALACTUS/DJ. Here is the new Promo Vid and Mp3. Look out for more to come.

Get the MP3 from MediaFire HERE: http://www.mediafire.com/?dmdk11nntg5

~MarK~

2 Skinnee J's - Acoustic Tell All Brawl

It looks like the boys of 2 Skinnee J's are doing an acoustic show in New York. They are having the show at BB Kings. This is where Grav3y and I saw them play their farewell show.
Looks like it's gonna be a fun one! WISH I COULD GO!

www.2sj.com
~Mark~

A Very Punk Rock X-Mas!

You're favorite Georgia punkers, Karbomb, will be playing a special Holiday show at Tasty World in Athens on December 18.  Joined by Thunderchief, Wavepool, and So It Goes, this show will be sweeter than a candy cane and dirtier than the coal you're getting in your stocking!


Check out Karbomb here.
Check out Thunderchief here.
Check out Wavepool here.
Check out So It Goes here.

Vans Warped Tour gearing up for 2010

It's never too early to plan your summer shenanigans.  Celebrating it's 16th anniversary, the Vans warped tour will be here in Atlanta on July 26th.  We'll keep you updated here at OMFG as bands start to confirm throughout the year.

-FOZZY

Toll Tunnel Under East Atlanta Proposed By DOT

An idea for a new toll tunnel connecting GA 400 to I-675 was proposed by the DOT to private investors at a conference last week.  The tunnel would have an access point towards the downtown area but would eventually be a surface road closer to the south of the city towards I-675.  Although this is only a pitched idea, local communities are standing up and speaking out against it.  You can check out the full story here.


-FOZZY