This is the first, and hopefully not last, guest column by Dan. Photos and Video by Heath.

Our timing couldn’t have been any better. The three of us high-tailed it to the Diamond Ballroom, worried that the fellas in Black Rebel Motorcycle Club might be half-way through their set list by the time our procrastinating asses got there. We made it in the venue, and bought some tasty beverages. When my vodka and tonic hit my taste buds, the lights went down, the smoke machine came up, and the opening chords of “Took Out a Loan” rattled my gut. I had hoped that that would be the gig that would quench the rock n’ roll drought around these parts, and they didn’t disappoint.

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Due to technical difficulties Lucas is being substituted by me for this weeks New Tuesday posting.

These are the nine albums Hypeful feels are worth mentioning. I personally will be getting the White Stripes and Polyphonic Spree albums. If you feel I missed any notable releases, please let me know.

White Stripes - Icky Thump
MP3: Icky Thump

Polyphonic Spree - Fragile Army
MP3: Section 23 (Get Up And Go)
MP3: Section 29 (Light To Follow)

Art Brut - It’s a Bit Complicated
MP3:I Will Survive

Digitalism - Idealism
MP3: Zdarlight

Chromeo - Fancy Footwork
MP3: Fancy Footwork

Fridge - The Sun
MP3:Oram

The Aliens - Astronomy For Dogs
MP3: Rox

Rocky Votolato - The Brag and Cuss
MP3: Postcard From Kentucky

Memphis - A Little Place in the Wilderness

Having already been released in the UK last October and receiving heaps of attention, San Fransisco rockers Scissors For Lefty finally released their debut album Underhanded Romance here in the states last week. The Brits’ adoration of the band is understandable - Scissors For Lefty deliver catchy dance rock that is simliar to Franz Ferdinand and Kaiser Chiefs. Eenie Meenie Records’ decision to release Underhanded Romance last weeks is also understandable, as the album is filled with upbeat and addictive tracks that make it perfect for summertime spinning.

MP3: Scissors For Lefty - “Ghetto Ways”
MP3: Scissors For Lefty - “Lay Down Your Weapons”

Both from Eeniemeenie.com

With Apple unleashing the iPhone and Microsoft releasing Surface , touchable electronics are getting a lot of attention this year. So, it’s somewhat surprising that not more has been said after Björk introduced the ReacTable, a key element of her current “Volta” tour, for the first time to a mainstream audience at this year’s Coachella Festival. Developed in Spain, the device is intended to be operated by several musicians who share control of the instrument by moving and caressing objects on a luminous table. For a better understanding of just how cool and futuristic the ReacTable is, check out this video demonstration:

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I finally got around to updating the Mika concert review from earlier this week with more photos and some videos from the show. Just wanted to give you the heads up in case you haven’t gotten your Mika fill.