This month marks the 10th anniversary of the world’s first MP3 player - the MPMan F10 (pictured above). The tragically named MPMan F10 was a landmark invention that laid the groundwork for modern gadgetry (and serves as an excellent reminder of just how super-sexy and amazing today’s iPods are…). Manufactured by Korea’s Saehan Information Systems, the device was launched in March of 1998 at CeBIT, and went on sale in the Summer for $250. The player featured 32MB of flash memory (which could be upgraded to 64MB via mail-in scheme), connected to PCs via parallel port, and had a miniscule LCD for playback info.

MP3:
Add - “We Have the Technology”

The new trailer for The Incredible Hulk debuted this week, giving audiences a first look at the Jade Giant, Abomination, and a flick that will probably be more about smashing stuff than Ang Lee’s cinematic meditation on emotional repression. What do you think? Can the Not-So-Jolly Green Giant compete with The Dark Knight and Iron Man this summer?

MP3s:
Can - “I’m So Green”
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers - “Green and Dumb”

VIDEO:

While it’s not something you’d want to write inside of a Hallmark Valentine, the title of this new Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s song is certainly good for a chuckle. “Hello Vagina” is a b-side from the group’s forthcoming album, Animal!, and the song is actually much more dark and lovely than the grin-inducing title would suggest (Heaven’s Gate references, anyone?). Check it out below!

MP3:
Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s - “Hello Vagina”

The trailer for Lost Boys 2: The Tribe (why not Lost Boys 2: Vampire Weekend?!?) has hit the internets - a sequel that is so surprising, it made Corey Haim weep. Based on this preview, it looks like the sequel’s main ingredients are motorcycles, skateboarding, vampires, and Corey Feldman - which means this flick is gonna be mega-rad or 2008’s Snakes On A Plane. Judge for yourself below.

MP3s:
Gerard McMann - “Cry Little Sister (Theme from The Lost Boys)”
The Thrills - “Whatever Happened to Corey Haim?”

VIDEO:

A brand-new Take-Away Show featuring Dappled Cities has been released courtesy of La Blogotheque. This one features the Aussies in Downtown San Francisco, on a playground, and in front of a church. The results, as always, are worth your time. Check out the performances after the jump!

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