Fever Pitch?

AMC's Mad is one of the best shows on Tv (don't believe me check the amount of Emmy's, and for a cable show at that). For those out of the loop, Mad Men tells the story of the creation of the "American Dream", that is the myth created by Madison Avenue ad men. The story focuses on amoral hard drinking businessman Don Draper. While Draper cheats on his wife and is a liar, he is an enigmatic man who loves his children, has an intense work ethic, prefers the old-fashioned way of doing business and puts the clients before profit. The show, now in its third season, has steadily increased in popularity as it cleaned up at the Golden Globes and Emmy the last two years. It has been a critic's favorite since the beginning now it is inspiring pop culture and has partially brought about return of mid-century fashion and mid-century inspired ads. It has been spoofed on SNL and even Sesame Street ha spoofed it.

Catch it Sundays on AMC at 9.

Okay, so I have an obsession...

Grizzly Bear, a Brooklyn band is my favorite obsession these days. The folk cum electro rock band features songs that mix peppy melodies and Ed Droste's soaring falsetto with electronic instruments I can't even name, two or three awesome electrical guitarists, and some darn good drum work. It's like nothing you've ever heard. Oh, and their videos aren't too shabby either. "Ready, Able", directed by Allison Schulnik, is the latest single and has one of the most amazing uses of stop-motion animation anywhere. "Ready, Able" is a incredibly complex song. It features a string and harp ensemble, add in Droste's haunting voice, incredible guitar, and remarkable drums and it's magic.


the video for "Two Weeks", my favorite song as of now, could win the award for creepiest video. Patrick Daughters, my favorite music video director, using some awesome special effects and a subtle but effective slow motion effect, makes an incredible video that sticks with you. Victoria Lagrand, of Beach House, lends her beautiful voice to song; but it's the unique choral-esqe singing (the entire band adds vocals)that captures you. The incredible climax will have humming the song all day.