Two big news bits.
First off, Chicago was just fabulous. We spoke at a headlining event for Northwestern University’s Sex Week. Though we managed to sound delirious in a preview in NU Intel and rambly in a recap in North By Northwestern, the talk really was a blast — the audience was eager to laugh and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Thanks so much to everyone who came! And to our gallant volunteers, MJ and Hillary! Good times.
The other Very Important Announcement: Stuff Hipsters Hate and brilliant start-up Nabewise have teamed up to present the Brooklyn Album Bash! We’re unspeakably excited. Basically, we got sick of Empire State of Mind and all those other silly Manhattan-centric tunes and decided Brooklyn needs an anthem of its own. So we’re hosting a contest for unsigned Brooklyn bands. The challenge is to pen the definitive Brooklyn anthem. The prize? A sweet 10 hour recording session at Let ‘Em In studio in Park Slope.
The four finalists (I’m skipping over some steps here so do visit the link) will perform, battle-of-the-bands style, on Sunday, June 5, at Glasslands Gallery in Williamsburg, and yes, I’ve already picked out my dress. So. Pumped.