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New Animal Collective - Early Vinyl Release
We have the list of of locales where you can listen to and pick up the record.
Gem & Jam 2009
Wanna rock? So does Ghostland Observatory, Mad Professor, and members of String Cheese Incident.
Holidays aren't over if you have Sam Adams.
Boston brewery has amazing ice cream recipes for beer and ice cream lovers of all kinds.
Primal Scream Is Coming To Town!
What a Beautiful Future it is.
New Limited Edition EP: Hot Chip With Robert Wyatt & Geese
Set for release on January 27th, you can sample some of the goods over the holiday season.
Gooch Gets A Column
Dave Gooch: the Carrie Bradshaw of The District?
Former Grandaddy Members Perform at SFO
Jason Lytle and Aaron Burtch offer a dulcet surprise for SFO travelers this holiday season.
Dr. Dog : Hooking Up Fans Who Comment on New Video of Austin Performance
Winners will be selected on January 4th, so tune in and comment asap!
Ice Cream Man Video Interview at Art Basel in Miami
MiamiNewTimes.com got some footage of the Ice Cream Man and had some fun with the effects during the editing process.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Music Fest Announces 2009 Lineup
Two weekends may not be enough time to see all the phenomenal offerings of this year's lineup.
Art Basel 2008 in Miami
We hooked up with Nike and the Primary Flight crew to sling cream all over Miami for the largest art event in the country
Ice Cream Man Holiday Party on December 16!
Hey all, this Tuesday, December 16, come out to The Prospector in Long Beach for the Ice Cream Man Holiday Party with The Underground Railroad to Candyland, The Soft Hands and Fast Dragon!
Additions to Noise Pop 2009
Stephen Malkmus, Ra Ra Riot, The Submarines, & many more will take over San Francisco.
L.A. Record, F Yeah Fest and Eagle Rock Fest Host Christmas Party: Toys 4 Tots & Blanket Drive
Lending musical gifts for the evening are Blank Blue, Entrance, & Underground Railroad to Candyland.
Flaming Lips Curate Final Day of ATP NY 2009
The trifecta is now complete.
Master P's "Ice Cream Man" Gold Sales Award Auctioned On eBay
Showing off this piece of "Ice Cream Man" memorabilia will make 'em say Uuuhhhhhh...na na na na.
Chromeo Featured On Live From Daryl's House With Daryl Hall
Electrofunk playboys appear on the recording legend's music webcast.
The Homeless World Cup in Melbourne
People in difficult situations around the world get together to play soccer and hopefully better their lives.
Initial Lineup Announcement For Langerado
The Florida fest has moved to Miami for 2009 and brings with it Death Cab For Cutie, Snoop Dogg, Ryan Adams and more
Pavement Re-Release Brighten The Corners
The new double disc offers enough previously unreleased tracks to feel like a whole new album.
Ice Cream Vendors Convention in Orlando
For the third time in the last four years I make it out to the International Association of Ice Cream Vendors Convention
Tonight: Noel '08 presents The Monolators, The Henry Clay People and The Valley Arena
Alex's Bar is hosting the yuletide event to kick off your week. What are you waiting for?
Neko Case To Release "Middle Cyclone"
March 3rd, 2009 will mark Case's first studio release since the acclaimed "Fox Confessor Brings The Flood".
Ice Cream Man Merch - New Shirts!
Hey everybody! We have some brand new shirts in our merch section, check 'em out!
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo in Orlando
How much fun can you have at the world's largest convention for Amusement Parks?
Orange County's Ice Cream War, featuring the World-Famous Balboa Bar.
Two writers, two ice parlors, one debate.... Who will triumph?
ATP NY 2009 Announced
The festival has changed it's dates and already has a banging lineup: Animal Collective, comedy from David Cross, Atlas Sound, and Suicide, just to name a few.
Noise Pop 2009
San Francisco hosts their annual scavenger hunt for music culture fun.
Matt Pond PA and The Freeep
Free is good. Matt Pond PA is even better. The two combined is irresistible.
Ice Cream Man : The Movie
The Santa Fe Film Festival will feature epic tale of Matt Allen and his vision for the Ice Cream Man.
Scooping Under The Influence
Milk Chocolate Guinness Ice Cream: have yourself a pint of the stuff.
Launch: DigForFire.tv
The best in music documentaries for free. Can you dig?
Thanksgiving : Baskin Robbin's Offers The Turkey Cake
Bringing you more bird to gobble gobble.
Google's New Themes Feature Ice Cream People
Offering a personalized touch to your Gmail, the "candy" theme pays homage to our favorite treat around - ice cream.
Tokyo Rockabilly Club in Yoyogi Park
More interesting reporting from our traveling photographer
Radiohead + Japanese TV = Super Awesomeness
12 Camera Angles. The User Can Switch Between All 12 While The Video is Playing.
Belle & Sebastian Release BBC Sessions
Great Scots! Belle and Sebastian showcase their early career via BBC Radio.
Disney Children's Hospital in Orlando
While at the Ice Cream Vendors Convention I stopped by Disney Kid's Hospital to (sorta) sling some cream
Umphrey’s McGee Innovative Pre-Order Campaign for New Album, Mantis due out January 20, 2009
The more people pre-order the album, the more stuff those people will get.
New Bronx Album Release.
Punk rockers The Bronx, from Los Angeles, released their third album yesterday.
iCandy Beta Rolled Out - Get your Web Cams Ready!
iCandy is a nifty new visual and physical interface for computers. You can play music files, video files, visit websites, link to photo galleries, etc...
Webcomics Wednesday: Dinosaur Comics!
This may be my favorite webcomic. Not just because it features dinosaurs, I swear!
Barack Obama Grabs Headlines Across The Globe
Obama's victory is not just our own - even international newspapers join in boasting America's unique political triumph this year.
"Yes We Did!" Limited Edition Shepard Fairey Prints
There's only 5000 limited edition prints, available beginning Sat, Nov 8, but you can get a FREE sticker!
Halloween in New Orleans
What better place to spend a few days around Halloween than New Orleans?
For Cheap Or For Free
Brace yourself. The Henry Clay People have returned with a new album to rock your socks off - in audio and in person.
Music To Vote To...
DJ Z-Trip and Shepard Fairey have created a compilation to help you rock out - like many other Americans have - for Obama.
Rock The Vote Hands Out FREE MP3's for Voting
All of us at Ice Cream Man enjoy music thoroughly. Especially when the free tracks include: Menomena, Michael Franti, and Marron 5. Just to name few.
Free Ice Cream From Ben & Jerry's Today
Go out and vote today and then swing by B&J's for a free scoop. Everybody wins!
Hats Off To You!
Donate your unwanted hats and Halloween headpieces to put smiles on the faces of Canadian children with cancer. The Hat Drive ends Dec. 1st.
A little bit of Italy in California!
Aroma di Roma in Long Beach, California offers up amazing gelato and other frozen desserts.
Need to find place to donate 1000 ice creams around Brooklyn
It was cold and wet during CMJ and we've got 1000 ice creams leftover we need to give away
King of 31 Flavors might be the next Leader of the Free World!
Barack Obama's first job was scooping ice cream at Baskin-Robins.
Playstation Pro AST Dew Tour in Orlando
Ice Cream Man gets to see some "sick" skateboarding and BMX riding in Orlando. And Dolly Parton!
Experts Find That Ice Cream Tastes Better When Licked!
Don't stop licking!
Oct. 28: HELLoween at The Prospector in Long Beach!
Forcefield ON, Repeater, and The Valley Arena howl into Halloween with MJ's "Thriller", Joy Division, and The Misfits.
Nov. 8-9: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2008 in Austin, TX
Because Austin can't stop - won't stop - bringing the noise. They've got: Minus the Bear, Bad Brains, Clipse, The National, Bishop Allen and Deerhoof (just to name a few).
Free Cream at Playstation Pro AST Dew Tour this weekend in Orlando
We're back in Florida to sling a couple thousand creams this weekend. Keep a look out for Newt!
Webcomic Wednesday: Pictures For Sad Children
Hey everybody! We're going to start featuring a webcomic (or possibly other weird stuff) once a week for your enjoyment. This is your first taste.
Izzy's Ice Cream
The second of Brigid's St. Paul ice cream highlights is here!
Band of Horses Added to Bridge School Benefit
As if this 22nd annual benefit concert wasn't good enough, Band of Horses will contribute their sound to Saturday's lineup.
Ice Cream Crew Member Enjoys Bacon Fat Ice Cream
With mini corn dogs. That's right.
Van Morrison to Feature "Astral Weeks" at the Hollywood Bowl
Van the Man is coming to town for two nights in November - this time, the cameras are rolling.
Grand Ole Creamery
New crew member Brigid starts the first of a series of ice cream reviews with one her hometown favorites.
Mother's Cookies Out of Business
Not only has the world lost Circus Animals and Cookie Parade, hundreds of workers abruptly lost their jobs
BRMC Added to the 2nd Annual Clean Air Clear Stars Festival in Pioneertown
Pioneertown's Pappy & Harriet's helps save the environment one band at a time.
Free Yr Radio Miami coming Monday, Oct. 6 with The Walkmen!
In support of WVUM, the final installment of the free concert series is coming soon, so get there!
Six Flags Magic Mountain is getting a new wooden roller coaster, Terminator
That’s right, Psyclone is gone and Terminator from Great Coasters International will open around Memorial Day 2009
Sunday - University by the Sea in Long Beach
Over 30 bands are playing for the Schooled in Song benefit at the corner of 1st and Linden.
Delta Nove & Friends Take Over Long Beach
Come on, feel the noise and add some funk to your hump day. Delta Nove has exactly what you need to kick your mid-week sorrows with their Collab Lab series at Blue Café.
Fly to South by Southwest for Cheap
Ok...i know it's still almost 6 months away but JetBlue has some cheap flights
Free Yr Radio - Costa Mesa - Saturday!
Hey Southern California, Free Yr Radio has finally made it out here and it's a good one. Jamie Lidell at the Urban Outfitters in Costa Mesa!
Free Gold Watch and Vice Magazine Magic Party in LV
Camino and the Sin City crew get a taste of what it's like slingin' cream.
Zigabid Launches Beta - Lets Buyers and Sellers Negotiate Ticket Prices
It's a pretty interesting idea. Hopefully it takes off.
This Weekend: 4th Annual Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven Campout in Pioneertown!
This year they got Built to Spill, Quasi, Citay and Brant Bjork to play, plus a bunch more
OKC Basketball Team is Officially the Thunder
Also, officially the worst name in basketball, taking the title away from the Heat.
Fifth Annual Ashland Ice Cream Social - 2008
Ice Cream Man and his band of merry men once again shower Ashland with joy.
Radiohead to LIVE Stream The Last Show of American Tour
Radiohead will be broadcasting the last show in Santa Barbara, CA via the help of producer Nigel Godrich.
Founders of F Yeah Fest Beaten Up By Security at Radiohead
This stuff really bums me out. ICM friend Sean Carlson and Phil Hoelting were seriously assaulted outside the Hollywood Bowl. And the cops did nothing.
Ice Cream Man at Billionaire Boys Club and After the Jump Fest
While in NYC Ice Cream Man stopped by the Ice Cream store and After the Jump for a days work.
End of the Road Festival in England
If you're around England in mid September, go hang out in the Tree Gardens with Calexico, Conor Oberst, Dirty Three, Mountain Goats, Low, and dozens more.
Help Save F*ck Yeah Fest!
The F Yeah crew is in debt, so they're having a benefit show tomorrow night, Aug 12 at 6th St. Warehouse.
Welcome Cache Agency to the Ice Cream Man Family
If you're in need of Photographic Representation or Licensing, check out Cache Agency
Opening of LeSportsac's Newest Store in Wicker Park, Chicago!
Ice Cream Man and crew give away free popsicles to the people of Chicago for the grand opening of the LeSportsac store in Wicker Park.
Nike Sportswear Presents: 88 BOADRUM
88 drummers, 88 minutes. Starting at 8:08 on August 8 (you get where we're going with this yet?).
Last Batch of ATP NY Tix released
All Tomorrow's Parties is releasing the final block of tickets for their 2008 New York Extravaganza. REPEAT: All Tomorrow's Parties is NOT sold out. Did you hear that in the back row?
Free Yr Radio Seattle this Wednesday 7/23
Hey Seattle, sorry about the Sonics, help heal the wounds with Mudhoney and No Age on Wednesday
Ice Cream Man Sponsor Auction Update
Last night our auction was canceled by ebay. Trying to resolve the issue before heading to Chicago for kid's hospital and Pitchfork Fest
Ice Cream Man's Children's Hospital Tour
Free ice cream goes out to kids and workers in Omaha, Memphis, Philadephia and New York.
U.S. Air Guitar Championships - L.A. Regional
The Rock Ness Monster? Wow.
Ice Cream Man 2008 Sponsorship Auction!
We need a sponsor to help us give away over 50,000 ice creams this year. Could it be you? Bid now! Auction closes Wednesday, July 16th at 6 EDT.
It's 7-11, Free Slurpee Day!
Get yourself to your neighborhood 7-Eleven today for a free Slurpee
P.E.A.C.E. Scooter on the last leg of its trip
Alix has been driving her scooter around the country creating the world's biggest peace sign in the process. She's 3200 miles away from finishing.
Best Ice Cream Sandwiches in New York
Anybody know the best ice cream sandwich in your town?
Stimulus Package July 4th Party in Brooklyn, need help
myopenbar.com presents a Super awesome July Fourth party with Ponytail, Marnie Stern, Power Douglas, Indian Jewelry, and a bunch more at The Yard in Brooklyn. We need help slinging.
If you're in Long Beach on the 4th...
Come get free ice cream at Kafe Neo at 4th & Temple around 3pm
ATP New York Adds More Artists
Bob Mould, Les Savy Fav, Bardo Pond and more join the festivities
Ice Cream People - They're Real!
Danielle interviews the creator of icecreampeople.org and gets the skinny on the elusive creatures
Ice Cream Man's BBQ tour
barbecue, barbecue, barbecue
Listen to the new Sigur Ros album online
Over at SigurRos.com they're streaming the new album
F Yeah Tour begins!
Tomorrow, June 17 the F Yeah Tour launches in Baltimore with Matt & Kim, Death Set, Monotonix & Team Robespierre
Free Yr Radio - !!! in Columbus - June 14
Come out to Columbus, OH on Saturday for some free ice cream and a free show from !!!
Bonnaroo 2008 Preview - Interview with Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam
Michael and Anastasia get a chance to attend a press conference with Metallica drummer Ulrich and Pearl Jam guitartist McCready before the huge event
Bonnaroo Kickoff Party TONIGHT - Presented by Onitsuka Tiger and Going.com
If you're gonna be in Tennessee preparing for 'roo, make sure to come by this FREE event and get some ice cream
Ice Cream Man has a new Ice Cream Truck!
We decided to upgrade this year because Bessie wouldn't make it around the country again. Say hello to Newt
Funky Kidz: Funk Versions of Kids Songs
Is it funk music for kids or kids music for funk lovers?
Ice Cream Man Has a New Press Kit!
Our 2008 press kit is now available in print-ready PDF.
We <3 Long Beach Neighborhood BBQ
Is Long Beach, CA the perfect place for a BBQ?
Treasure Island Festival Announces Lineup - Raconteurs and Justice Headline
presale tickets go on sale May 29, the show is Sept 20 & 21. Other acts include: Tegan & Sara, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, Spiritualized, Hot Chip and Goldfrapp
Free Yr Radio Boston - Go to it!
TONIGHT, May 21 go see White Williams at Urban Outfitters in Boston as part of Free Yr Radio. And get free ice cream!
Ice Cream Social at the Children's Hospital of Orange County
James and Gooch deliver a freezer full of treats to patients, staff and family members of Orange County's most prominent children's hospital!
People Who Inspire Us: Mick Orlosky
Mick takes great photos at great shows
Lucent L'Amour in L.A.
Vaudevillian debauchery in the city of angels.
R.I.P. Irv Robbins
One half of Baskin-Robbins passed away late Monday at 90 years old.
Metallica Record Store Day Instore Signing at Rasputin Music
Paige does some impromptu slinging at Rasputin during Record Store Day 2008
2008 Anthem Magazine Pool Party!
The weekend of Coachella, the Ice Cream Crew headed out to the desert for Anthem's La Fiesta de Fiestas and partied!
Duran Duran On Tour - Win a Free Copy of Their Latest Release - Red Carpet Massacre!
If you're in the L.A. area, check out their show this Sunday at the Nokia Theatre.
Jimmy Dean Pancake & Sausage on a Stick, Now With Chocolate Chips!
seriously...
Radiohead Creates Carbon Friendly Blog
For a long time Radiohead has been closely watching their impact on the globe. Now they are helping their fans become conscious to ["new technologies and a fresh way of thinking"](http://www.radiohead.com/themostgiganticflyingmouthforsometime/)
Wolf Parade's New Album Titled Announced - At Mount Zoomer
Wolf Parade's Sophomore album has finally been named officially!
Monolith Fest Announces 2008 Lineup
Neko Case, TV on the Radio, Avett Bros., Justice and a bunch of other great bands at Red Rocks, Sept. 13-14
HARD Summer Festival Presale Tickets Available
If you liked HARD NYE, check out Dim Mak's summer fest. N.E.R.D., MSTRKRFT, Kid Sister, Spank Rock, Steve Aoki, A-Trak and more
Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night - TONIGHT
It's not free, but still pretty cheap. Go by Baskin-Robbins from 5-10pm tonight for 31 cent scoops. And donate to your local fire department.
Virgin Mobile Festival Lineup Announced
BALTIMORE (April 28, 2008) –The 3rd Virgin Mobile Festival, which takes place August 9 - 10, will ignite an eclectic, compelling group of music acts at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Iggy & The Stooges, Paramore, Chuck Berry, The Black Keys and Wilco are among those joining previously announced headliners.
Eric Pulido of Midlake Launches His Own Coffee
Yeah, you read that right, Cappulido Coffee, all free trade coffee
L.A. Tonight! No Age, Yeasayer, The Death Set, Free Blood @ The L.A. Ukranian Center
Those of you not out in the desert should definitely check out this show, only $8!
Ice Cream Man Cover Story in The District
Check out the nice story on ICM and the Crew in The District this week.
All Tomorrow's Parties in New York curated by My Bloody Valentine
ATP returns to the US for their first festival since ATP Pacific in 2004, which happened to be the first festival Ice Cream Man ever slang at!
Check out our full page ad in Spin Magazine and register for an ice cream social!
Spin's May issue is available today, check it out and see our ad!
The Night Marchers Stream New Album
The Night Marchers announce 'See You In Magic' full album stream just in time for its 4/22 release date. Go listen NOW!
Fidotrust Fest in Long Beach Begins!
April 17-20 is the Long Beach centered music festival, plus the Grand Prix!
Today is National High Five Day!
Celebrate the most congratulatory holiday of the year by giving a high five to everyone you see!
Ice Cream for Breakfast!
People News reports "Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reportedly let their children eat ice cream for breakfast."
Austin City Limits Lineup Announced
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Foo Fighters, David Byrne, John Fogerty, Beck and Manu Chao top the eclectic lineup for this year's fest
National Record Store Day this Saturday - Instores at Fingerprints
Head to Fingerprints in Long Beach this Saturday and check out Silversun Pickups, Limbeck and a signing by Rob Halford of Judas Priest!
Sub Pop 20th Anniversary - SP20 Festival
The initial lineup has been announced for SP20 and includes Mudhoney, Wolf Parade, Flight of the Conchords, Green River, Iron & Wine
Ice Cream Stick Ship Sails To England
From a Reuters report on Yahoo! A viking ship made of all ice cream sticks set sail on Tuesday
Jenn Gooch - Aritst/Musician, No Relation (Probably) to Crewmember Dave Gooch
I was cruising the internet and stumbled across another Gooch. Turns out, she's a good artist. Turns out, she's a charming banjo player too.
Lollapalooza Initial Lineup Announced
Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco and The Raconteurs headline