GeekSugar

Spotted: Weezer Playing Tap Tap Revenge!

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:01:36 -0800

It looks like Weezer is more than happy to be a part of iPhone app history; not only did they come out with a Christmas version of Tap Tap Revenge, the band plays the game, too!

This photo was snapped of the guys taking a break from playing in a Los Angeles studio last Friday. I've loved the band a long time (the original arbiters of geek chic, you know), and now that I see that they practice what they preach, I have re-fallen for them.

Image Courtesy of Chris McPherson

Weezer Joins Tap Tap Revenge For Christmas App!

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:00:41 -0800

If you haven't tried out Tap Tap Revenge yet - the fun iPhone app that uses your iTunes library to challenge you - then now might be the time! One of my all-time favorite bands, Weezer, has released a version of TTR - Christmas-song themed.

The Christmas with Weezer iPhone app is $5 (regular TTR is normally free), but it includes six holiday songs by the band, plus a couple from the most recent Red Album.

It's one way to start rockin' around the Christmas tree.

That Viral Weezer Video, Deconstructed

GeekSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:00:32 -0700

OK, geek confession: I've spent way too much time watching the new Weezer video for "Pork and Beans" and trying to catch all the allusions to viral videos. I'm familiar with most of them, but some I had never seen and had to look up, and some were old favorites - in fact, I think alienated few friends this weekend with bar after bar of "Peanut Butter Jell-ay, Peanut Butter Jell-ay".

Thankfully, video kid Nick McGlynn edited together all of the viral clips that Weezer alludes to, so you don't have to look them all up on YouTube yourself. Nostalgia 2.0!

To see the original Weezer video, just read more.

Weezer's Geekalicious Video: Geekish or Freakish?

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:00:30 -0700

With the new Weezer album cover getting some flack for being a little weird, I have to say that when it comes to their tunes, I'm still a fan. "Pork and Beans" is not only the standout track from their new record, it's also the one song that holds true to their signature sound. And since their album is hitting shelves on June 3, it's only fitting that these guys release a new (and ubergeeky) video.

Thankfully, it's for "Pork and Beans," and it's chock full of YouTube superstars that obviously know a thing or two about how to make it big on the web! I mean really, going from ranting about Britney to being in a Weezer video a la Chris Crocker? The dude has skills. Check out the video and tell me what you think: Geekish or Freakish?

Internet People, We Love You!

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:31:59 -0700

If Weezer's Pork and Beans Internet meme-athon video was not enough for you, then Dan Meth's Internet People just about gets every single Internet phenomena into his animated music video, with a super appropriate title.

I might even like this a little more than P&B, for its sheer vastness of variety.

Forewarning: you will NOT, I repeat NOT, be able to get that song out of your head for hours.

I See Myself Loving the Four Eyes USB Flash Drive

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:05:27 -0700

Aw, yeah. Right when I think I have seen every novelty USB drive (and really started to get tired of them, to tell you the truth), I see this: the Four Eyes USB Flash Drive ($36) from Fred Flare.

Made to look like the black plastic glasses that launched a geek-is-chic craze in accessories (which I'll always associate with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo), the drive holds 2GB and is still thin enough to tote around with you - Fred Flare even recommends using it as a bookmark. Because reading has always been geek chic too, of course.

Death Cab For Cutie Releases iPhone App

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:30:09 -0800

I love that bands are starting to get on the iPhone App bandwagon, like Weezer's Tap Tap Revenge App that they made for Christmas.

Now beloved indie rockers Death Cab for Cutie have created their own app. Totally free, it's a guide to all the info about the band, including the latest news, show schedule, and photos.

I also appreciate its beautiful interface - it shows they get what the iPhone can do and are happy to be a part of it.

Daily Tech: McDonald's in Japan Tests Out Pay-By-Phone Coupons

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:20:57 -0700

McDonald's in Japan will be implementing a new e-coupon system where customers can pay for their order by placing their phone on a RFID reader. - Wired
Now with Google Earth, you can check out new environmental layers that are based on future climate change estimates. - Gizmodo
Here's an entertaining Saturday night Wii game to play with friends. . . Beer Pong for the Wii! - Kotaku
Weezer has just released its video for its new single "Pork and Beans", and it's entirely based on YouTube. - CrunchGear
It's giveaway time! Be sure to log in to your TeamSugar account for your chance to win a Wii Fit! - geeksugar

Geek Tip: Use Rehash to Recycle Your Clothes and Accessories

GeekSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:30:10 -0700

I love thrift store shopping and spring cleaning, oh! And the Internet, so I am more than stoked to have found out about Rehash. Rehash is a recycling website for clothes and accessories, which, like BookMooch, is based on the free trade of used clothes - I put up my 1997 Weezer tour T-shirt, I get your old, worn-in Levis.

This is such an awesome service - with my old clothes, I sometimes resell them (but usually get very little in return) or take them to Goodwill (feels good, though no cool new pieces of clothing in return). This is a rad new option, especially for old pieces I'm done with but want to see in a good home. I love seeing the recently rehashed items on the home page, as well as the ability to add coveted items to your profile, so you can finally get that ironic camping T-shirt out of your rotation!

Source

Guitar Hero 3 Lineup Announced

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 May 2007 13:00:17 -0700

It's only been about a week since the lineup for Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s was announced (yes, for those of you that didn't hear, "Heat Of The Moment" will be available), but game's maker, Activision has announced the lineup for Guitar Hero 3, which will be out this fall. Unlike the 80's edition, which will only be available for Playstation 2, Guitar Hero 3 will be released on the PlayStation 2, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

The lineup for Guitar Hero 3 includes:
Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones
Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins
Sabotage - Beastie Boys
The Metal - Tenacious D
My Name is Jonas - Weezer
Knights of Cydonia - Muse
Cult of Personality - Living Colour
Rock And Roll All Nite - Kiss
School's Out - Alice Cooper
Slow Ride - Fog Hat
Barracuda - Heart

The game will be released this fall.

Source