Interview: MTV's I Just Want My Pants Back Music Supervisor

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Soundtrack had the opportunity to sit down with Nic Harcourt for an insightful interview. Nic just wrapped up music supervising the new MTV show I Just Want My Pants Back and is currently in the midst of working on another one as well as outside music projects

 

ST: What was your first music-related job?

NH: I guess being the singer in the band Bloop 79, I think we got paid in beer most of the time but I also remember gettin’ a check for one hundred punds once, so I think that can qualify as a job?

ST: What’s your outlook on the record industry today?

NH: The record industry as we knew it is dead. I believe that with one or two exceptions labels are largely relegated to the role of marketing and promoting pop dregs. Having said that, I think that there is an amazing amount of great independent music out there if you're prepared to look. I love the fact that with the advent of cheap digital recording techniques and self-distribution artists can now control their own destiny.

ST: What current artist do you think will have a long career?  Why?

NH: Jack White would seem the obvious choice here and I don't think I need to explain why

ST: What current TV show do you think has great music in it?

NH: I don’t watch TV, oh I mean I Just Want My Pants Back and The Inbetweeners

ST: Describe your role as MTV’s Music Supervisor In Residence.

NH: The role is ever evolving but in essence it's to help define the musical direction of some of MTV's new scripted shows

ST: What MTV shows are you working on?  What is the musical tone of these shows?

NH: Pants is cool indie music and Inbetweeners has great get your attention songs

ST: What makes a good partnership between a Music Supervisor and the producer of a show?

NH: Umm, communication, and mutual respect

ST: What other projects are you working on outside of MTV?

NH: I host a TV show called Guitar Center sessions on DirecTV's Audience and 3D channels and also a series of interview/performance podcasts also for GC. I also host a weekly radio show called Connections on 88.5KCSN and kcsn.org Saturday's 3-6 and just worked as a music producer for the first time cutting an ep for an LA band called Lestrange. It'll be coming out on Carved records this spring.

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Video: The Black Keys "Gold on the Ceiling"

Posted 2/10/12 10:44 pm EST by in Video


Nashville based, by way of Akron, Ohio scuzz blues duo The Black Keys are back with yet another monster of a song/video - watch below

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Music from I Just Want My Pants Back Episode 3

Posted 2/9/12 11:00 pm EST by in I Just Want My Pants Back


(Featured Artist:Just Kait)

Free Downloads from Episode 3

Just Kait "Give It To Me" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Eux Autres "Ecoutez Bien" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Cloud Nothings "All The Time" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Darlings "Eviction Party" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Abbe May "No Sleep Tonight" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Thieving Irons "These Shaking Walls" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Faded Paper Figures "Being There" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Canon Logic "Howl in the Night" - Free Download (right-click to save)

 Chasing Kings "The Current State of our Future" - Free Download

I Just Want My Pants Back - Airdate: February 9, 2012

Eux Autres - Ecoutez Bien

(scene: Jason and Tina see Lench at the bar)

Vivian Girls - Damaged

(scene: Jason talks to Lench some more)

Thieving Irons - These Shaking Walls

(scene: Tina and Brett finish hooking up)

Chasing Kings - The Current State Of Our Future

(scene: Jason leaves the office after quitting)

Wavves - Take On The World

(scene: Jason arrives for his new "job")

Faded Paper Figures - Being There

(scene: Jason yells at Lench)

Just Kait - Give It To Me

(scene: Tina talks to Jason on the phone)

Cloud Nothings - All The Time

(scene: Tina and Brett get to the party)

Belize - It's OK

(scene: Kevin and Beth start making out)

Darlings - Eviction Party

(scene: Tina is ignored by Brett's hipster friends)

Abbe May - No Sleep Tonight

(scene: Beth puts Eric's hands on her chest)

Canon Logic - Howl in the Night

(scene: Jason talks to the bearded guy at James Franco's party)

Darlings - Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself

(scene: Tina and Brett get in a public argument)

The Fling - Friend Of Mine

(scene: The foursome continues)

Diego Garcia - Nothing to Hide

(scene: Jason and Tina discuss her breakup)

Wild Nothing  - Live In Dreams

(scene: Jason sees Jane at the record label office)

Silver Jews - Trains Across The Sea

(scene: Jason walks near the pier)

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Music from Jersey Shore Episode 6 Season 5

Posted 2/9/12 10:00 pm EST by in Jersey Shore


(Featured Artist: Amtrac)

Free Downloads from Episode 6

The Diamond Light "Dusty Walls" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Atlantic Connection "Big Shot feat. Tetris & Julz" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Rose Hart "Put Your Hands Up" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Amtrac "Summer" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Stealing Signs "Write This Down" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Jersey Shore - Airdate: February 9, 2012

LMFAO - Get Crazy

(Theme Song)

Hogni - Bow Down

(scene: Jenni says goodbye to her friends)

The Outerlys - Somebody

(scene: The cast gets ready to go out)

Anomie Belle - American View

(scene: Deena talks to Jenni)

Hannibal Leq - I Go Clean

(scene: The cast gets ready to go out for the night)

Atlantic Connection - Big Shot Ft. Tetris & Julz

(scene: Snooki takes a shot and Vinnie talks to a girl)

Little Red Radio - Zamboni

(scene: The cast in dancing in the club)

Wallpaper. - F*cking Best Song Ever

(scene: Deena acts as Vinnie's wing woman)

The Diamond Light - Dusty Walls

(scene: The cast leaves the club)

Mr. Green - Be Mine

(scene: Vinnie says goodbye to his new friend)

Air Dubai - Lazers

(scene: Snooki and Deena hide from Danny)

Rondo Brothers - Tumbling Down

(scene: Snooki and Deena dancing)

Amtrac - Summer

(scene: Jenni meets up with Snooki and Deena)

Heavy Young Heathens - Glide And Seek

(scene: Mike is alone in the house)

Rose Hart - Put Your Hands Up

(scene: Mike talks about his feelings)

Girls Love Shoes - Wake Me Up

(scene: Deena and Snooki play in the mirror)

Kyven - Strike Again

(scene: Pauly and Vinnie talk to people while playing pool)

Monster Paws - Midnight Train

(scene: Deena and Snooki dancing on the bar)

The Lost Chorus - Atlantic Pacific

(scene: Deena and Snooki talk to Mike in the car)

Rogue Valley - The Rutting Moon

(scene: Deena talks about being drunk all day)

Trans Mississippi Theater - I Get Nowhere

(scene: Chinese food is delivered for Sunday dinner)

Stealing Signs - Write This Down

(scene: Pauly and Vinnie see Roger at the gym)

 

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Music from The Challenge Battle of the Exes Episode 3

Posted 2/8/12 10:00 pm EST by in The Challenge: Battle Of The Exes


(Featured Artist: Language Room)

Free Downloads from Episode 3

Son of the Sun "Good Ole Days" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Language Room "In Lines"  - Free Download (right-click to save)

Eddy "The Way You Love" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Desoto Jones "Great Disaster" - Free Download (right-click to save)

 

The Challenge: Battle of the Exes - Airdate: February 8, 2012

Son of the Sun - Good Ole Days

(scene: TJ announces that Paula/Dunbar and Abram/Cara Maria are the first couples in the challenge)

Spring Tigers - New Improved Formula

(TJ quizzes Paula while she is laying on a plank during the challenge.

Leiana - Touch and Go

(scene: Johnny/Camila and CT/Diem during the challenge. Camila gets ejected)

Language Room - In Lines

(scene: Leroy/Naomi and Rachel/Aneesa during the challenge. Leroy and Naomi get ejected)

Rains - Pressure

(scene: Abram/Cara Maria and Leroy/Naomi compete to not be in last place in the competition)

All The Right Moves - The Monster I've Become

(scene: The teams meet up to hear who is the power couple (Paula/Dunbar) and who is in last place(Leroy/Naomi)

Desoto Jones - Great Disaster

(scene: Diem talks to Abram about cancer, depression and CT)

Eddy  - The Way You Love

(scene: Abram cries over Diems story about wanting to marry CT but eventually breaks up with him)

Beta State - In Between The Truth And The Trees

(scene: Ty and Emily win the dome challenge. Leroy and Naomi leave the game)

The Blue Pages - Love You Fear

(scene: TJ sends Leroy and Naomi home. Everyone says goodbye)

 

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Music from Teen Mom 2 Episode 11

Posted 2/7/12 10:00 pm EST by in Teen Mom 2


(Featured Artist: Mean Creek)

Free Downloads from Episode 11

Mean Creek "No One Has To Know" - Free Download (right-click to save)

The Shivers "Love is in the Air" - Free Download (right-click to save)

The Narrative "Castling" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Jayme Dawicki "Take My Heart" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Teen Mom 2 - Airdate: February 7, 2012

Mean Creek - No One Has to Know

(scene: Kailyn and Jordan talk about Jo coming over during the week to see Isaac)

Matthew Perryman Jones - Echoes of Eden

(scene: Chelsea and her friend talk about Chelsea's GED test)

The Shivers - Love Is In the Air

(scene: Jo comes over to see Isaac)

Kristin Mooney - Mexican Highway

(scene: Jo Leaves after visiting Isaac)

Noughts and Exes - The Crime

(scene: Corey talks to his dad about getting a divorce)

The Narrative - Castling

(scene: Chelsea writes a check for rent to her father)

Marc Robillard - Ever Stop

(scene: Jenelle talks to her friend about going to rehab)

Jayme Dawicki - Take My Heart

(scene: Leah talks to her friend about divorce)

Jay Malinowski - Remembrance Day

(scene: Chelsea talks to Adam on the phone about him getting Aubree for the weekend)

Thom Flowers (Feat. Angus Cook) - Back Home

(scene: Chelsea talks to her mom about bringing Aubree to Adam's house)

Dark Brown - Decay

(scene: Kailyn talks to her friend Mark about her feelings for Jo)

Automatic Empire - Disappear From Here

(scene: Leah talks to her mom about divorce)

Tim Cullen - Not Now

(scene: Leah talks to her mom about divorce)

Thom Flowers (feat. Angus Cook) - Rivers

(scene: Jenelle talks to her lawyer about rehab)

The Bright Youth - Not Until the End

(scene: Chelsea leaves GED counselor's office)

Dylan Champion - Little One

(scene: Leah looks for a lawyer)

Kristin Mooney - Launderland

(scene: Jenelle talks with her mom the night before leaving for rehab)

Fink  - Warm Shadow

(scene: Chelsea leaves to go take her GED practice test)

Jay Malinowski - How It Comes Is How It Goes

(scene: Chelsea tells her mom that she passed her GED practice test)

The Blackchords - Sinking Like Stone

(End of Show, Closing Montage)

 

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Music from Caged Episode 5

Posted 2/6/12 10:00 pm EST by in Caged


(Featured Artist: Sleeper Agent)

Free Downloads from Episode 5

Sleeper Agent "Be My Monster" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Marc Robillard "Blown Away" - Free Download (right-click to save)

The New F.O.'s "Uh Oh" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Caged - Airdate: February 6, 2012

 

Dave Thomas Jr. – We Are The Stars

(Theme Song)

Lana Del Rey – Blue Jeans

(scene: Daniel and Brittni Talk About Their Relationship

Sleeper Agent  - Be My Monster

(scene: Tony Talks About His Fight)

X5 feat Mr Fang – Act Like You Want It

(scene: Wes and his brother train for the next fight)

Marc Robillard - Blown Away

(scene: Red talks about Wes and Jaxon)

The New F-O's - Uh Oh

(scene: The guys take a road trip to New Orleans)

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World Premiere Video: OK Go 'Needing/Getting'

Posted 2/5/12 3:21 pm EST by in Video


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The Cast of I Just Want My Pants Back Pick Their Favorite Music Videos

Posted 2/4/12 7:35 pm EST by in I Just Want My Pants Back, Video


A couple of the cast members from MTV's new series 'I Just Want My Pants Back' pick their Favorite Music Videos over at MTVU

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Music from I Just Want My Pants Back Episode 2

Posted 2/2/12 11:30 pm EST by in I Just Want My Pants Back


(Featured Artist: Cloud Nothings)

Tonight we're offering a big MP3 bundle of music for you. These songs are from artists featured throughout the debut Season of I Just Want My Pants Back. Songs from Diego Garcia, Cloud Nothings, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Margo May, National Skyline, Humans, Pepper Rabbit, Falcon, Voxhaul Broadcast, Canon Logic, Faded Paper Figures, The New F.O.'s, The Fling, and The Limousines.

Click the link below and enjoy the music. Thanks for Listening!

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Additionally, the show I Just Want My Pants Back is based on a book by David J. Rosen. Head over to Random House to purchase the book

 

I Just Want My Pants Back - Airdate:  February 2, 2012

Falcon - Credit Cards

(scene: Jason and Tina ride their bikes)

Voxhaul Broadcast - Cheetah

(scene: Jason and Tina get to the bar)

Cloud Nothings - My Little Raygun

(scene: Jason chats with the rest of the gang)

Pepper Rabbit - Rose Mary Stretch

(scene: Back at Stacey and Eric's apartment, Jason sits on the computer)

Xray Eyeballs - Kam Sign Knights

(scene: Jason gets to work)

Belize - Split The Bow

(scene: The intern tries to convince Tina to go on a date with him)

Pictureplane - Trancegender

(scene: Eric and Stacey in bed)

Beach Fossils - Face It

(scene: Tina hangs at the bar with the intern)

Jay Reatard - I'm Watching You

(scene: Jason fist pumps, Tina hooks up with the intern)

My Tiger My Timing - This Is Not The Fire

(scene: Stacey goes running)

Canon Logic - Sirens

(scene: Jason rides Subway to his date)

Royal Bangs - Slow Cathedral Melt

(scene: Jason meets fake "Jane")

Margo May - Love Somebody

(scene: Tina hooks up with intern again)

Beach Fossils - Golden Age

(scene: Jason tells bartender his story)

The New F-O’s - Feel Good

(scene: Jason hooks up with bartender)

Frankie Rose and the Outs - Little Brown Haired Girls

(scene: Stacey comes home to a new mattress)

Custom Kings - Wild Leaves

(scene: Jason tells the gang about his bartender lady)

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