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Patrick Wolf. Le sigh...

Quote of the Month:

"To really engage this notion of diversity we must begin to allow people to see themselves as they are not as we want them to be."
(the diversity officer at the EDJ; very truthful statement, that)

Download of the Month:

"Lover I Don't Have To Love" by Bright Eyes, since I've been listening to it so much lately. I am not a Bright Eyes fan, TBH. Conor Oberst may be cute (see below), but the emo-angst-ness is normally just a leeeetle much for me. This song, however, is freakin' PERFECT. Not a happy song (did you expect anything else, really?), but a brutally truthful one, and perfect in that the music and lyrics work together in the way all songs should and not many actually do to create a certain feeling. In this case, a dingy, dark gray, empty feeling. Listen to it, you'll hear what I mean.

Hottie of the Month:

Conor Oberst, singer and songwriter for Bright Eyes and Grand High Poobah of emo boys. Ally has little patience for emo boys, but DAMN, he's cute! Cute cute cute. Just gagging to be slashed *g*

No clue where this originated, but it is the most hysterical thing I've seen in forever. J.L. Langley sent to our crit group. It's my desktop now *g*

Music Recs

Radiohead. Best band in the history of the world. Seriously. Word on the street is, they're in the studio right now, recording their seventh album. For anyone who thinks of them as "that 'Creep' band," think again. Check them out! Too many favorite songs to count, but here's a few: I Might Be Wrong, There There, Talk Show Host, Street Spirit, Fake Plastic Trees, Paranoid Android, Dollars and Cents, Videotape.

Patrick Wolf. My latest obsession. Patrick has been playing professionally since age 11 (he's 23 now). He plays violin, viola, ukulele, piano, harp, harpsichord, accordian, and Theramin, and most likely other instruments of which I am unaware. He dresses like a feral schoolboy and has a voice that can twist like a snake, dip into the depths and soar into the stratosphere. And his music is like nothing else I've ever heard. Some pics from various places! Loads of favorite songs, but here's a few VERY favorites: The Libertine, Augustine, Childcatcher, Godrevy Point.

Larrikin Love, a London band with a completely unique sound blending punk, ska, bluegrass and other influences. Upbeat, foot-tapping tunes coupled with often very dark lyrics make for a fascinating listen. Plus you just gotta love a punk-type band with banjoes :D Check out their MySpace page for some sample songs. Be sure to listen to Six Queens and Happy As Annie.

Sigur Rós. Now, I know all you people who have been fans of theirs for years are gonna laugh at me, but I just discovered them. And I'm already hooked. Their music is a little sad, a lot gorgeous, with a sweeping, majestic sound. I can't even describe it. Just go to their website and listen, you'll be glad you did!

Placebo. These guys have never, IMHO, gotten the credit they deserve for their music, mostly because the press always liked to focus on singer/guitarist Brian Molko's open bisexuality and penchant for wearing dresses and make-up. They've made some unusual and amazing music, and deserve a listen. They're also in the studio, recording their fifth album. Oh yeah, Brian Molko is seriously the hottest thing to ever walk this earth. Favorite songs: I Do, Blackeyed, Special Needs, Nancy Boy, Space Monkey, Infra-Red, Pierrot the Clown.

Beck. Odd little California-boy genius, with the bluest eyes you've ever seen. Every album is different, and brilliant in its own way. So much fun live. Check out his latest album, The Information. Favorite songs: Beercan, Hell Yes, Nobody's Fault But My Own.

Feeding The Fire. Another Chapel Hill band. Saw them exactly once, and they blew me right the fuck away.

The Libertines. What an incredible band. They sound like the unholy love-child of The Beatles and The Sex Pistols, and look like the pretty boys you were dying to screw under the bleachers in high school. And they are no more, alas. Go buy their first album, Up The Bracket, anyhow. You'll be glad you did.

Other great bands and singers: The White Stripes, Bloc Party, The Arcade Fire (you HAVE to see these guys live), Gomez, They Might Be Giants, Le Tigre, Muse, P.J. Harvey, Rufus Wainwright

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	Fun Stuff Check out this cool Ally Blue Comic! He's bringing Sexy Back! Patrick Wolf. Le sigh... Quote of the Month: "To really engage this notion of diversity we must begin to allow people to see themselves as they are not as we want them to be." (the diversity officer at the EDJ; very truthful statement, that) Download of the Month: "Lover I Don't Have To Love" by Bright Eyes, since I've been listening to it so much lately. I am not a Bright Eyes fan, TBH. Conor Oberst may be cute (see below), but the emo-angst-ness is normally just a leeeetle much for me. This song, however, is freakin' PERFECT. Not a happy song (did you expect anything else, really?), but a brutally truthful one, and perfect in that the music and lyrics work together in the way all songs should and not many actually do to create a certain feeling. In this case, a dingy, dark gray, empty feeling. Listen to it, you'll hear what I mean. Hottie of the Month: Conor Oberst, singer and songwriter for Bright Eyes and Grand High Poobah of emo boys. Ally has little patience for emo boys, but DAMN, he's cute! Cute cute cute. Just gagging to be slashed g No clue where this originated, but it is the most hysterical thing I've seen in forever. J.L. Langley sent to our crit group. It's my desktop now g Music Recs Radiohead. Best band in the history of the world. Seriously. Word on the street is, they're in the studio right now, recording their seventh album. For anyone who thinks of them as "that 'Creep' band," think again. Check them out! Too many favorite songs to count, but here's a few: I Might Be Wrong, There There, Talk Show Host, Street Spirit, Fake Plastic Trees, Paranoid Android, Dollars and Cents, Videotape. Patrick Wolf. My latest obsession. Patrick has been playing professionally since age 11 (he's 23 now). He plays violin, viola, ukulele, piano, harp, harpsichord, accordian, and Theramin, and most likely other instruments of which I am unaware. He dresses like a feral schoolboy and has a voice that can twist like a snake, dip into the depths and soar into the stratosphere. And his music is like nothing else I've ever heard. Some pics from various places! Loads of favorite songs, but here's a few VERY favorites: The Libertine, Augustine, Childcatcher, Godrevy Point. Larrikin Love, a London band with a completely unique sound blending punk, ska, bluegrass and other influences. Upbeat, foot-tapping tunes coupled with often very dark lyrics make for a fascinating listen. Plus you just gotta love a punk-type band with banjoes :D Check out their MySpace page for some sample songs. Be sure to listen to Six Queens and Happy As Annie. Sigur Rós. Now, I know all you people who have been fans of theirs for years are gonna laugh at me, but I just discovered them. And I'm already hooked. Their music is a little sad, a lot gorgeous, with a sweeping, majestic sound. I can't even describe it. Just go to their website and listen, you'll be glad you did! Placebo. These guys have never, IMHO, gotten the credit they deserve for their music, mostly because the press always liked to focus on singer/guitarist Brian Molko's open bisexuality and penchant for wearing dresses and make-up. They've made some unusual and amazing music, and deserve a listen. They're also in the studio, recording their fifth album. Oh yeah, Brian Molko is seriously the hottest thing to ever walk this earth. Favorite songs: I Do, Blackeyed, Special Needs, Nancy Boy, Space Monkey, Infra-Red, Pierrot the Clown. Beck. Odd little California-boy genius, with the bluest eyes you've ever seen. Every album is different, and brilliant in its own way. So much fun live. Check out his latest album, The Information. Favorite songs: Beercan, Hell Yes, Nobody's Fault But My Own. Feeding The Fire. Another Chapel Hill band. Saw them exactly once, and they blew me right the fuck away. The Libertines. What an incredible band. They sound like the unholy love-child of The Beatles and The Sex Pistols, and look like the pretty boys you were dying to screw under the bleachers in high school. And they are no more, alas. Go buy their first album, Up The Bracket, anyhow. You'll be glad you did. Other great bands and singers: The White Stripes, Bloc Party, The Arcade Fire (you HAVE to see these guys live), Gomez, They Might Be Giants, Le Tigre, Muse, P.J. Harvey, Rufus Wainwright