Tomorrow night (Nov. 1), at Harmony Palace Restaurant, the NME announced that they will be holding it's first Club NME night.
Hooray!
The Horrors, CSS, and The Office are set to open, and there is a contest at the NME.com to get on the guest list.
Let's get our groove on.
Have I really written that much?
I guess not, a lot of it was garbage and links.
On a much more random note, I am completely shocked (In the best of best ways possible) at the prominence of Dirty Pretty Things both abroad and at home. They are frickin' everywhere. From mtvU, to magazine racks around the city, to the Ben Sherman store down in Soho (no, I have not actually BEEN there, but I've heard things).
I have two things to say about this:
1) Bravo boys, you've got talent and I'm glad the world is finally promoting someone that isn't complete shite.
2) Bravo publishers and label. You seem to have the whole exploitation thing down to a "T"
The latest single, "Wondering" was recently released in the UK, and though it wasn't my personal choice for the next single ("Doctors and Dealers" anyone?) the track was definitely in my top picks.
The song opens with a note from the bass, and then a driving guitar line that isn't unfamiliar to Mr. Barat and company. The initial intro is then followed immediately by a riff that rises up and down like a sine curve (I hate calculus). It was that guitar riff that immediately hooked me on the song, and threw me (and you undoubtedly??) right into the chorus where the silky smooth
(not really...I'll say distinguishable)
vocals of Carl Barat talk of love after a dry spell. The band then takes you through the rest of the equally brilliant song with the air of pros.
(Here's the video for you! Ohhhh those boys.)
I could dote on this band forever.
They're also probably the best looking band I've ever seen. (we all love the rugged brit boy look) (don't judge me, the libs are my life) AND LOOK they have a heart! (Carl is also known for his active participation in the community)
Don't deny they're awesomeness.
DIRTY PRETTY THINGS OFFICIAL SITE (it's separated into countries. Thats what I call hardcore AND smart)
Alright. I know. I need sleep. Midterms are a bizch indeed.
Ambitious little buggers arn't they?
NME.COM - News - Panic! At The Disco release box set
I don't believe that for a second.
NME.COM - News - Panic! At The Disco declare emo "Bullshit!"
So I'm making this webpage for my class. It's kinda lame. But I like it. I feel like the 'rules' of concert behavior have been unwritten for too long.
So I'm doing something about it.
Presenting.....The (Rock) Concert Guide to Etiquette!
Let's all link to it and get me a good grade!!!
The (Rock) Concert Guide to Etiquette
Have you heard of The Kooks? If you haven't, you should get out from under that rock and check these boys out. Hailing from the UK (obviously. What else do I talk about) The Kooks have already gone triple platinum in their home country, and are starting to invade the US with their unique brand of catchy brit rock. Following in the steps of those already prominent in the US (Bloc Party, Dirty Pretty Things, etc) this band have caught the wave from England and are riding it into the US market in a big way. Most recently, the boys have been an impressive feature on MTV's "You Hear It First" hailing their recent accomplishments, as well as sold out tour dates across the US and UK. I remember hearing their demo for 'Eddie's Gun' on Radio 1 a year or so ago and knowing that they would hit it big, but I never anticipated this level of popularity. The Kooks have just released their first record "Inside/In, Inside/Out" in the US, and I highly recommend a listen. Ooh La La indeed.
MTV "You Hear It First" - The Kooks
The Kooks Official Site
