Monthly Archives: March 2010
Indie vs Alt: A Breakdown of Sorts
38 days until Coachella… ALT ROCK Primal Origin: A holy trinity of sorts involving the creation of The Sex Pistols, the release of Patti Smith’s Horses and Lou Reed’s Metal Machine. Birth: R.E.M. Favorite Son: Kurt Kobain Aesthetic: Multi-culturalism fused with … Continue reading
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Trivial Pursuits…
39 days to go… Why are Damon Albarn and I not bffs? Damon Albarn Trivia He owns a small percentage of a pub called Kaffebarinn in Reykjavik. He has a tattoo (a heart with “Mum” written on it) on his … Continue reading
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On Happiness
43 days to go, and I’m trying to figure out if we can put a blow up mattress in the Element because the idea of a tent is filling me with dread… Today I watched some footage from Coachella 09, … Continue reading
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MUSE n. an instance or period of reflection
45 days to Coachella… (do I really have to do this?) Muse is one of the main headliners this year so of course I had to spend some time checking them out. They’re an English pop/power trio who despite being … Continue reading
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My Amygdala and the Hope for Future Social Bonding (through music)
46 days to go… According to neuroscientist, Daniel Levitin, fourteen is the turning point for all our future musical references. This explains why I feel intense nostalgia when I hear Elvis Costello, The Police, or the Clash. According to the … Continue reading
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