Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Dude looks like a lady.

So, it turns out that the lead singer of Tokio Hotel is a guy.


Who knew?

I sure didn't until I saw their music video yesterday.

Friday, April 25, 2008

If I ask nicely, will you just leave the island?

So, Jason Siska got voted out of Survivor, and with that a part of me died. Just kidding, I was actually just torn between finding him endearing and not wanting him to go, and being annoyed by his social stupidity. I'm sure he's not that dumb in real life, but man! Also, he reminds me way too much of Shaggy from Scooby Doo. Really, think about it.

Also, I finally listened to the new Phantom Planet cd, and I must admit, I like it. Turns out its about cults. Really about cults. Like, it would be Jonestown the rock opera if that weren't politically incorrect. Heck, it might be anyway, who cares about political incorrectness in Rock and Roll? (The answer to that seemingly rhetorical question is, by the way, lots of people, in fact, most of Billboards top 200 and just about everybody on the radio. And yet we keep telling ourselves that its all about rebellion. I mean, come on, even guys in makeup are pretty standard these days, its a bit of a shame. Well, not really a shame, I'm a sucker for a guy in eyeliner... anyway...).

I recently saw an interview with the band We The Kings on some version of MTV or another (we recently upgraded our cable tv, and now we have at least a dozen music channels), and while I enjoy their music throughly, I find it a bit silly that they were on the Really Really Ridiculously Good Looking Tour. Although I guess their presence could be balanced by Gabe Saporta (of Cobra Starship)'s sexy-beastness (or man-whore-ness). Then again, The Cab was also on that tour, and while I find one of the Alex's (they have 3) cute in a pat-him-on-the-top-of-the-head-and-then-give-him-a-cookie sort of way, they are a funny looking bunch of kids. So, I've officially dubbed it the Really Really Ridiculous Looking Tour. That being said, that tour ended no less than a month ago, so why am I still talking about it? I mean really, I might as well be talking about the most recent season of The Bachelor. Oh... that's still on... nevermind.

And by the way, The Cab's album is finally coming out next Tuesday. Illegally download it, but don't buy it because I'm bitter that they have a huge fanbase and its only their first album.

But don't tell the RIAA that I said that.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Pop culture ennui.

So, I think I'm officially bored of the internet. There are only just so many celebrity blogs and interviews with bands where they just say the same thing they've been saying since their album was released two month ago. But that was just a gratuitous aside, as my mother would say, its about time for me to stop complaining and start adding to the noise. So, anyway, this week in pop culture...

I got the new Phantom Planet album, and the new one by The Kooks. I haven't listened to either of them, so I guess that comment isn't going much of anywhere. My tickets for the Honda Civic Tour came, it seems so sad that I spent $95 on two little tiny slips of paper. I am totally excited to see Panic at the Disco again, though. I'll admit it, my inner emo kid is sulking somewhat less than usual. She might even smirk if she thinks you're not looking.

As for TV, this weeks "Survivor" was officially awesome. I won't bore you with the details, but it was pretty darn exciting. Also, somebody needs to talk to those damned tv people about scheduling. "Greek," "Bones," and "Gossip Girl" are now all on at 8:00 on Mondays. That sucks. It is a choice that i simply don't want to make.

So, rather than actually making a point, I'm just going to leave you here.

Friday, April 11, 2008

This is a scene, not an arms race.

So, there haven't been many posts lately, mostly because there haven't been any good new cds in the last few weeks. I mean, there was Fall Out Boy's **** Live in Phoenix. For the record, **** is pronounced like your favorite four letter swear word. But it's only a live album, which is kind of like a clip show. It might be decent, but you've seen it all before. Their cover of the song "Beat It" is new and pretty awesome, though.

In other news, Jason Siska (brother of Adam T. Siska of The Academy Is...) is going to be voted out of Survivor as soon as he loses immunity. I think he's awesome and adorable, if a little (or a lot) dumb. Also, Pete Wentz and Ashley Simpson are getting married. Good for them, I guess.

But as you can see, its been a bit of a boring week. I'll find more to talk about later... probably. My computer has seen better days, so perhaps I won't.