So, while I was waiting in line to see a concert the other day, a girl behind me said a very funny thing. She said that she was a huge fan of Owl City (and it is true, they are a great band) and she was, therefore, really unhappy when she heard their latest single on the radio. And I am... confused.

(by the way, watch the video)

I mean, I suppose I understand that you want your favorite bands to be special to you, alone. Scratch that, I don't understand that at all. I think the only thing better than finding an amazing new band is telling everyone about them (hence the blog, I suppose).

(Speaking of which, watch the new fun. video while you're still taking my advice)

So, anyway, I just thought it was something to think on. And once again, I come to the conclusion that on the whole, people are really weird.

(oh, and don't forget to pick up a copy of Dear Jack, the documentary about Andrew McMahon (of Jack's Mannequin, Something Corporate) and his fight with cancer)

You know I love you, but...

Remember last year, when I told you about my favorite albums? Well, one of those fantastical albums was Razia's Shadow, by Forgive Durden. Its a really cool musical with lots of guest vocals, and really good music as a whole. Then I saw Forgive Durden play on the Razia's Shadow tour, and it was downright epic. Seriously, one of the best shows I've ever seen (and let's be honest, I've seen a fair few). Then this happened...

http://www.forgivedurden.com/blog/the-second-staging/

I want to like the stage performance of Razia's Shadow, really I do.

Wanna see my talent...?

So, in the spirit of actually keeping you up to date as to what is happening around these parts, I think you should know I went and saw the Traveling Talent Show Tour (featuring The White Tie Affair). It was AMAZING. I actually went to see Every Avenue (if you didn't know I was a fan-girl, you haven't been paying a darn bit of attention), but all of the other bands were fantastic, as well. And I got to meet TWTA, they were really cool as well. Also, I got 4 guitar picks, a setlist, and loads of hugs and pity (I had been awake since 4 am).

Anyway, the point is it was really fun. I just thought you'd like to know.

Oh, and there was no crowdsurfing.

Dear Reader...

I've had the best summer ever! I went to about a million shows, including the Warped Tour, and the What Happens in Vegas Tour, and the Shh... It Happens Tour, and a bunch more that I can't remember right now. I met a bunch of awesome people, and collected loads of swag, but it seems I've been a touch derelict in my blogging duty. So, now that fall is upon us, its time to break out the hoodies and orphan gloves and huddle by the fireside Bob Cratchit style, and its time to get back to the keyboard for me. So, as an apology for the time together that we lost, I'll leave you with a few pictures from my summer (did I mention that I FINALLY bought a camera before Warped? How cool is that!?).
That's the lead singer of Every Avenue at Warped. That picture isn't zoomed in, he actually kicked me in the face on his way out of the crowd! It was epic.

That guy is in Breathe Carolina. I'm not a huge fan of the band, but he did some of the best crowd surfing of the whole Warped Tour.Nate from fun. kindly requests that you talk to the hand. They're album is really awesome. You should get it and then see them in concert, because they're really awesome, too.

I took about 70 pictures at the AP Fall Ball. This was the only one I liked. It was still fun, though. (That's William Beckett, of The Academy Is... by the way.

Want more? Just look me up at http://s1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/KraseveKoshmar/

Worst. Week. Ever.

So, this week Panic at the Disco split up and The Matches went on hiatus.

I feel some serious emo coming on.

Best. Week. Ever.

The following is a list of bands I've seen in the last 5 days. All were awesome (some super-awesome):

A Rocket to the Moon
Hit the Lights
3OH! 3
Family Force 5
The Maine
Artist vs. Poet
This Morning Light
Sing it Loud
Hampton
Anarbor
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Forgive Durden
Friday Night Boys
Cash Cash
Forever the Sickest Kids
Cobra Starship
All Time Low

Life is awesome.

Kieren Smith is officially my hero...

From his Blog.

Yeah, so I know I should probably completely disagree with what he wrote, seeing as I am, to be honest, a bit of a gossip whore (tell me you didn't notice). But let's face it, music is supposed to be about the music. If you want to be someone's fan just to say you are, go stalk Paris Hilton.

Also, you (not the Paris Hilton stalking you, the still reading this blog you) should go download the new EP by You, Me, and Everyone We Know. Its awesome. And you know I don't use that term loosely (well, I do, but I really mean it this time).

And there are going to be five fantastic shows in town the week of the 10th. I'm hoping to see 4 of them (there are two that overlap, but I have my priorities (and they involve Cobra Starship)). Best. Weekend. Ever.