Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Fall Out Boy, Kaiser Chiefs, music, Oasis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stone Magazine, Snow Patrol, The Daily Northwestern, The Killers, The Kooks, The Rolling Stones
Got out of the Daily early and had a chance to look through my new Rolling Stone and there was a fall music preview full of many albums I hope to own very soon. What am I the most exited about?
5.Snow Patrol- A Hundred Million Suns
Release date: 10/28
Here’s the first single, “Take Back the City.” There’s cool cosmic imagery in it and I think this album is veryyyy promising.
4.Oasis- Dig Out Your Soul
Release date: 10/7
This is “Falling Down.” I’m so psyched for this! It’s been three years since we’ve had a new Oasis album so this should be quite stellar! Oasis has one of those sounds that you get lost in. In case you can’t tell, I live for that shit!
3. Kaiser Chiefs- Off With Their Heads
Release date: 10/28
This is the new single “Never Miss a Beat.” I think it could be one of their best singles yet although I really do love “Modern Way.” Anywho, if this song is anything to go by, this album should be siiiick!
2. Fall Out Boy- Folie a Deux
Release date: 11/4
“I Don’t Care” is already a huge song and the video is awesome. Fall Out Boy has this adorable way of making fun of themselves and everyone else in the process. And they definitely are the most underrated overrated band right now. Look out for Sarah Palin in the video!
1. The Killers- Day & Age
Release date: 11/25
I absolutely adore The Killers. Their Sam’s Town tour is definitely one of the best concerts I’ve been to second to maybe The Red Hot Chili Peppers (and The Roling Stones, but I was 9 so I don’t remember it that well). Anywho this is the first half of the first single, “Human.” If this album tops Sam’s Town, it should be like a musical orgasm.
It should be one hell of a fall. Look out for album reviews shortly after release dates!
Also, I’m goign to see The Kooks in two weeks so there should be a nice review after that!!
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Choke, Chuck Palahniuk, iCal, Rolling Stone Magazine
I’m always so ridiculously busy once school starts it’s … well, ridiculous!
I’m not even involved in thaat much stuff.
This is so dumb.
I missed my workout this morning because I just couldn’t get out of bed and guess what?! Now I have to make it up tonight! Stupid stupidness!
OK, so it’s really not that big a deal, but I just want to be a butterfly “just wingin’ over things and nothin’ deep inside!”
I haven’t had time to read Choke and therefore see the movie. I haven’t read my new Rolling Stone which actually doesn’t look that great anyways so whatever. Aaaand I’ve barely had time to come up with crap to write about.
I would say time management is the problem, but if you knew how meticulous I am about my iCal you would know why that’s impossible.
Maybe I will come up with something later. But maybe I won’t.
Filed under: music | Tags: music, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Jonas Brothers
When the Jonas Brothers first appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine I was, shall we say, a tad outraged. I wondered why oh why would this frickin’ tweenie bopping sensation be here? Did someone else miss a photo shoot?
Well, after beating around the bush I finally got around to reading the article and realized they’re not half bad… and they’re pretty cute, too. If it weren’t illegal I’d love little Nick, but it is, so I’ve decided to focus my attention on Joe, who’s only a little bit younger than me.
So what is it about the Jo Bros that makes them so lovable, besides those boyish good looks?
Well, first of all, they’re not you’re average Mickey Mouse band. Nick Jonas had a short run as a Broadway starlet and worked on a solo act. But then there were three and the trio worked hard to get to where they are today playing in small clubs for “interesting” audiences.
They also are their own managers and handle all their own business including designing sets, approving wardrobe, and financing. There’s no denying that young musicians who call the shots are sexy.
Did I mention they do their own promos?
And they’re funny! What’s not to love?
Then there’s Nick’s struggle with diabetes, a plight that inspired his heartbreaking ballad “A Little Bit Longer.” This little number brings tears to Nick’s (and older brother Joe’s) eyes whenever they play it live, but regardless he explains with unrelenting determination that nothing can slow him down and dedicates the song to “everyone here tonight who has gone through a hard time.” In light of Nick’s illness, the brothers created their own charity, Change for the Children Foundation.
It’s that sincerity that makes them so appealing to their ever-expanding fan base. They don’t try to be these super cool rock gods. Instead, they post videos on YouTube of themselves acting like total goofballs and their fans absolutely adore it. Their transparency makes them real; couple that with the charisma with which they take the stage and it’s no wonder all those crazy girls want to marry them.
Which brings me to the rings. While I’ve always been a fan of the whole sex, drugs and rock and roll idea, it’s very charming to have these wholesome boys become the icon for today’s youth. I must admit they’re becoming a very good influence on me, too. Especially since it’s not some sort of religious Disney generated facade. They each decided at some point to abstain from sex, alcohol and drugs for personal reasons and I really respect that.
Although they apparently hate talking about them, Nick told Rolling Stone: “Well, to us, the rings are a constant reminder to live a life of values. It’s about being a gentleman, treating people with respect and being the best guys we can be.”
As for their music… the beats are catchy, the lyrics are cute ( and sometimes deep), and it’s as good if not better than a lot of the stuff currently out there. Why? Because they’re real musicians and their influences are legit! (Joe looks up to Freddie Mercury and Mick Jagger; Nick’s favorite artists are Elvis Costello and Johnny Cash.)
Verdict: Nick, Joe and Kevin have a lot of potential and, in time, I’m sure they’ll move out of the 12-16 year old girl audience and reach a broader fan base. With their looks, talent and charm, there’s no stoping The Jonas Brothers.
