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The Anoraak Interview

This past winter, in case you missed it, I discovered the French electronic musician ANORAAK .  (or, as real names go,  Frederic Riviere)   My last. fm sort of forced him upon me, but I'm glad it was so insistent. His music is warm, lush and perfect for the summer. Which it apparently is now, in case the smothering temperatures haven't been any clue.  Anyway, if you haven't checked out any of Anoraak's songs yet, I recommend doing so now. SEE HERE:   ANORAAK - Crazy Eyes by anoraakmotion Those French know what they're doing! Anoraak answered my questions rather fast. I was pleased as a plum. Or a pear. You have your pick. Hi Anoraak! Thank you for taking the time to do this. It's very appreciated. (seriously, I am grateful for such things) What are you up to these days? Working on anything new? Gigging? Anoraak:  We're actually waiting in an airport for 8 hours because our flight was cancelled, and believe me it's extremely annoy

Internet's top web sites shameless hound users for 'home page' spot.

When it comes to the Internet, Facebook is Sodom and Google is Gomorrah. Just several days ago, Facebook jumped on the hounding wagon with this awful graffiti. Guess what, Facebook? I'm already on you. You don't need to twist my arm to get me there. If anything, I'm looking for ways to get away from you. If Google Plus becomes popular, I will excitedly refrain from signing up and gladly welcome the fewer and fewer Facebook updates that will surely follow, allowing me to get off of the grid once and for all. Hey, Google, I've pressed "No" so many times, why even have a button? You're obviously not interest in my answer unless I say yes. On my MacBook, I get this message even though Google is, in fact, my homepage. And, no, I don't want to try Chrome either. Perhaps it'd be worth it if it had a feature that would disable these notices. Now Google has a feature that notifies me that I have an e-mail forwarding filter that I set up to forward

The Useless Critic Online Radio

The world in our Facebook group has heard about this, but in case you are not a member,a new web segment called "The Useless Critic Online Radio" has been launched on Youtube. QATFYG: Is it high quality? No. It was made by me, but it is better than some of that crap I used to make. (I posted a video of when I was eating lamb brains in honor of Miley Cyrus) . Sometimes I hate myself.

3 Surprising Moments of Pop-Rock

Back in the seventh grade there was Napster, and I was addicted. Not many positives came out of that situation for me, but I did get the chance to learn some songs from bands that now seem really surprising. 1. Papa Roach – Shut Up N Die This psychotic ballad really stood out to me because it bore the name Papa Roach, but it sounds like just a rap monologue of hatred. The name Papa Roach is almost always associated with high energy songs even going back to “Last Resort” and “She Loves Me Not.” 2. Creed—Illusion By the time I had discovered Creed, they were only putting out singles like “With Arms Wide Open,” and the notoriously overplayed “Higher.” Creed went on to put out songs like “One Last Breath” and that one where Scott Stapp is on a boat…on a boat. I was surprised to hear this song because it is isn’t about being sappy like a Maple (in Canada), and it is about melancholy, which is much more important on certain days of the week, not to mention this is an example of Creed using d

In honor of my various ex-wives!

Perhaps you've heard that the best sitcom on network TV currently, Parks and Recreation , has just added the awesome awesome awesome Patricia Clarkson ( FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS ) to their line-up for this coming season as Ron Swanson's psychotic first wife, Tammy No 1. Tammy No 2, we all know, is played by the brilliantly psycho Megan Mullally of Will and Grace  fame. And Ron Swanson's real life wife, actually! That being said, I was inspired to write a post dedicated to my ex-wives through the years, in honor of this amazing development. Patricia Clarkson is who I want to age into, by the way. Which will prob happen because I have good genes on my mother's side. WIFE NO 1:  JANE CURTAIN Oh, sweet Jane, as the Velvets used to say! We met in the 1970s on the NBC back lot. I was trying to desperately get high out of an old shoe. And there she was, offering me a bong and some Pink Floyd lps. She asked if I had ever gotten high to Dark Side of the Moon while watching Ci

Today, in Gwen Stefani/No Doubt lyrics

Did you think I forgot? Seriously? I was just tired yesterday! Onwards, Christian soldiers! Today , I decided to throw you a curveball. Bitches. I mean, it's been on my mind all week, naturally. What else am I going to think about? So:  here, we have a b-side. this is called "Everything In Time," but the Los Angeles version. As it exists, there are two. London, I think it's commonly agreed, the sister song, is the lesser of the two. It's too cute, too aware of it's charm. There is something gritty and organic about the LA version, but isn't that LA for you? IO here we go: She asked how we are She asked If I was all weird again And of course I am But I'm trying really hard So I lied to her And I was wearing this prisoner face So deep inside she had to know Once again I've lost control For everything, there is a reason Everything, I hope in time, will come Lying in your bed I am a refugee you try to love But the love that

Spotlight/Shoutout: Pippa Middleton

I know I said, Spotlight was not going to happen this week, but I am a liar. After all according to most people, I am already damned, so why worry about sin? Speaking of Sin, I have already written two previous posts about how Pippa Middleton junks up my life and more importantly my trending topics, and then, I discover this. Today I find her at number one once again, and I can give her one of the least deserved spotlights in s/s history. But now that Pippa Middleton is going to be in a docu/film...I have reason to give her a spotlight. (I'm such a bandwagon bitch.) Pippa Middleton is going to be the subject of a new documentary on TLC airing in August of this year. Read this excerpt from the trending article: Pippa Middleton is no stranger to attention. Just earlier this month the 27-year-old - more specifically, her choice of clothing – turned heads at Wimbledon, temporarily stealing the spotlight of the famous tennis tournament. All she did was go to Wimbledon and watch as a sp

pop-up, you say?

Pretty cool! See as follows: ICRAVE DESIGNS WINNING SAME-SEX WEDDING CHAPEL FOR POP UP CONTEST New York City, July 27 -- This Saturday from 10AM to 8PM, 24 lucky couples will be legally wed in two  Pop Up Chapels  at the Merchant’s Gate entrance to Central Park in NYC. In order to accomplish this feat,  Architizer  published a design competition – requesting submissions of eight-by-eight foot ‘pop up chapels’ to be erected onsite within two hours, and to house the ceremonies throughout the course of the day. Out of nearly 60 submissions, ICRAVE was announced as the winning design team last Friday. ICRAVE ICRAVE is a young, creative and fearless branding and interior design studio based in Manhattan. With environments that engage and energize customers, ICRAVE has catapulted to the top of its field, becoming one of the world’s most sought-after firms in lifestyle, hospitality, restaurant and experiential design. In addition to design, ICRAVE is often called on to reinvent ex

A group sex review of "Friends With Benefits"

This is the result of a week worth of emailing back and forth between: - me - Cara - Kurt ALL OF SAW THE MOVIE OPENING DAY. I did this because I am partially in love with Mila, and how could I not? Also:  Cara had sex with Justin Timberlake at a concert in 2002. And Kurt is just a slut! me:   "Friends With Benefits" was a great film, because not only does Mila Kunis get me wet, Jenna Elfman has one percentile of her acting talent still in tact. Did the Church of Science Fiction not manage to suck it all out? Who knows. Cara:   HAHAHA REMEMBER WHEN JENNA ELFMAN SHOWED UP AS A STRIPPER IN CAN'T HARDLY WAIT? me:   OH MY GOD REALLY WHY Kurt:   Are we really gonna talk about Jenna fucking Elfman? I, for one, will not. Instead, I pose a quandary: Justin Timberlake sneeze/orgasm. Is this an actual thing? Is it adorable, or would it get super annoying? What if he's drinking something--OR what if he's going down on someone and sneegasms?! me:   I

TWO THANGS

- FACEBOOK PAGE OF THE DAY: P.O.W.E.R.S. Inc why:   - it's a start up that needs your help! - I do some work for it and the people involved are truly awesome and lovely. - it's about restoring the lives of those affected by domestic violence. how can you not support that! they're hosting a walk on October 16th in Queens. If you're in the area, hopefully you'll come out and show your support!  - WHAT TO WATCH ON TV TONIGHT (I want to help you solve this problem) IF YOU GET FUSE, former Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland (dilemma!) will be interviewing Mr. Cee Lo Green on his own show about himself. check it out at 11 on Talking to Strangers . Here is a clip, thanks to his publicist: = WATCH!

Captain America: A sort of review type thing

I asked people to send me questions about Captain America, the latest in Marvel Comics' superhero movie franchise. Forgive me if I get a bit nerdy. I am a comic book whore, after all. Alex asks: Which lead in movie to the Avengers did you think was better Thor or Captain America? Well, that is a tough one, seeing as how I really enjoyed both films. I'd have to say Thor, with the Captain a close second. With Thor, I think they did an impressive job of taking a character and story that by all rights should hahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifve been awful, and made it entertaining and witty. The story did a decent job of not insulting me with its use of the Marvel mythos (unlike X-Men:First Class...) And it had Natalie Portman and Kat Dennings. (Don't know who Kat Dennings is? Go to hell, what are you even doing on this website?) How do you think they did fleshing out all the second tier characters? I'll give both movies credit, they gave their secondary characters som

A list of stupid things I have done since moving to NYC: chapter one

Since it's been just over two months:  - gotten extremely lost on the subway. I believe I ended up in Soho? Well, whatever happened ended in tears, me screaming at people for money for a new metrocard and a panic attack that was subdued by some nice Australian (?) boy offering me candy. yeah I attract Australians like flies I don't get it either. - drank a lot. this is stupid in any context; it's more stupid when you move to a major city and are confused by most things. - gone to Harlem. at least this ends soon, but "harmless-looking white girl in Harlem" does not bode well. "harmless-looking white girl talking in a high-pitched voice to a designer dog" bodes EVEN WORSE. - made the mistake of acknowledging bums. in Erie, bums are just...well, bums. HERE? it's like another continent. I feel like I'm in the Time Machine .  - walked 30 blocks when it was 100+ degrees. didn't drink any water. you do the math. - dark areas at night, by myse

before I forget

I see mah gurl tonight: with Sia at Webster Hall. say hi if you see me because I'm going to spend 3 hours straightening my hair because I have PRIORITIES. that's right:  PRIORITIES.  their show for tomorrow apparently sold out! that's because they are awesome! 

Sara Haines: Social Media Guru for KATHIE LEE AND HODA

Kathie and Hoda are possibly the biggest thing I miss about not having a TV. No, what am I saying? They are ABSOLUTELY the biggest thing I miss. I love these two ladies in the morning! And their sidekick, social media superstar Sara Haines, who spends the national later morning talk show discussing what fans are saying via the Facebook and Twitterverses. this is Sara in a slightly different context: Fun fact:   her nickname is Sage! (Kathie gave it to her- thanks Wikipedia!)  Anyway, I happen to be friends with Sara Haines via the good old Facebook, because I love her. and I was like "let's ask her some questions, self!" to which she responded in a very good nature. BEHOLD, BURNING  KATHIE AND HODA SECRETS REVEALED! How did you get involved with such a position? For a morning talk show, it feels pretty unique! Sara:  I worked behind-the-scenes here at the Today show for 7 years before becoming a contributing correspondent. I started an online vlog

Jams Have Been Updated

Please check them out here . - AWM P.S., Al, what I meant by a YouTube rolodex was something that would scroll between a set series of songs that we would select, for instance, our jams or another special post. I'm not sure it is possible. Perhaps a more tech-savvy contributor would know. I don't really remember what I wanted to do with it, though.

Au Revoir Simone! (sort of)

Brooklynites Au Revoir Simone are indie pop darlings, and pretty hard not to like. Also:  they took their name from a Pee Wee Herman reference! Try topping THAT, Lykke.  Things have been kind of quiet on the Au Revoir Simone horizon, lately. But not really! As Annie Hart answered via email, there's a lot going on for the band members, both professionally (ALBUM FOUR) and personally (school and family!). All in all- an exciting time to be a part of this delightful trio! Annie is awesome, as her answers prove, and shows where to go in Brooklyn, because even though I live here I'm clueless.  Au Revoir Simone has been quiet lately! Are you guys taking a break or working on new stuff at the moment? Annie:  We had been taking a little bit of a break for Heather to focus on her school work and for me to have a baby.  But these days we are in full force at rehearsals and writing new songs for our next record, tentatively titled  Album Four .   I'm actually joking about that,

Love Letter to Houston (finale!): Eating Beavers, liquid lunching, packing, flying, and the idiots at the airport

Sorry, I forgot to post this in a timely manner. My bad!http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Beavers . I could have eaten there every day. We went there for lunch, and I had a super-boozy cocktail (soooo good) and an orgasmic, nutty veggie burger. I quite enjoyed getting sloshed at noon. The day for me was kind of bizarre. I knew I had to leave, so that made everything feel disconnected, like I was mentally breaking up with the city. I wrote some more (drunk writing!) at the Collective and went back upstairs to triple check I hadn’t left anything unpacked. Snacktimehighfive was nonplussed about my departure, but I’m sure he misses murdering my shoes. After braving Houston highway traffic (fucking ridiculous), we get to the airport with time to spare. I bid Geoff farewell and entered the airport gauntlet once more. This time I got scanned by one of those pervy photo booths! But before that, why do airports have different security requirements? At Houston, they practically ha