BOYFRIEND SHORTS.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Twitter is kinda like getting a text from a celeb.
I got a Twitter.
As if I needed another inherently pointless Internet distraction.
It'll likely end up on "I love the 00s" on VH1, like why did we ever enjoy that random technology? Or maybe not, what do I know? It might be the new big thing.
I cannot deny it of its entertainment factor though. So for the time being, woo, more addictions!
http://twitter.com/JGalls
As if I needed another inherently pointless Internet distraction.
It'll likely end up on "I love the 00s" on VH1, like why did we ever enjoy that random technology? Or maybe not, what do I know? It might be the new big thing.
I cannot deny it of its entertainment factor though. So for the time being, woo, more addictions!
http://twitter.com/JGalls
Danger Danger Gallery
I went to a crazy show/party last night. It was at a show-house in West Philly up on 50th and Baltimore or somewhere close.
I hadn't been to an infamous West Philly house show since I was with my ex-boyfriend. We used to frequent Be Happy House and a few others for basement shows, and they were always good times. They were really his friends so I never felt too comfortable going back to them after things ended.
Anyway, the Danger Danger Gallery was insane last night. It's a newer house, apparently. If I'm being frank, straight-up hipster, but not in a bad way. Kevin drove with a few friends and we went up there. We were originally going because we got inviited by a super chill girl we met outside of The Institute bar (after a failed effort to get into the Diplo/Boyz Noise show last week). She ended up not being able to make it, but it was complete with 40s and dancin' on stage. That shit was seriously good times..and on a Sunday. I like running into random surprising new places in this city I call home.
I hadn't been to an infamous West Philly house show since I was with my ex-boyfriend. We used to frequent Be Happy House and a few others for basement shows, and they were always good times. They were really his friends so I never felt too comfortable going back to them after things ended.
Anyway, the Danger Danger Gallery was insane last night. It's a newer house, apparently. If I'm being frank, straight-up hipster, but not in a bad way. Kevin drove with a few friends and we went up there. We were originally going because we got inviited by a super chill girl we met outside of The Institute bar (after a failed effort to get into the Diplo/Boyz Noise show last week). She ended up not being able to make it, but it was complete with 40s and dancin' on stage. That shit was seriously good times..and on a Sunday. I like running into random surprising new places in this city I call home.
Santigold?
When did Ms. Santi White change her stage name from Santogold to Santigold?
Just wondering.
Monday, March 23, 2009
2nd Annual Roots Picnic.
This should be so good. Who wants to go with me?!
It starts in the afternoon on my 21st! Then we can continue the party at the bar or a club after the show. = )
Saturday, March 21, 2009
From the horse's mouth:
To continue my Decemberists tangent..
Colin Meloy talks metal:
Colin and Chris on the album and SxSW:
Colin Meloy talks metal:
Colin and Chris on the album and SxSW:
My take on The Decemberists'-Hazards of Love
I'll give a little forward:
So, The Decemberists have been one of my favorite bands for years now. I believe that my infatuation with the band began back in junior year of high school. Quite a few of my very close friends share in this love as well.
There's something about the way I feel when listening to them. I suppose, that's the whole point of music in the first place, but it's special with this band. Lead singer/song-writer of the band, Colin Meloy, was a novelist before starting The Decemberists and has a undeniably descriptive way with words. I suppose it coincides with my fondness of Hemingway, as well.
It's not a simple task for me to truly express it into words, but I can kind of paint a picture...
It's like..Hmm okay, I'm sitting legs dangling over a large cliff with roaring seas crashing into it, likely somewhere on the British countryside--probably a century (maybe even two) back in time. Either that, or I'm permanently placed in an old movie or a musical--like, Oliver.
...And that, in short, is where my mind places itself when I'm listening to The Decemberists.
Well, I purchased the pre-release of their new album Hazards of Love a few days back.
Since it was nice out this afternoon, I decided to drive around the city aimlessly with my windows down. I figured it would be the perfect time to give the album a full listen through.
Blew my mind. It is a whole lot more progressive rock than what I am used to hearing from them. Or I mean, there are pretty heavy guitar riffs throughout (Blah, I'm not a fan of explaining genres).
I read that Colin Meloy had intended for it to be a "rock-opera"--to possibly be turned into a musical. I'm not sure whether or not that will happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did someday. I also read that he may be planning to play the album through when they go on tour, which I also think is a smart decision. It functions as a story, like some of their previous work, but Hazards of Love truly does. It's a mythical journey mostly centered around a character named Margret. It also has a fair amount of heavy female vocals on it, they put the singers from both My Brightest Diamond and Lavender Diamond on some of the tracks.
It may be a step in a different direction for one of my favorite bands, but truth be told, they can do no real wrong in my eyes. It's definitely not an album you skip around, I'm certain it was absolutely intended to be listened to in its entirety. Please buy it.
So, The Decemberists have been one of my favorite bands for years now. I believe that my infatuation with the band began back in junior year of high school. Quite a few of my very close friends share in this love as well.
There's something about the way I feel when listening to them. I suppose, that's the whole point of music in the first place, but it's special with this band. Lead singer/song-writer of the band, Colin Meloy, was a novelist before starting The Decemberists and has a undeniably descriptive way with words. I suppose it coincides with my fondness of Hemingway, as well.
It's not a simple task for me to truly express it into words, but I can kind of paint a picture...
It's like..Hmm okay, I'm sitting legs dangling over a large cliff with roaring seas crashing into it, likely somewhere on the British countryside--probably a century (maybe even two) back in time. Either that, or I'm permanently placed in an old movie or a musical--like, Oliver.
...And that, in short, is where my mind places itself when I'm listening to The Decemberists.
Well, I purchased the pre-release of their new album Hazards of Love a few days back.
Since it was nice out this afternoon, I decided to drive around the city aimlessly with my windows down. I figured it would be the perfect time to give the album a full listen through.
Blew my mind. It is a whole lot more progressive rock than what I am used to hearing from them. Or I mean, there are pretty heavy guitar riffs throughout (Blah, I'm not a fan of explaining genres).
I read that Colin Meloy had intended for it to be a "rock-opera"--to possibly be turned into a musical. I'm not sure whether or not that will happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did someday. I also read that he may be planning to play the album through when they go on tour, which I also think is a smart decision. It functions as a story, like some of their previous work, but Hazards of Love truly does. It's a mythical journey mostly centered around a character named Margret. It also has a fair amount of heavy female vocals on it, they put the singers from both My Brightest Diamond and Lavender Diamond on some of the tracks.
It may be a step in a different direction for one of my favorite bands, but truth be told, they can do no real wrong in my eyes. It's definitely not an album you skip around, I'm certain it was absolutely intended to be listened to in its entirety. Please buy it.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Photographs.
My talented roommate and good friend Becca McGirney took these of our friend Joe and myself. They were for her portrait's photography project last week.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
This and That.
I've been listening to this Knife song for a few days over and over on repeat (while shaking my ass in front of the mirror, naturally).
I know that it's a few years old, but my good friend Joe just introduced it to me. If you get can get into Electronic music. Please listen; it's brilliant.
The Knife- We Share Our Mother's Health
In other news, I will be starting my internship at Ropeadope on Friday. So, I'm definitely looking forward to that.
Otherwise, this week just needs to end as soon as humanly possible. I am so busy with midterms and other assignments. It is making me physically and mentally drained, as well as cranky. : /
I absolutely cannot wait to spend a week in Myrtle Beach with some of my best friends starting Saturday. I need the vaca.
I know that it's a few years old, but my good friend Joe just introduced it to me. If you get can get into Electronic music. Please listen; it's brilliant.
The Knife- We Share Our Mother's Health
In other news, I will be starting my internship at Ropeadope on Friday. So, I'm definitely looking forward to that.
Otherwise, this week just needs to end as soon as humanly possible. I am so busy with midterms and other assignments. It is making me physically and mentally drained, as well as cranky. : /
I absolutely cannot wait to spend a week in Myrtle Beach with some of my best friends starting Saturday. I need the vaca.
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