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In arguably the most offensive news to reach our shores thus far, Canadian band Nickelback, Have just signed a staggering $70 Million, 3 album record deal with touring powerhouse livenation.
That’s if front man, Chad Kroeger stays sober (and alive) long enough to….
It would seem Mr Kroeger has been in a bit of trouble of late.
With 25 million album sales, 1 Grammy, 3 Billboard awards and countless people’s choice award Kroeger was arrested for driving in excess of 160km in British Columbia. With a blood alcohol reading of 1.4 (twice the legal limit) it seems we can now add 1 drink driving offence, a 12 month probation and $600 fine to that list.
Yet despite these misdemeanors and untold crimes against our airwaves, it seems Nickelback will be continuing to make our ears bleed until at least 2015.
The silver lining?
A potential 'Amy Winehouse' moment, where Kroeger assaults an unsuspecting fan! We can dream...
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Well avid readers, guilt and a unrelenting desire has finally taken firm grip and compelled me to write this long awaited post.
Whilst enjoying an extravagant meal and a few bottles of good red wine with my lovely housemates and loved one, I came to a disturbing realisation that our tastes (well, most peoples) in music are all but a product of a successful marketing campaign headed by people whom pay little regard to true talent.
Shocking? I doubt it. But my conversation downstairs with industry 'professionals' filled by belly with the burning need to put in my 50 cents thinking its worth the full dollar
I will not go on a rampage about the money making (or once profitable) record labels, but instead highlight some sounds that help me get out of bed in the morning without feeling too jaded by this cynical world.
The Soledad brothers.
I am a Soledad brother in the truest sense. Whilst i lack, the arguably important equipment to make this so, i go above and beyond the primitive meaning of 'man' with my balls out love for everything this band stands for.
If you are one of the unfortunate few who have missed out in basking in their 'garage rock' glory i beg you to go... no, run, to your nearest 'reputable' music outlet and beg the indie guy behind the counter for a copy of 'steal your soul and dare your spirit to move.' If said boy looks at you with a blank stare, feel proud in the knowledge that you are about to discover something truly life changing. Believe me, its worth the cost of US imports, posting and handling bla bla for a moment so pure you wonder what it was you listened to before this.
My alternate life as a music nazi begun and will probably end with the band. I have the good fortune of being able to say that I have 'spoken' to one of the most pressing musical minds of our generation regarding his taste on music (you see, i was stuck in a Ryan Adams rut at the time) and have found a plethora of sounds that have continued to ignite my senses and make me fall hopelessly in love again.
Friends, I have much to say but before i go on i need everyone to hear, prodigal stone blues, then come back to me. Rapt in warmth the of utter fulfillment
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Well, I'm stumped! Its been 3 days since my last post, and I have been racking my brain with what scintillating piece I am going to provide my 4 very loyal readers (is 4 hoping for too much?) with next...
Sure, there is a myriad of things I could talk about, new bands, hot fashion tips on how to "dress and act 'indie' by heeding my advice" but that would that would be too predictable, too monotonous for both you and I. So I have turned my attention to moustaches! Yes kids, thats right. moustaches, the next (and very wrong) trend that your ' nerdy but hip friend who listens to ironic 80's electro bands and claims to only go to streeparty nights 'because a friends band is playing' will be sprouting next.
Initially i was reluctant to discuss this important issue, but it was a combination of my boyfriends constant ranting upon how 'ridiculous' this looks and his pictorial evidence that i convinced me that something need to be done... and fast!
men can grow moustaches, boys can't! and even then they shouldn't. Not only does a sparsely haired mo make most of these young indie types look as tho they have grown this facial hair so they can use their older brothers I.D to buy beer for the first time, the look naff!
Moustaches should only been seen in november, when grown for charity or in december when we see the santa brigade taking over a shopping centre near you. And in our age of political correctness, this may be very near extinction.
and for those of you who think this may be an 'individual' look i have a censored version of said boyfriends angry rant.
"you don't look like an individual, you look like a fuckwit"
For those of you reading this, who at present, have this horrible facial growth, PLEASE! do yourself and the rest of us a favour and remove what ever sharp instrument you have nearby and remove that thing IMMEDIATELY!
Malicious taunts from your mortified offspring will be far more pointed than anything this blog can say.
ps
I would have uploaded pictures to further illustrate my point but i can't quite make the darn thing work! if your still skeptical, please, look up operator please and the holidays for further reference.
i shudder!
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When i woke this morning, I was full of hope. Full of optimism for the day ahead. Armed with a soy latte and ready to take on the day I opened the paper only to be hit in the face.
THE DUKE SPIRIT
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The wombats, another boring NME hype band of little substance, will in no serious way change your world, or alter you're being.
There inarticulate musing on an influential band (dance to joy division, anyone?) does nothing beyond make me want to surrender the gift of hearing for fear of turning on the 'alternative' commercial radio station and hearing them
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