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So, I was emailed about 20 days ago about the release of a Natalie Portman's Shaved Head video straight from the creator's, That Go, and I honestly didn't want to do a NPSH overload. Well, I lazied out, and it has been too long, so I decided to post this totally awesome video. The video is for their bombtastic tune, "Sophisticated Side Ponytail," and it is a total mindfuck. I am not kidding you. If you are sensitive to bright colors, I advise you to unfortunately skip this one out. Take a chance. Remember, I am not responsible if something horribly wrong happens to you...



natalie portman's shaved head - sophisticated side ponytail from thatgo on Vimeo.

That Go on myspace: That Go
NPSH on myspace: Natalie Portman's Shaved Head

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Me oh my

When you're drunk
Originally uploaded by Any Syler

I'm getting lazy now! I'm very sorry... *slaps wrist*
No excuse. I just have not really been wanting to update.

So, over the last week I have been growing very nostalgic lately for late 90s/early 00s bubblegum pop music. I've cracked out my Steps and Radio Disney compilation discs, and listening to them like mad.

Only in hopes to remember the good times of being a youngin'.

A load of my friends have moved out of their homes and have started learning the wisdom of the world... and I'm home, reading, trying to keep my brain sharp. I have resorted to memorizing poems to keep it up in ship-shape. I've managed a Robert Burns- down to the spelling and punctuation. And no, I will not type it up on here, because some out there have trust issues. "Well, she must have copy pasted"
I'm not dealing with people like you. Thanks.

Back to music- to go with this post (and I know the image has nothing to do with it, haha!) I uploaded a nice little 11 and a half minute mix from DJ Plastic that I found when browsing youtube at the wee hours of the morn, watching A*Teens videos. It's not that great, but I still love A*Teens (I vaguely remember their opening act when I saw Britney Spears on her 2000 tour) and therefore, I suggest you just listen to this.



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River

Originally uploaded by +maura

It's been well over a week since I have blogged! Pardon my laziness, but I reckon I have a sufficient excuse.

The Olympics started, and I am a huge swim fan... that's the first week. I had to watch Michael Phelps make history this week. To be completely honest, I teared up during a few races- even almost hyperventilated to the point of almost blacking out. I am that hardcore/intense of a fan.

Last Wednesday I had the wisdom teeth removed, soooo I was out for a few days, not really wanting to do anything but sleep and watch prime time Olympics. Now, almost a week from the procedure, the swelling is down, I'm taking my horse pills of ibuprofen and amoxicillin, and await the 20th this week to have my stitched removed. I am so tired of these darned stitches... and I am starting to get a feeling that they are tired of me, too!

I had a couple weeks where I was scared to wanting to go and move to school. My roommate, Sasha, was kind enough to email me the day of my surgery (not knowing about it...), and it relaxed my anxieties a little. Even duvet cover shopping mellowed me out today. I am hoping I can find a way to meet up before we move in, that'd be much less awkward than on moving day going, "Hey- erm, hi!"

SO Excuses, excuses. You're really not caring anymore... so here is my second summer mix of the month that is way overdue! I had it done yesterday, but I was really not feeling it to blog. I was busy responding to Maura (the artist featured in this post) about pancakes, Scottish and Swedes, and books. Be sure to check out Maura's other work on her flickr photostream!



It has a little old, a little new. Not really summery like the "Kelly" from Van She (I love that band), but it contains some songs I've been really 'diving' into, lately. Badumpshh.

I hope I find something more interesting to post later...

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Ode To Summer, Ett

"hello freedom" by Colie Parks (a.k.a. thank you very little)

Hi there. Summer is tapering very quickly... it's almost depressing. I am also a big fat liar. I told you I would do a double post, and I failed to do this. Oh well, the day has passed. I had more time to mull over it, sooo maybe it's better? Actually, it is. I made a playlist! Of summery tunes. Even if you don't find some of them summery, then I'll classify them simply as "fun to party to" and that's all you need for summer.

If you've caught on yet, I made a playlist as an ode to summer days. They remind me a of sunny days, random travels, late night mayhem... everything a teenage summer is all about. It's very unfortunate when I think about it, this is my last four month summer EVER in my life. Jobless, bill-less, not many personal responsibilities but a few chores and remembering to wake up. God, if only every day was a summer day. Even if you get bored... when you have so much to do, all you want to revert back to is a beautiful summer day.

So, here is my first Ode to Summer mix, out of four (one for each week-- o0o0o0o0o), and I hope you'll enjoy.


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P.S. That Jack's Mannequin really is new! You can get it when you pre-order Andrew's upcoming album, "The Glass Passenger," to be released on September 30. For the time being, his "The Ghost Overground EP" was released today with the first single, "The Resolution" and I pretty much creamed with excitement (sorry) and a thousand percent more anticipation for "The Glass Passenger." It's been too long for this album.

Who's on First?

"Welcome to the Apocalypse. It's nice here." by Wesley Kirk (a.k.a. The Vision Beautiful)

Today I present to you a two parter to make up for the lack of updateage. I really should spread it out to multiple days, but I can't... there's too much going on in the music world!

In this post, I present two songs from two artists. One that I stumbled across, the other I have known about for some time and just felt compelled to post them because they tickle my ears. They both are not something you'd hear on your typical day (unless if you're into this type of stuff). The Painted Word, who oddly enough have a song named after their band, which I found bizarre and presumed it was an error at first, have produced this Psychedelic pop dream that remind me of a drowning Joy Zipper song. If you aren't familiar with Joy Zipper... ignore that phrase and listen to the song anyways. As for Feral Children, I actually came across them a few months ago after being messaged by Sarathan Records' advertising manager, Chris (hiya!), about their newest addition to the Sarathan family, War Tapes. I looked at their other artists, and Feral Children instantly stuck out with that name. I had to check them out.

The Seattle-based band (I swear I'm not doing all this Seattle music on purpose!) is ultimately classified under the experimental rock genre. Then again, what isn't nowadays? Trust me, it's good and it's different. If you're a little sketch and would like a comparison, I'd call them an octave mellower Man Man.



"The Revolution will be Televised." by Wesley Kirk

As for the artist of the post... he's a filmmaker and photographer from the States, and he actually takes beautiful portraits. I'm sorry I didn't post any... I guess that means you're going to have to follow those links now, yes? Trust me- when you see "Wrapped Up In Books." you'll understand what I'm talking about. Also, click here to watch some of his videos.

Stay tuned for a second post today!

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Cheeeese

Originally uploaded by Any Syler

Holy hell. It's August already! I can't believe how much momentum the last bits of summer are gaining. I finally developed twelve (that's correct, 12) rolls of film and disposable camera's yesterday. They were all from 2001-2003, and four of them didn't turn out. It cost me $32, but it was so worth it. So amazing some of the things I found. I then proceeded to hook up my scanner, and then couldn't find various items necessary for it's setup. I found this >>>

A pola of my teeth right after I got my braces off. So grimey! All the gunk growing in my gum's (eww that sounds disgusting) is horrible, but they look damn spiffy and pretty as a thumbnail. I was so happy that day they came off. Until the retainers went in...


I decided to update now before I leave for the beach tonight. I'm going to my friends beach house for a bonfire, gonna be sweet. Woah- is "gonna" a real word now? Has it been? I just typed it... and there is no red line under it saying that it is spelled incorrectly. Oh, the English language sometimes terrifies me... but I love it.

Good schtuff for ya'll to enjoy while I dance around the fire this evening! Here's a totally wicked/rad band from the Pacific Northwest-- SEATTLE to be specific, who just released their debut album, "Glistening Pleasure," in the middle of July. They have been lined up for best band name of the year (thought they've been around for a while) and even have been name-dropped in a Questionable Content webcomic. You know you've got props if you're in a webcomic.

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head.

Now you see what the bizzz is all about them. All you have to do is hear it and please get the CD-- it's available in digital format, and if you live in the Seattle area, go to your local independent record store, it'll be there! I can't wait for my physical copy in September... mmm. I've been anticipating for this for a year after someone sent me a demo version of "Beard Lust".



Much love

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