M.I.A.

M.I.A is fabulous!
I recently saw her video for "Paper Planes" and I instantly fell in love with her style.
How crazy is the dress in the seventh picture!

YouTube - M.I.A. - Paper Planes

Chills.

Todd Hido

Will Govus

I don't know whats been up with me lately but I have been more, I guess you can say, bitchy maybe than usual. And I love being by myself. Its that weird? I guess it can be but I don't know if this is some kind of a crazy phase or the stress and annoyance levels of school are getting to me. But I have definitely been on the dark side more than the light usual. Therefore, I thought this post ought to reflect my mood. These pictures literally gave me chills the first time I saw them. And I'm pretty sure Will Govus is only 17 or 18 years of age. Marry me.
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Speaking of the dark side (wait for this, im going too make a really awkward transition) the musical, Razia's Shadow, is an an epic tale of hope and love and the division of the light and dark worlds. This musical was created by Thomas Dutton from the band, Forgive Durden when the idea came to him in a dream. The story is vague, says Thomas Dutton as he explained it as "The first half is the creation and ultimate division of the world. The second half is the story of destined love and the world being reunited as one."

Thomas Dutton took the concept of a musical, a magnificent story, and utilized special guest vocalists perfectly. This musical has so much going on within it that it requires a good sit down at the computer with a cup of tea and a long read of what its about and the characters to understand it completely. This is the CD cover, it comes with all the lyrics to the songs so its easy to follow along with the story. wow. IM A DORK! No, but its really awesome.

But the coolest part is the star-studded CAST. Its a collaboration of the best singers from many related bands. Among the outstanding cast members are Forgive Durden's fellow Fueled By Ramen (the label) artists: Brendan Urie of Panic At The Disco, Greta Salpeter of The Hush Sound, Dan Young of This Providence. All appearing alongside members of such bands as mewithoutYou, The Dear Hunter, Say Anything, Saves The Day, Gatsbys American Dream, Portugal. The Man, The Audition, Man In The Blue Van, The Matches, and An Angle.

To here some of the songs click here.

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I want to thank all of you who have been keeping my grandparents in your prayers, which I told you about in my last post. Your love and thoughtfulness warms my heart. And brings me out of the dark side :)
All my love.

P.S. Another Magazine is my LOVE. GO HERE. NOW.
P.P.S. Perforated Dream Cloud is also my love, so go there too. Even though Kizzy just started a blog, she has an amazing mind and her posts are intriguing. Its a good addition to any blog list. And I'm not just saying that because shes my close friend. So, give my girl Kizzy some love!
P.P.P.S. I wrote a ton in this post! My mistake for rambling. ha.

Under the Blacklight

Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis

Rilo Kiley is a Los Angeles based indie rock band. They are incredible. They have this way of making you completely mellow but also wanting to forget the world and just dance in your underwear. If you've never heard of them, or just never listened to their music, PLEASE, click on this post's title, Under the Blacklight (their album name), and listen to my favorite song of theirs "Silver Lining" and a few others. You'll be hooked!

The band members are Jenny Lewis - vocals, keyboard, guitar, bass;
Blake Sennett (3rd) - guitar, vocals;
Pierre de Reeder (far left) - bass, guitar, keyboard, vocals; and
Jason Boesel (far right) - drums, percussion.

Isn't Jenny Lewis fabulous?
xoxo
Emily Anne