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Valentine's Day. Singles' Awareness Day. Thursday. Whatever you call it, it's upon us. What better excuse to pop in an eclectic, admittedly downtrodden mix, go for the mani-pedi double hitter, eat copious amounts of chocolate, and watch Annie Hall for the hundredth time? And with that, dear reader 1 , the mystery in our relationship is officially gone. Enjoy. 1. And apparently, judging by word choice, said mystery has been replaced with sheer pretension. mp3: " Power Of Love (Céline Dion) " by Final Fantasy mp3: [...]
In this song Martha continues the Wainwright tradition of airing the family's dirty laundry through their music, usually in funny, ironic ways. Here Martha tells of her first meeting with and impressions of her father Loudon's new, much younger, girlfriend. Must be nice to be able to telescope messages to your family this way.... MP3 File
Back in September the Vancouver Sun released their first compilation album with the help of a decidedly Canadian cast of musicians. The songs on that compilation were a solid gathering of sounds and with a little digging they can still be found on the interwebs. This time around the Vancouver Sun released yet another completely free digital download filled with amazing artists. And, this time, there is a holiday theme that runs through all the music. Enjoy the tracks below. For a limited time you can download the entire compilation in high quality mp3 format direct [...]
We understand that many of us have been a bit out of sorts lately with that flu bug floating around and that whole lethargic feeling that comes with cloudy weather. So there's nothing like a weekend of shows to turn frowns upside down... This weekend, a caravan of huge touring bands roll through town beginning tonight with Joanna Newsom at Walt Disney, Of Montreal at the Avalon, Loudon
Pretty Girls Make Graves Yakışıklı Rufus Wainwright'in güzel kızkardeşi Martha Wainwright , 2005 yılında çıkardığı kendi adını taşıyan ilk uzunçaları ile yürekleri yakarken; Antony Hegarty sayesinde ayyuka çıkan Joan As Police Woman ile birlikte birbiri üzerine bilenen bıçaklar gibi delici oluyor. Doğrusu bu ünü geç yakalamış, yaşlanmış kadınlar, her ne kadar tatlı olmasalar da, sinirli hareketleri ve bozuk ağızlarıyla kaideyi değiştirmiyor; Pretty Girls Make Graves. Martha Wainwright - Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole [...]

Sunday is all about the tent. The main stage and second stage line-ups are so bland and middle of the road that anything worthy of attention has been sidelined to the JJB tent. Starting with Martha Wainwright who appears to be dressed like she's off to a school parents evening. Her voice however sounds as rich and worn as ever. Gravelly, croaky and deceptively gorgeous, she sounds like she could have been up smoking all night as she mesmorises a busy tent with her captivating country tinged take on folk. She calls her new [...]

If your read my Glastonbury review, you'll know that this was one of my highlights. The moment the Wainwright offspring came together to duet on 'Hallelujah'. It was totally unexpected and utterly sublime. A real shivers down the spine moment. True, they fluff it up a few times but somehow that makes it even more endearing. Despite being stood ankle deep in mud and surrounded by total strangers, it had a weird feeling of seeing two siblings showing off their party piece in front of expectant family. Sadly for Rufus , [...]
Monday: Bad Brains @ Rocks Off Concert Cruise 7pm $35 There's a lot not to like about this concert, if you're late you miss the boat, it's $35, you cannot get off the boat; but when you get down to it seeing the mother fucking Bad Brains on a boat circling Manhattan may just be the coolest possible thing you could do this year. If I had $35 right now I know where I would be tonight, and if you have the cash make sure you are there. Bad Brains - "Give Thanks and Praises" [...]

Photo credit: a nameless yeast One picture, two EP-length, Lambchop-inspired playlists. What is he trying to say? You decide which one you think fits best. "I'm a Moody Fucker" Obviously the f-word is what captures the eye initially. It reminded me of the excellent Moody Fucker song by Lambchop and the guy in the picture certainly looks a bit grumpy. This is the more pessimistic list that only looks at the message that he is trying to express. [...]

and you have no idea no idea how it feels to be on your own in your own home with the fucking phone and the mother of gloom in your bedroom standing over your head with her hand in your head with her hand in your head i will not pretend, i will not put on a smile i will not say i'm all right for you when all i wanted was to be good born in montreal, martha wainwright is the sister to rufus [...]

Image: Joe Carey Things will probably be sleepy around here for the rest of the week. I still need to put together my 2006 lists (songs and albums) and write 10,000 word essays for each. (That last bit is a joke.) But expect something come Monday. In the meantime, kindly wander over and download the latest holiday-themed Contrast Podcast . I contributed for the first time in eons. My intro sounds [...]

Listen to Podcast #21: Betty's "The Wind Carries All Things Lost" Refrains. Like what you hear?? Subscribe HERE! Bunch of Bettys #21: Betty's "The Wind Carries All Things Lost" Refrains . (RIGHT-CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ENTIRE PODCAST) This time of year, with holidays and darker days approaching, I always get nostalgic and introverted. This year the sorrow is not as present - for all things loved, lingering and lost - but the moodiness and memories never really depart. I've learned after, that I wouldn't want to [...]

The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits; on the French coast, the light Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand, Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay. Come to the window, sweet is the night-air! Only, from the long line of spray Where the sea meets the moon-blanched land, ... - Matthew Arnold , Dover Beach "Acoustic Wednesday No.34. Late Night Early October" 01. Martha Wainwright [...]

Picture this: it's 3am last night. Ain't I a handsome bastard? Some asshat threw flaming garbage down my building's trash chute, forcing every resident to evacuate. This interrupts the first decent night's sleep I've had in weeks. Adding insult to injury, neither the policeman nor any member of the fire department who responded to the fire alarm were even remotely attractive. When Jesus Christ returns to Earth for the Almighty Rapture, I have every intention of kicking him square in the nuts for this. [...]
My Hero...Franck Ribery (he got the scar on his face when he was 2 years old in a car accident) Will he leave Olympique Marseille even though he recently signed a 3 year deal and the French Football Association said at the end of last year that the league needs to hold on to it's superstars longer and specifically cited Franck? I'd love to see him at Arsenal, that team has grown on me. I am a huge fan of Tomas Rosicky who left Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season (pre-world cup) and he is starting [...]

Listen to Bunch of Betty's Podcast #17: Betty's "Piano Pop 101 - Beyond Tori" Mix! Like what you hear?? Subscribe! Bunch of Betty's Podcast #17: Betty's "Piano Pop 101 - Beyond Tori" Mix! <a This podcast features lovely, passionate piano-driven songs from some of today's best eclectic women artists! Just listen... LINK to this podcast's featured artist: SHAUNA BURNS!! [...]