Posts Tagged ‘Coachella’

Monday tid bits of newsy type things

Monday, August 10th, 2009

* Julian Casablancas of The Strokes did his “his first on-camera interview in 3 years”. He chats about his new solo album and The Strokes new album, and how he went to go see the movie Up. For the record everyone should go see Up if they have a heart (you will cry….I cried).

* Before The Matrix, Keanu Reeves used to get the scoop on bears! Ah-maze-ing!

* Chart put together a Best and Worst list of Lollapalooza , and Coachella has put together this neat timelapse!

* In other music festival news, check out these funky festival fashions yall! Back to school shopping time!

* As you’ve probably heard by now, John Hughes passed away. If you’ve never seen Sixteen Candles, Pretty In Pink, The Breakfast Club, or Ferris Bueller’s Day Off go and get to it this second. You can also click here for just a few of the great moments he created.

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Festival of Fear? Concerns About Summer Concerts

Monday, July 20th, 2009
Oasis are not impressed by your attitude.

Oasis are not impressed by your attitude.

This weekend I bought myself some tickets to V-Fest Ontario, up at Burl’s Creek Farm in Oro-Medonte (it’s just north of Barrie). So now, I’m trying to learn-up about what I should expect/avoid at a festival, since I’ve never been to one before (oh Glastonbury and Reading/Leeds Festival(s), why are you so far away?). And I’ve found some things I wouldn’t have expected. Based on recent news, here are three reasons this festival could be a scary, scary place.

#1: Fashion? The New York Times went out and did a whole fashion spread of artists all dressed up at Coachella. I guess that means no one is worried about mud, like in the U.K. I guess that’s the fans, anyway. These photos are seriously awesome (and done in black and white), you should see! Just don’t expect me to dress that way!

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