Recently, I've been discussing with various people that I meet that the problem with society today is the fact that popular music
has a lot of negative messages, while the unpopular music--such as metal-- actually has all the positive messages. We Came As Romans is a good
example of a band that many would pass over just because "I can't
understand what they're saying." Well, to be honest, I don't understand
what rappers are saying and people still listen to them.
Mid October, Performance Review
While surfing around on ReverbNation, looking for new music and shows in my area to attend, I stumbled upon a band called Mid October. They are a local rock band from Atwater, California. I am a harsh critic on local talent because, honestly, there is a reason that not everyone makes it big time. After listening to a couple songs, though, I really wanted this band to succeed. They have the kind of sound that is, yeah, a little inexperienced, but they are going to sound amazing someday. That little bit of hope was what got me out of the house to go see the next show they were in. It wasn't far, so I grabbed my camera and hoped they were even more amazing live.
7 Ways to Tell You've Been Influenced by British Media
I am American. I was born and raised in the Central Valley, but I have been reading books and watching telly from across the ocean since before I can remember. I grew up quoting Monty Python and not quite getting American humor (I still don't get why American Pie is funny). I read the Harry Potter books the summer I turned 11 (still waiting for my letter). All of this has culminated into this bizarre way that I interact with the world. A lot of my friends have similar problems, so let's see how you can tell if you've spent way too much time being influenced by British media.
As a kid it was highly frowned upon by my parents if I cussed. Most kids had a similar issue. I read the Harry Potter books and started saying "bloody" and I got away with it! My mom had no idea what I was saying. The best part is that sometimes I picked up phrases and didn't even realize they were British--the joys of being a kid. Oddly enough, having read Harry Potter at such a young age, I still say Happy Christmas instead of Merry Christmas. I try to remember to say Merry Christmas, but it always slips out as Happy. I sometimes feel like I'm in second language acquisition and have to hunt for the American way to say something.
7. You say "wicked" or "bloody" just to get away with cursing
Morbid Game Reviews: Gloom
Good evening children of the night and to all of you who might have stumbled onto this little website. I am your host for this Article, in which I will discuss a game for those with a bit of a darker mind. This is the first in a series of articles that eventually will go over all sorts of games, from card games to tabletop role playing. Be warned my children, some of these games are highly addictive and loads of fun!
Ronnie Radke: Idol Or Bully?
Ronnie Radke, the former vocalist of Escape the Fate and current vocalist for Falling in Reverse. He is a man recently released from jail who has a horrible history of violence and abuse. He has been throwing temper tantrums on stage, throwing mic stands into the crowd, kicking people out of shows for no reason and just overall acting like a toddler. Is it really that much of a surprise? He's a reckless diva who expects the world and pretty girls to fall at his feet. He's obviously got unresolved issues with his former band; anyone who actually listened to his album could tell you that. So you wear a shirt with the logo of the former band to his concert, knowing how he is, and you expect him not to fly off the handle?
7 Ways to tell you're a Whovian
First of all let me apologize for my long silence, it has been a very interesting November. I am a fan of doing National Novel Writing Month, and did it again this year with excellent results! Meaning I finished writing 50,000 words in 30 days, which really means I didn't finish a novel, I just wrote 50,000 words; the novel is no where near done. Second, I am super excited for Christmas! Not because it's Christmas, but because this year's Doctor Who Special looks awesome! I'm looking forward to knowing why I'm suddenly afraid of Snowmen; good thing I live somewhere it doesn't snow (much).
If you haven't seen the teaser for the Christmas special follow this lovely link.Yep, that's right, snowmen with scary teeth. Please excuse me while I hide under a blanket, maybe I'll make a fort, anyway not the point 8 year old me. Now to the point of this article, how do you know when you're a true Whovian?
7. You see TARDIS blue everywhere.
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