I was given the name Leo not quite 30 years ago, yet I'm still trying to define myself otherwise. I could be described as a postmodern deconstructionist anarcho-capitalist. I think we've all forgotten who we are, to a certain extent. This is my attempt to find myself, or you. If you think you know who I am, or who you are, or that I know who you are, or who you might be someday, feel free to engage me at any time: leo (at) amnesiacs (dot) org
Zombies! Organize!! (Z!O!! for those of you that know) has a new CD and a video to boot! I think they’re one of the best things to happen to music in S. Florida since The Postmarks or The Freakin’ Hott. Robotacus is on their latest release. If you were to, say, check out their webpage, I’m sure they’d think that was pretty awesome.
1 year ago.
President Bush - ducking from two shoes that a report threw at him in Baghdad.
In Iraqi culture, throwing shoes at someone is a sign of contempt; Iraqis whacked a statue of Saddam Hussein with their shoes after U.S. marines toppled it to the ground after the 2003 invasion. (via emilyposts)
Here’s video. (via synmirror:peterwknox)
Roughly translated, the reporter screamed, “I got yer going away present right here, pal.” I hope this guy didn’t have tea scheduled with Blackwater any time soon. Prime Minister Nuri al Malachi barely flinches. Either he knows that he’s relatively safe standing next to “that one” (insert gratuitous thumb-jerking motion here), or he’s supremely confident of this guy’s aim. White House Spokeswoman Dana Perino was reportedly injured in the melee: she took a microphone to the face and is now sporting a black eye. Well, aside from being George W. Bush’s final Press Secretary, anyway.
Posted 1 year ago.Everthus the Deadbeats - Organic Mechanics
What is it about the word “Indiana” that creates a scornful, dubious look on the face of whomever you’re conversing with? C’mon, Indiana is the home of basketball (as in “history”, not as in “the Pacers”), John Mellencamp, popcorn and Michael Jackson.
Jesus, people; enough with the snark already! Indiana is a damned blue state again, am I right? I’m placing it on parole and it obviously wants to be rehabilitated, as evidenced by Indianapolans Everthus the Deadbeats. Utilizing poppy melodies evocative of ELO and The Kinks blended with quirky arrangements and instrumentation a la the Dirty Projectors and Mount Eerie, these relative newcomers are sure to bust out of that five state dead zone (there I go, again) any moment now.
This song has been played 7 times. 1 year ago.
Coffee and Cigarettes - “Delerium”
“Daaaamn! That don’t sound too good, Bill Murray.” The aftereffects of watching this scene may include forever trying to pronounce “Bill Murray” in the unforgettable way it comes out of (the) RZA’s mouth. (via sayyes)Posted 1 year ago.(via futuremilk:mediation)
I seriously just teared up at the end of Elf. It must be my time of the year.
Haha, I’m laughing at Peter Knox right now. Despite the commercial nature of the Christmas season, I just love that movie. Maybe I teared up once while watching it; I don’t have an independent recollection of that event at the moment…
- posted 1 year ago.Okkervil River - Calling and Not Calling My Ex
“What? More bells?” “Yeah, it’s g.d. Christmas, isn’t it?” “In your mind. All the time. Let it go. Let her go.” “But… it’s snowing.”
A catchy, simple little jingle about what every spurned girl fantasizes her ex will go through once he wises up. I played this for a friend in the car one day and she laughed, then burst into tears.
(via sayyes)
This song has been played 41 times. 1 year ago.
MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)
Oh Lawd, I am feeling this beat so hard. Frankly, I don’t know much about MGMT, but thanks to the magic of my new BFF, The Hype Machine, there’s some aural goodness pouring out of my speakers RIGHT NOW. The Hype Machine’s interface has a steep learning curve. At first, it’s a little like meeting an Icelander: you perceive the thing in front of you as slightly aloof, standoffish, and perhaps a little pretentious? Within hours, however, you’re slamming shots of vodka and questioning fuzzily, “Hype Machine, where you been all my life?”
This song has been played 54 times. 1 year ago.
