8/7/14
7/17/14
20 000 Days on Earth.
One of my favorite artists since I can remember, I grew up listening to his murder ballads. He is someone who taught me what real music was supposed to sound like. A genius I admire deeply. Mr. Nick Cave.
No premiere date for Portugal yet., but that's no surprise... Can't wait.
5/7/14
West Coast - Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey's new single West Coast, the first single of a most anticipated new album, is out today.
Is it going to be as good as the previous one? Expectations are high. For now, let's enjoy the video and the character she is playing for us this time.
Is it going to be as good as the previous one? Expectations are high. For now, let's enjoy the video and the character she is playing for us this time.
Fierce, savage words.
I have surfaced from this new book I am editing, a short stories collection about Fernando Pessoa,just to share with you the words, the perfectly written expression of Jehnny Beth from Savages. I am not going to rewrite them here because it's just offensive to do that to such a beautiful writer.
Instead, I'll leave you with an excerpt I chose from her words and the link to the Huffington Post's article where you can read everything for yourselves.
And Jehnny Beth, if you ever read this humble post, remember that, others, like yourself, still believe in Ars Gratia Artis. So thank you for not giving in. That is the most important thing we can aspire to. And maybe it's OK to sometimes put down the gun - as long as you don't forget how to use it. ;)
"(...) The tour is over I am back home in London, and while I sit at my desk thinking about the million things I need to do (for Savages -- but also for my label Pop Noire) I hear Iggy Pop introducing our song "Shut Up" on his radio show Nitty Gritty on BBC6 music. I listen carefully. He talks about the "rap" intro in the video of "Shut Up," the "Silence Yourself" text I wrote. Just before launching the track he says, "she's got a point," and it makes me smile. I smile because a year ago I remember insisting to keep this intro on the video -- when the idea of cutting it was suggested to fit Vevo's standards. I remember emails I sent, the tone I was using, God, I was so fierce:
Instead, I'll leave you with an excerpt I chose from her words and the link to the Huffington Post's article where you can read everything for yourselves.
And Jehnny Beth, if you ever read this humble post, remember that, others, like yourself, still believe in Ars Gratia Artis. So thank you for not giving in. That is the most important thing we can aspire to. And maybe it's OK to sometimes put down the gun - as long as you don't forget how to use it. ;)
"(...) The tour is over I am back home in London, and while I sit at my desk thinking about the million things I need to do (for Savages -- but also for my label Pop Noire) I hear Iggy Pop introducing our song "Shut Up" on his radio show Nitty Gritty on BBC6 music. I listen carefully. He talks about the "rap" intro in the video of "Shut Up," the "Silence Yourself" text I wrote. Just before launching the track he says, "she's got a point," and it makes me smile. I smile because a year ago I remember insisting to keep this intro on the video -- when the idea of cutting it was suggested to fit Vevo's standards. I remember emails I sent, the tone I was using, God, I was so fierce:
I already explained my point of view about this and it hasn't changed. I don't want to have two versions of the video online (...) If the goal is to reach a wider audience, then let's reach them as we are, not as they want us to be.
Such determination still impresses me. Today, the "Shut Up" video has reached over a million views, and as I hear Ayse's bass vibrating my speakers on the start of it, I feel content. I was impressed how many times Iggy used the word "happiness" in his radio show. How difficult the path to make us feel happy but how quickly music can take us there, in an instant we find ourselves dancing. "That's useful music," he says playing MC5. Damn right. Useful music. What else can we aspire to? (...)"
in My Year in Savages by Jehnny Beth @ Huffington Post
4/23/14
True Blood Season 7
True Blood's season 7 is coming out on June 22nd and I can't wait.
I know it's been a lot of years following this show but what can you do??? love vampires and so does the rest of the world ;)
I started by watching season one, then went straight to Charlaine Harris' books, and then back to season two and so on...
I must say that I read the first three books, both in English and in Portuguese (I am a language geek, so I like to compare and keep up with the quality of translated books that I kinda like), and I have to tell you, the editions that I read were not that well translated. I mean... They had Sookie sticking nails on her wig instead of bobby pins.... Well... vicissitudes of the translated book and that is the reason why I can't mention the Portuguese version of these titles like I usually do (maybe they had the good sense to revise it in the meanwhile).
Must say, for the sake of fairness, that I have met Ms Harris at a book signing in Lisbon (my home town) and she was lovely in a very southern way that I find so charming.
So now for something completely different, here are the two available teasers. Have fun at the graveyard!
Oh, You Pretty Things!
Oh, You Pretty Things!
Here's a first look.
A 10-part series that will premier on May 19th, is a show about, according to NYLON, a group of musicians, actors and bloggers fighting for their success in LA.
The show comes to us presented by Maker Studios in association with NYLON TV Productions and WE PUT OUT Entertainment.
Here's a first look.
4/17/14
OITNB: "I am prepared to behave like a model inmate."
At last! Something good to share!!!!!
Orange Is The New Black 2nd season trailer is here!!!
Season 2 premieres June 6, only on Netflix!
Orange Is The New Black 2nd season trailer is here!!!
Season 2 premieres June 6, only on Netflix!
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