tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:58:35 +0000http://www.mackenzieland.com/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)Blogger318125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-6768685194206345397Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:58:00 +00002010-04-24T21:58:35.138-04:00 This blog is now located at http://blog.mackenzieland.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://blog.mackenzieland.com/feeds/posts/default. http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/04/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-1935146913248676280Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:41:00 +00002010-04-21T09:28:17.696-04:00Siouxsie SiouxSiouxsie and the BansheesMy dear Siouxsie Sioux graces the April/May issue of FADER magazine. Interesting choice for the magazine's icon issue, but I'm all for it as the former Banshees frontwoman is one of my all-time favorites and deserves such recognition.Download issue 67 here.Also this week, more downloadable content for the awesome and popular Rock Band video game franchise were released. In addition to tracks by http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/04/iconic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-280885030777423718Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:56:00 +00002010-04-20T21:16:03.238-04:00MusicYouTubePatti SmithCheck out this retro goodness. In 1979, Patti Smith performed Debby Boone's 1977 chart-topping hit "You Light of My Life" on the ABC Sunday morning show, Kids Are People Too. After her performance, the sincere and sweet Smith took questions from the teenage audience and the kids' questions are pretty entertaining.Thank you Kathleen Hanna for pointing this out.Also, tomorrow, Patti Smith will be http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/04/because-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-2794075380599779993Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:19:00 +00002010-04-21T14:48:16.579-04:00Random GoodnessArtNew Yorker Christian Marclay has been mashing tunes behind the decks for years, but he's also mashing up album sleeves. If you love Sleeveface, you'll love some of Marclay's imaginative displays. [Thanks to the Design Inspiration].http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/mixed-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-8006282461438524610Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:00 +00002010-04-20T22:02:58.283-04:00MorrisseyLudusInterview MagazineThe SmithsLinderLinder Sterling Morrissey interviews Linder Sterling aka Linder in the March 2010 issue of Interview magazine. The former frontwoman of '70s art punk act, Ludus, who's also made a career as a visual artist and performance artist, chats about how she and Moz first met, the influences and meanings behind her art, the sexuality found in her many collages, and more. "I grew up with pop, and pop will die as you and http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/linder-morrisseys-bff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-6620443364626181111Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:09:00 +00002010-03-18T11:42:23.837-04:00The MuppetsMichigan State UniversityMichigan State BasketballMarch Madness is here my dear blogosphere friends and it's my favorite time of year! You know, it's where 65 college basketball teams battle for the NCAA championship title. My beloved Michigan State Spartans nearly had it last year, but lost to the North Carolina Tar Heels, who by the way, didn't make the tourney this year. Um, what?Anyways, I love this! Apparently someone who loves college http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/march-muppet-madness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-5250914892372422834Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:19:00 +00002010-03-17T20:21:54.992-04:00MusicThe WaterboysThe FramesMy favorite holiday is nearly over, but I'd like to celebrate with a little Waterboys, who joined The Frames for a performance of "Be My Enemy" in 2001. Fantastic stuff from two of my very favorite bands.http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/because-its-st-patricks-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-7542457762336087810Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:23:00 +00002010-03-16T12:37:16.790-04:00St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Days is less than 24 hours away and many around the U.S. and Ireland will be wearing some incarnation of the beloved holiday's treasured shamrock tomorrow.Not so fast. Apparently there's shamrock shortage going on in Ireland, says Irish Central. Botanist Dr. Declan Doogue of the Royal Irish Academy says the "shamrock was 'hit hard' by the severe winter weather and 'won't be easily http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/shamrock-shortage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-7968722093321797478Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:30:00 +00002010-03-12T18:36:48.896-05:00PhoenixMusicYouTubeRandom GoodnessNew York CityLast fall I posted a clip featuring New York City's Public School 22 singing "Pictures of You" by the Cure. Most recently, they covered Phoenix's "Lisztomania" and it's soooooo wonderful. Just check out the kids' reaction to singing the song. Again, the P.S. 22 Chorus is comprised of 70 fifth graders, and they've covered songs by Coldplay, Fleetwood Mac, Tori Amos, Crowded House and more. They'rehttp://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/ps-22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-573890787156843407Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:41:00 +00002010-03-09T21:19:11.429-05:00MorrisseyCraftyThe SmithsMozMy dear friend Briana received this little gem from her former roommate Maria. And like me, Briana is a loyal Morrissey fan. When we first met we bonded over our love for the Moz. How cool is this? So freakin' cool!UPDATE: Maria got her cross-stitch idea from this fantastic Morrissey art-centric blog, Draw Morrissey. THIS IS SO GREAT!Morrissey also just issued a video for "Ganglord," which is by http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/moz-stitch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-5833764265685277093Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:28:00 +00002010-03-08T12:31:00.954-05:00Random GoodnessMarried to the SeaToothpaste for DinnerSharing the brilliance of Married to the Sea.http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/got-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-4468225946978892675Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:15:00 +00002010-03-08T13:35:14.545-05:00QuotesAll the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today. -- Indian Proverb[Photo taken by my Mom in my parents' yard, summer 2009]http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/ready-for-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-34598523608201698Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:53:00 +00002010-03-08T13:22:27.511-05:00MusicKilling Joke I've been on a pretty massive Killing Joke kick as of late and *just* purchased tix to their May 29th show at the Empty Bottle in my soon-to-be-home of Chicago. My dear friend Alex at Flaming Pablum just informed me this morning that I won't be seeing KJ after all, for the band has pushed their new album and tour back to September. BOO!Youth commented via his own MySpace page. Here's a snippet:"http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/wait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-4632868537627887207Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:23:00 +00002010-03-08T13:45:02.731-05:00MusicRIPMark LinkousSparklehorseThis morning I woke up to the most sad news I've heard in a long, long time. Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse took his own life on Saturday, March 6. He was 47.From The Los Angeles Times: North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Mark Linkous, who recorded under the name Sparklehorse, has committed suicide, his family said. Known most recently as part of the Danger Mouse and David Lynch collaboration "http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/03/sick-of-goodbyes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-2878002654923847939Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:34:00 +00002010-01-11T22:45:36.072-05:00Anne FrankMiep GiesRIP Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank and her family for two years during World War II and saved her diary, passed away on Monday. She was 100. Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl is one of my favorite books and very dear to my heart. That part of history is also quite special to me, for I focused my graduate thesis on how the Holocaust influenced popular music.From USA Today: AMSTERDAM, http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/01/remembering-miep-gies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-4258664072781848725Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:29:00 +00002010-01-11T23:33:12.130-05:00Random GoodnessMarc JohnsUm, I feel like this sometimes ... several bands shall remain nameless. Let me reintroduce you to the brilliant work of Marc Johns.http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/01/let-music-play.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-4655323457785488324Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:59:00 +00002010-01-11T23:48:47.164-05:00ColdplayStampsBlurDavid BowieNew OrderThe Clash Last Thursday, The U.K.'s Royal Mail service unveiled 10 new stamps featuring select monumental albums from the last 40 years. My rock'n'roll heart is pretty excited for some of these. The Clash stamp is pure class ... and so are the Blur, New Order, and David Bowie stamps. Here's hoping this is the first installment! Pretty steller idea, don't ya think? I need to get my hands on these, stat! http://www.mackenzieland.com/2010/01/stick-it-to-ya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-5626517638291688942Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:29:00 +00002009-09-27T22:38:41.286-04:00Random GoodnessAuthor and journalist Chuck Klosterman appears on Air America Media to take on Twitter and Facebook, and offers some insight on their social impact. I'm a dedicated user of both mediums, but I often ask myself, "Why, why do we do this? What's it all for?"http://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/klosterman-vs-twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-7488848965284400248Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:33:00 +00002009-09-27T22:23:49.798-04:00QuotesHenry Miller"Every man has his own destiny. The only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him."-- Henry Miller[Photo: Van Vechten]http://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/destined.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-5553066033982238026Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +00002009-09-27T22:10:01.117-04:00MusicJohn PeelJoy DivisionThe CureSiouxsie and the BansheesThe Smiths The late John Peel introduced countless bands to the masses during his 37 years as deejay at the BBC's Radio 1. Via "The Peel Sessions" show, Peel embraced what he loved the various genres of alternative rock, pop, British hip-hope, dance, and even death metal. Some of my favorite acts such as Joy Division, The Smiths, The Cure, and Siouxsie and the Banshees appeared on his show.Fans can fondly http://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/history-of-john-peel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-247028913664460487Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:09:00 +00002009-09-25T08:06:15.762-04:00MusicNMEPsychedelic Furs NME announced today that The Psychedelic Furs are slated to perform the second LP, the incredibly excellent Talk Talk Talk, in its entirety during a quick UK tour this fall. Shows are scheduled for London, Manchester and Glasgow this November. I absolutely adore the Furs and Talk Talk Talk is my favorite album. To be there would be quite fantastic. I suppose I'll just have to settle for the Furshttp://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/psychedelic-furs-to-perform.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-5425137644859771785Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-09-23T12:05:20.394-04:00Random GoodnessThe CureMany many thanks to my friend Rob for passing this along. Here, the PS22 Chorus in New York City does a pretty amazing rendition of The Cure's "Picture of You." The group is comprised of 70 fifth graders, and the following clip is quite an emotional one, for this was last day of school for the 2009 class. The PS22 Chorus has also covered songs by Coldplay, Fleetwood Mac, Tori Amos, Crowded Househttp://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/fifth-graders-sing-with-cure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-5572460687685287100Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:44:00 +00002009-09-23T09:18:19.471-04:00Bruce SpringsteenBirthdaysHappy 60th Birthday to the Boss! Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band are currently touring the U.S. in support of Working On a Dream. On October 29, Bruce & Co. will join Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Friends, and Stevie Wonder at Madison Square Garden to take part in night one of the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Benefit Concerts. A week later, he and the E Street http://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/bruuuuuce-turns-60.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-2696405444770339258Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +00002009-09-23T11:26:51.650-04:00Nick CaveBirthdaysNick Cave and the Bad Seeds I know I just praised the man for his entertaining book reading at Barnes & Noble, but I must wish Nicholas Edward Cave a very happy 52nd birthday.http://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/cheers-to-nick-cave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35566100.post-7924228437751254361Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:01:00 +00002009-09-23T09:34:41.025-04:00Random GoodnessThere has to be someone in this effed up world that would actually try to complete this insanely ridiculous move, right? Someone out there would certainly want to *try,* I'm sure. Anyhow, did you know that the task of printing out the entire Internet would take 57,000 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? And you'd would have had to started printing in 1800BC. The folks at Creative Cloud offer a http://www.mackenzieland.com/2009/09/printing-internet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mackenzieland)0