The Modern Age

…but sometimes we gotta leave. Be back 5/22

As long time readers of this site probably have realized, with my old age I have tended to frequent concerts less and less–therefore when I actually DO go out, it’s a big deal for me. It has to be a band that A. I know and love or B. I am really curious to see.
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From the press release:
In a world wide exclusive in this week’s issue of the NME Jack White explains some of the lyrical themes in the new White Stripes’ single ICKY THUMP.
In answer to queries about the song’s seemingly political content, in particular the lines: “White Americans, what?/ Nothing better to do?/ Why don’t you kick [...]

Wine blog using video a vlog Wine Library TV

Faster Fashion, Cheaper Chic - New York Times
Part of the rapidly expanding Forever 21 chain, giddy at the prospect of daily deliveries of fresh, trend-driven fashions at prices that undercut even those of its competitor H&M, across the corridor.

According to the Nashville Cream blog, Jack and Meg are wrapping up filming on the music video for “Icky Thump” at the Tennessee State Penitentiary–which serves as the “mexican” backdrop mentioned in the lyrics in the song.
Can’t wait to see it! Thanks to Wendy for the tip.

‘Top Chef’ Dreams Crushed by Student Loan Debt - New York Times
But would-be top chefs face a challenge that most lawyers, engineers or nurses do not: few jobs in their chosen field pay enough for them to retire their student loans. As a result, as many as 11 percent of graduates at some culinary schools [...]

The beauty of the internet is that you don’t have to actually go to events to know all about them or pretend like you’ve been there. Check out these awesome photos taken by Alix McAlpine and MyBlueWristband from the video shoot that occurred last night at Glasslands in Brooklyn for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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Starring music video star of the week, Demetri Martin making like a human Russian doll by shedding countless tshirts as part of his musical interpretation of “Selfish Jean”. It’s pretty adorable! Thanks to Fo for the linkage:

The looks of Gwen Stefani’s club kid sister, the voice of a Spanish-speaking Cher me encanta Shakira! Video of “Las de la Intuicion”–ripping a page out of Helmet Newton’s portfolio or a still from a Robert Palmer video.

“Marty DiBergi recruits Nigel, David and Derek to reunite to play Live Earth on July 7, 2007 at Wembley Stadium in London. This is a new film directed by Rob Reiner which premiered on April 25, 2007 at the Opening Night of the Tribeca Film Festival.”
Smell the Glove…Watch the whole vid over at Live Earth.