New Beginnings

After a much needed getaway to Europe and a brutal battle with a cold (the battle continues) my hiatus is finally over... kinda.
I'm in the process of completely overhauling my site, designing a new logo, and adding a bunch of new bells, whistles and features.
Before the end of the year, I'm hoping to launch a new, more dynamic and interesting weblog (dare to dream).
The frustrations of learning new programs (even something as simple as garageband) can leave you feeling like a senior citizen looking at a remote control... lost, confused and squint-y. But alas, the squinting continues.

So look for something new and awesome on this site before the end of the year.
In the meantime, here are a few pictures from my trip to France & Italy. The itinerary went as follows: Paris, France - Rome, Italy - Florence, Italy - Venice, Italy - Monte San Martino, Italy
My favourite was... well it's a tie. Paris & Florence were unreal.

 
 
Here are a few things I learned on my trip:

1) I have brutal navigation skills
2) French people are surprisingly nice
3) Italian men reeeeeally love their sweatpants. It's an intense love affair that I just don't understand
4) Bread + Cheese + Wine = Something you'll consume AT LEAST once a day
5) There are an unbelievable number of scam artists 'workin' it' outside the Vatican City
6) The supply of incredible art, architecture and history is truly endless
7) EVERYONE must go to Italy & France at least once in their lifetime

 And so now, I return to my hunched position, staring a computer screen...squinting.

Enjoy.

Besos,

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Daft Punk Unmasked

After their appearance at this year's Grammys, it seems as though most media outlets have become obsessed with seeing who's under those Daft Punk robot masks. 

Mission Accomplished.


BEFORE:

AFTER:

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo AKA: Shorter Daft Punk Robot

Thomas Bangalter AKA: Tall Daft Punk Robot

 Here's one of the few interviews the guys have ever done. It's all in French, so if you speak le Français, pas de problème!



Enjoy.

Besos, 

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~ Music News ~

**Music News**

Neil Young (aka: Jimmy Fallon) and Bruce Springsteen covering LMFAO's 'Sexy And I Know It'. Priceless!!!



Mumford & Sons will be on their best behaviour tonight. They were formally invited (by the UK Prime Minister himself!) to perform for him, President Barack Obama and almost 1000 guests at a state dinner at the White House tonight. CoooOOOOoooolll! So who did Obama invite to perform? The one-and-only John Legend. Fantastic choice. Can you imagine getting to hear THIS live?!?!?




Jack White wants you to hear the second single off his new solo album. The album (called 'Blunderbuss') comes out April 23rd.

The 2nd single is called 'Sixteen Saltines.' Here ya go.



And now for something dark, twisted and different...

There's a wicked electro duo from France called 'The Shoes.' They've just released a brand new EP called 'Time To Dance.' The music video for their single (also called 'Time To Dance') features the sexy Jake Gyllenhaal. **Love**
But here's the thing.
This music video is pretty twisted. You'll see Jake slaughtering dancing hipsters, all to this wicked beat. It's kinda creepy how well Jake manages to channel his inner 'Travis Bickle'.
Prepare to be very disturbed... while enjoying a cool tune at the same time!




Besos,

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