*Awesome Nerd Alert* J.J. Abrams Wants You To Be in 'Star Wars: Episode VII

by Carmen Cruz

A donation to charity puts you in the running for a free trip to London, England to mingle with celebrities,
check out what it's like behind the scenes of a major motion film and, most importantly, have an actual role in the newest Star Wars movie *nerd swoon*.

Check out the video below for more.



Enjoy.

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Stream The Black Keys New Album 'Turn Blue' *LISTEN*

by Carmen Cruz

It doesn't come out till next Tuesday, but you can listen to The Black Keys' trippy new album in its entirety NOW courtesy iTunes Radio. Click HERE to have a listen.


Rolling Stone Magazine gives the album 4.5 stars outta 5. Check out the review Here.

Enjoy.

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And Now Your Summer Will Be Complete...

by Carmen Cruz

Remember 'Rainbow Rocket' popsicles? Mmmmm. Takes ya back doesn't it? 
New for summer, Tic Tacs is launching a “Summer Ice Pop” flavor, featuring a mixture of red cherry, white lime, and blue berry capsules. 
Finally we can relive the joy of childhood ice cream trucks without having to chase one down and look like a total creepster.
Available at only the coolest convenience and grocery stores for $1.29 a box, for a limited time.



















Enjoy.

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Songs Of The Week: Jack White, Datarock, Alina Baraz, ZHU, Jaymes Young

by Carmen Cruz

So good.

Jack White ~ Lazaretto - He's a musical genius. If you don't agree, well... you're just wrong.


Datarock ~ Amarillion  - They're the coolest nerd band out there. So many classic rock/pop tunes are referenced in this one song. See how many you can catch.


Alina Baraz ~ The Art Of Persuasion (Esta Remix) - Seeeexy voice.


ZHU ~ Cocaine Model - Very bad drug, very good song.


Jaymes Young ~ Habits Of My Heart (Sufjan Stevens Remake) - So awesome.


Enjoy.

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WTF Friday Video Of The Day: Courtney Love's YouTube Channel

by Carmen Cruz

Yes, she has her own YouTube channel / web series, and yes, she's just as weird, crusty and messed up as you think she is... but the gal is awkwardly funny too.

The highlight? #BigSweatyBalls

Check out the premiere video posted at the end of January (and the many videos that followed after).



On top of that, Miss Love has reunited her band 'Hole' and apparently, they're planning to head out on tour. Whaaaa?!?!?!?!
Believe it.

Enjoy.

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Jack White To Make A Record In ONE DAY

by Carmen Cruz

Jack White is aiming to set a Guinness world record with the first single from his upcoming solo
album (called 'Lazaretto).
His goal is to  produce "the world's fastest-released record" by recording and releasing Lazaretto's title track on the same day.
This is all in celebration this year's Record Store Day, and everything goes down on April 19th.

The 'Pale One' will also be releasing his second solo album (Lazaretto) on June 9th.

Stream his new instrumental song called 'High Ball Stepper' below.



Enjoy.

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is set to record and release a record in one day to celebrate this year's Record Store Day.
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/jack-white/76516#hw3Bqwdlx2z3vAVb.99
is set to record and release a record in one day to celebrate this year's Record Store Day.
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/jack-white/76516#hw3Bqwdlx2z3vAVb.99
is set to record and release a record in one day to celebrate this year's Record Store Day.
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/jack-white/76516#hw3Bqwdlx2z3vAVb.99

Songs Of The Week: Metric, Flume & Chet Faker, Dear Rouge, Arctic Monkeys, Selah Sue

by Carmen Cruz

Musical Awesomeness... Because You're Worth It (please don't sue me L'Oréal).

Selah Sue ~ I Truly Loved Ya (MOWE Bootleg) - A phenomenal remix of a phenomenal tune.


Metric ~ Synthetica. Cool tune, but did you know that this Canadian band has their very own app (free!) where you can create your own remixes of their newest album?!?! Yup, it's true! Find it here.


Flume & Chet Faker ~ Drop The Game - :O!!! :)!!!


Arctic Monkeys ~ Arabella - Arguably one of the coolest tunes off the bands new album. This video is NSFW. Boobies. Artistic, but naughty.


Dear Rouge ~ I Heard I Had - A wicked Vancouver-based band. So good.


Enjoy.

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Remember 'Speakers Corner'?!?!?!

by Carmen Cruz


...remember how awesome and awkward it was to watch all those 'Speakers Corner' videos? How many of you would hop into one of their booths (when it would tour around and make its to your neck of the woods) and speak your mind? (**raises hand**).

I came across a wicked article (courtesy AUX magazine) talking about what made 'Speakers Corner' the coolest thing out there and why it's missed.
Make sure you check out all the videos. You might be surprised to see some of the celebs who stopped by SC, just for sh*ts and giggles.
 Here ya go....
Enjoy.

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Earth Hour 2014 ~ Turn It Off To Get Turned On

by Carmen Cruz

Earth Hour is THIS Saturday (March 29th, 2014).        
So what's the deal?
The World Wildlife Federation (WWF) came up with the brilliant idea to help unite people across the globe in an effort to raise awareness and protect our little planet.
All you have to do is turn out the lights and unplug a few of your electronics on Saturday between 8:30pm and 9:30pm.
This year, Spiderman is the official superhero ambassador of Earth Hour.


It's all in the name of name of conservation baby! So what the heck are you supposed to do in the dark for an hour? Leave it to the people at Durex Condoms to take advantage of the hour of darkness to encourage us all to enjoy a little rub & tickle. Here's the video they're released to promote their 
"Turn Off To Turn On' campaign.



To find out what you can do to make a difference, even if it's jut a teeny tiny one, head on over to the Earth Hour Website.

Enjoy.

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TED Vancouver Sculpture Set Up Over Downtown

by Carmen Cruz

Artist Janet Echelman’s 745-foot wide installation — made of soft netting — will be suspended between the roof of the 24-storey Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and the Vancouver Convention Centre where TED2014 is being held. 
What makes this EXTRA cool is the fact that people will be able to choreograph the lighting of the giant sculpture by waving their cell phones. CooooOOOOooool!!!  


Snagged this pic from my amigo Chris S. Gracias!!!!!

 The TED conference will be in Vancouver for the very first time from March 17th - 21st. 

 Enjoy. 

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Video for unreleased Johnny Cash song 'She Used To Love Me A Lot' *WATCH*

by Carmen Cruz

'She Used To Love Me A Lot' is featured on the album 'Out Among The Stars', a collection of 13 lost Johnny Cash recordings from the early 1980s. The tracks include duets with wife June Carter Cash and Waylon Jennings. The tapes were discovered by archivists at Legacy records and the country legend's son, John Carter Cash.
'Out Among The Stars' will be released on March 25th. 


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Enjoy. 

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Songs Of The Week: De La Soul, The Heavy, Coldplay, Vindata, Childish Gambino

by Carmen Cruz

Musical Awesomeness.

Vindata ~ All I Really Need (feat. Kenzie May)


Coldplay ~ Magic - Off their new album called 'Ghost Stories'. Chris Martin has been working with U2 on various side projects, and from the  sounds of this new album, U2 seems to have rubbed off on the British band. Coldplay's sound has evolved a bit, and yet they're still Coldplay. You likey?


The Heavy ~ Girl - An oldie, but dear GAD it's a goodie!!!


De Le Soul ~ Dilla Plugged In



Childish Gambino ~ Die Without You - An amazing cover of a tune by PM Dawn from back in the early 90's.


Enjoy.

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The Transformers: Revamped. ((Movie Trailer)) *WATCH*

by Carmen Cruz

Looks like they've tried to inject some new talent (bye bye Shia Le Weirdo and hello to Mark 'Tighty Whities' Wahlberg + Stanley Tucci & Kelsey Grammer) as well as a new story angle. Whatcha think?



This movie plans on attacking your eyeballs on June 27th.

Enjoy.

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