Yes, This Is My Singing Voice...

Yep, it's me being behind the times again, but I'm not sure how many Canadians (or Americans for that matter) know who Art Brut is. Yet another NME endorsed British indie-rock band, but these guys are different. Not only do they rock with no shame, but their singer is quite unique. He more talks than sings. No, not rap, but kind of David Byrne-esque. I suggest checking out the song Good Weekend for its hilarious lyrics about the singers new girlfriend and their antics.
-Lucas Thurston

K.C. Accidental

I'm pretty sure some of you have heard of Broken Social Scene. It's a supergroup of all the big people in the Canadian indie scene. Yet, before BSS was around the founders of the group, Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin, were KC Accidental. The name is pretty self-explanitory. K(evin)C(harles) Accidental. Anyways, if you can get your hands of either of their two albums, it will be worth it. Think Feel Good Lost by BSS, and you have K.C. Accidental.
-Lucas Thurston

300 or is it God Of War?

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing 300 on the big screen. You may be wondering, "Is this movie worth the $7.50?" The answer: yes. Very yes. The first fight scene is better than some whole action movies. What made me love this movie so much was the fact that it was made differently than most movies. You know those epic comic book panels with the sun shining through the clouds over top of the heroes on a tall cliff? This movies dwells on epic shots. The best comparison I can make to anything is to God Of War. It is pretty much the God Of War movie, just without pastey ol' Kratos. It had the best slow-motion battles ever, and some of the coolest blood I've seen in a movie. If you're a person who's not afraid of a little gore, and you're not turned off by pure awesome, then go. Now, no really, leave your computer and watch it. I'm not kidding...GO!!!
-Lucas Thurston

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Movie Suggestion: Babel

I just finished watching the movie Babel. Honestly, it is one of the best movies I've seen in a while. I found myself at points just starring at the beauty of the camera shots, instead of actually paying attention to the plot. The movie was a broken timeline that immaculately came together at the end. Long pan shots of lonely deserts in Morocco, beautiful scenes of a bustling Japanese city, I could have just watched the movie for its cinematography. But why would I want to that? That would result in missing the beautiful acting that everybody did. Anyone who wants to be a film-maker should watch this. The most interesting scene was when Chieko, a deaf Japanese teenager, was at a rave. The way unfocused lenses were used and crossfading, oh man, it was amazing. Also, I have never seen a strobe light used in a movie so well. If only Matrix: Reloaded had this good of a rave scene. Oh well.
-Lucas Thurston

March Already!

I nearly forgot, happy March 1st!!! Wooo! Just wanted to say that Hoppipolla by Sigur Ros has one of the most beautiful openings ever. Also go to: http://www.last.fm/user/2HourHiatus/ to see what music I listen to all the time. Au revoir.
-Lucas Thurston

2007 In Music

So I spent last night looking for information on the future of indie bands that I enjoy. Gladly, I discovered that either bands were recording, or releasing albums this year! Sigur Ros is recording, which makes me happy. They say that it may sound different than their other works. Rilo Kiley is planning to release a new album this year. Maximo Park is also releasing a new album. Yet, what intriuges me the most is the new Interpol album. Set for June 5th, it is yet untitled but the rumoured title is "Moderation". It's been nearly three years since they released the genius Antics and I am itching for some more of their odd style of indie rock.
-Lucas Thurston