30 March, 2010

Filter Magazine Events: March 30 2010 Updaters

Contests!

Lebowskifest at The Wiltern on April 2nd

Minus the Bear at Mayan Theatre on May 20th

To enter to win, email win@filtermmm.com with THE SHOW & DATE you'd like to see in the subject line and persuade us to pick you as the winner!

well not exactly an event...but still rad...
Greenberg: A conversation with writer-director Noah Baumbach - CLICK ME to read...

Shows!

3/30 Paul McCartney @ Hollywood Bowl
4/12 Crystal Castles @ The Echo (I don't care what chall say... i looove alice practice)
4/14 Vampire Weekend, Abe Vigoda @ Fox Theater Pomona
4/16 "Coachella" featuring Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures, Vampire Weekend, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, She & Him, and much more @ Indio
4/17 "Coachella" featuring Muse, MGMT, Dirty Projectors, Beach House, Camera Obscura, and much more @ Indio
4/17 Atoms For Peace (Thom Yorke) @ Santa Barbara Bowl
4/18 "Coachella" featuring Gorillaz, Pavement, Thom Yorke, Phoenix, Spoon, Yo La Tengo, and much more @ Indio
(oh look...lots of shows on my birthday!)
4/29 Rogue Wave @ El Rey Theatre
4/29 Signals, Dinowalrus @ The Smell
4/29 The Antlers @ Detroit Bar
4/30 The Antlers @ Troubadour

5/3 Broken Social Scene @ Henry Fonda Theater
5/18-19 Massive Attack @ The Wiltern
5/21 Shout Out Louds @ El Rey Theatre
5/21 OK Go, Earl Greyhound @ Henry Fonda Theatre
5/21 Minus The Bear @ The Glass House
5/21-22 The National @ The Wiltern

6/1 Miike Snow @ The Glass House
6/5 Isis @ Troubadour
6/16 Local H @ Troubadour
6/27 Goldfrapp, Tune-Yards @ Hollywood Bowl

26 March, 2010

the shimmering beauty of amgibrams. i mean ambigrams.










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still furry


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snooks for books



dang...how do I get a job designing book covers and album covers...
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Gay teen in prom case is local pariah, national heroine

By Jessica Ravitz, CNN
March 26, 2010 12:49 p.m. EDT
Quote of the Day:

"We're in a conservative area of the country, where people tend to think we can do what we like," said Sun, who lives in New York but has traveled multiple times to Mississippi for this legal push. "This case sends a strong message that that's not going to fly anymore."

Read Article Below (or click on entry link and it will take you to CNN) :::::
Constance McMillen, who hoped to bring her girlfriend to prom, has emerged a poster child for LGBT students.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Constance McMillen in news after school cancels prom; she wanted to bring girlfriend
Support nationally shows in TV visits, prom offers, Facebook fans and scholarship
At home, Mississippi high school senior deals with tensions, anxiety, "hostility"
Her and ACLU's fight inspires others, making her poster child for LGBT student activism
(CNN) -- Walking into school Wednesday morning was not easy for Constance McMillen. The last time she'd been there was March 11, the day after her Fulton, Mississippi, high school canceled prom rather than allow her to wear a tuxedo and attend with her girlfriend.
She didn't assume last week's spring break would cool things down. She expected stares, dirty looks and cold shoulders, and passing through the doors was daunting. Over these last two weeks, she said, she's had a hard time sleeping, can barely eat, feels anxious and -- until she saw a doctor for help -- often felt like she was "going to throw up."
"I've been very nervous about all of this," the 18-year-old Itawamba Agricultural High School senior said. "I don't like being somewhere where everyone hates me."
McMillen's name made national headlines when she, with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union, filed suit against her school and the Itawamba County School District, asking them to reinstate prom for everyone, without discrimination. A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Tuesday that while he wouldn't force the school to have a prom, which had originally been scheduled for April 2, he agreed that McMillen's First Amendment rights had been violated.
That was good news, said her attorney, Christine Sun, senior counsel with the ACLU's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender project. It set a precedent and helped broadcast an important statement, which was made stronger by virtue of where it came from, she said.
"We're in a conservative area of the country, where people tend to think we can do what we like," said Sun, who lives in New York but has traveled multiple times to Mississippi for this legal push. "This case sends a strong message that that's not going to fly anymore."
The only pending issue, Sun said, is the question of damages and the ACLU's request for attorneys' fees. An amended complaint to seek a quick resolution on this should be filed in the next 30 days, she said.
Meantime, McMillen is trying to find her new normal.
Video: Gays not allowed at prom?
RELATED TOPICS
Gay and Lesbian Relationships
Mississippi
American Civil Liberties Union
In many ways, she stands in an awkward balance. Though there are some people who support her in Fulton (population about 4,000), the overarching tension and what she described as "hostility" that she feels at school and in her community is in deep contrast to the reception and groundswell of support that's overwhelmed her nationally.
As a poster child for the rights of LGBT students, she's been asked to jump on airplanes to appear on news programs and talk shows. The Facebook fan page "Let Constance Take Her Girlfriend to Prom!" had attracted more than 414,000 fans as of Friday morning. Wealthy individuals, including Ellen DeGeneres, have offered to pay for a prom for her school. She's received a $30,000 college scholarship from an anonymous donor and Tonic.com, a digital media company in New York that's also offered her a summer internship. She's even been invited to high school proms in cities she's never visited.
"It means a lot to me," she said of the outreach from others. "The amount of support helps me to continue with the fight."
But all McMillen, who came out as a lesbian in eighth grade, ever wanted was to go to her school prom with her class, and with her girlfriend. Going to another school's prom, while a nice offer, doesn't make any sense to her.
Parents at her school are reportedly planning a "ball" for the same night that prom was intended. McMillen said she's still trying to find out if she's free to attend with her girlfriend. She won't go otherwise.
She never meant to be a spoiler for others when she sought approval to bring her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo, she said. She thought she was doing the right thing by asking in advance, since the school had stipulated in a February memo that dates must be of the opposite sex. Rather than give her permission, the school canceled the prom.
McMillen said she's learning who her "true friends" are. They're the ones who respect her for taking a stance, defend her when others talk trash about her, don't turn their backs when she approaches and aren't afraid to be seen with her. Her girlfriend, too, has remained a constant support, even though she herself hasn't gone public. McMillen also said she's blessed to have family members who shore her up even if they don't all feel comfortable with her sexual orientation.
"My grandmother doesn't believe in it [same-sex relationships] but still stands behind me no matter what," McMillen said, her southern drawl thick. "She's a conservative Christian but respects that it's my life. She doesn't think discrimination of any kind is right."
Whether she intended to or not, McMillen has inspired others -- not just nationally but in her home state, said Izzy Pellegrine, 19, a student at Mississippi State University.
"I thought for a long time I was the only gay person in the state of Mississippi," said Pellegrine, who came out at 15 and went to high school about 1½ hours from where McMillen lives.
McMillen's actions speak for others who feel unable to speak for themselves, said Pellegrine, who's a founding board member of the Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition, which helped connect McMillen with the ACLU. The grass-roots organization seeks to protect the interests of LGBT youth and will host a "second chance prom" on May 8, an event Pellegrine estimated may attract as many as 500 students, thanks in large part to the way McMillen's fight empowers others.
"Usually Mississippi is 10 or 20 years behind," Pellegrine said. "For Mississippi to be spearheading the LGBT student movement is unheard of. I, personally, and my co-workers are so proud to have it happen in our state," where "queer flight," the compulsion to leave as soon as one is able, is rampant, she said.
As for where life will take McMillen after graduation, she isn't yet sure. She's still thinking about that summer internship offer in New York and is pretty certain she'll attend Itawamba Community College for a couple years before going to one of her dream schools, the University of Southern Mississippi or UCLA. What she does know is she'd like to study and possibly pursue a career in psychology.
"I like helping people, and I like talking to people about their problems," she said. "I find the human mind and human behavior very interesting."

17 March, 2010

awaiting Saturday March 20th!

Spring is here! Oh Dear, Oh Dear!






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winter is leaving...

Sayonara Winter! Until next time.... many warm nights by the fire, spiked eggnog, hot chocolate, puppies frolicking in the snow, shoveling yourself out of the driveway to get to work at 9AM, spinning off the road when you hit a patch of black ice.... We Welcome you Spring!






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on a sidenote

WHY THE HELL CAN BLOGGER NOT POST MUSIC TRACKS LIKE TUMBLR CAN!?!?!??!?

robbin' the hood roleplay?



sort of reminds me of......



no?

12 March, 2010

supersonicloverbaby





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nooooo!!!! don't fall for it!!!!


How do you turn your eyes/From the romantic glare/How do you block the sound/Of a voice you’d know anywhere/How do you free your soul/After you’ve found a friend/How do you teach your heart/It’s a crime to fall in love again

11 March, 2010

Bestival 2010, Save your pennies kids! (or pounds)

Go to Site Here... btw site is SICK



BESTIVAL!!!!! September 9, 10, 11, 12 in the United Kingdom!!


THE PRODIGY
DIZZEE RASCAL
THE FLAMING LIPS
ROXY MUSIC
HOT CHIP
THE XX
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM
FEVER RAY
RICHIE HAWTIN presents PLASTIKMAN
CHASE & STATUS
MUMFORD & SONS
SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO
GIL SCOTT-HERON
TRICKY
THE WAILERS
DELPHIC
CHIC featuring NILE RODGERS
ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN
THE TEMPER TRAP
ELLIE GOULDING
ROLF HARRIS
FOUR TET
KITTY DAISY & LEWIS
TINIE TEMPAH
EXAMPLE
CORNERSHOP
FAT FREDDY'S DROP
BEARDYMAN
DAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP
THE CUBAN BROTHERS
ALEX METRIC
HURTS
TUNNG
STORNOWAY
VITALIC
CHILLY GONZALES
GASLAMP KILLER
ULRICH SCHNAUSS
NATHAN FAKE
GIRL TALK
EVERYTHING EVERYTHING
WILD BEASTS
HOWARD JONES
DUB PISTOLS
THE VEGETABLE ORCHESTRA
CHARLIE XCX
SUMMER CAMP
ERRORS
OU EST LE SWIMMING POOL
THE TWINKLE BROTHERS
HIGH LLAMAS
THE ANTLERS
ARCHIE BRONSON OUTFIT
BETH JEANS HOUGHTON
I BLAME COCO
MIXHELL
GENTLEMAN'S DUB CLUB
GLEN MATLOCK
SAMUEL AND THE DRAGON
THE CORRESPONDENTS
THE JAPANESE POPSTARS
THE LOST BROTHERS
THE JIM JONES REVUE
MEMORY TAPES
ERLAND AND THE CARNIVAL
GAGGLE
DEER TICK
SPARROW AND THE WORKSHOP
CRYSTAL FIGHTERS
EGYPTIAN HIP HOP
HEAR WE GO MAGIC
GOLDHAWKS
COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE CREW
LAURA J MARTIN
A GENUINE FREAKSHOW
BOOKHOUSE BOYS
KING CHARLES
THREE TRAPPED TIGERS
WORSHIP
FRENCH HORN REBELLION
SISTERS OF TRANSISTORS
SPINDLE AND WIT
STARLESS & BIBLE BLACK
THE BOY WHO TRAPPED THE SUN
TELEGRAPHS
TIM AND SAM BAND
UNICORN KID
PHOSPHORESCENT
PORTICO QUARTET
RACE HORSES
NEON INDIAN
NORTH ATLANTIC OSCILLATION
MADEMOISELLE CARO & FRANCK GARCIA
JAMIE WOON
THE BIKINI BEACH BAND
LISSIE
OUR FOLD
HOLLY KIRBY
DERWYDDON DR GONZO
THE KURVES

Dj;s:

ROB DA BANK
MYLO
ZANE LOWE
ANNIE MAC PRESENTS
AEROPLANE
DAVE CLARKE
EROL ALKAN
LA ROUX & DEAD GUY
MAGDA
SKREAM
AUDIO BULLYS
GILLES PETERSON
DAVID RODIGAN
DJ YODA
JACK BEATS
JOY ORBISON
FLYING LOTUS
HORSEMEAT DISCO
CASPA & MC ROD AZLAN
JOKER
MARY-ANNE HOBBS
HUW STEPHENS
DON LETTS
ARTHUR BAKER
EWAN PEARSON
TOM MIDDLETON
GREG WILSON
TODD EDWARDS
DJ ZINC
DJ DEREK
JACK BEATS
BARRY PETERS
SHY FX
SETH TROXLER
JAGUAR SKILLS
SBRTKT
JAKWOB
DIXON
ADRIAN SHERWOOD
CHRIS COCO
VILLA
RAMADANMAN
ADRIAN SHERWOOD
MC DYNAMITE
GREG'S GREATS
UNTOLD
THE BROKEN HEARTS
BACK TO THE PHUTURE
SERGE SANTIAGO
REGGAE ROAST
AUTONOMIC SHOWCASE FEAT. DBRIDGE,
INSTRA:MENTAL & SP:MC
BREAKAGE
FEELING GLOOMY
FEAR OF THEYDON
SOMBRERO SOUND SYSTEM
PADDY FREEFORM

10 March, 2010

Killer Whale Surprise

I suppose this is what I deserve after searching in vain for the Killer Whale Attack Video.... ridic


04 March, 2010

tonight, i need this

"If it's a broken part replace it,

if it's a broken arm then brace it,

if it's a broken heart then face it.

Hold your own, know your name and go your own way and everything will be fine."


oh little Cari...? Where is this from?

02 March, 2010

Chilean Quake May Have Shortened Earth Days

Chilean Quake May Have Shortened Earth Days

eek.

“Glee” Live Stage Show, Gibson Amphitheater, May 20 & 21–Tickets Pre-sale Friday March 5 10 a.m.

!!!!!!!! will Jane Lynch be there? If so, can we bring Go Girls and are tracksuits suitable attire?


“Glee” Live Stage Show, Gibson Amphitheater, May 20 & 21–Tickets Pre-sale Friday March 5 10 a.m.

Soon comes rain, Dry your eyes

this song reminds me of driving through the desert, between the mountain pass, leaving the heavy red heat of Palm Springs behind us...



Love, my name
Love, left dry
Frost or flame
Skeleton me

Fall asleep
Spin the sky
Skeleton me
Wait, don't cry

Love, don't go
Love, don't cry
Skeleton me
Skeleton me

Soon comes rain
Dry your eyes
Frost or flame
Skeleton me

Fall asleep
Spin the sky
Skeleton me
Love, don't cry

Love, don't cry
Love, don't cry
Skeleton me
Skeleton me
Skeleton









photos Via Brian McCarty and David Jensen

The cinders, they splinter And light the path Of these strange steps


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