blogging away in LA to move to Tumblr this week

So it's come to this.

I've been posting more music over at my tumblr blog than right here. I'm sorry, but aside from reading friends blogspot's I spend more time on tumblr.

Not to say tumblr is perfect, but I do get a more 'community' feel out of using it. You can 'like' and reblog other posts, and follow people, and they can openly follow you! The major downside? It gets slow and the downtimes are constant. But when it works, it looks cool.

By the way, I am no longer listed in The Hype Machine, which is with merit as I haven't updated this blog in a long time now, mainly due to several factors which I would not like to get into right now.
To the bands, groups and management who reached out --thank you and I promise to get back to you all on the new blogawayLA.com --though until the process is complete it's called:

http://blogawayla.tumblr.com
Thank you and thanks to blogger.com for four very awesome years together. I'll post one last time here when the switch is official... and I'll always leave the Blogspot blog up at blogawayla.blogspot.com

--Ivan
email: ivan at blogawayLA dot com

James - Sit Down

The Traits - Nobody Loves The Hulk

Ramin Djawadi - Driving With The Top Down

Passion Pit - Sleepy Head

The Cure - Maybe Someday

Friend in need

Just as change will start to set upon the world, not all is well currently. Businesses are suffering, downsizing, closing. People are losing jobs, and it's now more difficult than ever to find one. Heck, I-myself as seeking work (and will take anything really; email me for a resume). But this ain't about me, it's for a friend.

Friend to music Angela Poe has recently lost her job. She very resourceful and knowledgeable in multiple fields. Here is a good example of her creativity--

Click on the image above or click here for her resume.

Kings of Leon - Knocked Up

Nine Inch Nails - Into the Void

New America

Above is the new President of the US of A.
Behind him is the Man of Steel.

To US citizens, I hope you voted. I don't give a fuck who you voted for, but if you did. There are millions of people who are still without that honor, so we should take advantage of it like a drunken male/female whore at your friend's booze-filled party. To non-US citizens, uhh, sorry.

I don't think I've discussed the new url yet. After doing this for a few years, I knew I wanted to do more with this site. The new url and banner are just the beginning. I'm writing a new template right now, and will alos expand coverage on *sigh* nerdier topics like comics and movies because, well shit, I am a comic and movie nerd. You will also see a shitload more new bands and artists who I feel need a push, and since MTV and KROQ are focused on playing the same artists that suck over and over again, why not try something refreshing. Change. That's some Obama shit right there!

One more thing to add: there is a new email address to match the new blog url. ivan@blogawayla.com has a nice ring to it. Use that email addy to send what you think I and others will like. If you would like to just say hey or discuss comics and movies, my personal/pro email is located at the very bottom of the web page. Spam me and I'll DDoS attack your ass.


Bad Religion - New America

NO, WAIT: Colbert Loses To Obama

New York City, November 5, 2008— The Daily Bugle is reporting that, despite winning the popular vote, Stephen Colbert did not win the United States Presidency in the Marvel Universe, with Democratic nominee Barack Obama triumphing.

When questioned by the media regarding the confusion, Marvel Comics EiC Joe Quesada said, “We completely forgot the Marvel Universe reflects what happens in the real world...Ooops, our bad.”

More on this story as it develops.

Peter Bjorn and John - Let's Call It Off

Simon and Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence

Stephen Colbert Wins!

New York City, November 5, 2008—The early results are in and the Daily Bugle is reporting that Stephen Colbert has won the United States Presidency in the Marvel Universe. While many states still have yet to report their numbers, Colbert is already claiming a victory.

More on this story as it develops.

Joe Strummer - It's A Rockin' World

The Rutles - Number One

Vote for Rick!

Pop singer and internet legend Rick Astley of "Never Gonna Give You Up" and Rickroll is up for Best Act Ever award at the MTV Europe Music Awards... FUCK YEAH. I've been a fan of Rick's before there was such a thing as Rickroll, having been raised on pop music of the '80's and '90's. Now, for those who live in another continet, there are altnerate ways to for ol' Rick. Check out my desktop screen sample above.

RickVoter, created by cliche for Best Act Ever will allow you to vote for Mr. Astley from your desktop without needing a web browser. Sweet.

Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up

We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy

I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it

And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

(Ooh give you up)
(Ooh give you up)
(Ooh) never gonna give, never gonna give (give you up)
(Ooh) never gonna give, never gonna give (give you up)

We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it

I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand

[Edit-- updated Rick Voter, thanks cliche!]

OMG! DHC FTW

blink-182 approved.


Dance Hall Crashers - Triple Track from Short Music for Short People

A proud Slack-er

The lovely Slackmistress Nina Bargiel is celebrating a birthday today.

Stop by The Slack Daily to read her exploits and wish her a happy birthday, and do also check out her husband Will, aka Be The Boy's blog which kicks as much ass.


The Beatles - Birthday

The future of comic book websites is here!

Comic book news/features website ComicBookResources.com debuted a new look to its homepage and overall web page design a few months ago. It felt like a breath of fresh Web 2.0 air. Below is a snapshot of a recent homepage featuring headlines/articles: Last Night, rival comic news/features site Newsarama.com debuted their new look, the homepage below: There's something very familiar about all this. Web 2.0 is big business nowadays, and many sites that cater to certain groups like in this case comic book fans realize that sometimes it's not enough to be just a comic book website. I'll be posting my comic thoughts in due time, true believers.