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

Occasional Superheroine: A Word Or Two About "Twilight"

Valerie D’Orazio talks about the narcissistic narrative of Twilight:
Occasional Superheroine: A Word Or Two About "Twilight"

Spock sings!

In celebrtion of the new Star Trek feature film out now, today we'll look at one the weirdest great novelty songs, The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins. Written by Charles Randolph Grean and infamously performed by Leonard Nimoy in 1968 for his album The Two Sides of Leonard Nimoy. Today the song is a fine example of 1960's camp; along with the Adam West Batman tv series and "beach movies" like Gidget. C'mon everybody--- Do the Hobbit!

The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins
by Leonard Nimoy 
from the album The Two Sides of Leonard Nimoy

RIOT GRRRLS & BOYS tonight at Kung Pao Kitty

Another place to be at tonight! Let's see why this sounds like fun:
DJ Theresa Angelina spinning
$3 Tiger Beer
$3 Sake Carafe
$5 Jager Shots
$1 Mystery Midnight Shot and
No Cover/No List
...How can you beat that?!?
10pm - 2am at Kung Pao Kitty in Hollywood

Monophonic Shit
by Mr. Oizo
from the album Analog Worms Attack

Fixmer / McCarthy tonight at Synchronicity Melrose

the show starts in less than an hour, you should go! Synchronicity Melrose

And Then Finally (Kiko Remix)
by Terence Fixmer/Douglas McCarthy

Tonight's WWE WrestleMania XXV Pay Per View is live from Houston, Texas! Besides featuring the biggest wrestling matches of the year, the show also sports two AC/DC songs serving as their theme songs: "Shoot to Thrill" (Live) and "War Machine". Enjoy these songs below, and don't forget to order WrestleMania 25 tonight on Pay Per View!

Shoot to Thrill (Live)
by AC/DC
From the 1992 album AC/DC Live


War Machine
by AC/DC
From the 2009 album Black Ice

Big Media Cartel About To Punish Netflix?

Hollywood studios and networks don't like the competition. "Netflix fans take note: A correction is looming."

read more | digg story

We Should Be Dead concert tonight in Downtown LA

A little last minute, but excellent band We Should Be Dead are playing tonight in Los Angeles! The band takes the stage at 11, so if you're in the LA area tonight show up and have a good time!

21+ $8
Silver Factory Studios
915 Mateo St
Los Angeles, CA 90021


I Fell in Love with You
by We Should Be Dead
from the album Forget Romance, Lets Dance!

New File From Single File

Former swing jazz band (!) Single File have a new album coming out April 7 titled Common Struggles on Reprise. Enjoy this catchy new song from the Westminster, Co trio.

Girlfriends
by Single File
From the upcoming album Common Struggles

Back in Action

It's 2008 2009. Sweet, an all new year. It feels like I've been baptized. Maybe I can complete it by being molested by a priest, again. Won't be the first time I've had something holy inside me!

*ahem* Well, I must explain my absence first. Ever since losing my money, home, and sanity in Hollywood, I decided to get take a break (i.e. I couldn't find any work, paid or unpaid) and focus on minor jobs to make some cash. When even that failed, I went back to blogging. You can also catch my musings on twitter and witness my more nerdy obsessions at my tumblr.

I spent the beginning of 2008 2009 rearranging my music collection (as well as contemplating getting an iPod classic, you'll see why in a sec) when I noticed this:

That's quite a handful. Now you understand why I'm looking at that specific iPod classic. I have mentioned in the past that I ripped every CD I've ever owned, and now I only buy music from used from Amoeba, mp3s from Amazon, or the artists/band's websites. Sweet.

Well, expect to see more pretty soon. Enjoy this Rilo Kiley song to jump start 2009! :)

Silver Lining
by Rilo Kiley
From the 2007 album Under The Blacklight

Christmas in Heaven

GOOD EVENING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
IT’S TRULY A REAL HONOURABLE EXPERIENCE
TO BE HERE THIS EVENING.
A VERY WONDERFUL AND WARM AND
EMOTIONAL MOMENT FOR ALL OF US.
AND I’D LIKE TO SING A SONG
FOR ALL OF YOU.

It’s Christmas in Heaven,
All the children sing,
It’s Christmas in Heaven,
Hark hark those church bells ring.

It’s Christmas in Heaven,
The snow falls from the sky …
But it’s nice and warm and everyone
Looks smart and wears a tie.

It’s Christmas in Heaven,
There’s great films on TV …
“The Sound of Music” twice an hour
And “Jaws” I, II and III.

There’s gifts for all the family,
There’s toiletries and trains …
There’s Sony Walkman Headphone sets
And the latest video games.

It’s Christmas, it’s Christmas in Heaven,
Hip hip hip hip hip hooray,
Every single day,
Is Christmas day.

It’s Christmas, it’s Christmas in Heaven,
Hip hip hip hip hip hooray,
Every single day,
It’s Christmas day.

Monty Python - Christmas in Heaven

Buy Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life DVD today at Amazon.com

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