#live music tips

[omwtoblowupmtsthelens]

The way Odysseus sings “No more of us deceased, cuz we won’t take more suffering from you” and then in the next song sacrifices six men is wild.

I like to think that he would’ve found another way but Eurylochus chose that moment to reveal that HE was the one who opened the wind bag, sending them to Poseidon and subsequently away from Odysseus’ family, that HE was the one who betrayed Odysseus’ trust. And I think that had a hand in why Odysseus, after the song Monster and Suffering, where he proclaimed he would be a monster to all but his own, and then suddenly Eurylochus wasn’t his own. And if he couldn’t trust Eurylochus, his brother in arms and second in command, who could he trust?

[oscartwofoxtrot]

Did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change?

A gift for my dearest Secret Santa recipient, @jenkil

[t-leaves]

Okay lads put your nichest dr in the tags. Yap to your hearts content. (If it is a fandom please elaborate!) GO!

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

JoJo Siwa doesn’t deserve all the hate (and homophobia) she’s getting for her style and music; but she does deserve scrutiny for defending Colleen Ballinger and being both active and complicit in abuse that happened on her TV show. Like the girl has been under the public eye in unhealthy environments all her life; cut her some slack — not too much; she’s still a responsible adult — but if you’re going to dogpile her, then at least dogpile her for the right reasons. Jesus Fucking Christ.

[santay]

I bought the Loop Earplugs (specifically, the Switch) for work and it literally does not matter what size I wear, I cannot make myself sound clear with them. Anyone else have experience with these? Am I doing something wrong??

[damngirlwhat]

general presentation!!!

hi!!! my name is maria but many ppl call me chise. im 14 and from romania.

im a music lover and i listen to everything and anything. some of my fav bands/singers are: soad, guns n roses, type o negative, laufey, mitski, kittie, tokio hotel, cannibal corpse, the cure, michael jackson, martolea, emperor, deftones, parazitii, ayesha erotica, cargo, nirvana and white town

did i just listed all of my spotify? yes.

anyways i also love drawing, painting, doing my makeup and anything diy

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i have that thing where you ask question on my profile so feel free to ask!

[paddooo]

Writing a song cant be that hard. Surely. Surely it cant be that hard.

[poorlyassembledfish]

I am absolutely going to nail this interview

[thepermanentrainpress]

CONCERT REVIEW: TEARS FOR FEARS W/ COLD WAR KIDS AT ROGERS ARENA - JULY 24, 2023

Tears for Fears have been wowing audiences with their high-energy new wave for over 40 years. Playing to an almost sold-out crowd at Rogers Arena, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith put on a show that felt like time traveling back to 1985.

Opening the show was indie rock group Cold War Kids. Their first album was released in 2006 — I was surprised to see them and their style of music opening for a much older band. It took a few songs to win the crowd over, but by the middle of their set everyone was clearly having a good time. Lead singer Nathan Willett greeted us about halfway through and said “Vancouver, this is an oldie, you know this!” before launching into “Hang Me Up to Dry,” one of their first and most popular singles. The whole set was high-energy and a lot of fun. People were dancing, getting into it, and the band commanded the stage and crowd. 

They played for 45 minutes or so, concluding with “First” – the group’s biggest single to date that reached #1 in 2015. Nathan told us that it was an “excellent experience” to be part of this with Tears for Fears. “They are incredible people and this has been a life-changing tour. Thank you guys for being a part of it. We love you, peace and love.”

Between sets, I noticed the pre-show playlist had covers of Tears for Fears songs on it. Examples included “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Lorde, “Shout 2000” by Disturbed, and perhaps the most well-known cover, “Mad World” by Gary Jules. This was a cool feature I’ve never seen a group do before, and was a reminder of their legacy over the years.

Finally came the main event. Although they look a bit older, there’s no mistaking the famous duo on stage.  They opened with “No Small Thing,” the first track from their latest album The Tipping Point – also the namesake of this tour. This was followed by the titular track. Then came the first major hit of the night — the smooth, mellow yet merry “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” Perhaps my personal favourite of their singles, it lit up the arena both literally with phone videos and in the energy as we all sang along. 

Curt in particular spent a lot of time speaking to the audience. Just a couple songs in, he thanked us for coming out “on a Monday… It’s great to be back in Vancouver.” Curt also informed us it was a special night as their touring drummer, Jamie Wollam, hails from Salt Spring Island just outside of the city. “He’s an amazing guy with an amazing heart and a proud Canadian,” Curt added, leading of course to loud applause. Roland took the mic to inform us “it’s fantastic seeing people singing along to our new songs… It means a lot.” He told us to expect a lot of new songs that night (“If you don’t know them, you will”), and that they’d do “perhaps a cover as a sing-along, and a forewarning, some deep cuts.” 

The setlist consisted of a mix of songs from all of their eras, with particular emphasis on their latest album. After a deep cut (2004’s “Secret World”) we heard another hit – the 1989 tune “Sowing the Seeds of Love.” This was followed by no less than four songs in a row from the new album. Although the newer tracks were not as well known as the classics, the attention and style never left the room on stage or in the audience. I heard the entire album before the show, and it’s a timeless, diverse, orchestral release leading to a trippy experience on stage. Psychedelic backdrops and various dark hues added visuals to the melodic, often strange music.

We got back to the familiar songs with the very upbeat but sad “Mad World.” Curt danced around the stage to flashing neon of red and blue, basically turning the arena into a club. Curt and Roland then left the stage for a bit as their backup vocalist, Carina Round, used her beautiful voice to sing “Suffer the Children.”

In addition to highlighting Vancouver as a hometown show for the drummer, Curt said it’s “a gorgeous city and great if you’re a runner.” He also mentioned he’d spent quite a bit of time in Vancouver filming episodes of the show Psych, in which he played himself. Tagging on to the runner comment, Roland remarked “our songs are more famous than we are. It’s great, because Curt can go running along the seawall without being mobbed. I’ll go on holiday and say I’m a musician in a band called Tears for Fears, and they’re like ‘who?’ Then I say you know ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World?’ and they say oh yes, yes.” He had a great sense of humour about this, and it was clear the group was so happy and grateful to be here performing these well-known songs for us 40 years down the road.

We closed the main set with a long staple hit – “Head Over Heels / Broken” – a song still running through my head a few days later. We all sang along to the “La la la la…” part, leaving the show on a high note.

But it wasn’t quite over yet — they came back for an encore and introduced the band. Keeping the synth beat on the keyboard was Doug Petty. The guitarist was Charlton Pettus, also noted as a co-writer and producer on the new album. They then highlighted local drummer Jamie and backup vocalist Carina, before of course introducing themselves as Curt and Roland.

The previously promised sing-along cover turned out to be “Creep” by Radiohead, of all things. It’s not a song I expected – it certainly isn’t upbeat or cheerful – but it did seem appropriate for the band’s style. It’s also very well known and was a fun one to chant the chorus to.

The final track of the night was perhaps the most upbeat of all of their hits – “Shout.” It was the perfect closer as the entire arena stamped their feet, jumped around, and chanted “Shout! Shout! Let it all out!” once again echoing a club at the height of the 80s. It’s clear Tears for Fears have still got it. A couple generations later, they continue to record, entertain, and draw a crowd of thousands. They may have aged physically, but their music, old and new, is simply timeless.

Written by: Cazzy Lewchuk

[malayamona]

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[srkshaju]

Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Sheer Blouse: Glamorous Arrival for SNL Performance and Valentine's Day Beauty Tips

Jennifer Lopez, aged 54, exudes glamour as she arrives at Saturday Night Live for her musical guest appearance.

The Bronx-born beauty stunned onlookers in a sheer black sleeveless turtleneck that showcased her cleavage and nude bra.

Layering it beneath a long gray coat vest, she added a pop of color with green-turquoise gloves.

Completing the ensemble were matching gray trousers and gold platform heels, while oversized round sunglasses added a touch of chic.

Accessorizing with a small white purse featuring a gold chain strap, Lopez adorned her neck with a thick gold choker.

Her honey-toned locks, parted down the middle, cascaded in uniform waves over her shoulders.

With a flawless makeup look highlighted by a glossy nude lip, she radiated elegance.

As she made her entrance at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, fans surrounded her, capturing the moment with their cameras.

Jennifer graciously accepted a bouquet of red roses, adding to the excitement of her fourth appearance on SNL.

Throughout the week, Lopez engaged her 253 million Instagram followers, promoting her SNL performance.

She wowed in a trendy ensemble featuring a light-colored silky turtleneck under an oversized gray blazer, paired with a yellow skirt and bright blue heels.

Captioning the post with "S N L" and heart emojis, she captivated her audience with her fashion choices.

On Saturday, she treated fans to a Valentine's Day-themed post, sharing her makeup routine using products from her brand JLo Beauty.

With a caption expressing her love for the holiday, she encouraged followers to try her skincare routine for a radiant glow.

In her signature style, Jennifer Lopez continues to captivate audiences both on and off the stage, leaving a lasting impression with her fashion statements and beauty tips.

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[thinkingstoned]

peace and love on planet earth

[ismegunster]

THIS IS HOW I VOICE ON The Drill INSTRUMENT!! 🔥🔥🔥💥

[orcelito]

Also me loosely researching the classical music industry in japan and finding some westerner getting ripped to SHREDS in some reddit post. I was legit reading this comment aloud to my coworker bc I was aghast at how brutal they were being (but also kinda amused bc they were. Kind of right.)