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The name is Steph but you can call me whatever you find fitting.

These are things that I like and things that I do not like. Things that I find funny and things that happen in my day-to-day life.

Get me on the subject of music, movies, books or art and I'm sure we will have something in common.

Have a good day everyone, or sleep well, wherever you are.
thedailywhat: Breaking Jack White News of the Day: Jack White, formerly of The White Stripes, has had a slew of side-projects and collaborations, but never a solo album. Until now. Just announced: Blunderbuss, Jack White’s first solo album, will be released April 24th by way of his own record label, Third Man Records. “Blunderbuss is an album I couldn’t have released until now,” says White. “’ve put off making records under my own name for a long time but these songs feel like they could only be presented under my name. These songs were written from scratch, had nothing to do with anyone or anything else but my own expression, my own colors on my own canvas.” Listen to the first single, “Love Interruption,” below, and then head over here to preorder the single. [jackwhite / cos.]  SO EXCITED FOR THIS.

thedailywhat:

Breaking Jack White News of the Day: Jack White, formerly of The White Stripes, has had a slew of side-projects and collaborations, but never a solo album.

Until now.

Just announced: Blunderbuss, Jack White’s first solo album, will be released April 24th by way of his own record label, Third Man Records.

“Blunderbuss is an album I couldn’t have released until now,” says White. “’ve put off making records under my own name for a long time but these songs feel like they could only be presented under my name. These songs were written from scratch, had nothing to do with anyone or anything else but my own expression, my own colors on my own canvas.”

Listen to the first single, “Love Interruption,” below, and then head over here to preorder the single.

[jackwhite / cos.] 

SO EXCITED FOR THIS.

kitschyliving: Btw, this is a modern fridge made to look vintage. By SMEG. Best of both worlds. regardless of it being horribly pink, DO WANT.

kitschyliving:

Btw, this is a modern fridge made to look vintage. By SMEG. Best of both worlds.

regardless of it being horribly pink, DO WANT.

(via pcsiqueira)

The other night my god-daughter and nephew came over for a bit. Me and Angelina have a nice little routine going on: Make popcorn. Cozy up on the futon with the fuzzy blanket. Pop in Nightmare Before Christmas. Sing the first song together. Despite her having seen the movie thousands of times since she’s been born, she still asks me tons of questions.

The other night my god-daughter and nephew came over for a bit.

Me and Angelina have a nice little routine going on:

  1. Make popcorn.
  2. Cozy up on the futon with the fuzzy blanket.
  3. Pop in Nightmare Before Christmas.
  4. Sing the first song together.
  5. Despite her having seen the movie thousands of times since she’s been born, she still asks me tons of questions.

Friday night Sara and I went to the Arkells show at the Hamilton Convention Center. We had a pretty good spot right near the front, which we started to regret once the reeeally young teenagers sprouted around.

We had no idea who the opening acts were until they were announced at the show. First came The Darcy’s, they were absolutely amazing live, it was not only a wonderful surprise but a great start to the show. They were meticulous, in a good way, and it showed - they had a great sound, despite being in a room with horrible acoustics.

After the Darcy’s were Zeus (from Toronto), the name sounded familiar but I had never heard any of their stuff. They played a great show and really got the crowd going, but I wasn’t crazy about them. Though I have to say, their guitarist/keyboardist with a glittery guitar strap had a fantastic porn-stache. Sadly I didn’t get any good photos of them.

Sara and I, being the old souls that we are, were already exhausted by the time the Arkells actually got onstage. We left after a couple of their songs. They’re pretty good live (and their keyboardist is absolutely stunning, by the way) but The Darcy’s performance really stood out and had an effect on me. 

We felt like the oldest ones the whole time, until we were leaving and as we were heading for the back, of course, there were all the people who were our age/older. Actually, a bunch of friends had gone too, most of us having no idea anyone else went. Meh, you live and learn. We’ll remember it for the next show.

When we headed for the coat-check they kept asking us if we knew that we couldn’t get back in and if we were sure we wanted to leave…we had the same response from the doorman (even my parents were surprised at how early we came home). Before we left I picked up The Darcy’s first self-titled album and met the drummer, Wes, who we talked to for a while and was a great guy. I should have gotten a photo with him but I didn’t think of it until we were outside. 

Eventually Sara and I did what we had wanted to do all night: couch, food, movies (Die Hard was on, Sara is a cheesy Bruce Willis fan like me). Overall, it was a fun night.

On a side note: Seriously, check out The Darcy’s they’re really great.