Don't Do X, Blow the Borkenstein, and ...

We was ripped off...How could such an original name just get stolen, right like that from under you.

Speaking of bands, you can check out the website of the world's worst boy band, boysterous. Then again, maybe you shouldn't. Among the many treasures you can read the diary of the big tour with 911! Notable quote: "In our dressing room we had mirrors with the light bulbs all around them. There was a sheet on the wall informing us of the time that each act was due on." Don't miss the descriptions of the hair styling products!

Why yes, I am writing an essay--why do you ask?

Sondre Lerche was a really enjoyable show. Just the little kid Norwegian and his guitar on stage. He really needed a band on some occasions but the intimacy of the event worked for him. I find that the El Mocambo can be a crappy venue sometimes because the back bar area feels separate so people feel like they can talk like it's a bar, making anything mellow nearly impossible to play. But there was serious respect for this little man from the solidly Scandinavian crowd (and I mean that in the best, my they have great scenery in Sweden, way). One of the songs is a duet with a very high pitched woman, and he was able to get the crowd to sing the female parts. Quite ballsy. He also turned the strings and orchestra "Sleep on Needles" into an emo classic--a highlight.