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The Pretty Reckless - Make Me Wanna Die
posted on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 @ 09:40 | permalink
 Make Me Wanna Die, featured in the box-office smash superhero flick Kick-Ass, follows the very tried 'grrl-rock' path, however Momsen's vocals are more memorable than many offerings seen in the past. The vocal delivery seems less Avril Lavigne, teen queen of whiny chick-rock in her heyday, but more of a homage to the likes of Courtney Love and Juliette Lewis. Most of the buzz surrounding the band has centred upon Momsen herself and not the music, however one of the track's strongest points is its crunching, dark riffs, not quite a million miles from the likes of old-school grunge. It's hard not to be impressed when you find out that Momsen is just 16 years old - with a successful acting and modelling career under her belt, and this track looking to be a success in the US and beyond, with an album due for release in September. Unfortunately her career away from the music world is a potential pitfall - can people really believe in her angst? This aside, Make Me Wanna Die is, overall, a suitable and competent offering, however with the grass roots talent displayed, the band have all the potential to really make incredible music. Labels: music, single, the pretty reckless Fake-Up: The Con of Counterfeit Cosmetics
posted on Monday, 26 April 2010 @ 07:48 | permalink
Apologies for the lack of content, I've been busy with a Phil invasion, lots of Uni work and a lovely trip to London. New new content coming soon, including a film review, however, for now here's something recently published in Pugwash News...I recently decided, after excellent reviews from friends and a trial of some myself, to treat myself to a new eyeliner, in particular, a MAC Fluidline gel liner. Officially priced on the website at £12.50, I was excited to find one on Ebay priced at just £10, with free postage and packing – being a skint student, that saving of £2.50 meant an extra drink on a night out – fantastic! Fast-forward to a few days later, a parcel was stuffed through my door, which was of course instantly ripped open to reveal the eyeliner I’d been lusting after since testing it out. I applied it straightaway, even though I was going nowhere and my plans involved sitting around the house all day. But unlike my previous experience of the liner, 10 minutes after the application, I resembled a hybrid mutation of a panda bear and the result of ten rounds with Mike Tyson (this may be exaggerated slightly. But you get my point.). Disappointed, I remembered hearing about fake cosmetics beforehand – when making my purchase, I looked for obvious examples of counterfeiting, such as the MAC logo on the box. Logging onto the internet to find out more, I stumbled upon a plethora of sites with information about how to spot fake cosmetics, particularly on Ebay. The problem with buying from auction sites such as Ebay, or unofficial internet stockists, is the product not being in front of you – so any opportunities to check for the more subtle signs of fakery before you make your purchase are limited. And the downsides of these counterfeits can be more serious than panda eyes-unlike the real thing, some of these products will be peddled untested – so who knows what they could do to our faces...not to mention the detrimental impact they cause against legitimate manufacturers and the beauty industry itself. My advice? Go to the source and buy from the official stockist – it may well involve paying more, but you’re guaranteed the quality that comes from the real deal. And as for my experience, I received a message from Ebay informing me that the auction had been declared to be breaking Ebay rules, and I’m hoping a refund will be on its way - £10 which will go towards the purchase of a genuine Fluidline! UPDATE: After this article was submitted, I recieved my refund, and didn't even have to send back the fake product, and went out and got myself the real thing. And was not disappointed! Perhaps I'll review it...haha. 30 Seconds To Mars - Bad Romance
posted on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 @ 21:20 | permalink
Already winning the poll for the Radio 1 Ultimate Live Lounge Cover with their radical reworking of Kanye West's Stronger, 30 Seconds to Mars have been in the Live Lounge again, this time choosing Lady Gaga's Bad Romance. Changing the tone of the song to produce a more melancholy and sinister sound than the original, they once again create a unique and exciting take on an already-popular song.Labels: 30 seconds to mars, live lounge A Day To Remember - Pyramids Centre 15/3/10
posted on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 @ 09:01 | permalink
A Day To Remember Support: Architects, Your Demise Portsmouth Pyramids Centre 15/3/10  Entering the venue, I breathe a sigh of relief that, as with the seeming trend of gigs these days, my 5ft 1 self actually has a hope in hell of seeing, thanks to a large portion of the audience being barely in their teens, and therefore pre-growth spurt. Ignoring the monstrosity that is a ‘Mrs Oli Sykes’ t-shirt, I make my way to catch Your Demise open with a bang to an excited crowd – although it’s clear to see they’re mainly here for the headline act. Architects gave a strong performance, however seemed muted at points despite vocalist Sam Carter’s efforts to get the crowd going, who were seemingly less responsive, excepting a small portion of loyal fans. A shame that a large portion of the crowd probably only knew them due to Carter’s vocals on Bring Me The Horizon track The Sadness Will Never End, as they currently lead the way in the growing British hardcore scene. The last time the Pompey crowds saw A Day To Remember, they went down a storm supporting Bring Me The Horizon (yep, them again...) hit the stage to rapturous cheers and applause, hitting hard with ‘Fast Forward to 2012’, an unexpected yet appreciated opening song. The Ocala boys had clearly aimed their set at fans who had been there from the beginning, playing tracks from earlier released ‘And Their Name Was Treason’ and ‘For Those Who Have Heart’- although it was standout tracks from latest album ‘Homesick’, such as singalong-friendly ‘The Downfall of Us All’. Despite these recieving an eager reception, the excitement of die-hard fans to hear old favourites was clear, and the crowd as a wholewere generally consistent, with just a few lulls when rarer or slower tracks were played. Things were slowed down a little with the frankly stunning cover of The Fray’s Over My Head, and Have Faith In Me - the only downer was the band’s slightly sexist claim that they ‘had’ to play the soft songs ‘for the ladies’. A notable omission was the removal of previous 'set staple' Kelly Clarkson cover, 'Since You Been Gone', showing the band moving onwards and upwards, and being known for their own original work. After ending on arguably their best known track ‘The Plot to Bomb the Panhandle’, and the young’uns poured out to waiting parents, it’s easy to see that A Day To Remember are a band that aim to please their fans - and succeed. This review can be seen in Pugwash News Image credit (for illustration purposes only!) Labels: A Day To Remember, live, review New Town Killers (Jobson, 2008)
posted on Monday, 22 March 2010 @ 15:53 | permalink
'All you have to do...is hide.' Read more » Think hide and seek is a kids' game? Think again. Richard Jobson's New Town Killers (2008) is a gritty cat-and-mouse thriller that follows ruthless private banker Alistair (Dougray Scott) and sidekick Jamie (Alastair McKenzie) who make down-and-out Sean (James Anthony Pearson) an offer he can't refuse. In order to make himself £12,000 to pay off sister Alice's (Liz White) debts, he simply has to hide in the city for 12 hours. Sounds easy, but the killers have eyes everywhere, and if he's caught, he'll be facing not just losing the game, but losing his life. Labels: film, new town killers, review The Paedophile Pandemic.
posted on Friday, 19 March 2010 @ 11:09 | permalink
Okay, quick one as I have lots to do this evening but saw this news story on a forum I visit, and found it interesting. You can read the full article here, but the general gist of the story is that Facebook are being pressured to place a 'paedophile panic button' on their site, for children who suspect the person they are talking to could be part of society's current most-witch hunted creatures - the paedophile.The recent death of teenager Ashleigh Hall, who, for those who don't know, was killed by someone she thought was a good-looking teenage boy who she met on Facebook, has thrust the paedo-panic gripping the nation back into the media circus scaremongering spotlight. Although a tragic incident, Facebook alone cannot be blamed for the teenager's death. Read more » Labels: facebook, news, political correctness Intro.
posted on Thursday, 18 March 2010 @ 15:16 | permalink
It was a long time coming, but I've finally got round to making this. Fiddling around with HTML has taken up plenty of this lovely Thursday evening, along with a filling, if slightly sub-par Chinese takeaway and plenty of episodes of Supernatural.My name is Milly 'Vanilli' Youngman. Aged 21, on the verge of turning a terrifying twenty-two (how's that for allitteration?!) I'm a second year Film Studies and Drama student at Portsmouth University, as the handy little 'About Me' box with my nice little picture states. Things I like: Music of many different genres, Alkaline Trio, intelligent TV sci-fi/drama shows, Supernatural, eating things that are bad for me, going to the gym in a vague attempt to rectify this, spending time with fantastic people. And as for things I don't like...you'll probably be hearing plenty about those. Why am I doing this? Well, firstly, like many others with ambitions leaning towards writing/general creative jobs, it's a way of getting my work out there. Secondly, as a place to vent about some of the many things that irritate me, also the many things that amuse/fascinate/entertain me. And don't worry, there'll be no 'today I ate some Weetos, then went for a walk' style crap. Unless something highly thrilling happens during my day. I'm also going to be putting up a few old articles/pieces/reviews to start me off. So keep an eye out, content coming soon! Labels: introduction, milly, verbal trash |
