R.I.P Mick Morris

Former 18 Visions bassist Mick Morris (aka Mick Deth) passed away in his sleep on June 2, 2013 due to a pre-existing heart condition.

He leaves behind his partner Ashley and son Jude.

R.I.P Mick, you will be missed :(

Peace, Love, Music<3

Motionless In White A.M.E.R.I.C.A.

Motionless In White released the music video for their song A.M.E.R.I.C.A today!

It's only available on vevo so I can only post the link;

Click here for the video!

They've been building up the release on twitter and I was seriously excited to see it!  As usual, they did not disappoint.  The video has a circus/sideshow setting that really helps embody the message of the song.  And of course they did it up in signature dark Motionless In White fashion!

The video was directed by M. Shawn Crahan, aka "Clown" from Slipknot, and features New Years Day singer Ashley Costello.

I hope everyone one enjoys!  Feel free to let me know what your thoughts are on this video in the comments below!

Peace, Love, Music<3

Hawthorne Heights Charge Photographers for Work

Rock band Hawthorne Heights posted on their website today an "opportunity" for photographers and fans.

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"Are you an aspiring photographer? Come take pictures of us all day at Warped Tour! We will provide you with the access, and experience you need. We will also take your pictures and put them on our Instagram page, and give you full credit for it. This is a great package for anyone who loves taking pictures, whether its for a hobby or professionally."                                (Source: http://hawthorneheights.limitedrun.com)

The catch? The photographer pays the band $150 for this "opportunity".  This is a new low in terms of photographers (and fans) being taken advantage of.  Photographers work hard to not only get excellent shots, but also edit them to perfection so that the subject of the photo (in this case the band) looks their absolute best and will be happy with the outcome.  To expect a photographer to pay you for their work is ridiculous.  Getting experience is great, but there are better ways to get it than to pay for it.

Fans, photographers (professional or aspiring) unite and boycott.

*UPDATE: Hawthorne Heights has since removed the package from their site and posted a public apology on their facebook.

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Peace, Love, Music<3 

What I'm Reading

These past few weeks there has been one book series that I am absolutely OBSESSED with.

The Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris.

So far I have read the first three books and am currently working on the 4th.

Book 1

Book 2

Book 3

Book 4

This whole series is absolutely amazing!  When I first decided to read the series, I was skeptical.  I thought "Oh great, another vampire romance book series".  But I had to give it a try.  I was shocked.  This book is, of course, a vampire romance, but that is not all that it is.  Each book is incredibly suspenseful, witty, and smart.  They are truly a joy to read.

I highly recommend this series to anyone.

Peace, Love, Music<3 

Catch Up

It's been quite awhile since I last posted, I've kinda missed it!  I have quite a few ideas rattling around in this head of mine, but while I work on them I thought I would catch you up on some of what has been going on with me!

The past few weeks have been quite hectic as I prepared for finals.  One of my professors gave us the opportunity to not take one of her test if we visited the Aphrodite exhibit that was at one of our local museums.  Being someone who does not particularly like test (seriously, who does?) I jumped at the opportunity.  And while I was there I took a few pics in front of the beautiful old home that is the museum.

Don't you just love my super sophisticated attire? :P

 Other random pictures from that day:

During finals week, my finals fell at weird times, leaving me with tons of time in between.  Boredom led me to take my first public bathroom mirror selfie.  Aren't you just so proud?

The day of my last final, my mom and I went shopping so I could give her an idea of what I want for my 20th birthday (which is this Monday, and I am so excited!!)

Here is my outfit from that:

I'm actually kinda sad that this semester is over.  I've made so many new friends that I love and can't wait to hang out with this summer. :)

I hope everyone is doing well!

Peace, Love, Music<3

Black Craft Clothing

A month or so ago I was killing time online and came across a fairly new clothing company, Black Craft.

Click the image above to go to the site.

I started looking through their site and found several things I was interested in.  The one that I wanted the most (the 'Within a Dream' shirt) was not in stock in my size at the time, so I went for my second favorite, Spell Caster!

I don't have a photo of myself wearing the shirt, so here is the image from their site.

The shirt arrived quickly and I couldn't be more pleased with it!  The material of the shirt is absolutely wonderful.  It's so soft and comfortable.

A few weeks later, I was on the site again (yes, yes, I DO have an online shopping addiction) and discovered that the other shirt that I wanted had been restocked and they had my size!  I couldn't resist and had to make the Edgar Allan Poe 'Within a Dream' shirt mine!

Here is the shirt front and back!

This one was just as soft and well made as the other.  I'm seriously in love with this brand!

Here are all of their links:

blackcraft.bigcartel.com

Twitter: @BlackCraftCult

Peace, Love, Music<3

Rocklahoma 2013 Lineup

The Rocklahoma 2013 lineup has been announced!

For those who aren't from Oklahoma, Rocklahoma is the biggest rock music festival in the state.  It's three days of kick-ass music in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Here's the lineup:

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Black Veil Brides were supposed to play, but have since backed out of the festival.

There are some seriously awesome bands playing this year.  And you can bet your ass that this girl will be there! :)

Peace, Love, Music<3

Angelo Parente leaves Motionless in White

Today the band announced that drummer and founding member, Angelo Parente, has left the band.  

Angelo posted this statement on his Tumblr:

"To my friends, family, and all the amazing Motionless In White fans, this is very hard to say, and I’m sure it will hit me harder soon, but I will no longer be in the band.This decision did not just all of sudden happen. After doing this since I was 17, the nonstop touring, and everything else that comes with the life of a musician, has finally caught up with me. It has affected me mentally and physically and it’s to a point where the best thing for the rest of the band and myself would be for me to call it quits.
Please know that the band and I are on good terms, best of friends and I love them all very much. No matter what, I would not give up what I have been through and experienced with the band. It has been the best years of my life. I got to travel the world with my best friends almost every day. I have met so many great people along the way and made many friends I will never forget. I will miss you all. Not seeing the guys in the band will be tough to get use to, but I wish them the best of luck.
Motionless In White has so much in store for you all, so please continue to support them to the fullest. I’m not sure what’s in store for my future, but right now I need to be home and breathe. Get myself together and figure it out. Please make sure to stay in touch. You know where to find me online and its a lot of fun sharing what I do with everyone throughout my life. Whether it’s my art, food, dog, clothing designs, etc., you guys give your opinion and I’m grateful to have that. I am truly sorry to all that I have let down. Thanks for the constant support you have given me over the years, I will never forget it."

As a fan of the band, I am sad to see him go.  However, I completely understand his reasons for leaving and wish him all the best with whatever he decides to do in the future.

Peace, Love, Music<3

A Terrible Loss

On Monday February 4, a 15 year old boy brought a gun to his Oklahoma High School, and took his own life in a bathroom stall.  His name of Triston Stephens.  Authorities say there is still no exact answer as to why he committed suicide, although they believe bullying may have been involved.

R.I.P Triston

If you are being bullied, don't be afraid to ask for help.  I know it's scary.  I know it's hard.  I've been there.   But there are people who care, who will listen, even though you may not feel like it.  YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

If you are thinking about suicide, please, please talk to someone, or call the suicide hotline for your area:

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Don't give up on yourself.  You are beautiful, wonderful, and perfect the way you are.  You deserve to live.  This world would not be the same without you.  

Peace, Love, Music<3

Fall Out Boy is back!

Grab your eyeliner and your skinny jeans, the boys are back.

After going on hiatus in 2009, Fall Out Boy is back with a new song, music video, album, and even a tour!

On February 4th the boys released their first single in four year, My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light 'em Up), as well as the music video for it (featuring 2 Chainz).

The bands album "Save Rock and Roll" is set to release on May 7, 2013.

The bands front man, Patrick Stump, released this statement:

"When we were kids the only thing that got us through most days was music.   Its why we started Fall Out Boy in the first place. This isn't a reunion because we never broke up. We needed to plug back in and make some music that matters to us."

The band also released their spring tour dates:

5/14 Milwaukee, WI - Rave
5/16 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
5/17 Columbus, OH - LC Pavilion
5/21 Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
5/22 Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
5/24 Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
5/25 Montreal, QC - Metropolis
5/26 Boston, MA - HOB
5/28 Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapid Theater
5/29 New York, NY - Terminal 5
5/30 Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
5/31 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
6/1 Charlotte, NC - Fillmore
6/2 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
6/4 Orlando, FL - HOB
6/5 Miami, FL - Fillmore
6/7 Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
6/8 Dallas, TX - Palladium
6/9 Austin, TX - Stubb's
6/11 Phoenix, AZ - Marquee
6/13 Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern
6/15 Las Vegas, NV - HOB
6/16 San Francisco, CA - The Fox Theater
6/18 Portland, OR - Roseland
6/19 Seattle, WA - Sodo
6/20 Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
6/22 Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
6/23 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
6/25 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theatre
6/26 Minneapolis, MN - Myth
6/28 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
6/29 Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room

                                                   6/30 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium .

I, personally, am thrilled shitless for the bands return.  I've been listening to FOB since 7th grade and was so sad when they went on hiatus.

Let us all rejoice!

Peace, Love, Music<3