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hip music - the killers channeling joy division June 2, 2009

shadowplay

since this song involves three things i truly appreciate - the killers, joy division, and a great cover version of a great song - it was destined to be the subject of a post on hipsterama eventually.

unfortunately, the official killers video for this song cannot be embedded, but you can watch it here. it’s worth it to see the story of joy division’s ian curtis unfold in mournful black and white, set to the tune some say foretold his eventual suicide.

below, two live videos. first, the real joy division performing the song for the first time on television. the second, the killers (so obviously the musical offspring of bands like joy division) performing the song in concert.

and for those of you interested in a little tidbit about the connection between the killers and new order (the immensely successful band formed by the members of joy division after the loss of ian curtis), check back tomorrow for two more videos.

ciao!
julie

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Hip Music - Oasis covering Cum on Feel The Noize May 29, 2009

happy birthday to noel gallagher of oasis.

he’s 42 today, which is completely mind-bending to me. here’s an awesome video of the band playing live, covering “cum on feel the noize” - originally a glam rock song released by Slade in 1973 and revived in 1983 by heavy metal band Quiet Riot, who also covered Slade’s “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”.

so enjoy. even if you aren’t a fan of the song or the band, this vid is worth watching for noel’s custom painted union jack guitar. it’s an Epiphone Sheraton. (did you just hear a thud? that was my husband falling out of his chair when he realized i’d thought to include details about the guitar. live with a guitarist long enough, you begin to know what’s important to them…)

happy weekend!
julie

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Hip Hair (???) - Rob Pattinson May 28, 2009

why the question marks in the title of this post? well, i guess i’m not sure how i feel about rob pattinson’s hair. “hit or miss” might be the best way to describe it. sometimes i get it, other times… not so much. but who am i to question?

i’m the first to admit that rob pattinson need not lose sleep over what i think of his ‘do.

it certainly feels as if half the world is in love with him, and the other half is, well, heterosexual males. as for me, the jury may still be out on rob pattinson, but edward cullen??? who wouldn’t love the most romantic vampire that ever, um… lived?

ciao,
julie

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hip hair - kristen stewart May 26, 2009

she’s Bella from twilight. but that’s not all she is.

she’s a beautiful and natural actress who has gorgeous locks! if you take the time to check her filmography on imdb.com, you’ll most-likely realize you’ve seen her before, probably in Panic Room with jody foster. she’s been blond, brunette, auburn - but always captivating. no wonder edward can’t resist bella — inside she’s really kristen stewart.

above, kristen’s versatile hair in nine diverse looks. and if these weren’t enough, apparently she’ll soon be playing the lead in a biopic about joan jett. can’t wait to see her ‘do for that one!

enjoy,
julie

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