New Scout Niblett

Scout Niblett's new album, The Fool Can Die Now, features more of the vocalist, drummer, and guitarist's sparse creations. The electrosprinkles of Kidnapped by Neptune are brushed aside in favor of Will Oldham guest spots and occasional orchestration. While much of this album shares sonic landscape with White Chalk, "Nevada" is a treatise on where I wished PJ Harvey's newest effort had settled. "Dinosaur Egg" whispers from the dark forests of the dusty Hawthorne on your shelf. Albini records brilliantly.
















Download "Nevada" by Scout Niblett
Download The Fool Can Die (Emusic) (Amazon) (Insound)

Scout in Phonogram #1

Karaoke Verite

I've been away for much to long. Plans for another netcast are still in the works (mainly for my own enjoyment) and I hope to get back to posting regularly.

Today I've got a couple videos for ya. The first is hot of the presses from Zach "Late World" Galifianakis. That's Will Oldham (Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Palace) in the hot shorts. This short, which takes a long time to load, is pretty amazingly directed/edited by Michael Blieden, who has done other work with Zach, other comedians, episodes of King of Queens, etc.

Zach Galifianakis & Will Oldham - "Can't Tell Me Nothing" (Kanye West)
[Updated with new link.]


This video reminded me of another classic from the band that provides the title for this post.

Dresden Dolls - "Together" (Avril Lavigne)

Both are highly recommended. Why else would I be posting at 3AM?

Break Up: The Band

Sadly, Phonogram is over. But it promises to be back. Otherwise, we'd just be suspect to some crappy cover bands playing the same boring singles. In other words, I would have been writing my own fanfic. You can get the trade soon.


Meanwhile, look for artist Jamie McKelvie's new solo project, Suburban Glamour, in an upcoming Previews. Apparently it's about skateboarding fairies. Is there any other kind?


Warning: Personal Notes Ahead: This summer I'll be planning a wedding (Yes, my own.) and preparing for my first semester as a high school teacher, so posts may be spotty. I still have plans to do a new podcast and other cool things, but they are not high priorities. I mainly do this blog for my own enjoyment and enrichment. If you're into it, please let me know. I'd hate to disappoint any fans if they actually exist.

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Cape Comic Con 2007

As advertised, the Cape Girardeau Comic Con was this weekend. In its second year, the con improved immensely. It was bigger, more organized, and longer. Organizer (and owner of Marvels and Legends) Ken Murphy and his gang of sidekicks brought in more talent, added panels, and added an extra day to the event.

I got a lot of time to talk about comics and other stuff with Cullen Bunn (writer of Oni's The Damned) and Matt Oliveri (writer of Werewolves: Call of the Wild). The pair did panel on submitting your work and ideas to publishers.



The Damned artist, Brian Hurtt also joined them. He was only there for Saturday along with Chris Samnee (Capote in Kansas, Queen & Country), but it was long enough for me to get a great sketch of Eddie and Sophie from The Damned.





Brian Hurtt's blog: the Hurtt Locker
Chris Samnee's blog
Mike Oliveri's The Malice Engine
www.CullenBunn.com
The Damned

On Sunday I attended Denny O'Neil's panel, where he told great stories about the 70s and 80s, and even 90s at DC. We also got some behind-the-scenes tales on Batman: The Animated Series and the Batman storyline, No Man's Land.

O'Neil on Wikipedia

Before leaving, I met Jonnie Allan, creator, writer, artist, promoter, etc. of Stykman, a hilarious parody of superhero stories and supernatural comics.



Allan's Aka Comics

In between all this I found lots of goodies, including the Dark Knight Strikes Again PVC set.

Looking forward to next year!