Rock Snob: April 2004

THIS is the only thing keeping me entertained tonight. Oh the sad life of a blogger.

Lollapalooza 2004 is going to be the greatest thing ever! It comes to Toronto August 5th and 6th. Performers include Morrissey, Sonic Youth, Le Tigre, PJ Harvey, Modest Mouse, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Von Bondies, The Datsuns, Gomez, Broken Social Scene, The Flaming Lips, The Thrills, The Polyphonic Spree, Elbow, and The Walkmen... I CAN'T WAIT!

The new Beastie Boys track, "Ch-Check It Out", blows my mind.

PLEASE PLEASE let there be a Spice Girls reunion! That would be so best!

Xtina is ridiculously hott!

Prince loves Toronto. Who doesnt?

You can stream The Charlatans new album Up At The Lake on their official site!

Elliott Smiths last album is due in the fall.

Chart has a review of Damien Rice in Toronto!

My object of my blogging affection. Soviet Panda has pics of The Strokes and The Raveonettes!

Does anyone wanna be editor of rocksnob for a few weeks in May while Im off backpacking in Europe??? Email me if you're interested and convince me!

HOLY SHIT! "MR. BRIGHTSIDE". The Killers. In music video form. (From karenplusone via my favourite Australians)

I saw His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet in Toronto yesterday. If you ever have a chance to see him in person I wholeheartedly recommend you take advantage of the fantastic opportunity.

Morrissey releases new DVDs.

Jonathan Rice is touring with The Cardigans this May. They play Toronto on May 13th.

The Dandy Warhols had a party, which they refer to as the Big Rock and Roll Dinner pt. 2, on April 16th with guests The Strokes, The Vines, and Jet. Your Heads Not Right has pictures. Raise your hand if you wish you had been invited. (Link from Cecie)

Hey remember when I called Jeff Davis a fascist in high school?

Low Cultures take on Sloganeering.

Rhino tries to get it on with car. The Sun provides amusing picture of what the offspring would look like.

All the cool kids go out drinking and dancing the night before a crucial exam... And then they fail.

What do you kids wanna read more about? How can I serve you better? Send me your recommendations!

If you missed Courtney Love flashing her breasts and acting like a crackhead on Letterman the first time, you can catch a repeat of it tonight.

Andrew W.K. is gonna be playing talk show host on MTV2... I must admit Im intrigued

Sophie Ellis-Bextor had a baby boy this morning! We love her and offer her our congratulations!

GIVE THIS KID AN A+!

Brett Anderson (formerly of Suede) is going solo!

The Libertines and their fans embody the true spirit of punk because they, like, break stuff.

Justin Hawkins, singer of The Darkness, is having surgery at the end of the month to correct his acid reflux which affects his ability to sing. I hope this wont affect his falsetto.

Play video games with the "vidiots" (or "no-friendos") in The Strokes!

New studio album from The Cure in June!

I would like to apologize to this man for yelling "MORE COWBELL" repeatedly at him earlier this month. I imagine it must get old.

Donnie Darko is being re-released.

Mike Seaver from Growing Pains wants to lecture you about being a good Christian. Entertaining!

Bobst Boy is no longer Homeless at NYU! This kid has been LIVING in New York Universitys Bobst Library this entire school year and yesterday the school came through for him and gave him a dorm room of his very own! He will always be the Bobst Boy to me!

Shane McGowan (The Pogues) was injured after being attacked outside in pub in London.

"Stellastarr* Arent The New Interpol, For Petes Sake."

Ultragrrrls got the scoop on The Killers opening for Morrissey in LA!

Britneys new video for Everytime is confuzzling. MTV says, "We can conclusively say without a shadow of a doubt that we have no idea what's going on in that video."

Starships We Built This City is the worst song ever. This means I am finally justified in repeatedly turning that horrible song off at last years infamous 80s Party.

TICKET WHORE. Literally. (From ProductshopNYC)

I rock at life. I rock not-so-much at exams.

The new Morrissey music video for "Irish Blood, English Heart". So swank!

Bloc Party signed a deal with Wichita. Word.

Could you imagine Coldplay and Echo and the Bunnymen on the same bill? I can only dream...

The nerds in Ash are going to meet up with their hero George Lucas at the Skywalker Ranch! Nerds!

Synopsis of the upcoming Douglas Coupland book "Eleanor Rigby".

100 points are awarding to Alana for calling me from backstage at the Muse show last night. She makes me feel special.

I love this girl and her site!

It's not exams I hate, it's the stress!

It's all about MORRISSEY these days... There's been a major reconstruction of his OFFICIAL SITE as well as a new site just for YOU ARE THE QUARRY!

And speaking of the handsome devil, Morrissey kicked off his tour last night in Las Vegas. ProductshopNYC has the setlist and there are PICTURES!

Franz Ferdinand are guest editors of the arts supplement of The Guardian today!

The Beastie Boys are debuting their new single Ch-Check It Out on THE O.C. in an episode to be aired on April 28th!

Oh Paris!

Bless Miss Alana's heart for offering me a ticket to the MUSE show tonight... Sadly, I suck and had to decline her generous offer. I'm sure all of those fortunate to attend will have a brilliant time (far better than studying)! Have a drink for me!

I have two earth-shattering, life-altering, panic-attack-inducing exams on Tuesday. I will have a better update then (assuming I survive the ordeal)!

Happy Birthday / 2-Year Anniversary to Coax Me! We heart!

Cecie is awesome because she sent me songs by Black Wire and I la la like them a la la la lot... They sound evil. I like that.

I Love The Libertines! Who doesn't?

SHOCKING! Ozzy Osbourne falls victim to hoax involving Canadian Prime Minister. Oh Ozzy...

My Grandmas old pal Pink has written an opera. Perhaps this is a sign that Pink should make more friends her own age!

The Vice Guide To becoming A Whore In 2004!

I hope this is some kind of sick joke... Ladies and gents, "HIPSTERVILLE".

McDonalds launches What's On Your Plate with Willie Munchright. Low Culture responds with "I'm Lovin Shit".

Mad love to Alana for explaining the advertisement to me. She's a genius y'know!

OMG! Soviet Panda acknowledged my existence! I heart! This is like one of the popular kids in school telling you they like your shirt or something!

Stereogum has a brilliant photo of Courtney in court.

Oh and I forgot to tell you kids that the new Interpol album is expected to drop in September 2004.

Can I have a Farnsworth Bentley of my very own?

I dont understand what Im missing in this advertisement? Ive been staring at it for weeks but I got nothing. If you can figure it out please let me in on the joke.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have left Virgin Records.

Muse are carrying on with their tour despite Matts injuries.

Stereogums got screencaps from the controversial new Britney Spears video.

The newest Franz Ferdinand vid for Matinee. Two words: Scottish schoolboys.

Sonic Unyon has some MP3s up for download by some local acts.

Quentin Tarantino is on American Idol right now. This is my only excuse for watching this horrid television phenom. WORST SHOW EVS!

Saved By The Bells Mr. Belding getting shmammered!

Morrissey is my God.

THIS was my view of the lovely Robert Turner at the BRMC show in Toronto last week.

Matt Bellamy from Muse smashed his guitar into his face and got a boo-boo. Ultragrrrls got the video.

Rumor has it Spike Jonze and Karen O are dating. WTF?

Jay-Z mixed with Pavement.

Low Culture compares the word of Jesus VS the advice of the Queer Eye Guys!

They just played The Von Bondies "C'mon C'mon" in a Biff sketch on Dave Letterman. I was excited.

Super Furry Animals killed off the Yetis on the last night of their Phantom Power tour.

Dolf De Datsun had to be hospitalized after he fell and got a gash on his head which required stitches while filming the video for their new single Blacken My Thumb.

Franz Ferdinand return to Canada/USA again in June. Huzzah!

We really liked The Girl Next Door. Turn off brain and enjoy!

Like most disturbing ever. Wont someone think of the children?

Check out tracks from the leaked, upcoming !!! album at Said The Gramaphone and Hang the DJ. (From Soviet Panda)

ProductshopNYC has Fred Durst totally disrespecting The Smiths.

The Apprentice girls are sluts. As demonstrated in these tasteless pictures from FHM.

Some closing thoughts from Morrissey: "I'm not really that hot on the human race to be honest. Very few people have anything to offer." More genius here!

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL YOU CHILDREN OF GOD!
We at rocksnob celebrated Jesus' great sacrifice with beer and chicken wings at a dirty old man bar. Rock'n'roll kids.

Today is the 23rd birthday of The Actor Best Known As Seth Cohen.

Beck got married to a stupid pregnant scientologist.

Wilcos Jeff Tweedy is in rehab.

rock snob fully endorses the Mod Club Theatre in every possible way!

The Killers (a.k.a. my favourite new band) are releasing their album Hot Fuss in the UK on June 7th! We heart them! Go see them live! NOW!

HES BAAACK!

The Strokes have gone and become fucking ridiculously clich rocknroll stars. Surprisingly uncool!

J-Los Mom won millions at the slots! As if she really needed the money!

Rolling Stones Jenny Eliscu tells us that Jet like cocaine, partying and girls... Nothing we didnt already know...

Funny... And yet oddly disturbing for a cereal bar...

I am currently without internet access due to my foxy broads and I blowing a fuse in our house (so many girls + so many blowdryers = troubs). Updates tomorrow I promise!