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MIA’s Finger Outdraws NBC
0February 5, 2012 by Citizen192
I drove to the grocery store to grab fruit and vegetables, some TP, and some nose deplugger for my cold and headed for checkout. An older cashier, slight build and extremely hippie, greeted me and I smiled. I gave the bagger my totes, ran my card, waited for the prompt when the definitely-lefty-hemp-lover clerk says, “you know who won the game?” In the words of Clay Davis: Sheeeeeee-iiiiittt. By the looks of it, censorship lost. Above, MIA greets millions of homes with the universal symbol for “let’s party” during the halftime performance at the Super Bowl. Here’s the hi-res shot.
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keep readingCategory News | Tags: Culture, MIA, News, Sasha Frere-Jones, Super Bowl
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Sharon Van Etten Is The Reason Why 2012 Will Be A Great Year For Music
2February 5, 2012 by Citizen192
“You’re the reason why I’ll move to the city/Or why I’ll need to leave…” With those words, Sharon Van Etten has captured the hearts of myriad urban dwellers. As a friend noted, “she sounds like a better Cat Power.” And although I won’t venture into that arena, I will say that SVE’s harmonies, seemingly hanging off a cliff ready to take flight at every note, make me feel like she’s captured something fundamentally raw in her being.
Read More...Category Indie Rock, Music | Tags: Give Out, Music, Rock, Sharon Van Etten, WNYC
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Anna Returns From Nigeria
2February 5, 2012 by Citizen192
Category Family | Tags: Anna, Nigeria Trip, Travels
