Thursdays Album You Can't Live Without

Those that really know me may even be surprised by the fact that Yellowcard is one of my favorite bands to date.  I saw these guys 3 times in 2008, during their Paper Walls tour.  I couldn't get enough of their energy, their odd group of followers or their music.  By no means are they the most talented band out there but I have not been to a concert to date that has possessed the pure energy that was pouring off of a stage.  They've always had it.  After a 10 year run, they are currently on a "hiatus" and we all know what that usually means- 'we're done.'  If they are, so be it.  They ended their great career on top of the world.  If they come back, I'll be right there with them, cheering them along, every step of the way.

Ryan Key, the bleached blond lead singer has joined up with another fellow and formed the band "Big If."  I've heard some of their stuff on myspace and YouTube and it's really great- still has that Yellowcard fan appeal.  Not sure when they will tour or release an EP or full album... not much news on their myspace.  Let's hope something soon!

Paper Walls is definitely an album, from beginning to end, is outstanding and NEEDS to be a part of your music collection.  Though "Only One" was the mark of Yellowcard on the radio charts, this album takes the cake.  Give it a chance, won't you? Listen to "Date Line (I Am Gone)", "Light Up the Sky," and "Shadows & Regrets" (one of my ultimate favorites).

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Thirsty Thursday's Video of the Day

Though Gotye has been featured on Wonky Pop before, I have to feature him again... because this Aussie-raised, Belgium born good looking fella has a great voice and this video is eerily awesome!  Be sure to check out the song "Learnalilgivinanlovin"

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A Short Hiatus (sort-of)

Alright kiddies... though I will be bringing my laptop with me to the East Coast, I won't be doing too many postings.  I have a jam-packed schedule but will do what I can to post on here.  Don't fret, I'll be back!  The honest truth is, it's supposed to be in the 80's in NYC this weekend... who the hell wants to be on the internet?!  I'm sure I will throw some stuff on here during the weeeeee hours of the morning.  Til then!

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Chunk's Daily Truffle Shuffle

Was it Pete Wentz or Smashley Simpson that broke up Fallout Boy?  I guess we will never know (though we do know it was both of them allegedly).  Peter Peter pumpkin eater wrote on his blog back in February that the break may be indefinite with FOB and he may never play with them again (that's fo' sho!).  Founded in 2001 and going double-platinum in the US, FOB is no more and had a great 9 year run.  Chunk has chosen "This Ain't A Scene It's An Arms Race" as his shuffle for today.

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Bitty Bits

Courtney Love makes headlines for her music rather than her Tweets. - Modern Tonic

Marky Mark listens to his priest to decide where and when to drop his pants. - Towleroad

Commander of dance and beating up the DJs... Kelly Rowland needs David Guetta to survive. - Pop Justice

Xtina borrows Larry King's latex body shoot to lap milk out of a bowl. - Dlisted

M.I.A.'s "violent" video pulled from youtube. -MTV

Jessica Simpson can't stop chewing on her gum. -JustJared

"Congratulations" debuts at #2 in the US (MGMT). -MusicByDay

A-Ha! Last tour ever. -LimeWire

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Doo Wah Doo: Kate Nash!

One of our FAVORITE Brits is back!  Kate Nash has released her latest album "My Best Friend Is You" and I'm LOVING her single "Doo Wah Doo."  Still waiting for the entire album to drop on Legalsounds, but hopefully it will in a few days...  this is a summery sizzle song and the video is hella cute!

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Clay Aiken has been discounted

Oh Clay, what can I say?  The double-platinum selling artist debuted his first original material since 2003 on the QVC network on Monday, April 28th.  After singing five original songs from his latest CD "On My Gay Here" (Oh sorry, typo... 'On My Way Here'), he sold a lame 15,000 CDs.  The ex-American Idol runner up told reporters that doing QVC was a natural and perfect transition and such an amazing opportunity to reach its "93 million households."  Uh, Clay, you sold 15,000 CDs.  Congratulations on reaching 0.00016% of QVC's viewers.  You must be so proud.  Coming out really did you well.

I've never been a fan of his music or his voice (nor his looks for that matter).  I dont' even have it in me to post his music on Wonky Pop - I don't want to taint this site.  So, if you really want to check out his new original material, google it: "QVC Gay".

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