We’re in the midst of a re-structuring here and we want to know what you want?

A.) New, unheard of, cutting edge indie rock.
B.) Old school pop throwbacks.
C.) Classical music.
D.) Gangster Rap.
E.) J-Pop
F.) More Guess Who? segments.
G.) A + F
H.) B + F
I.) C + F
J.) None of the above. Stop posting you losers.
K.) More advertisements to click on.
L.) Mailbags.
M.) Live chats.
N.) Communal listening parties.
O.) Autograph signings.

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All-time classic. Agreed?

MTWY reader Susan passed this song along. Thanks.

Name/Xanga sn(last name optional): Kim V. (Ember725)
School/Occupation: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Hometown: Rochester, MN
Current Town: Mankato, MN
Random Quirk: I sneeze when I get cold or right after I eat a lot.
Guilty Pleasure: coffee and espresso
Ashlee or Jessica: Lordy….neither. Seriously. NEITHER.
Favorite MTWY Artist: Athlete, Stars, Marie’ Digby (as of recently)
Favorite Beatles song: “Let It Be;” I’m kinda old-fashioned, although my theme song in life is “Revolution.”
Favorite article of clothing/store: a patchwork wrap skirt
Who/What inspires you: music, good literature

Song: “Just Impolite” by Plushgun (http://www.myspace.com/plushgun)
How you found/heard this: One of my favorite webseries, “We Need Girlfriends” (http://www.myspace.com/we_need_girlfriends, currently on a break) used this song in an episode. A month later, I found the song on a “Relix” magazine CD sampler.
Why you love this song:
I like the song because it really fit with what was happening in the
webseries. It helped me see what the character was thinking.
What this song means to you:
I think the song is about feeling lonely and confused, so it is easy to
relate to. We’ve all felt left out and maybe seek relationships in the
wrong places. Can we tell ourselves the truth, even when the truth is
unpleasant?
Favorite line(s) and why:

“Are you frightened, by perfection?
Is this who you are, not who you want to be?
I walk the line like Johnny Cash
I made the bus in seconds flat
I called your line too many times
I’m not obsessed, just impolite.”

I remember seeing Sara Bareilles (pronounced “buh-RELL-is) open for Aqualung a solid year ago. I came away unimpressed and never thought of her again. About half a year later, her hit single “Love Song” exploded and now SB is a formidable member of our pop musical landscape.

Back in December, MTWY reader JP sent along this song which I had no interest in posting. But after combing back through my e-mails and appreciating the transcendence of MTWY Nation, I’ve decided to post this song without even listening to it.  In the words of JP, “The song is called gravity, and I dare you not to get goosebumps listening to this.”

*update. mtwy is now twittering. (see right hand column for updates.)
we also have two ad banners stealthily implanted throughout said right hand column. if you feel the urge to click on them, by all means.=]

Kanye West recently released the music video for “Homecoming” featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay and Gwyneth Paltrow fame. The video, shot by famed director Hype Williams, showcases many famous Chicago landmarks such as The Bean. Chicago is beautiful. Enjoy.

HOMECOMING from kwest on Vimeo.

The song will be very familiar to you all and I suspect the same will apply to the artist.

*Clarification: The “Who” in “Guess Who” refers to the artist actually performing the song. Points will not be given to those who name the song.

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This song is ok, but definitely no consequence.

This entry is dedicated to John Mayer who recently posted a heartfelt message from Japan on his blog. What are your thoughts?

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I can’t be sure that this state of mind

Is not of my own design

I wish there was an over-the-counter test for loneliness

For loneliness like this



Friends – check

Money – check

Well-slept – check

Opposite sex – check

Guitar – check

Microphone – check

Messages waiting on me when I come home – check



How come everything I think I need

Always comes with batteries?

What do you think it means?

How come everything I think I need…