Friday, May 21, 2004

The Romantics '80s stars the Romantics return to their first love -- making music. Detroit's rock heritage is being carried on by some worthy successors -- the White Stripes, Kid Rock, the Von Bondies, the Paybacks, and the Detroit Cobras. Look further back and you'll see a band that helped pave the way -- the Romantics, whose hits "What I Like About You" and "Talking in Your Sleep" are essential to any decent '80s ... [Boston Globe -- Living / Arts News] 7:16:49 AM

A Moment With The Cartoonist Pictures don't lie. Here's the proof: Sir Majo, handing over the golden Kohlrabi to yours truly, The Cartoonist, after a night out at The Gentleman's Club in Pall Mall. Alright, I've made it up. The Kohlrabi is not a golden one, it's an ordinary German one and comes in a dull green colour. We did not meet up at any Club at all, but went to an Essex Pub instead. Anyway, it was a really nice night out. Thanks for the Kohlrabi! [The Cartoonist] 12:46:10 AM

Avril Avril Lavigne is driven by maturity, not celebrity. Celebrity culture continues to be a driving, in-your-face force. Yet while it may power Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson, it's not what motivates 19-year-old Avril Lavigne. She became a superstar by selling 14 million copies of her 2002 debut album, "Let Go," but Lavigne is sickened by the celebrity mania that she sees all around her. "I hate it," she ... [Boston Globe -- Living / Arts News] 12:39:14 AM

Ottmar's Listening Lounge Listening Lounge. I went to your website and downloaded some songs. How much for a CD? Here is my response: The music in the Listening Lounge is free - for personal use only. Burn a CD yourself, if you like. Some of the music is not, and will not be available in any form anywhere else. Some of the music in the Listening Lounge can be found on CDs we have released: Ottmar Liebert - In the Arms of Love Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra - The Santa Fe Sessions Ottmar Liebert's Euphoria - nouveaumatic Jon Gagan - Transit All of those CDs you can order here [Ottmar Liebert] 12:35:43 AM