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when i was a little human being i went to central school. when i was around 8 or 9 there was a black squirrel outside of the window of mrs. hansons class. who i incidentally once called “mom” by accident and did not live that down the entire year. i thought it was so weird that their was this one black squirrel when all the rest of them in our neighborhood were brown. the university of northwestern wanted its campus to appear more dignified so they imported black squirrels at some point far earlier in this narrative to appear more like oxford. i thought he was magical as you could only catch glimpses of him now and again. then one day he disappeared. turns out when they imported the black squirrels the brown squirrels hated them. they killed them all. this story doesnt have a point or a beginning or an end. im not sure its entirely true. but thats why its a story.

please welcome the newest member of the gang and first joint signing with decaydance/sire - the ready set. expect a new record this spring. and if you want a bit of a little something free check out his xmas tune over at www.purevolume.com/thereadyset - hell also be on rock-it radio at 3pm ET (www.friendsorenemies.com)

clandestineindustries: And the first cut-n-sew jacket during my time as Clan. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. I genuinely think this is the best item we’ve ever offered. And it’s super limited. The inside lining is also a subtle Batheart all over print. Buy this and you will NOT regret it.

Hey everyone - we put up another song off the new album  - "She Takes Me High"Hope you like it and we love youHappy Thanksgiving :)<3 wtkDon't forget to pre order the new album SMILE KID now on itu...

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We're so stoked to be hangin' with our friends at FOE on Monday, November 30th via U-Stream chat!!  The fun begins at 6 PM EST!Stop by the site now and leave a question for us so you don't forget it b...

SLICK. johnnyminardi: Snakes & Suits

SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB #49 Copeland - The Day I Lost My Voice (The Suitcase Song) Here’s a great song from a band whom I also enjoy a great deal.  From their 5th full length album titled YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, this song features Aaron Marsh’s wonderfully delicate vocal layers sparsely, yet tastefully accented by the band’s musical accompaniment.  Lyrically its quite appropriate as we race down the interstate, homeward bound and road worn.  If you like what you hear, I’d also like to additionally recommend “No One Really Wins” from my favorite Copeland album, IN MOTION. Enjoy and discuss! PS. This Guest Recommendation Tonight Is Brought To You By My Friend @chrisfreeman.  Happy 20th Birthday, funboy!  (help make his day and follow him on twitter. he’ll flip out.)

A SINGLE MAN.  The directorial debut of Tom Ford. This film looks brilliant. Beautiful cinematography and a wonderful cast: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, and Ginnifer Goodwin. Murder mystery anyone? Count me in.

"O Lord, sink me in self that I may rise in Thee." - Spurgeon

what humbles you? whether it's something that sort of breaks you down or really builds you up?

i guess i'll start.
loss of security humbles me... when i feel like the whole world is watching but no one knows me. i hate knowing that everyone can look but it's from such a distance that they get to make up their own captions and sort of say who i am on their own terms and in their own time. i'm simple. not hard to amuse... i like to laugh a lot. i like dirty jokes! and i like working my ass off. what i'm most passionate about doing puts me in a position to be judged on a daily basis and from a long way off. it's humbling because i have can't possibly have any control over that. on the other hand, i can lose my voice and walk off stage pissed at myself and then have the people in the crowd sing TO ME, instead of booing. that was an encore that i will never ever forget.

for the past couple of days, i've been thinking a lot about my life. the things i have. the things i've lost. i've never felt so empty and full at the same time. of everything that i've gained through joining a band and leaving home the thing i'm most grateful for is the constant humility. i'm humbled by the opportunities that we're given. by trials that i face alone. the people who love me the most, who hate me the most. the fact that i'm still figuring out the difference between some of those people. there couldn't be a better way to know exactly where you stand than to fall flat on your face. it's the moments where i know i don't have any of the right answers that make me excited to have what i do. a few real friends, a family that would do anything for me, music, being in love, getting to see the world... i could never take any of it for granted cause i don't deserve to have it so easy.

okay so again, what humbles you? the good and the bad.

- hayley

ps. can't believe this tour is almost over..

"what's the closest you can come to an almost total wreck and still walk away... all limbs intact?"

hey there everybody,
the guys and i made it home... and we get to hang here for a few days before our show at the ryman. i've been a lazy bum all day. i think hanging with the swellers got me sick. they must've put swine flu in my tea, again. how rude. anyways, it should be a nice little break. halloween is so soon! i'm still not too sure of what i'm going to do. i just want to scare kids, you know? that's not too much to want.

i can't stop listening to Jawbreaker tonight. do you know em? if you don't, you should. here's some trivia for you... my favorite album of theirs, "Dear You" was produced by the same guy who produced our new record. yes, you guessed it, Rob Cavallo. not only has he done nearly every Green Day album but he also produced this gem. the dude is unstoppable. "Dear You" is almost 15 years old... it came out in 1995!!! still holds up, too. every time i put this record on, it's the only one i listen to for the rest of the day. every single time. if you check it out, i hope you enjoy it as much as i do. if not... well, i'll put the swine flu in YOUR tea. that would never happen. i don't know where you keep your tea cups.

btw, i caught up on Dexter tonight. i can't believe it!!!
make sure not to spoil it for anyone in the replies but seriously, can you believe it!?
i'm gonna go shave my legs or something...

- hayley

PS. thanks to everyone for coming out to all the shows on this tour, so far. can't wait for more!

i'm taking the day off.... i mean, we already have a day off today but I'm really taking it off. guys, i think i'm getting old! i should be out on the town, tearing up the streets... shopping on Newbury. anything!
or maybe i should stop making myself feel guilty for having some time to myself?

anyhoooo, tonight we're trying to organize a full on tour hangout. so these hours all alone are precious!

the tour keeps getting better and better. we're only, what, 5 shows in!? it's my favorite tour ever. i love the show, i love the bands we're out with, i love seeing you guys go nuts. it's all perfect. there couldn't have been a better way to put out the record and promote it. in fact, it's been so easy and so much fun that it doesn't really seem real. everyone's stoked on it from our friends to our label... and we're so proud of it! and the year's just going to keep getting better... cause after this we're heading overseas and we're bringing Paper Route with us again. and we'll have some of my good friends: Now, Now Every Children... along with our long time buddies in YOUMEATSIX. this whole year is turning into one big hang session. i like it.

Halloween is pretty much here. and we get to be home for it this year! it'll be nice to decorate my place and bake weed brownies for all the neighbors kids. JUST KIDDING. omg.. hahah it was word vomit! it ain't happening. i mean, i can't even bake regular brownies. so anyways. i still haven't figured out who or what i wanna be. what are you guys doin? i'd love to see some costumes! maybe i'll just shave my head for halloween... and say i'm sinead o'connor. easy right?

and speaking of scary sorts of things... who's caught up on Dexter? i'm up to episode 3 of season 4.

and another scary thing. the Scream Awards. we're actually nominated for "Decode"! i want to go so bad but obviously, we're on the other side of the country. honestly, i dunno who i want to win... us, Jace Everette for "Bad Things" - the theme from True Blood, or They Might Be Giants for the "Other Father Song" from Coraline! there's some gnarly competition. but vote away, if you'd like. check out all the songs, while you're at it:
http://www.spike.com/blog/scream-2009-song-of/87706

i love horror cinema so much. we may not ever be nominated again but i'll attend the Scream Awards one day.

okay, i gotta go eat. you guys be good!!!
see you at the show tomorrow, Boston :)

hayley

Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes, photographed performing on the I Am Music Tour in support of Lil Wayne. Copyright © 2009. Todd Owyoung. All rights reserved.

AP ran my shot of Cobra Starship in the January 2009 issue ( #249), page 38.

Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada, laying down the fire. Check out www.ishootshows.com for the full gallery and write-up, complete with shooting notes.

Last night I was fortunate enough 
to enjoy the faints 2nd show of the weekat the Fonda, needless to say it was amazing.The crowd was crazy, the band was insane,and there was not a still body in the house.One of the best live performances ive seen in a while.Heres some photos and a Video.
The sound is kinda crappybut it might have been cause i was standing so close to the speakersI dunno.

Tuesday we celebrated Tinas birthday.
First the Flaunt party
then Tropicana
kinda a mellow night.
The rest up at KidPaparazzi.com