WHOAZA MATES!

Yes, I just typed "whoaza" as part of my post's title. Let's face it, I'm excited, well, no, not really, but, yes, really excited. I'll tell you why it is that I am excited, in a couple of seconds.

Let's see, lads. I did not know that this kid of mine had celebrated its first birthday some days ago. So, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY POP! MUSIC! Our zine has been alive for more than a bloody year. The birthday was on June 2nd. I apologize for not logging in earlier, or for acknowledging this beforehand. Let's just say that my memory does not work well these days because of the anxiety and stress that my new job has created. I hate my job, and kids, I cannot quit the darn thing. That's my current life. Enjoy.

On the other hand. Let's see. In music news. I cannot find my guitar cable, and I really do not want to spend another twenty dollars on one, considering that I do not know if I will ever get paid, and/or whether I will keep my current disgusting job.

A few weeks ago, Owen Pallett was featured in a New York Times article. Once you're featured there, I believe it is somewhat difficult to remain being an indie band. Whatever, Final Fantasy will always make extraordinary music, no matter its mainstream status.

To relieve my stress, I believe that I will try to write as much as possible. I do not know if my internet status will change, for I do not know what my income will be in the next couple of weeks. So, if I do not post very often, this is why, and if I post multiple posts at the same time, now you know why too.

I will go now to research me some music. I'll keep you posted if I find something new whilst I am still connected to the net.


Take care, and don't forget to read us!


-C.S.H.

Tempus Fugit

It's official, Pop! Music has been in existence for a year and eight days. There have been many bumps as we have gone down our path of "music journalism," but we're still here, and we are going to keep writing for a long time.

In honor of this, I want to introduce you to an up and coming artist, Nancy Elizabeth. She is pure genius. Her music is able to mix Middle Eastern and European influences for a unique folksy sound. Also, her album "Battle and Victory" is extremely enjoyable. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful and the melodies are simple, but still intriguing.



If you have a chance, I would recommend checking out her song I Used To Try. You can hear it on her myspace.

-Clio