What's on your mind? Jacoby Ellsbury and the Quest for the All-Star Game!

[Raven_the_Bird]

So how has Doghouse [Records] been able to fulfill your vision?

Lights: I feel like the luckiest person. This started as my vision, coming out of my bedroom. Basically, that's why they signed me. They're a really cool label. They say, do what you want, and we'll make it happen. So they use their resources to get my vision across. And it has been amazing, so far.

So tell me about Toronto? God, it's been years since I've been up there. What's the music scene like now?

Lights: It's definitely one of the best cities in Canada for music. I lived in Vancouver for awhile and then I moved to Toronto a few years ago, because that's where everyone relocates [laughs]. So, Toronto has been a wonderful city. There are always shows going on. A lot of talent coming out the Montreal and Toronto area. You've got Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, Stars, Chromeo and Dragonette. All these amazing acts. Alexisonfire, Sliverstein. All coming of that area. It says something about ... the water [laughs].

Something's in the water, guys. Something's in the water.

Lights: I think six months out the year, we're pretty much bound to our homes because it's so cold in the winter. So we have to find something to do indoors! So we write music. I dunno. [laughs] I'm just guessing.

That makes sense, though!

Lights: Right! Hibernation.

 

[magicallyDisney001]

It's a letter for Davy! -looks into camera- Special delivery.

 

[magicallyDisney001]

-Davy rips a metal chain apart with his bare hands-

A man in love has the strength of thousands.

[Hey, I think this is the first time Davy's the one to break the fourth wall!]

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

So what kind of advice can you give to females trying to work it in music?

Lights: Well, I'm gonna give you some advice that I use, and that's find out what's comfortable and what you want to make and what makes you most proud and what you want to show your friends. Figure that out. And once you have your sound, do it exactly the way you want it and then put it out online. Use these platforms. Don't rely on getting signed. They will find you.

Can you fill us in on what your future tour plans or recording plans are? Your album is coming out in September?

Lights: Yes!

Exciting, very exciting.

Lights: So, I'm on Warped Tour this summer, but I'm not going to be on for the whole thing, unfortunately. Then the record comes out the end of September. I'm so excited! I wish September was now! Just waiting on that, working up to that. And then I'm going out with Keane, which is going to be really fun. I love Keane. And then we're going a full America tour, it's gonna be a headlining tour. And then I'm jumping on a tour - I won't name who it's with yet because it's not confirmed. Lots of touring to all the cities. And I'll have a new record with me. Also, and this is really cool, I'm working with a Marvel comic illustrator, because I'm a really big fan of comics. [Comics] really inspire me, just the artwork and the alternate world that's created. We are working to make these short funny animated episodes. Hopefully it's gonna come out in little two minute excerpts on MTV.

Well, that's it. Thank you very much, Lights.

 

[magicallyDisney001]

Never trust Peter Tork with a live animal.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

 

[magicallyDisney001]

The announcer dude is not amused by Micky's impressions.

 

[magicallyDisney001]

Davy breaks the fourth wall twice in this episode!

 

[I Am What I Am]

Okay, so the plan is:
See the show
Buy a program and cast recording
Wait outside the stage door
Pray to God that DanRad will come out and maybe even sign one of my things.
Die happy.

 

[magicallyDisney001]

This bag is definitely bigger on the inside.

...

DAVY JONES IS A TIME LORD.

 

[magicallyDisney001]

Okay, so the plan is:
See the show
Buy a program and cast recording
Wait outside the stage door
Pray to God that DanRad will come out and maybe even sign one of my things.
Die happy.

Good luck! I hope you'll get to meet him!

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

"If you want people to like you, like yourself first."

I should have picked the other fortune cookie...

 

[I Am What I Am]

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

11pm.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

 

[I Am What I Am]

WHY ARE THEY GETTING RID OF FLYNN?!

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

WHY ARE THEY GETTING RID OF FLYNN?!

and Naveen too. :/

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

HFury wrote:
October 2009 Thanks so much, guys! You are so kind to come to my defense. And I got a little somethin' ta say, too: All recording artists promote themselves. Some just have the extra layer of "protection" from acknowledging that fact by being involved with a label or other middle man. I guess that buffer allows them to convince themselves that their fine artistic selves aren't sullied by the uncouth nature of promotion, or that they aren't completely accountable for how they're presented. But in my opinion, it's kind of like hiring a hit-man. You're still ultimately responsible, even if you don't get your hands dirty. Exposure is never natural or accidental. Even the most "reticent" artists have at one time or another really put themselves out there (or allowed and paid someone else to). But me, I'm happy to take the blame. I am totally at fault for any wrongdoing. No one put me up to it, and I can't blame anyone...
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HFury wrote:
October 2009 (continued from above) Anyone who really listens to the songs, like you two have, will know that the visuals are exactly the way they're supposed to be. Life is one damned crazy ride, you know? A little bit sticky, a little bit sweet, pretty rough around the edges and sometimes very, very sad. But hopefully you go through it blinking and flashing and occasionally lighting up the sky. Love, Hannah
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Her comments on her music page...

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Only 200 copies of Meathook?

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

The Vampire Waltz was the first Hannah Fury song She wrote it when she was 16 and it's my favorite song from her...