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Don’t Forget the Silverlake Lounge

Silverlake Lounge
Experience LA’s Emerging Artists – FREE Music Every Thursday Night at Silverlake Lounge
18 November 2013

It’s official. The West Coast and specifically LA’s local music scene is giving Brooklyn a run for it’s money. Want to experience this burgeoning scene for yourself?  Look no further than The MuseBox/Reverbnation’s November Residency every Thursday at The Silverlake Lounge!

Continuing on our raucous roll, we have a stacked night for November 21st. Starting the night off is ever eclectic Bur Gur, up from Orange County for the occasion. Then LA’s own Chakita and Lost Midas are up for a one-two punch of sonic electro, while the psych-pop outfit Stout Cortez rounds us out.

The event, powered by The MuseBox, is also in conjunction with ReverbNation, supporting NoKillLA – an organization works to find homes for shelter animals to avoid euthanasia and working towards making LA a NO KILL CITY by 2017. A truly dedicated organization we all strongly believe in.

Ready for the kicker? The stacked night is totally and completely FREE, not even an RSVP needed! That’s four incredible locals acts, one incredible cause, and a typically listless night now taken care of for you.

Don’t miss out!

Silverlake Lounge
2906 W Sunset Blvd
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM, EVERY THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER
FREE ENTRY

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Yumiko Exhibit in France

If you happen to live in France or traveling in France during December and you are looking for places to visit you might want to consider the Igarashi Yumiko: Empress of Shojo Manga exhibit that will be on display.  There are no details as to where it will be housed yet, but if you do a search on the web when the date is closer you will locate the exhibit.  The exhibit will contain 20 pieces from Igarashi Yumiko.  As you are visiting you can also purchase the exhibit pieces if you like one for 450 euros or roughly $605.  The exhibit will make a very brief stop in Lyon, on November 30 – December 1, and then the remainder of the time it will be in Paris, December 4 – January 4.  You can go to AnimeNews Networks site linked below to see more artwork of Igarashi Yumiko:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-11-17/candy-candy-igarashi-opening-gorgeous-exhibit-in-france

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Black Butler Trailer

Black Butler is a manga series by Yana Toboso and is being release by Yen Press.  Great news for the fans of the series in a since.  The live action Black Butler is set to be released in Japan, January 18, 2014.  The film stars Hiro Mizushima as Sebastian and Ayame Goriki as Shiori, Sebastian’s newest master.  The movie is set 130 into the future of the manga series so it is not a straight up adaptation, but could be looked at as a future story for the series.  It depends on how one looks at the film.  Since Warner Bros. is involved with production I would think that this movie will eventually make it to the North American market either as a dubbed or at least a subtitled movie.  Thanks to “NatashaJapan” on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Ep. 19 ComicPop Visits with the Indie Rock Band Phoenix Ash

 

Ep 19 ComicPop Visits with the Indie Rock Band Phoenix Ash

The ComicPop Crew spends some time visiting with the members of Phoenix Ash.  The band is based out of San Francisco and is an Indie Rock band influenced by Japan’s J-Rock.  Phoenix Ash is back on the scene with a new album From Dust and have currently released on their website (see below) “New Journey”, “Stumble and Fall”, and “Last Chance”.  There will be more releases forthcoming from the new album and you can also purchase their previous album, Transcend, on their site.

Phoenix Ash has been on a two year hiatus gearing up for this years new album and look for them on the concert circuit beginning this coming Spring.  This is a group of great guys and we had a fun time visiting with them.  Thanks to Aaron for setting this up.

Join us for another great visit by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

http://www.phoenix-ash.com/ – Phoenix Ash’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixashmusic – Phoenix Ash’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Call To Duty Ghosts Trailer

Another military video game I missed Call To Duty: Ghosts.  This is one you will definitely want as part of your gaming collection.  Thanks to “CALLOFDUTY” on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Battlefield 4 Trailer

Battlefield 4 came out during the last part of October and I didn’t get it posted.  This is one that if you love military games you will probably want to add to your gaming collection.  Thanks to “Battlefield” on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Book Thief Trailer

Hopefully the Book Thief will be released in your area.  The Book Thief was one of those books that everyone that read it loved it.  The movie is getting a limited release, but maybe if enough people attend the movie, it could still get a wide release.  Thanks to “MOVIECLIPS Trailers” on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Phoenix Ash Cover’s Siam Shade’s “Still We Go”

One band that resonates with Phoenix Ash is Siam Shade.  Siam Shade just recently release the song “Still We Go”.  The first thing the Phoenix Ash members wanted to do was make a tribute cover to the song.  This is mentioned in the Visit we had with the band and you will be able to hear that Visit tomorrow morning when it is uploaded.  But today I want you to enjoy Phoenix Ash’s tribute to Siam Shade.  Be ready because, if you haven’t heard them before, Phoenix Ash will knock you socks off.  They have a great rock sound and they are ready to rise back up into the industry.  Thanks to Aaron and the bands YouTube channel “phoenixashmusic” and enjoy the “Still We Go” music video below and remember to be here tomorrow when we upload our Visit with the band:

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Julia Weldon’s latest Music Video

JULIA WELDON
PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR 
“YOU NEVER KNOW”

“You Never Know” is one of themost vulnerable tracks on Julia Weldon’s sophomore album Light Is a Ghost.

Produced by Saul MacWilliams (Ingrid Michaelson, Dan Romer) and featuring Adam Christgau (Sia, Tegan and Sara) on drums, the album showcases Weldon’s storytelling, voice, and unmistakable charisma.

She draws on everything from indie folk to blues rock, dialoguing with current artists like Bon Iver, Iron and Wine, and Cat Power as well as legends like Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith and Suzanne Vega.

Julia Weldon’s possessing personality and captivating music crosses bridges and divides. With unfailing fingers, she tells stories that feel both intensely personal and widely universal. Unapologetically herself, Weldon’s songs grab you— asking you to pull up a chair, pour yourself a whiskey, and stay a while.

The song overall I liked.  I was a little zoned out at the beginning because the intro was a little too long and she didn’t actually start singing until a bet later than what I would’ve liked.  Be careful not to lose the audience.  I like that you went with a melodic song and really enjoyed the lyrics to.  I think the beginning of the video was really confusing and it could have been executed a bit differently.  Overall I think Julia has a lot of great things going for her and is looking at a bright future of growing and conquering.  April B.

Thanks to Julia Weldon’s channel on YouTube and check out her music video for ‘You Never Know” right here:


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Wolf Children Trailer

Wolf Children is available to order now.  So check out you distributors and add this to your request list to add to your anime collections.  Thanks to the FUNimation Channel on YouTube for the following trailer: