True Norwegian Black Metal

Watched this earlier tonight and it was awesome. For those who don't know, I totally love documentaries about weird subcultures, and Black Metal is a particular favorite subject of these for me. This one is actually pretty interesting, beyond the "WTF" factor and paints a pretty complex picture of its subject. Also, Gaahl's hometown, if you can even call it a town, is amazingly beautiful. Talk about secluded.
Wikipedia link for Espedal, Norway.
Apparently the place is named for his family and they're the only ones who live there..
Google Maps link. Basically looks like it's in the middle of nowhere.

The Wikipedia entry on Gaahl is fascinating. Apparently he's gay and recently out, as well as a vegetarian. Those seem like Black Metal firsts. Ha.

"Runaway"

All about this song tonight.

A little bit of a hiatus...

As you may have noticed, I've been pretty lax in posting updates to this blog. I've been a bit busy with the other blogs I work on, as well as being sick, and I've been dealing with a couple of life-altering realizations. I swear it's not as dire as it sounds, and I'll still post quick little things here I'm sure, but for the time being don't get your hopes up for awesomeness. Or, if you need your Marie fix, check out The BoneZone or my twitter both of which I update often.

TJ Maxx wants to put me out of a job

My newest musical obsession: Great Lake Swimmers

Gorgeous.

Canada is kicking serious ass in the moody/folky/alt-country department. See also: Evening Hymns