According to a new study atheists, agnostics and other non-believers has not only become greater in the US, but it has doubled. This means that not only are non-believers a big chunk of the population, but the third largest belief group after catholics and baptists. I think that this is the case everywhere in world. Some countries that do not allow religious freedom might be surprised as to how many non-believers there are around them. It’s just that most liberals do not like to tread on people’s toes and this causes a silence about pertinent issues like religion and disbelief. Good for the US. The full article from ABC.com after the jump:
Queen Rania asks you to use your voice
That’s a big number. Half a billion women are illiterate in the world. I don’t know what exactly is expected of people from the message, but I guess it’s just to get people talking.
The end is near…
Ani DiFranco’s “Promiscuity” banned in Singapore
2What a shame! Ani DiFranco’s only live date in Asia ever and she can’t even sing her new songs. Meanwhile, Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop” is filling up all the clubs from Sentosa Island to Tantric. Singapore has to liberalize its laws and jump into the 21st century. She is not saying anything obscene by any standards. It’s just her point of view and I fully agree.
Beyonce does yet another magazine cover…
Video: “My Love” by The-Dream & Mariah Carey
1Who knew that Mariah can do the proletariat so well. And a bad hair day, too. This song has the potential to be #1 in the US and in the US only. It sounds good, her vocals are impeccable and radio is just going to eat it up. Also, I heard that it would count as a #1 for her and not just The-Dream. So, yay.
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 187
1Video: “I’m Not Alone” by Calvin Harris
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This is the first single off of his next album, it sounds like dance music from the late 90′s, when Robert Miles was hip. I wonder if this will fly at clubs now.
Nadine Coyle’s Irish pub advertisement
Solange does Zero 7 and SiA’s “Destiny”
1What a pleasant surprise. I didn’t think she had it in her, and she did a good job. She should make it a b-side. Solange is really doing all she can to support her album. It is a good album, after all.
Introducing… CASXIO
1CASXIO are a quartet of funky musicians who fuse elements of rock with disco. If you are having a hard time imagining that merger check out their new single “Seventeen,” which is likely to be on my “Most Played” iTunes playlist soon. It reminds me of early Shalamar mixed in with The Vines. The group is out now touring in support of Yelle and they are set to wow the world around with their Four Songs EP,which is available on their website for free. Go get it and listen to one of 2009′s break-through acts.
Design: This is a sliding house
Coldplay regret giving their “best song ever” to Natalie Imbruglia
Chris Martin has claimed that he is regretting the fact that he gave Natalie Imbruglia the “best Coldplay song ever.” The song is titled “Scars” and it is supposed to be the first single off of Natalie imbruglia’s Come To Life. He said he did so because they are off-cycle. I don’t know what he exactly means by that, but if it means that they aren’t about to release anything soon then that is both a relief and stupid reasoning. Firstly because Viva La Vida is a muddle of rock sap and they have been going downhill since their debut, which is my opinion and it is bound to rattle some wannabe hipsters out there. Secondly, because he could have kept it. He is sounding like Bono these days.
The truth is, Natalie Imbruglia would do a better job with it. Her tracks are always preened to perfection without over-instrumentation and clutter. The newfound direction on her own label will present her music in a different light. The album will have a more electronic sound and is slated for a May release on her very own Malabar Records.
Video: “Dream Big” by Jazmine Sullivan
3Still, haven’t gotten a grip of her album’s whimsy, but, I demand retractions to all Jill Scott comparisons now!
Photography: Andrea Galvani
Listen to “Black Hearted Love” by PJ Harvey
Good sound. Nice single choice. I hope there’s a video.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs album leaks
The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s third album, the highly-anticipated It’s Blitz has leaked and made the internet rounds. The album cover is spectacular, but there’s no text. Maybe it’s on the rim. The album is exactly what one would expect from the band. The single “Zero” is not their best, but it will put some pump in your day.
Solange hits fan with mic stand
Where you can go with a Schengen visa
1On March 29th, 2009 this is what the Schengen will look like with the full implementaion if Switzerland’s inclusion. Now you can roam all of Western Europe (excluding the UK and Ireleand, because they have an agreement on their own). Romania and Bulgaria are in the process of getting in by 2011. Croatia is up next and Cyprus will be when the Northern Cyprus dispute is resolved. That’s 25 countries on one visa.
Drugs can end the economic crisis
2At first it was just a side joke being thrown by political commentators. Now, it looks like its is gathering some attention. It makes sense, people love the ganja. So, if it’s on the market there will be some sort of surge I am sure. It’s just that the legalization is garnering attention because of the economy and not as an issue of basic civil liberties. Legalize it!








