I've always had a dream of meeting the my favorite musicians. I have my batch of rockstars-dreamy-husbands namely Our Lady Peace and Three Days Grace. I've always joked that Raine Maida and Adam Gontier are my husbands (even though they're married)... That is how crazy I am. However, it is next to impossible for me to meet both of them because Canadian bands rarely tour UK and Europe... and I don't know why!
So never mind that, I have my own set of favorite indie musicians. Death Cab for Cutie; a band I first start listening to back in 2002. Ben Gibbard is simply a genius and their music influenced the whole US indie rock music scene. Their music are heavily featured in TV series likewise of their band of friends. Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley collaborated with him on his side project, The Postal Service. Jenny's boyfriend, Johnathan Rice was featured as a frequent collaborator for Ben's concert tours. Ben's own wife, Zooey Deschanel is part of the indie folk revival in the US and one-half of She & Him.
When I first came UK... She & Him had one performance in London for their second album. It was my first concert and I had to go alone. I didn't even know I was that brave!!! I travelled to London by noon and returned to Leeds past midnight. It was such an unforgettable experience. Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward are two amazing musicians!!! And of course, most people who saw my pictures (and know their music) were angry and very jealous at the same time.
I didn't have high hopes of meeting Jenny Lewis -EVER. Rilo Kiley took a hiatus in 2005 and she went solo. She had two very awesome albums but none came out in 2009. Moreover I was already on a high after meeting Tegan & Sara in London... I am so satisfied, I cannot ask for more. I never expected that I would meet the Queen of Indie (in my heart) and front row within 2 metres from her -and her boyfriend, Johnathan Rice of course. It was snowing so heavily in Manchester that night but I braved the storm of snow to attend the gig. I could barely hold my breath after the gig; she's such a rocker! She's such an inspirational person and I really hope to see Rilo Kiley reunite for a new album!
So, I posted this photo on Facebook. My Indie Mission... meeting this bunch of great indie musicians that I have adored over the years. I found out that Death Cab for Cutie is producing a new album due this year but I've never thought that they'd tour with Foo Fighters and thus... COMING TO MANCHESTER!!!
From left: Zooey Deschanel, Jenny Lewis, Matthew Caws, Ben Gibbard and Johnathan Rice.
Death Cab for Cutie: Nick, Ben, Jason and Chris.
Chris Walla is probably the most prominent member of the group besides Ben. He's a producer, music engineer and mixer... not forgetting his role as the lead guitarist in DCFC. He had produced two successful albums for Tegan & Sara; namely The Con and Sainthood. He is also a frequent collaborator with Nada Surf and The Decemberists. All the bands I listen to!!! Isn't it so incredible how they know each other so well and create beautiful music together???
Oh Death Cab for Cutie; I've changed my flight ticket back to Malaysia just for you... I really cannot wait for 4th of July!!!
So never mind that, I have my own set of favorite indie musicians. Death Cab for Cutie; a band I first start listening to back in 2002. Ben Gibbard is simply a genius and their music influenced the whole US indie rock music scene. Their music are heavily featured in TV series likewise of their band of friends. Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley collaborated with him on his side project, The Postal Service. Jenny's boyfriend, Johnathan Rice was featured as a frequent collaborator for Ben's concert tours. Ben's own wife, Zooey Deschanel is part of the indie folk revival in the US and one-half of She & Him.
When I first came UK... She & Him had one performance in London for their second album. It was my first concert and I had to go alone. I didn't even know I was that brave!!! I travelled to London by noon and returned to Leeds past midnight. It was such an unforgettable experience. Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward are two amazing musicians!!! And of course, most people who saw my pictures (and know their music) were angry and very jealous at the same time.
I didn't have high hopes of meeting Jenny Lewis -EVER. Rilo Kiley took a hiatus in 2005 and she went solo. She had two very awesome albums but none came out in 2009. Moreover I was already on a high after meeting Tegan & Sara in London... I am so satisfied, I cannot ask for more. I never expected that I would meet the Queen of Indie (in my heart) and front row within 2 metres from her -and her boyfriend, Johnathan Rice of course. It was snowing so heavily in Manchester that night but I braved the storm of snow to attend the gig. I could barely hold my breath after the gig; she's such a rocker! She's such an inspirational person and I really hope to see Rilo Kiley reunite for a new album!
So, I posted this photo on Facebook. My Indie Mission... meeting this bunch of great indie musicians that I have adored over the years. I found out that Death Cab for Cutie is producing a new album due this year but I've never thought that they'd tour with Foo Fighters and thus... COMING TO MANCHESTER!!!
From left: Zooey Deschanel, Jenny Lewis, Matthew Caws, Ben Gibbard and Johnathan Rice.
Death Cab for Cutie: Nick, Ben, Jason and Chris.Chris Walla is probably the most prominent member of the group besides Ben. He's a producer, music engineer and mixer... not forgetting his role as the lead guitarist in DCFC. He had produced two successful albums for Tegan & Sara; namely The Con and Sainthood. He is also a frequent collaborator with Nada Surf and The Decemberists. All the bands I listen to!!! Isn't it so incredible how they know each other so well and create beautiful music together???
Oh Death Cab for Cutie; I've changed my flight ticket back to Malaysia just for you... I really cannot wait for 4th of July!!!
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