And What A Beautiful Mess This Is

Helllooo Buzzneters,

I'm not sure why, but Buzznet isn't letting me upload pictures. It takes forever to load. :( So until I figure out how to fix it, Welcome To My Life and Love Creates Dreams Aparrel are on hold. Sorry! If anyone can help me out, it will be greatly appreciated. :D

Speaking of Love Creates Dreams (Follow me on Twitter @LoveCreateDream! Yes, I'm aware that Create and Dream are missing an s. The username exceeded the maxium charachter count. Boooo.), I want to thank everyone who has supported me with this clothing line! It means the world to me. :) I just finished designing the dinosaur shirt (Credit goes to Macy. Go add boysdontcry14). I'm currently working on a website so you guys can order some shirts. I need to get a job because I have to pay $10 a month for the website. :( I'll let you guys know when the website is up and running - hopefully in a couple weeks. I was thinking that shirts would be $20 and $5 from each shirt will be donated to a charity/organization of your choice. Is $20 too much? Is $15 better? GIMME FEEDBACK. :D

This is how I feel about Buzznet not letting me upload pictures. Lmfao. Okay, not really. This was taken a long time ago when Harrison (Currently 12) was 3 years old. I think? We were at VA Beach and he was terrified of the water. This picture makes me laugh so much. It's crazy how fast I've grown up and watched my siblings grow up. Oh gosh, I remember the days when Harrison's favorite color was purple and how he loved to play house with me. In preschool everything he drew inlcuded the color purple. Seriously. (Shhh. Don't tell anyone! He'll beat me up. :P) Now, he's growing up, taller than me, and love sports. I think he would go crazy if he wasn't playing sports. Everytime I mention that his favorite color used to be purple, he just gives me a stfu look. Haha. It's great.

This weekend has been pretty boring for me. I had to read All Quiet On the Western Front for English. I actually hated the book at first because it seemed like a "boy" book, but it's one of my favorite's now. The book was written by a German solider who survived the war. It's about a 19 year old guy who fights in the Germany army on the French front during World War 1. He sees his best friends being blown up, innocent people being killed, and other events he thought he would never see. Paul, the main charachter faces starvation, death, and violence every day. Anyway, read the book when you get the chance! It's so good.

I had to clean the whole house today because my cousins are coming up for Thanksgiving. I'm so excited for Thanksgiving. It's one of my top 5 favorite holidays. Everyone is in a good mood and you can eat as much as you want. Seriously, what can be better than that? Family + Good food = Fun times. I'm so thankful for my family/friends, life, and the people I've met. That includes everyone I have met on Buzznet and became friends with. You guys are the best!! Each year, my family has a game of mud football. It's so intense and alot of fun. My favorite foods to eat are the mashed potatoes, corn, and apple pie with vanilla icecream. I'm not a fan of pumpkin pie.. It's just so.. mushy.. Haha.

What are you doing for Thanksgiving? What are you thankful for?

<3Jenny

The first time I heard of This Providence, I was at the Ludo, Sing It Loud, and The Morning Light show back in February.  When they came on stage with their long dark hair and black skinny jeans, I thought Oh, great. Another pop/punk band with boring lyrics about girls and drinking. I was completely wrong. They opened up with A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing. I quickly picked up the chorus, sang along at the top of my lungs, and danced the whole time. It was the most fun I've had at a show. Their set was my favorite that night.

Dan Young: Vocals/Guitar

Gavin Phillips: Guitar

David Blaise: Bass

Andy Horst: Drums

Label: Fueled By Ramen

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, This Providence, a Christian indie/rock band has received over 3 million plays on Myspace, released 3 albums and an EP within 6 years, and toured with numerous bands. I wasn't surprised when I discovered that they were considered a Christian band. Not all, but the majority of This Providence songs are about God. Listeners know that this band puts all their heart and soul into the music, whether it's writing songs or performing them live. Each song is catchy and just plain honest.

This Providence has shared the stage with The Cab, Copeland, Paramore, Sing It Loud, All Time Low, The Morning Light (RIP :'( ), Relient K, Brighten, Ludo, The Hush Sound, and many more. Over the Summer, they toured with Hey Monday, The Friday Night Boys, Stereo Skyline, and The Bigger Lights. This Fall, they will be touring with Cartel, The Summer Set, and Runner Runner.

Daniel Young (vocals) and Gavin Phillips (guitar) started This Providence in 2003. After graduating high school, This Providence worked with Seattle-based Rocketstar Recordings and released their debut full-length record, Our Worlds Divorce.

The quartet was signed to Fueled By Ramen in early 2006. They released their self-titled full-length Sophomore album in September 2006.

The opening track, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing, is clearly about Satan. Young is telling us to stop giving in and stand against the devil."I've had enough of your games. If you're not trembling, you'd better be, because we're gonna be the end of you. I'm gonna show them who you really are. And I can tell you right now, it won't be pretty / You held me down for so long, but it's not gonna last, because I can see right through your beautiful eyes."

Last October, the band released an EP titled The Bright Lights EP. This past March, they released their third album Who Are You Now? Compared to their self-titled album, Who Are You Now? shows how they developed their own sound and how they've grown as musicians.

Who Are You Now was recorded with Matt Squire (All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, Panic! At The Disco). Oscary Wilde's, The Picture of Dorian Gray inspired Young to write a short story, which led him to write the 13 tracks of Who Are You Now?. This album is a collection of mostly rock songs with the occasional acoustic, slower songs.

Squeaking Wheels and White Light, the renovated version of My Beautiful Rescue, and Playing the Villian tend to be crowd pleasers. They have amazing lyrics and a fun, great beat that makes everyone want to dance. Chasing the Wind is the one of the acoustic songs that starts out mellow and gradually gets more powerful. My personal favorite is Sand In Your Shoes. Every since I heard Dan sing it back in February, I've been hooked. I can't go a day without listening to them.

Moral of the story? Don't judge a band on their looks. Even if they look like your typical pop/rock band. You will never know if their music could change your life if you don't give them a chance. I love that This Providence isn't afraid to share their message about God. Their talent definitely won't hold them back - making their future very bright.   

 This Providence - Letdown

Today, This Providence released the music video for their new single Keeping On Without You.

1. Cartel

I've been in love with Cartel since I heard The Fortunate. I love every single song Cartel has ever put out - from Wasted to Save Us. I saw them in July with All Time Low and it was one of the best shows I've been too. Cycles was released last month. I love every single track. Each one is just as good as the track before. Some of my favorites are Only You and It Still Remains. Throughout this month, Cartel will be touring with This Providence and The Summer Set. In December, they will be playing with Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything at different shows.

2. Erik Hassle

"It's music about things you think of when you're going to sleep..." Sweden pop/soul artist, Erik Hassle is signed to Island and Universial Republic Records. His first single Hurtful has made its way onto the the Swedish and U.K. charts. Although, his entire album hasn't been released, you can listen to some of his songs on his myspace. My favorite is Don't Bring Flowers.

3. Nothing But Shoes

GUYS GUYS GUYS. WE HAVE A BAND AMONG THE BUZZNET FAMILY!!! First, add Katie's Buzznet then check out her band, Nothing But Shoes. It's kinda quiet since they recorded it on their own, but other than that it sounds pretty good. If you like Blink 182, Paramore, All Time Low, The Ramones, New Found Glory, and the old Fall Out Boy, give them a listen. I'm in love with One Way. Keep up the great work Katie and best of luck! :D

4. Callahan

Hailing from Ohio, members of Callahan have been best friends since childhood. If you like The Bigger Lights or Red Car Wire, check out Callahan! They have recieved positive reviews from The Daily Chorus, Purevolume, AP Magazine, Fearless Radio, Absolute Punk, and many more. Listen to The Dive, Dress to Impress, This One For the History Books, and Face the Day.

5. We Are Birds

VS.  

We Are Birds is one of my favorite Brighten songs. Today, someone sent me a link of Mindy White's cover. I didn't even know she could sing.. :O Haha. Her voice is so pretty! I'm not really sure which version I like more.. They are both equally amazing. Listen here. Which version do you perfer?

Are you obsessed yet?

<3Jenny

The countdown is officialy over. Picture Perfect is finally out! Have you bought the record yet? DO IT NOW - so you can listen to it while reading about it's amazing-ness. I have had it on repeat since last night. Not kidding. Because I don't have school today, I might as well write my first album review ever. Shall we?

Just a year and a half ago, Every Avenue released their debut album, Shh. Just Go With It, under Fearless Records. Every Avenue has sold over 20,000 copies and toured all over the world. Anyone who has seen them live knows that they have a deep passion for music and always put their all in what they do, making their sets energetic and fun. Words couldn't really describe how excited I was when I found out that they were recording a new album, which also happens to be the Sophmore release. I'll admit that I was kind of nervous. Many bands have been labeled as a "Sophmore Slump" after releasing their second album. Meaning that the second album failed to live up to the standards of the first album. Every Avenue's Picture Perfect is everything but a "Sophmore Slump".  

Track Listing:
1. For Always, Forever
2. Mindset
3. Tell Me I'm A Wreck
4. Picture Perfect
5. Happy The Hard Way
6. Girl Like That
7. Saying Goodbye
8. Finish What You Started
9. I Forgive You
10. The Story Left Untold
11. Clumsy Little Heart

 The opening track, "For Always, Forever",  has very descripitive lyrics, painting a picture in listener's heads. The catchy beats and references of growing up in Michigan makes this song easy to relate too.

"The Story Left Untold", and "Happy The Hard Way" are the slower, softer songs - similar to "Between You and I" from Shh. Just Go With It. 

Although Every Avenue is starting to develop their own sound, songs like "Mindset", "Tell Me I'm A Wreck", and "Saying Goodbye" reminds listeners of the songs from their debut album.

 "Finish What You Started" and "I Forgive You" are somewhat predictable songs, but still good. Listening to the rifts and guitar solo in the last and final track, "Clumsy Little Heart" still amazes me.

Compared to Shh. Just Go With It, Every Avenue has definitely developed their own sound and matured as musicians  by using different time, key changes, and using everyones voice ("Girl Like That" at 2:15) while sticking to the pop-rock style. Each song still has the catchy hooks, rifts, and choruses that Every Avenue is known for. Kudos for Mitch Allen (Jonas Brothers, Faith Hill) and Mike Green ((Paramore, Breathe Carolina, Set Your Goals), who produced this record.

So there you go. My first album review. Picture Perfect isn't just another pop punk release, but an excellent, solid sophmore effort. There is not one song I don't like. The record is definitely worth buying so go buy it! It's on sale for $7.99 at Target until November 18. It's worth every penny you pay for.

 <3Jenny

Oh rumors rumors and more rumors. Is All Time Low signed to Interscope Records? According to this video, Alex Gaskarth confirms that they are. Nothing Personal is still and will be on Hopeless Records. The next record will be released on Interscope.

Source

Anyone else notice that there are only 2 comments and not that many views? You would think that there would be thousands of comments. Some defending their favorite band saying that they aren't selling out and others saying"LYK ZOMG ATL R BECOMING S3LL 0UT$!!!"

"Good Charlotte's Benji Madden told Billboard the group is shooting for a fall release for its next Epic album. Expect "more straightforward rock, maybe taking it back to our first or second record," he said. Madden is especially psyched for the song "Love Ain't Easy," which he promises is "really catchy. We love the catchy hooks." Good Charlotte may tour later this year with new Interscope band All Time Low, whose frontman, Alex Garskath, joined Madden on the red carpet." (Source)

I checked the artists under Interscope and All Time Low wasn't listed..? Some say they are selling out. Others disagree. I think that people confuse the terms selling out and becoming more popular/maintstream. As long as the bad stays in it for the passion for music and don't become consumed with money and fame, they aren't selling out. I'm not necessarily saying that All Time Low are or aren't selling out.

What do you think of the different record label? Is All Time Low becoming a sell out?

Ladies and gents, another band has broken up. The Morning Light. I hate bands breaking up more than couples breaking up. I was dissapointed and cried for a little when I found out. I still am. It's such a shame because I thought they were one of the better pop/punk bands out there. No words can really describe how much I love this band. I always see them around and downtown and they always say hi. They are such nice guys. I wrote a Current Obsessions about them. They played at the first concert I ever went to and I have seen them numerous times live.

I guess I knew something was wrong when Harrison (piano, vocals) left the band. The Morning Light was suppose to go on tour with Every Avenue this past Summer with Valencia and Cash Cash, but dropped out because they were given the opportunity to record new songs. I would seriously check their myspace everyday to see if they posted any new songs or shows. Nothing. Matt started working with All Time Low and everyone else went their seperate ways for a while.

Last Saturday, they played a show. So there was hope that they weren't breaking up. Not yet, at least. I checked their Twitters and read some of their myspace comments. Some of the comments said "wow. that was a disgrace tonight. what a waste of my money." and "so i heard tonight's show was.. interesting." :( I can't believe Saturday was their last show. Ever.    

Rumors were going around saying that they were going to break up. I didn't want to believe it. To confirm that they actually broke up, I asked Andy if the rumors were true and he said they aren't breaking up. They just aren't continuing as a band. SAME THING ANDREW.

Why are so many bands members leaving their bands? Hmm. Lets see. Panic! At The Disco, The Cab, Chiodos, Mayday Parade, VersaEmerge, Hey Monday, and Cute Is What We Aim For. Next, someone is going to tell me that All Time Low or The Maine has broken up.. D: I understand if you want to move on with your life or have personal issues, but to just break up out of the blue. Why? BANDS, PLEASE STOP BREAKING UP. PLEASE.

To end on a light note, check out their last and final song called "Colors". I love it. Oh and if you remember Harrison, he has some solo stuff up on his myspace. I found these old videos of The Morning Light and The Maine. Watch them. It's so funny.

The Morning Light Does The Maine.

The Maine Does The Morning Light.

When a band member(s) leaves the band, do you think the band will be more or less successful?

<3Jenny

Trick or Treat! Halloween is just around the corner. Who's excited as I am? Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, next to Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July. I can't wait until Friday because I don't have school and it's Devil's Night. Theres this one street in my neighborhood that you can vandalize and put toliet paper on the tree and the police don't do anything about it. Its awesome. :D

Someone explain to me why they make fun size candy? What's fun about less candy? My favorite candybars are Twix, Snickers, Reese's Cup, Take 5, Almond Joys, and M&Ms. Last year, I went as work out Barbie. Someone thought I was an Indian Princess.. Haha. My mom is making me a Tinkerbell costume this year. I'm excited. Here are some fun facts to make your Halloween sweeter.

1. Jack-o-latterns  were orignially carved from turnips.

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups turned 81 years old this year.

3. Nearly 10% of American households dress up their pet in a Halloween costume.

4. The Snickers bars were named after the Mars' Family horse. It is the most popular candy bar.

5. In Idaho, it is illegal to give a box of candy that weighs more than 50 lbs.

6. The candy bar, Baby Ruth, was named after 22nd and 24th, President Grover Cleveland's daughter, Ruth.

7. If you see a spider on Halloween night, the spirit of a dead loved one is watching  you.

8. Hershey's most popular product is the Reese's cup, not Hershey.

9. Black cats were believed to protect witches from negative forces.

10. There were no red coloured M&Ms from 1976 to 1987.

11. Approximately 82% of children and 67% of adults take part in Halloween festivities every year.

12. The Halloween colors, orange and black, came from fall harvest and darkness/death.

13. To burn off 1 single M&M, you need to walk a full length of a football field.

14. On Halloween night, if you want to meet a witch, put your clothes on inside out and walk backwards.

Cavities, here I come. :D

What's your favorite type(s) of candy? Are you going to trick or treat this year?

<3Jenny

Thank you Alex Gaskarth for leaking Every Avenue's song, Picture Perfect. It's amazing. I'm def. preordering the album. LISTEN!! :D

Hey best friend, I got a story to tell you

Don't worry, it's short and sweet

In middle school, I met this girl

She was bright, hilarious, pretty, intelligent

Everyone loved her

Sleepovers, concerts, Oreo eating contests

Long walks; not knowing or caring where we were going

As long as we were together

Hey best friend, does this story sound familiar?

All those hours we spent talking about high school

Promising each other that peer pressure and new people wouldn't change us

Well, it was such a waste of time

Summer going into high school

You met new people and changed

That one night

Dark, chilly, haunting

You were fighting a lot with your parents

And started smoking, drinking, cutting

Experimenting with drugs I can't even pronounce

I wanted to help, but you wouldn't let me

Confused, I didn't know what to do

I don't know who you've become

Everything is different

No more sleepovers, concerts, Oreo eating contest

You've become someone we promised each other we wouldn't become

I wish I could go back to that one night

Change everything that happened

And help you stop smoking, drinking, cutting

Do you?

Or are you happy with the person you've become?

I'll never know.

Hey best friend, I miss you. 

This is a poem I wrote for an English assingment. I know it sucks. Haha. Lately, I've been having some problems with a friend. I have lost friends to drugs and drinking. Okay, well they aren't dead, but I don't talk to them anymore. They just do things now that I thought they would never do. This one girl I knew used to be like a genius. Well, she's basically an idiot now from all the drugs she's experimented with. She used to be really pretty too. Her eyes are now always blood shot and she has huge dark circles under her eyes. Everytime I walk past her, she reeks of pot. NASTY. I honestly don't see what's so exciting about drinking and smoking. It doesn't make you "cool". It's gross and smells bad. It will make you do things you'll regret. It's one thing to do all that stuff, but you are seriously an idiot if you post pictures of yourself drinking and doing drugs on facebook and myspace. Once again, it doesn't make you look "cool" or "popular". No one cares how many cans of beer you drank or the number of bowls you smoked. You know what's also a turn off? When you find out your favorite band member/musician smokes. Um, hello. It's bad for your voice!

Anyway, what do you think of the poem? Good? Bad?

Have you lost friends to drinking/drugs?

1. Stars of Track and Field

If you like Death Cab For Cutie, Paper Route, or The Postal Service, you'll LOVE Stars of Track and Field. SOTAF just realesed their album A Time For Lions in September. This 3 piece band from New York will be on tour with Lights until early November. Alternative Press gave them 4 stars in March 2007. Check out "Racing Lights", "End of all Time", and "Centuries".

2. Anarbor

Signed to Hopeless Records, this 4 piece pop rock band from Arizona has gained alot of attention over the past year. Last winter, Anarbor was on the Take Action Tour with Cute Is What We Aim For, Breathe Carolina, and Every Avenue. This past summer, they toured with The Cab, The Summer Set, and Eye Alaska, and played at a couple Warped Tour dates. Anarbor just finished a tour with This Providence and will be playing on 2 more tours. You can play a couple of their songs on TapTapRevenge2 if you have the iPhone or iPod Touch. Now, I don't know if you watch football, but the song "Let The Games Begin" was played on the NFL Season kick off. I was so excited when I heard it. Check out "The Brightest Green", "Passion For Publiciation", "Halfway Sober", and "Between You and I". Keep in touch with them through their own website, twitter, and myspace .

3. Jimmy Robbins

Look at him. It's hard not to fall in love with that gorgeous smile and beautiful voice. Signed to Universal Motown Records, Jimmy Robbins just realsed his album "See Through Secerts" in early September. I've been in love with him ever since I listened to the song "Breathe". Some songs make me smile and just want to dance. Others are very personal and everyone can relate to them. Listen to "Surgery". It's such a powerful song. Listen to "Turn It Up", "Losing Control", "Breathe Again", and "Everything To You". For acoustic lovers, check out Too Sorry for Apologies (2006).

4. Hello Hollywood

What do you think of when you hear the word Arizona? Good music. It's the home of The Maine, The Higher, The Summer Set, Jimmy Eat World, Anarbor, and many more. Hailing from Arizona, Hello Hollywood gets thousands of plays a day on their myspace. The lead singer is only 18 years old. Not too bad for a teenager. Listen to "Kids Undercover", "Danger Danger", "So Late, So Sorry" (featuring Brian Logandales of The Summer Set!) and "Summer Sweetness". Help them get on the PacTour with Saosin and Eye Alaska (vote here) and The Ellen Degenres show (vote here)! I voted. You should too. ;)

 5. iRival

iRival, a 4 piece rock/pop punk band from Atlanta, Georgia will be pretty busy this fall. They will be playing on 2 tours. Manatour featuring Hit The Lights, There For Tomorrow, Sparks The Rescue, and other bands on select dates. They will also be on the DanceRawrDance tour with Family Force 5, Breathe Carolina, and Cash Cash. Listen to "Make Me Scream", "Colors", and "Figured Me Out".

Are you obsessed yet?

<3Jenny

A Rocket To The Moon will be doing a live chat soon. :D

If you haven't heard yet, Elliot James, the drummer of Hey Monday has decided to part ways with the band. With the Glamour Kills tour kicking off in less than week, you're probably thinking who will be filling in for Elliot? No worries. One of Hey Monday's good friends, Pat will be playing drums with them. Read more...

Sunday was A M A Z I N G. This Century played at my friends house.

I had sooo much fun. The guys are so cool. I love them so much.

We ate fruit roll ups with whip cream. It sounds totally gross, but it taste so good. I swear. 

Joel drew me an angry cupcake tattoo on my arm.

He said he was working on a clothing line and there's going to be a shirt of an angry cupcake. :D 

I don't feel like writing about everything that happened because that's boring so here's some pictures. :)

After they played, Joel said he was admiring my socks the whole time (there were snowmen on it).

 And he thought my last name was sweeet. It's Dang. It made my day. Haha.

JOEL! Peace signs are kinda lame, sorry.

We look pale. Stupid flash.

ALEX! Squinty.. :/ PS: You shouldn't smoke. You're only 19.

Unless you were holding those cigarettes for someone else.

RYAN! Such a nice guy. 

STEVEN! Tour mangager/merch guy.

THIS CENTURY! What the heck. My eyes look so weird. :( 

Aww. Secret lovers?

 I guess not...

JOEL... HAHAHA.

I would've posted my picture with Sean, but I blinked. Haha.

 Check their Myspace and Twitters often.

They'll be posting blogs about where they will be traveling.

 If they come to your city, email them and tell them to play at your house!!

<3Jenny

 *CONTEST UPDATE: I've decided to change it a little. Instead of 20 cookies, you're going to have to get 75 to get a free shirt. I know it may seem like alot, but I've uploaded alot of stuff lately and I'll be uploading alot of videos and pictures. Especially in November with all the concerts I'm going to. If you suggest something of mine that you really like and it gets featured, you'll get 3 points. Keep commenting and buzzing. 

*CLOTHING LINE UPDATE: Ahh. I'm sorry I haven't uploaded anything. Sketching takes too much time so I think I'm just going to make them on the computer so you guys have an idea of what they'll look like. I PROMISE this weekend, you will see something from the line. PROMISE. Oh and would you want those rubber braclets? 

BUY LIGHT'S NEW ALBUM, THE LISTENING & MAYDAY PARADE'S ANYWHERE BUT HERE.

Who read my Current Obsessions 2? Remember Zac Seif?

"I started as an acoustic musician in the start of 2009. I did several tours and shared the stage with some amazing bands. After collecting my thoughts about music, I played around with a few styles until I found the one that works - AKA Satellites. I play and record all of the instruments (except drums) on my albums and am blessed for the talent the lord has given me. Talk to me, I'll talk back." -Satellites

Formerly known as Zac Seif, Satellites has been to signed to 8123 management, which consists of The Maine, A Rocket To The Moon, Brighten, and The Goodnight Anthem. Zac said Pat Kirch (The Maine) will be involved in Satellites and will be helping out with the management. Follow him on Twitter.

Download Satellites new album for FREE. Click here, here, or here!

 <3Jenny

In less than 24 hours, I will be partying with This Century. So stoked. AHHH!!!

10 MORE DAYS UNTIL ON YOUR SIDE! :D

THIS CENTURY IS PLAYING AT MY FRIEND'S HOUSE ON SUNDAY!!

AND IM SEEING THEM ON WEDNESDAY. AHHHHH!!!!

IM.SO.EXCITED. :D

Check out jonbiegen's acoustic cover of Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind.

And listen to his band, Love, Robot when you get the chance.

NEW GLAMOUR KILLS LINE IS OUT!!

Tomorrow is FINALLY Friday. This week has been so long and cold :(

I'll try and upload some sketches of the clothing line this weekend.

I hope you have an amazing weekend!

<3Jenny

PS: I'm not going to give out cookies for this journal. It's just a random pointless journal and I uploaded 3 things yesterday. Sowwieeeee! BUT. I'll be posting a picture tonight. :)

PSS (PPS?): Go to my friend, Nikki's Buzznet and show her some love. She has swine flu. :O

Speaking of, a freshman at my school has it.

Hey guys! Thanks for all the feedback on the clothing line. Each day this week, I'll try and post a picture of something from the line.

It seems like the majority of you want to participate in the point system. Points sound boring, so I'm just going to call them cookies because well everyone loves cookies. Whenever I post a journal, picture, video, poll, etc, the first 3 people who comment/buzz it, will get a cookie. And you can't just say "FIRST! Buzz! etc" Actually say what you feel about whatever I post- whether you like it or not. When you get to 20 cookies (Is that good? Too high? Too low? Just perfect?), you'll get a free shirt. Would you want it to be a suprise or would you rather pick the shirt you want?

Anyway, I hope you liked The Audition, The Morning Light, Kate Voegele, The Lives of Famous Men, and Tyler Brown Williams. Here are the rest of my obsessions for September. :D

1. Steve Moakler

Pittsburgh native, Steve Moakler, has released 2 EPs. The Weight of Words (2007) for $4.95 and Like I Mean It (2008) for $2.97. In March, Moakler released his first full length, "All The Faint Lights". My favorite songs are "So Soon", "Run", "All The Faint Lights", and "Hesistate". Every single song from the EP and full length are worth buying. Listen to his music and fall in love with his soft voice and sweet melodies. Each song has catch lyrics that tell a story about where he's been and where he's going. He will be the next John Mayer. I'm dead serious when I say that too.

2. MGMT

Formerly known as The Management, Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden had to shorten it to MGMT because another artist was using the name The Management. MGMT has been working on their new album, Congratulations, which should be released in early 2010. Goldwasser and VanWyngarden recently collaborated with rapper, Kid Cudi, in the song Pursuit of Happiness from Man on the Moon: The End of Day. Listening to each song of Oracular Spectacular makes me relaxed. Check out Electric Feel, Kids, The Youth, The Handshake, or Weekend Wars. In October, MGMT will be playing at the Treasure Island Music Festival with with Brazilian Girls, The Streets, Passion Pit, Girl Talk (another Pittsburgh native. wooo!), and many more.

3. The Goodnight Anthem

Pop/rock band from Philadelphia, The Goodnight Anthem, has had their songs played on MTV shows like Next and Parental Control. Last Summer, they released Nights to Know You EP, which you can buy $3.99. Each week, The Goodnight Anthem will be covering a song. So far, they've covered Party In The USA, I'll Be, and Waking up In Vegas. So if you have a myspace, head on over to theirs and tell them what you think they should cover. Before TGA releases their new CD, they we will be putting out a B-side EP with songs that they wrote after recording and songs that couldn't make it on the new CD.  Each EP will be personally signed and have your name on the front. Keep checking their Myspace and Twitter for more details.

4. Sing It Loud

Signed to Epitaph Records (New Found Glory, Bring Me The Horirzon, You Me At Six, The Higher, Set Your Goals), Sing It Loud, a pop-rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota has toured with This Providence, The Morning Light, Cobra Starship, Cash Cash, Forever The Sickest Kids, and many more.Their full length, Come Around, (2008) features Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack in "We're Not Afraid" and Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low in "No One Can Touch Us". I love every SIL song. I guarantee that if you haven't heard of them until now, if you look up any song by them, you'll have it on repeat for a while. I highly suggest you watch their Meet The Band videos. They're HILARIOUS. This fall/winter they will be touring with Forever The Sickest Kids, The Rocket Summer, My Favorite Highway, and other bands on select dates. I have met these guys and they are seriously the funniest, sweetest, craziest guys I have ever met. So if they are coming to your city, buy your tickets NOW. It's going to sell out fast.

5. Between The Trees

"One tree represents where time and existence begins. The other is the end of everything. Between them is the time we're given on Earth. What matters is what we do with that time." -Ryan Kirkland

Now, it doesn't get any simpler than that, does it? In 2006, they released their first debut album, The Story and the Song. Check out "The Way She Feels", "White Lines and Red Lights", and "Words". A year later, they were signed to The Universal motwon/Universal Republic. There were some problems and BTT decided their next album would be self-released. Listen to "We Can Try", "Spain", " Miss You", "Story of a Boy", and "Changed By You". 

I hope you like the bands. The first 3 to comment/buzz this gets a cookie. GO! (:

peacee,

<3Jenny

I have some sketches that I'll upload soon, but before I do, I would like to know what you guys perfer. So if you could just fill out the survery and comment below, that would be great. :D

I still need to think of a logo and name.. Haha. Any ideas? I'm thinking about doing something with my name (Jenny Dang), but that seems so blah and unoriginial, ya know? Maria (crazyxmaria) suggested Dang!Jenny with some bow, flower, picture. I don't know. HELP!

Is it like plagarism/illegal to make band shirts with lyrics on them? What are the copy right rules?

I want to do some sort of contest thing. Whenever I post a journal/picture/video etc, the first 2 or 3 people who comment on it will get a point. Whenever you get up to a certain amount of points, you'll get a free shirt. Would you guys want to do that?

SHIRTS:

1. Fitted Tees

2. Adult Tees

3. V Necks

HOODIES:

1. Zip up

2. Pullover

BOOTY SHORTS:

Y/N?

FAVORITE COLOR:

Just list them.

Thanks for all the support. I can't wait for you guys to see the shirts! (:

<3Jenny

Hellooo.Thanks for reading my Current Obessions 4. I hope you guys like the bands. Here are the first part of the obsessions for September. But before you check out these bands, you HAVE to listen to this song. The Academy Is has a new song called Sputter featuring Jack's Mannequin. So listen to it. You'll LOVE it!!

1. The Audition

This 4 piece alternative pop/rock band from Michigan just finished touring with Cobra Starship on the Hot Mess tour. Through out September and October, The Audition will be on tour with All Time Low and The Friday Night Boys in Europe. All the shows are sold out, so whoever is going, I hope you have an amazing time. Each band is amazing live. Champion is my favorite album. They released a self titled album in April. All the songs are catchy, but it's just a little poppy for me. They kinda sound the same. I'm in love with the song "It's Gonna Be Hard (When I'm Gone) Danny's voice and an acoustic guitar is beautiful. I saw them in April last year with The Morning Light, Every Avenue, and Hit The Lights. They were so good live. It was my first time ever going to a show, so I didn't really know what to expect. I had so much fun. Everyone was dancing like crazy during 'Hell to Sell'. People started a mosh circle pit and someone got punched in the face.. Hahah. So you'll have a fun time if you get to see them this fall. I hope you don't get punched in the face. LOL.

2. The Lives of Famous Men

I heard of them when Dylan and Jason (piano) added me on facebook. I can't really describe who they sound like. Just listen for yourself.  Right now they have 2 EPs out for about 3 or 4 dollars. My favorite is 'Modern Love, The Wooden Vehicle'. If you don't want to buy all of their songs, at least buy 'Sunshine' and 'Chandeliers and Piano Keys'. At the end of October, they will be playing a couple shows in OH, NY, and MA with The White Tie Affair, Every Avenue, Runner Runner, and Stereo Skyline. I haven't seen Runner Runner live yet, but I have seen everyone else live and this show is definetely worth going to.

3. Kate Voegele

Does anyone still watch One Tree Hill? Or am I the only one? Kate Voegele plays Mia, an aspiring singer who is recording some songs with Peyton and quickly becomes friends with the people of Tree Hill and plays Chase's love interest. (I think? Well he's the bartender. I haven't seen this show in a while) I remember hearing her sing 'It's Only Life' and 'Only Fooling Myself' on the show and falling in love with her voice. Right now, she has 2 albums out. I don't have a favorite song. There all good. She is on tour right now so check her myspace for dates. And if you do watch OTH, she will be on tonight.

4. The Morning Light

Hailing from my hometown, Pittsburgh, TML has toured with All Time Low, The Maine, Sing It Loud, This Providence, and many more. They have an EP called The Sounds of Love and a self titled album, which was released a year ago. Every song has an upbeat melody and catch lyrics. I personally like the original version of Clouds. Some of my favorites from the self titled album are "Wake up!", "Brand, New, Friends, and "Done Writing Love Songs". If you plan on buying any of their songs, I highly recomend buying their EP and those 3 songs. The Morning Light isn't on tour right now. I think they've been working on recording an EP.

5. Tyler Brown Williams

Remember Stephen Jerzak from Current Obsessions 4? Do you like acoustic pop artists? Well then you'll love Tyler. Unfortunately, you can't get buy any of his songs off of iTunes or a CD because he doesn't have one yet.. But I'm sure you can download it off of Youtube. Youtube has everything nowadays. Crazynesss. Did you know that Youtube was invented in Pittsburgh, PA? Anyway, he only has 3 songs on his myspace right now and I can't stop listening to them.Tyler's voice is just calming.

I hope you like them. Well I'm off to watch OTH, Gossip Girl, Big Bang Theory, and CSI: Miami if I ever finish studying for a stupid spanish test tomorrow. Imperfect and preterite is so confusing. Anyway, I hope everyone has an amazing week.

peacee, 

<3Jenny

HELLOOO BUZZNET!! I have missed you guys soo much. How have you been?! I logged on today to find over 20 messages and 50 notes- some asking where I've been and if I'm alive. I'm alive. Don't worry.  I feel so loved. Hahahh.

My internet has been broken for the past 3 weeks. :/ It sucked. Verizon put me on hold for an hour and basically said "You're internet modem is broken. We'll send someone to fix it soon." Well no crap it's broken. A monkey could've figured that out. Have you ever had to call a company and they put you on hold and make you listen to crappy music. I was going crazy having to listen to elevator music. For an HOUR. -__- Anyway, no one came on Friday and the guy called and rescheduled to come on Saturday. He didn't come on Saturday. He came on Tuesday and gave us a broken modem. Idiot. They finally sent us a new modem a week later and it still didn't work. So they sent someone to fix it today and it's fixed. YAYY.

Anyway, I feel bad about not being able to post Current Obsessions 5 yet, so it will be up this Monday and Current Obsessions 6 will be up the following Monday. :D

I'm thinking about starting a 365 photo project soon. Maybe this weekend? Who has an All Time Low fic named Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)?? They asked me to make a banner for them and I forget what their username... : So if you're reading this, MESSAGE ME so I can make you your banner. :D

In 5^th and 6^th grade, I went through this whole phase where I wanted to be a fashion designer. I still have the book of dresses I designed. Haha. For now, I just want to make t shirts. I have a few ideas in my head and when I get the chance, I'll draw them out and upload them to Buzznet. I would donate some of the money to an organization like Music Saves Live or one that teaches children how to play instruments who can't afford to. I think it's so sad that some schools are beginning to cut music classes. Some schools don't even have music classes to begin with. I'm so thankful that my school offers classes like music tech, music theory, band, orchestra, and chorus. If I started a clothing line, would you guys wear it? The shirts will be cheap. I'm thinking $15ish? I'm open to all ideas. What would YOU want to see on a shirt? Please comment below or message me.

Peaceee,

<3Jenny

So the past couple days, I noticed that #rememberwhen was a trending topic on Twitter. I remember writing a poem in 6th grade called Remember When, so I decided to share it with everyone. Let me know what you think of it. :) Remember that I wrote this in 6th grade, so sorry if it sucks. Haha.

Remember When

When you were always happy.

When you had no idea what was going on and loved it.

When Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, and The Easter Bunny were real.

When your most important decision was to either go on the monkey bars or play Tag during recess.

When no one cared what you wore or what you looked like.

When everything was perfect.

When your only drama was when your best friend stole your oreos during lunch.

When the worst thing you could get from boys were cooties.

When Mommy and Daddy were your heroes.

When you wanted to be exactly like them.

When they fixed your every single problem.

When getting high meant on the swings at the playground.

When kissing a boo boo made all the pain go away.

When your worst enemies were the doctors and dentists.

When race issues were about who ran the fastest.

When getting married meant you and the person you liked swung at the same speed on the swings.

When war was just a simple card game.

When school was easy and fun.

When the only fake people you knew were Barbie, Ken, and GI Joe.

When the only way your friends could dissappear was in a game of Hide and Seek.

When life was carefree and simple.

Remember when all you wanted to do was just grow up?

Welll now that you're all grown up, the thing you want most is to be a little kid again.

Do you remember when?

<3Jenny

If you have a Twitter, wish @thedanyoung a Happy Birthday or write it on This Providence's Buzznet. 

I'm really happy right now. I had a lazy weekend and I'm perfectly fine with that. I didn't have any homework. I found the charger to my camera so I can take pictures. I just ordered lots of GK Shirts. Yay sales! I can land a flip on my trampoline. ANDDDD. The AP Tour changed their Pittsburgh date from September 24th to November 15th. My mom wouldn't let me go on the 24th because of the G-20 Summit. If you don't know what that is, it's where 20 leaders of the world's 20 most important economies come to Pittsburgh to talk about economic/other problems with the president. There's going to be a bunch of protesters, policemen, and probably a riot down there. My history teacher showed me a video of a riot in Seattle a couple years ago, and it was just complete madness. There were policemen beating people, tear gas, people running everywhere. I think it took like 36 overs to stop the riot. Woww. Maybe it's just me, but I think that it would be an interesting experience to actually see what downtown would be like. So yeah, I get to go. I'm so excited.

How was everyone's weekend? (: 

Today, Selena Gomez's band, Scene, released their first single "Falling Down". The song basically sounds like a typical Disney song. I personally think that Selena should just stick to acting, but that's just my opinion. It reminds me of a wannabe Avril Lavigne, but I actually liked her back then. What ever happened to Avril anyway?

Even if she named the band Scene as a joke, I still think it's incredibly lame and stupid. "Guess what. I'm listening to Scene." Just saying that out loud makes me sound like an idiot. The song titles are ehhh. Like we haven't heard of them before.. "As A Blonde" What? Last time I checked she was brunette.. Hahahh I just pictured her as a blonde. Oh dear. Please stay brunette, Selena. If you plan on buying the album, it will be released September 29th.

Kiss and Tell Tracklisting:
1. Kiss and Tell
2.I Won't Apologize
3.Falling Down
4. I Promise You
5.Naturally
6. Crush
7.The Way I Loved You
8. ... More
9.As A Blonde
10. Don't Miss You At All
11.Stop and Erase
12.I Got U
Bonus Track: Tell Me Something I Don't Know

Are you going to buy it? I'm not.

Why does the color of her lips match her skin?!

Peaceee,

<3Jenny

Today is my last day of Summer, but it feels like fall. It's FREEEEZING. Well kinda. The sun comes out every half hour or so but then goes away. It's so annoying. I'm in skinny jeans and a hoodie right now. If you're going back to school shopping, get jeans at Pacsun or Forever 21. They're so comfy and cheap. Well Pacsun is kind of expensive, but worth it. The other day I bought 3 pairs of jeans from Forever 21 for about $45 TOTAL. :) I would be going to the SKAD/Summer To Remember show tonight but I have school tomorrow. :( Check out The Scene Aesthetic, The Color Fred, The Ready Set, Stephen Jerzak, and Tyler Williams.  I think I'm getting sick. I've used half the tissue box and it's hard to breathe through my nose. Ah.

I feel like Summer went by incredibly fast. I didn't do much. I just went to a couple shows, NYC, DC, and VA Beach with some family. I rarely saw my friends because I was on vacation when they were home or vise versa. I haven't seen my bestfriend in over a month and she's my neighbor. Sad.

Everyday this summer I've been going to sleep around 4 in the morning and waking up at 12 or 1. Isomnia is greattt. I have to get up at 6 in the morning tomorrow. My mom woke me up at 9 today and that was a pain.

I have to organize all my school supplies (I'm a neat freak) and figure out who my teachers are. My schedule only gives us the room number and not the teacher. WTH. And I have like no classes with my close friends. I have 1 more chapter to read of the long boring book, Haroun and the Sea of Stories. Has anyone ever read it? If you haven't, don't. If and when I finish the book, I have to write a paper on the charachter's identity and how it changes and all that crap. Doesn't that sound like soooo much fun?

My camera is currently dead. I can't find the plug to charge it. The plug also lets me upload pictures to the computer. AHHH. I've searched every single inch of my house and can't find it anywhere. :( I've been wanting to get a new camera. Is Nikon or Canon better?

Since school is starting, I probably won't be on Buzznet alot. : I'm going to try and finish the book right now. Pshh, yeah right. I have such a small attention span. Hahah. Summer reading is so stupid and a waste of my time. I wish there was Sparknotes for it. FML.

I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summer. And good luck to anyone who's start school tomorrow! (:

<3Jenny