Archive for 200809

Fruhstuck

September 28th, 2008 – 2149 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Fruhstuck (’breakfast’ in German) started out in 1997 and, with two albums, a tour in the U.S. and a former deal with Warner under their collective belt, Fruhstuck is among Poland’s finest when it comes to sensible, emotional rock. If U2 had formed in Wroclaw instead of Dublin, they might have sounded just like this.

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Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows

September 21st, 2008 – 1518 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Composer: Anna-Varney Candtodea
Started: 1989
Status: Active
Profile
German gothic/experimental/darkwave band Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows is in fact a solo artist by the name of Anna-Varney Cantodea. Although born a man and not undergoing a sex change operation due to “spiritual conflicts”, Anna-Varney prefers to be referred to as “she” and her choice of name reflects [...]


Due’le Quarz

September 21st, 2008 – 1512 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Vocals: Sakito
Bass: Kikasa
Guitar: Miyabi
Drummer: Kazuki
Started: 1998
Status: Disbanded
Profile
Due’le Quarz was formed in late 1998. They are a visual kei band that sticks mainly to more traditional rock. Kagrra and Due le Quartz released a song together and were known to do many promotions together since of the fact that they shared the same album label. They [...]


Rehab is for animal quitters too!

September 4th, 2008 – 1823 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches, Scandals

It seems that Elephants can develop a habit too and then get to go to rehab once “The Man” gets hold of them. The BBC reports:
Elephant cured of drug addiction
An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin after being fed bananas spiked with the drug is to return home after undergoing a detox programme.

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