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"My whole point is I think there's something in art where you should be making people feel uncomfortable." -- Pete Wentz


On Friday Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy spoke with NPR about testing boundaries, why he chooses to wear make up and the part of him that wishes he was gay.

This interview shows a new side of Wentz whose constant interaction with fans has helped to make him a star.

The story of Wentz and the many hats he wears is an interesting one and after listening to the chat with NPR you will learn even more about the man behind the bass.

Listen to Pete Wentz' interview on NPR right here.

Blinded Black stopped by the Buzznet office to give advice to Buzznet members that are tackling two tough topics: drug addiction and weight issues.




Amysaurus: I've always been somewhat of an alcoholic, at least since the summer between my soph & jr year of high school. I also started smoking a lot of weed second semester senior year and I've smoked almost every single day since I started. Now I'm two months into my freshman year of college at a notorious party school, and at the beginning I told myself I wouldn't drink as much as I did over the summer or smoke as much, and I definitely wouldn't do any other drugs. I've definitely broken my promise to myself - I still smoke everyday, I get trashed 3-4 times a week [sometimes even 5 times a week if I have nothing else to do], I've done shrooms several times, and I've taken vicodin for fun. on top of all that, I've started not caring about school as much as I did and I went home with a different guy every weekend for a month straight.

I'm scared that I'm going to ruin my life, which is why I've tried stopping all my regular habits, but i just can't seem to be able to. Does anyone have any advice for getting my life back on track?

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Pearlcharms: I love rock music butt i dont love going to shows anymore, I'm over weight and I feel like the small skinny girls are always lookin at me like I don't belong, it's such an uncomfortable feeling cause were all there for the same reason, who cares how much I weigh? It would not bother me so much, but when I meet the band they only seem to want to talk to the pretty girls, I'm not a groupie and I dont want to have sex with them, just talk, sorry I'm not Pamela Anderson.

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Have a personal issue? Would you like to get some advice from a musician?   Post your situation in the Rock N Roll Therapy Group.

In case you missed my recent appearance on The Bad Ass Frank Show you can now watch it at http://www.thebadassfrankshow.com

I was a guest on the online talk show and I had a great time. They make fun of me a lot!

You can now view all three parts of my interview with The Hush Sound at this link.

This month I played a role in a web horror film which will be out in December. More info to come....

Be sure to comment on everything!

--DJ Rossstar aka the Easy-Mac Daddy

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Evanescence
Call Me When You're Sober

I had a drunken a** boyfriend but this song made me dump him and it was the best thing I've ever done.

AC/DC
Highway To Hell

This song has been in my life ever since I had to move back to my mothers. It helped me through the year I was there.

The Beatles
All You Need Is Love

This song is actually a song I grew up with, it's a song that really changed my view on love.

Faith Hill
This Kiss

When I first met my new boyfriend this song was playing. It made us come together and I'm happy.

Marilyn Manson
This Is The New S**t

I fell in love with this song. The lyrics crack me up and it's a great song that my idol sings.

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now!

The show will be live from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST

You can tune in now at Idobi Radio

Science Fiction Theater is my studio guest.

The Color Fred (ex-Taking Back Sunday) is my phone guest.

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Don't miss the show!

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Spice Girls
Wannabe

I was small, probably 6 or 7 when the craze of the Spice Girls started. I had the video of the movie and Sporty Spice Doll and everything! It made me realise that music is pretty great :D I still love them.

Green Day
American Idiot

Oh god, I love this band! Green Day is my absolute favourite band and I'm forever faithful to them ever since this video appeared on MTV. I was watching MTV and suddenly this video appeared, and I was like "Hey this is pretty catchy". I watched it whenever it appeared and I bought the record and more records and more records... and got obsessed with them. Suddenly I started writing songs and singing and playing guitar...just like that. I thank them for everything.

My Chemical Romance
Welcome To the Black Parade

I used to see them on MTV's TRL with "Helena". I loved them and songs like 'Ghost of You' and I saw 'I'm not Okay' for the first time when I was watching a hotel TV in France :P. I bought thier album and I loved every song from them. The craze died out for a while until WTTBP came out and I was like, "ZOMG Gerard is BLONDE! and the song is awesome pawsome!!!" They didn't save my life or anything, but they did change a bit of it.

Michael Buble
Everything

I saw this video on VH1 and I fell in love with it. I saw that "michael buble" sang it and I was like, "Hang on, I know him". I checked him out and bought his album and LOVED IT. It was different from the music I listened to becuase it's Jazz and Big Band-y type of music but I loved it. That's when I started listening to Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, who are all great great great musicians.

Flyleaf
I'm So Sick

I'm not that religious as a person, in fact I didn't have a lot of faith in God and the afterlife. I was a bit Agnostic and I wasn't sure of what to believe. I was scared. Scared of dying and scared of what's actually out there. I questioned religion and protested that the things they can't explain, they say we have to have "faith." A Buzznet friend of mine was obssesed with Flyleaf and I gave them a listen and I loved it. Later I found out they're a Christian band and they wrote pretty cool songs for God and Jesus. I listened to what she had to say and listened to her story and it inspired me. Now I do have faith and I'm a lot happier and comfortable. I'm not a Christian. I'm a Muslim because to me they make more sense than Christianity. Flyleaf pretty much changed a lot of my life.

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A lot of times I come home to my computer and it is filled with questions.
When I go to answer them the person is usually away.

I do want to talk to you and that is why from 10:30am-11:00am I will be on the screen name: buzznetrossstar

IM me to talk about anything you want!
--DJ Rossstar        

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now!

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The show is on from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

You can IM us during the broadcast at the screen name staridobi.

The Rivalry will be in studio and Zolof The Rock N Roll Destroyer will be calling in!

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now!

Tune in live through this link

The show is on from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

You can IM us during the broadcast at the screen name staridobi.

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TUNE IN!
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DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on tonight, Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST.

Long Island rockers The Rivalry will be kickin' it in the studio and Zolof The Rock And Roll Destroyer will be calling in to talk about their new album 'Schematics.'

You can listen to the show by clicking on Idobi Radio

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Tune in and find out why the show has remained a staple in the music scene for over 5 years!

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The Kinks
Go To Sleep
The cover by Sia is my favorite version, though describes sleeping alone when you're in love with someone that you can't have. It's hauntingly accurate.
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I am a studio guest tonight on The Bad Ass Frank Show!

You can watch the show at this link

The show is live from 8-9pm PST / 11-12am EST

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Don't miss this! It will be hilarious!

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My Chemical Romance
Cubicles
It changed my life in a way. It was one of those that I heard and felt like my life was the story in the song and im a character in it. it has one of my biggest fears in it - dying alone. and having everyone leaving and just having them be replaced with someone new. Anyways, I felt like I wasn't alone anymore.
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I will be a stuio guest on The Bad Ass Frank Show tonight, Tuesday, November 27th, 2007!

The Bad Ass Frank Show is a live web TV show that airs from 8-9pm PST / 11-12am EST.

You can watch it all go down at www.thebadassfrankshow.com

I have watched the show before and it's very funny. I'm excited to be in their studio. Don't miss it! No excuses!

--DJ Rossstar

Weezer front man Rivers Cuomo will release an album of demos entitled 'Alone - The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo' on December 18th, 2007.

To get you pumped up Buzznet is offering streams of three new songs right now!

'Blast Off':
Real
Windows

'Longtime Sunshine':
Real
Windows

'Superfriend':
Real
Windows

Listen to each clip above and let us know what you think! Were these demos from 1992-2007 better left off of their past albums or do you think these tracks could have been hits?

Britney Spears is shooting a music video on Tuesday for her next single "Piece Of Me." I am curious to see how this video turns out as she is reportedly only going to be at the shoot for 2 hours. because she is spending time with her kids the rest of the day. What can you accomplish in 2 hours?!

If you are a fan of her 2002 video for "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" you will be happy to know that Wayne Isham, the director of that video, is directing the new one.

The video plot: Spears wears a wig and trenchcoat to blend in with her dancers as they sneak past paparazzi and enter the club. As soon as her disguise is removed she starts being hassled by cameras.

It is also said that Spears will dance on a bar at some point in the video and will also be running down a flight of stairs.

Do you think "Piece Of Me" will be a better music video than "Gimme More?" Post your thoughts in the comments!

Years before Reno 911! hit Comedy Central, a few of the actors could be found on a hilarious MTV sketch comedy show called The State.

The show only lasted for 3 seasons (1993-1995) but introduced us to some memorable characters that will last a lifetime including: Barry and Levon, Capt. Monterey Jack and Old-Fashioned Guy.

You may be too young to remember everything about the show but have probably heard people use popular catch phrases from it like: "I wanna dip my b***s in it!" and "Chicken sandwich Karl!"

A DVD set has been put together of the show but has not been released due to unknown reasons. A State movie is supposed to surface in 2008 on Comedy Central. Hopefully that will pan out.

Click on the photo for a video clip from The State.

Marilyn Manson decapitates his girlfriend on a nightly basis. Confused?

Manson has built a robot replica of his girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood, and brings it on stage with him during his concerts. At one point in the show, Manson cuts off her head, holds it in his hands and performs his own version of "Hamlet."

That was the weirdest thing I've read all week until I found out that Manson wants to break the world record of sharing a bath with the most amount of snakes possible. Currently ‘Texas Snakeman’ Jackie Bibby holds the record which is 87 rattlesnakes in a 45 minute long bath.

No word yet on when Manson will attempt this daring and deadly stunt. Do you think he's survive?

In case you missed my appearance hosting on COIN-OP TV -- you can watch it again right here!

The show is 70 minutes long and features Steve Sievers from Level 27 Clothing, Craig from No One Goes Home and a ton of laughs.

This was one of the most fun things I have ever done in my career so far and I hope you all get the chance to watch it!

Thanks to everyone at COIN-OP TV for letting me host the show. I hope I can come back again soon.

--DJ Rossstar


Coin-Op TV Live - DJ Rossstar Guest-Host

Watch This Episode on www.theStream.tv

DJ Rossstar to guest host COIN-OP TV tonight! (11-25-07)

Tonight, Sunday, November 25th, 2007, I have been given the honor of guest hosting the best online TV show for video games - COIN-OP TV.

The show airs live from 8-9pm PST / 11-12am EST and you can watch it on your computer at
http://www.thestream.tv

I will be taking your IMs and my studio guest will be Craig from No One Goes Home.

Steve Sievers of Level 27 Clothing will be on the show as well to discuss video games with me.

Do not miss this live show tonight! It will be worth it!

--DJ Rossstar

Tonight, Sunday, November 25th, 2007, I have been given the honor of guest hosting the best online TV show for video games - COIN-OP TV.

The show airs live from 8-9pm PST / 11-12am EST and you can watch it on your computer at this link!

I will be taking your IMs and my studio guest will be Craig from No One Goes Home.

Steve Sievers of Level 27 Clothing will be on the show as well to discuss video games with me.

Do not miss this live show tonight! It will be worth it!

--DJ Rossstar

DJ Rossstar is on air now!

The show will be live tonight from 7-9pm PST / 10-12am EST.

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--DJ Rossstar

DJ Rossstar is on air now!

The show will be live tonight from 7-9pm PST / 10-12am EST.

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Stacy Clark and We Are The Fury are the studio guests!

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Don't fit in with the stick-thin scene girls? Matt from Lights Resolve feels your pain (except he's not a girl.) Read on as he delivers advice regarding an evil stepmother, being straight-edge and more. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.



Pearlcharms:  I love rock music but I don't love going to shows anymore. I'm over weight and I feel like the small skinny girls are always lookin at me like I don't belong. It's such an uncomfortable feeling cause were all there for the same reason. Who cares how much I weigh? It would not bother me so much, but when I meet the band they only seem to want to talk to the pretty girls. I'm not a groupie and I don't want to have sex with them. Just talk.

Matt: You are probably going to the wrong shows and hanging out with the wrong bands with the wrong fans. I know that most of the artist (that I'm friends with) are happy to connect on a musical/personal/intellectual level with anyone, regardless of the physical features they possess.  If someone gives you that look like you don't belong just know that come five years from now they'll probably be chasing the same bands while you are running the world.




Lizzirocks: Well all my friends and peers really like to go out and get high or drunk or whatever at parties and shows and guys are always trying to pressure me into sex. Sounds like average high school I know, but the problem is that I'm trying to maintain a straight edge lifestyle. Even if I have my X's on my hands people still try to offer me drinks and don't seem to understand how I am trying to live my life. Personally I feel it's a positive choice I have made, especially after some not so great experiences with drugs/alchohol, but I'd like some advice on how to make myself feel less alienated in social situations which really press my temptation.

Matt: Being straight-edge as well I can empathize with you.  However, realize that you put yourself in the situations where temptation is all around you.  You need to accept the fact that you are who you are and not let your ideals be affected by your surroundings.  If you have a strong will, which you need to be straight-edge, you are able to deal with these situations.  On a side note, I find it very important to respect people around you who do not share the same ideals that you possess.  I hang out with everybody and don't make a big deal about being the guy who doesn't drink...I think that's why I can still have a good time with people who aren't straight-edge.  You
can be proud about who you are, but you don't need to preach it and flaunt it.




Ninjaintraining: This past weekend, my mother called to let me know that one of my childhood friends was found dead in his apartment. I cried about it for a couple of minutes, but I haven't had the sufficient time to get over it. Being far away from friends and family makes it even harder. We're an ocean apart and as much as I want to be there for them, I can't. I've suddenly got this feeling of deep, deep sorrow due to my inability to cope. This will be the fourth funeral within these past few months of people that I care for. It's affecting my schoolwork and my college life because I haven't had time to get over all of these events happening. They just keep coming right at me. I just want to know how do you guys handle these kinds of situations where you know you should take time off but have a previous agenda to fulfill? Don't you feel like giving up at times? Because that's how I feel at the moment... I just wish that things would un-complicate themselves, but I don't think that will be happening anytime soon.

Matt: Giving up is the easy answer.  However, I doubt that your friends who have passed away would want you to do that on their account.  In fact, I bet they would tell you they would feel super guilty about it.  Best thing to do in your situation would be to seek counseling. Since you go to college, they usually have FREE psychologists/psychiatrists available.  These costless sessions can be priceless for your health.  Sometimes speaking with someone whom you don't know is a very free feeling that can be very therapeutic.  The result of said sessions can possibly lead to you taking a break from your daily routine of school.  However, I would try this route first before jumping to major conclusions like taking a break in your schedule/ life plan.  Music can also be a key ingredient to your mood changing; as cliche as it sounds, it's true.  There have been times where I've felt so down that I didn't know if I could go on living...but then I realized that I would always have my favorite band, my favorite album, my favorite song.  Many studies are being done at the moment about the healing power of music.  I am a believer!




Deahbysupression: My dad is getting divorced from my step-mother and still isn't legally divorced but is now dating another woman. It's not like I liked my step-mother, she made my life a living hell for the past ten years, so much so that I like coming home, I'd stay at school and at friend's houses for as long as possible. So I'm not too hung up that he's dating this woman. I just think it's immoral, he's not divorced and yet the woman is spending the night and they're going to dinner and all kinds of crap. I want my dad to be happy, but I'm not sure that I'm ready to let another person into my life right now.t is a girl to do? How long does it take to forget someone you spent a life time growing up with?

Matt: If your step-mother made YOUR life miserable imagine how unhappy your father must have been.  This is his wild period after a big relationship.  I say cut him some slack and let him enjoy life.  It may seem a bit odd at the moment, but usually when your parents are happy it reflects on how they treat you.  Since he'll want you out of the house at night when he brings his woman over, ask him for concert ticket money...he will oblige.

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Foo Fighters
Everlong
I just love this song and it just speaks to me, honestly.
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It's been 68 years since the release of The Wizard Of Oz and the munchkins have followed the yellow brick road all the way to Hollywood.

Seven actors from the original film showed up (in a horse-drawn carriage) to receive their star on the Walk Of Fame for their work on the film which came out in 1939 but is still one of the most talked about movies of all time.

The actors were all extremely thankful and happy for the acknowledgement. Some even dressed up as  if they were sill in Oz.

What do you think it is about The Wizard Of Oz that makes it a timeless classic?



Going on right down the street was the WGA Writer's Strike. Buzznet's own Panasonicyouth was there at the scene. Check out his coverage.

Tune in tonight, Wednesday, November 21st, 2007, for a special 2-hour edition of DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

The show will air from 7-9pm PST /10-12am EST and can be heard live at this link

We Are The Fury will be in the studio for the first hour. Find out all about their recent tour with Silverchair and more!

Stacy Clark will be in the studio for the second hour. Her new album was just released and she will be playing some tracks from it.

You can send questions for both guests by sending an instant message to the screen name: staridobi

There is no show on Thursday because of Thanksgiving so don't miss this one!

--DJ Rossstar

Thanksgiving is a time to eat turkey. It's also time to think about the positive aspects of your life. Share a touching moment with these musicians as they reveal what they are most thankful for in 2008.

Bryan of Boys Like Girls

I am thankful for the support from my family, friends and fans of Boys Like Girls!

Nick from Bayside:

I'm thankful for the New York Rangers aquiring Sean Avery from the Los Angeles Kings. He has made hockey a lot more fun to watch.

Travis from From First To Last

Travis on left
I'm thankful for the large hydrogen collider that gives us the juicy secrets of the universe.

Nick from No One Goes Home

I'm thankful for my hair loss.

Wil from Farewell

Wil on left
I am thankful for 'Shrek the 3rd' on DVD and dark chocolate M&Ms and "the bead."

Brian from Sound The Alarm

To be honest -- I am thankful for my PS3. Pick one up if you want a good time.

What are you thankful for? Post your answer in the comments!

Thinking about throwing out those concert t-shirts from years ago? You know-- the ones collecting dust in your closet. Think again. Those t-shirts can be worth a lot of money!

Christine's auction house has 30 different vintage t-shirts up for bid beginning on November 30th, 2007 from artists like David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Led Zepplin. This auction is for serious bidders who have a lot of money. (The average price for one of these t-shirts is $2000.)

How much do you think vintage t-shirts should be worth? Do you own any vintage tees?


Photo Credit: Christie's auction house

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Television appearances are extremely important to bands on the rise and can make a huge impact on their album sales.

Unfortunately, many of those bands who were scheduled to appear on late night shows these past few weeks had their big moment cancelled due to the writers' strike.

Bands like The Hives, Plain White T's, Band of Horses, Motion City Soundtrack and  Jimmy Eat World will hopefully get their appearances rescheduled when the strike is over -- whenever that may be.

In what other ways do you think the writers' strike will affect musicians?

Post your thoughts in the comments!

Hey everyone!

I will be making my second live appearance via telephone on Up With The Radio today, Monday, November 19th 2007 at 5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST.

You can (and should) tune in at http://www.northandovercam.org

Send questions for me by IMing the show at the screen name: upwiththeradio

I hope you all tune in!

--DJ Rossstar

Pinky and the Brain was a hilarious 90s cartoon series starring two lab mice who have been genetically enhanced.

Brain is the smarter of the two mice and Pinky is the goofier one. Together they spend their time at Acme Labs trying to take over the world although their plans always seem to fall through.

Pinky and the Brain started out in short segments on 1993's cartoon series Animaniacs. They were given their own (longer) show in 1995 on the WB called Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain. The show was a success with 65 episodes but the series that shortly followed, Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain, was a flop and only lasted for 13 episodes.

Let's take a look back at the popular theme song to Pinky and the Brain.

Click on the photo to view the video.



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Westlife
If I Let You Go

Where to begin? This band was my one first love, and this song started it all. I was 9 or 10 years old and my heartbeat could've matched that of a hummingbird whenever I saw Kian smile.
Yes, we were going to get married even though he was ten years my age, and everybody was going to cry out of jealousy. No matter how old I am, they'll never be "just one of those boybands".
I just can't help it! You never forget your first love.

Las Ketchup
Asereje

I hate it. Oh my GOD, how I hate this song. From the moment I heard it. It has a dance. Is there a song with it's own dance, that does not suck?
 
Led Zepplin
Stairway To Heaven

Along with Dazed and Confused, this is the song that really got me into Zeppelin.
The melody makes my heart want to jump out of my chest and dance ballet across a silent water.

My Chemical Romance
Helena

I often feel I need to denfend my love for this band. Sellouts, emo, crap. Say what you won't. I am not going to fight you, nor care. I will not stop listening to their music, just 'cause you think they're whiny man-babies. This is the song that really opened my eyes. The amount of emotion behind it makes me catch my breath. I thought they were a good band on beforehand, this one sold me on great.

The Doors
People Are Strange

Jim Morrison fascinates me. The Doors fascinates me. This song fascinates me. When I first heard it, I knew it was going to be one of those songs I would never be able to forget. The simplicity of it all, but complexity of meaning. This song hit right in my heart, and is perhaps the most important song to me of all.

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Trying to live the straight edge lifestyle with constant pressure from your peers? Having a problem keeping your relationship due to distance? With Wil's advice from Farewell, you will hopefully be saying 'farewell' to your problems. (Too cheesy?) Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.





Girlsastraightuphustler: I've liked one of my best friends since grade 8 and now I'm in grade 10... Me and him are really close and we really liked eachother so we dated. It didn't really work out but we remained really close still and then we thought about trying the dating thing just before summer. It lasted 4 months and it was the greatest time of my life. We brokeup because we got really busy with our sports and homework, but not even a week later he had another girlfriend after he
told me he still liked me and we were still best friends. I didnt care that he had another girlfriend. It was just the fact that I found out from the internet. A couple weeks later they broke up due to her hearing rumors. The other night we had this big talk and he told me he wants to date again but we just done see each other enough. What could I do?

Wil: Ive seen this happen countless times. I personally have found myself attracted to my close friends in the past but I made the decision to draw the line because I didnt feel that it was worth risking losing an awesome friendship. My advice to you would be for you to reevaulate
your feelings. If you really like him and want to make it work, then it will work. Long distance relationships and such work all if the time, so if seeing him is the issue, focus on solid ways to meet up for short periods of time and make the absolute best of your time together. I hope your decision works out for you!




Lizzirocks: Well all my friends and peers really like to go out and get high or drunk or whatever at parties and shows and guys are always trying to pressure me into sex. Sounds like average high school I know, but the problem is that I'm trying to maintain a straight edge lifestyle. Even if I have my X's on my hands people still try to offer me drinks and don't seem to understand how I am trying to live my life. Personally I feel it's a positive choice I have made, especially after some not so great experiences with drugs/alchohol, but I'd like some advice on how to make myself feel less alienated in social situations which really press my temptation.

Wil: You have to stand strong and be passionate about your beliefs. I too used to live a straight edge lifestyle as a young teenager and was an active member of a straight edge group in my community. Temptation is always going to be an issue, but let people know you are serious. You
are taking care of your body and life and people should applaud you for that. Buy Casey Jones' album " the few the proud and the crucial"! That will teach you how to handle this situation! :-)




Ninjaintraining: This past weekend, my mother called to let me know that one of my childhood friends was found dead in his apartment. I cried about it for a couple of minutes, but I haven't had the sufficient time to get over it. Being far away from friends and family makes it even harder. We're an ocean apart and as much as I want to be there for them, I can't. I've suddenly got this feeling of deep, deep sorrow due to my inability to cope. This will be the fourth funeral within these past few months of people that I care for. It's affecting my schoolwork and my college life because I haven't had time to get over all of these events happening. They just keep coming right at me. I just want to know how do you guys handle these kinds of situations where you know you should take time off but have a previous agenda to fulfill? Don't you feel like giving up at times? Because that's how I feel at the moment... I just wish that things would un-complicate themselves, but I don't think that will be happening anytime soon.

Wil: You need to take the time off and relax as well as relieve your stress. Bands deal with deaths by taking time off to cope and mourn their losses. You deserve to be able to take off of school or work to release your emotions and to relax. I am very sorry for your losses. Just know that it WILL get better! I recently lost a close high school friend to a vehicle accident but mourning with close friends showed me that things will eventually lighten up. Keep your head up.




Beckyrose: For the past 10 fucking years I have been mourning. 10 years ago my big sister was killed. For 10 years I've held it in. Now I'm 19 and it all just came out. Every time I would here her name in a crowd, or see or smelled somehting that reminded me of her, iIwould just break down sobbing, just like I am now. How can a human body hold this much snot and tears!!?? I have been seeing a therapist. It just makes me feel worse and it really dosent help. I feel the same as I did the day she died. I have never tried to hurt myself, exept the time in middle school when I was an alcoholic. But what im trying to get at is, I have been through therapy, it's been 10 long-ass years, and nothing has helped. What is a girl to do? How long does it take to forget someone you spent a life time growing up with?

Wil: You should never forget them at all. Every person has their own way of mourning. You have lost someone who was very important to your life. You have every right to mourn all you want. I dont think you should focus on forgetting but rather remembering the positive times you shared before her passing. Your sister would want you to be happy and to feel better. You have every reason to be upset but as years pass try to remember the happy times and smile. <3

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The Spill Canvas
The Tide

Amazing. It gives me the butterflies. If you haven't heard it - LISTEN NOW! Great story!

The Used
Taste Of Ink

Probably because they're my favorite band and this is the first song I ever heard from them. I was in love at the beginning, and it's kinda true for me.

Something Corporate
Me And The Moon

It's a good story pretty much, it makes a lot of sense to me.

Thursday
War All The Time

The first time I heard this song I cried, if a song makes you cry, it's definately touched you in a deep way -- it's meaningful.

Chiodos
A Letter From Janelle

It's fairly new. I love it there new stuff is suprisingly better which doesn't happen for a lot of bands in my opinion, i like the part where there like "it's so easy to get lost in constantly having to present whatever a face you believe a person wants to see rather than your own" that's so true for me I start becoming what people want me to be instead of what I really am! I dont care who you are everybody does it, whether your trying to get a job, make a new friend whatever you hide yourself.

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group.

The legal age to drink is 21 in the United States and it varies in other countries. Since we do not encourage underage drinking we have reached out to some of our trusting musician friends to recommend some great-tasting non-alcoholic drinks. You can order these with dinner or make them for your friends at the next big party! Feel free to recommend your own tasty non-alcoholic beverages in the comments!

Mindy from Lydia

Shirley Temple with extra cherries! or Virgin Pina Colada! I'm not old enough to drink, so I always get those if we play a bar or restaurant.

Wil from Farewell

(Wil on left side)
Virgin Shirley Temple! They are nice and sweet but partly because Shirley sounds like a hot mom's name.

Brian from Suburban Legends

7 Up and grenadine is amazing. I love that!

Droo from Quietdrive

Virgin Martini - An ice cube and an olive! Starwberry daiquiris are great too!

Mark from June

Kitty Cocktail. Tastes great and has enough sugar to keep you going.

Thomas from The Higher

Shirley Temple with V8! Yum!

Feel free to recommend your own tasty non-alcoholic beverages in the comments!

Tune in tonight, Thursday, November 15th, 2007, for DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

From First To Last will be calling the show to check in from the road and Panima will be in the studio to introduce you to their new band.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

You can hear the show live at http://www.idobiradio.com

You can send in questions through instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

Tune in an tell everyone that you knew about Panima first!

--DJ Rossstar

From First To Last

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The Spice Girls
Wannabe

This song opened me up to the world of music.  Thus I will always love this song AND the Spice Girls.

Blink-182
The Rock Show

This is the song that got me into rock.  This song probably changed my life more than any other song... Which is why when I finally got to hear Blink (well +44) preform it live this summer in San Diego (Blink's home town), I broke down crying uncontrollable tears of joy (haha I looked like one of those girls on one of those old boyband videos).....  my favorite moment of the year.

Avril Lavigne
Sk8r Boi

I know it's really lame to say that an Avril song changed your life... But if it wasn't for this song, I probably would have never started skateboarding.. pretty sad i know.. but this song did help change my life.

Mest
Jaded

I know it's cliche' but this song saved my life... When I was 14, I'd set a deadline to commit suicide by.  Then I went and saw MEST in concert, and felt nothing but joy.. And by the time they played that song, I decided there was something to live for and I didn't want to die any more.  I also stopped cutting, and ended up going over two years, after that without doing so.

Good Charlotte
Lifestyle Of The Rich & Famous

This was the first Good Charlotte song I ever heard (well and knew it was by GC.. I'd heard "The Little Things, loved it, and didn't know who it was by)... And from the very first time I heard this song I was hooked on Good Charlotte.  Even though I'd been a GC fan since 2002, I didn't get to see them live until 2004.  I ended up meeting my best friend at that concert...

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Tonight, Wednesday, November 14th, 2007, is a special 2-hour DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

The first hour (7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST) will feature a live studio interview with June.

The second hour (8-9pm PST / 11-12am EST) will feature a live studio interview with Farewell.

You can hear the show live at this link

You can send in questions through instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

Stay up late and tune in!

--DJ Rossstar

Tonight, Wednesday, November 14th, 2007, is a special 2-hour DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

The first hour (7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST) will feature a live studio interview with June.

The second hour (8-9pm PST / 11-12am EST) will feature a live studio interview with Farewell.

You can hear the show live at http://www.idobiradio.com

You can send in questions through instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

Stay up late and tune in!

--DJ Rossstar

Music is popular everywhere in the world. This included the wonderful country of Brazil. Some of Buzznet's finest Brazilian members have revealed their favorite band from the country as well as the reason why. Who is your favorite band from Brazil? Was it a band that didn't make it on this list? Post your choice in the comments!

CSS (Suggested by mailavignes2)

Their songs are awesome and makes everyone shake their a**!!

Nx Zero (Suggested by kattyrox)

Their songs are different than everyon other Brazilian band. They rock.

Pitty (Suggested by elektra89)

They have great lyrics and the singer has a lot of attitude.

Cachorro Grande (Suggested by vampirinha)

They are great live, unique, good guys and the music is awesome.

Falls Of Glory (Suggested by tictactoy)

They are the best band!

O Rappa (Suggested by audreygraves)

Their lyrics talk about the social problems in our country and their music is really powerful.

Charlie Brown JR (Suggested by miyukiwaysama)

They're a "skater rock / a lil' of hip hop" kinda band that is soo d**n good to listen to.

Legiao Urbana (Suggested by alexxzombie)

Their songs are incredible!

O UIVO (Suggested by renanmrosa)

They are not big yet but they are amazing!

Sepultura (Suggested by theyxxarexxnotxxyou)

Hands down! It's Sepultura!

Who is your favorite band from Brazil?  Post your choice in the comments!

Tonight, Wednesday, November 14th, 2007, is a special 2-hour DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

The first hour (7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST) will feature a live studio interview with June.

The second hour (8-9pm PST / 11-12am EST) will feature a live studio interview with Farewell.

You can hear the show live at http://www.idobiradio.com

You can send in questions through instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

Stay up late and tune in!

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Michael Jackson
Smooth Criminal

This song just amazes me that the bass line is so simple yet is probably one of the most recognizable songs in music history. The video's mind-blowing also, if you haven't seen it - do it. 75 degree leans without wires are involved.

The Cure
Why Can't I Be You?

The horn section in this always gets stuck in my head and I love that if you take this song in a very light way you see it as a pop song about love but if you look at it deeper, the lyrics are tortured and obsessive and very haunting.

Fall Out Boy
Dance Dance

The bass line blows my mind and made me want to play guitar. I love how in the bridge before the first chorus Patrick's voice and Joe's guitar copy the same melody and in the last few seconds when it's just the drums and Patrick singing. His voice is probably the best in modern alternative music today.

David Bowie
Andy Warhol

The guitar riff in this is crazy and I just love David Bowie.

The Smiths
Across The Universe

Although this was originally a Beatles song I prefer The Smiths' cover. Morrissey is just amazing.

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group.

Hey everyone!

I will be co-hosting Forbidden Radio tonight, Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 on Now Live

The show airs live from 5-7pm PST / 8-10pm EST and you will be able to see us via webcam during the broadcast.

Forbidden Radio is hosted by Christine Dolce aka Forbidden from Myspace.

This should be a lot of fun and I hope you tune in!

--DJ Rossstar

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Cold
A Different Kind of Pain

This song brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. I don't know whether it's the chilling piano or what but it makes me think of every person I've lost in this life.

Linkin Park
Numb

This song helped me through some of the roughest times of my life in high school and I'm still completely in love with it.

Collective Soul
Run

This song is chilling and every part of it is incredible. I was never a big Collective Soul fan but this song defines a lot of things in my life.

Snow Patrol
Run

It's weird to have two songs with the exact same name on the list but this one...the first time I heard it really affected me. The guitars really make this song and the lyrics are too amazing.

Brand New
Limousine (MS Rebridge)
This is the kind of song that will change the life of anyone who knows the story behind it. The melodies, Jesse Lacey's voice, and the tragic lyrics make this song so incredible. I defy anyone to find a song sadder than this. Make sure you understand what it's about.

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group.

Hey everyone!

I will be co-hosting Forbidden Radio tonight, Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 on Now Live.

The show airs live from 5-7pm PST / 8-10pm EST and you will be able to see us via webcam during the broadcast.

Forbidden Radio is hosted by Christine Dolce aka Forbidden from Myspace.

This should be a lot of fun and I hope you tune in!

--DJ Rossstar

Is your best friend constantly ditching you for her boyfriend? Unhappy with the person that you are? Ex-boyfriend dating four of your friends at once!? These issues are so extreme that I could only think of one person to reach out to give our fellow Buzznet members some advice. Here comes Travis from From First To Last. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.




Blackparadegirl: Whenever my friend has a bf she ends up sort of abandoning me and the rest of our friends. I know that they're bf/gf and yea but it seems a bit extreme to hang out with him like every day and us never...I know she's not really doing it intentionally but I'm afraid to bring it up because I'm happy shes happy and I dont want her to feel guilty for having a bf...I have no idea what to do?!?!?!?!

Travis: I think that you are pretty much on the right path with this problem. The best thing yo can do is just allow her to be happy, but in doing this its actually a reverse psychology, your friends will want to hang with you more because you are cool and don't hastle them about their lifestyle.




Xemoxclaraxmcrx: Me and ex boyfriend broke up over the summer. I can't get over him. He made my life so happy. I love him with all my soul. Then he dumps me. It hurts always when I see him with a girl. I wanna get him out of my life. He started dating 4 of my friends at the same time then did my best friend for 5 years she didn't want to and sh** I wish he would stop and move on with this man whore sh**. I hate him for being one I can't get what he thought of me. Please tell what I should do I miss him alot. My friend has got this guy that likes me. I don't know if I should go with him or not. I mean I want a new start so the thing won't be so hard on me.

Travis: Do't rush trying to be in relationships..there's an old saying that goes, "don't use bodys as bandaids" a lot of young people this day in age are racing to get to the finish line of life, but really life is always changing and good things come to those who are patient and wait expectantly for their prize. I know its hard to see him on such a succesful dating stint with all of your friends, but at the end of the day he's at least showing you how much of a door knob he actually is.




Twiggleonee: I don't like the person that I am.. I'm an obsessive-compulsive, lonely, uncreative, talentless loser with jealousy raging inside of me. I just feel completely worthless and I feel as though the world wouldn't change one bit if I wasn't here. Like I said, I'm a jealous person. I always think that my best friend likes her other friends better than me and that they all talk badly about me behind my back. I guess that could also be labled as insecurity, which is another huge issue that I deal with on a daily basis. I have also been abused, not physically, but verbally and emotionally. By my dad (wow, such a shocker!). He just constantly makes me feel like sh**, like I'm worthless. The only thing that's worse than him calling me a "lazy fu**" and things like that is when he ignores me. I don't know, I guess I'd just rather have him yelling at me than pretending that I don't exist. I just feel so broken, like I'm on the verge of ending my life. I feel really alone and there's not really anybody I can count on or talk to about this. I would do anything to be numb and free of all emotions. Can you please give me some suggestions as to how to fix myself before it's too late to do anything?


Travis: You aren't in that bad of a spot at all! as I read through this question I thought, "what an observant analytical being we have here" you chose to have a challenging up bringing and I urge you to play off of your jealousy and use it to intice your imagination...come up, dream up ideas that best suit you for you...wether its a farmer an artist, skateboard, cooking, media whatever, just choose and channel all of those doubts and fears you have into creating something that's just for
you...you have called all these things into your experience to light a fire under your ass so to speak and to remind you constantly of what it is YOU DO LIKE AND LOVE....remember life doesn't have to be glamerous or rich or full of things that people admire and respect,...for instance, I
love collecting action figures from the 80's and so I could see myself trying to get a job doing box art, this isn't a glamerous job but it's something little that I love and at the end of the day that's all that really matters...guiding and enjoying your experience that is life.




Emobutterly6661:My mother seems to think my two younger siblings are more imporant than I, if they do something I get blamed NO MATTER WHAT... even if I'm not at the house when it happens...and another thing is even if im telling the truth no one ever believes a word I say...so at home I feel lonely and with no one on my side...and yea its kind of depressing...the only ones who helps me are my very few close friends and my music....and sometimes I fear it isn't enough...causing pain to myself relieves anger and anxiety but is painful later on...I try to keep myself from it but I havent succeded some of the time...is there anyway that I could help out my home situation...?

Travis: I know when I feel trapped in a corner and it seems no one is around to care I usually take off running until I want to collapse...this only stems from me needing to be physical in order to release those negative vibes and feelings.  It could be that life is putting you through this to detatch you from your family so you will grow up and focus on yourself and your passions...at the end of the day just try walking a straight line around your parents and see if its enough to get them to let up, parents aren't perfect..they are just people like you and I.

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The music world went crazy over Linkin Park and Jay-Z' Collision Course album in 2004 which found the two artists blending together some of their biggest hits.

Fans awaiting a new Linkin Park collaboration will drool over the list of artists the group is hoping to work with in the near future.

British favorites Amy Winehouse, Babyshambles and Arctic Monkeys are three of their choices along with Chester Bennington's recent favorite -- The Horrors.

Do you think a joint effot with any of these artists would be as good as the one they did with Jay-Z? Who should Linkin Park be collaborating with -- if anyone?

Post your thoughts in the comments!

It was the biggest dance craze in 1995 and there hasn't been a bigger once since.

I'm not talking about the Electric Slide. I'm taking about the Macarena!

Don't pretend like you've never heard of it. Your sister, mother, grandma and even dog have done the dance at least once in their life.

The song, sung by two older men under the name Los del Rio, went on to sell 11 million copies and resulted in a ton of parodies and remixes (although nothing beats the original).

Click on the photo below to view the video for the Macarena.


Remember: Turn 90 degrees counter clockwise after yelling "Ayyy Macarena!"

Discuss the song and dance craze in the comments below!

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Green Day
Boulevard of Broken Dreams

So in pre-winter 2005, I was a young child who listened to the radio 24/7, but only to find a really good song.  I was tired of all the repetitive, over-played rap and hip-hop.  I liked a few songs (“Swing, Swing”, ‘Why Can’t I’, ‘Meant to Live’), but never really pursued the artists.  I was kinda like, “My god, music sucks.  They never play good songs.”  Very pessimistic.  And then, one day, this song came on.  My friends had been gushing on Green Day and I was like, “Whatever, you guys are posers (not exactly the word, but I was suspicious of my rap-loving friends liking this band).”  But when this song came on, I got chills.  Literally.  Probably the first song that really affected me.  I had this epiphany and realized that I should choose my own path and go find music by myself, not let the music find me.  I shouldn’t conform to my friends wearing those strange trends.  I should dress like Bille Joe and Co (yes, all from one song I learned ‘nonconformity’).  Also, Green Day was the first band I got into and knew a little about.  Even though I’m sick of the song, it will always be special to me.

My Chemical Romance
Famous Last Words

And so the obsession began.  MCR. First band I worshipped (not anymore). Why I am getting my lip pierced.

Breaking Benjamin
Diary Of Jane

I heard this all the time one summer. Every. Single. Day. “And now, Diary of Jane!” I recently moved and couldn’t find any radio station I liked except the hard rock station. Because of this song and others, I find hard rock and the hard rock scene, really boring and repetitive.

AFI
Miss Murder
May seem lame, but I had no idea that the person pictured in the little box to represent that AFI had the Number 1 video for Yahoo Music was not a girl.  For quite a few days, I thought that Davey Havok was a girl.  When I heard Miss Murder and saw Davey perform at the MTV Movie Awards, my shock came over when I found out that the girl had a manly voice and in fact, was not a girl at all.  I searched all over. This guy had to be gay. Alas, no, Davey is apparently neither bi nor gay (Asexual?).  So this song taught me that, hey, guys can be pretty too.  Not all guys have to look like Hunter and Adam.

The Cribs
Martel

And so I was introduced to indie.

The MTVu Woodie Awards 2007 doesn't air until November 15th but the winner have already been announced!

Boys Like Girls, whose popularity continues to grow daily, took home the emerging artist award. (Creatively titled The Breaking Woodie!)

You heard the song "Wow, I can Get Sexual Too" on many of your friends' phone ringers this year and Say Anything took home the Best Video Woodie for it!

The Academy Is won the Viral Woodie for dominating the Internet and Gym Class Heroes were the winners of the biggest award of the night - Woodie of the Year.

Motion City Soundtrack, Fall Out Boy and Tom Delonge were in the house as well.

This award show proves just how powerful rock music still is. Especially in a time where people claim it's dead. I'm proud that some of Buzznet's favorite bands went home as winners!


Tom Delonge w/ Fall Out Boy - Photo Credit: MTVu.com

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now!

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Arizona favorites Peachcake will be hanging in the studio on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show tonight, Thursday, November 8th 2007.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST and you can tune in at this link

Armor For Sleep will be calling in during the show as well to update us on their tour with The Academy Is and to talk about their new album.

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Turkey. Stuffing. Green bean casserole. Apple pie. Those are some of the expected things you will find on your dinner plate this Thanksgiving. Looking for something different to eat this holiday? Read on to find out the strange and unique dishes these musicians have had on past Thanksgivings




Bryan of Boys Like Girls: Last Thanksgiving we were on tour and we ate dinner at Cracker Barrel. I ordered the meatloaf. Everyonoe else ordered the turkey and got sick because it was sitting out all day and they just microwaved it. HA!




Brian of Suburban Legends: We are usually on tour during Thanksgiving and we usually eat dinner at Hooters that night. I love Hooters!




Jay of Maxeen: My older sister and I won a pig at a state fair when we were little and then right before Thanksgiving my Grandpa Joe used it to make a ham dinner! I was devistated and I am not making this up!




Mindy of Lydia:
In 2005 we went to Waffle House for Thanksgiving. All we had were waffles and coffee!




Phil of Treaty Of Paris: The band ate a pig with an apple in its mouth one year. It was deep friend.




Droo of Quietdrive: I'm a vegetarian so we always have something weird. Last year we had manicotti!

What was the strangest thing you've eatn for Thanksgiving dinner? Post it in the comments!

I reached out to fellow Buzznet members in an attempt to create the ultimate breakup song. A song that you could relate to and thus will hopefully make you feel better about the end of your relationship. Here is the outcome which includes lines from over 40 people on Buzznet! Do you like it? Post your thoughts in the comments!

You said "forever"

You've left me here, alone and screaming
I'd kill to wake up, but I'm not dreaming

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Pearl Jam
Jeremy

Not everyone has lovely, nostalgia worthy memories of high school. I didn’t. Ahhh, I once tried to speak too. Actually more than once. This song really opened my eyes and made me realize, I didn’t wanna end up like that. So if we’re talking about not only life changing but life saving songs. This would be one of those.

Tori Amos
Crucify

I was, wow, so overwhelmed when I listened to this song for the first time. It was like, here, someone is telling, in a way, the story of my life. I know many many people feel the same way about this song. But damn, it was a really soul baring experience listening to it for the first time. I just hang on to every phrase, every lyric until the end of the song.


 
Radiohead
Creep

Again, I was here thinking “Finally! Someone speaking for us” haha. No, really, I love the disinterested mood of this song, I thought, “Hey, maybe being a creep isn’t all that bad”. It’s good to realize you’re not the only one. Sorry but in the little asshole of the world where I live, almost 99% of the kids ages 15-19 are pretty much the same. I don’t need to please all the “fucking special” people. So, I take this song as a personal anthem. It’s probably the only song I carry like “MINE” in this list.

Nirvana
Lithium

I just, Nirvana is probably the band that has changed my life more than any other in here. It’s hard to explain the feeling I get from this song, it’s kinda like with “Creep”. “We’re weird, we’re rejects, we’re a bit fucking crazy, and we don’t give a shit”.  For some people the lyrics don’t make any sense. And maybe they don’t. They’re all a bunch of phrases of uninterested self-loathing that couldn’t make more sense to me.

RENT
Seasons Of Love

Oh yeah, again, the lameness of being saved by a Broadway musical. See, I’m not the only one. You can’t imagine all the suicidal, terminal, troubled, pessimistic and depressive people whose lives have been changed by this fucking Broadway musical. Again, this is an indescribable feeling. Just listening to this song once, ONCE, and I felt all my problems were solved, that everything was easy, that life was worth a damn. I thought; if people with AIDS, people who live in the street, people recovering from drug addictions, can be happy, why the fuck can’t I? And for a moment, I was. Completely happy. Thanks to this fucking Broadway musical. I don’t know if you all believe in destiny, but, I think finding this wonderful musical, thanks to various signs of the world, God, the universe, whatever you believe in, is definitely one of the BEST things that have happened to my life. Cause, RENT, RENT is love, is death, it’s happiness, it’s struggle, RENT is fucking LIFE. And it just fills you with it. No other road, no other way, no day but today. Of course, situations have changed since 2005. My life has. My view on life has. And I’m not all cheery and happy all the time. But I know, I can always listen to this song, and it will always keep my feet on the ground and a smile in my face. And there’s no greater feeling than that.

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group.

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Sweden has a popular rock scene with a lot of their artists beginning to gain popularity in other countries. I have reached out to our Swedish Buzznet friends to ask them about their favorite band from the country. Here is who each of them decided on as well as their explanation why.

Top ten bands from Sweden

Blindside (Suggested by ullispaint.buzznet.com)

Because they are amazing live and their songs speaks to me.


Katatonia (Suggested by sweetrazorblade.buzznet.com)

Their music combined with the singer's voice is gorgeous and heartbreaking.


Kent (Suggested by inzany.buzznet.com)

They have really amazing, emotional, meaningful lyrics, set to awesome music, that anyone can like.

Mando Diao (Suggested by liw.buzznet.com)

They have great lyrics and I love the singers voice.


Maryslim (Suggested by hitmeivebeenbad.buzznet.com)



Millencolin (Suggested by xelmox.buzznet.com)

They have good lyrics and a pretty cool sound.


Mustasch (Suggested by missmurder2.buzznet.com)

Their music is very good and has a special sound. They're awesome live!


Neverstore (Suggested by yourladyofsorrow.buzznet.com)

I like them cause they don't care what other people think of them, they just play the music they enjoy and are happy if people like them.


Sahara Hotnights (Suggested by bedshaped.buzznet.com)


With great and fun music and a touch of pure girlpower you can't go wrong!


Sonic Sydicate (Suggested by maxmara.buzznet.com)

They're amazing and they've got their own style.

Who's your favorite band from Sweden? Post your answer in the comments!