About Mia

Former music and pop culture blogger, couch to 5k podcaster, animal enthusiast.

Damon Albarn Performs “Apple Carts” on Jools Holland

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Mia

Damon Albarn’s pretty man-boy face only makes this rendition of “Apple Carts” more beautifully sad and perfect.

Whip My Pop Episode 7 – Shit is Getting Weird

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Mia

I produce this video for AfterEllen.com but figured, hey, why not spread the love/weirdness? This episode features a cameo from my pal Bashley who reminds us that sometimes even the pretty people are vatos locos forever. You can read her funny ass stuff over at StraightLesbian.com and follow her on Twitter over heeya. Also, Butter Dance.

MEN “Make Him Pay” Hot Disco Realness

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mia

I am FEELIN’ this! MEN‘s new EP comes out next week – word to all of our mothers.

6 Year Old “Piano Man” Will Make You Smile

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mia

He’s 6 years old with some form of Autism and plays the piano better than I ever could.

All this time I’ve tried blaming my inability to play popular instruments on my small hands. I guess I need to stop using that excuse.

Lambchop, Talib Kweli, Electric Guest and More: The Chicago Venue Menu for April 23-29

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Mia

It’s another week of great shows and today also happens to be my birthday! By some miracle of Betty Ford, I did not spend any portion of my weekend throwing up, passed out on a bathroom floor or sobbing into a bag of flaming hot Cheetos. A total winner of a birthday!

You can download The Venue Menu Podcast for April 23-29 right here (right click “save as”) or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes.

Monday Picks:

Acid Mother’s Temple @ Empty Bottle

Eric Hutchinson with Anya Marina @ Lincoln Hall