The can of Pabst Blue Ribbon IS half FULL! You attract more slutty groupies with PBR than with vinegar! If at first you don’t succeed, have another Pabst! If it simultaneously fits on a fridge magnet AND makes your life better then bring it on! Nuggets of wisdom passed from person to person have helped the human race move from sloppy amoebas to the guitar-slinging heathens we are today.
Welcome to the new weekly Uncensored Interview feature! In 2009 “Sound Advice” will exhume hope from the hovels of indie culture. Self promotion, positivity and optimism don’t exactly epitomize the indie rock attitude, but great ideas can not be suppressed. Even getting high, being ironic and growing a finely manicured mustache can be a beacon of light in the murky fog of life. To illustrate, let’s kick this whole thing off with a look back at some of the best nuggets of 2008.
5. Hello Tokyo reminded us to have compassion for those we don’t understand, and part of that compassion is by offering a bong hit.
4. The Architects exemplify the all important idea of “Know Thyself.”
3. Hell hath no wrath like a woman scorned. Take it from Dead Confederate.
2. Alina Simone has some wise words about creating a vision and having standards. Like Anthony Robbins says, “Any time you want to make a change, the first thing you must do is raise your standards.”
1. One of the best pieces of wisdom from 2008 comes from Joseph Arthur, who speaks of the importance of acceptance.
I still don’t understand the love affair with PBR. The Beast should really be the hipster drink of choice.