Monthly Archives: December 2013

Dec 2

The New Ms. Marvel - Muslim, Pakistani, AWESOME

This has been a long time coming. It’s been probably so long this piece of information isn’t news at all, but I’d nevertheless wish to speak about the geektastic project Marvel has in its works.

You have heard it. Carol Danvers has graduated from the Ms. Marvel moniker, gotten a costume change and a short cut, kicking supervillain ass under the name Captain Marvel. What this means is that the Ms. Marvel persona remains open for anyone willing to don a mask and trade punches in alleyways. And Marvel has the perfect person for the job.

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Dec 1

Song for Sunday: Bastille covers “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus

I have a weird fascination with bad songs, which are covered by capable musicians. It just proves that talent can take something as obvious, irritating or plain dumb as Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” - a really bad song, not really because of its lyrical content (filled with grammatical blasphemies as it is), but because how unsuitable for Miley’s voice it is along with the general cocky attitude.

In Bastille’s hands, the song finds a melancholic lull from front man Dan Smith’s gorgeous, tortured raspy voice and the edge from Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” sample in the beginning. Plus, the fact Bastille’s British lends the cover much needed class to counter the lyrics. Of course, I’m leaving out the best surprise towards the end… Just so I know you will be listening.

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