Monday, July 24, 2006

Anne of iTunes?

Missing my twice weekly train ride and happy to have finally found speakers for my work computer, I spent some time wandering through iTunes tonight. I ended up reading a bio of Idlewild and found out this truly amazing fact-- it's amazing to the point of being unbelievable. I will quote from their bio at length for the full effect: "Drafting Rod's friend and Joy Division enthusiast Phil Scanlon (Born May 21st 1976) to play bass (because he owned one), Idlewild mark one form and start practising in the winter of 1995 in a room so cold all early songs are written with gloves on. (They take their name from the quiet meeting place in Roddy's favourite book at the time, 'Anne of Green Gables')." In case you were wondering, none of the photos on their website feature Roddy with a straw hat and braids; though, it actually might be a good look for him.

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