Who’s cool and who’s not? Every year, NME has the answer!

And this year, our dear Meg tops the list at No. 30. Too low for you? Here’s something exciting. NME is giving fans the chance to vote for themselves and create their own list at www.nme.com/coollist.

From the duo’s MySpace:

White Stripes film new video and record three original songs

The White Stripes have just filmed an exciting new video and recorded three never before heard original songs (with a special collaboration) and one unique new version of a song from their latest album “Icky Thump”.

Stay tuned for more details about release dates of the songs and the premiere of the video!

So exciting, it will run for 50 years!

Two interviews from a couple of months ago. Thanks to Wendy Holman who sent them yonks earlier but it was me to blame for not checking the mail regularly.

MTVU: Backstage Pass
Backstage Pass or philosophy class? Jack and Meg explain their theories behind performing a great live show, creating a clever music video and giving their fans more than just music.
Link: http://www.mtvu.com/video/?id=1567222&vid=169349

ABC News
The White Stripes Tell All - Meg and Jack White discuss their influences, passions and future direction.
Link: http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3704795

“Guess what gift you’re supposed to give on a 10th anniversary? Aluminium!” — Amber Easby

Well folks, a decade seems like only yesterday. Who would have thought?

Anyhoo, the band has just launched an extensive archive of their merchandise and posters collection with accompanying commentaries and ancedotes. Check it out over at: http://www.whitestripes.com/archive/archive.html

For photography enthusiasts who own the limited Meg “Diana” and Jack “Holga” lomo cams, you can submit your photos to the official website too! Get clicking!

It’s been a long time I get this site updated.

Not much to report at the moment except the backend of the site has gone through a major rehaul, thanks to Angela of Audioreload.com.

Keep the flames a-burnin’,
Lennat

“The tricks of today are the truths of tomorrow.” - Man Ray

X XV MMVII

Hey guys,

This is not White Stripes related, but a post to help out my good friends Le Chat Noir. They recently went on a tour in Italy. What was supposedly dandy became a nightmare when Eileen and Teddy got their gear and personal belongings (worth 15000GBP) nicked enroute to Rome before their second gig of the tour.

Here’s a list of what’s stolen:

» Dipinto Mach IV Guitar, candy red with white racing stripes, altered pickup in bridge position.
» X2 Digital Wireless system
» Boss Blues Driver, Mohomods sticker, green LED
» MXR Micro Amp
» Diago Powerstation, UK plug
» Electroharmonix POG, dirty, US adapter, CD tray stuck over knobs to prevent dust
» Ebtech by Morley Hum Eliminator
» Ashdown ABM EVO-II 500 bass amp head
» Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah pedal
» Set of Meinl Raker cymbals (14″ hi hats, 18″ crash, 17″ crash, 20″ ride)
» Premier Artist Series Brass 14″ snare
» EV N/D767 Microphone - slightly rusted top

If any of you own(ed) an instrument at any/some point of your life, you’d know losing your gear is not a joke. If you see the forementioned turning up anywhere (pawn shops, eBay, anything), do give a shout out.

Otherwise, the band still has a string of tour dates in November, and they are prepping for new gear within their means for the shows. If you are keen to help out and at the same time own an album of great music, place an order for Le Chat Noir’s latest album DEADWOOD over at their MySpace. Every album sale adds up. You can keep rock ‘n’ roll alive that way.