Have you ever seen the movie Traffic?
You know, the one where Michael
Douglas plays the head of the DEA, and
Bencio Del Toro plays an uncorrupt
Mexican Cop, that's believable. See, I
have this juvenile habit of comparing
every little human emotion and situation
to movies because they are so realistic!
Seeing that movie made me never ever,
ever want to go to Mexico, but hey,
that's just me. Let's face it. Mexico
doesn't have the best reputation. Between
the police corruption, not to mention
drug cartels and the awesome water
supply they are known for having it just
doesn’t sound like a good time to me. I
remember when I was younger how my
mother would tell me “If you're in
Mexico don't drink the water!” Growing
up in New York, I just assumed she was
talking about Mexico, New York I just
assumed they had really bad city water or
something I had no idea. Honestly, when
is a 12-year-old kid going to go to
Mexico and still be able to make it back
home at sundown for mom's famous
meat loaf? Well I have never been to
Mexico, but that little piece of advice still
You know, the one where Michael
Douglas plays the head of the DEA, and
Bencio Del Toro plays an uncorrupt
Mexican Cop, that's believable. See, I
have this juvenile habit of comparing
every little human emotion and situation
to movies because they are so realistic!
Seeing that movie made me never ever,
ever want to go to Mexico, but hey,
that's just me. Let's face it. Mexico
doesn't have the best reputation. Between
the police corruption, not to mention
drug cartels and the awesome water
supply they are known for having it just
doesn’t sound like a good time to me. I
remember when I was younger how my
mother would tell me “If you're in
Mexico don't drink the water!” Growing
up in New York, I just assumed she was
talking about Mexico, New York I just
assumed they had really bad city water or
something I had no idea. Honestly, when
is a 12-year-old kid going to go to
Mexico and still be able to make it back
home at sundown for mom's famous
meat loaf? Well I have never been to
Mexico, but that little piece of advice still
sticks with me: "Don't drink the water." I
still haven't made it to Mexico, I mean
I'm 24 and I'm still scared of missing
Mom's Meat Loaf.
I may not have been to Mexico but the
young lads of California's Alesana have.
"It is inexplicably awesome. We have no
idea why, but we are absolutely huge in
Mexico." Shawn Milkie, the vocalist and
guitarist of Alesana explains with a wide
grin as he tapes up in his guitar pedals
behind the State Theatre. He has no
explanation as to how the little band that
originally came from Baltimore could
make it down in Mexico with all
expenses paid. Yes Not only do Alesana
get all flights, hotels, food, and even
clean water while playing sold out shows
in Mexico. "It's crazy there would be like
500 kids standing outside waiting for
doors to open." Milkie explains.
The explanation for all of this and more
is Myspace which, depending on which
side you are on, is either a gift from God
or Satan reincarnated. "It's Myspace
man! American bands are more
accessible to kids down there [Mexico]
still haven't made it to Mexico, I mean
I'm 24 and I'm still scared of missing
Mom's Meat Loaf.
I may not have been to Mexico but the
young lads of California's Alesana have.
"It is inexplicably awesome. We have no
idea why, but we are absolutely huge in
Mexico." Shawn Milkie, the vocalist and
guitarist of Alesana explains with a wide
grin as he tapes up in his guitar pedals
behind the State Theatre. He has no
explanation as to how the little band that
originally came from Baltimore could
make it down in Mexico with all
expenses paid. Yes Not only do Alesana
get all flights, hotels, food, and even
clean water while playing sold out shows
in Mexico. "It's crazy there would be like
500 kids standing outside waiting for
doors to open." Milkie explains.
The explanation for all of this and more
is Myspace which, depending on which
side you are on, is either a gift from God
or Satan reincarnated. "It's Myspace
man! American bands are more
accessible to kids down there [Mexico]
now." Milkie adds. Today it doesn't
matter where the hell you are, you can be
in Antarctica remixing polka traditionals
and fusing them with some Techni-co
and I'm sure there will be someone
somewhere street teaming the fuck out
of you. Whether it be a German
transvestite or a soccer mom in Salt Lake
City, Utah. The point is that Myspace has
blown up and exploited everything,
making the scene unbearable at times but
phenomenal at others.
"It's a weird scene right now." Shawn
says, "I mean look at the tour we are on
now: Us, Mayday Parade, Jonzetta and
As Cities Burn. None of us sound alike,
but kids are coming out." Shawn adds.
Given this isn't your mama's hair metal
scene, although it seems that mullets are
making an all too unsettling come back,
but don't let uncle Cletus grow that
retched thing back quite yet. The scene's
not as clique-y as it once was. No one
gets their ass kicked for wearing an Iron
Maiden shirt to a Green Day show. Or an
Underoath show at that. You may get a
few glares, but last time I checked looks
didn't kill. However for your own
personal reference, it's still
matter where the hell you are, you can be
in Antarctica remixing polka traditionals
and fusing them with some Techni-co
and I'm sure there will be someone
somewhere street teaming the fuck out
of you. Whether it be a German
transvestite or a soccer mom in Salt Lake
City, Utah. The point is that Myspace has
blown up and exploited everything,
making the scene unbearable at times but
phenomenal at others.
"It's a weird scene right now." Shawn
says, "I mean look at the tour we are on
now: Us, Mayday Parade, Jonzetta and
As Cities Burn. None of us sound alike,
but kids are coming out." Shawn adds.
Given this isn't your mama's hair metal
scene, although it seems that mullets are
making an all too unsettling come back,
but don't let uncle Cletus grow that
retched thing back quite yet. The scene's
not as clique-y as it once was. No one
gets their ass kicked for wearing an Iron
Maiden shirt to a Green Day show. Or an
Underoath show at that. You may get a
few glares, but last time I checked looks
didn't kill. However for your own
personal reference, it's still