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I have faith in fortune cookies. I know they’re just random messages picked by random people after ordering Chinese food but I’m sorta convinced that the fortune I pick is “meant” for me. I invite the serendipitious wisdom into my life! Unless, of course, it doesn’t apply and them I’m like, “stupid cookie!”

Tonight I ordered some Chinese food and picked up the first cookie I looked at (there were two in the bag). I instantly connected with it, as I do with every fortune cookie I see first. This was my cookie.

Upon opening, there were 5 fortunes in there! Nice! So this is what’s in store for me….

• Now is the time to call loved ones at a distance. Share your news.
• You would do well to work as a team in the coming week.
• Take no risks with your reputation (er, let’s forget this one).
• Reaffirm your faith in financial plans – make a budget.
• You will be showered with good luck tomorrow!

So, I’ll keep you posted.

Wanna see Big Boi for free tomorrow night? He’s doing a free show at Center Stage at 8pm tomorrow. All you gotta do it pretend you’re still in college and text “your school’s code” (or the nearest one to you) to 44144. From Big Boi’s website:

Claim your free ticket now by texting your school’s code to 44144

• University of Georgia: Text UGA
• Georgia State: Text GSU
• Georgia Tech: Text GATECH
• Kennesaw State University: Text OWLS
• Emory University: Text EMORY
• Morehouse College: Text AUC
• Spelman College: Text AUC
• Clark Atlanta University: Text AUC

*Students at other Atlanta area schools also eligible. Text closest school to claim tickets

Here is the line up for Coachella 2011. It’s pretty amazing. Here are some highlights:

Cee Lo Green
Robyn
Crystal Castles
Ariel Pink 
!!!
Arcade Fire
The Kills
The London Suede (whaaa?)
Scissor Sisters
New Pornographers
Duran Duran
PJ Harvey
Death From Above 1979
Chromeo
The Presets

And a shit ton more!

Oh my god, if you do nothing else today – or this month – watch this video. It’s the January episode of kyle.tv! Le Sexoflex at the Dollywood Auditions!

Suggest the next episode of kyle.tv!

These guys are a folk band from my hometown of Chicago, Illinois. They generally play shows throughout the Midwest and aren’t really well known outside of those states. Notably, they played the 2007 and 2008 SXSW Music Festival and were featured in a Pabst Blue Ribbon advertisement in The Onion. Maps & Atlases have two official EPs out and they released their full length LP entitled Perch Patchwork in June of 2010.

Here’s a track off their LP! Dig it!

We’re halfway through January but still have some great shows coming up. Here’s where you’ll find me.

• (Washed Out at Drunken Unicorn– originally scheduled tonight moved to 2/10!)
• No Age – 21 JAN 2011 at the Drunken Unicorn
• Little Dragon – 25 JAN 2011 at the Masquerade
• Waaves and Best Coast – 28 JAN 2011 at the 40 Watt (Athens)
• Yo La Tengo – 28 JAN 2011 at the Variety
• Liz Phair – 29 JAN 2011 at the Variety
• Soulphonics and Ruby Velle – 29 JAN 2011 at the Earl

Okay, not really… but I am featured in their “Creative Eye” section. Give it a read!

SCOUT: Your first memory making video?
Kyle: Until PJ Harvey changed my life, I’d only made videos on my mobile phone that I was sure to delete right afterwards.