So I was sitting in bed Sunday morning, yes strange (I’m never up until Sunday afternoon generally) and I was looking online like what the hell am I going to do Miz Metro Mondayz on this week, and in my myspace surfing on Santogold’s page and i saw M.I.A’s profile pic, and was like what the hell does she have on- shes glowing (quite literally). I clicked on her profile picture, and there was a photo album entitled “MOMA , THIS IS WHAT THE BLOGS SHOULD SHOW U!!!!!” and I was like word, I’ll post that on the blog- making my Sunday a whole lot easier. So in MIA’s own words, the pictures from her very own album with her subtitles. I did a little research on the show, and she performed at this big fancy benefit at MOMA sharing the bill with Mos Def earlier this month, apparently the cheapest ticket was $250- so I don’t know if the “SUM LIFE” background was a little commentary on her crowd, but M.I.A is definitely more then just a musical artist, she is a multi-media artist in her own way. There she glows, in more ways then one.

“THE WORLD SHOULD VOTE FOR THE U.S PRESIDENT ! ” ( Reads on her Myspace page heading)

“MY HAND MADE DRESS, IS THE FUTURE, THIS IS WHAT IM DOING RIGHT NOW”

“THIS IS WHAT THE BLOGS SHOULD TALK ABOUT, THAT’S WHY THERE IS SO LITTLE CREATIVITY IN ART AND MUSIC!”

“SUM FUCKING LIFE, THIS IS THE BACKDROP TO MY SHOW I DESIGNED JUST FOR THIS SHOW!”

“A LIGHT EXPERIENC3″

check her out at: http://www.myspace.com/mia

or her very energetic website: www.miauk.com

So in the off chance that you actually see this MIA, someone was listening : )

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Next up is SHOWPAPER:

“SHOWPAPER is a FREE bi-weekly print-only publication which aims to list and promote all ages DIY shows in the NYC and tri-state area. We try to spread the word about shows that would otherwise slip under the radar, and the all ages scene in general. Each issue also features a full color piece of art by a contemporary artist. Look for it in your local record store/gallery/café/pizza place/etc.”

If you have an ALL AGES show you’d like to list or if you would like your art featured in the publication, get in touch with them via email at: showpaper@gmail.com

Every issue has really awesome original artwork on it, and they are doing a really kick ass art show that is up until July 4th info below:

FULL COLOR DISTRO: Showpaper art show – Up till July 4th!!

SHOWPAPER presents: Full Color Distro @ The ARM Gallery

Full Color Distro is a group art show celebrating the one year anniversary of our all-ages print-only music-listings publication! This show brings together a mix of up-and-coming and established artists we love who share our passion for community-oriented music and art. The show features a huge mural by Maya Hayuk along with paintings, photographs, and other works by these artists:

Ben Jones (Paper Rad)
Tod Seelie (Suckapants)
PFFR (creators of Wonder Showzen)
Aron Wahl (Big A little a)
Mike Force
Marissa Paternostor (Screaming Females)
Preston Spurloc
Susan Bell
Jason Eisner
Nick Chatfield Taylor
Preston Spurlock
Narwhalz of Sound

All these artists’ great pieces will be up until July 4th, and can be seen (and purchased!) Mon-Fri from 12-6pm. Feel free to drop by and check it all out!

The Arm is a letterpress studio and art gallery at 281 N. 7 St. between Havermeyer and Meeker in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Just take the L to Bedford and walk a few blocks East!

You can also find all the artwork online @ The Showpaper FlickR

Ben Jones-Smoke All Day, 2007

Aron Wahl- Last Day Ever

Mike Force-Mind Castle

to see the rest of the pictures on flicker click here

Thats all for now.
be sure to check out myspace.com/mizmetroto stay updated on all things Miz

Much love-

Laura O a la Miz Metro

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