Wondering what that pic above is of? Well, it’s a preview of the best dress I’ve seen all year, worn by the girl in the best ever makeover I’ve seen all year. Click here to see who.

SPIN.com has posted the first pictures of the new JOY DIVISION ZUNE that is preloaded with the new Joy Division documentary. OMG DO WANT!!!!!!!!!!

Albert Hammond Jr.’s new album, ?Como Te Llama?, comes out on July 9th, but you can stream a quicktime version of his new single “GfC” right over…. here And you can post your photo on Albert’s website.

After the Daily Mail in the UK suggested that a girl killed herself because she was a fan of My Chemical Romance, those industrious fans did a peaceful protest outside of the DM’s offices AND set up ThankYouMCR.net, a site dedicated to commemorating the positive influence MCR has had on it’s fans. Warners should submit the positive influence MCR has had on it’s label’s finances.

Being basically a midget, I was unable to get to the front of the stage at Mercury Lounge last night to take pictures of Cursive (not that the video of Tim doing Karaoke wasn’t enough to quench your thirst), but this dude got amazing shots that are worth checking out.

BrooklynVegan has info on the Sigur Ros ‘ MOMA show. I definitely would LOVE to see that. Lastnight I had a dream that Ryan McGuinleyface and I fell in love. It was weird. I don’t even remember what he looked like in my dream, but I think he looked like Devandra.

Catherine Wheel’s singer, Rob Dickenson, is going on the road, releasing new material, and doing some shows with tons of CW in the set list. YAY!

Are things still monumental when you’re expecting them to happen? For instance, back in 2002 when I was seeing My Chemical Romance at small clubs with like 10 people, I always knew they would eventually be playing Madison Square Garden. I really had no doubt in my mind about it. So when they played last night, headlining a sold out show at MSG, was I surprised? No. Was I proud? You bet.

I was also beaming with pride while watching my very dear friend Matt Rubano on stage playing bass in his band Taking Back Sunday. Like a series of synchronized explosives on stage, I don’t think I’ve ever seen them play a better sounding and more energetic show. You could tell, that with out a doubt, the band was proud to be there. Fuck, they’d be ridiculous not to be.

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We’re probably not going to be recovering anytime soon from last night’s book release party for my newest book, the Pocket Karaoke. I’m hungover as sin and dying.

The night started off with just me, my bf Brandon, and my friends Matt, Casey, and Sarah hanging out at my apt, listening to Wilco and drinking CokeZero and Champagne… cos that’s how we roll. Then Matt Rubano came over and brought my purse (which i had accidently left at Frank’s restaurant earlier in the day). He said the best thing about the East Village is that nobody even notices when you’re walking around with a purse, so he’s had it with him the whole day. I fully expect to find some dodgy purchases on my credit card. Mikey Way and his wife Alicia showed up shortly after and we all drank more and more champagne. My buddy Vin showed up and downed a bottle of red wine in 10 minutes.

NOW THAT’S HOW YOU PREGAME!

Rock star mug shots & karaoke after the jump!
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