Top 10 Countdown: December 21, 2013

Second last countdown before 2014, let's rock kids!

10. The Swellers - Got Social
Last week: NEW!

9. A Day To Remember - Right Back At It Again
Last week: NEW!

8. Polar Bear Club - Blood Balloon
Last week: 9.

7. Fall Out Boy - Where Did The Party Go?
Last week: 7.

6. State Champs - Hard To Please
Last week: 3.

5. City Lights - See You At The Top
Last week: 8.

4. Zebrahead - Sirens
Last week: 5.

3. July - What We Signed Up For
Last week: 4.

2. Sleeping With Sirens Feat. Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) - Congratulations
Last week: 1.

1. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - Haters Gonna Hate
Last week: 2.

Special: Top 10 Christmas Music Video's

We know the songs, but what exactly are the best Christmas music videos out there to watch this holiday season? Well it's a good thing I'm around to point you in the right direction. Below is this weeks special... The Top 10 Christmas themed music videos...

10. All These Lights - Christmas Wish

Why: Okay, I'm a bit biased given I was present at the filming of this music video, but all that said this is still a fun video. The guys in All These Lights are clearly having a blast shooting their first video, and the crowd is obviously into it as well, I know because I was there. Have I mentioned that yet?

9. Set It Off - This Christmas (I'll Burn It To The Ground)

Why: This video was just released a couple weeks ago and admittedly at first I was left cringing wondering why glow in the dark scorpions have anything to do with Christmas. But as you continue watching and listen to the words of the song, it really is a refreshing break from all the Christmas love songs and gives you that Nightmare Before Christmas feeling especially when the snake is climbing on the tree.

8. Taking Back Sunday - 12 Days Of Christmas

Why: Granted this is one of the weirder videos on the list, and really most scenes aren't very Christmas-y. What it does have is a nice shot of nostalgia with the 80's animation style and is really just a pleasure to watch. Not to mention the song itself is hilarious, and the visuals itself make it a treat to all your senses... Well most... If only you could smell that mustached tree...

7. New Found Glory - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Why: I really should rename this list "holiday" music videos but really I don't get offended to that kind of stuff. The same would go for New Found Glory seeing as how half their members are Jewish. Though to be fair they do have some Hanukkah fun in this video on top of the Christmas cheer, they even a brief shout out to those celebrating Kwanzaa (keep it real). But mostly NFG is just having a good time decorating and destroying their studio.

6. Patent Pending - She's A Ho-Ho-Ho, Merry Christmas

Why: 2007 seems like so long ago doesn't it? This is before Patent Pending's original singer left but Joe still gets a verse so if you're used to recent Patent Pending that will give you some familiarity. The video itself has the guys, and even Santa!, getting a nice gift in the form of a ho-ho-ho who will just about always give it up thanks to her past. Though Patent Pending goes all A Christmas Carol on her to try to get her to change her ways.

5. The Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)

Why: Everyone's got time for Classic Punk Rock around the holidays right? Punk Rock was born in The Ramones instruments and it's a gift they brought to Christmas with this 3 cord power song accompanied by a video about a couple that just can't stop fighting over the holidays... And even when they do, a red scarf is quick to restart the fighting, no matter how much The Ramones plead.

4. Fighting For Ithaca - Partying With Santa

Why: FFI was signed to follow in Marianas Trench's footsteps at 604 Records, and although that is yet to happen they did put out a really cool Christmas video where Santa unknowingly slides down the chimney in the middle of a party and decided that the kids of the world don't appreciate him enough so he's going to spend Christmas partying with some Canadian musicians. The only thing that keeps this from being higher is that you can see the pillow in Santa's jacket... Tisk tisk.

3. All Time Low - Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass!

Why: It's got everything a good Christmas video should have... Bad dancing: Check. Mistletoe: Check. Crotch Stockings: Check. Romance: Check. Cursing: Check. A Muppet: Check.

2. Real Friends - I Had A Heart

Why: At first it doesn't seem like much, but if you really listen and watch you'll find that the video compliments the song perfectly. As a man struggles to deal with the difficulty of losing someone over the holidays to another man. The raw emotion of this video is felt in every frame and you'll soon realize after watching that not everyone has a Merry Christmas and we should be thankful for what we do have.

1. A Day To Remember - Right Where You Want Me To Be

Why: Now this is the ultimate Christmas party video. The boys in ADTR all wear various Christmas outfits while playing in front of a wrapping paper background with friends and decorations around them before they hit the presents and the egg nog hard... Wait Santa doesn't have egg nog... Wait is that even Santa?

(Christmas!) Song of the day: December 19, 2013

(Christmas!) Song of the day: December 19, 2013:

Taylor Swift - Last Christmas

Off the EP "Taylor Swift's Holiday Collection" out now

iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/taylor-swift-holiday-collection/id296552366

(Christmas!) Song of the day: December 18, 2013

Christmas Song of the Day: December 18, 2013:

Saosin - Mookies Last Christmas

Off the album "A Santa Cause: Punk Rock Christmas" out now

Purchase link: http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,6514694,00.html

Comic Shop Corner: December 18, 2013

Last chance to get comics to put under you tree this December 24th! Let's take a look at what you can gift...

Dark Horse Comics

Itty Bitty Hellboy #4

It had to happen. It was unavoidable. Sooner or later, we all end up there. That's right! It's time to visit our friend who lives underwater! Let's go hang out with Abe Sapien! Are Hellboy and his pals underwater by choice? Or did something more sinister send them to the cold, lagoony depths? We know one thing: Abe does not mind the company! And where is Lobster Johnson during this visit? When all is said and done, sometimes a beach party is the best way to go... Even if you happen to be in the swamp. This concludes the miniseries written and drawn by the Tiny Titans team of Baltazar and Franco.

Also available: Ghost #1, Star Wars Legacy II #10, The Strain, The Fall #6, Dark Horse Presents #31, Buzzkill #4, B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth #114, and many more!

DC Comics

Supergirl #26

Following the stunning conclusion of 'Krypton Returns,' Supergirl arrives back on Earth with a new mission and a clearer understanding of her place in the universe. But a striking new prepares to welcome Supergirl home: LOBO! What could the mysterious new character want from Supergirl? Find out as the hot new creative team of writer Tony Bedard (Green Lantern: New Guardians) and artist Yildiray Cinar (Earth 2) launch Supergirl into the next stage of her life in the DC Universe!

Also available: Harley Quinn #1, Wonder Woman #26, Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion #3, Green Lantern: New Guardians #26, Teen Titans Go! #1, Animal Man #26, Batman '66 #6, Birds Of Prey #26, Justice League Of America's Vibe #10, and many more!

IDW Publishing

The Illegitimates #1

Jack Steele: World renowned agent of Olympus, super-spy, debonair, lover of ladies, man-slut. While facing off with his arch-nemesis, Viktor Dannikor, Steele faces his biggest defeat, but who will take his place? Olympus scrambles to find not one, but five newbie agents to fill the void and, unbeknownst to them, they share a common thread. Can these five strangers embrace their fates and come together to save the world? They are THE ILLEGITIMATES! And if you called them bastards.... you'd be absolutely right!

Also available: Locke & Key Alpha #2, Transformers Robots In Disguise #24, KISS Kids #4, My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic #14, Mr. Peabody & Sherman #2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #29, Ben 10 #2, Transformers Regeneration One #97 Sinister Dexter #1 and many more!

Image Comics

Sex #9

Joe Casey might not be Image's most well known writer thanks to Robert Kirkman, but I think Image would agree he is their darling. Between Sex and Bounce he has 2 of the publishers hottest books not to mention his work on Catalyst Comix and Haunt. For those reading Sex, we know you're all wondering-what was life like in Saturn City in the glorious heyday of the Armored Saint? Find out this issue in a special flashback sequence drawn by Morgan Jeske (Change)! An orgy of action! Secrets revealed! Onions peeled! Don't miss this issue!

Also available: Black Science #2, Saga #17, Zero #4, Mind The Gap #16, Bounce #8, Witchblade #171, East Of West #8, Umbral #2, Revival #16, Pretty Deadly #3, Ten Grand #6, Voice In The Dark #2, and many more!

Marvel Comics

Thunderbolts Annual 2013 #1

The Thunderbolts' new mission? KILL DOCTOR STRANGE. Of course, they're gonna need a pretty special arsenal for that. "Thrilling Adventure Hour" creators Ben Acker & Ben Blacker take Deadpool, Elektra, The Punisher, Red Hulk, and Venom on a whirlwind tour of the Marvel Magicverse! This is Thunderbolts first annual in years!

Also available: Avengers Assemble #22, Longshot Saves The Marvel Universe #4, All-New X-Men #20, Thor: God Of Thunder #16, Superior Spider-Man #24, Fantastic Four #15, Cataclysm Ultimate X-Men #2, Young Avengers #14, Scarlet Spider #25, Daredevil #34, Uncanny X-Force #15, Deadpool #21, Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #8, Secret Avengers #13, X-Men #8, Indestructible Hulk #17, Uncanny Avengers #15, FF #15, and many more!

Spotlight


Comixtribe: The Red Ten #5

Comixtribe returns with another issue of their great series The Red Ten, a retelling of the classic Agatha Christie novel "And Then There Were None" except it's added a superhero twist. When a superhero is violently murdered her former Justice League-esque teammates must discover who did it before it's too late and the body count is starting to pile up... And then there were six. The first half of The Red Ten maxi-series comes to a bloody conclusion with one more 'hero' paying the ultimate price. Prepare yourself for the biggest shocker yet, as readers finally learn the answer to the question they've all been waiting for - who killed Red?

(Christmas!) Song of the day: December 16, 2013

(Christmas!) Song of the day: December 16, 2013:

The Summer Set - This Christmas

Off the album "Punk Goes Christmas" out now

iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/punk-goes-christmas/id730429433

Special: Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas

I know! We're less than 2 weeks away from Christmas and you still aren't done your shopping! Isn't it the worst!? But good thing Jolly Ol' Donny Claus is here to save you with this top 10 list. So just sit back and relax since I got the 10 best Christmas gift ideas only 1 click away.

10. Housewares

We all have that one person on our list, living on their own for the first time who's just a little bit lazy... Well good news! You can get them these handy dandy Wind-Up Salt and Pepper Shakers. People never think of the little things when they move out, so save your friend the embarrassment of having a first date ask them to pass the salt and having them pull out a box. With these your friend simply has to wind it up and the salt will walk itself over, this guarantees a score at the end of the date!

link: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wind-up-salt-and-pepper-robots?utm_medium=shopping+sites&utm_source=gifts&utm_campaign=18552

9. Drinkware

Now if the people on your list are anything like me, the idea of coasters are a foreign thing. Though after a couple rings on their new furniture they'll change their tune. Though constantly using napkins and paper towels is wasteful, so I personally use my dad's old records... Your Beatles, your Pink Floyd's and others finally have a practical use! But what happens when after a couple ragers your records are in bad shape and the people at the vinyl stores want over $20 for a coaster! We have some nice fake record coasters for you for under $5.

link: http://www.perpetualkid.com/classic-rock-album-coasters.aspx?utm_source=gdc&utm_medium=cse&utm_content=CSTR-1148-XX&utm_campaign=gdccse

8. Pet Supplies

You have a crazy cat lady on your list do you? Well look no further than #8. Pet lovers rejoice, especially musically inclined pet owners who want their pet to learn an instrument so they can make a butt load of money. Look at those Chipmunks they are probably getting tail every night! And now your friend's cat can too with this DJ Scratching area. Watch the incredible transformation as Mr. Buttons turns himself into MC Buttons!

link: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/dj-cat-scratching-pad?utm_medium=shopping+sites&utm_source=gifts&utm_campaign=21356

7. Stationary

Stationary is an underrated but extremely useful gift to get for Christmas. Sure most kids aren't lining up outside Staples to get the new hottest HB Pencils on the market but as an adult you need those pencils... Whether it's for tax purposes, your work or pleasure you need writing utensils. But what do you do after you write on paper? You don't just leave it unsecured, no, your crazy aunt might come over and open a window ruining your hard work. The safe bet is to place this handy paperweight down. It's incredibly stylish for the Facebook lover and the explosion enthusiast you're shopping for. So don't hesitate and click the link so you can drop this f-bomb down on your loose pages today.

link: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/f-bomb-paperweight?utm_medium=shopping+sites&utm_source=gifts&utm_campaign=20409

6. Medication

This time of year everyone could use some Halls or Fisherman's Friend in their stocking. But for that extra special person, the extra mile might be needed, especially if this person suffers from unlucky-itis. It's a strange virus and no one quite knows how they got it, but for those that are down on their luck they need an extra pick me up around the holidays. Not everyone can have an Irish girlfriend like me, so when your significant other fails to bring you lucky charms, you have this handy herbal treatment to turn that frown upside down. That's right it's a 4 leaf clover which is GUARANTEED to bring you instant luck (I nay be using guaranteed a bit frivolously).

link: http://www.vat19.com/dvds/lucky-four-leaf-clover.cfm

5. Musical Instruments

Though there are thousands of different hobbies one can have, the most common one is a love for music, now although there are different directions to take this hobby, the most common and accepted form is to make music yourself on an instrument of you choice... And what better instrument to get then a personally customized ukulele! Make sure that all your friends are the best looking folks to ever strum one of these under-appreciated string instruments. Though that's not saying much since they are usually played by fat Hawaiians

link: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/make-your-own-ukulele-kit?utm_medium=shopping+sites&utm_source=gifts&utm_campaign=17304

4. Gadgets

We all have that one friend... You know the one super nerdy, super weird, loves to talk about all things Star Wars all the while you ponder in your head how they will ever find someone that shares their passion. Well the wait is over, you no longer have to pay someone to hang out with them, nosireebob. You can give them their own personal friend for a fraction of the cost, and you know the best part? It's R2-D2 of Star Wars fame! That's right this little droid is ready to roam around your house aimlessly and best of all it responds to voice commands! Just don't allow them to turn it into a semen disposal unit.

link: http://www.hammacher.com/Product/77944?source=CMPSHOP&cm_ven=CompShop&cm_cat=Gifts&cm_pla=Gifts&cm_ite=77944&utm_source=CompShop&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Gifts&zmam=36352540&zmas=1&zmac=10&zmap=77944

3. Men's Fashion

We all have our suspicions, and I'm a big supporter of getting peace of mind and there is no better way to do that than by asking the questions that need to be asked. Your boyfriend/husband has been out late a couple nights in a row and now you're thinking he's cheating. Sure you can just ASK him but are you gonna believe that sorry sack of shit? Not likely, good thing we have these lie detecting cuff links made in New Jersey from sterling silver (real selling point) to ensure you get all your questions answered honestly without him even knowing.

link: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/lie-detector-cufflinks?utm_medium=shopping+sites&utm_source=gifts&utm_campaign=20827

2. Electronics

Stop me if you've been here before... You are scuba diving when all of a sudden you get an important e-mail. You'd love to just take your iPad into the water to check it but your wife will kill you if you break another one... Well rest easy there is now waterproof cases for your iPad. Good for every occasion whether you're swimming and gaming or showering while net surfing this is the perfect gift for people who just can't get enough of their iPad!

link: http://gifts.redenvelope.com/productdetail.aspx?cobrand=RED&pid=30077958&ssid=4&REF=REDFeedGiftscom&clickid=e3e8ee620fa7ff40c47d88696d6520bc&CA_6C15C=1803991825

1. Real Estate

Now I know what you're thinking... Woah woah Donny, I'm not Scrooge McDuck. I can't afford to buy someone property for Christmas! And although understandable reasoning what if I told you I could get you an acre of property for under $30... What's the catch right? No catch. Best of all this acre is in an untapped area that is sure to be booming in the next few years... That's right THE MOON! For the low price of $29.99 you can get all your loved ones an acre on the moon!

link: http://www.lunarland.com/gift-packages.html