First, the bad:
Steven Page is leaving Barenaked Ladies. Perhaps it has finally occurred to him that he is a bloke who is often dressed? Will miss his voice. Am trepidacious about his upcoming “solo” career, even though he’s incredibly talented.
And now the good news: Stillman (aka Chaz) had one of his songs featured at isound. This is an older one, but it’s the one who got him a contract. Check it out here:
http://www.isound.com/stillman
You can also listen to other songs on his myspace page. I recommend “The Thaw.” If/when he ever puts up the song about our summer together, I’ll let you know.
Chaz at work
Also, we can rejoice because Michael Cera has agreed to do the Arrested Development movie. There’s always money in the banana stand!
Barenaked Ladies was my first favorite band, and I still love them to bits. Stephen Page will always be my favorite geeky-chubby-silver-tongued song-meister, no matter what Colin Meloy or Ben Gibbard bring to the table. That said… I don’t know if he can carry a solo act. We shall see. Thanks for the info!