Hey, everyone, welcome to the Phile for a Monday. How are you? I had a thought over the weekend... Trump signed a stimulus package in the same room Clinton had his package stimulated. I think. Commercials in 2030 will be like... were you or someone you know overly exposed to hand sanitizer, Lysol, or bleach during The 2020 coronavirus pandemic? If so you may be eligible for compensation. Just to clarify, he medical term for injecting disinfectants into the body is called embalming.
Barber shops, nail salons, gyms and a few other businesses reopened in Georgia on Friday as the Republican governor eased a month-long shutdown despite warnings from health experts of a potential new surge of coronavirus infections. As some customers ventured back to these venues, the confirmed number of coronavirus deaths in the United States passed 50,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. Even though limited in scope, the reopenings in Georgia and at least two other states marked a symbolic milestone in the debate raging the United States... and the world... as to how quickly political leaders should lift economically damaging lockdown orders. With deaths and infections still rising in Georgia, many business owners planned to remain closed in spite of Gov. Brian Kemp’s assurance that hospital visits and new cases have leveled off enough for barbers, tattoo artists, massage therapists and personal trainers to return to work with restrictions. Kemp’s timeline to restart the economy proved too ambitious even for President Donald Trump, who said Wednesday he “disagreed strongly” with the fellow Republican’s plan. Without a tried-and-tested action plan for how to pull countries out of coronavirus lockdown, the world is seeing a patchwork of approaches. Schools reopen in one country, stay closed in others; face masks are an obligation here, a simple recommendation there. Kids still attend soccer practice in Sweden while they are not even allowed outside in Spain. In the U.S. state of Georgia, gyms, hair salons and bowling alleys were being allowed to reopen Friday even as American hospitals still heave with virus emergencies. In other parts of the globe, the prospect of a haircut is still weeks away. There is no simple, one-size-fits-all answer. As governments and scientists fumble around, still struggling with so many unknowns, individuals are being left to take potentially life-affecting decisions. In France, for instance, the government is leaving families to decide whether to keep children at home or send them back to class when the nationwide lockdown, in place since March 17th, starts to be eased May 11th. In Spain, parents face a similarly knotty decision: whether to let kids get their first fresh air in weeks when the country starts Sunday to ease the total ban on letting them outside. Even then, they will still have to abide by a “1-1-1” rule: no more than one hour per day, within a few minutes walk of their house and with no more than one supervising adult. “The first day is going to be stressful,” said Eva Novillo, who has been confined with her wife and 7-year-old Ema in Madrid for more than five weeks. “We are going to be hysterical for the kids not to touch anything or not to touch their faces.” The slowing of Spain’s horrific outbreak, which has killed more than 22,500 people, made the prospect of letting kids out feasible. For the first time Friday, Spanish health authorities counted more people recovering from the disease in a 24-hour span than new infections. The imperative to reopen is largely driven by economics, with lockdowns bleeding companies and government coffers of cash. In a trend seen around the globe, roughly 26 million Americans have filed for jobless aid in five weeks, pushing unemployment to levels last seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s and raising the stakes over how and when to ease shutdowns of factories and other businesses. Shutdown hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes in Germany placed empty chairs in streets and squares Friday to highlight their economic suffering. The prospect of sipping wine on a Paris sidewalk also is still far off: French authorities announced that restaurants, bars and cafes won’t reopen before June. For many of the world’s poor, without social safety nets, idling at home or home-schooling kids with online classes are luxuries beyond reach. Even in the world’s wealthiest countries, reopening too much, too fast raises the possibility of new infection spikes that again overwhelm hospital ICUs. Japan initially seemed to have controlled its outbreak by going after clusters of infections. But on Friday, Japanese medical experts issued a stark warning that the country’s emergency medicine resources are reaching breaking point amid dire equipment shortages. The coronavirus has killed more than 190,000 people worldwide, including more than 100,000 in Europe and nearly 50,000 in the United States, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The true numbers are undoubtedly far higher, and new cases are surging in Africa and Latin America as outbreaks subside in some places that were hit earlier. In Muslim communities, the pandemic is casting a shadow over the holy month of Ramadan... marked by daytime fasting, overnight festivities and communal prayer. Ramadan begins for the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims with this week’s new moon. Many Muslim leaders have closed mosques or banned collective evening prayer to ward off infections. Some U.S. governors have begun loosening up despite warnings from health authorities that it may be too soon to do so without sparking a second wave of infections. A major meatpacking plant in northern Colorado that closed because of an outbreak that killed four workers was set to reopen Friday after a two-week disinfection, even as some questioned how employees can maintain social distancing inside the facility. On the economic front, few experts foresee a downturn as severe as the Great Depression, when unemployment remained above 14% from 1931 to 1940, peaking at 25%. But unemployment is considered likely to remain elevated well into next year and probably beyond, and will surely top the 10% peak of the 2008-09 recession. U.S. President Donald Trump will be holding a signing ceremony Friday for a bill providing a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending, rushing new relief to employers and hospitals.
The coronavirus has exposed the worst in people. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing everyone to be accountable in social distancing, suddenly peoples’ worst traits are all coming out. And for Alexis Danilo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she experienced such a situation at the Di Bruno Bros grocery store. Shopper Alexis Danilo was minding her own business when 27-year-old Jacqueline Mcbride bumped into her. Danilo acted as anyone should, especially during a pandemic, and naturally backed away as far as she could. Keep in mind, pandemic or not, an initial reaction to anyone bumping into you might be you pulling away immediately. Nevertheless, Danilo wasn’t backing away because she was trying to insult Mcbride, she was simply backing away because she’s doing her duty in social distancing! Before Danilo could even justify why she backed away (not that she needed to), Mcbride immediately became defensive and started some sort of social distancing dispute. “I don’t have the disease,” Mcbride said, not pulling back from Danilo either. Danilo stood up for herself and her safety by replying, “That’s rude, there’s a pandemic going on,” trying to explain that it had nothing to do with Mcbride personally, but with a citizen’s duty to remain social distancing. Next thing you know, Mcbride committed a simple assault that got her arrested by the Philadelphia police. She pulled down her own face mask and spit on Danilo. Yes, she completely defeated the purpose of face masks being protective masks in the first place. She even tried physically fighting Danilo. Thankfully, the Philadelphia Police Department stepped in and arrived at the scene, arresting Mcbride. Apparently, this also isn’t the first time that this woman spits on someone. This Philadelphia woman had previously done the same thing to a male employee at the same grocery store. Horrifying. The coronavirus pandemic has truly amplified peoples’ true colors. Mcbride was already wearing a mask, so why defeat the whole purpose of disinfectants selling out, wearing face masks in public, social distancing around other people, and following a stay-at-home order? I can’t tell if the pandemic is making this serial spitter act crazy or if the pandemic is exposing how crazy she might’ve always been.
Gross, gross, gross, gross, gross. This prank war definitely went too far, for way too long. Turns out three Northwest Iowa Community college students took things to the next level, so much so that they are now facing criminal charges. According to authorities, three college students, 20-year-old Lindsey Ann Cundiff, 20-year-old Ellie Thompson, and 19-year-old Kyiah Elaine Kastner removed loose skin from the bottom of their feet and well, did the unthinkable. The girls apparently collected their dead skin and put the foot dust in the shredded cheese of their fourth roommate. That’s when the poor girl, yes, unfortunately, consumed the cheese in her dorm room without any knowledge that she basically ate her roommate’s foot shavings. Can you imagine finding out later that you literally ate someone else’s skin shavings! Ew. Authorities didn’t really say how she actually found out she was eating the foot skin, but I’m pretty sure her college roommates had to take part in that. In all honesty, how bored do you have to be to peel the dry skin off your feet and then just decided to prank your roommate with it? That’s just unethical and disgusting. No human in their right mind would even think of this! Especially now during this coronavirus pandemic. What makes this even worse is that all of these girls had something good going for their future. Cundiff was a nursing student and a member of the All-Iowa Academic team and Kastner was a former Honor List student. A real shame. According to the spokesperson for the college, Kristin Kollbaum, the college holds a quality of instruction and safety for its employees and students. She stated, “We are aware of the incident and are cooperating with the proper authorities in the investigation.” And in case you were wondering, the student was close to getting off campus without eating any pieces of another person’s epidermis. Just five days after the skin in the cheese assault, Northwest Iowa Community College closed its residence hall due to the lockdown and canceled all of its in-person classes. The school went online later on, until a least May 20th, when its summer term is scheduled to begin. So close, yet so far. Will this fourth roommate return to school? Well, that wasn’t known, but I really hope she lives with someone else next year. Those definitely aren’t friends.
A 22-year-old Scottish man was put into a medically induced coma after being rushed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Sunday. Emergency services found the man in his apartment, unconscious and lying in a pool of blood. Additionally, the man’s penis and testicles weren’t where they were supposed to be, i.e. on him. According to authorities, the man’s crotch was shredded into a pile of nightmare spaghetti by an English bulldog. No one has yet figured out why exactly the bulldog went Cujo on this guy’s junk. Authorities are also unsure if the bulldog belongs to the man. If this guy doesn’t make it… what a way to go. Every conversation at his funeral is going to be dancing around the fact that what did him in was a dog ripping his dick off. “What happened to Dave is just… I mean what the hell?” “Let’s just not talk about it.” Would a parent even cry at this funeral? Or just throw their hands in the air and be like, “I give up. What’s the point of having a kid if they’re going to die in the most outrageous, random, unpredictable way possible? Cool, God.” And that’s another thing, what do you say to the parents? The priest, or minister, or whomever absolutely cannot drop the “God has a reason for everything” line on this guy’s friends and family, because what could possibly be the point of this? God wants everyone who knew the guy to appreciate the fragility and impermanence of life more? Great, then hit the guy with a bus or strike him with lightning. Bleeding out in a puddle of your own dick blood while a dog chows down on your junk is a bit much. It’s literal overkill. Somebody bring this guy back to life and legalize stem cells so we grow him a new, bigger unit.
The coronavirus has taken over almost the entire world’s full attention, but it is tragedies like these that remind us that life is still continuing as it always has. Lexi Collins, an incredible 10-year-old girl from Texas who spent countless hours during lockdown making face masks for health care workers, was killed in an ATV accident. Lexi Brooke Collins was a fifth grader at Munday Elementary in Munday, Texas, known for giving attitude and loving heart. KTXS television had just honored her for her face masks on April 6th, as she made use of her time during quarantine to make 100 of them for Anson General Hospital. According to Munday City Councilwoman Karen Logan, Collins took after her mom, grandmother, aunt, and uncle who are all nurses. “Lexi was a remarkable child. She was bright, talented, wise beyond her years, but overall had the most precious spirit I’ve ever know. She was always smiling,” she says. This loved Texas girl will still be honored, but in accordance to the rules of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday at Centennial Park, followed by her funeral at Scuggs Field. At the candlelight vigil, people were asked to bring their candles, flashlights, and/or cellphone lights, and the plan was to gather on the sidewalk while standing at least six feet apart. The citizens of both Munday and Benjamin are tying turquoise ribbons (her favorite color) around trees to remember her. Munday Elementary will also hold a memorial that people can bring notes and flowers to her family. And in Centennial Park in Munday, a bronze statue will be built in her Collins’ honor. If you would like to help contribute to the memorial, you can also buy a turquoise t-shirt that says “Live Like Lexi.” And really, I think we can all learn a little more about living like Lexi.
Instead of doing this blog thing I should be listening to this album...
Maybe not. If I had a TARDIS I would probably end up in Germany as these Russian soldiers picked up an America...
Russian prisoners of war lifted up an American soldier after the U.S. 9th Army liberated them from their camp at Eselheide, Germany. These POWs were likely taken prisoner in the latter stages of the Eastern Front. From Operation Barbarossa to early 1942, Soviet POWs were victims of one of the most concentrated mass killings in history. They faced starvation, abuse, and executions. There are records of some prisoners requesting to be shot. This brutality was only alleviated after the Germans realized they could be used as a labor force. Still, almost 60% of the 5.7 million POWs died in captivity (which doesn’t include those who were killed immediately after surrendering). They were among the first victims of Nazi racism. Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of liberated POWs were not sent to Gulags. Most were re-conscripted or sent home, 22% served in labor battalions for a few years, and 15% were taken to Gulags. All of them endured suspicion until “de-Stalinization." It's good to wear masks and gloves when you go out but some people are taking it a bit too far...
With everyone in lockdown, the dinosaurs are finally returning to the streets of Lisbon, nature is healing, kids.
Haha. Churches are becoming very witty with their COVID-19 related signs...
Speaking of signs, man, those protestors sure have some crazy ones...
Did you see the new product from Clorox that just came out?
Yum. So, one thing I like to do is look up the word "Foghat" and see what people are talking about. I saw this tweet recently...
Bob, that's just mean! Bob R. Bogle, whoever you are. This is March versus April...
Hahahaha. I was going to get a tattoo once the tattoo parlors reopen but someone had the same idea as I did...
This will make you smile... a pic of "dog food."
So cute! Now from the home office in Port Jefferson, New York, here is...
Top Phive Things Said By People Getting Drunk On Zoom
5. How bad is it that I am starting to get excited about drinking and play games on Zoom all weekend?
4. I've been drinking on Zoom for five hours.
3. Got a lil too excited to drink on Zoom and now half a bottle of wine later... I'm drunk.
2. I got WAAAAAAAYYYY too drunk on a Zoom party last night and puked all over my dining room...
And the number one thing said by people getting drink on Zoom is...
1. Invented a new word: "Zoomdini," definition: when you are on Zoom drinking with friends, get too drunk and pull a Houdini, leaving the Zoom on while you go to bed and your friends are watching your empty couch/whatnot.
Hey, let's check out what's happening in Port Jefferson, shall we?
Ooohhh... we have a police car. Let's see if I can get a closer look...
Suffolk County police. I wonder what's going on. Hmmm. I'll check back later to see if it's still there.
If you spot the Mindphuck let me know. You should be able to spot it.
Hey you, yes you, please don’t inject disinfectant despite what anyone says. Turns out President Donald Trump has made the news, again, and this time for the most insane reason ever. In case you have been living under a rock, during a White House briefing, President Donald Trump noted that researchers were looking at the effects of disinfection on the virus. He then wondered aloud if they could be injected into people. Trump stated, ” I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning. Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that.” Which, I mean, any sane person can see why this is completely and totally insane. No matter if you are a Trump supporter or not, you have to realize that this is probably not something you should do, right? One, its toxic, two, don’t inject anything into your body, okay? Anyways, this prompted the parent company of Lysol and other disinfectants to warn the public that yes, its products should most definitely not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus. Lysol and Dettol both decided to issue as a statement to comply with the, let’s call it, “recent speculation.” Reckitt Benckiser released a statement, reading, “Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB (the makers of Lysol and Dettol) has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route). As with all products, our disinfectant and hygiene products should only be used as intended and in line with usage guidelines. Please read the label and safety information. We have a responsibility in providing consumers with access to accurate, up-to-date information as advised by leading public health experts. For this and other myth-busting facts, please visit COVID-19facts.com.” As expected, the White House accused the media of misrepresenting President Trump’s comment. White House Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany stated that Trump has repeatedly told Americans to consult with their medical doctors regarding any COVID-19 treatment, which he emphasized during this briefing. She stated, “Leave it to the media to irresponsibly take President Trump out of context and run with negative headlines.” In the United States, the coronavirus-related death toll has officially passed 50,000 as of Friday, April 24th. This after more than 3,000 people died on Thursday, April 23rd. According to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University, the death toll was at 50,031, with more than 869,000 cases across the country. Italy is right behind the U.S. with the next highest death toll, with more than 25,000. The global death toll has passed 190,000. Regardless of what happened, who said what, and who is to blame, there is one conclusion to this whole mess. DON’T INJECT ANY KIND OF DISINFECTANT INTO YOUR BODY AND DO NOT DRINK BLEACH. THIS IS NOT A CORONAVIRUS TREATMENT.
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Shakey went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under. You gotta help me, I'm going crazy!" "Just put yourself in my hands for two years," said the shrink. "Come to me three times a week, and I'll cure your fears." "How much do you charge?" "A hundred dollars per visit." "I'll sleep on it," said Shakey. Six months later the doctor met Shakey on the street. "Why didn't you ever come to see me again?" asked the psychiatrist. "For a hundred buck's a visit? A bartender cured me for ten dollars." "Is that so! How?" "He told me to cut the legs off the bed!"
The 122nd book to be pheatured in the Phile's Book Club is...
Craig will be on the Phile on Thursday.
Today's guest is known for portraying Maddie Conrad on the musical-drama series "Nashville." Her debut studio album "Three. Two. One." is available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. Please welcome to the Phile... Lennon Stella.
Me: Hello, Lennon, welcome to the Phile. How are you, kid?
Lennon: Hi, Jason, thank you.
Me: I remember seeing you on the TV show "Nashville." I think I watched every episode until the final season. Before the album you had an EP and a single called "Bad." It's a nice song. Is it a true story?
Lennon: It is a true story. It's very true. LOL.
Me: Okay, so, tell me the story about it.
Lennon: I'm an open book. People get confused though, it wasn't six years for me. We hadn't been dating for six years, it was like six months. But for their relationship "they" have been dating for like six years.
Me: So, you were in a relationship with somebody and you found out something, right?
Lennon: Yeah, that he had a girlfriend and not just a little fling but a girlfriend for six years. It was so messy. But she and I actually ended up being so tight.
Me: Who?
Lennon: The girl. I can't say her name.
Me: And the guy?
Lennon: He was out of my life like so fast.
Me: And you and her became friends?
Lennon: Yeah, her and I became super tight just like in the movies.
Me: Was it hard that he was so sweet to you and lead you on?
Lennon: Yeah, it was hard for sure. I think it was so good and everything seemed so perfect and like it does make it harder. I wish he treated me terribly so I could get over it easier.
Me: It's not a sad song though, is it?
Lennon: No. That's the thing, I never felt really sad about it. Kind of for me it really kind of messed with my perception in human beings. I could not fathom doing that, or fathom someone is even capable of doing that to someone. But like as far as him he was like trash.
Me: Do the new pop songs feel opposite of what you did on "Nashville"?
Lennon: I think the stuff with the show, that was like my character firstly. It wasn't really me.
Me: But you came from that kind of music, right?
Lennon: Totally.
Me: The videos that you made for YouTube when you were a kid were singer-songwriter type of songs, right?
Lennon: Yeah, they were kind of folky. I think forever I'm going to keep that in, as far as melodies and lyrics I think I like the vocals I want to keep authentic, not like a pop vocal. Think the only things is kind of having a pop beat and is like things that make it a pop song but I think having a balance is what forever I strive to have. I just keep the roots from where I came from because I think it could make a really cool balance.
Me: What did you listen to growing up?
Lennon: I don't know, it varied. I liked Fleetwood Mac and I like Bread. Bread's my favorite.
Me: Bread?!
Lennon: Bread is my favorite. I know it's random. I don't listen to a bunch of pop music but I think I kind of want to merge the two.
Me: I love the version of the Lumineers "Oh Hey" you and your sister Maisy did. They were just on the Phile again by the way, the Lumineers. Anyway, what was it like when you and your sister first sang on "Nashville"?
Lennon: It was interesting because that scene actually that "Telescope" performing at the school talent show was like pretty much happened in real life. That exact thing a few weeks prior.
Me: What do you mean?
Lennon: Like Maisy and I actually performed at our school talent show and that exact same thing happened right before and I remember it being so surreal. That was the first time singing on the show. I never thought about acting. Acting was so new to both of us, neither of us had never done it. So it was cool having music intertwined and seeing through the years it became bigger and bigger a part of it. That's where we came from is music so having a character who is a musician was like a dream.
Me: So, how old were you when you first were on the show?
Lennon: I was 13.
Me: I thought so. For those that didn't see the show or remember it tell the readers who you played.
Lennon: I played the daughter of a big music star.
Me: Like I said, I never did see the last season, so what happened to your character?
Lennon: She focused on launching her own pop music career.
Me: Your whole life pretty much is the same as the character on the show, right?
Lennon: Yeah, and "Bad" the song actually happened in the show to basically. The same thing actually happened to my character.
Me: So, what's going on here?
Lennon: If happens a lot.
Me: Have you reflected on your characters and your experiences are way too similar?
Lennon: Yeah. I don't know what it is exactly but it happened a lot where for a lot of the other characters too where it would intertwined with real life.
Me: Did it make it easier or harder to deal with the shit in your real life?
Lennon: The whole being cheated on, doing all of that, that wasn't necessarily fun.
Me: Yeah, if it was just you in real life it'll be hard enough. Was anything fun about it?
Lennon: That was the one that was a little bit hard but it was cool going through it and then acting it out. As far as growing up, finding myself being a teenage girl and like acting that all out was easy because it was exactly what I was going through.
Me: Do you feel it was a graduation when you were done with "Nashville"?
Lennon: It's weird not having that stability or not having that rock to full back on but it ended at the perfect time. It ended right when I was ready to go into the world of music and I think it was like very, very perfect timing.
Me: How does Maisy feel about your new "solo" career?
Lennon: She is like unbelievably supportive, it's so genuine and she very, very happy for me. She's sixteen and she could put music out but she doesn't know who she is or what she wants to do yet so it wouldn't be fair. I look back and I'm so glad I had the show to kind of give me that time to discover myself and figure out what I wanted to make. And I'm like now this is it, and I'm glad I wasn't able to put out music when I was fourteen. It was very much a mutual thing that we both agreed and she's the most supportive. It's unbelievable.
Me: Do you miss her sometimes?
Lennon: I do. And I'm not living with her anymore so she's always at my house. In a way we kind of gotten closer by not being together all the time. We were filming, we were in school on set we had two teachers and we were stuck in a little trailer like the size of a desk doing school together. Filming together all the time, making music together, it was just so much and now we get to miss each other and when we get to see each other it's the best and we're tighter than ever.
Me: Where did you grow up, Lennon?
Lennon: In a farmhose in Ontario.
Me: Oh, wow, I didn't know you were Canadian. So, what TV shows were you into?
Lennon: We had a TV but never had cable so we just watched movies. Music was just always like the thing, it was all we ever knew and it was constant music.
Me: Apart from Bread, what else did you listen to?
Lennon: Huey Lewis and the News. I was so obsessed with this. I was listening to the same six songs on repeat over and over again because I thought it was like a CD, I can't flip over a CD. My dad was like, "No, Lennon, you can flip it over." He saw smoke coming out of my ears, I was so mind blown. I was so happy.
Me: I like Huey Lewis as well. I have to interview him sometime. So does making pop music like this feel like a risk to you as most people know your countryish stuff I am sure?
Lennon: In a way because I never know like how people are going to respond to it and I don't want it to feel like such a departure. Everyone has known me as "this" and now I'm going to be "this." I don't want it to feel like that, I want it to feel like a natural evolution and change as like as a human and I'm like growing.
Me: Is it hard for you?
Lennon: It's not hard necessary I guess, but it's weird having from 12-years-old on documented because I was on the show since I was 12. That entire time of course I'm going to change and I'm going to like things and not like things anymore, love this and hate that. That's like a time when most people have like documented but I think it's been very, very positive and most people have been so lovely and it's way more than I possibly could imagine with the whole change with my solo stuff. Nothing negative and Nashville the city has been so supportive.
Me: So, is Nashville home for you?
Lennon: Nashville does feel like home to be honest. But when I go back to Canada that feels like home because I've been in the states since I was nine. I'm still very proud to be Canadian it's definitely going to be in me. But east Nashville where I live does feel like home for sure.
Me: Your album is out now, Lennon, how does that feel?
Lennon: I'm definitely excited for the album to be out in the world. There's definitely a lot more freedom, it's not just singles and not as many people could be involved with it, it's more of an album full of more creative things. I can get more experimental when I have so many songs to put into the project.
Me: Okay, so with the album you put out a statement saying you're pregnant... explain what I'm talking about.
Lennon: I was "pregnant" with a new album baby. That's what it felt like, I was about to burst.
Me: I'm kinda surprised you put out an album to be honest, Lennon. Most people are just putting out singles.
Lennon: It was my dream to put out an album, I just had to have this happen.
Me: That's cool, but why?
Lennon: I don't know. I just feel so connected to the idea of an album. It feels literally more for me than for anyone else. Even for my career like a lot of people in the music industry says that, that it just doesn't matter. Singles are the only thing that matters. But I just feel even for myself I just need to have that, that embodiment of like who I am then I can do singles and put stuff out and tell a story in a different way. But for me to just have an album on vinyl is so important, I just wanted that. It's legit something I always wanted.
Me: We talked about your song "Bad," so let's talk about your new single is "Kissing Other People." What is that song about?
Lennon: I was doing a writing camp in Cabo and that was such a dream, I had all my favorite writers and producers, we all just went out and vibed out for eleven days. It was the best. That song was because I was talking about moving on, it was like there are a million things that go into moving on and there's a million little feelings that happen When I'm with somebody else it doesn't feel like I'm cheating. It's just moving on, and I said that in passing and then this girl Caroline who wrote that song with me started that concept the next day. We just rolled on.
Me: That's cool. Lennon, thanks for being on the Phile. Please come back again soon. Take care.
Lennon: I'd love to, and let's meet up in Nashville sometime. I love your blog!
That about does it for this entry of the Phile. Thanks to Lennon for a fun interview. The Phile will be back tomorrow with Angela Lansbury. Spread the word, not the turd... or the virus. Don't let snakes and alligators bite you. Bye, love you, bye.
I don't want you, cook my bread, I don't want you, make my bed, I don't want your money too, I just want to make love to you. - Willie Dixon
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