feb. 11
Links we love today: Quirky girl history, your new favorite Russian boy-pop bandand more
Assistant Editor Samantha Pitchel reads everything so you don’t have to.
Here are the links we loved today:
8 UK journos arrested for suspected corruption.
If you’re considering splurging on an iPad, check out The Chimerist for two writers writin’ about the apps they love.
Read an excerpt from comic Sara Benincasa’s forthcoming memoir Agorafabulous! Dispatches Frm My Bedroom.
HuffPo’s “Quirky Girl Timeline” gives a history lesson on the origins of ‘adorkable.’
If you like Justin Bieber, you’ll love Russian boy pop band Geroi (‘Heroes’).
Is everyone psyched to see Karmin on SNL tonight?! (Who? Oh, these guys.); If you have six minutes to spare and an interest in Skrillex, here’s a video from Buzzfeed debating the merits of the Grammy nominee.
Doomtree’s “Bangarang,” via AwlMusic: