Killa talks back

Yeah, this is KillaJewel. What the fuck is up with journalists? I've got a major problem with having been so severely misinterpreted in last week's Noise Makers issue ["Going for a hair trick," by Mireille Silcott]. "Sometimes when I go perform, I will wear a hat and then when I take it off, the crowd goes nuts when they see my hair." What??? Don't get me wrong, I like my hair, but straight up, I've got four words for you: that article was wack! If anyone wants to write an insightful, intelligent article on me, I'd be more than happy to cooperate. Otherwise, it would be wise to refrain from publicizing such inaccurate and irrelevant quotations in the future.

--Julie Fainer

Mireille Silcott responds: Upon the horror of reading such exuberant mud slung at my integrity, and closer inspection of my notes, it has become clear to me that the aforementioned hair comments were made to me by the extremely proud mother of DJ KillaJewel, and not said Jewel herself. One should, however, take note that I have always thought very highly of tricks involving hair. I regret any confusion this dire journalistic error may have caused.

Disappointed Gash

I was very disappointed reading last week's "Gash it out" Noise Maker, by Johnson Cummins, since it gave the impression that we are some cheap gimmick band. Da Bloody Gashes fuse rock 'n' roll and noise because those are the two types of music we all like, our favourite bands defy description and because we don't want to sound like something someone else is doing. Because we could give a shit about being "cool" or part of the "scene." Because I love Iron Maiden, and Sonic Youth and Royal Trux are two of my favourite bands. Because I love Melt-Banana, and the Ramones write the catchiest songs ever. Because in junior high I went to see Metallica and the Cure in the same week. Because Alternative TV rocks and so does Massona. Because Sun Ra says space is the place and I agree. Because Neurosis is so heavy. When I take my shirt off on stage it's about "I'm hot and sweaty and harrrd! I'm on stage and you can't tell me what to do so fuck you!" Kathleen Hanna wrote "slut" on her stomach so why the hell should I not play topless? Iggy pop did it! It's about being sick of having my female sexuality sold back to me! Because I'm skinny and funny-looking and nerdy and told everyday by society how unsexy that is. Because in school kids threw rocks at me. Because I hate myself but I hate everybody else more. Because what you see is what you get.

-- Chloee Lum of Da Bloody Gashes

Johnson Cummins responds: Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle.

Pink-ribbon rumpus

With regard your Dec. 14 Front article "Recycling rift," I would like to make several clarifications. It's mentioned that I collected 2,000 plastic campaign signs from the recent federal election for "recycling purposes." The actual purpose of collecting those signs was so that charities could use the unprinted side for their own purposes. Hopefully, after the charities had finished with the signs, they would be recycled. It was said that I plan to sue my partner "for loss of livelihood." This is untrue. I'm suing the the Gazette for a false report that led to the breakup of my business partnership and subsequent loss of my livelihood. It was also mentioned that I will be suing the city of Côte-St-Luc for disposing of my Breast Cancer Awareness Month ribbons which I planned to recycle. No! I am suing them for stealing my property (ribbons) from private property belonging to the CPR. It was my wish that these funds go to breast cancer research. With tax credits the donation would be $4,800. If I have to sue, the amount will be reduced. For more information see my Web site, www.cotestluc.freeyellow.com.

-- Murray Levine

Corrections

Regarding "Hungry like a wolf-girl," [Jan. 4] Victoria Sanchez is in the running for a Best Supporting Actress Prix Jutra nomination, not a Genie. Also, in the Dec. 14 "Zodiac Gift Guide," Spinmaster Toys (the makers of Air Hogs) were mistakenly referred to as "Trendmaster Toys." We apologize for the error.