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What: Live Potterwatch broadcast for Accio Books!
When: Today, March 19 at 4pm EST
Where: SayAHA! Livestream Channel
Who: Brian Malfoy, Maureen Johnson, Charlie is Cool Like, and more!

We’re nearly three weeks into the second annual Accio Books! campaign, and we are PUMPED! The books just keep coming in. And guess what? This week’s House Livestream is with YA Author Maureen Johnson, Head of Ravenclaw. But hold on there, before you rush off to spread the news. PLEASE NOTE that there has been a change to the normal schedule due to availability and as such this weeks Livestream will be held TODAY Friday March 19th at 4pm EST.

In addition, Maureen Johnson will be joined by special guests Charlie (of Charlieissocoollike on youtube) and a SECRET GUEST! This mystery guest will only be revealed by tuning in to tomorrows show, so make sure you log on. And don’t forget to join us on next weeks House Livestream show as we welcome host Brian Ross of Draco and the Malfoys, Head of Slytherin House, more information to come on that show later in the week. So make sure to tune into our Livestream page to see the shows, and visit the official Accio Books! page to get more information on donating!

Thanks for your support, and remember “The Weapon we have is love!”

Best Punk Song
Best Metawizardrock Song

This first category has us a little stumped. Were there any true punk songs that came out in 2009?

As for metawizardrock song, Demons at the Helm by The Whomping Willows gives you a whole album of choices. What else was there?

And the categories keep on coming!

Best Collaboration
Best Folk/Country/Blues Song
Best Techno/Electronica Song

For Best Collaboration, I have to say that ‘Don’t Let Me Explode’ by The Whomping Willows with Lauren Fairweather has some pretty amazing harmonization. That whole album has some other great collaborations, too – Mark from Ministry of Magic and Georgia and Victoria from Riddle™ come to mind.
Tonks and the Aurors’ ‘Taking You Back’, with Alex Carpenter is also lots of canon fun, with Remus and Tonks arguing throughout the song.

For Folk/Country/Blues, we have the whole An Anthology of Slytherin Folk Music by Draco and the Malfoys. The Buttermellows also fits here, with ‘Dearest, Delusional’ being my personal favorite. Some Kwikspell could definitely fit into this category as well!

As for Techno/Electronica, I think The Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office’s whole album is a serious contender.

You guys have done a really great job of helping us out with this brainstorming!
Here are a few more categories to ponder:

Best Merch Item (anything that is not music counts!)
Best Youth Effort
Best Music Video

As far as merch goes, there were a lot of awesome new designs for tshirts this year, plus wizard rockers started branching out. We saw hoodies, girly-sized tees, and even glow in the dark ink! There were also tote bags, frisbees, pint glasses, sunglasses, and more. I was so excited to see all of the non-tshirt stuff. Don’t get me wrong, I love tshirts, but I just have so many at this point! My votes would go to Tonks and the Aurors’ sunglasses, JFF’s Hairy Heart raglan tee, or The Whomping Willows’ frisbees.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think The Hungarian Horntails released any new music in 2009. The only bands I can think of with an under 19 representative are The Nifflers and I Speak Tree. Are the Siriusly Hazza P girls under 19?

Best Music Video can be any video, fan or artist made, that came out in 2009. The Group That Shall Not Be Named put together a group dance to ‘Death Eater Tango’ that is great, and we can’t forget about the awesome job The Remus Lupins and Brandon Nicholas did with their ‘Seven Potters’ video.

Everyone is doing such a great job helping us remember wrock in 2009! Here’s some more categories for you to think on:

Best New Artist
Best Compilation Album
Best Live Act

For Best New Artist, I can think of two just off the top of my head: I Speak Tree and Standing in Line. I highly recommend both of them.

Best Compilation Album: I know All You Need is Wizard Love came out in 2009, as did the Draco and the Malfoys tribute album, We’re Freakin’ Awesome: A Tribute to Draco and the Malfoys. What else?

Best Live Act: I have seen Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills bleed during his sets more often than not. If that’s not giving it your all, I don’t know what is. Plus, he handed out flowers during his Wrockstock set!
However, between LeakyCon and Wrockstock and everything in between, I was also blown away by many others. This is a tough call.

Thanks to everyone who added their two cents for yesterday’s categories! Don’t forget to keep thinking and posting comments as you come across them!

Today, we’re asking for more song help, along with a category given to someone behind the scenes.

Best Album Art
Best Holiday Song
Best Comedy Song

For album art, any EP or LP released in 2009 is eligible. I buy a lot of music via iTunes, so sometimes I don’t even see the art! Leave a link to anything you recommend in the comments.

As for the holiday song, don’t forget about Jingle Spells 3 or Wrockin’ in a Wizard Wonderland.

Comedy has a plethora of entries every year, but right now, all I can hear in my head is ‘Merch Girls are Easy’ by The Whomping Willows.

Who would you nominate for these categories?

Here at the ‘pedia, we’re gearing up for the WRPCAs. Our nomination period will start soon, and we will have lots of information regarding that as it gets closer. For now, we’re going to start with a brainstorming period to help jog your memories of all the awesome wrock we heard in 2009.
Starting today, we are going to post a few categories every day, and we want you to help us remember what fits in that category from 2009. These first few categories are ones where we aren’t sure there are enough nominees to fill the category.
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This Muggle Music Monday features Freezepop, who I discovered when they opened for Cibo Matto at a show in Boston. About a year later, one of my biggest regrets was not buying their CD when I saw them, because I couldn’t find it anywhere. I eventually found the CD. Fast forward a few years, and Guitar Hero 2 is released. Lo and behold – Freezepop was on it!
Freezepop’s music is not hugely profound, but their energy and catchiness make up for it tenfold. I find it to be so much fun that it’s almost a guilty pleasure to like it so much.

Today’s #WrockWednesday is pretty much super awesome. Richard Rozanski is probably one of the most wacky, fun-loving people I’ve encountered in the Wizard Rock Community. He has all manner of fun with his music and I think that more people should share in it.

Richard Rozanski is…. (drum roll please) …Roger Davies! Dun dun dun!!!

Okay, so not so ominous, but actually a great deal of fun! In addition to making fun music, he also makes some very memorable videos. Have fun this #WrockWednesday, everyone!

Happy Question Tuesday! Today’s question is courtesy of our wonderful friend Jayelen!

What sports would be in the Wizard Winter Olympics?

For example, Harry and the Potters created the Forbidden Forest Hockey League. Another idea presented was curling with brooms.

Do you have any ideas?