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Wait, did you hear that? Oh, you didn't? Oh, the internet doesn't work like that? Alright, well it was the sound of us getting a Hi-5 from White Denim! It was really loud. I don't know how you didn't hear it...

In case you missed the last one:
The "Hi-5" is a pun. It's also a set of 5 questions that we've asked some of our favorite bands, artists, filmmakers, and general movers and shakers. The ones who respond get their answers posted here. They also get our undying devotion and an invitation to our birthday party. So, here it is - our Hi-5 from James of White Denim:

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1) What's the one thing you're most excited about right now (or in the near future)?
we are very excited for the arrival of sxsw 2009. we are lucky to live in a city that hosts such an amazing festival. we are hoping to play some new tunes out if we get the opportunity.

2) What are your two pieces of required reading (a.k.a. the books you recommend the most)?
right now i would recommend two plays by edward albee."zoo story" and "a delicate balance."

3) What three things have been inspiring you the most lately?
love, family, my band mates and friends.

4) Tell us four things about yourself (or anyone in the band).
my favorite food is pizza.
my house is kind of a mess.
most of my instrument collection consists of broken or unplayable instruments.
i still type with only two fingers.

5) What five songs or albums are you listening to the most right now?
soft machine- two
serge gainsbourg- cannabis
the stylistics- s/t
vampire hands - me and you cherry red
sly and the family stone- a whole new thing.

Well, that's it. I hope you learned something. Personally, I learned that my suspicion that everyone is listening to Serge Gainsbourg right now is probably true.

If you'll be in town for SXSW, you shouldn't miss these guys. Then again, if you're going to be in town for SXSW, you probably already knew that. I don't think I could possible beat it into your heads anymore that White Denim is fucking amazing, so just watch this: