Stockholm
Famous For The Wrong Reason
Many people automatically think of the completely non-existent phenomenon known as the ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ when they think of this city but they’re all completely wrong and should just stop all that and grow up. It’s really known as the city where The Great Palaces Of Europe wrote their massive hit single ‘I’m Trying’ during a sound check before a concert they held there. Any other reference is, quite frankly, just silly and immature.
The Profound Poetry Of Bernard S. Priklybowel
The Legend Of The S.S. Carp
Some men seek the yonder shores
Wherein their dreams do lie
Some men seize their fate with zeal
And make their fears all die
They set their sails in frantic winds
And surge through doubt and shame
And cast aside the things they made
Their hopes, their homes, their names
They board the mighty SS Carp
Her lines so sleek and strong
Her steel bow so thick and wide
Her hold so deep and long
She’ll never be the kind of ship
That men place in a bottle
For she’s the mortal enemy
Of the Axolotl
The Milena
Milena Hokito
Milena Hokito, who needs no introduction, is definitely a fan favourite. In fact many people have often wondered why Milena hasn't gone solo. When the band’s first number one song, ‘You Fooled Me’, first broke many people thought the voice they heard was a solo artist. A very good solo artist. When the band followed up with hit after hit it became apparent that The Great Palaces Of Europe were a diverse group of hit makers and that she was part of a much bigger thing. She's known as 'The Milena' to her devoted followers and, to them, she can do no wrong. "I'm not interested in ever leaving The Great Palaces Of Europe. Like, ever." said Milena to renowned music journalist Svend McQuigley in a recent interview. "Why would I? We tour the world, our music is fucking awesome and I love all the members of the band. They're my best friends. They're family. Besides the music business is full of creeps who would love nothing better than to destroy the good vibes of a group just to make a few more bucks. They're missing the point. Music is about love, not money. The music business can fuck right off". Milena is a Saggitarian, her favourite colour is purple and she loves pistachio ice cream. And leather jackets. And hand carved bass guitars. Especially ones made from oak trees hit by lightning. On Mount Fuji.
Himari Hokito
It would be almost impossible to mention Milena Hokito, who needs no introduction, without mentioning her teenage cousin, Himari Hokito (some fans have tried to start a trend by calling her ‘The Himari’ which is really stupid and immature). Himari often accompanies the band on tour and jumps in to play keyboards or even bass guitar when her cousin takes lead vocals. Although not an official member of The Great Palaces Of Europe she is still considered one of the family by all of the members of the band. Milena and Himari have been inseparable since Himari's parents, Milena's Aunt Aiya and Uncle Isamu, died in a mysterious carp fishing incident seven years ago. Their bodies have never been recovered.
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