Blogs. Blogs. And more blogs.

Here’s a few good reads until Tuesday night kicks off with The Battle Of The DJ’s at The Octagon. Catch Docta Dawe, Full Effekt, Justin James, DLux, Tru Story, Philthy Phil and DJ Deville battling it out with the turntables.

Photos from Sh*t Show Saturdays at The Octagon are now up! Check out the “Photos” section. Feel free to comment.

Now onto some critical blogging love in Orlando, here’s our top 5 favorite reads on the web:

1.) Orlando Weekly

a.) Bloggytown

b.) BEATdown

c.) C2G

d.) Salvation Army

e.) Schwag Blog

(Ian Monroe, Justin Strout, Avery Beckendorf, Tabora, Jessica Bryce Young, and other great writers.)

Orlando Weekly continues to have the best local news in Orlando. Catch a read every Thursday in its tangible form and 24 hours-a-day via the web. It’s available at 1,300 locations - GRAB ONE TODAY, as it’s always a good read for local news, reviews, and humor. You’ll definitely have to catch Jeff Billman’s Police Beat. - “SHITS’ HILARIOUS.” Much love to my Orlando Weekly. Keep on keepin’ on, fellas.

2.) Defame: Orlando (DefameOrlando.com)

Even as Defame Orlando concluded it’s blogging just a few days ago with a single sad post - it’ll be missed by many. Just as it started to get good, things ended abruptly. Calling out local douches, celebs, and whores - Defame: Orlando was Orlando’s blog. You’ll be missed, and I still sit you at no. 2, even as the doors are closed. Please come back somehow. If you’re ever wanting to continue writing and take it to the next step - myself and everyone at Orange County Concepts supports you. Take that for what it’s worth.

3.) Don’t Sleep Orlando (dontsleeporlando.com)

With much respect to Orlando’s night life, Becky’s blog is there to keep everyone in tune with the hot-spots of Orlando. Geared more towards the Indie/Electro/Rock scene, check out Becky’s blog if you’re unsure of what to do on any night of the week. With a hint of humor and great night life information, Don’t Sleep Orlando ranks no. 3 in Orlando’s blogging world. Much love.

4.) Glitter and Gold (glitterandgold.net)

With Miss Fit behind the operations, the newly founded Glitter and Gold has been on the rise. With news on the latest in fashion, music, and Orlando night life, the female staff consisting of Andi, Ashley, Melrose, Miss Fit, as with the male voice in DC - is a read to keep an eye on. Updated with the hottest music in the scene, the lovely Miss Fit hosts a local blog worth reading.

5.) What The Blog? - Brought to You By The Orlando Sentinel. (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_popculture_blog/)

The Orlando Sentinel provides blogs for every age, liking, and style. However, their blog on pop culture reins king in my book. With news on the latest in somewhat Orlando related pop-culture, the What The Blog? provides your favorite in uselessly/ridiculous information to keep you humored on the web. With numerous writers contributing - the taste and style varies but overall is an amazing blog to keep up with. Top 5 favorite.

Other notable sites and reads blog/non-blog related:

http://kapoow_photography.uber.com/
http://revieworlando.com/

http://www.kcolldesigns.com/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/

http://www.wftv.com/index.html

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/

http://www.dailybuzz.tv/

.. and my personal favorite from back in Chicago:

http://www.theonion.com/content/index