help me help myself

[raublekick]

Hey dudes, help me out here. I decided I want to make myself a keen site, as the one I've had in place for the past two years looks like shit. I want it to be pretty basic, too. So here is what I want, you chums point me in the right direction, please.

I'd like it to be kinda like a blog, as in I can easily update the news section by adding a new post and whatnot. But I also need a section for music, pictures, and a few other things. I also want it to be pretty customizable as far as looks go. I really only need a menu on the side, maybe a logo on the top, and the content in the middle. Hey, that sounds a lot like http://www.good-evil.net !! I dunno if I should use a PHP template or install something like Geeklog or what, you all seem to know a good deal more than I do about this sorta thang.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. The sooner someone gives me an answer the better, as I am fucking bored and as soon as something else comes up this project will probably be abondoned.