Mixing two songs together seamlessly is something that is part practice and part natural talent. Getting the two down marks synced and looping the music is all practice. But hearing two songs and imagining them together and then creating a musical experience that no one else literally imagined is the natural talent.
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Nineteen year old Tumblr blogger Alan has butt loads of mixing talent. For example, Lorde and Fall Out Boy together on one track, and it works. It's musical magic. When I listen to his mixes, I'm usually blown away. He has a keen sense for layering and mixing songs that just astound and amaze me. But mostly I become infinitely jealous at how smooth his production.
Check out his Tumblr here, also he has an EP out. Oh, and just a reminder he is only nineteen.
Back in 2010, Zoo Kid released a home-made mixed and mastered track he created with his friends via House Anxiety Records at 16 years old.
In 2011, Zoo Kid transitioned to King Krule and debuted his new title at a festival in France.
I feel deprived to the bone that I hadn't heard of this kid before this past summer with his release of 6 Feet Beneath The Moonvia True Panther Sounds. It's November, and I'm still not over it.
The album is an incredibly layered piece of art that is impossible to confine to a genre, so I won't even bother.
It hits at every part of the body. It appeals to every sense. It is everything.
Read into this kid; at only 19 years old he will grab your attention and hold onto it. I was at WalMart and saw a relatively thin red headed boy, and my heart sunk thinking of King Krule. The feelings I experienced during the course of this record are that deep.
Here is an interview he did with The Guardian that is particularly effective in illustrating his demeanor; he encompasses a natural, relatable anger toward the world all the while possessing a relentless desire to do this "life" thing the right way.
An advertisement for undergarments that will protect ladies from being raped is making it's rounds on social media. Yes, it it anti-rape wear. A real life chastity belt that AR Wear created for females to wear underneath their clothes. Watch the ad below.
Many feelings arise after viewing this ad, both negative and positive.
First the negative. This product encourages the idea that women need be taught how to not get raped, instead of teaching men not to rape. It also shows the girl in the ad wearing party clothes with her anti-rape wear. This provides a subliminal message that girls only get raped when they go out, drink, and wear revealing clothes. Also, why isn't there a male version? Men get raped too. This is just scratching the surface. Getting into the nitty gritty negative aspects of this product and advertising would be exhausting. But the concept behind them, as a whole, is genius. These chastiy shorts were made to prevent rape. They will save some females from it and help lower rape rates.
In the end, if there is a product that will help women not get raped then society should be behind it. AR Wear just needs to reevaluate how their product is presented
I love film, I love bodies, I love bikinis, and I don't know shit about photography but these make me feel good. These are all by Tamara Lichtenstein. See more dreamy, muted photos of beautiful people in relatively mundane places here.
This fabulous 90s revival is the word of the web and the current object of our affection. The whole point of this entry is to introduce you to these classic grunge staples for you to make them your own. To start off, here's a rule of thumb: be you, always. How you wear and style these classics should be to your own liking and comfort. So on that note, here are our nine steps to reviving the 1990s the right way, sans "soft grunge".
1. Band t-shirts are a loaded component.Think outside of the box because Sublime and Nirvana have been done to death. Personal favorites from the era include: Built To Spill, Slowdive, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., Cocteau Twins and Sonic Youth, to name a few. For my rap fiends: Lord Finesse, A Tribe Called Quest, N.W.A., etc. Don't take this lightly, this entire "movement" is built off the foundation of these artists. Check out 90s music before you decide to snag a t-shirt or continue on with this list.
2. Flannel needs to be on your body. Not only will you be nice and toasty in it but it's so versatile. First, there are so many color combinations. There's the classic red flannel and the blue/green flannel. But the best flannels are the odd colors, I'm talking brown/orange, purple/white and green/yellow. Pick whichever color combination speaks to your grungy heart because you'll have it on you 24/7. Wrapped around your waist, carried in you hand, or actually on your body, you will be one with your flannel.
3. Jackets are most valuable to this trend when they are found in your dad's closet, or the family Goodwill bag downstairs that has been collecting dust over the years. Popular materials include but are not limited to denim, leather, and maybe even suede. They are to be paired with your flannel, your loose white tank top or your band t-shirt. They should be big, boxy and broken-in.
4. Black tights are necessary if you want to pack some extra grunge punch. The tights shouldn't be too sheer but also not made of wool, they should be right in the middle. If your tights are ripped up and have holes in them they are still wearable, please don't throw them away. Extra grunge points if you layer black knee socks over them.
5. High waisted bottoms, both flattering and easy to find, are the perfect time machine back to our beloved decade. If you're looking for shorts, cruise over to Goodwill's men's pants section, find a waist that fits, hike them up and cut them. For fall and winter, don't be afraid of thick men's jeans (also known as dad jeans). If you're looking for a decent fit, Urban Outfitters and American Apparel are options.
6. Boots need to be the "shit kicker" chunky type. They will keep your feet warm while you're reviving the 90s but also make you look infinitely cool. When in doubt go black, the black boot will go with everything. But don't limit yourself because dark green, burgundy, or floral boots will give you grunge credibility.
7. Hair in the 90s varied from the Rachel to Winona and there is certainly nothing wrong with the long, greasy blonde locks of Courtney Love and Kim Gordon. However you want to execute it, doesn't matter. Just avoid shampoo and attempt a middle part. The messier the better and the long-instilled girl rules of roots and dead ends do not apply to the 90s. Let your hairstylist bitch at you. They just don't understand (angst is a subtle yet important aspect of this look).
8. Dark lips will complete and tie together your grungy look. Most importantly dark lipsare not just restricted to red. Do everyone a favor and rock some burgundy or plum lips, but not black. Unless you plan on attending a Lamb of God show please step away from the black lipstick. Matte lips or shiny lips, it doesn't matter just wear what you like. Make it dark and make it daily.
9. Black eyeliner is essential to the grunge look. Pile it on. Layer it. You can even give it wings. Whatever you do just make sure that there is a lot. If your eyeliner falls through out the day, even better! Just make sure that you're not using your eyeliner as eye shadow. You're not channeling your inner scene girl; you're channeling you're inner grunge girl.
This is only the beginning of your journey. Don't forget your muted floral, your velvet, your scrunchies, your overalls, your backward hats. We're starting simply; grungy baby steps. Do not mimic the 1990s, allow it inspire you. For further effect, study the behaviors and values of our darling idols in Crippled Rejex:
Just a reminder: we're reviving and glorifying the 90s, not reliving it.
