You can download I Love Monster’s EP “Rescue” at the link below. If anything, just for their current single “Heart/Beat” which sounds somewhere between Bloc Party and Placebo.
http://ilovemonsters.bandcamp.com/
Beginning tomorrow and going all week long until Sunday is the launch of TOGETHER. This will be the first time the week long electronic music festival takes place, and it’s a pretty impressive lineup for Boston (or anywhere else).
I’m currently getting some Dance Party Massacre swag together to promote and hand out at the VIP event at Rise nightclub. We will also have a table on Sunday, February 14th at the Get Together market selling exclusive colorways and discounted prices.
Check out the full schedule here which includes appearances by Tittsworth, AC Slater, Klever, Neon Indian, Red Foxxx, Nicky Digital, Hot Pink Delorean, and Steed Lord.
Super Sunglasses – I hate spending lots of money on sunglasses, because I just end up 1) losing them 2) dropping them or 3) throwing them. I would be more careful with these (OK, maybe not) and actually consider spending over $150 on these finely designed works of art—especially the Luciano 3 Occhi. Lovely.
Lazy Oaf – Headed by artist Gemma Shiel, this UK brand shows if you’re going to try and make cute and fun indie-riffic apparel, this is how you do it. JUST GO FOR IT and make a hamburger sweatshirt!
Iron Fist – There seems to be a lot of horror-themed brands out there right now. Although none seem as big, or as cool, as Iron First. Mixing punk, tattoo, and skate culture together they’ve created their own brand—Even managing to please the ladies too with a pretty rockin (Dare I say “sleek”?) high heel collection. (PLUS they’re vegan materials!)
Denham – Premium denim seems to be all the rage right now, but Denham (new since 2009) seem to really have a passion for it. I may be a little bias as I was able to visit their first retail store in Amsterdam, but everything about the shop came across as great quality with attention to detail and pure enthusiasm for what they make.
PushButton – Besides their interesting silhouettes, this female-driven clothing line from Korea surprised me in the way it managed to make things looks sophisticated and fun at the same time. The color combinations alone were enough to grab my attention.
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend this Winter’s Bread & Butter tradeshow in Berlin, Germany. The event took place January 20—22, and brought together hundreds of the industries best brands in fashion, footwear, streetwear, denim, and everything related.
Some companies definitely brought their A game, and in a follow-up post I will be focusing on my top favorite brands I saw at the show. For now, check out a brief video montage of the show and some photos under the cut.
-Alex
PS-No, Dance Party Massacre did not show at this event—Definitely not raking in enough money for that! (Yet?)
After checking out Black and Blue a few weeks back, I got the whole self-titled album from Miike Snow (a band, not one guy) and it’s been my new favorite album of now.
The latest single “Sylvia” is above—The song better than the video though. My personal favorite off the album is “In Search Of“, a hypnotic electro-synth battle cry.
A few weeks ago I was sent a link by a friend, about a “t-shirt competition” Vice Magazine was having… You know, just incase I wanted to send my stuff in. But when the guys behind “Dos and Don’ts” have an open call for something as generic as tee entries, I was more than hesitant.
Enjoying their columns from time to time, and realizing the advantage of free publicity, I sent over an e-mail with this context:
Dear Vice,
I feel like this is some sort of con… like you are really trying to gather all the pathetic t-shirt designs sent your way instead of the good ones. Then you are going to make a big spread of all the unfortunate designers out there. (You know you could.)
In optimistic hopes, I send you over some of my favorite designs from my apparel line.
Yours truly,
Alex
Surprisingly, they decided to showcase one of our shirts (and the Monster Mask), but not surprisingly it was with a few backhanded compliments. Either way, I think it’s kind of funny and ironic. I got exactly what I thought sending something their way.
See the full entry here.
-Alex
I wanted to extend a big heartfelt “Thank You” from the bottom of my bloody heart. While the sale that just ended was a the largest discount I’ve ever given, the resulting sales and feedback were fantastic.
The point in the sale was to help purge older product, and convince new customers to see what DPM is about in person. I think it succeeded and I’m excited to move forward.
Thanks again,
Alex
PS-FABNOB just posted a new interview with myself about Dance Party Massacre, the inspiration, how it is running your own line, and plans for the future. Check it out!
Using 300 individual photos!
From Freezelight.
AK 47 Kalashnikov Vodka £250
Crystal Head Vodka $44.95
Hijos De Villa Pistol Tequila $24.95
See also Tommy Guns Vodka—But you might not want to bring the guns out in public. And definitely don’t point them at a police officer. (Link)
EDMONTON — Edmonton police say they’ve arrested a 24-year-old suspect after a man pointed what turned out to be a machine gun-shaped liquor bottle at an officer conducting a traffic stop Friday night.
Around 11 p.m., police say a second officer noticed a man in a nearby house pointing what looked like a long barreled gun at the officer doing the traffic stop.
More officers were called in and the home was surrounded.
Several people inside the house eventually surrendered peacefully.
Police then discovered that it wasn’t a real weapon that had been pointed at the officer – it was a liquor bottle made in the shape of a gun.
Jessie Shamarchi Petrin, 24, was charged with possession of an imitation weapon dangerous to the public peace.
A follow up from this post.
More info at http://justinbroadbent.com/absolut/
When will someone hire to me to create a party under the city?
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