I found these beautiful, totally Avedon inspired (form his Bazaar’s cover), magazine layout inspiration/editorial Model cards awhile ago, unfortunately I don’t know the name of the artist or photographer! If anyone knows I would love to give them credits ! See UPDATE at the end READ MORE

Fol Chen is an eclectic pop-art group from the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, other than that, not much is known. Their identities are never revealed, they seem to all have nicknames and they have a very interesting narrative as a back story. What is known is that they released their first album, “Part I: John Shade, Your Fortune’s Made” a year ago this month on Asthmatic Kitty to rave reviews. They opened us up to a new sound which can only be describe as dark electronic mixed with bubble-gum pop, which are two polar opposites. As there is talk of an unconfirmed album slated for this year and announced tour dates all over the world supporting art-rock kings, the Liars, I thought I would reminisce on my favorite track from their first album.

Winter, That’s All is Fol Chen at their best…. a perfect industrial pop song. Heavy drums and dark saw-tooth bass lines build a strong foundation, the vocals are soft with a pop esthetic and when that horn section comes in… you are now a Fol Chen fan for life. Winter is catchy as hell, makes you want to dance your ass off and gives Hot Chip a run for their money. Turn the bass way up!

Listen to “Winter, That’s All” Here

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I first stumble on Ty Cole photographs through his ‘Hair project’ that I found original, it almost looks like illustrations – then I checked the rest of his portfolio who got some great, inspiring pictures…

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Nostalgia Anew: Serenity Subversive

“It’s refreshing to see something that isn’t trying so hard to be new. There’s so much striving for newness now that newness feels less new.” – Marc Jacobs

Tough lowered its guard for the farewell wave to Bryan Park. And that was that. New York was quiet. Muted – the palette and the message both. Inspired by sleep, it felt like it. Not that we mind ambiguity every once in a while. READ MORE

Previously known for producing the works of Chiddy Bang, a hot new hip hop/elctronica crew,  Xaphoon Jones, the young prodigy from Philedelphia, PA, has just released his solo mixtape and it is definitely to be reckoned with. Much resembling the musical style and genious of Girl Talk, Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol. 1 still carries its own weight and Xaphoon’s ill sampling and crazy beat formulation is undoubtedly distinct. ‘You Need’ is one of the first tracks on the mixtape and I think it gives a idea of what this kid is all about, business. Xaphoon Jones is definitely an inspiration and his talent seems to be nothing less than promising. Make sure to check it out the mixtape, download available here.

Listen to “You Need” here

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Beat School 101

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Enter the world of Louise Gray! A circus of colors prints and textures patch-worked together for a crazy fun collection! Gray’s AW 10/11 presentation for London Fashion Week saw lots of fun embroidered pieces on models with high crimped pony tails and brightly painted eyebrows! READ MORE