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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Beyonce and Jay-Z release first pictures of their fake baby! (35 comments) |
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NYTimes calls Lana Del Rey 'a skinnier Adele'. Do they h8 fatties? (13 comments) |
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I Am Carles Returns with LIMITED EDISH VALENTINE'S DAY shirt. (15 comments) |
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Madonna says M.I.A. ruined her show, is 'a stupid teenager' (7 comments) |
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Bon Iver's Justin Vernon apologizes 2 Carles. Has he won the first battle against the Corrupt Indie Machine? (12 comments) |
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Lana Del Rey wears baseball cap, looks TOTALLY EFFING keut (8 comments) |
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Alexis Krauss shows off her BANGIN BOD in GQ Magazine. She truly is 'Sexi Lexi.' (18 comments) |
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"BUZZ BANDS" was a category on Jeopardy. Have BUZZ BANDS crossed over 2 the mnstrm? (15 comments) |
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Tyler the Creator spotted bronoodling with 'this nigga' Kanye West. Are Big Thangs Poppin? (11 comments) |
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LANAMANIA hits Los Angeles, frenzied fans begin sobbing in Lana Del Rey's presence (36 comments) |
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Bon Iver sounds like dying indie rock on SNL, has mysterious HUGE black teenager in backing band (30 comments) |
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Pitchfork cyberbullies & slutshames Best Coast, calls her an 'inauthentic two-timing sell out panderer' (13 comments) |
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Lana Del Rey sells MAD albums, is officially RICH, FAMOUS, and SUCCESSFUL (12 comments) |
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I remember when 'Bennifer' was invented, the greatest nickname in the history of celebrity relationship. It really drove up the demand to give a 'short nickname' to every couple just to save headline space.
Feel like more alt celebrities need better nicknames. As a member of the alternative media, I want to do more to 'make sure they get press' for being in a relationship with another indie artist. Sorta wonder why more
I remember when Agyness Deyn and Albert Hammond Jr were dating.
Wonder what Ben Gibbard + Zooey Deschanel's nickname should be.
I feel like WAVVES + Best Coast are the 'new alt celeb couple that every1 is talking about.' People love to get caught up in the spirit of an indie relationship. We imagine them sitting in their apartment, blazing, writing love songs, and being just like normal ppl, except with tons of blog indie cred. Sorta wish I had a chill ass GF/BF who was an indie star. Feel like no1 else would understand my life.
What should be the relationship nickname of WAVVES + BEST COAST?
a) WAVVES BEST COAST
b) BEST WAVVE
c) WAVVES ON THE COAST
d) WAVVCOAST
e) COAST BEST WAVVING
f) BESTT RRELAISH
g) GETTIN HI 2GTHR
h) WAVVES CRASHING AGAINST THE COAST
i) BLAZE BROS
j) FUZZY BUZZY COUPLE
k) WHEN I'M WITH WAVVES
l) DROPPING POST ACID
m) EFF YALL
n) BETHANY CONSENWAVVEBRO
o) Choose.Ur.Own.Response
Do u 'care' about this relaish?
Do u think their albums will 'deliver'?
What is a good name that represents their relaish?
It is a good idea for them to ride their relationship meme to 'get more press'?
What happens if one of their albums is better than the other 1s? Will there be 'trouble in paradise'?
Do u think WAVVES bro bought some new furniture at IKEA with his Mountain Dew money?
Should more alt celebs get into relationships with other alt celebs to 'generate more press'?
Should they 'write a duet', creating an mp3 that helps the indie blogosphere understand what indie love is?
Best Coast is a fuzzy buzzy band that sings abt dank, California, boys, and kitty cats
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WAVVES is a fuzzy buzzy buzzband that sings about aliens, marijuana and being a failure in life but laughing abt it because u r high.
Going to build
a series of piñatas
to honor my favourite alternative celebrities
who have changed my life
who have chanced society
who have changed culture
who have pushed 'art' 2 the next level
transcending society
& shitting on what we once thought was 'authentic art'
why the eff would I build a statue?
they are so finite
they are supposed to last forever
but they won't
one day humans will be gone
and statues will melt away when magma surges from the earth [via iceland] [post-via volcanoes]
Earthquakes will tear shit up in 2012
and castles/buildings will be 'made of sand'
become part of the earth again
the pinata
is so self aware
it knows that it can't last 4ever
it would be impossible to last forever
the pinata exists
to be destroyed
the pinata takes a beating
so u can enjoy it
kinda like the circle of life
u live just 2 die
u succeed just 2 fall.
u get in a relationship just 2 breakup
u listen to a buzzband just 2 resent them in 2-6 months
the creative process is so different
because i am creating something
that I know won't last forever
The best statues are kinda like pinatas
these monuments fall when regimes fall
kinda like the time me and my Iraqi bros got buzzed and tore down
Saddam Hussein statues all around our city.
Even our american soldier bros got involved,
made sure we could do it
I created a pinata
2 be destroyed
2 create a spirit of destruction
in celebration
Pinatas are the ultimate form of tribute in the modern world.
Are pinatas the master art?
Is Andy Warhol's legacy ruined because he 'inspired Lady Gaga'?
Who r u gonna build a pinata 4?
Are you going to build Animal Collective pinatas?
What would u fill up your authentic pinata with? Sparks? Cocaine? Condoms? Dum Dum lollipops? Chili's gift cards?
Are Mexicans 'in touch' with how 2 party / celebrate?
Will pinatas replace blogs/twitters/facebooks as the ultimate form of social media in 2k14?
I have been doing a lot of thinking. I realize that now is the time to start thinking about my Halloween 2k10 costume, instead of waiting til the last minute. I have made the decision to be an altCeleb in 2k10, but I am not sure who will be 'relevant' in exactly 1 year.
Have no idea what 2k10 will be like... Feeling nervous/anxious... Might need some sort of anti-depressant.
Will Steve Aoki still be relevant?
Maybe Steve Aoki will be a good 'ironic' costume in the year 2k26.
I am not sure if it will still be authentic to be a DJ for Halloween in 2k10, since DJ+Electro culture may or may not be dead.
I still feel like M.I.A. deserves tons of alt points for her concept, craftsmanship, timeliness, and execution.
Empire of the Sun bros seem like they also deserve 'mad props' for their dedication to 'the Aussie scene.'
Maybe I should just go 2 Halloween as 'the fat Jonas Brother.'
I feel excited about Halloween 2k10, but I just don't rlly know who I should commit to.
Will Animal Collective still be buzzworthy in 2k10?
Will the Neon Indian Bro be a bigger alt Celeb in 1 year?
Will Washed Out have a more developed personal brand?
Will Girl Talk still be 'relevant'?
Will MGMT ever 'come back'?
Is it still alt for mainstreamers to like Of Montreal?
Will Grizzly Bear's next album 'chart' at #1?
Is it still 'alt' 2 say that Phoenix is 'good'/'catchy'?
Is Owl City 'the new alt'?
What is the 'best album' of 2k9?
What is the 'best mp3' of 2k9?
What will happen when twitter dies?
What will happen when minorities stop using myspace?
Will I get a job after I graduate?
Is it cost effective to go to live shows/music festivals, or 2 just check the internet 3x per day?
R u worried abt the indie apocalypse?
What new genres will emerge in 2k10?
What genres will die in 2k10?
(Am I gonna die? Or will scientists discover a way 2 live 4ever soon?)
Is Obama gonna get re-elected?
Will Panda Bear release an album that makes it clear that he is both the 'John Lennon AND Paul McCartney' of Animal Collective?
What mediocre 'buzzbands' will emerge in 2k10 that major alt sites grant an unwarranted shelf life?
Does n e 1 know some bloggable music that has been released since the Chillwave Era?
Will the indie blogosphere be 'dormant' until an established indie band (Vampire Weekend/Arcade Fire) releases an early 2k10 album that every1 can 'talk about' again?
What popular blog will 'die' in 2k10?
...nervous abt the future....
Please use the comments section to 'reflect' on 2k9, and forecast what the year 2k10 will be like.
Last weekend, I was attending a Grizzly Bear concert on the coast of Brooklyn. It was a normally meaningful indie event...but then something happened... I heard the people behind me say that Jay-Z was in attendance. I thought to myself 'Jesus Christ. Jay-Z has the same taste in music as me? Who would have thunk it?' I did what any other regular person would have done--I shuffled around the crowd in an attempt to spot Jay-Z. After accidentally gravitating towards 3 normal black males, I finally found the real Jay-Z.
I took out my cammy phone, took a pic, and uploaded it to the twitterpicture forums--this is what I do whenever I see something 'kewl' happen.
Eventually, I moved behind Jay-Z and Beyonce, and decided to take a video of them. It seemed like if I didn't 'take out my cell phone' and get some pix/videos, then it would be impossible for my non-NYC based friends to believe that I had seen this famous couple.
It was great. I got to see Jay-Z and Beyonce dancing and singing all of the words. It made me feel like I was sort of 'justified' 2 like what I like. I might start listening to Jay-Z and Beyonce a little bit differently now--as if their music is influenced by the same music that influences my life.
Was pumped abt how Beyonce and her lil sis were s000 into it. I really like the same parts of the song that she 'jammed' to. My bros and I agree with her--those parts are the most 'rocking' and the most 'meaningful.'
Eventually, I got home, and uploaded my video to youtube. I didn't expect it to happen--but a lot of music bloggers and webzines covered my video. It seemed like it was worth it. It seemed like I had finally become a part of the scene, and contributed something. Maybe I would never write a hit album or contribute something transcendent to the scene, but today, I captured a lil bit of life that no1 else lived. I'm glad other people can enjoy it (that's why i linked 2 my personal myspace on the video). Even though I wasn't really able to 'focus on the concert' because I was waiting for the famous couple 2 turn around so I could get some better pictures, I still feel like my day was special. I feel good about my life. I honestly feel like I am personally responsible for constructing a bridge between the 'indie scene' and the 'hip hop scene.'
Do u get more excited when u see a 'real celebrity' or an 'alternative celebrity'?
Do u 'feel bad' for celebs when u see them 'trying to be normal bros' but then there are a bunch of 'normal bros' taking pix of them with their cellphones?
Are 'celebrities' the same as 'normal ppl'?
Do u feel 'special' when ur close to a celebrity, and get a 'shit eating grin' on ur face?
Do u hope 1 day that you will be 'relevant' enough to become a human meme who gets 'blog coverage' when u attend an indie concert?
Do u think 'real black people' are capable of liking Grizzly Bear?
Just need 2 make sure I capture the most meaningful moments of my life, particularly those times where I see a 'famous person.' Just want 'the rest of the internet' 2 believe that I was actually in the presence of 'fame.'
Wish u could see the world the way I see it [via youtube/twitpic/flickr/faycebook].
Grizzly Bear is a bloggable buzzband.
Jay-Z is a rapper who indie people like 2 consider authentic.
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I saw this picture of the lead Grizzly Bear and the CEO of the band 'Feist.' They appear to be riding a rollercoaster on Coney Island or something. I am not sure if they are 'real friends' having 'real fun', or if this was a moment that was coordinated by an indie Public Relations firm. Feel like they might be attempting to 'cobrand' or something. Feist looks 'genuinely scared' and Grizzly Bro looks 'excited about life', so it might be a 'genuine moment.' (Wonder if the latinos in the back realize that they are part of a larger meme).
Kinda feel confused about the indie internet music landscape. While artists appear to be 'more open with fans' and we are s00 connected to them, makes me paranoid that I'm being manipulated. I have only heard the iPod nano Feist song, so I will probably only listen to Grizzy Bear if they are in some sort of Apple ad, but I think Apple ads prefer 'keut girl voices' as opposed to 'harmonic bro voices.' Feels 'almost surreal' that two indie superstars would hang out and do 'normal things' like ride rollercoasters, eat funnel cakes, and 'gawk' at a freak show full of carnies. Wonder what they talk about...indie things...or 'regular human' things. Wonder if they 'only talk about music' or if it is a chance 2 'not talk about music.' Wish I could be a 'fly on the wall', yall.
Even though artists 'tweet' and say that they are 'doing normal things', it's just hard for me to trust (maybe bc I got out of a relationship with an incredibly manipulative person). It's like everything was just made to be blogged about. Feel like every time I see this picture for the next 10 internet years, I will be reminded of the blurred 'sense of proximity' to my fave indie artists.
If u were a relevant artist, what would u talk about with other relevant artists, and how would u exploit the situation to 'get more myspace hits'?
Is everything 'just a meme', even 2 authentic bros hanging out?
Do yall know if this photo was 'digitally enhanced' to 'make it look older'?
Just want to be an alt celeb, and find out if other altcelebs 'get' life or are just 'idiots.'
Do yall hang around after 'shows' 2 take pix with indie musicians, just 2 touch them and feel that they are 'real'?
Edward Droste is the 'frontman' of the popular buzzband Grizzly Bear.
Read more>>>>I watched this video of rapper M.I.A. being interviewed by snarky political comedian Bill Maher. I know that M.I.A. is political and shit, but I never really knew what she was talking about. Glad that Bill Maher sort of 'spoke for her' and 'explained the issue' that she keeps blabbing about. Not even sure if I 'get it.' I feel like I might only care about American issues, or issues that cause the American govt to spend money so I can complain about how there are potholes in my roads even though we are spending money on the war in Iraq. Sort of just wish that she would 'rap' over some sweet beats (produced by Diplo) instead of 'talking about issues and shit.'
From what I understand:
This is a map of Sri Lanka. I think the green areas are 'less violent' and the yellow areas represent 'more acts of hate and political oppression.'
Just trying to educate yall. Trying to get yall to care about more global issues. Wish more celebrities would come up with more creative causes to support instead of just 'supporting Obama.' Feel like he's boring to support since he is making things worse and led us into economic crisis.
M.I.A. is known for thinking that the American government is out 2 get her.
Sometimes I wonder what I'd do if I met one of the most important alt celebrities of all time. I saw this picture of James "Jimmy" "DFAbro" Murphy with some bro taking a pic of him with his krappie digicam, and it made me think about what I'd do if I had the opportunity to shake the hand of one of me heros.
What would u do if u met James Murphy?????
a) shake his hand, and make a statement that proves u r 'a true fan'
b) make a joke that involves a lyric of a popular LCD Soundsystem song--'bro. just wanna be some1 great and not North American scum with all my friends daft punk is gonna play at my house.'
c) take out ur iPhone/shittie digicam and ask to take a picture with him
d) ask him to sign ur iPod
e) tell him that he means a lot 2 the history of electro, modern disco, and transcendental-bloghouse
f) hand him the demo from ur band so that u can get signed 2 DFA
g) write down ur band's myspace page
h) try to 'pick him up' kinda like that 1 SNL skit where Ben Stiller 'picks up' Glen Frey as played by Will Ferrell
i) tell him that ur in film school, and tell him that u made a short film using some of his music, and encourage him 2 search 4 it on youtube
j) Tell him that u connected with the song 'New York I love u, but ur bringing me down' and it inspired u to move away from NYC
k) Ask him if he has heard 'Justice'
l) Ask him if he wants to chill, cuz u know a place with good authentic Mexican food/late night snacks
m) Just try to be a bro
n) Choose.Your.Own.Response
Sometimes I wonder how 2 handle myself in front of people who are incredibly relevant. Do they exist in the same world as we do? I feel very 'normal' and I think the world would be different if I had made some huge contribution to alternative society.
Do u think part of being a 'modern fan' means feeling entitled to broship with ur alternative role models? Feel like I can really connect with my fave artists and personalities these days, especially bc of twitter. Just feel s00 close 2 famous ppl now.
Yall. I was reading some blogs that still think Time Magazine is 'important', and that their 'list of 100 important people' is important/relevant. From what I understand, the guy who designed the popular Search Engine and Music Blogging Service 'Pitchfork Media' was awarded a slot.
I think the Pitchfork bro's anonymous blogger name is 'Ryan Schreiber.' From what I understand about Pitchfork, there is actually a staff of writers who write under the name Ryan_Schreiber. So I think it's kinda unfair that he gets to be this 'important person' when it's actually a lot of ghost bloggers writing 4 him. Don't think that's what journalism is all about, yall.
None the less, his formula has worked. Can't believe P4k was started in 1995. I wasn't even born then. Shit. Does this mean I need 2 keep posting on my MP3 blog for 10+ years and I will be guaranteed 2 be 'as big and relevant' as pitchfork.blogspot.com?
Kinda jealous of him. Need to feel more 'relevant.'
i think it's kinda weird how u can 'rate' him. Think it might be some sort of metaphorical panopticon pyramid scheme when it comes to Pitchfork Ratings. Like 4 all of these years, he assigns buzzbands numbers, but now we get 2 assign him a number. Makes u realize that u can't rate everything cuz every1 is different.
Also kinda weird how this anonymous blogger got to become so relevant, and now basically controls 'reality' according 2 independent-ish musicians and altbros. I guess that's how it has always worked, except now the Pitchfork Blog Site has replaced 'stupid magazines that u can't click on cuz they are printed on paper.'
Kinda wish I had started 4chan so that I could become very influential on the internet. Feel like I am trapped in the long tail, yall. Need 2 do more to 'set myself apart' and 'build a community of followers' who 'identify with my brand.'
confused. I think if u look at the top people, u realize that the only people who are important are meme-driven politicians, people who have shows on TV that Baby Boomers+GenXers watch, and people who have 'relevant internet websites.' Need 2 build an 'internet community' that 'supports me' kinda like 'tween girls who read Twilight' or something.
Sad that Time's Person of the Year isn't going to be 'me'/'YOU' again. Sad that they had to focus on 'real famous people who do important stuff' again and they couldn't highlight the state of our modern society and our reliance on the internet 2 express ourselves.
Who do yall nominate 4 HRO's Person of the Year?
Who should win Person of the Year for 2k9?
Do yall think people who 'support Obama' for these 'awards' are ass holes?
Starting 2 realize that Ryan_Schreiber might be the most relevant alternative celebrity of all time.
'Just trying 2 sell magazines so that we don't go out of business.'
-Magazine Editors Creating Gimmicks and selecting Hot Sluts 2 b on their Mag Covers
A lot of ppl try to say that blackface is offensive. I'm not God, so I don't know how 2 make judgments like that. I think that this costume by CSS lead singer LOVEFOXXX is a metaphor about slavery. There are a bunch of hands on her costume, which represent 'people working in the fields.'
However, there is a special glimmer to her black paint which symbolizes hope. That 'hope' is directly related to Barry Obama's election, and she is just trying to say that 'black people used to have it bad, but now things are okay bc they can express themselves through urban culture blogs and streetwear [via kanye].' I'm not sure what the print on her shirt/body suit means, but it is probably some sort of cave dweller typography, or something that ancient people would write on bowls and walls and stuff like that to tell their stories about life.
Lovefoxxx's costume is complete with a hint of JokerAlt. After Heath Ledger played 'the Joker' in The Dark Knight, every1 is looking to recreate his pain and his humor by drawing 'happy face scars' that extend their mouths. While I kinda wanna laugh with ur, I can also feel a little bit of the pain that she went through, bringing me closer 2 her.
Do yall think this costume was offensive?
Did I misinterpret it?
Are there such things as metaphors?
Why can't things just stand 4 what they are?
If u really think about it... in our post-hiphop culture world, isn't there a lil bit of black paint on all of our faces?
Did n e 1 study racial issues at college? Do we only look to black people for 'crime' and 'entertainment'? Do yall think Barry Obama is good for the minority career-goal zeitgeist, or should we all try to be in the NBA/rappers/Oprahs /Beyonces / Chris Browns / OJ Simpsons / Magic Johnsons / Charles Barkleys / Condoleezas / Martin Lawrences / George W. Bushes ?
h8 how I work myself up since I pick up on too many metaphors. h8 my liberal arts education. :-(
wish I could be dumb and just eat Doritos and watch MTV and read PerezHilton on my Dell laptop. But I'm not. Being alt is a glorious burden.
Previous Lovefoxxx Shenanigans
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2008/09/monitoring-lovefoxxx-stage-costumes.html
In 2009, I will break more news stories and turn into an investigative reporting blog. I recently uncovered an exclusive story within the memesphere. I was searching through old video archives to see how pre-internet pop culture influenced today's artists and their aesthetic gimmicks.
I was watching this clip of Full House where Stephanie Tanner starts a band with Kimmy Gibbler and they play an Ace of Base Cover [via "I Saw the Sign"].
and I noticed something kinda weird about the name of their band...
THE GIRL TALKS--just like Greg Gillis.
This is the kind of reporting that Pitchfork, the Stereogums, and the Daily Swarm need 2 b doing yall. I am just a meme blog. I'm not ready 2 accidentally find out that I've been lied 2 my whole alternative life.
If I had know that the Girl Talks had stolen their name from Girl Talk, a tween Ace of Base coverband, would I still be a 'fan'? I don't know the answer 2 that question.
Just h8 being lied 2. Will probz stop blggng abt the Girl Talks now. Feel like my parents told me I was adopted or something.
// h8 u
[miss u]
John Stamos is like Madonna. He has found a way to reinvent himself and stay cool all these years.
R u going 2 burn ur copy of 'Feed the Animals'?
Let's get the most important question out of the way:
//IS IT AUTHENTIC 2 B JUSTICE 4 HALLOWEEN?//
[Photo by Click//Clash]
I'm s0 excited, yall! Halloween is just around the corner!
What are yall gonna be? R u gonna be an alt celeb?
R u gonna be an electro war soldier?
R u gonna be an AZN/blipster/mexiAlt/WASPster?
R u gonna be Uffie and wear a see-thru shirt?
R u gonna be something post-ironic, or post-post-ironic?
Do u not dress up? Ur no fun! C'mon! I basically wear a costume every day cuz of my zany personal brand!
But ya... HRO is basically a place where u can search for an alt/authentic Halloween costume.
If u were gonna be HIPSTER RUNOFF 4 Halloween, what would u wear?
//WHAT ARE YALL GONNA BE FOR HALLOWEEN?///
I think one of the fun things about HIPSTER RUNOFF is keeping 'relevant bands' relevant, even months after they released their latest album or 'reporting' tour dates as an excuse to post an mp3. For instance, I get to post this picture of a brace face drooling over Alice Glass's (lead guitarist of Crystal Castles). It's a shame that Alice Glass always wears leggings so he can't sneak a reach up her skirt.
:-( We all have our dreams (yall).
Who is your female-alt celeb dream hookup?
The lead singer of CSS? Uffie? Ladyhawke? Vanessa Carlton? AgDeyn? Feist? Cat Power? Tegan and/or Sara? The girl in m83? A girl in Ladytron? An indie skank in a popular alt music video? An Au Revoir Simone gurle? One of the girls in the band AIR? A weirdo from Iceland? A grossly kute girl from Scandinavia?
Anonymous: She's not fucking retiring. She's just retiring from her live shows, She's still going to make albums. Somebody needs to teach that bitch what the world "hiatus" means.
Anonymous: i never rly gave chance to m.i.a 2 and once i even said she sucks.
does that make me a bad person?
are alt bros who actually listen to m.i.a getting more tugs from alt black girls?
that song with the guns and sh1t sounded OKAY, and she was KUTE :-(
i guess it's time to MOVE ON to the next 'KUTE and sounds OKAY'black girl.
Anonymous: I saw M.I.A. at Lowlands 07 and it was so awful i left after 20min. She was so drunk, couldn't remember her songs and the sound was so distorted it was like watching a black Amy Winehouse inside a boombox from the 80's turned up 4000%. Actually it was worse then that cos that actually sounds kinda good. Kala blowed. Galang boomed. Meh.
Anonymous: I saw her havin a [HIGHLY RECC'D] drunken argument with then BF/mentor/fellow alt-celeb Diplo.
3> Alt-Celebs are human too 3>
Anonymous: my last memory of m.i.a. was also my only near death experience. basically at coachella her tent was so crowded that i got trampled to the sound of her opening song "bamboo banga"....i can't hear that song without thinking that a 300 lb mexican altbro is gonna crush me between himself and like four other innocent bystanders.
Stan: i heard m.i.a has\had nice ass? is it true?
Hannah: she came to my school and all i heard wuz gunshots alldayeveryday
Anonymous: why do we care? SHE'S UGLY
Anonymous: one time I wuz at a [HIGHLY RECC'D] festival, and had 2 relieve myself. I proceeded 2 the bathrooms, and there wuz Maya Arularprgamsfjasff standing between two urinals. I wuz 2 confused, but I whipped out my penis and she gave it a little tug. I'll miss her 4 sure.
Anonymous: Wow! You guys are so ironic and funny. Fact of the matter is that Kala was a great album and MIA was a great artist.
I'm sure we all know Quentin from the band, The Teenagers. He is responsible for the explosion of 'alt bros cuffing their t-shirt sleeves' during the summer of 2008.
Don't u think this guy kinda looks like him?
sooo random. Does n e 1 know if Quentin had a twin brother who his mother abandoned bc he wasn't self-aware & alternative enough?
[Photo by Click Clash]
Gaspard Augé, the guitarist from the rock band Justice, usually wears a leather jacket with sleeves. Since we live on an overheated planet, Gaspard is forced to utilize the sleeveless leather jacket look in the summer months.
Do you think it's okay for Justice to drop the sleeved leather jacket look when the temperature is too high? Or do you admire them for sticking to the bylaws of their personal brand? Or are they required to wear leather due to promotional obligations tied to their upcoming fashion line?
[Photo by ShadowScene]
Gaspard Augé is a DJ/producer in the popular French electro house duo Justice.
Meet The Facehunter. He's more than just a street fashion blog. He's a real person (who dresses kind of like Willy Wonka).
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx1j8b0JnY0&hl=en]
Which do you think is a more difficult field: street fashion blogging or having your own party pix website?
Which is a more authentic field?
Which will get u on to more guest lists?
Which has a better chance of turning you into an alternative celebrity?
Which presents a better opportunity to create a sustainable revenue stream?
HE WILL HUNT UR FACE.
http://facehunter.blogspot.com/
LAPEROLOG posted pics from an alternative party that was sponsored by Reebok. I noticed a few of my favourite alternative celebrities. Since I am 'alternative', and I admire alternative celebrities since they are trendsetters, should I consider buying Reebok products?
Look! It's Yelle, some broad, and Dorian!
The Kitsune Dudes
Can u find any more alternative celebrities in attendance at the Reebok Partie? Look for more alternative celebrities at this Laperolog photo set.
Who is your favourite Alternative Celebrity?
Oh Jack White
ur just like u and me and every1 we know
Letting ur guard down
and going shopping to buy cat food
4 ur cat
(and kitty toilet pebbles)
Ur a genius, Jack White
but at the same time
ur a human
even though u can wail on guitar.
so used 2 ur flamboyant on-stage personal brand
But at the end of the day
ur not just a pretentious indie celeb
Ur a brilliant song writer
Like that 1 song u wrote for people at soccer games 2 sing
but at the end of the day
ur just a bro who <3s his cat
kinda like the Best Coasts
and that rlly makes me <3 u
Feel like there is no greater love
than the love between man + canine [via feline]
hope ur kitty isn't pooping everywhere while ur gone.
Have fun chillin on some meow mix Whiskers Purina
See yall at PETCO
with tons of relevant alternative celebrities
Do yall <3 Jack White?
Are the White Stripes overrated?
Does Jack White need to focus on the White Stripes instead of playing in a bunch of other lame bands?
Are the White Stripes 'indie' or 'mainstream rock bullshit'?
Should blogs stop 'creaming' over Jack White memes since all of his song sound the same?
Every indie band has a group of super fans who have been there since 'before the beginning', so when they go to see their fave band live, they metaphorically cream their pants, kinda like when Justin Bieber has a show and he takes the head of his penis out of his baggy jeans, just to make fan girls 'go crazy.' It's kinda the same thing, except it is usually a bro-on-bro type of love/fandom.
Anyways, it seems like this 'super fan' of Ariel Pink went 'wild n out' during a Haunted Graffy show. He seems to be 'all up' in Ariel Pink's junk, letting him know that he is familiar with his entire discography by 'burying his head in his peen region.'
Can you see that dude with a beard in the front? He had so much Pink love. At times it was like he just couldn’t take it and he would collapse onto the stage with his head down and his arms draped over the amp, longingly flapping his hands at the singer. During “Round and Round” Pink stepped up to the edge of the stage and let him hold on to his legs.
Have yall ever seen indie band super fans 'going wild' during a show?
Do they ruin the chill vibes at the show?
Can some altbros 'not handle' hearing an MP3 live?
Have you been into Ariel Pink for over 10 years? Do u resent him now that he is 'mainstream indie'?
Do u still get 'jacked up' for shows and stand in the front trying to 'touch' the peens of ur fave rockers, or do u just hover around in the back, getting 'wasted' at the bar?
Are indie celebs 'actually famous' or just in the minds of warped humans who read 2 many bloggies?
Do u think Ariel 'made love' to this bro after the show, or at least 'gave him an autograph' on his newly-purchased merch?
Do indie super fans 'ruin' shows by hogging space at the front of the stage, and 'trying too hard' to connect with the music?
Which indie male/female celeb would u want to give a metaphorical blow job to while they are performing?
I have always wondered what I would do if I had the opportunity to 'schmooze' with a relevant alt celebrity. Like get a moment where I could convey 'genuine appreciation' for the art that they produce utilizing face 2 face communication. I know the mp3 buzzosphere can be a really fickle/fleeting type of place, but if I had just one chance to let them know I was 'more than just a fan' who 'stole their mp3s and loaded them on my iPod 4 free', I would make sure they understood me not just as a die hard fan, but as a chill bro who understands their existence better than they even do. Maybe if we connected hard enough, I would get 'exclusive VIP access' to the majority of their North American tour dates and late night talk show performances.
In the embedded video, an alt takes the opportunity to meet Oliver Sim of The xx, a 2k9 buzzband. It seems like she thought long and hard about her 'intro line', and went with "YALL WERE GREAT ON FALLON." He looks at her, kinda puzzled, then is just like 'whatevz.' The video dramatically ends, so we will never know if Olly shafted her, or if he 'took her back home and pounded her.' Realistically, he probably just asked if he could buy her sunglasses from her since they are kewl cuz they have a lil star on them..
Feel like even though this was a micromoment, it was the perfect embodiment of the fan perception of a blog buzz artist. U just want to let them know that every day u check alt websites, and the days where they 'have a new mp3', showcase 'live tour dates', or 'debut a new music video' are the days that mean the most for u. Seems 'surreal' to actually get to meet some1 u just read about on the internet all the time. Do u think this alt 'handled herself well' or is she 'a complete effing dork'?
Have yall ever met a famous alternative celeb? Was it a let down?
Were they 'nice' and 'chill' or 'mean ass ppl' who didn't give a shit abt u?
Do u try to never meet ur idols because they turn out 2 be 'huge a-holes'?
What 'intro line' would u use with each alt celeb?
Have u ever met a buzzband who was 'great on Fallon'?
Have u ever told any1 'yall were great on fallon'?
After several posts questioning the indie credibility of Solange Knowles [link 1] [link 2], and other posts documenting Jay-Z + Beyonce Knowles attending coachella/other indie concerts [link 1] [link 2], Solange Knowles has found out about the popular mainstream alt indie mp3 music culture blog HIPSTER RUNOFF. She has 'come under intense scrutiny' by many indie web journalists, claiming that she is 'faking' her affinity towards indie artists just to exploit a niche market that wants mainstream approval.
Solange recently tweeted about how she found a new bloggyspot called hipster runoff, and it is 'mad legit' / full of 'lols.' She claims that Carles is one of the most important music journalists of the modern indie alt era, and possibly shared the link with Beyonce [via iPhone Messenger].
Beyonce and Solange shared many lols abt the blog, then reflected on hipster culture.
In addition, popular post-'it girl' Peaches Geldof was like 'u've never heard of the hipster runsoff.
(really not sure who this girl is, but I heard she is 'big in Britain')
Then Solange was all like 'hells naw', and used the term 'blipster' (tm), which was invented by Carles.
Do blipsters have their own sites, or do they still just hang out on myspace [via minorities]?
Wonder if this means that HIPSTER RUNOFF has 'crossed over'?
Is Carles 'in bed' with alternative celebrities / Solange Knowles?
Will HRO 'be compromised' in this new era of 'fame' + 'critical acclaim' from alt celebs?
Is the blogosphere just the process of websites 'cozying up' to artists for exclusives?
Should blogs be 'bros' with the content that they cover?
Once a blog is 'bros' with an artist, are they allowed to 'pan' them any more, or has this sort of guilt enabled many bands to have a career that lasted longer than it should have?
Which artists are 'in bed' with which blogs?
Do artists get higher scores from Pitchfork if they 'bro down' with the staff, and give them solid content?
Does Solange Knowles have 'more indie cred' because she is into the H-Ro, or is she 'effing mainstream' because HRO has 'gone down the shitter' over the past year?
Solange Knowles is Beyonce's little sister. She is trying 2 appeal to alt audiences.
After writing a 'survival guide 4 Coachella', popular reality TV star Whitney Port 'got her hipster on' at Coachella. It seemed like she was really knowledgeable abt how 2 'last' at a music fest. She really knows who the current leaders of the indie movement are, and what she needs to wear / eat in order to survive a 3 day music festival.
It seems like she was the 'leader' of some sort of posse of 'weekend hipsters.' Like the sort of 'rich girls' who pretend they are 'alt' when they go 2 a music festival / mainstream indie concert, but probs spent a lot of money on their outfits.
[via brand new Converse shoes]
Tip #2: Wear really comfy shoes — sneakers are definitely best. Feet get really sweaty. NO SANDALS! Your feet will be covered in dirt within the first hour.
Do u think she looks 'most alt' in this outfit? Do u like her long figure? Should she be a model?
So many days at Coachella. Just want a functional, fashionable look that will help me stay cool. Need 2 be ready in case paparazzi photograph me.
Do yall know what bands she saw?
Vampire Weekend – These guys kind of called it early. Their look and sound is now driving the current indie movement, as well as Urban Outfitters’ Spring campaign. East Coast beach is in.
Have u been wearing East Coast Beach this spring?
What was ur fave Whitney Port Coachella Survival Tip?
Tip #9: Bring a lightweight hoodie — it gets cold once the sun goes down.
Is Whitney Port the next great music journalist?
Did she follow all of her rules about being comfy, wearing sun screen, and watching kewl buzzbands?
Tip #7: If you are hungry, eat spicy pizza. It’s worth the $7.
Is Whitney Port driving current of the indie movement?
Did yall eat the pizza at Coachella?
Did u see any 1 famous at Coachelly?
Coachella is a music festival held in Southern California that turns into a gathering of the world's most relevant buzzbands, artists, designers, celebrities, and internet personalities.
Just saw this picture of Vampire Weekend and Diplo at Coachella. Seems like they really 'became bros.' Probably talked about their influences, Afro-beat stuff, and other great artists to sample. Maybe compared notes on 'how to get a coachella crowd fired up.' Feel like this picture gives me the right to 'erroneously report' that there will be a Major Lazer Remix of "Horchata" by Vampire Weekend.
Wonder if alternative celebrities are 'authentic bros' or if they are just gonna use one another for remixes.
Wonder if Diplo really cares about 'the indie movement' or if he is just trying to tweet out memes for music blogs 2 jump on.
Does n e 1 know Diplo's real name?
What do u think they talked abt?
Is Ezra Koenig the hottest bro in indie music?
Have yall ever chilled with Ezra Koenig and Rostam Batmanglij?
Does Coachella seem like a place where authentic artists can unite?
Are music festivals the best place 2 meet new artists who will remix ur tracks?
Vampire Weekend is a popular indie buzzband that is kinda mainstream and ppl always say 'they're s00 preppy.'
Diplo is a relevant alt DJ and producer.
Coachella is a music festival held in Southern California that turns into a gathering of the world's most relevant buzzbands, artists, designers, celebrities, and internet personalities.
I have never even heard of PAPERMAG, but maybe this gimmick was a good idea so that more people would find out about their magazine and/or website. They basically just declared a bunch of people to be 'beautiful.' This is a great strategy for any magazine or website that wants to get a lot of clicks /advertising impressions. They basically just have to gather a list of 25-100 people, then call them some sort of glorifying adjective. If they pick a wide enough range of famous people, they can get blog buzz from different genres of outlets, and theoretically increase their 'reach.'
They named popular chillwave artist Chaz Bundick of Toro Y Moi to be one of the most beautiful people in the entire world.
Is Chaz Bundick on of the most beautiful alternative celebrities on the planet?
Is he the 'finest' indie bro on the planet?
Is Chaz Bundick a blipster, or is he 'too chill'?
Other notable moderately alt or famous celebs include
David Karp, the creator and CEO of TUMBLR
Is he beautiful on the inside/outside/or both?
AJ English, a model + LA Socialite
Is he beautiful on the inside/outside/or both?
Adam Lambert, the flamer from American Idol
Is he beautiful on the inside/outside/or both?
The band GIRLS from San Francisco
Are GIRLS beautiful on the inside/outside/or both?
Anna Kendrick, some girl who is trying to be more than a supporting actress in the Twilight series
Alt author Zachary German
Have u heard of these people?
Do u think they are beautiful?
What makes some1 beautiful: the way they look or the way they are on the inside?
Is People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People the only list of beautiful people that counts?
Who is the most beautiful chillwave artist?
Toro Y Moi is a chillwave bro who hit the 2k10 album "Causers of This."
Lou Reed is known as a bro from the pre-internet band The Velvet Underground. From what I understand, they are very influential.
Chloe Sevigny is a popular alternative model + actress + designer + Renaissance Woman. It seems like she is probably watching the 'Dot Race' on the jumbotron, but he is thinking about some sort of deep Velvet Underground song.
The two were seen at Madison Square Garden watching the New York Knicks play against the Atlanta Hawks. Wonder if NBA games are a new relevant alternative event. Like a chill party where every1 can wear Snuggies and chill on a 'cold one.'
From what we have researched on Google Images, Chloe Sevigny is a 'die hard' New Yorker, and supports local teams.
She even supports the popular Canadian sport 'hockey.'
Are alt celebs starting to sit 'courtside' to get more exposure? Wonder if mainstream hiphop culture is 'rubbing off' on alt celebs.
Will Vampire Weekend sit courtside at nationally televised games just to create blog buzz?
Will Chloe Sevigny convince LeBron James to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and sign with the New York Knicks?
Is Chloe Sevigny a chill bro who u can 'watch the game' and 'drink a brewskie' with?
Do u respect the fact that Chloe brings her glasses to the game so she can have a clear view of the action?
Chloe Sevigny is an alternative actress and model. She is famous for 'being alt hot' and giving Vincent Gallo a BJ on camera.
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