HIPSTER RUNOFF

We often get caught up in the negative parts of modern culture, but forget about the ppl who truly inspire us to appreciate the lifestyle that we take 4 granted. This is an Inspirational Series By Carles.

Meme hijack via whpths

I feel like a take a lot of shit for granted. Sparks, PBR, partying, listening 2 music, free mp3s from music blogs, Am Appy fitting me nicely, chillin on the internet for 70% of the week and a lot of other perks that I think are a 'God given right.' However, I recently saw a DJ bro who was spinning, despite not having any arms. His name is apparently Pascal Kleiman. He seems like a chill bro who just wants to spin some bangers/house, smoke cigs to look kewl while DJing, twist some knobs, filter some sounds, mix some levels, reach into his record bag, and just be a pretty bad ass bro in general. While he can't do all of the things that fully-abled DJs can do, he has what it takes to bring the joy of love, music, and dance 2 people all around the world (kinda like a krappy MP3 blogger whose blog has a shittie layout and bad writing).

I think a lot of times we don't view 'being an authentic alt with a self-aware perspective' as a gift, but I wish yall would realize that it is. We are fortunate to have our health, and our 'abilitie 2 partie.'

Glad we're finally out of the inauthentic 'masked DJ' gimmick phase. Sort of wonder if he spins bloghouse, or just guido Euro Techno house core.

(he seems like a chill bro)

This is the beginning of a new scene. Let's start being positive and more appreciative of 'the scene' and let's me more supportive of one another. Going to go hang up some D.I.Y. doodled fliers for an underground show this weekend.

WHAT R U THANKFUL 4?
WHAT DO U TAKE 4 GRANTED?

Which gimmick is more authentic--
BEING A MASKED DJ??????

or being an ultimate altbro super fan who hand crafted a custom mask of his favourite masked DJ duo and wearing it to a meaningful LIVE DJ Set by his favourite masked DJ duo?

[Photo via Cobrasnaker]

Just want 2 prove that my brand is [via N*SYNC] with my favourite altceleb DJ duo lifestyle brand.

Might wear this to a Panda Bear ft AnCo concert

Might wear a Beck costume to a Girl Talk house show

Might wear a Keyboard Shortcut to a Cut Copy concert

Might play russian roulette at a Deerhunter show

Can yall think of n e good gimmicks to implement at a show that proves u r a Super Fan of an indie rock electro band? Just wanna prove myself, yall.

Previous authentic alt
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2008/09/is-it-authenticalt-to-go-2-a-mstrkrft-concert-with-a-jason-mask.html
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2008/12/how-would-u-murder-an-altbro.html

Sometimes I wonder 'what DJs will do next' in order to stay relevant + interesting.
They are really going to have to start coming up with 'out of this world' gimmicks since the masked DJ economy has officially gone under.
I feel like the whole 'space'/'interplanetary' theme might be the future of the DJ. Or maybe something where you choose a career, and then build your gimmick around it. Kind of like how Interpol dresses up like ghey investment bankers. Or Nickelback dresses up like 'dudes who hang out at bars.'

This bro is an Astronaut for the popular web 2.0 company NASA.

[Photos by cobrasnake]

He decided to use his performance as a portal to 'another galaxy.' (cuz he chills in space)
He even discovered a new breed of alien who lives on another planet that has Am Appies.

It was a zany and fun time with tons of intergalactic creatures. The altCrowd 'loved' how it was 'not supposed to be taken seriously' but also represented a portal to a different galaxy in a serious way.

As yall know, HRO is a blog about finding sustainable business models/gimmicks. As performers, yall have to realize that you need 2 do whatever it takes to get blogged about. Kind of like the pizza alt. U have 2 understand that u are creating 4dimensional experience for your fans.

Can yall think of any good DJ/band gimmicks for the upcoming decade?