I was looking at some pictures of chillwave artists in SUP MAGAZINE. I feel worried about them. It looks like they have a lot going on in their minds. Like maybe stressed out, or something. You might recognize Ernest Greene, the lead singer of Washed Out. But if you saw him on the street, would u think he was one of 2k9's most successful new musicians?
Even Neon Indian bro seems like he has been going on a lot of long walks. Looks like his mind is cloudy, overwhelmed with worry.
Probably a lot of pressure. So many people want to 'get at u', offer you money so that they can take your brand to the next level. But you're just one bro. You just made some songs on the compy. Asking yourself, "Why is there even a backlash against me?" Being in a buzzband must be a post-absurd experience. Pretty isolating. Like very few people would even be able to understand the problems and pressure in ur life.
Going to just chill. Free my mind. Drink an iced coffee.
Still feel empty, even after the barista made me the perfect iced coffee. 'My Glass is Half Empty.'
2k10 is here, and most artists have a lot to think about. There is so much pressure on all musicians and mp3 blogs to stay 'now.' Ultimately, there is a new meme + trend cycle on the horizon, and we are all scared of being left behind. The more we openly talk about the state of the modern alt scene, the better equipped we are to move forward and help one another stay relevant. We cannot be paralyzed by fear. We must confront our issues and become better humans.
Life isn't easy. Even the most successful people have a stress. Sometimes u just need a friend. Sometimes u just need some1 to talk 2. Never be afraid to ask 4 professional help. Just be U. We will <3 u no matter what. U'll always be a part of us.
Is chillwave dead?
Is stresswave the new chillwave?
When will the first 'good' new band of 2k10 come out?
Why do u think they are so bummed?
Maybe we can't 'just chill' n e more... maybe it's time 2 want something more out of life...
I just watched this new video made by the Washed Out Bro (aka Ernest Greene). In the video, he showcases HD video footage of his honeymoon, featuring his newly acquired wife, on their vacation to some exotic location. You can see the beautiful images while listening to a promotional chillwave track. Juxtaposing the smooth sounds of chillwaves are a series of telephone messages from people who are looking for Ernest.
It's kinda weird how once you become a relevant, marketable product, covered by all of the most relevant eCommerce recommendation sites (altblogs), so many people want stuff from u. Whether it is a record label (Modular), a brand that puts on alternative concerts (the KIA soul tour), a 'relevant booking agency' (Billions), a pseudo-buzzband (Josh from the Small Black), miscellanous bros who 'want something from u', or even just friends, it seems like every1 wants a piece of Ernest Greene.
However, WashedOutBro is 'chilling' on his honeymoon with his wife. He is only accessible to the woman that he loves.
I wonder if 'having a wife/serious GF' makes you a better artist. Like you can focus on your craft, instead of seeking out rewards [via tugjobs] from entry-level alt fan girls at every stop on your North American tour. I feel like we could call this theory the AnCo Relationship Theory. All three members of Animal Collective are in 'serious relationships/marriages' (some with kids). It seems like they have only become 'mad relevant/successful' since they have found people who probably give them the space and support system that they need to be 'artists.'
It's kinda weird how Washed Out 'gave up on alt celeb perks' before his touring/entire career had even taken off. Do u think he will begin 2 regret 'what could have been', or will he be happy with his decision since it will allow him to 'truly chill' for the rest of his life?
Maybe the chillwave genre is more about 'moving forward with family values' as opposed to 'escapism' [via chilling]. Maybe chillwave is more about 'chilling with a wife' as opposed to 'chilling with a group of bros.' Maybe chillwave will help the former altbros of electro begin to transition into adult life.
What would do if u were in a budding hype-band? Would u 'use it to get alternative sex'? Would u try to marry some1 who 'knew u before u were an alt celeb'? Would u try to marry some1 who 'only loved u because of ur status as an alt celeb'? Were Ben Gibbard + Zooey Deschanel married for 'public relations/marketing' purposes?
When u become a buzzband, so many ppl who u don't know 'want something from u.' Maybe u just need some1 who wants/likes/loves u for u, even if you weren't a buzzworthy, monetizable artist.
(wonder how much pitchfork paid for these exclusive wedding photos. wonder when an alternative website will pay for baby photos. Can't believe the alt blogosphere has entered the paying for wedding/baby photo meme era.)
Wondering if Panda Bear 'invented' chillwave back before we even knew it...
[MP3]
Panda Bear Untitled (eventually AnCo's Guy's Eyes)
I really want to do just what my body wants to
I really want to do just what my body needs to
I really want to show to my girl that I want her (and I do)
I really want to show to my girl that I need her (and I do)
If I could just hold all the thoughts in my head and just keep them for you
If I could just purge all the urges that I have and keep them for you
I really want to show to my girl that I need her
I keep it locked right now
Need her
-Panda Bear/Animal Collective
//////feeling it all around
////maybe being alt famous/artistically relevant is not a gateway to a meaningful/sex-filled life...
////maybe u need to 'shack up' with some1 before u r 'successful.'
////LoVe iS a HiGhWaY
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[MP3]
Washed Out Eyes Be Closed
Ernest Greene is a chillwave crooner from the Southern United States, and is widely credited as being the 'founding father of living a chillwave lifestyle.' I am not sure what 'crooner' means, though, but I think music journalists get 2 use that word to describe bros who sing. Anyways, Washed Out released the [BREAKING] [NEW] mp3 called "Eyes Be Closed".
Now he is on a mainstream indie label called SUBPOP, so they probably have some 'expectations' on him to 'sell mad records.' Do u think this is a 'strong' lead single? Does it 'capture' ur interest... or do u want him to just write a new album that is 10 'Feel It All Arounds' back-2-back-2-back [via the MGMT-KIDS theory]?
Many relevant music critics are monitoring the sophomore releases of Washed Out, Toro Y Moi, and Neon Indian... wondering... "Is chillwave dead?" "Did Chillwaves ever exist?" "Will part of the chillwave never die?"
...only time will tell.....
Do u <3 this song?
Have u ever romantically looked in2 some1's eyes and said... "May ur eyes... be closed...bb"?
Is 'chillwave' dead?
Will journalists still 'go hard' after the 'r u still chillwave' angles on this album cycle?
Is Ernest Greene still one of the hunkiest hunks in indie, and will his hunkiness help him 2 get more fans and go more mainstream?
Does his album art 'turn u on'?
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Ernest Greene, aka Washed Out, is about to start a new album cycle for his 'highly anticipated' 2k11 follow up album. It seems like he is really going to be in an indie armsrace for the 2k11 album of the year, one of the most sought after trophies since 2k9.
It seems like he invited his wife Blaire to join the new touring band. It seems like a good move, especially after the Ernest 'kicked the Small Black' out of his band to preserve a higher P4k score.
Wonder if Blair is gonna put Washed Out over the top, like maybe they will get a few more female fans to ride chillwaves. Do u think she forced her way into the band 2 be all like 'Listen all of u indie skanks--he is mine.' Hope she doesn't pull a Yoko Ono and ruin Washed Out's chill vibes.
Wonder if Ernest Greene is attempting to turn them into a top tier indie couple to deepen his indie brand + promote post-anco family values. He is some picture of them with the Beach Houses. I'm glad Ernie is chill, bc that Beach House dude really ruins vibes when I'm just trying to vibe out 2 my girl Vicki LeGranderton.
R u excited 4 the new Washed Out album in 2k11?
Do u want to build a time machine and skip the rest of 2k10?
Is letting ur wife join the band a constructive thing 2 do for ur relationship?
Do yall wish Ernie was single?
Do yall wish Blaire was single?
Do yall respect their relationship, and aspire to be a relevant indie power couple?
Will Ernest and Blaire Greene become the next big indie power couple?
Do yall think if Avey Tare had let Kria Brekken join AnCo, they wouldn't have gotten divorced? [link]
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Artists are under immense pressure to 'use social media + technology' to give fans a unique experience and an opportunity to connect with their brand. Last night, Washed Out, aka Ernest Greene participated in some 'live video chat' where he was on webcam answering questions, and a bunch of alts popped up on webcam to ask him stuff.
The fans seems 'jacked up', in disbelief. They couldn't believe they were talking to one of today's most relevant indie stars.
Fans asked him a bunch of generic stuff. "What gear do u use?" "Where do u find ur samples?" "When's ur next album coming out?" "I'm 17 years old so I can't get into your show, but I am ur biggest fan. Can u let me in?"
Eventually, every1 started asking him questions about chillwave. Ernest basically would answer with "chillwave is chill. Genre names are okay, whatever. Making some new material that is probably more alt/authentic than chillwave, but doesn't completely piss on my chillwave roots."
Ernie was pretty chill, just being a webcamming bro. Didn't do anything crazy like 'show skin' or 'take out his erect penis' [via chatroulette]. Was a chill time, but then his 'internet got disconnected' and tons of alts were sad/pissed. Not sure if he 'stormed out' and just pretended it didn't work because he got tired of it.
Do u wish u had webcammed with Washed Out? What would u have asked him? Do these Washed Out fans seem authentic?
Should artists use webcamming + social media, or should they just chill & make music
What indie superstar do u want to webcam with?
Do u want to webcam with Carles / Panda Bear / Avey Tare / Ezra Batmanglij?
Would u 'pay big money' to see WAVVES + Best Coast webcam?
R u worried about the next phase of chillwave?
Will chillwave evolve?
Is Washed Out going to release 'the album of 2k11'?
Can Washed Out 'make the leap' while Panda Bear is 'on the ropes'?
Washed Out is the hit chillwave project of indie hunk Ernest Greene.
Read more>>>>Always wondered what 'life on the road is like' when u become a buzzband. Feel like I finally know what it's like now that Washed Out's video for the hit anthem "Hold On" came out. Really just wanna bro down with him on stage, ride some chillwaves.
Is 'crashing' the Washed Out stage the new 'crashing the Girl Talk stage'?
I think this video means that he is 'moving on' to phase 2 of his career, working towards a second LP, putting the past behind him, using his life experiences as inspiration 4 new chillwave material. Might even 'move beyond' chillwave and write a lofi italo tribute record. U really never know.
Sorta just wanna chill with him on stage and throw down some Elaine Benes dance moves [via Seinfeld bro humor].
Do yall still vibe hard to Washed Out?
How would u describe his signature dance moves?
Do u think Panda Bear should do the Washed Out 'white boy swagger sway' when he performs?
Will Washed Out replace Panda Bear on the high-end indie conceptual 1 man band circuit?
Do u wish u could be in a buzzband and travel around the world, playing ur mp3s for people who read abt u on the internet?
Does it seem 'worth it' to be a buzzband, or would u rather just sit at home and 'dank' all day, reading internet memes?
Which chillwave artist will have the most prolific career: Neon Indian, Washed Out or Toro Y Moi?
Which chillwave artist will have the most well-monetized career: Neon Indian, Washed Out or Toro Y Moi?
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It has been just over a year since chillwave was 'invented' / was 'born' via the indie ether. It seems like Ernest Greene is just throwing down a chill on stage, playing some hit tunes, feeling it all around. Tank top seems like a chill ass way to beat the heat. Chilling with his Macbook Pro + Midi controller, just vibing, feeling shit all the fuck around.
Seems to be 'killing it'. Wasn't there, but watched a youtube of it.
Do yall think this seems like a chill show?
Does he need to 'add a guitar to his live set' like Panda Bear?
How does it feel to see 'chillwave grow up' and fight for relevancy in front of maltstream music festival crowds?
How can Washed Out take his live brand 2 the next level?
Do u want 2 vibe out at a Washed Out show?
Does he seem like a chill bro?
Do u think indie/chillwave/conceptual artists are 'bullshit' because they 'don't play real instruments', or does appreciating them mean that u truly 'get' modern sound art?
Can chillwave 'compete' in the 2k11 indie armsrace?
Washed Out is the hit chillwave project of indie hunk Ernest Greene.
Read more>>>>Washed Out bro (aka Ernest Greene) is a chill bro from South Carolina who is one of the pioneers of 'the chillwave movement', one of the most important genres of music of the modern world. He made an MP3 for Adult Swim's record label / marketing project [link], then they made this additional video interview to create more branded web content that would get more 'blog buzz.'
He takes us on a chill tour of some lake in Georgia, where he is living and 'recording a new album.' We get to go on a motorboat, a rope swing, to some authentic hot dog joint, and even . He seems like a chill Southern bro, just lounging at the lake, jumping off stuff and splish splashing, riding waves. Wonder if he will get a jet ski with his next round of indie $$$$$.
He talks about important themes like 'isolation', giving us hope that we don't have to be a 'Brooklyn-based' buzzband in order to break thru and become a relevant indie artist. Always thought that 'the indie press' only took u seriously if you listed 'Brooklyn' as ur home in ur myspace profile.
Do u wish u could chill with Ernest Greene at his lake house?
Did he make enough indie $$$ to buy a 'beach house' [via lake house]?
Will chillwave 'last forever' or will the chillwave artists 'break away' from the genre?
Is Washed Out the most talented chillwaver, or will Toro Y Moi 'break out'?
Whose chillwave stock is the highest/lowest? Who would yall invest in?
Should I move 2 Georgia/South Carolina 2 'get in touch with Mother Indie'?
If I live on a lake instead of in Brooklyn, will I become a better artist?
Is 'driving a boat' more authentic than 'relying on public transportation'?
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Ernest Greene is the 'frontman' of the hit chillwave project Washed Out.
Read more>>>>Some guy attended a Washed Out concert in Houston, TX, and seems like he is 'riding a wave that is beyond chill.' Like he must be under the influence of some sort of drugs, maybe, or maybe he had too many 'Lone Star Beers' [via 'the Texan PBR'].
Part of me wonders if he is 'on drugs', or maybe he was just one of Washed Out's first fans who is finally in a euphoric experience because he is finally 'seeing Ernest Greene live.' So weird when u see one of your fave blog stars live and in person. It is sometimes more rewarding than seeing a mainstream famous person. I think this is how most people are at Animal Collective concerts, but I am not sure if it is because people are spiritally moved by them, or if it is because AnCo is the new Grateful Dead.
Based on this bro's body language, do u think u know what is up with him?
Do u think he 'yacked' outside of the club after the show?
Is he 'the next alt meme', or would it work better if he was a cute lil girl?
If u were standing next to this bro, would u tell him to 'chill the eff out' or would you sorta laugh at him or would you join him?
Is Washed Out attracting a lost techno bro crowd?
I feel worried about the legacy of chillwave now that it is sorta going on hiatus during the Buzz Drought of 2k10. Worried that it might get 'mixed in' with generic drug culture. Like people who are into Sublime will start listening to Washed Out.
Have u ever done drugs & 'made a complete ass out of urself at a relevant concert'?
Have u ever done drugs? What do they feel like?
Who will have the longest career: Washed Out, Toro Y Moi, or Neon Indian?
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The monetization of chillwave artists has become one of the most fascinating topics in the post-indie blogosphere. After Neon Indian released a single through Green Label Sound, a record label that is actually an advertising gimmick since it is funded by Mountain Dew, a new chillwave artist has signed with a soda-inspired record label.
Washed Out has signed a 5 album deal with Fuzz Buzz Cola Records, which is underwritten by Sierra Mist, the lemon-lime soda created by Pepsi in order to compete with Coca Cola's "Sprite" brand. In addition, Sierra Mist will sponsor his live tours for the next 2 years, providing him with a luxury tour bus loaded with Pepsi and Anheuser Busch products.
According to a press release:
Fuzz Buzz Cola is excited to bring you five awesome Washed Out records. We're looking to bring indie music fans some of the best music possible, and have a lot of other artists lined up to release albums and singles through our eCommerce portal. Follow us on twitter and be our fan on facebook to get the latest Fuzz Buzz news. We're a Buzzworthy Cola Bringing you the Warm and Fuzzy sounds of today.
Seems like Washed Out bro is chilling in a Sierra Mist
Washed Out pairing with Sierra Mist makes sense. Sierra Mist is a crisp drink, but still lets you chill when you drink it. Mountain Dew is more of an 'extreme' brand. It is tough to tell if Sierra Mist will become the choice drink of alt music fans, but there is certainly a long way to go in order to take over Sprite, since they have cornered the minority market thru NBA advertisements.
Does this signing make Sierra Mist the most authentic lemon-lime soda? Or does it have a ways to go before even topping 7up?
Is Mountain Dew's Green Label Sound 'pissed' that Sierra Mist copied their idea?
Will Washed Out regret this decision?
Did Washed out get a 7 figure deal?
Does this prove that Ernest Greene is the #1 chillwave band?
Is Fuzz Buzz Cola Records the best/worst name for a record label brand?
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GLS is the record label of Mountain Dew. They pay a buzzband to write an MP3, then release it to blogs in order to get buzz.
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