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...
[Photos via lookbook]
Isn't it kinda crazy how alts are becoming so 'jacked up.' Not sure if we come out of the womb that way, or if we are 'trying to look interesting/tragic in photographs.' Maybe a lil bit of both. I know it's hard to understand this concept since we're all so different on the outside, but we're actually all the same on the inside. We all have 'bones and organs and cells inside of us.'
Just kinda worried about our bone structures. Not sure if yall realize this, but there are things inside of our body which keep us alive. We need to consume healthy stuff 2 keep us 'strong' and healthy, kinda like vegans except with meat. U need 2 do stuff like take vitamins, and go on long runs, and avoid fried foods and pizza.
If u don't get all of the nutrients that u need, ur body might start 2 'fuck up' and u will look 'jacked up.'
Do I need to drink more MILK?
Should I join a gym?
What can I do to prevent myself
Just kinda scared of the future of our world. What if our bones become Crystallized [Via crystal castles seinfeld meme]?
Worried that I'm not getting enough sun.
Worried that I'm not getting enough calcium.
Worried that I'm not getting enough iron.
Worried that I'm not getting enough Vitamin C.
Worried that I'm not getting enough protein.
Worried that I'm not getting enough exercise.
Worried that I'm not getting enough bro quality time.
Worried that I'm not getting enough love from my divorced parents.
Worried that I'm not getting enough tugs.
Worried that I'm not getting enough CLIF bars.
Worried that I'm not getting enough non-dairy frozen yogurt.
Worried that I'm not getting enough time away from the computer.
Worried that I'm not getting enough time in the wilderness.
Worried that I'm not getting enough 'life.'
Worried that I'm not getting enough Fish Oil / St. John's Wart.
Worried that I'm not getting enough cholesterol medicine.
Worried that I'm not getting enough XANAX.
Worried that I'm not getting enough Lexapro.
Worried that I'm not getting enough ___________.
Are yall worried about yalls health?
do u have seasonal allergies? // seasonal depression?
Are yall scared about 'getting older' and 'losing ur swagger'?
What r u doing 2 deal with 'growin up' or r u 'just gonna die young or live 4ever'?
DJ = Party Pixer = Blogger = 'it' girl = designer = eDesigner
I've read on a lot of finance+wall street blogs that the American economy is in rlly bad shape. While the alternative lifestyle market doesn't usually suffer when the mainstream economy is in trouble, it is apparently s0 bad that DJs have had to branch out 2 do more than just play music from their lappy/turntables.
It sux that every entrepreneur with an altDream of 'making money from their passion/genuine interests' such as 'music', 'meeting people', 'going out', or 'creating' aren't going to be able to be a single dimensional product any more. They will have to branch out.
Party Pix-ers will have to start making tShirts.
DJs will have to start party pix sites.
Bloggers will have to become musicians.
Party Pixers will have 2 get on hype machine.
Street Fashion bloggers will become music bloggers.
Interns for AltCompanies will be party pix representatives.
Record Labels will become blogs.
DJs will become altWebDesigners.
'It' girls will become DJs.
I'm worried about this economy! I'm already s0 busy managing a healthy balance between 'real lyfe' and 'social lyfe.' Having another thing 2 do on my plate would be hella annoying, but it would make me more interesting since I would have more to gripe about.
We all have a dream of 'making money' by 'doing what we love.' Sux that we're going to have 2 convince ourselves that we're interested in a lot more 'genres of interesting-ish stuff.'
[Photo by thecobrasnake]
