Photos via JustJared via Daily Swarm

I am an alone bro
sitting at the beach
writing songs like ‘Kid A’ and ‘Pablo Honey’
in my head
being chased by the Karma Police

The waves crash over me
like an Incubus song
except with more electronic elements
and I wail over the tunes
talking about important political stuff about live and the environment
and society with zany song titles

I live in a different world
than the commonfolk
but sometimes do the same simple things
that they do
to get inspired
and write a new album
2 give away for free
‘on the internet’

Feel sad that I couldn’t go on a family vacay and accidentally run into Thom at the beach. Seems like a chill bro.

Still confused that this indie band is being covered by paparazzi. h8 the modern world

[The Selbie]

Notable types of people in this video are:

• cool dad
• aging alts
• purgatory ‘alternative’ people who don’t know what aesthetic they are going for, but do know how to play acoustic guitar
• festival bros
• the wacky guy in your HS band
• People who wear baseball caps
• Men who wear sunglasses that are functional, instead of obnoxious
• Acoustic Guitar All-Stars who are recapturing the glory from their high school talent shows
• Rock Stars who are on a never-ending quest to ‘go viral’

I hope Prince makes Vimeo take down this video of his song.
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‘I dropped out of Harvard 4 this?’
-Rivers Cuomo after Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen covered ‘Island in the Sun’

Don’t forget 2 vote!

Let’s take another stroll around blogville, to see what the blggrs have to say about the remix….
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The Lemur Blog says:

WHEN IS THE HRO DEBUT ALBUM DROPPING?

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Miss Toats @ IHEARTCOMIX says:

Well, to further his quest in conquering pop culture, he[HRO] has created his own remixed version of Radiohead’s Nude. Drawing inspiration from the band ‘The Teenagers’ and from hipsters everywhere, the remix has become the lucky underdog and is currently residing in third place.

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Best Week Ever says:

You’ve probably heard about this Radiohead re-mix contest by now, but here’s the best entry I’ve heard yet. Or at least the funniest. (HIPSTER RUNOFF)

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RockInsider says:

If you haven’t heard Hipster Runoff’s Entry for Radiohead Remix of “Nude” yet please do so right now. It’s kind of the awesomest thing ever.

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The Rawking Refuses to Stop sayz:

Hipster Runoff’s satiric, Baz Luhrmann-esque spoken word version is pretty lol-worthy.

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Consequence Of Sound says:

Perhaps the best part of the whole “contest”? Hipster Runoff’s calling out of Justice…

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The Lemur Blog says again:

The blog Hipster Runoff and its writer Carles entered the Radiohead remix competition this week with a sort of spoken-word-on-top-of-the-instrumentals style remix which sounded like a classic HRO post but in music form. I like Carles, he seems like a thoughtful and nice guy, got lots of funny and interesting stuff going on inside his head and on the blog, little shallow and can’t spell sometimes but hey! who isn’t? who can?

Geee, doesn’t it whet your appetite? Don’t you want more HRO remixes? Or even better: wouldn’t you go banananananananas for some original from the blogster? I’d go mashed bananas in my pyjamas pants over an HRO original tune.

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ButterTeam suggests:

Jack Handy + The Losing My Edge of 2K8?

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The FMLY says:

HIPSTER RUNOFF IS THE NEXT JUSTICE. This is truly an incredible sight and maybe when this contest is over we’ll see a change in remixing…On blogs ranging from Gorilla vs Bear to FMLY friend Pretty Much Amazing, Hipster Runoff will be big in ‘08. Hipster Runoff is the next Led Zeppelin.

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PrettyMuchAmazing declares:

Yes, HR, you ARE the next Justice! This is probably the best remix, very Teenagers-y. It even outs Hype Machine as a MUSIC PIRACY TOOL.

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Asian Dan says:

HIPSTER RUNOFF is a genius.

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THE BLGGRS R BLGGNG.

Thanks to all of the bloggers who [RECCD] the remix. Read more reactions at this previous post.

BURNING QUESTIONS:
Has HIPSTER RUNOFF sold out?
Is HIPSTER RUNOFF a crossover sensation?
Will the HIPSTER RUNOFF remix be on multiple “Best of 2k8″ Lists?
Has THOM YORKE heard the HRO RMX?
Seriously though, what is a meme?
When will HIPSTER RUNOFF release his free web EP?
Which band will approach me next about RMXing them?
Seen any good mockumentaries lately?
Do you think the other 1000+ entries into the contest appreciate the HRO RMX?
Will HIPSTER RUNOFF launch a ‘Hipster Runoff:Remixes’ myspace page?
When will HRO stop blogging about HRO?

Vote and listen to 1000+ Radiohead Remixes
http://www.radioheadremix.com/

Here is a zshare link to the mp3 for free DL
http://www.zshare.net/audio/10177841f64d2ab1/

HIPSTER RUNOFF: The Next JUSTICE?

Right now, the HRO RMX of “Nude” is #3 on radioheadremix.com.(234 entries so far)

Don’t forget to vote! If you want THOM to hear this RMX, then u need 2 be an active participant in this RadioheaDemocracy.

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Let’s take a stroll around the blogosphere, to find out what other blogs are saying about the remix.
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Gorilla Vs Bear says:

We have established a new leader in the clubhouse for that Radiohead remix contest, courtesy of blogger of the year candidate Hipster Runoff…

Mochi and Beats says:

HRO kills it on every level.

Pretty Much Amazing says:

Yes, HR, you ARE the next Justice! This is probably the best remix, very Teenagers-y. It even outs Hype Machine as a MUSIC PIRACY TOOL. Hahahahahaha

Blog.YourOnlyFriend says:

Radiohead is trying every gimmick in the book. soon they’re going to team up with movie theatres and offer Radiohead mini disc inside coke lids. My Fav Blog is capitolizing on Radioheads new viral campaign with their own BANGIN Remix of nude. TEENAGERS+RADIOHEAD+OMFG+LoL= BFTE(best fucking track ever)

TheFastLife.org says:

Another Radiohead Remix of “Nude” appeared in their rmx contest business, by uncrowned Blogger of the Century, with the slickest stylesheet in the www, Hipster Runoff, the Justice of 0-9, the face of AA-ads, the younger Brodinski, the new mask of Bloody Beetroots, Fergie’s Father, the drainpipe jeans of Ladyhawke, the tutor of So Me, the right hand of g*d, the darker timbaland.

IGUESSIMFLOATING says:

As you probably know by now, Radiohead is hosting a sweet remixing contest for one of the most beautiful and complex songs they’ve ever recorded, “Nude.” There have been a couple of stand-out entries that I’ve heard (Holy Fuck and HPSTR RNFF in particular)…

The HypeMachine Popular Page says:


THANKS BLOGVILLE. Love, HRO.

Do you respect blogs that bl0g about the HRO remix more than u thought u did, because they ‘get’ it?
Do you support HRO’s quest to be the #1 Radiohead remix because of ‘what it represents, in terms of marketing+the music blogosphere+ issues in BUZZology’?

BURNING QUESTIONS:
By Remixing RADIOHEAD, do you give yourself a greater reach into non-electro driven blogs?
Will HIPSTER RUNOFF end up #1 on the Remix Charts?
Will the HRO RMX change the world?
Will Radiohead huddle around a computer in their studio and listen to the HRO remix?
Will Thom Yorke throw a guitar through a bay window in his mansion when he hears HIPSTER RUNOFF’s post-post modern remix?
Is HIPSTER RUNOFF trying to cross-over?
Will HIPSTER RUNOFF get too mainstream and turn into a krappy bl0g if HRO becomes the next big band?
Will HIPSTER RUNOFF’s remix end up in a MacBookAir ad, because I made it in Garage Band?
What is a meme?!?!?
Will some one REMIX the HRO REMIX of Radiohead’s “Nude”?
Are you tired of HIPSTER RUNOFF’s stupid self-serving endeavors, and just want to read more myspacers and see m0re party pix?
R u proud of me? I never fit in at school cuz my parents moved around a lot, so I just rlly want people 2 like me… R u my real friend? Did u really vote from ur high school computer lab?

Don’t forget 2 vote!

As you may have read, RADIOHEAD has this remix contest thingy. U know, Viral Marketing, or whatever.
Anyways, I decided to remix RADIOHEAD’s “Nude” under the name HIPSTER RUNOFF, just to talk a little bit about Radiohead, and the Music Industry, and my life. It’s really just a good opportunity to get to know a little bit more about Carles from HIPSTER RUNOFF, and listen to to some Radiohead!

<3 <3 Thom’s Kinda Kute, right? <3 <3 <3

VOTE NOW HERE.
http://www.radioheadremix.com/remix/?id=196

[MP3]
Radiohead Nude (HIPSTER RUNOFF Remix) [AS HIGHLY RECCD AS IT GETS OMFG]

PREVIEW AND VOTE:

VOTE HERE!
http://www.radioheadremix.com/remix/?id=196
http://www.radioheadremix.com/remix/?id=196
[This means you, RSS subscribers.]

U should vote for it. It’s kind of like modern art.

HIPSTER RUNOFF + RADIOHEAD AESTHETIC: A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN?

What do you think the HIPSTER RUNOFF remix represents?
Do u think HIPSTER RUNOFF is the next _______?

We’ll let you know when the HRO RMX gets to the Front Page of radioheadremix.com.

Arcade Fire – Never listened to Neon Bible as an ‘album experience,’ but I thought the tracks that I heard were alright. Maybe I just didn’t want to be reminded of the person who I was when “Funeral” changed my life.

Beirut – Wonder what they sound like. They’re from New Mexico, and I don’t think Mexico has electricity. Without electricity, you can’t make BANGERS.

Modest Mouse – Apparently they had a critically acclaimed album this year. I wonder if it sounded more like “Float On” or “Talking Shit About a Pretty Sunset.” After the FLOAT ON explosion of 2004, I just don’t think we’re supposed to be expected to ‘take a band seriously.’ I don’t mean to ‘DOG on them’ because I’m all about cashing in/selling out.

Radiohead – “In Rainbows” didn’t do a good enough job of putting banner ads at websites that I visit, I guess. What am I trying to prove to myself by not listening to an album that I could have ‘bought’ for free? If we compared musical acts to the restaurant industry, I feel like Radiohead would be somewhere like PF Changs or something. Probably a pretty good product, but you don’t really want to hang out with people whose favourite restaurant is an ‘elegant chain.’ (that probably also gives you the runs sometimes).

Band of Horses - Who are they? Based on their name, I would say they probably sound like the Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon mixed together.

The Black Kids/Cool Kids – Apparently they are overhyped, and represent everything that’s wrong with the blogosphere, so I decided not to listen to them yet. Then the other one is a rap duo. I’m sure sometime in 2008, I’ll listen to a few more of their songs, and make sure I don’t confuse them in conversation.

Based on this picture, would you guess that this band is the BLACK KIDS or the COOL KIDS?


Are these KIDS more ‘cool’ or more ‘black’?

Burial – I’m sure it’s pretty good, but maybe I’m just not ready yet. I’m sure if the album was on my computer, I’d end up listening to it and saying it’s good. I remember the first time I read about BURIAL, there was a blurb about how he chooses to remain anonymous, and I can’t identify with any one who doesn’t want to become rich, famous, & take their art to the masses.

Here’s a picture of Burial. I tried to view more photos, but ” The user you’re trying to view has set all their photos to private.”

The National – I think I listened to a little bit of one of their songs, but when it comes to ‘music that sounds kind of like that’, I’d rather listen to TURN ON THE BRIGHT LIGHTS.

Of Montreal – I heard they were just some sort of marketing experiment, created by a joint venture of Outback Steakhouses and EMI.

Wilco – If I wasn’t musically mature enough to appreciate them back before pre-blog indie rock. Now I started enjoying this BLOGHOUSE crap so much, I’m sure I can’t appreciate them.

Josh Ritter – I’d be 50% more likely to listen if some one told me that he was related to John Ritter.

OKKERVIL RIVER – This is a band that I am afraid of listening to because I don’t really know how to say or spell their name. In addition, something about their name makes me think that they use a lot of banjos.

M.I.A. – Now that I think about it, I guess I only listened to PAPER PLANES. The other day I saw this 19 year old who dressed like he is in My Chemical Romance rapping to ‘PAPER PLANES’, and I decided I should probably put some distance between myself and any affinity towards M.I.A. (I’m an ass hole).

Klaxons – I only listened to Klaxons remixes, but those remixes were pretty awesome!

Deerhoof – Are they related to that band DEERHUNTER, except they chose to take different names like Simian breaking up and turning into THE BLACK GHOSTS + SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO?

Menomena – I’m sure they’re good, but their name just reminds me of a mid 90s alt band that people ironically play. Maybe I should listen just in case they are in that great genre of ‘Music I could put on a Mix CD for one of my parents.’

2007: The Year I Started Listening to Way Too Much Electronic Music, and Stopped Listening to Stuff That I ‘Probably Should Appreciate’

2007: The Year That It Became Uncool to Just Sit Back And Appreciate Music

2008: Do you want to read more ‘HATING’ on artists from Hipster Runoff?