So on my first vacay this year, I went to LA to visit the fam. I only got to party twice (a club called rhonda and cat toy factory) kuz of forced r&r on the beach. Despite the par-for-the-club music, I liked the energy and crowd both times. Probably the best part - in contrast to NY - is that the kids dress a little crazier with half the attitude. I don’t know, I just never get the vibe in NY that I can dress like an idiot and have fun. (Aside from Rubulad and Club Vortex). Anyways, congrats to Justice on throwing a fab first party for thecobrasnake.
Sorry. I thought I was over and done with gymnastics; I thought that stage of my life was through. Well…I am, but I still love watching it!
Both the Chinese men’s and women’s teams totally owned prelims. No competition at all. Just watch the vids - they will blow your mind.
I recommend “Chinese women’s routines in prelims” and if you scroll down about 2/3’s of the way “Top routines from men’s gymnastics.” Finals not necessary, though I’m looking forward to those, too.
While I’d still like to hear new material from “The Avalanches,” I’m just as easily contented/excited by ex-members James de la Cruz’s DJ mixes and Dexter’s audacious new GRRILLA STEP project. I never thought anything good would ever come from the clown dancing Krump scene, but take a look at these vids:
It just looks like so much fun. There’s more on MySpace.
Lo and behold, there may be a silver lining in it all. But will it happen?
I’m not really ashamed to say I only attended 1 of the 4 parties previously posted here this year. (There were more, but I deleted them) . In short, I’ve missed too many - part of it was my inane new year’s resolution, part of it was the cold weather -> being sick.
After scouring MySpace and Yelp (for parties and hair stylists, respectively), I decided on THE REAL WORLD, and an aggressive, ’80s bowl cut from Mousey Brown Salon (which I don’t recommend at all). The afterparty (location TBA) will be DJ’d by Princess Julia (The P.i.X zine) and The Lovely Jonjo (Durrr). The occasion? My 25th birthday.
I bought a pair of his black and white bunny shoe/boots at the end of last year. Admittedly, they’re kind of an eyesore at first - not in the neon blow-your-head-up sense - just a little more visual stimulation than you’d expect from canvas that covers your feet. But the best part is they have a really cute design. And that’s what I like about Peter’s clothing. It’s just cute.
More info on the TRÈS BIEN SHOP blog.
Just came across this even though I guess it’s been up for almost 2 years. Anyways, I converted it to mp3 and cut it up, so it’s just his mix and the post-mix interview.
Tracklist:
1. j-zone - pimp palace magic [zone]
2. j-zone - hit n run [zone]
3. nerd - thrasher [virgin/emi]
4. toto - rosanna [cbs/sony bmg]
5. mulatu astatke - emnete [soundway/creative vibes]
6. prince - i wanna be your lover [paisley park/warner]
7. prince - raspberry beret [paisley park/warner]
8. little dragon feat yukimi nagano - test [off the wall 7"]
9. some grime track
10. josh rouse - come back [rykodisc/warner]
Interview
In other Avalanches news, they keep saying they’re almost finished with the 2nd album. I just got bored and reversed their latest Relaxation mixtape.
James de la Cruz on Stylin (straightup.com.au)
The Avalanches’ Yoga Mind Meld Zombie Relaxation Tape (normal)
Relaxation (backwards)
The Swampmaster has additional info.
4 misguided azns tainting the otherwise uniformly Victorian-garbed art-rock crowd. Girls with bobs, guys with white, ruffled shirts. Special guest was Hatcham Social. Unfortunately missed Ipso Facto due to our taking 3 trains in the wrong direction and getting lost in Shoreditch. And how could I not mention The P.I.X’s lovely selection of oldies. The countdown to midnight was unnoticeably nonexistent.
