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MWL Interviews - Ballyhoo
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MWL Live episode 12 - Feat. These Days
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MWL Live Episode 1 - Feat. DMX
MWL Live catches up with Marco Benevento!
MWL Live Interviews Y La Bamba!This week on Episode 11 of MWL Live viewers can look forward to an interview with Eliot Lipp! A video submission from Little Band of Sailors, a fun clip from Humming House , a great Snap Shot of G. Love in Allentown, PA + another amazing video from our friends at Lee Visual ++ NEW Wu-Block album, and the new video “Scavenger” from Allies for Everyone!
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By: Katie McVeay| Spokesperson |Music Without Labels & Beat-Play, LLC | crookedsunshine
STYLE fashion week was a big switch from Concept LA. The ambiance of Style let you know, this was the “who’s who” of new designers. On the red carpet celebrities from T.V. shows Gossip Girls and Modern Family showed their interest in fashion and Miss California came to support her favorite designer. The setup in the transposed Vibiana had a raised catwalk deck whose end lead to a plethora of media, press, and paparazzi; in the coroner a setup for RUNWAY Magazine private interviews. In the courtyard area fashion enthusiast waited with excitement to see the next designers show. Style did a great job on hosting the event, keeping the crowd entertained with tons of company sponsors and various activates. Style fashion week is the newest fashion week to emerge from Los Angeles. The weeklong event hosts four to six designers per day, also consisting of a welcome party for VIP and Media. Style fashion week has made an international impact on the fashion scene by presenting fashion in ways to merge Los Angeles based designers. In their previous fashion events Style has featured designers and brands as: Niman Marcus, Chanel, Mischka, Cavalli, and Oscar de La Renta, plus many more.
Out of the weeklong event we were able to hit Local Socailite, Madision Park, Alexis Monsanto and Furne One shows, all were very awesome, more so Alexis Monsanto and Furne One. Local Socialite focused on trendy casual and night out style for women. This collection is not only on the uptrend, but it’s extremely affordable. The arrangement of the show featured various prints, vivacious colors, and stand out pieces as leather bustier dress, sequined blazers, and an electric blue moto jacket.
The Madison Park Collective offers a ruggish yet modern style for men. With a different twist that you usually don’t see for men, their garments are comprised of fabrics from recycled cotton, salvaged denim, cultivated military canvas and cashmere to make you feel as good as you look. Madison Park launched is vintage inspired collection in August of 2010 and since has made their way into such stores as Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Ave and several other boutiques. Their runway presentation was comprised of what most females would say, “hard body males”, but the real entertainment was the integration of choreographed dance moves to Michael Jackson’s “bad”. This took the crowd to a new level of excitement, while still keeping the focus on the fashion. Madison Park definitely set the bar for Alexis Monsanto and Furne One, in which, I wasn’t disappointed.
Alexis Monsanto and Furne One were undisputedly the highlight of this year’s LA fashion week. Monsanto is no newbie to contemporary clothing, the LA based designer Alexis Monsanto premiered his women’s ready-to-wear contemporary spring/summer ‘12 collection at the 4th annual 3D Film Festival and now featured his line in spring/summer ‘13 Style. Monsanto opened the show with an array of dancers all in stunning colorful yoga type clothes. They twirled and danced down the stage with red and green ribbons to build the crowd’s anticipation. As their acute segment closed, the models began parading down the runway. As the show transitioned it sat into sophistication, fabrics from satin and silk showcased cocktail to evening dresses. Dubai designer Furne One showed up and showed out, Furne One couture as seen on celebs as Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry absolutely blew the crowd out of the water with their glamorized concept pieces. Made up of elaborate designs, most of the couture line is produced for magazine ad’s, commercials, artist performances, and special red carpets events like the VMA’s, so good luck catching this line in the store. As the models paced back and forth the details in design got uncannily more unique and extravagant. This designer did a very good job on ending the ever so, two long Los Angeles fashion week, on a high note. I can’t wait till next season.
By Mr. Xaiver | Los Angeles Ambassador | @Arbitrageent | Beat-Play & Music Without Labels, LLC
This week on Episode 6 of MWL Live viewers can look forward to a something a little bit more sPoOky in honor of HaLlOwEeN (perfect music from Worm Carnevale). I admit, we got a little goofy with this one! Anyway, watch NOW for an interview with Melbourne, AU based Teeth & Tongue, a feature of Here Come the Mummies Live in Nashville, TN + a user submission from Austin City Limits, A great Snap Shot of Lion Fiyah from the J.Boog show in Denver, CO ++ New Music Video “Horses” from MATH the Band ++ much more!
Watch…. IF YOU DARE!
By: Katie McVeay| Spokesperson |Music Without Labels & Beat-Play, LLC | crookedsunshine
When it comes to the world of fashion it is no doubt that Cali is one of the world’s trendiest places on the map; when that map breaks down to the boulevards and avenues, we automatically think “Melrose Ave.” Break Your Neck Customs (BYN) has been on Melrose Ave. for 10 years, throughout the high times and low. Store owner and custom designer Mike Norice creates originality on every article of clothing you can imagine, from hats to shoes. Take a look as he explains his stake in the game.
In 2003 Mike graduated with honors from the highly accredited Fashion Institute of Fashion and Design Merchandising (FIDM). Soon after graduation he started BYN. His success with BYN has allotted him to do custom designs for a plethora of celebrities from Elton John to Bootsy Collins to everyone else you can think in between. BYN pieces are one of a kind and are trend setters in urban fashion, which has expanded to various other markets. As you walk down the traffic filled street you can’t help but to walk in the BYN store, whose display is filled with show stopping shoes and merle filled walls. For an innovative look you will feel right at home.
BYN is always staying ahead of the fashion curve by appealing to the larger market, those who want accessories customized. Stylish, stunning designs from BYN is a must and if you don’t have at least one item from BYN, make sure you pick one up and add some swagg to your wardrobe.
By Mr. Xaiver | Los Angeles Ambassador | @Arbitrageent | Beat-Play & Music Without Labels, LLC
Panda Bear premiered “Today’s Supernatural” on Animal Collective Radio tonight!! The song is the first single from Animal Collective‘s new album Centipede Hz due out on September 4th! Be sure to tune in every Sunday night at 9PM EST / 2AM GMT until August 19th for more live radio shows by Panda Bear, Deakin, Avey Tare and Geologist!
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By: Katie McVeay| Spokesperson |Music Without Labels & Beat-Play, LLC | crookedsunshine
So this week I was going to write about The Beach Boys. They have a new album out, but they have also been a band for 50 years and lets be honest no new music is going to be as good as the classic hits they have released over their ridiculous career. This is where I’m supposed to segue into something about a new wave of surf rock coming out of SoCal forever carrying the torch The Beach Boys lit so many years ago, yea no. O. Children is a band from London. They put a new record out called “Apnea” last month. If you like dark grungy guitars and deep brooding vocals then I think this will make you smile. (You see what I did there? A Beach Boys pun. I think I’m still drunk from the fourth of July.)
Hailing from London England according to their Facebook Page O Children is a post punk psychedelic rock outfit. Obviously the first thing that stands out to me is the vocals. Deep and in sync with the lavishly reverbed guitars and massive drums this is some serious stuff. I think my favorite tune on this record is called ‘Oceanside.’ It’s a toss up between that and a tune called ‘PT Cruiser’ which is the single. From reading about these guys this sophomore release is less dark and more danceable in nature than their first record. (I’m not sure how other found these tunes danceable, but hey to each his own).
I’ve listened to this record all the way through about 9 times now and I can’t help but compare O. Children to The National. I’m pretty sure it’s the vocals. This record starts out dark and stormy and lets you ride the storm all the way through the 11 or so tracks. Standouts aside from what I posted above are ‘I Know (You Love Me)’ and “H8 City” which, still dark, gives us a glimpse into what this record would sound like if it were given a pop kick. I think this is a very time and place record. Not something to listen to at your party, but I’m pretty sure if I go out tonight in Silverlake in LA there is a 100% chance I will hear some of this stuff at the bars. I can’t find any shows currently for O Children but with over 10,000 likes on the ole’ Facebook you can bet they will be state side soon. Check out the rest of “Apnea” here.
By: Steve Rippin | Beat-Play Ambassador Los Angeles | @stevewithMWL|Music Without Labels & Beat-Play, LLC
Shortly after New Year’s I found myself on the beach in San Diego, also the home of Music Without Labels & Beat-Play! I’d been working with MWL from NYC and had continued to do so when I decided to start traveling late last year. When I arrived in California a few months into 2o12 opportunities and ideas to start a video project for the site quickly presented themselves. MWL photographer Shane Suski and I went to film school together in NYC and with the help of all the guys that run the site we were able to team up and launch MWL Live. Everything began falling into place. I didn’t know then what amazing things MWL Live would be able to do!
MWL Live is a video program dedicated to providing fans with the support and coverage they need to stay on top of today’s independent music scene. MWL Live is where you can find exclusive video interviews and live video coverage of the best shows around. The program is new and we need to get the word out about what we’re doing! What better way to reach the fans and get coverage of bands than to tour like one! The MWL Live team is headed out on a cross-country tour and I am determined to make you a dedicated viewer!
The tour has been a ton of work! Directions, accommodations, calculations, scheduling interviews, shooting, budgeting, editing videos, press credentials, t-shirts, spreadsheets, equipment, consent forms, millions of emails! Thank god for Google Docs, seriously… I was gonna say thank the universe, because that’s more my style but I think Google might actually be the universe. Anyway, when we had the idea of touring like an independent band I had no idea how much work it really is running an entire tour by yourself! We were ready to abandon our possessions and take on the task but we needed funds! We ran a Kickstarter campaign and thanks to all of our backers, and social networking, we reached our goal and the MWL Live Tour was official!
A very special thanks to Kickstarter backers Kaitlyn Suski, Dana Pscolkoski, Kevin Grimes, Amanda White, Britt Freeman, Janna Kelley, Rebecca Illowiecki, Joseph Szala, Amanda Scott, Jamie Joong and Florence Valente!
We are traveling over 11,000 miles in approximately 112 days! We are headed to some of the summer’s hottest summer shows and festivals. We have packed the car, mapped out the route and are working around the clock to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible! We will be posting tons of videos this summer and you can be there with us everywhere we go! Join Shane and myself as we drive from state to state camping, interviewing bands, going to festivals, visiting friends, exploring and going to tons of shows and events!
May through September we’ll be everywhere from San Diego to Portland, Seattle to Denver, Houston to New Orleans, Charlotte to Philly, New York to Rapid City and we will be uploading videos almost everyday! Travel with us documentary style as we leave sunny California venture up the west coast, camp with us in the Redwoods, drive through the Rocky Mountains through Amarillo to fish in the Gulf of Mexico. You can ride bikes with us through New York City, see our countries founders at Mount Rushmore and get exclusive concert footage and video interviews every step of the way! Click the map for more details!
We’re still waiting on confirmations from some festivals and shows that are happening a little further into the future but the tour can’t wait! We’re starting the tour here in San Diego bringing you interviews with Vintage Trouble, Carina Round, Turbo Fruits, Waters and more! We arrive in LA just in time to see Washed Out then we continue up the coast and on the tour goes! More artists and locations will be announced soon! You can visit the MWL Live Blog for a sneak peak at interviews to come, previews, festival coverage and more! Add the MWL Live Facebook and stay posted! We’ve all got a lot to look forward to!
In the meantime check out some of the videos we’ve done so far and let us know if you’re on the route! Be a part of the tour! Know great bands along that deserve to be heard? We’d love to visit you while we’re on the road! There will be opportunities for you to interact, to get sweet gear [stickers, USB's full of behind the scenes footage and limited edition tour t-shirts], and to have your questions asked on MWL Live! Get involved now and guarantee yourself a summer full of entertainment!
By: Katie McVeay| Spokesperson |Music Without Labels & Beat-Play, LLC | crookedsunshine