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To say that Local Natives are this year's Fleet Foxes isn't wrong, but not that right either. Local Natives are softer, brighter and lighter than their widely critiqued sort-of-counterparts. Gorilla Manor is a delicious debut that should be listened and loved for its own merits and there are 12 of them here; from the beautiful single 'Airplanes' to the epic journey of 'Stranger Things'. For fans of harmonic vocals, delicate guitars and gorgeous layers (and I bet there'll be a lot of you).

WE // R \\ WEARING

You know about FAJ right? That's Fanny and Jessy as they are also known, and this duo have one of the coolest young labels coming straight out of London. They debuted their first range last year entitled 'I Hope You Die Soon' and they're also responsible for the infamous tee of the same name (and it's sibling, 'Suck It You Fuck') which I actually often find gets quite a warm reaction despite it's sentiment. This month they're showing their hotly anticipated sophomore collection for AW 2010 which no doubt will be full of their trademark wicked humor and edge. Definitely ones to watch.

WE // R \\ WATCHING

Honestly, who isn’t? The sixth and final season of Lost, one of the best series ever created, just started and we are sure spending more time talking, reading and thinking about it than watching it. Well, from what we read some mysteries won’t be answered (the real meaning of the numbers, anyone?), but if there's something we've learned from accompanying Locke’s island friends (and enemies) is that the travel is always more enjoyable than the actual place it’s taking you to. Well, not if the smoke monster is trying to kill you.

WE // R \\ GOING

The latest station on the Drunky Town train line is in Sydney, Australia at a little club in the Spanish Quarter (actually it's just two Spanish shops next to each other on the same street or something like that in the CBD) called GoodGod, which plays host to soirée of the moment, Slow Blow. Word has it that in January, Karen O crashed Sydney's current cool kids party, but to be honest by that time everyone was too busy dancing and cutting loose in D-Town to care. And that's the true mark of a good time - when you find yourself twirling about without a care in the world. Or it could just mean you're trashed. Heh.

WE // R \\ READING

You know those films where there are all these supposedly 'intertwined' stories and lives? Quite a cliché concept for both books and movies I suppose, but rarely does it really resonate in either medium. David Mitchell though (not the Peep Show one) manages to spin tales into tightly woven rugs that are quite fantastical yet believable, moving without being overly sentimental, eclectic and incredibly entertaining. He also writes straight narratives too, with just as much panache and verve. I just (re)read Number9Dream though any and all of David Mitchell's books are highly recommended...and he's got a newie coming out this year. EXCITEMENT.

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Other kinds of Romance

Tuesday // November 17, 2009 at 07:33 // filed under Music

Gang signs - Lady Gaga goes Illuminati

The world is a-gog with Gaga right now, what with the whole Beyoncé collabo thing finally being released (did you manage to catch it before it went all restricted on youtube et al? If you missed it here, it's resurfaced again but I gotta say, Gaga struggles to even get a look in next to Sasha Fierce werking it out like that) and the 'Bad Romance' video phenomenon elevating her from making DIY Haus of Gags tribute attire to being a bona fide high end fashion goodie bagger.

I read on the internetz today, a breakdown and analysis of the signs and symbolism that 'Bad Romance' is apparently full of. Like, amongst the rest of the Da Vinci code stuff in the vid, Gags "...makes her trademark 'Eye in the triangle' hand gesture after initiation to make it clear who owns her now. The Illuminati." Everything about this conclusion boggles me, and I find it BEYOND WICKED (and hilarious, and BRILLIANT).

In the meantime a couple of unexpected remixes have surfaced, one from Hercules and Love Affair and the other from Leeds boy Grum.

Hercules and Gaga Affair

I heart photoshop...

Hercules and Love Affair caress 'Bad Romance' with their subtle but signature nostalgic neo house/disco filter; softening the track and giving it a far less aggressive, more sophisticated feel.

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Lady Gaga - Bad Romance (Hercules & Love Affair Mix) [mp3]

Gaga for Grum

...I really do

Grum on the other hand goes for the icy synths and 80s flashback; turning it into a guilty pleasure of a synth pop gem.

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Lady Gaga - Bad Romance (Grum Remix) [mp3]

Both in my opinion, endlessly improve on the original track. I ain't no huge fan of the Gags, nor am I a total hater, but you do have to love to hate/hate to love the whole circus. Girl wanted to create a monster and a monster she has become. Dreams can come true, so it seems. And any fashion head worth their salt can't help but at least begrudgingly respect that goddamn video.

POSTED BY CHRISTEL ESCOSA

TAGS: Lady Gaga, Hercules and Love Affair, Grum // LINKS: Hercules and Love Affair, Grum

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