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Alt Celebs React to the Suicide of Alexander McQueen

by Hipster Run Off on Fri, 2010/02/12 - 3:17pm


From what we have researched, Alexander McQueen was a designer unlike any other designer, because he was innovative. Due to unknown reasons, the bro decided to end his life on his own terms.  Alt celebs who have personal connections to the fashion world turned to twitter in order to mourn his death.

Did you see any alt celebs mourning/namedropping/reflecting upon Alexander McQueen?

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Have u caught Vampy Fever?

by Hipster Run Off on Sun, 2010/01/17 - 5:44pm


Really feeling a lot of vibes from the Vampire Weekend album release. It seems like this one is ‘really catching on’ with 3 of the most important entry-level indie music fans:

  • tweens
  • Middle Aged men looking to recapture their youth in the spirit of music
  • women aged 13-55 who are having some sort of ‘identity crisis’ based on their lack of an identity
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New vid: Vampire Weekend - Cousins

by Dave on Fri, 2009/11/20 - 2:22am

Here’s the new vid from Vampire Weekend. The song itself ticks all the boxes on my usual checklist - frisky, spirited, catchy. But ultimately, it’s a song that doesn’t really do anything for me. It’s a bit of a hollow listen.

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gorilla vs. bear's songs of 2008

by gorillavsbear.net on Sat, 2008/12/06 - 2:20pm

As if arbitrarily ranking one’s favorite albums of the year isn’t an absurd enough task, we leave you for the weekend with our favorite songs of 2008. Check David’s list at the bottom of the post…

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