states of alteration

all your life people will tell you to keep trucking. but there are these things, ocasionally, that we really have no control over. so sometime's its best just to float on <3

holy moly, people. have you seen his documentary? youtube it. NOW. if there was any debate left that he's human, it just went out the window. the man is from another planet. a planet where purple drank apparently ain't no thang, because the man alien lives on it. more obsessed than before, if that's at all possible.

93 days.

Check out the awesomeness of my co-worker's son! A free-lancer and Pixar animator, Thompson creates an annual, Derek Monster, for Comic-Con. Now that the chaos is over, I'm enjoying my souvenirs :) This nerd at heart, loves her some monsters.

derekmonster.com

I think I'd just like to help my friends out. The amount of talented people in my life is overwhelming at times, (when you're not so artistically inclined yourself) and all I want is for them to get theirs.

Probably my favorite song on the Dynasty album- and
Martina of Dragonette is looking hot hot hot in the new video!

...because i love them boys with a style all their own. you know a felguk track when you hear one. and trust, you wanna hear one.

This is one time I don't enjoy being right. Something's gotta give, people. Where is the love?

18 Killed In Mass Panic At German Music Festival

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FINALLY got to see my man Rusko. If you're headed to Audiotistic tonight, you're in for a killer treat. The current King of Dub might just be the most high-energy DJ I've ever seen. Believe it guys, he's the real deal- his sets are busting at the seams with filthy dub passion. It's hard to imagine an entire venue in downtown SD was dancing to dub, unless you've seen it with your own eyes. Miracles do happen, people... and you can thank the rascal Rusko ;)

PS. Anyone have video from his Red Circle set??

Erol Alkan www hardfest com HARD SUMMER Live Mix by HARD hardfest.com

What stops you from starting your own business?

I toy with the idea day in and day out. This article just about sums it up- but most importantly, the comment at the end stands out.

Don't think, just do.

Shall we?

The amount of negative press surrounding this year's EDC has been overwhelming. Hell, I'll admit to adding fuel to the fire by my own complaints (which can be found HERE.) It's had most of us wondering where the rave scene will go next. It doesn't get much bigger than Exposition Park, people. And if there were 80,000 more in attendance this year, what the fuck is next year going to be like?

I've been suggesting a "leave of absence" from the massive scene for a few months now, pushing smaller shows that still provide the beloved festival vibe: Audiotisitic, for example. But now the Insomniac produced event has a 4-stage lineup, complete with one of the biggest names in Indie HipHop. While I love me some Cudi as much as the next girl, I don't love the idea of billions of kids piling out to San Bernadino to see him, when the rest of us just wanna see some Rusko.

And then there was HARD. I have wanted so badly over the past year for my faith to be restored. You remember right? (If not, you can read about it HERE.) You were willing to take a risk if you bought tickets to HARD HAUNTED MANSION, after that. And it paid off. When I suggested HARD to a friend just the other day, he laughed at me, I'll admit, but in the hopes of progress, I continued to defend the Destructo-backed brand. But here they are again, cancelling HARD LA. Ticket holders (who were pining to see MIA and N*E*R*D) now have access to HARD SUMMER August 7 (with Soulwax and Crystal Castles amongst the headliners), but doesn't that just mean even bigger crowds for LA State Historic Park?

Can we catch a break? On to the desert...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
                                        Paolo Roversi

I just came to terms with the fact that someone who continually lies, really is a liar. Such a shame it took me 23 years to realize this, could have saved myself a lot of trouble. For someone who's often labeled "negative" and "mean" I sure did want to believe the best in others. Look out now, I guess.

RT @OscarPRGirl In every good pr person there is a hint of detective.
RT @WhoWhatWear Respectfully disagree: there's a great deal of detective!

Audiotistic? Wantttttt *sigh*

After hearing a couple rumors, I had pretty much assumed Boys Noize was set to play Voyeur's 1 Year Anniversary Party, Tuesday. While I do love me some BN, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Voyeur's Johnny Shockey walking three backpack toting men across the street. One was very tiny, too tiny, to be anyone other than the most preshy of preshies, LAIDBACK LUKE. BBM sent. The line around the building goes crazy, and everyone settles in to our favorite EDM heaven, for THE BEST 1ST BIRTHDAY ANYONE'S EVER BEEN TO.

LBL takes to the decks as if he's playing another 60,000+ crowd, but to San Diego's luck, he's seriously within an arm's reach... as if I didn't love him enough for bringing back what EDC is REALLY about (great music and good vibes.)

Insane passion, insane presence, INSANE PERFORMANCE.

If you don't know, now you know. Voyeur AND Laidback Luke? Kind of a big deal ;)

So Rave kid Christmas has come and past, and I don't know if it's me growing up, ravers getting younger, or a little of both, but I'm sad to say I was a little disappointed. Did I have fun? Of course. Was it epic? Definitely. But something wasn't quite right, and I could tell from the get-go, this time was going to be different.

Did you notice they didn't search your bags? "Do you have a pacifier?" was all that I was asked. No, but I probably have illegal substances, that's ok right? I could have had a WEAPON in my adorably presh Hello Kitty backpack and NO ONE would have known. (*DISCLAIMER* I DID NOT HAVE A WEAPON.) But doesn't that seem a bit sketch right off the bat? Exactly.

Upon arrival the atmosphere appeared to be less happy-go-lucky and more i-want-to-get-on-that-fucking-field-and-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-get-there. (READ: absolute chaos). We were on the coliseum floor by 5, in time for Afrojack, but by about 6:30/7 I was in full-blown PANIC ATTACK mode, due to crazy raver antics. I legitimately thought I might die in the middle of a rave riot. All I have to say is, THANK GOD FOR LIL JON.

Luckily for me, my night got better. Here's a few thanks to the people that made the clusterfuck that was EDC 2010 great...

Afrojack- I like you better when you don't talk :) but I fell in love with you over this song.

Laidback Luke- I LOVE that you sing along with us, and your set was exactly what EDC is all about, great music and good vibes... more about you later ;)


Ducksauce- The inflatable duck seriously made my night, and I was FRONT ROW CENTER  for this set, including the oh-so-fun Barbara Streisand


...And of course all the friends I DID and DIDN'T meet up with <3