Garage Music

 A Trek to the Music That Inspires Our Soul

      The existential soul, I mean. While us writers here at Wannabe wish like hell that we had--not only the talent--but the motivation to create, we just don't. Don't be sad for us, it's our own fault, though we do tend to blame many other outside sources (I, for instance, am blamed quite frequently). Now, don't get me wrong, none of this actually means that we're moving in any sort of direction, but it does mean that we have tons and tons of inspiration, that one day may jump start the very careers we all hope for. We want to be propelled into fame like no other, but while we sit around waiting for that spark, I have compiled a little list. Lists, I'm very fond of, seem so helpful, and so I am continually making them. This list is going to comprise of some of the most ear grinding, soul lifting music I've ever heard, and soon, you'll be hearing it, too! Hold onto your knickers, and get ready.
      I realize that jumping straight into the list may not be the best approach. I feel as though we may need a sort of, build up. Maybe I'll start with the process I go through when deciding if an artist is worth my time, or, how, sometimes I stumble across the best music I've ever heard while sitting next to someone at a light on my way home. It's not a very exciting process, and not even a very long one, but it does seem to be more and more complicated as my mind expands to cover it all. It's very hard to comprehend how much music actually exists. I'm sure there's a statistic somewhere that says some crazy number, but, to me, the only music that matters is the music that you yourself love. Why waste your time on all the other stuff, right? Obviously don't close your mind to new possibilities, but, you know, stick with your jams. Anyway, finding new music isn't something that I sit down at a desk to do. It sort of goes hand in hand with living my life. Of course, the cliche is not lost on me. You just have to go through your day, maybe keeping your ears open to the shops and people around you, maybe leaning closer to the boy with headphones next to you. It's not very scientific. You may, also, accidentally invade someones personal bubble, but if you take away a song that lifts you up, then by all means, invade away!
                                             (this seems as good a time as any to start!)

                                                                       PHEDRE

      This is a new find for me, which, may I say, thank god. They kind of sprang up at me. I was watching Hemlock Grove (and may I add, what the hell??) and the sudden flash of 80's and 90's prime was filling me with euphoria. Now, I must say, giving them a first listen was a new experience for me. I was flooded with some grotesque type of imagery, and their sound is dark, and hard to follow at times. But, damn, is it not some of the best music I've ever heard. For one, as I mentioned, you get that taste of the decades that everyone seems to be chasing now a days, and you also get a mix of something that's almost ahead of it's time, though this band is a few years old. It's amazing that music can be resurrected so quickly.

"Simple Kind Of Life"

Let me just start with how crazy the 90's were. Many different styles were happenin' from the grunge look of big T-shirts, dickies shorts and adidas to chokers, velvet dresses and high wasted pants (very Clueless). There is a different side of the 90's that I want to share with you guys that I love. Sublime, 311, and The Specials were all the rage but  I want to talk about how much I love and admire Gwen Stefani who was in No Doubt in the 90's and early 00's. I hold a special place for her in my heart (cheesy) but its true. Artist who don't care if what they're wearing looks ridiculous and can pull of their own style is fuckin AMAZIN'. She also didn't care what people said about her and the clothes she wore, SHE OWNED IT!

Her style was very different and lets be honest COOL AS FUCK! She wore furry bikini tops, pants that look like a trash bag, bright blue or pink hair and rocked the red lipstick. She and No Doubt challenged how people viewed reggae and transformed music into something new and refreshing that everyone enjoyed. Now if you didn't jam out to "Just A Girl" in your Jeep with the top off or "Hey Baby" on your way to the club you're lying!

Women's Pants

                                              Your Not So Average (Not) Identical Twins

           We all know that siblings can be close, but for these twins, who are not identical by the way,  being close is not something that can be described in such simple terms. They're very similar, and very severe, (though, I don't really like this word, for the purpose of understanding, it's a good one to use, you'll see what I mean.), but they do in fact *shocker* seem to have some differences among them. The very obvious ones being their appearances. This isn't kindergarten in the 70's, they do not, unfortunately, wear the same clothing. They do share, and trade off, as is made known in Twinheads, a short documentary done by Dazed. And it seems very obvious that a little bit of a creative gap is present, though I can't speak on it because I'm not very sure how to phrase it, sorry kids! 

Wyatt Shears (left) is seen wearing the jacket, that Fletcher Shears (right) wears in his video "Girl".

  Obviously, they are well lush, and have that lanky, mysterious thing going on that all boys should

strive for if I'm being totally honest (which I am). These boys seem to be a triple threat, which seems almost impossible, but trust me, it's all happening! They're not only models, they are also musically inclined, and I mean, look at them.

15 Years Since 1978

           Its been 15 rockin years since Detroit Rock City was released (1999), and I wanted to tell you guys that it's  a kickass film. In a shit town like Cleveland, Ohio (sorry if you live there), this film takes place in 1978 where four boys ditch school to see their favorite band, KISS. The whole conflict of the story is them making it to Detroit to find out that they lost the tickets so they separate to find their own way in. It's not only one of my favorite films because of it's music enthusiasm, but also because 1978 was one of the biggest times for rock and roll, disco, and wicked fashion. This movie is  great because it not only focuses on rock but also the disco clique -"Stella's" and "Dick with ears" who like that John Travolta shit.

   

This Isn't the 70's? Get Me Outta Here!

    Fashion, Music, & all around

    Tomfoolery

     From disco, to punk rock, to gender defiance. We've seen it all, from the likes of John Travolta, Sid Vicious, and David Bowie. It was the whole package, the 70's brought an array of fashion trends, some that died slow, painful deaths, and some that have made triumphant comebacks throughout the decades. 

      We've seen the resurgence of tie-dye, platform shoes, cotton dresses, and flair jeans.