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daisy What’s Inside news
gig and events guide introducing Lykke Li style
The Lion and the Wolf reviews
horoscopes
Alice Glass
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Editors Letter
Just to say We’ve
all
worked
our
little
socks off and I for one am very happy with this issue of daisy. We’ve got quite eclectic feel this
time with an interview from acoustic soloist The Lion and The Wolf
and a profile on thrash synth front
woman Alice Glass. These contrasting artists and more come together
mashed with a rather gorgeous little fashion shoot, some beautiful
reviews from art to albums and a look at the haunting and under the radar sounds of Lykke Li and it’s
all topped off with some happy horoscopes. So enjoy, I certainly did.
Make sure you read our Lion and the
Wolf interview, a personal favourite of mine, mostly because he’s a really lovely guy but also because
I can’t get enough of his folksy
dulcet tones. Have lots of fun bambinos and go and see and experience as much as you can xx
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Contributors
Char Craven
Tamique Thomas
Jade Leech
Sherelle
Georgia Weaving
Katie Lansdowne
Jade Davies
Lucy
Rebecca Fordham
Style
Art reviews
Events Guide
Editor
Horoscopes
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Feature
Music reviews
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Interview
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Graduate with a degree in Gaga! A university in South Carolina has introduced a
course centred around the Lady herself entitled ‘Lady Gaga And The Sociology Of The Fame’. Course leader Professor Mathieu Deflem is a
self-confessed Gaga obsessive and decided to introduced the new module as she is “a social phenomenon”.
“It’s not the person, and it’s
not the music. It’s more this thing
out there in society that has 10 million followers on Facebook and six million on Twitter”, he gushed to the university’s student newspaper.
Kings of Leon add another London date to UK tour. The
band’s
UK
and
Ireland
tour
went on sale this month but they have
announced a second live date at London’s
Hyde Park. Kings of Leon were previously playing in
the city on June 22 but are now also playing June 23 to meet high demand.
The summer schedule starts in May 2011 and sees
the boys hitting Coventry, Sunderland, Manchester, Edinburgh and London.
The stars are touring albums Aha Shake Heartbreak,
Because of the Times and Come Around Sundown.
Damon Albarn and Chili Pepper’s Flea record album. A new band made up of Albarn, drummer
Tony Allen and Chili bassist Flea, have collaborated to form an unnamed band. The new album is almost finished and said to be “centred around Allen and his Afrobeat background”, says the Blur and Gorillaz man.
He also hopes to follow up the current
Gorillaz tour with a new album, although
he admitted that this may be his last tour with the band.
But Albarn may be recording a solo album. 06
Kate Moss wraps up her Topshop lines. Since her collaboration with the high street brand
in 2007, Kate Moss has released fourteen collections
for Topshop but this month’s designs are to be her
last. They were unveiled at an exclusive party
at the Oxford Street branch in London which saw Kate and Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green
promoting her Biba-esque autumn line.
Her 70s inspired collection included velvet
hot-pants, feather capes, hippie tunics and flower
power skirts. The 109-piece ensemble is now on sale together with a new bestsellers range
entitled ‘Iconic Kate’ which captures her
ten best Topshop designs.
The tales of a domestic goddess. An exhibition named ‘Handmade Tales’ has opened to
celebrate the artwork of domestic housewives at The Women’s Library in London.
The show exhibits domesticities through time from
cross-stitching to sewing boxes and even a handmade swimming costume from the 1940s. Carol Tulloch, the creator, is a cooking and crafts fanatic herself.
“What Handmade Tales has tried to do is
show through objects and personal statements
why women have engaged with domestic crafts”, reveals Tulloch.
First look at Lanvin for H&M. This month sees the release of Lanvin’s
collection for H&M which previewed in London
this week. Lanvin’s
creative
designer
Alber
Elbaz
introduced his first collaboration with the high-
street brand producing a womens and menswear
range. The womenswear collection features tired
lace ruffle skirts, off-the-shoulder evening dresses with ruched detailing, and a handful of tulle.
H&M’s second new launch was for their new Home
Collection in Oxford Street where celebs such as
Sophie Ellis-Bextor arrived wearing the new Lanvin! The singer chose a shocking yellow cocktail dress. 07
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MUSIC & ARTS
WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH Gigs and events guide
The incredible band All Time Low will be on tour in various locations across the UK. Here’s a list of a few venues and dates, to keep in your diary. Sunday 27th February 2011 : Manchester Academy.
Thursday 03rd March 2011 : Rock City, Nottingham. Friday 04th March 2011 : O2 Arena, Birmingham.
Saturday 05th March 2011 : Newport Centre, Newport.
Sunday 06th March : Liverpool University, Liverpool.
02nd and 03rd July 2011
FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY
The Foo Fighters hit Milton Keynes Bowl.
Plus Special Guests Biffy Clyro (both days) 2nd July only : Death Cab For A Cutie 3rd July only : Jimmy Eat World.
Arcade Fire
Plus Guest Devendra Banhart & The Grogs 02nd December 2010 : O2 Arena, London
08th December 2010 : LG Arena, Birmingham
11th December 2010 : Manchester Central, Manchester
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MUSIC & ARTS
The amazing and absolutely stunning Ellie Goulding is performing in a venue near
you. This is an unmissable opportunity; tickets are selling fast so get yours now. Wednesday 10th November 2010 : Liverpool SU Mountford Hall
Friday 12th November 2010 : Great Hall, Cardiff University Student Union Saturday 13th November 2010 : O2 Academy, Bristol
Monday 15th November 2010 : O2 Academy, Birmingham
Tuesday 16th November 2010 : Southampton Guildhall, Southampton
Goldfrapp
Thursday 11th November 2010 : HMV Hammersmith Apollo Sunday 14th November : O2 Academy, Birmingham
Tuesday 16th November 2010 : O2 Academy, Leeds
Not to be missed... Secret name David Wightman
David Wightman builds layers of precision-cut wallpaper shapes to
create both abstract and landscape
paintings. he plays with established genres that art criticism has often declared obsolete.
Art Work Space,
Lower Ground Floor, The Hempel Hotel, Dates: 19th November - 19th December 2010 09
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, London W2 3EA
picture credit: sxc.hu, www.artworkspace.co.uk
Wednesday 17th November 2010 : Manchester Academy, Manchester
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That’s very Lykke Li
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At age twenty-four, this Swedish bombshell is
sounds and instruments that create a deep meaning-
ing an impressive resume, her song “Possibility”
often simple and dramatically lit; Li never fails
definitely someone to watch out for. Already boastarguably made the global phenomenon Twilight ‘New Moon’, but there is more to come from this little known artist.
Born in Sweden’s busy town, Ystad, Li (real
name Li Lykke Zachrisson), grew up on a mountaintop, moving to New York at just twenty-one where she began recording her first album. Lykke Li
was awarded “Female voice of 2009”
by blogger, Stereogum and was nominated for Meteor Ireland music awards for best international female.
Zachrisson’s debut album was called Youth Nov-
els, a haunting and poetic collection of eclectic
ful impact. Live, her shows are always different, to make an impact on an audience.
The Swedish starlet has described her single
‘time flies’ as the closest work to her heart because it relates to her life right now.
Despite growing up listening to Madonna and
Michael Jackson, Li insists her biggest influences are Edith Piaf and
Nina Simone, both known for
their iconic sounds, attitudes and energy.
With an individual look as well as sound, she
has also recently become the face of Levis Curve ID, along side Pixie Geldof and Miss Nine.
Li recently announced on her MySpace, that she
sounds. Despite the albums cult success, her popu-
is working on creating her second album and her
lease of “Possibility” for the phenomenon New Moon
baby faced, beauty.
(released 2009). Her beautiful lyric’s and unique
sound created a mesmerising scene in the film that captured audiences around the world.
Lykke Li’s sparse and often controversial songs
combine emotive lyrics with an array of synth
fans are eagerly waiting to hear more from this
“If you’re interested in things, I think that’s
the key to staying young. I don’t know? I want to
feel alive and I want to feel…on fire. ” Lykke Li September 2010 Levis Curve campaign.
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larity only really started to rise with the re-
Fashion
Ellie Goulding Ellie Goulding is one of
the newest indie pop artists
to emerge onto the scene. She is on trend often photographed wearing high street favourites
and vintage pieces. Ellie is emerging as every girls Super Style icon!
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Steal Her Style
tarry eyed singer Ellie Goulding is young, fresh and your typical girl next door. So now you want to know how to get
her style right? Well here’s how you can achieve her look effortlessly. As pictured, pair your denim shorts with a loose check shirt and pumps for a casual daytime look. Accessorise with some pearl studs, a pendant necklace or some funky patterned tights. Or add a blazer for a more tailored look.
She is quite fresh faced and keeps her hair long and flowing,
so keep the make up light. Soft shades of golds, pinks and nude lips are perfect!
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Fashion
Hayley William’s Hayley
Williams,
band
member of Paramore, is our second
style
icon.
Three
words to describe her style: quirky, expressive and LOUD! She epitomises the word ‘rock
chic’ and you can get her style in seconds!
T
he word flamboyant springs to mind. Known for her bright bleached hair and ‘out there’ fashion sense, hayley
is definately a style icon! Her music clearly influences her
style, and being the only female member of her band paramore,
she sometimes takes on the grunge tom boy image. From garish pattern tights to shiny latex leggings, oversized leopard print javkets to
fluorescent tutu’s, Hayley ahs worn it all! So how
can you rock her style?
She often wears ruffles, stripes and bows. Luckily, red lips
are back in business! So go for a rosey red tone and try back combing your hair.
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Steal Her Style
Fashion Black vest:
models own. Check shirt: primark,
£6. Shorts: Urban outfitters, £20.
Ballerina pumps: New look, £10.
Black bow headband:
Topshop, £6.
Chain: models own. Stripe
dress: Boohoo, £12.
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Fashion Tribal print vest:
Primark, £4. Velvet cardigan: models own. High waited jeans: Topshop, £35. Lipstick: models own.
Check shirt: Primark, £6.
Tights: River Island, £4.
Black pumps:
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models own.
Interview
The Lion and The Wolf Char Craven
T
he Lion and The Wolf is a solo acous-
a song on there about my best friend Marie
bearded and laid-back Tom George using lit-
All The Lion and The Wolf tracks are re-
tic act hailing from Southampton, with
who I grew up with.”
tle more than his voice and a guitar.
corded in his bedroom mainly using a lap-
Infusing folk music with pop, the acts live
top and keyboard. “I don’t want to go into
performance is stripped bare and usually
an expensive studio and pay for a sound
delivered within an audi-
ence, rather than on stage: The piece of advice that always
“I love playing completely sticks to me was from my teacher
stripped with no PA or mic. in sixth form who said “There are I like getting in there two types of music in the world:
with the audience - it’s a the stuff you like and the stuff you lot more intimate that way, don’t like”.
I don’t really like being I really like that. away from people” says Tom.
that I have to rush and not complete naturally
in my own time, my bedroom’s
good
enough.”
Having discovered music
from a young age, Tom has developed his own
style with the act and recently
received
op-
His powerful tunes are influenced by artists
portunities that suggest The Lion and The
chester Orchestra and Talking Heads, with
asked to do a B-Side on a single by a band
such as Ray Lamontagne, Brand New, The Man-
Wolf is not going unnoticed. “I did get
Tom putting his own spin on lyrics deriving
called Shadows Chasing Ghosts – I met them
from personal experiences.
when I went along with some friends who
“The main premise of the records I’ve writ-
were on tour; we got jamming and whatever,
ten are based around the break up with my
they took an EP and got in contact tell-
ex-girlfriend which happened over a year
ing me they were releasing a track and did
ago now. I spent about 3 months putting
I want to do the B-Side. I started on it
some songs together, not in a negative way
last night; it’s a lot of piano I’m chuffed
- you just write your feelings down then
with it.”
forget about it. I didn’t really want to
“I recently did a couple of shows in Berlin
make it all about that so for the EP, I put
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playing in Europe is the fact that they really look after acts, they’re not sketchy promoters at all – they’ll
feed you, give you money, free drinks and they’ll actually listen!”
Finish my sentence...
professional goal solely on this: “Ultimately, I’d love
Without music I would be boring
Tom prides the act on live performance and bases his
to be able to tour full time because I’m absolutely 100%
I write the songs because I
adventure every day. I’m not even too bothered about
I will stop doing what I do
getting a record deal, it would obviously help but if I
could tour all the time I’d be happy.” And with the help and support of his family his passion has only seemed to grow. “My Mum always cries when she listens to my songs,
which is quite sweet. I feel bad because she gets all
upset – I think she’s happy, she’s such a wimp! My family have seen me play and they really like it, they’ve always been supportive ever since I picked up a guitar when I was 13.
Music is the best thing in the world. Whatever you write
is yours and if you can write stuff that means something
to someone else then that’s the best thing ever. I’ve had a few compliments from people before saying how they can
relate to my music: it really does make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up – It doesn’t happen often but when it does it’s really nice!”
With some travelling on the cards and a new CD in the running, keep your eyes firmly peeled open for Tom George and
his act The Lion and The Wolf – you won’t be disappointed. 17
like to never
The meaning of life is 42
If I could do anything right now it would be eat
My super power would be laser eyes
The most boring thing about
me is my interview answers/my shoes
Fame is not necessary
Success is not working 9-5 at HMV!
Picture Credit: Char Craven
my happiest when I’m on tour. I love it it’s like a mini
Live reviews
Marina and the Diamonds After a bad start to the evening - public transport, rain and a massive queue - Marina’s start to her Burger Queen tour is better than expected. Full of energy and what appears
to be genuine glee to be in dreary Portsmouth she bounds on the stage. We are treated to an array of outfits throughout the night, from an elaborate gaga style headdress to a full on American jock get up. A+ for effort, but you wouldn’t know it from the Shaun-of-the-
deadesque response from the crowd. Oh No!, a quirky indie pop number which was performed with particular ferocity, and her short but sweet encore of Hollywood were the ones that finally got the crowd interested. The encore is too little too late, however, and the songs
are interchangeable; it’s a shame that the fairly generic synth-pop couldn’t live up to her big outfits and big effort.
Little Comets The crowd grew as the three support bands revved up the energy, and by the time Little
Comets came on – nearly two-and-a-half hours later – the place was buzzing with anticipation. The support acts mingled in with the crowd of hundreds of indie kids to witness the performance of possibly the most underrated indie/alternative band of 2010. The epitomy of
British-indie, lead-singer Robert Coles sported a funky granddad jumper; and, obviously, no indie band could be complete without a checked shirt, tattoos – and, it would appear,
a fluorescent orange bobble hat. The band engaged with the audience with their witty Newcastle banter in-between crowd pleasers such as Joanna, Isles and One Night In October, resulting in a pounding dancefloor, and finishing fittingly with This One’s for Dancing -
sending the teenagers into a frenzy of jumping spasms. The unusual inclusion of maracas,
tambourines and saucepans, all hung up by a string-line over the stage, was the icing of
the performance. The Joiners proves the theory that the smallest venues are the best for gigs; the intimate atmosphere, combined with an incredible sound and light system, and pure, quality music meant for a night to remember. 18
Album reviews
Kings of Leon The Kings of Leon have gone back to their roots for their fifth studio album, Come Around
Sundown, an album that really epitomises who they are as a band. The album is surprisingly
different from cult-following album Only By The Night (2008); their focus is back on their loyal, older fan-base as reflected through the vintage sound of the album, reminiscent of
Youth and Young Manhood (2003). The chilled-out vibe is transcended through the hypnotic lyrics and Caleb’s trademark vocals. First single release Radioactive reintroduces us to
their mellow southern-rock spirit. The soft-rock vocals apparent in songs such as Pyro contrast with get-up-and-go tunes like Mary and Pony Up, whilst Pickup Truck combines
great vocals and lyrics with a phenomenon bass. Their ability to create pure and astoundingly raw records time-after-time gives them, and this album, an edge above any others.
Taylor Swift Taylor Swift is back with her third album Speak Now, a collection of songs that almost
read like Taylor’s personal diary. She has the gift of story-telling, as demonstrated
throughout the album; she wrote every song without the aid of co-writers, something quite
Marina and the Diamonds: photograph by Georgia Weaving Little Comets: courtesy of Andrea vail, Flikr Kings of Leon: courtesy of Dave Hogan, Getty Images Taylor Swift: photograph by Bo Streeter Written by Katie Lansdowne
rare in pop music today. The lyrics are so emotive and heart-felt that it is hard not to be enchanted by them. Combined with Taylor’s sweet, melodic voice, I am unashamedly a Swift-convert. This may be guilty-pleasure listening, but it is in no way ‘just another pop album’. The album is much the same style as her previous albums when you consider
the themes - love, teenage angst, growing up - but this time round, Swift has put a edgy spin on it, showing that her confidence as an artist has rocketed. Better than Revenge and
Haunted show her variety as an artist, her voice sounding almost Hayley Williams/Kelly Clarkson-esque. The Swift style we are used to comes out in first single release Mine, Dear John and Last Kiss in particular. Taylor is out to prove herself to everyone, including Kanye West after ‘that’ VMA’s incident, with hit-back tunes like Mean and Innocent. If you think you know Taylor Swift - think again. 19
Art Reviews
1. The Fashion Illustration Gallery has recently opened a beautiful exhibition. It features cover art for international textile magazines created by
the renowned illustrator, Ren e Gruau who sadly passed away in 2004. This exhibition
celebrates his success and achievements
throughout his career by presenting a stunning collection of his works on paper. The exhibition closes on 4th December 2010, so
if you want to pay your respects to a true genius, head on down to the Mayor Gallery, London before the closing date.
2. On the 12th November 2010, The Victoria and Albert Museum are
4. Calvert22 are cur-
rently showing the works of
holding a fabulous exhibi-
3. The Courtauld Gallery are current-
fashion house is celebrat-
Paul Cezanne’s most fa-
tion. Kenzo, the Parisian ing its 40th anniversary. The Raphael gallery will host the celebration with a day of catwalk shows. The event will contain some of
the best pieces of Kenzo
fashion from the last 40
years. This exhibition is around for one day only so
it would be a true disap-
ly exhibiting some of mous paintings: The Card Players. Considered to
be among his most iconic collections, it would be a real shame to miss this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity. The exhibition closes on the 16th January 2011.
Russian
artist,
Alexander
Ponomarev. The extraordinary exhibition, ‘Sea Stories,’
delves deep into Ponomarev’s
history in nautical engineering and his early career as a submariner. The artist
has successfully managed to
recreate and evoke the emotions felt on his many expeditions. This exhibition
is fantastically eerie and I defy anyone to miss it. It closes on 21st November 2010 so be sure to join the fun.
pointment to miss out!
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Book Reviews
5. In this hilarious instalment to
the ‘Shopaholic’ series, Becky Brandon,
(previously Bloomwood) is back with a mini-me in tow. With two-year-old Minnie as
a shopping companion, this novel promises
to be a giggle from start to finish. In true Kinsella fashion, this book is laugh
out loud funny. As expected, the story opens in the Mall, with Minnie’s main
words being; ‘I want,’ and ‘mine.’ After expecting motherhood to be a breeze,
from her ebay-using, cab-booking daughter and is constantly trying to regain
the parent/child equilibrium. If you love
Becky Brandon as much as I do, grab yourself a copy of this fantastic book and prepare to be entertained.
6. This autobiography from Keith Rich-
ards, guitarist of the Rolling Stones, is
as expected; a tale of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. Although Richards is one of the
greatest rock Gods of all time, this memoir has an almost ‘heard it all before’ ring to
it. It is however brought to life when discussing his phenomenal music. It shows him
to be more than the ‘junkie’ he is known as and allows us to see the true musical genius he created. This book portrays all
of the battles that rock stars may have to face throughout their careers. It is well worth reading, allowing you to delve deep
into the mind of an artist who will go down in the history of music.
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Picture Credits: 1. Sources from The Illustraion Gallery Archives. 2. Victoria and Albert exhibition promotion online. 3. The Courtauld Gallery archives. 4. Calvert22 exhibition press release. 5. From Sophie Kinsella’s website. 6. SOurced from the Rolling Tones Website.
Becky is confronted with several issues
stars
aries
libra
september 24 - november 22
march 21 - april 20
The ram’s confidence is second to none so this month use that confidence to charm the advances of the sexy prey at the after party.
Your scales aren’t so even this week Libra and your aggressive side is taking to the stage. Don’t be afraid to lean on someone for support.
scorpio
taurus
october 24 - november 22 happy birthday!
april 21 - may 21
It’s often hard for the bull to break out of its routine but this month release your inner Spaniard, knock over the matador and chance is there could be some serious romantic action going on this month.
You seemed to have lost a bit of your drive this month Scorpio! Hopefully a few nifty pressies will sort that out. Use this month and your new mature age to sort out what you really want from life.
gemini
sagittarius
may 22 - june 21
november 23 - december 22
Use your twin instinct this month Gemini and don’t ignore that problem that’s been bugging you for some time. It could just be a decision you’ll live to remember forever.
You’re an warrior Sagittarius but be careful not to shoot anyone in the back this month as your temper is running low.
capricorn
cancer
december 23 - january 20
june 22 - july 23
Your determination is second to none so stop worrying this month Capricorn! Your career is precious at the moment so use your initiative to get to where you want to be.
You’ve got a problem Cancer and it’s not those pesky crabs. However, this month brings new options and a big decision. Do what makes you happy.
leo
aquarius
july 24 - august 23
january 21 - february 19
The Lion is the king of the jungle and when you’re at the top there’s always going to be gossip. Keep an open mind and the critters will shut up.
You wacky watery Aquarians are having a hard time this month. Take time to chill out and you’ll see the situation isn’t quite what it seems.
virgo
pisces
august 24 - september 23
This won’t sound like anything out of the ordinary for you virginous sort but preparation is key this month. Stop looking at life with the glass half empty.and you will be sure to reap tewards.
february 20 - march 20
Don’t slap love around the face with a fish this month Pisces because as much as you dream of it this could really be the one this time.
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a touch of glass
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988 was the year Alice
of
that enjoys dividing opinion. Her
unleashed into the world.
attitude. It is not unknown for
Crystal
vocalist Castles
was
baby face ill-matches her reckless
The young punk from Toronto, Ontario
Glass to enter the stage completely
was discovered at the tender age
intoxicated and this has become the
of 15 by her now band mate Ethan
staple of her performance to the
Kath after performing in her noise
extent that it is now argued she
punk band “Fetus Fatale”. However, Glass
had
matured
by
her
drinks water, passing it off for
time
vodka and pretending to be drunk on
after changing her name to Vicki
stage for fear her fan’s will not
Vale and running away to live in a
like her performance otherwise.
squat community of punks and drug addicts. Glass’ dramatic upbringing
Picture pictureCredit: credit flickr - rainydaykidd & Dese’Rae L. Stage
Glass,
Glass is one of those creatures
Unexpectedly Glass has become
is often illustrated in her music
a
Ethan’s Myspace page as ‘murder,
Additionally she has also become a
having listed influences on her and
fashion
her
blank looks on girls, knives.’
icon
pretty
for
girls
androgynous
with
look.
mysterious sex symbol for guys.
Glass is clearly the face and
If you were to throw Alice in
voice of the pair. Whilst Kath
a bottle and stick a label on it
hoodie Alice wastes no time in
describe her intense character. The
is hiding behind his keyboard and
there would be no words to fully
jumping into the crowd to enjoy the
girl is an unruly haze of motion
atmosphere both on stage and in the
that cannot be restricted or fixed
centre of the mosh pit. Despite her
down by conventional means.
free-living nature Glass is also known
for
her
feistiness
after
To find out more on Alice and
allegedly lashing out at a male
her band Crystal Castles visit:
fan, claiming to be groped by him
http://www.crystalcastles.com
at Latitude Festival.
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