F R I N G EI N D I E June / July 2010
music, art & fashion
#11
Fringe indie Magazine Team Editor In Chief: Flavia Martina (http://youcancallmeflanders.blogspot.com) Art Director: Flavia Martina Fashion Columnist: Flavia Martina Music Columnist: Flavia Martina Cinema Columnist: Flavia Martina NY Official Correspondent: Audrey Allure (http://audreyallure.blogspot.com) Milan Official Correspondent: Adriana Escarini (http://a-newproject.blogspot.com) Contributor in this issue: Sheryl Willis (UK)
Cover shot: Model: Hal E. Liebling PH: Bobby Liebling http://www.halcoholic.com
Published by: Flavia Martina FRINGE INDIE MAGAZINE http://www.fringeindiemagazine.com Contact: contact@fringemagazine.tk press@fringemagazine.tk editorial@fringemagazine.tk
IN THIS ISSUE 05 Letter from the editor. 06-15 The Photographer. 16 Salone del Mobile 2010 Presentation of GURU CASA 18 Cirque du Soleil: Ovo. 20 Music Review. 22-25 The girls can hear us. 26 Pete Doherty, 28/05/2010, Jam Bar, Shoreditch. 27 Jonathan Jeremiah, Heart of Stone, 07/06/2010. 28 Tetro. 30-37 The blogger of the moment: Hal E. Liebling. 38 Las Oreiro: now online.
Letter from the Editor As FIM issues passed by I realized that the word quantity is not a synonymous of quality. In this number in just 40 pages you’ll find lots of music, great photography and great art. I am proud of the quality of the articles in this issue and I hope you enjoy it like everyone at FIM and me enjoyed doing so. Do not forget that the next issue is our anniversary: 2 years of FIM!. {Flavia Martina} Editor in Chief
THE PHOTOGRAPHER Manuela Gutierrez
Buenos Aires Flavia Martina
-What are your favorite Subjects to photograph? Clearly, THE NIGHT. I like to photograph most of all the nightlife, so 90% of my albums on facebook are based on that.. It is a moment where we all have fun dancing and everyone is in their world. I take pictures of anyone, some are more wil ing than others.. but I enjoy that too. Since we left until we are practically in our homes again I take photos, and everywhere I go I take the camera. I also would like to do fashion photography, although I am not yet involved in this area. I always tell my friends that I'm going to make a super production with them, but we never found the occasion. But no doubt I'l be practicing..
-Do you have Any formal training in the art of photography? No, zero training. Purely amateur, but should start, the truth is I love photography and I think it wil help a lot to study something related but I would do once I end my college career. Also . I think the spark of each photographer is unique, and nobody could teach you that. -What inspired your interest in photography? I always liked everything that has to do with art, you say photography and I do not know why . but I instantly think of "something strange". . the picture is "something strange" that cannot be explained with words, and since I was a little girl I play with the camera, but my ultimate source of inspiration is "the cobra snake," an American photographer who takes pictures as well . by day and night, but is known for his pictures of wild nightlife. When I 1st met him I was trully impressed and said "I want to appear in a photo like that" . and as it is almost impossible, I decided to try them out. -What Continues to inspire you? Take pictures, edit them and feel proud of them, that inspires me to continue. The truth is a hobby that I love! I take many photos daily and much more when I go out at night.. about 500 pictures and choose from these the best ones and publish them for all my friends on facebook and them liking my work . it's great! And things like this inspire me: that someone likes my pics and ask to publish them in a magazine =)
Milan Adriana Escarini
Salone del Mobile 2010 Presentation of GURU CASA GURU presented their first line of furniture with 11 pieces designed by architect: Roberto Giacomucci.
The event was included on the Fuori Salone calendar and took place at Les Garçons de la Rue (Milan). It was a great happy hour with an untraditional, but very artistic hairdressing show, wich used the new creations from GURU CASA like scenography. We choose three elements:
• Coco Bolo is a half moon that is useful for arranging magazines and newspapers in a different way. • Cedrella is a group of satin discs which works like a chandelier. •
Carrubo is a very particular umbrella stand.
New York Audrey Allure
Cirque du Soleil: Ovo Anyone I’ve spoken to, who has seen the Cirque du Soleil, always raves about what an amazing show it is. As a birthday gift from my boyfriend, I had the opportunity to see Ovo, a Cirque du Soleil show, front row. The storyline revolves around an egg these insects discover in their little community, which they argue over to keep. It was definitely a spectacle. Aerial acrobatics soar gracefully in the air, while others balance dangerously on merely a string or poles. The performers also flip, tumble, make splits, and even juggle. Comedic, no-dialogue acts were performed in between each performer. In addition, there was even some interaction with the audience to participate in part of the show. The music, the costumes, and the makeup were absolutely exquisite. The atmosphere and the stunts combined could make anyone feel like a kid again, truly in awe of the extraordinary talent.
Buenos Aires Flavia Martina
katherin jenkins (believe): If you are not an opera music fan, Katherine Jenkins is just for you. Despite her classical voice style, Katherine Jenkins presents a record with popular songs from Bob marley, evancence and even the theme song of the movie the godfather. this is a must have record that you can enjoy with every member of your family during a dinner party.
green day (american idiot: the original broadway): green day goes to broadway and this record presents all the songs included in the play. if you are a huge musicals junkie or a green day fan, this record is a must have for you.
Music Review rob zombie (educated horses): rob zombie joins producer Scott humphrey in his 3rd record. includes powerfull songs and the special collaboration of Tommy lee among others.
pulp (hits): this cd puts together all pulp famous and incredible hits from the 90s. Including: common people, something changed, do you remember the first time?, help the aged and disco 2000.
New York Audrey Allure
The Girls Can Hear Us A couple of months ago, I featured The Girls Can Hear Us’s remix of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”, originally by the Beach Boys, on my blog as the song of the day (http://audreyallure.blogspot.com/). I loved the way they remixed it with the TGCHU touch – it became a fun, lively dance tune. This Canadian duo consists of Edmond Huszar (“who can produce Billboard-caliber beats”) and Will Steep (“lyricist and rapper”). I was able to get in touch with these talented musicians and interview them for Fringe Indie! Since Will is usually the main voice of the group, he allowed Edmond to step up and answer these following questions.
What do you believe makes you different from other artists out there today? Our musical tastes and styles are totally different, when we met, Will was heavy into hip-hop and I was into Electro. When we come together I think we produce something pretty fresh and unique. I think it's why we get compared to LMFAO so often, I personally don't think we sound that similar, but LMFAO are the only ones doing something remotely similar. How did you get started? What made you decide you both wanted to get into the music industry? We met at Fanshawe College in London Ontario, Will overheard me mention something about making music and asked about it. I had been making music recreationally, I showed him some tracks, and we recorded our first song. It wasn't a conscious decision to enter the music industry, we were just both in a good place and were really feeling what we came up with. We always shared our music with friends and it really blew up from there. Who are your influences and inspirations? Will listened to Nirvana & Pearl Jam as a younger kid, and got into rap music when he heard 36 Chambers. He is now most inspired by his life and experiences. I am influenced by a wide range of electro artists, but I always try and produce songs that will make people want to dance. The most frustrating thing about house/electro is those epic builds, that get everyone hyped, then the climax blasts in, and its a huge disappointment. I always try and make it so our tracks build up to something great. Where do you see yourselves in 5 years? We never would have predicted our lives taking this direction even one year ago, so it is hard to look so far ahead. We would like to be touring internationally in less than 5 years, travelling, doing shows. As long as people like to dance in 5 years, I think we'll be in a good place. Which artists would you love to collaborate with? I think the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus have really flipped the industry on it's head. We'd love to work with such musical pioneers. We basically try and emulate everything they do, so it would be an honour to work with them. It's a dream of ours to get signed by Disney. Where did you get your name "The Girls Can Hear Us"? Will’s old apartment had a shitty old vent that lead up to another apartment with 3 girls living in it. When we started working together, our tracks would always be blasting. Along with our tracks, the girls could hear everything that
went on in the living room…which was a lot of…well…they got mad at him. Tell us a quirky trait of each of you that your fans don't know about you. Well, Will definitely complains a lot… he always thinks he's right. As for me (Edmond), I'm basically perfect in a quirky way. When I meet people they always tell me, "Oh Ed, I never expected you to be so smart and humble, just talking to you makes me feel better about myself." ...That's kinda quirky right? Is there a reason behind the songs you chose to remix? It is usually random discovery, or we hear a song, and feel we could reinvent it, or place it in a new light. Our 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' remix has received the most attention, and our 'Can't Believe It' has been spreading like fire. I think our remixes tend to sound totally different from the original songs, that's what inspires us to do them and that's why our fans enjoy them. Anything you would like to say to your fans & future fans? Our fans and the music community have been amazingly supportive, we get so much positive response. We fully acknowledge that it is our fans that have propelled us to where we are, and are extremely grateful for it. We all share a passion for music, and we love making it. If you love our stuff, tell all your friends. It is because of your support that it is possible for us to do this, and we want to bring you the best experience possible. Thank you everyone!
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United Kindom Sheryl Willis
PETER DOHERTY 28/05/2010, Jam Bar, Shoreditch It really is a rare occasion when Peter Doherty arrives at a gig early, especially the 45 minutes in advance he was tonight. He briefly took to the stage during the support from first band ‘The Skuzzies’, waving to the fans before jumping back into the crowd and disappearing to go and get a rum and coke. Doherty then took to the stage again during the second support, an odd unfitting hip hop rapper (Who went un-introduced), standing behind him Doherty looked a cross between bemused and unimpressed by what he was seeing. He soon took up the seat behind the empty drums and enjoyed a semi crash and bang about. Less than three songs in the rapper looking appalled at Doherty seems to learn his presence and shit songs weren’t wanted and left, leaving everyone to get on with the show they were there for. And Doherty certainly did put on a show, playing a mix of Libertines, Babyshambles and solo work. The singer seemed to be enjoying himself cracking jokes and sharing banter with his fans. Crowd pleasers of the night were by far Libertines favourites: ‘Time for Heroes’ and ‘Don’t look back into the sun’, as well as Babyshambles single ‘Delivery’. ‘For Lovers’ saw a beautiful moment where the bond between Doherty and his fans emerged even more with them singing the song back at him louder than him. Finally what seemed like 5 minutes later it was made clear there was only time for one more song, which was of course dedicated to usual set closer ‘Fuck Forever’, which saw dozens of fans invade the stage, but tonight security didn’t win the battle Doherty and co did, and in his true shambolic style Mics, Speakers and drums are broken. He may cause mayhem and chaos, but this is why we love him and even if you do hate him you can’t deny he can put on a bloody good show!
United Kindom Sheryl Willis
Jonathan Jeremiah Heart Of Stone, 07/06/2010 Jeremiah is one of those artists who slowly builds you up into his songs, so by the time the chorus is delivered, you’re forced into enjoying it. ‘Heart of Stone’ is no different. The soulful voice; almost reminiscent of Tom Jones, blends almost perfectly into the addictive chorus. This song may be overly simplistic and mellow, but that’s exactly the reason why it works. It puts you in that ultimate feel good mood without even trying. If you’re looking for a track to kick-start you for your summer festivals this is it.
Photos from GoogleImages
Buenos Aires Flavia Martina
TETRO by Francis Ford Coppola Tetro is Francis Ford Coppola latest film with Vincent Gallo in the character that gives title to this true work of art. Filmed entirely in black and white “Tetro” shows the essence of the magical city of Buenos Aires. Tetro is a man who escapes from the capitalism in search of his own being and art. Years later, his little brother comes to Buenos Aires in his search, but discovers that Tetro is not the same person he knew and remembered. Among Vincet Gallo and Maribel Verdú are incredible argentinian actors: Mike Amigorena, Leticia Bredice and Sofia Gala Castiglione. A work worthy of the prestige of its creator to enjoy and worship.
THE BLOGGER OF THE MOMENT: hAL e. lIEBLING
Buenos Aires Flavia Martina
Skulls, Metal & Fashion -When did you decide to start your blog and how was the process?
I started Halcoholic in December 2009. I just created it as my personal outlet for sharing creations I really admire and my own take on how to style them. I didn't want to simply post a bunch of photos of me in clothes; I wanted to discuss the construction, design aesthetic, wearability, etc. of the items I featured, as well as what inspired me to wear it in the first place. I'm not going to promote a design -- whether it's clothing, shoes, or accessories -- if I don't feel it is of superior quality in every way. If I know something is impractical or not worth owning and loving, even if it was given to me for the sole purpose of wearing on my blog, it is not going to end up in a post. -When did you realize you liked fashion?
I've loved fashion since I was a kid .. for me, it is one of the most basic, effective ways of portraying who I am as a person. Sometimes I'll have a song in my head, and end up wearing something I feel conveys that music through my image, even though no one else gets it. I get it, and it brings me confidence. When I was younger, I was very much into the whole DIY thing, so it is ironic to see that things like studs, pegged pants, etc. are so hugely on-trend right now when I had to make all those things myself ten years ago. Fashion was more of a passionate hobby for me, up until I started the blog and started taking it a little more seriously. I'll be launching the first few web-exclusive pieces of my ready-to-wear line before the end of the summer. I am a writer at heart, but fashion, styling and design are very cathartic for me. How would you define your style? Idiosyncratic throwback rock n roll enthusiast who has an appreciation for gorgeous clothes and statement pieces? I don't really have an eloquent answer to this question, haha. I don't like to wear things in an expected manner, but sometimes that is inevitable. -To know you a little bit more, who are your fashion references and icons?
Mostly musicians .. when I initially saw an old picture of Burke Shelley [of Budgie] wearing his massive tinted aviators, I had to own a pair. When I first got a load of how David Byron [of Uriah Heep] wore gargantuan medallions, I started to amass a collection. Certain things are timeless if they're paired with complementary pieces. I love when I find that one of my husband's old embroidered jackets from 1971 looks great with a pair of Proenza Schouler booties or something;
it's like bridging the gap between the past and present. -There aren’t many tattooed fashionistas out there, how did your interest in this art form start?
A long time ago. I've just always liked the aesthetic appeal of tattoos. There really isn't any other reason behind it. Most people find it ugly, but I like what I see when I look in the mirror, and that is what is important to me. -How many tattoos do you have? Can you tell us a little bit about the story behind them?
I don't know; a lot! There isn't too much of a story behind my tattoos. I like old-school flash designs: dice, spades, brass knuckles, "Mom," traditional stars-and-dots filler, etc. There are subtle music references in my half sleeve, like a wishbone (for Wishbone Ash) and a little flying saucer under my arm (for UFO). There is no sense in trying to be "original" with tattoos anymore .. trust me, someone already has it, so just get something you're okay with looking at until you're in your coffin. -For what we’ve seen so far you are a huge rings fan, how many do you have and which one is your favorite, why?
I have no idea how many rings I have, but I've always worn a ton of rings. My husband and I both love sterling silver and white gold, but I've recently started experimenting with gold and brass as well, though it's harder to style for me. I'm waiting for a few new pieces, but right now I'm enjoying this frog knuckle ring I have. I also love my Chanel ivory cocktail ring -- my mother gave me that one. I never polish it, so it has developed a really nice patina with age. I remember years ago I saw the Driftwood Skull rings in a magazine, and I HAD to order one from Opening Ceremony. I still have it; it's so refreshingly macabre. -Besides managing your amazing blog, what do you do for living? Does it involve art and creativity?
I'm a freelance writer: short stories, memoirs, any sort of prose. So yes, it involves art. Writing is my devotion and a survival technique for me, essentially. My husband is a recording artist, so there is a lot of creativity (and craziness -- the good kind) going on in our house. -This is our FIM obligatory question: Do you follow trends or try to build them yourself?
I think a little bit of both. It is hard to not follow trends, because sometimes even when you think you've done something innovative, someone else has already done it -- like tattoos. I just try to do my own thing and feel comfortable with it. If I hate a trend, I won't endorse it. If I take a liking to one, I will. -Favourite place to shop?
Joan Shepp, for sure. They have an amazing selection of Dries and Comme des Garcons.
-What was the last thing you’ve bought?
A crewneck t-shirt from Obesity & Speed with "Choose Death" printed on it. Can't go wrong with that! -What is your best kept secret in fashion (that you can reveal to our readers)?
I don't have any secrets. I get a lot of emails from people asking me how to start a style blog on a budget. There really is no money involved; I even had to start out with a shitty camera. Just keep at it and I know this sounds trite, but be yourself. Don't try to mimic someone else's style. Getting inspiration from someone else's look is one thing, but blatantly ripping it off is unappealing. -What other blogs do you recommend us and who would you like to be the next "blogger of the moment"? -
I think Stop it Right Now (http://stopitrightnow.blogspot.com) is a site that kind of falls into its own category. The blogger has a penchant for finding strikingly cool pieces and putting them together seamlessly without looking like she just read Harper's Bazaar and rushed out to buy an outfit from an editorial. She seems to have a really defined, effortless sense of style and a sardonic take on the whole fashion blog thing, both for which I have much appreciation. I find her very relatable and I like that.
Buenos Aires Flavia Martina
Las Oreiro: now available online. Las Oreiro for season Autumn/Winter 2010 presented a very vinatge inspired collection that now is availble online at their online shop: http://www.lasoreiro.com/shop The brand specialises in tight, feminine dresses for sexy and playfull women. My choice is the black Abby dress for a night with the ladies and the red Cinderella dress for a dinner date with your man.
- We offer one of a kind jewellery pieces in metal at an affordable price. - Visit our online shop at: http://etnaria.blogspot.com - Remember: We ship worldwide!