LITTLE MIX / PASSION PIT / ANTHEM MADE / THE MAINE / GROUPLOVE
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JC CAYLEN
a day in the life with:
JC CAYLEN
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Cathrine Khom
ISSUE 07 - THE DREAMERS ISSUE
THE LOCAL SCOOP
Thoughts that goes on: Everything about this season of summer gets me in “adventure mode.” I can’t wait for the music festivals, tours, long nights catching up with friends and creating some cool arts and crafts. Do something fun, memorable and go overboard! I thought the best transition would be venturing to Huntington Beach, California. The sky was still blue and we didn’t mind the sun. Our cover features Our Second Life’s Jc Caylen, a major success into our first event ever, thanks Lhoycel. Jc brought his two other O2L buds, Connor Franta and Ricky Dillon for this neat adventure. Such geniune, funny and down to earth guys. We based this original idea, from the vintage scene in Huntington Beach. Kudos to Lhoycel for suggesting lunch at Bruxie, the guys loved it! Thanks to American Vintage and One Look Vintage, such great customer service. Farewell for now, time to hit the waves!
Major thanks: A ROCKET TO THE MOON
BOYS
KITTEN
BRAINTREE, MA
WEST LONDON
LOS ANGELES, CA
A SILENT FILM
DYLAN JAKOBSEN
MISSING LOVEBIRDS
OXFORD, UK
SEATTLE, WA
SEATTLE, WA
ALLY NEWBOLD
GREY
SAMMY ADAMS
GRAND TERRACE, CA
BOSTON, MA
JC CAYLEN
THE MAINE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ANTHEM MADE MEDFORD, OR
SAN ANTONIO, TX
TEMPE, AZ
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KITTEN
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SAMMY ADAMS
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ALLY NEWBOLD
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GREY
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BOYS
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DYLAN JAKOBSEN
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ANTHEM MADE
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A ROCKET TO THE MOON
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MISSING LOVEBIRDS
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THE MAINE
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A SILENT FILM
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PHOTO LAB
JC CAYLEN 38
THE GOODIES 08
INSPIRATION BOARD
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BOX OF TREASURES
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SOUND BOARD
FOUNDER + EDITOR IN CHIEF CATHRINE KHOM cathrinekhom.com localwolvesmagazine@yahoo.com TEAM WRITERS Allyn Bernardo, Rachel D’Arcy, Amanda Ferrarese, Jessica Goldman, Gleann Ignacio, Danielle Mahri, Alexis March, Shawn Mulcahy, Megan Pietz, Angela Won PHOTOGRAPHERS Hannah Branigan, Chris Coe, Sarah Hoffman, Gleann Ignacio, Clare Kim, Kelly Lee, Alex Ljubinovic, Carolina Londono, Lhoycel Marie, Anam Merchant, Maria Monge, Ashley Newby, Amanda Ramirez, Elisa Rodriguez, Eman El Saied, Madison Bass-Taylor, Katie Thompson, Chris Troncoza ISSUE 07 / JUNE + JULY 2013 / JC CAYLEN FEATURES Anthem Made A Rocket To The Moon A Silent Film Ally Newbold Boys Dylan Jakobsen Grey Kitten Missing Lovebirds Sammy Adams The Maine WEB DESIGN - Cathrine Khom + Madison Bass-Taylor FRONT COVER - Lhoycel Marie Local Wolves Magazine, an online and print publication is based from Southern California. We focus on embracing the local scene. We combine forces from different cities, industries and those who share a strong passion, doing what they love. We cover everything that local scene has to offer and our main focus is showcasing your local favorites. Discover all the fun in your neighborhood and community!
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BUCKET LIST: - Ride a jet ski - Parasailing - Travel More Places - Find a Cool Job - Go to Disneyland - Collab with Daily Grace - Go To A Rave - Make Great Videos - Meet New Friends - Fall In Love (why not)
PLAYLIST: - No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa - Floats My Boat - Aer - Erase Me - Kid Cudi - Fame is for Assholes Hoodie Allen & Chiddy Bang - Dat New New -Kid Cudi - Cameras -Wiz Khalifa - Soundtrack to My Life Kid Cudi - Up Up and Away - Plug In Stereo Cover
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JC ON PAGE 38
june: I N S P I R A T I O N B O A R D
MONTHLY PLAYLIST Kiss Land – The Weeknd Falling – Haim Clairvoyant – The Story So Far The Phoenix – Fall Out Boy Love Killer – This Century The Mess – Kid Astray Sun – Two Door Cinema Club oOoO – Oberhofer 24/Seven – Big Time Rush Happy – The Maine Legit Tattoo Gun – The Front Bottoms W.D.Y.W.F.M? – The Neighbourhood Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
class of 2013 ALLYN BERNARDO HANNAH BRANIGAN CHRISTOPHER COE RACHEL D’ARCY AMANDA FERRARESE SARAH HOFFMAN ANAM MERCHANT MEGAN PIETZ
Congrats to our following Local Wolves staff members who are graduating this year. I wish you all the success. You are all, a bunch of hardworking munchkins, that I love so much!
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aNgELa woN’s BOX OF TREASURES
Firefly Music Festival Everybody get ready for this East Coast music experience that is too good to miss! The lineup includes big names like Vampire Weekend, Passion Pit, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Tom Petty, and many other supporting bands that will make the trip to Delaware well worth it. This festival might be the biggest thing that happened to “Dela-where?” in a long time coming. WHEN: June 21 - 23, 2013 PHOTO CREDIT: zigzagmags.wordpress.com
Forever Halloween The Maine’s fourth studio album is one of the most anticipated albums of the summer. This self-funded album is independently released via Eighty One Twenty Three along with a headlining tour accompanied by the band’s friends: A Rocket to the Moon, Brighten, and This Century. The Maine always puts out songs that are raw with passion, words that speak the truth and collaborative talent that is just untouchable, and this is album is no different. WHEN: June 4, 2013 PHOTO CREDIT: DIRK MAI
The Story So Far The Story So Far, a band from Walnut Creek, California is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the pop punk scene with their sophomore album that became a huge success as soon as it came out. Clairvoyant is not on the track listing of their new album, What You Don’t See but will be available on the split 7” with Stick To Your Guns. This acoustic song truly grasps the natural voice of the frontman Parker Cannon, and the truthful lyrics just add more depth to TSSF’s talent. I can’t forget to mention that the last line of the song just brings a wave of emotions. “Don’t paint me black, when I used to be golden.” NEXT: Vans Warped Tour 2013 PHOTO CREDIT: Matt Vogel LOCAL WOLVES MAGAZINE - 9
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Kitten is a ‘80s inspired post-rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The band is currently signed to Elektra Records and consists of five members: Chloe Chaidez, Lukas Frank, Bryan DeLeon, Waylon Rector and Zach Bilson. Kitten was formed about three years ago, but vocalist Chaidez was no stranger to this lifestyle. She had been in previous bands since the age of ten, “often times the only one taking it seriously,” Chaidez points out. A run in with drummer, Lukas Frank, at a party would later lead to form a band with which “people seem to know and love was born.” – Kitten. Growing up, Chaidez was always fascinated with the ‘80s culture: “the name Kitten sounded classic and retro to me, just one word, like Blondie.” Now at the age of eighteen and newly high school graduate, plus with tons of experience, Chaidez has already brought Kitten to great lengths. Kitten has already opened for bands with the likes of No Doubt, Twin Shadow, The Joy Formidable, and most recently, Paramore. The next stages Kitten hope to land a set on are more festivals or anything associated with James Blake or Depeche Mode, “oh and Morrisey, I’d die,” Chaidez adds. They have also been able to play the annual SXSW festival in Austin, TX. “SXSW was a very special week,” Chaidez recounts, “I was the biggest fan girl in all of Austin,” on being able to hang out and meet some of her favorite bands. The band had put on nine shows and sat down to conduct numerous interviews. After all that exhausting work, Chaidez comments: “I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.” A lot of people are impressed with the music and the energy and often question how Chaidez is fearless on stage. Having been able to play tons of shows at a young age, it is quite clear. “I think continuously being on stage from age 10+ definitely shaped the kind of performer I am.” Chaidez views: “when you’re comfortable, the crowd is comfortable. It’s about comfort.” That alone is the key to most shows.
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“Wise beyond her years” are just one of the many sayings to describe the teenager. “It’s flattering obviously,” Chaidez responds to the compliment. Although she may not quite feel that she has made it to where she would like to be musically or professionally, she says: “it’s nice to think that people think I know what I’m doing.” One might think she has a lot more going for her in life, with previously guest starring on a few episodes of the TV series, The Heist and being named a state champion for gymnastics, twice! That was not the path for Chaidez. She revealed: “I was a competitive gymnast for nine years.” As that time in her childhood went on, it no longer had a meaning and felt like more of a job. Most of the time, she recounted that the only thing she loved about attending those practices would be the times where she could listen to new music and the classics. “I was still playing in a band, but having to juggle my time.” There was not anything else that Chaidez could find herself dedicating her life to other than music and the rest? “The rest is unfinished history, I guess,” said Chaidez. From her first show at a South Pasadena Fun Fair to clubs with which most of her friends were not allowed entry, Kitten has gone to great lengths so much as selling out the Roxy in LA. It was a major accomplishment for them as a whole. “I was convinced it was a fluke,” Chaidez added. Before hitting the stage, Chaidez takes about five minutes to herself to relax >>
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(CONT’D) and say a prayer. Aside the tunes, Chaidez says fans can expect: “my weird dancing.” Long before she was even conceived, Kitten is heavily inspired by Chaidez’s love for the ‘80s. The ‘80s era, the innovative time for pop production, had made a rather large impression. “I mean there’s nothing better than Tears for Fears [circa 1985] when it comes to record production,” says Chaidez. Singers like Annie Lennox and David Kahan to name a few and their intriguing vocal abilities inspired Chaidez. Music runs in the family. Her father, Mike Chaidez, played drums for East L.A. punk band, Thee Undertakers. “I mean I wouldn’t say he’s wholly responsible for my decision to take music this seriously, but he was definitely a huge factor.” Chaidez points out: “From the Germs, to Led Zeppelin and Bowie, to Midlake, he was shoving it down my throat.” Her father is a huge fan and along with her mother fully supports the band. Two EPs under their belt, Chaidez says: “I’m proud of the Sunday School EP but also, “it was definitely a transitional period and an educational experience for all of us.” During the writing and recording process, when entering a real studio Chaidez explained: “you’re often tricked by the quality of the sounds you’re able to get out and you end up walking away with something that wasn’t your initial vision.” The following EP, Cut It Out allowed Kitten to experiment a lot. Kitten is preparing to release a new full length very soon. Chaidez drops a few hints on the new album with: “a sexy, chic, shoe-gazy, ‘80s inspired masterpiece!”
She advises people to listen to it from start to finish, “that’s how it was recorded, I’m hoping that’s how it’s listened to,” as the whole album tells a story, musically. Being a female musician in the music industry she will always be treated different, “because of how many girls ruined it for the rest of us,” Chaidez explains and adds: “just do what you do as good or better than any man does it and shut up about it.” Despite it all, none of it bothers her. A lot of people compare Chaidez to Yeah Yeah Yeah’s leading lady, Karen O. and it is always extremely flattering for Chaidez to hear. “She’ll always hold a special place in my heart, and I would die twice if we toured with them,” Chaidez comments. At a young age Karen O. was an important figure in her life. To her, she embodied everything rock n’ roll and everything powerful in a front man. Chaidez also knows how to play guitar, bass, and drums; that alone seems like a powerful front woman already. Though as Chaidez grew up, her influences broadened that she herself does not see the resemblance anymore to Karen O. – “we’re definitely two different animals.” Chloe does not only live and breathe music – she eats it! In the busy city of Los Angeles, “there are definitely a few hidden gems”, but Chloe loves to visit the eatery Forage, “all of their food tastes like it was taken fresh out your typical “Silver Lake Whole Foods” mom’s oven, and is absolutely to die for.” It may sound >>
(CONT’D) as if Kitten has almost successfully done it all, but they admit that they are still working on the “successful” part and have so much more to achieve. A new city, cuisine, and meeting new people every night, Kitten embraces the lifestyle. Chaidez says she feels blessed with what she gets to do, “my sole responsibility is to get up and play a show every night.”
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lifestyle. Chaidez says she feels blessed with what she gets to do, “my sole responsibility is to get up and play a show every night.”
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Sammy Adams
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ith a collaboration with Enrique Iglesias and a single with Mike Posner under his belt, Boston rapper Sammy Adams is blowing up the music scene. For having only been in the industry a few years, Adams is already making a name for himself, especially with the help of a few household names. “Working with Enrique was crazy. It gave me a lot of confidence as a writer, to be honest,” said Adams. “When you collaborate with such a household name, it is pretty eye opening, especially when you go perform with them for 20-30k people, a night.” Adams’ success actually came rather quickly when his debut Boston’s Boys, an album praised for its catchy, fun feel, reached the top of the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap chart in early 2010. “Timing is everything; there was nothing out like that at the time,” said Adams on his debut release’s quick rise to popularity. “No one had sporadically taken over the Hip-Hop charts that wasn’t signed yet. Also, the music was relatable for a lot of kids.” Adams signed with RCA Records in 2011. He released his next single “Blow Up,” an upbeat pop anthem that features a sample of The Pixie’s “Where Is My Mind” and lyrics about his rise as an artist and chasing dreams. “It’s the motto for kids who have any kind of big dreams that they feel are far fetched or too unrealistic,” said Adams. “At the end of the day, who doesn’t want to be super successful and celebrated in whatever they want to do?” Adams incorporates all types of genres into his music, from hip-hop to pop to techno, creating these feel good songs that capture every essence of being young and having fun. “I just stayed true to what I loved listening to as a fan, musician, and person,” he said. “I knew that by incorporating different types of music live shows would be more exciting.” Adams’ live shows are exciting and just finished up wrapping a nationwide tour with rapper, T. Mills. “Travis is a great kid. Super down to earth and works his ass off,” said Adams. “The tour was packed every night; couldn’t have been better.” Adams had his biggest performance at Lollapalooza in 2011. His next singles, “Summertime” and “Only One” garnered airplay on mainstream radio and earned Adams, a live television debut on “Conan.” At 25, he can appreciate what he has been able to achieve at such a young age, but knows that there is nowhere to go but up. “The stages I’ve played have all been amazing in their own sense, but I’m not where I want to be yet by any means,” he said. “The success I’ve had so far is solely because I built a loyal fan base that understands me as a musician.”
It truly seems Adams cannot be any happier, enjoying his rise in the music scene, his fan base increasing and the size of venues just getting bigger and bigger. But what he enjoys most about a show is the people there to see him. “[My favorite thing is] connecting with the audience, taking time to appreciate them being there, in the building, vibing and singing along to your sh*t,” said Adams.
- CONNECT tweets: @SAMMYADAMS
facebook: SAMADAMSLIVE
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or photographer Ally Newbold, the Philadelphia basement scene is not just a place to play music, but a place to feel more connected to music than one ever has before. “The kids involved in that group are so into the music that they play,” said Newbold. “You feel their raw intensity and passion amplified in a small, compacted basement. It’s incredible.” Newbold has a section on her website titled “Philly Basements,” primarily devoted to exposing local bands in Philly involved in the current basement scene. “I had the honor of meeting some amazing people in the basement scene that continually support me and my photography,” she said. “I want to do something for all these bands that work just as hard as I do and support them for their talents as well.” Originally from Florida, Newbold relocated on a whim to Philadelphia to explore her passion for photography full time. “While living in Orlando, I constantly shot photos of nothing, and I got pretty good at it,” she said. “However, it wasn’t until I relocated to Philadelphia that I began to take it truly seriously.” Though for Newbold photography used to be more a hobby than a passion, she discovered early on that she had a knack for it. As a freshman in high school, she was accepted into a photography program at her high school that was only for upperclassmen. “I had an incredibly talented and knowledgeable professor who provided me with just right amount of guidance that continually kept me motivated to become better at my hobby,” she said. High school photography consisted of working with a studio and darkroom where they did film work. Currently, Newbold mostly photographs bands, promotional >>
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(CONT’D) photos and behind the scenes photos. She also contributes to online music publications, Property of Zack and Easycore. “[Moving to Philly] has definitely pushed me into continually photographing shows,” she said. “I’ve also worked with a handful of bands over the past few months, which is definitely an opportunity that I appreciate.” Even as a teen Newbold delved in her local scene, trying to find her place. It was not until she picked up a camera that something felt right.“ “When I’m photography a show, I feel like I’m a part of something much larger than myself,” she said. Now that photography is more a lifestyle than a hobby, Newbold spends countless hours taking and editing photos and updating her website. She admits that she wanders around the city and admires everything she sees, determining what she can photograph next. “I live and breathe photography,” she said. “It’s to the point where I don’t feel comfortable going to shows without my camera, because I am missing a part of me.” If you live in Philly, you might see Newbold taking photos or attending a show at her favorite local places, Michael Jordan house, Drexel’s Flux and First Unitarian Church.
- CONNECT tweets: @ALLISONNEWBOLD
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n California, it is tough to make a name for yourself in a city filled with countless acts also, trying to get their names out there. But alternative rock band Grey is up for the challenge. “It has definitely been a challenge to get our name out there in the music scene,” said Dominic Trujillo, who plays guitar. “California is such a huge place with so much music all over the map and we’ve put a lot of work into transplanting ourselves into the local scenes around us.” But California’s challenges have not stopped the band from making music. Grey officially formed in November of last year and consists of Trujillo, singer Trever Stewart, drummer Matthew Hall and bass player Dominick Hall. The band knows how important it is to have a great name, so they went with something “cool” that would both resonate with their fans and hold a deep, powerful meaning. “[The] literal meaning [of Grey] is the balance between black and white,” said Hall. “We take that meaning and use it as a metaphor for anything in life/existence.” Grey currently has a recent single, titled “Circles” available for download on their Bandcamp page. “But, our main goal is to make music that we love and hopefully others can enjoy as well.” For still being young, and with some of the members in college, the band is working to stay as committed as possible to making music. You know, we really seemed to have gotten used to the commitment it takes to maintain a band over the years,” said Hall. “At times it is hard to stay so committed to a band because it can easily get in the way or effect our personal lives, but this is what we love and want to do, so I think the decision is quite simple in the end.”
The band is currently writing songs for an upcoming EP, they hope to have recorded by the end of the summer. As for signing to a label or remaining independent, the guys are keeping their options open. “We want to try and do as many things that we can, independently,” said Hall. “If the opportunity comes, and we have a good deal with a record label, we might choose to sign. We don’t want to force anything.” The guys could not be more grateful for the fans they have garnered so far. “We want to thank every person that has supported in any way,” said Trujillo. “We write music not only for ourselves but most importantly to share what we love with the people around us.”
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ike Stothard and Ross Pearce, the two comprising members of dream pop, lo-fi, indie band BOYS have found plenty of success with the release of their EP, Summer Holidays. BOYS formed in November 2012 after the duo had performed several covers around the campsite at the annual Reading Festival in Berkshire. While playing they received good reactions from listeners and became motivated to start writing their own songs. When choosing their group’s name, they decided to go with something simple and easy to remember. Though the generality of their name makes them a little difficult to track with search engines, the obscurity and ambiguity are well welcomed by the band. “People can’t make too many assumptions about a band with such an ambiguous name. Fans can interpret it as they like. Yes, it is hard to Google us, but this obstacle means that fans that have liked our page have gone out of their way to find us. True fans!” BOYS openly admits that they “want to create something British,” but more importantly, want to pay homage to places they’ve visited and naturally gravitate towards. “BOYS is our suburban take on wanting to escape the hustle of London.” In addition to the inspiration they drew from bands like The Cribs and Jamie T, they were also very inspired by Wavves. “When we first heard Wavves debut, we found it hard on the ears but would have it on repeat, because we thought it was the coolest thing. We aren’t sure if the low quality of recording was on purpose but we felt like it was giving the middle finger to a music landscape focused on bass and ever increasing digital sound quality. It felt so chilled and natural. Good vibes.” When BOYS are in the studio recording, they try to avoid premeditated and typical approaches to songwriting. They often rely on spontaneity and their gut feelings when making music. “We have played in bands before where the songs were agonisingly hand crafted to the point where they were no longer the same song.” For them, their primary focus in songwriting is capturing the ideas in their purest forms, and this tactic seems to be working. Several months after their formation, BOYS released their EP, Summer Holidays and have received huge amounts of positive feedback. Though each track on the album was a labor of love, “Summer of Love” seems to be the favored child. It was the first song the duo had written together and, contrary to the title, it has sad undertones. “It’s about being single and seeing young couples in love walking around enjoying the sunny weather.” It’s been only a few short months since the release and the support they’ve received is rather astounding. They’ve managed to gain throngs of fans from all over the world. In fact, according to their stats, the country that has given them the most plays is America.
In addition to their dream of being able to play Los Angeles, the boys say that a couple bands they’d love to share the stage with if given the chance would be Smith Westerns, Beach Fossils, and DIIV. The boys know that music is something that has and will continue to play a huge role in their lives. Regardless of where they end up, they intend to keep writing songs. In addition to their love of music, football (soccer) is another pastime Stothard and Pearce enjoy. Pearce is a major Leeds United fan, while Stothard much prefers Arsenal. The two soccer fans and budding musicians are beyond grateful for all the support they’ve received over the last few months. Both fully acknowledge just how important their fans have been throughout the start of their musical journey.
If you haven’t given Summer Holidays, a listen yet, you can download their entire album for free on their Bandcamp page. TRACK LIST: Mandalay Bay Summer of Love Holiday
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ith a great personality and a passion for what he does, Dylan Jakobsen has a promising career ahead of him. He defines his music style as “alternative country singer/songwriter.” However, he’s grown up listening to many different bands and genres, from artists like Green Day and My Chemical Romance to bands like A Rocket to the Moon and Boys Like Girls. “That music influenced a lot of my earlier solo project releases like Tell Everything,” says Jakobsen. More recently, he sites his influences to be artists like Tom Petty and Ryan Adams, who he says, “have inspired [him] musically and brought [him] to where [he is] today.” Jakobsen finished a tour of the Western U.S., shared the stage with the likes of Go Radio, This Providence, The Maine, and The All-American Rejects, and performed at SXSW. Reflecting on these performances, he says “it’s basically everything I dreamt about as a kid, growing up watching my favorite bands play and then being able to play alongside them: It’s a pretty unimaginable feeling.” When asked what the most memorable thing he’s learned from touring, he responded “I learned right from the very first tour that showering in retail store sinks might get you kicked out of the store.” However, he also shared more serious thoughts on his tour. “From being able to play different cities every night, seeing both new and old faces in the crowd, being able to express something you love to people who know nothing about you except the music they hear, and then seeing how they can relate to it.” “It’s just an incredible feeling.” In between touring and performing, Jakobsen has been working diligently on his new album, Statelines due out this summer. This full length record sprouted from a single idea. “I was going through a time in my life where I wanted to break free of everything going on not only in my life but also everything surrounding me at the time. I wanted to grow up to live a life where I could live wild and be free.” This concept served as the basis for what would later become Statelines. Unlike some artists nowadays who don’t truly have a passion for music, Jakobsen admits he can’t see himself doing anything other than being involved in the music industry. “It’s hard to see myself doing anything else. I honestly think I’d be involved in music in some way, whether it was teaching, producing, or working behind the scenes in the music industry,” he says. Music permeates into most parts of his life. “Music usually ends up filling almost all my free time,” he admits. However, “when I have a free moment, I like to take a nap.“ If Jakobsen ever does have some free time in his hometown, you can catch him at his favorite local coffee shop, Spotted Cow, where he played at music nights when he was just starting out. As for ambitions and goals he’d like to accomplish, Jakobsen has shared a few with us. He says: “I want to be able to introduce my music to even larger audiences >>
(CONT’D) by touring and releasing music in places I’ve never been to yet. I would like to not only be able to record more music of my own but also songs for and with other artists.” Jakobsen has also shared some pointers he’s learned from being in such a competitive and tight-knit industry. “I’d say the most important thing I’ve learned is you can never write enough music.” He goes on to say “Over the course of the past few years, I’ve grown a quite the collection of hundreds of songs and although I still haven’t released lots of them, I don’t have plans to leave them untouched because more music is better than not enough!” He’d like to thank all of his fans and everyone who has supported him thus far.
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ANTHEM MADE Anthem Made is an American manufactured clothing company based in Southern Oregon and founded by Kellin Quinn, lead vocalist of Sleeping with Sirens, along with his best friend Jason Hanlin, founder of Guru Ink. Anthem’s originally launched in March of 2012 while Kellin was on a headlining tour. The launch was bigger than any of the crew expected, causing the site to crash on the day of the launch. Since then, their fans have multiplied and has set high expectations for anyone in the music scene aspiring to launch their own line. Anthem Made clothing and select accessories are printing at the Anthem/Guru warehouse in Oregon by the employees of Anthem. Majority of the clothing is printed on american made products, providing the best quality for their customers. Also Anthem, promotes individuality with each of their carefully, hand designed products and motto “Live Your Anthem.” Both their men and women’s lines are full of unique designs ranging from unicorns to the grim reaper.
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Their Spring Line launched at the beginning of April with the opportunity for fans to win goodies with every order. The first five orders completed on the day of the launch won a free shirt that was signed and worn by Kellin Quinn. Every order included pins and stickers with various Anthem Made logos and designs. Futhermore, the launch included a new floral cross design for both men and women, light sweaters, a new hat and over fifteen new designs. Although the fan base of this clothing line gets bigger with each launch, they’ve kept their company down to a small group of dedicated employees and the occasional help from family members. Each new launch for Anthem brings hundreds of new buyers, and thousands of orders. The Anthem crew works hard at shipping out state and international orders all week long, with the occasional break to update fans through their vine, instagram, and twitter accounts.
Q/A WITH JASON HANLIN: What’s the work environment like at Anthem Made? JH: Honestly, it is the coolest place on earth! We are a tight group of friends and family. We are constantly so busy shipping orders, responding to customers, vendors etc. That it can be easy to fall into the 9-5 work mode. But we have a ton of things to distract us and have fun at work. We skateboard around the warehouse, have driving contest outside the warehouse (golf), ping pong, pool tables, moped races and always do mid day contest for our employees. Who designs most of the products for Anthem Made? JH: We use a few close friends for the designs. Kellin, Katelynne, Danielle and I are all involved in every concept and are involved with the whole design process. Where did inspiration for the “Anthem A” come from? JH: It took us a few months to pick a name. We wanted something that represented us and our vision. We saw an old circus banner with the banner style font and I thought it would be rad. Kellin wanted an “A” but he wanted to do something different, so we turned it upside down. What’s the energy at the warehouse during the launch? JH: Excited, anxious and busy getting last minutes details dialed in. It’s always a great week, we have the best fan base in the world. The way they get behind Anthem and support us. is amazing. We are truly blessed.
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ANTHEM
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With the success of Anthem Made worldwide and enthusiasm from fans to promote Anthem everywhere they go, the Anthem Made street team “Anthem Army” was created. The street team is run by two dedicated fans Genna and Elisa who are located on the West Coast and East Coast of the United States. The street team runs contests, promotions, and encourages every international fan to be as involved as possible. GENNA: “I knew I wanted to be a part of their clothing line and what they stood for. Not only is Anthem Made, an amazing clothing line, behind the scenes are a group of warm hearted, genuine people. I not only wanted to represent them by wearing their clothing, I wanted to spread the awesomeness, that is Anthem Made, to others.”
- CONNECT t w e e t s : @ANTHEMMADE
facebook: ANTHEMMADE
website: ANTHEMMADE.COM
major THANKS: Sleeping With Sirens’ Kellin Quinn, Katelynn Quinn, Jason Hanlin, Danielle Hanlin, Genna, the wonderful models: Tim Zapka, Jacque Liberto, Luke Holub, Lauren Deveau, and Schyler Simon. Last but not least, Elisa you’re our rock! Such an honor to feature one of the raddest clothing company ever!
Marie Fowler On May 16, the world lost an amazing human. Marie Fowler was a beautiful, amazing nineteen year old girl who inspired all of us at Anthem. Although gone, she will never be forgotten. She supported us through all of her battles and never once had a negative outlook about her situation. “On June 15, 2011 Marie Fowler was diagnosed with all Leukemia, throughout her battle Marie was so strong and fought so hard she loved life so much. All she wanted to do was help others, she never once put herself first and saw the good in everyone. Marie passed away May 16, 2013 and no one could have fought harder then she did. Marie’s story will forever live on, changing the lives of those willing to listen.” - Katelynn Quinn. LOCAL WOLVES MAGAZINE - 25
WORDS // RACHEL D’ARCY PHOTOS // CATHRINE KHOM NS // NICK SANTINO
As Local Wolves Magazine is all about staying true to your roots and celebrating your hometown, if you could pick your top three places in Massachusetts to show the world, what would they be? NS: First, The Hangar in Amherst. Best boneless wings in the world, hands down. Second, the White Hut in West Springfield. Best burgers and hotdogs ever. Lastly, the OG Newbury Comics in Boston, one of my favorite record stores out there. You’ve just released Wild & Free after just over a year of waiting for fans, how has the response to that been and what was the reason for the delay? NS: Sometimes things are just out of your control. We certainly didn’t delay our record intentionally, but sometimes it happens and you have to roll with the punches. As for the response, we’re thrilled with it. Our fans are the best, and we are thankful they were patient and stuck by us all this time. Where did the inspiration for the title and the cover artwork come from? NS: The cover was a spur of the moment thing. It happened and Eric captured it luckily. The title is basically a declaration of how we feel right now.
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If you had to describe the new record to anyone who hasn’t heard it before, what movie would you compare it to? NS: Crazy, Stupid, Love. Ask Ryan Gosling, he’ll tell you. There’s definitely been a slight change in artistic direction in the new record with definitely more of a country influence, though that ARTTM vibe is still there, how did that come about? NS: It just happened naturally. We played what we felt and the record is what we ended up with. You released “Ever Enough” as the first video from Wild & Free, how did you come to work with Debby Ryan and can you tell us a little bit about what goes on in the video? NS: She’s been a friend for a while. We wanted to tell a story where there wasn’t a performance shot coming in and out. We solicited some treatments, got the right one from Mark. You’ll be embarking on the 8123 tour this summer, how excited are you to get back out on the road? NS: All of them! Words cannot express how pumped we are to get back out there and tour with our best friends. It’s gonna be amazing.
but sometimes it happens and you have to roll with the punches. - NICK SANTINO
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WORDS // AMANDA FERRARESE PHOTOS // ELANOR BAROSKO
MISSING
lovebirds
Nineteen
year old Elanor Barosko isn’t your typical teenage blogger. The face behind Missing Lovebirds, Elanor, proves to us that “style” isn’t all about the latest trends while offering a glimpse into her life. Originally from San Francisco, she moved to the Pacific Northwest to attend school at Seattle Pacific University and loves everything about her new area. Though she isn’t native to the city of Seattle, she’s certainly adjusted quickly to the atmosphere. “I visited Seattle for the first time the summer after my freshmen year of high school and I fell in love immediately. The city is so beautiful and the size of it felt just right to me. Not too big, not too small!” The city’s size wasn’t the only thing that appealed to her; another huge factor in her decision to move was the diversity of the landscape. The area offers beautiful mountain ranges and beaches like, the Puget Sound, as well as the city itself and all of its hidden gems.
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She’s only been in the area for eight months, but has already discovered spots in Seattle that have captured her heart. Some of her favorite local places include: Gas Works Park in Wallingford, Tawon Thai in Fremont, Milstead & Co. in Fremont, and Bhy Kracke Park, a relatively unknown restaurant, in Queen Anne. Elanor’s love for her city has certainly factored into her blog but that’s not what influenced Missing Lovebirds to start. “Somehow whilst scouring the internet, I came across Lookbook.nu, which led me to discover my first fashion blogs – Selective Potential and Delightfully Tacky, to name a few. I began posting on Lookbook and eventually decided to start my own blog. At the time, Missing Lovebirds was solely a fashion/personal style blog but as you can see now, it has grown into a lifestyle blog with a heavy focus on my own personal style.” Her personal style definitely shines through and Missing Lovebirds has quickly strayed from your average “fashion” blog. Rather than focus on the latest trends and what’s considered “hip,” Elanor’s primary focus is “style” and how individuals, such as herself, express themselves through clothing. The one major thing about style that appeals to Elanor is the idea that it never has to stay the same; it’s both dynamic and flexible. Her style changes along with the mood she’s in, the people she associates with, and the landscape surrounding her. For Elanor, the quote: “You’re under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago,” is an accurate descriptor of personal style and what it means to her. Though she doesn’t consciously follow the usual trends, there are still several staple pieces Elanor’s ready to break out for summer. Loose tank tops, crop tops, skirts, wedges, heels, and straw hats are all items she’s looking forward to being able to wear as the weather warms up. Obviously, style is a key component in both her life and her blog, but what matters to her even more is her faith. For Elanor, there is no separation between her life and her faith; it plays an integral role in everything she does. Much of her time is spent in prayer and worship as she strives to live a life led by it. Many of her friends in the SPU community are own their own spiritual journeys, so it’s an ever-present topic of discussion (and probably another reason why she loves her school so much!) She’s openly proclaimed that her faith is an extension of her, affecting not only her actions, but also the way she interacts with her environment and the people around her. Sharing your life so publicly with the rest of the world is no easy task and requires confidence. Elanor’s fearlessness seems to resonate in her quirky style and open confession of faith, but she admits that, she too, has wrestled with fears and anxieties, many of which held her back from doing things she wants to do. “I’ve always told myself that I wasn’t ready yet >>
(CONT’D) or that I would do it eventually, or that the timing wasn’t right, etc. mostly doesn’t really exist.” The best advice that I could give readers would be to just go and do.” “Go and experience things and say yes to things, even if you are afraid. Because, why wait? The “perfect timing.” In addition to this bit of advice, there’s one quote by Hugh Laurie that inspires Elanor and that she hopes inspires readers. “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now and you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any.” While often times, people blog occasionally or for short periods of time, Elanor intends to keep up with Missing Lovebirds for the next few years. Whether it will remain largely style-oriented or shift to her lifestyle as the primary focus, she’s unsure, but not entirely too concerned. For Elanor, blogging provides a great way to market herself and express all of her interests in one central location. As of now, Elanor and Missing Lovebirds are both here to stay.
ELANOR’S FAVORITE SUMMER TRENDS
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WORDS // AMANDA FERRARESE PHOTOS // CATHRINE KHOM
The Maine EIGHTY ONE TWENTY THREE TOUR + JUNE SEVENTH TWENTY THIRTEEN
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op rock band, The Maine has grown tremendously over the last seven years. From their first EP, Stay Up, Get Down to their upcoming release Forever Halloween, their maturation as a band has only become more prominent. The Arizona natives attribute their initial success to their hometown’s thriving scene at the time. Prior to The Maine’s formation, a majority of the members had been in different bands. The local music scene and these prior experiences provided many opportunities for the members to grow and develop. According to bassist, Garret Nickelsen, “that let us sorta get a grasp on the whole ‘band thing’ like playing shows and learning how promote yourself locally.” The group’s original lineup released their first EP, Stay Up, Get Down in November of 2006. Less than a year later, Jared Monaco (guitarist) and Kennedy Brock (guitarist), were added to create the band’s current lineup of Nickelsen, John O’Callaghan (singer) and Pat Kirch (drummer). Together the five of them signed to Fearless Records before releasing their second EP, The Way We Talk. Since then they’ve released three other records, the most recent of which being Pioneer. The thirteen track album was written in three different periods throughout the course of a year and a half. This accounts for the changes in style of particular songs on the record and reflects how they changed as musicians during that time. “Different influences and changes in thought process made some songs change.” Much unlike Pioneer, their upcoming album was written in one short month before the band set off to record it in Nashville, Tennessee. Since less time was spent during the writing process for Forever Halloween, the original thought was able to fully shine through. Nickelsen hopes the album provides something new for listeners, especially since it was recorded live and possesses a certain energy about it that their previous albums don’t.
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“I feel like you can feel the five of us having a good time playing the tunes together. Not a whole lot of records are recorded this way anymore so I hope it just feels different, in a good way.” In May, the band released their single off the album, “Love And Drugs,” alongside a lyric video. But, the opening track, “Take What You Can Carry,” is a personal favorite of Nickelsen’s. “It was a song that I’ve loved since the first demo. While in the studio it seemed for a little while that it wasn’t going to make it on the record but then we moved some parts around and made it work. It still has the greatness of the original demo but with a new twist.” As the band has grown, they’ve begun to look at songwriting in different ways. Their biggest change in approach that has affected them stylistically is their aim to first impress only themselves. Previously, they had struggled with creating songs they would make others happy, but their primary focus focus has shifted to producing music they, themselves, love. Though they feel that most of their songs, even those that aren’t exactly favorites, have aided their growth as a band, there is one they aren’t particularly fond of. Previously, they had struggled with creating songs they felt would make others happy, but their primary focus has shifted to producing music they, themselves, love. Though they feel that most of their songs, even those that aren’t exactly favorites, have aided their growth as a band, there is one they aren’t particularly fond of. “A song called ‘You Left Me,” I don’t think any of us really ever liked that song. Haha, oops.” The Maine’s changing style isn’t only noticeable in their songwriting. The album artwork for Forever Halloween, is darker than what most fans are used to. For Nickelsen, it’s one of his favorite covers by far and even the most die hard fans may have trouble figuring out that the painted figure on the front is, indeed, John. In his opinion, the cover >>
(CONT’D) photo generates a mood that fits really well with the album as a whole, especially the first track. Overall, the changes and twists provided by the upcoming release are exciting for both The Maine and their fans. However, the new album isn’t all that’s going on in the members’ lives.This time around, they’ll be touring with Brighten, This Century, and A Rocket to the Moon. The “Maine & Friends” tour will kick off early this June, visiting the rest of the U.S., and ending it back in Arizona. One spot Nickelsen’s particularly excited for is the Great American Music Hall, in San Francisco, “each stop will surely have something noteworthy about it.” Clearly, The Maine are no strangers to tour life, so it makes sense that when asked what their favorite moments have been, it was impossible to decide. “Tour is like a dream. It is crazy as hell and you can’t remember everything that happened, but when you get home and wake up, there are some great moments that stick out. Every tour has something noteworthy about it so I couldn’t pick one. It all is wild, funny, and amazing.” One would think that, from all the traveling and sleep deprivation the members face, some rest from time to time would be nice. But if given the choice between only pizza and naps for the rest of his life, Nickelsen says he’d forego sleep for pizza. If it wasn’t already obvious the boys don’t try to take themselves too seriously. They love what they do and >>
(CONT’D) work hard to produce music they like and hope fans, in return, will enjoy. However, they don’t let all the hard work hinder their senses of humor. From both old and new interviews, their playful attitudes are no secret. When asked which fellow member Nickelsen would marry and why, he answered with Pat because “he looks the most like a girl.” Though there’s no telling where The Maine will be a year from now, they hope that their fans grow to love the band even more, and wouldn’t mind gaining a few more listeners along the way. They’re beyond grateful for the support they’ve received over the years and fully recognize the fact that, without their fans, they’d be nowhere. “You all are the heartbeat of this band called The Maine.”
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WORDS // SHAWN MULCAHY PHOTOS // CHRIS TRONCOZA
chasing the sun
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Silent Film is an indie rock band hailing from Oxford, England. Their fresh sounds and cool melodies set them apart from the “average band.” The band came together over the span of a couple of years, and say that “there was an unspoken feeling not to rush things but to let the band evolve naturally into something meaningful.” The name, A Silent Film came from an old song they wrote to the melody of a Charlie Chaplin film. “As the song disappeared the name stuck for the band,” says Robert. A Silent Film’s second album, Sand and Snow was recorded in Arizona. It was fueled the surge of success from their American tour, and a slight bit of longing to be back in England. “The title, Sand & Snow reflected those polar opposite feelings, two characters that could never meet or coexist, a Montague and Capulet moment if you want to get poetic about it!” When asked how much work goes into an album, the band responded that it takes “the most amount of emotional muscle one can exert. It’s only natural; if you love what you do you want to be the best at it.” Sand and Snow was self-produced. There are many differences and methods between self-producing an album and recording with a producer. The band says that there’s a benefit to both. Producers can help unpick your brain and draw out the very essence of what you’re trying to convey which is a valuable asset in the studio when you need that outside perspective. Self-producing is a great way to push yourself to experiment more, there’s no harsher critic than yourself.” To anyone interested in self-producing their own album, they offered the advice “do it.” You’ll know if you feel you’re coming up short and collaboration is a truly wonderful process when you are confident with your own abilities.” The band says that being in America has had in impact on their music and on their individual personalities. “It’s allowed us to shake off a few insecurities and grow in confidence. It’s always worth remembering that although people may be comforted by the familiar they are usually inspired by the unfamiliar.” There are many differences between England and America, but according to A Silent Film, the fans aren’t one of them. “I could try and describe a difference but I’d be proved wrong again and again. Every audience comes down to a collection of individuals; if you can reach the individual you can move the audience.” There are many places they would love to travel to as well. “I’ve never been to Australia or Japan; sometimes I have dreams of going somewhere where there isn’t a ‘gig’ going on! But then I remember I’d be about as useful there as I would be in a hospital or on a sports pitch.” As for upcoming plans, the band will be playing at some festivals in June and July. They’ve also said “we’ll be writing furiously for album number three and enjoying some time back in England.”
- CONNECT tweets: @ASILENTFILM
facebook: ASILENTFILM
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WORDS // GLEANN IGNACIO PHOTOS // CATHRINE KHOM + LHOYCEL MARIE
JC CAYLEN T
exas native and one of YouTube’s current sensations, Jc Caylen, is watching his dreams come to life. Literally! One could say he is living on cloud nine. Ever wonder what his favorite YouTube channel is right now or what he wanted to be when he was young? What does that cloud he has on his videos and tattooed on his wrist stand for? Well, Local Wolves Magazine have the answers and more! At a young age, Caylen, relocated to San Antonio, TX, just a few hours away from his birthplace of Houston, where he comes back to visit family every two to three months, “I try to go as much as I can,” he shared. Here at Local Wolves Magazine, we had to ask where his favorite local place to hang out at in San Antonio is, Caylen responded with, “I’d say my house is a cool place to chill at.” Sooner than expected, next month Caylen will be moving to Los Angeles, CA. A huge step in his life and career, Caylen expressed his feelings on moving out, “I knew the ins and outs of my town and now everything will be new again!” Currently 20 years old, with over nine million views, and more than two hundred thousand subscribers and counting, a new video out every Thursday, he is also one of the six infamous guys of Our 2nd Life (O2L). Collectively along with Caylen, the O2L boys, consists of Connor Franta, Ricky Dillon, Trevor Moran, Sam Pottorff, and Kian Lawley, upload weekly videos based on challenges and themes. It all began after Vidcon 2012 at Pottorff’s house. “I don’t know who brought up the idea, but we all were friends and knew we wanted to do a channel together,” and as for the name, “it took hours to think of the name,” Caylen reminisces, “but Our2ndLife kinda was originated from the idea that this would be kind of like “our 2nd life” [making videos and such].” The boys have done much more than just making people laugh over the internet. They have even reached out to the lives of their fans that battle bullying and suicide. Recently, the O2L meet-up in California was more than what was expected, “it blew my mind,” and they hope to have more meet ups in the near future, “we’re not stopping that’s for sure,” Caylen added. Fans from all over send him many gifts and he especially loves the art work he receives, “the fans have creativity and they definitely bring it out in their gifts.” He is very appreciative of them and says, “Hey, if you’re one of those people reading this right now, thanks!”
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FIRST STOP :
AMER I CAN V INTAGE CLOTHING 201 MAIN STREET | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 | EMPLOYEE: FIONA PITT
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SECOND STOP :
ONE LO O K V INTAGE 217 5TH ST | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | 92648 | EMPLOYEE: BRAD CHARLTON
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YOUTUBE IS PASSION FOR CAYLEN.
From JcWithJelly to LifeWithJc; his first video was a spur of the moment with his grandma in 2010 on New Year’s Day. What would Caylen be doing if he was not making videos? “I always wanted to be an ice cream man. Really, but not really,“ Caylen jokes, “if you’re not doing what you love then you are wasting your time.” Caylen’s popularity gradually increased and his videos have also been noticed by the likes of Justin Bieber! Caylen’s videos are inspired by his life and the ideas of his inner thoughts. Caylen feeds off of the positivity his viewers leave and as for the negative, it’s nothing, but background noise to him. In the span of three years, living in this new lifestyle has changed Caylen’s life, a lot. He is greatly recognized back in San Antonio, “it’s getting to the point where it’s really often now! It’s still crazy to me!” This year alone, he was invited to Playlist Live in Florida, where he got to perform with his friends and recently attended Digifest in New York. He hopes to get invited out to many more video conferences in the future. One of the world’s largest video conferences, VidCon, invited Caylen last year and wishes to be invited once again. Either way, “I’ll be there no matter what.” Caylen stated. Also, given the opportunity to meet a lot of new people, some of which he can call his friends, like most people he has a role model and it is none other than one of YouTube’s familiar faces, Mitchell Davis, whom he was able to finally meet. “It was really cool meeting him [Mitchell Davis]” Caylen admits.
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“Photos with Mitchell II” are just some of his favorite videos by Davis and inspired a lot of Caylen’s own stop motion videos. Caylen does more than just be witty and charming in front of a camera. For aspiring YouTubers, Caylen advices “create what you want and make sure you’re having fun with it. People will see that and vibe off that genuine happiness!” His genuine happiness may just be the secret as to why he is so loveable! Caylen told us that he would someday love to collaborate with Daily Grace in one of his videos, “she’s the best! Hey Grace, if you’re reading this let’s go! I’m waiting.” He also shared his current favorite YouTube channel right now. Aside from his friends at O2L, “they’re cool. I watch them too I guess,” he laughs, he finds LifeAccordingToJimmy very entertaining. So what else does Caylen do besides making videos? “I do like traveling, that’s an activity right?” He replied. In fact, when asked where he would like to visit he responded, “I’d love to visit Italy! I bet the food is amazing there.” Not only can one find him decking out on his new penny board, Rasta, he still plays a little basketball with friends at a neighborhood court, “it’s really the only sport I play nowadays.” It is a known fact that Caylen loves to sport a beanie. Exactly how many could he possibly own? “A bunch. I’m guessing like 20,” he answers. Caylen has a lot on his plate. How does he manage making videos and maintain a social life? “It’s hard work, but I have my days where I upload so I know how to plan and film accordingly.
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H E ADI NG TO THE PIER: connor franta
MEE T J C’S B UD S :
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I always include my family and friends in my videos so there’s not too much separation between those worlds.” What about school? Like most college kids’ tuition is a huge blocker and leave many, including Caylen himself, in a lot of debt, “as of now I am putting school on hold and focusing on what’s going on with my life right now,” and he couldn’t be any happier. Almost a full week of secrecy, Jc announced his trip to California and involvement with the June / July issue. Local Wolves was granted a day in Huntington Beach, CA with Caylen along with fellow YouTube partners and close friends, Connor Franta and Ricky Dillon. Fans were invited to come out, not expecting the massive outcome. The day was filled with photographer Lhoycel Marie and the magazine’s founder Cathrine Khom, snapping some rad photos, ravaged vintage clothing shops, penny boards, answering Q&A’s and entertaining fans at almost every corner, grubbing at a local waffle house called Bruxie, (fun fact: Jc ordered the eatery’s infamous Irish Nachos!), a ton of vlogging, and lots and lots of hats! So, what does that cloud stand for? “It symbolizes positivity and dreaming big! For the kids that are dreamers,” Caylen reveals. The future is big and bright for Caylen. He has a long road of exciting things ahead of him and fans can follow him through every step of his journey. He couldn’t be any more grateful for the amazing opportunities that he’s been granted. He leaves us off with these few last words, “Luv u, luv everyone that’s reading this, and luv the fans forever.”
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What’s your happy song? – Hannah Morgan | @heyitshannah_97
FAN Q U ESTIO NS :
JC: I’d say, “Up Up and Away” by Plug In Stereo Cover. Look it up on YouTube, it’s great. If you could have a house made up of candy, what would it be? – Jackie Saavendra | @jackiesaavedra_ JC: Probably, sour punch straws. Say you got an invitation to go on a trip with your favorite celebrity, who would be the celebrity and where would you go? – Sophie O’Brien: @boramey22 JC: I would want to go to Paris with Selena Gomez. Eat spaghetti under the moonlight how cheeeeeesy, haha. Would you ever make your own clothing line? – Julianne Scirocco: @j_scrirocco18 JC: Already in the making! If you were stuck in a certain time period for the rest of your life, what time period would it be and why? – Britney Martin: @_britneymartin) JC: Nothing better than the present! What is your favorite flavor of Arizona Tea? – Nasya Banson (@heyitsnasya_) JC: Fruit Punch - the red one.
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FA N Q UE S T I O N S:
FA N LE T T E R S: * To begin, I would just like to thank Jc Caylen, the guy * H i! My name is Lauren Pope and I am 17 and I absolutely behind this story. He’s been such a blessing to have discovered on Youtube. He has inspired me in all different sorts of ways. I can honestly say, I’m a better person now that I’ve become a Caylen Cloud. I’m so much more driven, positive, confident, appreciative, and happy. Jc has completely changed my outlook on life, but in a great way. The way he appreciates and loves his fans, how you can see his passion in every single video and knowing that he’s spreading happiness and positivity across the globe has really opened my eyes. He’s a beautiful person with a beautiful dream/goal. I find it hard to put in words all that he’s done for me. Ultimately, I just want to thank him yet again for being hilarious, for being so appreciative, for being nspiring, for helping me overcome obstacles in life, but more importantly, for simply being himself. - Josslyn King
• JC: Hi Josslyn, great to see another dreamer like you.
love Jc. He has helped me through happy times, sad times, and I’ve watched his videos through every emotion I’ve ever been through. I have Morquio Syndrome, which is a disease which affects the growth of my bones. I am shorter than 5 foot as a result of this. I’m absolutely normal except my bones just are shorter and not as strong. I’ve had multiple surgeries to correct bones and things. Through everything I’ve been able to look to Jc to find positivity and encouragement that I can do it. He’s made me realize to look at the brighter side of life and stay positive no matter what. For this, I will always love him and always be a fan. - Lauren Pope
• JC: Hello Lauren, glad to see you on the brighter side
of things! You seem confident, and I see that. I know u can do anything u want & u won’t let things hold you back. I’m rooting for u! Stay great. Luv.
Glad to inspire in a positive way! I’d like to say thank you for supporting me, so this relationship goes both ways. You make me just as happy! Luv.
* So one day I was just on YouTube and one of Jc’s videos
came up, so I decided to watch it, which made me smile so much, I’ve never smiled that big in my life! Little did I know, a month later I would be self-harming, suicidal, anorexic, and have major depression. That was the hardest time in my life. It was in October, and now in June, I’m still watching Jc! He helped me feel wanted, like the world needed me, that I had a purpose in this world, that suicide is not the answer, that the haters don’t matter, that staying positive is one of the biggest things you need in life, and that no matter how bad things get, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. The list will go on and on and on! The amount of things he has taught me to be is endless! I’m still recovering from all those things but with the help of Jc, it’s easier. I have no idea where I would be without Jc, I will forever and always be a Caylen Cloud! Jc is my idol and inspiration, he helps me to not quit life, he’s helped me to not give up and kill myself, and I will always be grateful for that. I love him so much and I hope to meet him one day! I will be so happy if I ever do, it will be a dream come true! - Catherine Hunt
• JC: Hiiii Catherine, thanks for the kind words :) You are most definitely here for a reason, it’s up to you to find out why. That’s the fun in it! Don’t give up, you know I’ll always be here. Keep staying in the light. Luv.
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M E ET U P WITH FANS :
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ELLIE GOULDING // MADISON BASS - TAYLOR
PARAMORE // CLARE KIM
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SLEEPING WITH SIRENS // KELLY LEE
HELLO GOODBYE // KATIE THOMPSON
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ASHLAND HIGH // AMANDA RAMIREZ
CITIZEN // CATHRINE KHOM
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leigh-anne pinnock
LITTLE MIX
jade thirlwall
jesy nelson
perrie edwards
LITTLE MIX
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2013 PARTY IN THE PARK @ CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK // MADISON BASS - TAYLOR
GROUPLOVE
PASSION PIT
YEASAYER
THE ELECTRIC SONS
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SOUND board SAVE ROCK AND ROLL - FALL OUT BOY ISLAND RECORDS JAMMING: MIGHTY FT. BIG SEAN
4/4 STARS
After three years of being in departure, Fall Out Boy has finally come out from “the dark” with their new album Save Rock And Roll. Their comeback has become a big buzz, giving not only FOB fans big smiles on their faces but also a new re-introduction to pop-rock music lovers as well. They already have two hit singles “The Phoenix” and “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark ( Light Em Up), which features the rapper, 2Chainz giving not only hip-hop but also rock a surprise. The new album Save Rock and Roll includes eleven songs on their track list and features artists such as Elton John, Courtney Love, Foxes and Big Sean, on the tracks. This record features lots of catchy and upbeat tunes, which brings back all the memories from all their previous albums after their hiatus. Overall, even with the long anticipation of their comeback, this new record allows to come out just to show that believers never die after all.
WORDS // ALLYN BERNARDO
DEMI - DEMI LOVATO HOLLYWOOD RECORDS
JAMMING: SHOULDN’T COME BACK
Demi is the 4th studio album from former Disney starlet and current X-Factor judge Demi Lovato. Her song “Heart Attack” channels a more modern, technologic feel while “Made In The USA” is wholesome, oldfashioned pop through and through, showing how versatile of an artist, Demi truly is. Also, Demi showcase her outstanding vocal ability on this record especially in “Nightingale” and “In Case and Warrior,” something that wasn’t served in great quantities on previous recordings. However, after listening to “Shouldn’t Come Back,” I have an entire new respect for Demi as a musician. This track captures the raw emotion of those battles and beautifully honey coats Demi’s vocal chords, and accompanied with a simple string section makes it the standout track of the album in terms of vocal and lyric. She has the unique capability to make lovers of different genres unite over their love for her music, whilst also inspiring others to overcome the daily challenges they face, and the larger battles life throws at them. She paints her canvas with her gorgeous vocal and passionate lyrics on Demi, and this is a piece of art that should be heard by everyone.
WORDS // RACHEL D’ARCY
3/4 STARS