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’ rd ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AND TATTOOING ISSUE #1 DEC 2015
"You don't have to fit a genre. You just do whatever you want to do."
Twenty one Pilots The Genre Melting Duo release Blurryface
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21 iNSIDER WITH TWENTY ONE PILOTS
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INTERVIEW WITH HANNAH PIXIE SYKES
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Anch r’ d Editor-in-Chief Deanna Tidwell Executive Editor Kyle Thompson
Anchor’d magazine is a publication based solely on a l te rn a tive music and tattoo work/art. Articles inside will reveal upcoming tours, new music, bands to follow, tattoo artists, tattoo television program updates, band/ artist fashion, and much more. Artists will be featured in every monthly issue of this publication. Anchor’d magazine will have a sleek professional look including many black and white images, clear spacious formats, and much more. In addition each issue will provide several free tear out posters of his or her favorite tattoo artist(s) and/or band/musician(s). Music/ tattoo events will be covered as well. This publication will be available at local stores such as Target, CVS, Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, and many more.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR When creating this publication called “Anchor’d,” I had envisoned it being based entirely on tattoo artists/art and alternative music. I took a graphic side for the design elements throughout this publication and tried to keep the color pallet minimal to maintain the formal look of this issue. The artists featured in this issue are some of my favorites at the moment. Twenty One Pilots new album has been very influential in my current thought process. Hannah Pixie Sykes artwork and tattoos uses pointillism and sacred geometry which I have been practicing with my own artwork for quite some time. I hope to create a publication where fans can come together to be kept up to date on his or her favorite artist or band. Anchor’d magazine is the spot for all of your alternative music and tattoo artist/ artwork needs.
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Tattoing and Music All In One
Blurryfac How Twenty One Pilots found their genreless/ unique sound Twenty
One
Pilots,
the
duo
from
Columbus, Ohio, are winning hearts and minds at an impressive rate because they’re just as passionate and confused about life as the fans to whom they’re singing. This sense of being lost in life is what “the Skeleton Clique” (group of super fans) finds most endearing. Part of that feeling of confusion is the bands insecurity
in
being
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an
exact
genre.
e
The genremelting duo Photography by Emma Watson By Chris DeVille Twenty One Pilots decision to not stick to a set genre and play what they want has gotten the dynamic “genre-melting duo” both criticism and praise from the music industry. With genres mixing from Pop, Hip Hop/Rap, to indie this band has yet to find out who they are and what they want from their sound yet which has left them insecure and a little unsure of what is to come for the future of the band.
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Twenty One Pilots
Grandpa can keep U2;
hybrids
in and around Ohio, where they
you can leave Coldplay for Mom;
like Lorde’s “Royals” or see-what-
built up a massive grassroots
Mumford & Sons are strictly the
we-did-there Frankenstein’s mon-
audience before moving on to the
province of perilously uncool older
sters like Avicii and Aloe Blacc’s
world of music festival main stages,
siblings. For a growing swath
“Wake Me Up,” pop’s evolution
late-night TV appearances, and
of America’s teenagers, Twenty
has long sounded like a reverse
so on.
One Pilots are the biggest rock
Big Bang, a whole universe of
band in the world — or are they
sound hurtling towards a single
kitchen-sink
are pop? Rap? EDM?
centralized point.
Sleep,” which is embedded below,
Adore them or despise
tracks that precipitous climb. At
music has always been the sound
them — and typically there isn’t
this point it’s fair to say Twenty One
of disparate styles colliding, and
any in between with these guys
Pilots have arrived; their new
in this era of hyper-accelerated
— no band represents that convergence
album
culture, that synthesis is happening
of sounds more colorfully or
146,000 units in its first week,
faster than ever. One of the most
co n sistently than Twenty One
good enough to debut at the top
commonly cited symptoms of the
Pilots. While drummer Josh Dun
of the Billboard 200 by a mile.
MP3 era is that genre doesn’t
ste e rs the songs all over the
matter anymore; from Napster to
stylistic map ,
i P o d s t o Yo u Tu b e t o S p o t i f y ,
t o g gles
everybody has learned to mash
nasal rapping and
their music together without a
singing,
second thought. A “funny” lark
p r e e n ing across stages when
like
preppy
he’s not pounding his piano or
acoustic cover of Eazy E’s “Boyz-
strumming a ukulele. (No guitars
N-The-Hood”
now
allowed in this band.) The
seems not only #problematic but
ever-ascending duo from Columbus
Yet for a band with a #1 album,
paleolithic. Whether it results in
have long been local superstars
these
Forward-thinking mainstream
Dynamite
Hack’s from
2000
seamless,
undefinable
Tyler
between
Jos e p h rapid-fire
full-throate d
s p i raling
and
The video for their spastic anthem
Blurryface
“Ode
just
To
moved
“...I coined the phrase “schizoid pop,” which became Joseph’s favored description of their music for a while.” -Chris DeVille
guys
are
relatively
a n o n ymous, especially in the world of online music criticism. So for those of you who scratching your heads wondering, “Who?” let’s backtrack for a moment. Because my stint writing about music
for
Columbus Alive
c o i n cided with their rise to fame, I go way back with Twenty One Pilots: Four summers ago, when their local gigs were already drawing hundreds upon hundreds of fans, I booked them for a tiny Columbus music showcase that functioned as my birthday party.
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A few months after that, I
and I usually end up embracing
i n ner-workings of both 21st
interviewed them just before they
even fearlessly garish stylistic
century pop music and the 21st
announced their deal with Fueled
choices that make me recoil at
century teenage mind. Each song
By Ramen, the Atlantic subsidiary
first. Joseph’s rapping is what
aims for about a dozen different
that launched Fall Out Boy,
might happen if Eminem traded
pleasure points.
Paramore, and Fun.
horrorcore for nerdcore; big-tent
And a few months after
EDM drops often appear out of
generation whose attention-span
that, with their major-label debut
nowhere to jack up the cheese
has been ravaged by push
album
a
factor; I recently flinched when
n o tifications
l e n g th y co ver story about their
I heard the lyric, “The songs on
s c r o l l ing — just when they
grassroots
Somewhere
the radio are OK/ But my taste
se ttle into one aesthetic, the
along the way I coined the phrase
in m u s i c i s y o u r f a c e ” ( o n
floor d r o p s o u t a n d y o u ’ r e i n
“schizoid pop,” which became
t h e r a dio, by the way). So many
a n e n t i r e ly different song, only
Joseph’s favored description of
things about their music set off
you land on a trampoline that
their music for a while. A handful of
bad-taste alarms in my psyche.
springs y o u out the window and
my tweets that Joseph favorited
Yet they sell it with so much
into a n o t h e r c o m p l e te l y n e w
in 2013 still regularly get starred
e a rnest
they
l a n d scape. These guys have a
by obsessive fans presumably
usually end up winning me over.
way of making those musical
scrolling
Joseph’s
It is because of this genreless
shifts feel like the most natural
a ccount and mirroring his every
mix that I am very found of ther
thing in the world, as if the s o n g
expression of approval.
sound this duo.
written there c o u l d n ’ t h a v e
e v e n p o s s i b l y h a v e developed
looming,
I
rise.
wrote
through
Because of that history,
I’ve always rooted for this band,
conviction
that
It helps that Joseph and
Dun keenly understand the
It’s ideal music for a
and
infinite
in any other direction.
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spiritual in its language, give or take a reference to the devil. That said, the album is haunted by mortality at every turn. “Death inspires me like a dog inspires a rabbit,” Joseph sings on the opening track in one of his cleverest turns of phrase. “Yeah I think about the end just way too
On
Blurryface,
those
Twenty One Pilots song e ve r,
creative concept that has fans
changes often happen gradua l l y,
sti l l
and new coming listeners to
u n s p o o l i n g radical evolution
S u b l i m e , P o r ti sh e a d , a n d
want to hear more.
before
A$AP Rocky.
“Heavydirtysoul,” for instance,
d y namic
morphs from some kind of
of their odd amalgams: They’ve
used to run in Christian rock
late-’90s
cultivated a following that’s
circles, and Joseph did time as a
thing to a Fitz & The Tantrums
part
f a n dom, part
worship leader before the band
song to a monolithic heavy-rock
support group. Blurryface is a
hit it big, and there’s definitely
climax without ever inducing
concept album about the war
a hint of youth group in songs
whiplash.
that rages inside, and Twenty
like Vessel’s “Screen,” with its
One
“We’re broken people” refrain.
your
eyes. O p e n e r
trip-hop/Big
Beat
“Message Man” drops the
manages
to
merge
That’s yet another one
sports
Pilots
concerts
are
trap beat and synth line from
b a sically that conflict blasted to
Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” in the
the size of a Gladiator match,
middle of a Soft Cell “Taint-
the audience cheering on as
ed Love” homage. “Stressed
the band battles their demons.
Out,” probably the most linear
It is a very overwhelming yet
Tw e n t y O n e P i l o t s genre-melting
duo
But the brand of we’re-all-inthis-togetherness they h e l p spread out at their concerts and online isn’t framed in religious terms. “Fairly Local”
much/ But it’s fun to fantasize,” he proclaims on “Ride.” The antidote for all this morbidity turns out to be (surprise!) falling in love. “Tear In My Heart” is all about how Joseph’s wife jolted him out of stasis, and on “We Don’t Believe What’s On TV,” he sings, “I don’t care what is in your hair/ I wanna know what’s on your mind/ I used
d eco d i n g ......... tyler joseph's pa i n t e d black h a n d s & n ec k Twenty One Pilots have a brand-new video out Tuesday (April 28) for “Stressed Out” and after watching it you probably have one question on your mind: “Um, what’s up with all the black stuff on Tyler Joseph’s neck and hands?” Well, we were wondering the same thing, which is why we were all like, “What’s up with that, dude?” when the guys stopped by the other day. Apparently, the paint — which Joseph will be wearing in every music video and p e rformance this album cycle — has everything to do with the name of the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Blurryface. “It’s a guy that kind of represents all the things that I as an individual — but also everyone around me — am insecure about,” Joseph told Anchor’d News. “When I think about insecurities and my i n s e c u r i ties are getting the best of me, the things that I think of are kind of a feeling of suffocation and then also the things that I create with my hands.”
is pitched as a call-to-arms
troubled kids, who flood them
for “the few, the proud, and
with fan m a i l a n d s w a r m
the emotional,” and “Polarize”
them
makes things as plain as possible:
meet-and-greets. Fans come
“We have problems.” Stressed
in dressed head to toe in what
out is a song about insecurity
they call “ B l u r r y f a c e g e a r ”
built around the phrase “My
w h i c h i n cludes the typical
name is Blurryface and I care
outfit worn by Tyler Joseph in
what you think,” “Stressed Out”
the music video for “Stressed
is indicative of Twenty One
Out” with a red beanie, black
P i lots’ other M.O. They’ve
clothing, and most importantly
positioned their fan base a s
black painted hands and neck.
b o t h a 1 2 th - m a n s t y l e ex-
Truth be told this genreless
tension of the band (“you guys
duo is not quite sure what to
did it,” Joseph tweeted upon
think of their music but the
learning Blurryface had gone to
fans response is very positive
#1) and a kind of safe space for
and overwhelming great.
at
a f t e r - c o n cert
Hence, all the black stuff he’s sporting in “Stressed Out” and other vids. “Very dramatic, I know, but it helps me get into that character,” he said. Some major Blink-182 vibes here, guys. It seems that Blurryface’s biggest insecurity — at least in this jam — is growing up and being an adult and whatnot. I think we can all relate to that.
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Inside the Ink: M eet Tat t o o
Artist
Hannah Pixie s e k y S
Her Spirtiual Journey into the Tattoo World
Tattoo artist by trade, a creative spirit by nature, a chronic doodler by design and a modest scholar at heart, Hannah Pixie
Snowdon has attracted an immense following with her array of creative talents and beautifully ornate designs. Trust us when
we say that you have seen Hannah before – she is arguably
one of the most reblogged faces on the internet. You’ve likely stumbled across one of her numerous fansites, or admired her tattoos. Or perhaps you’re familiar with her partner-in-crime, Bring Me the Horizon band frontman and fiancé, Oliver Sykes. So we’ve had our eyes on Hannah for awhile – it’s hard not to, after all – she’s a mega-babe, having even done some side modeling projects, including for Syke’s clothing line, Drop Dead. But the real attraction is her dedicated work ethic and positive approach to her craft.
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to see so many places already, and
about 2 years ago now, I think. After
I plan on doing a lot more of that!
that tattoo, that design literally
Despite her popularity, Hannah
My mum was amazing when I was
haunted me. It was so hard to do,
remains somewhat elusive; her
little and took me all over the place. I
yet the most pleasant tattooing
Instagram account is about as close
bloody love her.
experience that I can remember – it
of a look into her private and inspired
ANCHOR’D: When do you
helps that he is an awesome dude
life as one can explore. Until now.
feel like you established your
who had a lot of faith letting me do
We spoke with Hannah about some
current artistic style?Hannah: I’m
it! The part it played in the following
of her recent travels and sources of
not actually 100% sure! I feel like in
year of my life was insane. It was
inspiration, as well as her big plans
the last year though I’ve really come
everywhere and in everything. It led
for 2014 (read: the launch of her own
into my own. I was always quite
me to believe that there is no such
tattoo project – Black Stabbath)!
unsure of myself and I think my work
thing as coincidence and you really
ANCHOR’D: As a kid, what
reflected that. I’ve still got a long way
do attract things into your existence.
did you want to be when you grew
to go and I’d like to think I will
Quite literally!
up? Hannah: I was always very
continually grow and improve and
academic-focused in school, so I
evolve in myself and my work – but I
a positive attitude and strong
think everyone – my parents and
certainly have a lot more confidence
moral compass. How do you
myself included – assumed I would
in myself now. The less I seem to
maintain that perspective, and
go into something pretty different
question things, the more they seem
avoid negativity and the pressures
haha! I toyed with the idea of being
to work! the places I’ve traveled
of conformity? Hannah: Thank you!
a clinical psychologist for a while;
in the last year reflects a lot of my
Its so nice to hear that. It’s funny
People fascinate me and my parents
work too – Vietnam was particularly
really because there was so much
are both in the medical field, but my
beautiful and inspiring.
negativity in my life up until about a
passion has always been doodling in
ANCHOR’D: Who/what are
year ago. Everyone always assumed
one form or another.
your sources of inspiration for
I had everything so under control but
ANCHOR’D: What inspires
you? Hannah: I love books! I have a
the truth is I was so deeply unhappy
you to create, be it drawing or
bunch of awesome books that I use
in m y s e l f , w h i c h r e f l e c t e d i n
tattooing?
Sometimes
regularly for reference. Books and
e v e rything I did. There was a lot
days go by where I remain uninspired,
traveling. Traditional pattern work,
going on under the surface. I really
then all of a sudden I’ll have a billion
sacred geometry and ornamental
had to start over. A lot of my friends
ideas at once. I’ve learned it’s best to
iconography from every kind of
couldn’t understand and I drifted
jot them down right away and come
religion! I’m also very grateful to
away from so many people and
back to them later, to see whether
know a bunch of mad talented artists
situations I couldn’t have previously
I’m still into it. I find traditional art
who I find very inspiring, and who I’m
imagined living without. Ultimately
from around the world the most
proud to call friends. Grace Neutral
though I really had to be selfish and
interesting, particularly stuff with an
is a hand poking princess and one of
stop putting other peoples feelings
asian influence. I’ve also learned
my main inspirations.
before my own.
to surround myself with people and
things that continuously inspire me
most memorable tattoo that you
be there. Whether you are the most
and make me happy. Traveling is a
have done so far? Hannah: I think
kind hearted or cold hearted person
massive influence on my work as
it would have to be the flower of life
in the world, someone will find a
well. I feel grateful that I’ve managed
pattern I did on my friend Plaz. It was
reason to dislike you.
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Hannah:
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As for negativity, it will always
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D O O D LES
& tat t o o w o r k :
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Tru th i s u nless you FIll yourself completely up with love fIrst you can never fully give it to anyone or put it into anything else.
ANCHOR’D: What can
wasn’t particularly good and it was
second shop I apprenticed in called
we expect from Black Stabbath?
taking up some prime real estate! I
Holy Mountain, with two of my
What made you decide to open
was a bit of a mess at the time and I
closest friends as bosses. I decided
your own shop? Hannah: A lot of
rushed into it. I can’t stress enough
to go it alone after a while for
magic! I’m so incredibly excited and
how important it really is to wait
various reasons, but they gave me
proud of it. I’m quite a reserved
until you’re of age to get tattooed,
the confidence I needed.
person and business can so easily
not even necessarily because you’ll
break friendships. The tattooing
regret it – but primarily because no
are not tattooing, how do you
industry can be so competitive
respectable tattooist will usually
like to spend your free time? I
and I like to dip out of it a little
be wiling to break the law and put
definitely have spent a great deal
and do my own thing, this way I’m
their reputation at stake to tattoo
more time doodling on paper this
in no-ones way . It’s not going to
someone who is underage!
year rather than people, but that’s
be a ‘studio’ as such with all the
ANCHOR’D: Where did
largely because I’ve put all my time
bells and whistles; I don’t think I’m
you get your first tattoo? It was
and energy into setting up my own
anywhere near experienced or
at the nape of my neck, a traditional
workspace.I don’t have that much
talented enough to run my own
horseshoe with roses. The roses
experience at the end of the day
studio.
looked more like little baby cabbages
and I don’t want to get ahead of
ANCHOR’D: What Made
though! I actually had one session
myself, but I’m so happy with what
you Want to Get your First
of laser removal on it before i had
I’ve created, and so grateful for all
Ta ttoo?/When did you first
it covered. I would actually
the love and support from not only
become interested in getting
r e c o m mend it – as it lightened it a
my close friends and family, but
tattooed? Hannah: I don’t really
great deal- enough so that I didn’t
from everyone who digs my stuff!
know where my obsession came
have to compromise at all with
I also love travelling and have so
from with tattooing, but I distinctly
design when covering it.
many opportunities to, to which i
remember my mum taking me
ANCHOR’D: How did you
never refuse. I love tattooing and I
along when she was being tattooed
start tattooing? I left college after
couldn’t imagine my life without it,
once – in a bid to put me off – need-
second year to start apprenticing at
but it’s definitely not my whole life. I
less to say it had an adverse effect
a small street shop in Scunthorpe.
love creating in every sense of the
and my fascination only grew. I got
The people were lovely but I didn’t
word and I try and express myself
my first tattoo underage in a small
learn anything other than how to
through every medium that gets
street shop and its the only one I’ve
be a badass receptionist – I’d say
thrown my way.
had removed. I didn’t hate it, but it
I actually learnt how to tattoo at the
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