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we are not the lost generation Trapped Magazine has been put together by our creative Team who have a background in the Graphic Design, Design, Illustration, Creative Writing, Journalism, Film, photography, blogging, Advertising and Marketing industries. Our magazine is a unique published and online Media platform for underground, unrecognised creative talent from all genres, such as; Music, Photography, Art, Spoken word and much more. We bring you interviews and featured articles from acoustic Musicians that we meet at events, to photography and illustrations from artists that reach out to us. Discovering talent and getting that talent to our readers is our aim. Building a relationship with our readers is essential for us so we aim to keep everyone updated with news that is of interest to them by visiting www.trappedmagazine.
com every day our readers can get daily updates on Lifestyle news such as Fashion, Music, Technology Guests views and more. Mainstream Media can harm creativity and exclude people creating Traps, read and get involved with Trapped Magazine to break the traps and break through to where you belong... As well as Entertainment and information we believe that is important to educate our readers, which is why have included a very important sexual health pullout entitled the Speakerbox sex issue covering sensitive issues in a fun and friendly environment. Enjoy our Magazine and Blog and spread the word.... Any one that is interested in getting involved with us in any way or featuring in our publication or online blog, get in contact by Emailing trapped.com@gmail.com
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neckdeep// interview sus// interview sneakerhunter sam lovett // photographer melinki// interview my town west exit sprayingbricks olivia henry// illustrator trapped style jordan okane // rider of the season worry jake towse // boker hastings skate park // phase 2
//cover article in the dark clothing p68
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INTERVIEW
NECKDEEP
We managed to catch up with the very busy Neckdeep! The group are from all over England. We are really feeling their music at the moment. Our full video interview will be on our Youtube channel soon make sure you check it out! How would you describe your music? I guess its pop punk, we like to call it pop punk but there’s a few other things thrown in. It’s a mixture of different genres, it sits more at the heavier end of pop punk. How has it been trying to get known outside of your home town?
Its hard, but we have been quite lucky. Now with the internet its not has hard as it used to be, you can just sit there in your bedroom and still get your stuff out there to the world. We have had a really good response from people all around the world, and thats all down to the internet.
How long have Neckdeep been months we have put together two EP’s, Rain in July and History of together? Bad Decisions. We toured with Ben and Lloyd put together our Me vs Hero and With the punchfirst song in April 2012, then we es. We have a few shows booked, found Danny, West and Phill including supporting Enter Shikari through other connections and and lots of one off shows. have only really been a full band for about 6 months. In those six
//we like to call it pop punk but there Is a few other things thrown in.
What are the plans for Neckdeep?
to get to work. The response from our EP is incredible, the only criticism we have had is that it needs The main thing is our album. We to be longer. have only just released our second EP, letting the dust settle on that then going to get to work on the album. As soon as we get Check out more of Neckdeep at home from this tour we are going facebook.com/neckdeepuk.
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SUS
We are all about finding and promoting new talent and our man ‘SUS’ has bags of it. SUS is a producer, rapper, songwriter and DJ that has produced tracks for some of the U.K’s biggest under- ground artists, has been a supporting act for both Wiley and Tinchy Strider and has a steadily building fan base on twitter and Instagram. So how could a young man from Hastings be making such waves? Let’s find out.....
How did the name ‘SUS’ come about? Originally it was suspect, it was a nickname given to me by a friend and naturally people shortened it and the name kinda stuck, even my family call me sus...
You were formally in a group called ‘Kliq’ can you tell us a bit more about it? The Kliq consisted of three members, myself , M Dot from London and Marcel from LA. We were a group that came together as a collective of individual artists, we toured together as a group. 2012 was crazy, we toured with Tinchy Stryder, Paigey Cakey, Wiley and loads of artists up and down the county. But things didn’t work out and we decided to go our separate ways.
Describe your sound? I’d say UK, Trap, Hip-Hop, R&B and I just started producing House....I listen to all kinds of music though.
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SUS let our readers know what you’re about? I’m a person who loves music, music is life to me, I listen to and make music everyday. Everything around me inspires me , I like to make music thats real.
The music business seems full of ups and downs , promises and let downs, what did you take from your ‘Kliq’ experience? For one not to take anything for granted and not get caught up in the hype, just because someone tells you this will happen etc doesn’t mean it will, I thought once you had your foot in the door in the industry it would get easier but it seemed harder, you cant sleep on nothing and you need to stay grounded.
gonna concentrate on producing and songwriting , I’m selling beats plus Ive got a lot of exciting projects coming up, with up and coming artists from the UK and America. Things are good Im focused and happy with the direction that my career is going now.
What advise would you give to those who are trying to make it? I’m sus from a little town in the south east, to try and break out can seem hard, but all you have What are your plans for the fu- to do is get out there, get known and network. The best advice I ture? Since coming away from the Kliq can give is to stay humble and Ive got a new manager at ‘Star’ people will respect you. music which is a new label, I’m
Twittter/ susmakeshits Instagram/ susmakeshits
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//men's fashion by rhys cox
This summer is going to be big on black clothing. This isn’t the typical style or colour for the summer months but a lot of big brands have been influenced by underground fashion from America. The black panther tshirt from Topman being a prime example of the influence from The States, heavily influenced by Givenchy. This style of gym short is extremely popular at the moment, Pyrex being the main brand behind the hype selling theirs for $100+ at retail. Al Dente have an excellent variation for a quarter of the price. Trapstar have teamed up with New York hat giants 40 oZ to bring their first collaboration outside of America with the brand. A very exclusive snapback, definitely the hat of the summer. You can’t go wrong with classic Vans Sk8 trainers, typically seen as low or hi variations, the mid is a nice change to air max’s and are effortlessly cool.
//Black Panther Mesh Tshirt www.topman.com £22
//Al Dente Champion shorts www.aldenteco.bigcartel.com $32
//40oz x Trapstar LDN snapback www.store.iamatrapstar.com £40
//Vans SK8-Mid Vert Pro Skate Shoes - Grosso www.boardridersguide.com £68
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can't find the trainers you want? sneakerhunter can
//who is sneakerhunter? //interview //pick of the season
If you have every spent countless hours on a computer searching for ‘that’ pair of trainers. Or if you wait years at a time and then see someone wearing ‘the pair’, that you can’t find anywhere. Let us introduce you to Sam aka Sneaker Hunter. From 1991 Huarache LE’s to the latest samples this guy will hunt them. The basis of his work is done by trading online through his website www. sneakerhunter. co.uk and Instagram. If you check out his Instagram @ sneaker- hunter247, you will see why he has such a mass following. With a wide selection of shots from his personal collection and a constant supply of sick sneakers for sale, he is worth a follow.
//can never go wrong with a pair of infras
2003. nike. airmax. infrared sneakerhunter
//interview When did your love for trainers start? I’ve been into kicks since I was 8 or 9 and used to beg my mum on a reg- ular basis to buy me the newest pair, when I was around 11/12 I got mas- sively into Basketball with my cousin so it was all about the kicks from that era! 1996 onwards, so the likes of Jor- dans, Pippens, Pennys, Shaqs, grant hills all their signature kicks were a must have. So that’s where it really started. Fav sneaker? Can never go wrong with a pair of Infras. What made you set up ‘Sneaker Hunter’? I started sneaker hunter as a way to bypass eBay fees when selling kicks to put it bluntly that was the main reason, the name just came from me searching endlessly for hour for kicks. How effective is Instagram? Instagram - is great for me as it is so direct, i.e. I can put up a pair of kicks for sale and can sell direct with no
middle man, its also awesome to check other people kick’s and collections. Hardest trainer you have hunted? Believe it of not general releases are much harder to find than QS’s TZ’s or Collabs the reason being is that the more limited stuff people buy it and stash it up or just wear it very little and so they come up quite often when people get short for cash because they sell easily. General releases are in most sports shops and people buy them to wear every day so most pairs get worn into the ground and very few pairs actu- ally survive therefore ten years down the line they are very hard to find. Most expensive sneaker you have sold? Most expensive pair I’ve had was the Air Max 1 Kidrot. Follow him on Instagram @sneakerhunter247
//pick of the season exclusive at trapped magazine
head to www.sneakerhunter.co.uk next time you need a pair of kicks. LOOK OUT FOR THE NEXT PICK OF THE SEASON IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF TRAPPED MAGAZINE AND SNEAKERHUNTER'S PICKS OF each MONTH AT WWW.TRAPPEDMAGAZINE.COM
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//PHOTO GRAPHY
//SAM LOVETT
//SAM LOVETT
Sam Lovett is 24 a year old photographer from Hastings currently studying Photography at The University of Brighton.
//I like to document our lost heritage so it will be remembered.
Only beginning to venture out with his camera six years ago, Sam has developed a naturalistic, honest style with his imagery capturing “the atmosphere of these forgotten, dystopian landscapes which have been left to decay and be taken back by the elements”. Beautifully shot, he is able to seize all of his surrounding elements and in capture them into a landscape, which although deserted, holds the essence of the things that could or would have happened within them. “I like to document our lost heritage so it will be remembered. M y inspiration and influence is pretty much stemmed from my imagination whilst visiting the locations I go to, and meeting other like minded people who share the same interests.” Humble about his talents, Sam’s innate instinct to explore lends itself to the power of his imagery and can be felt throughout his ever-building portfolio. With future projects looking to “expand the variety of locations and visit places of the same nature in other countries” we’re sure Sam’s future is far from deserted.
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//SAM LOVETT
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How would you describe what you want and everyone loves it. We have a really loyal following of people that do to a stranger? just love good music. If you haven’t Work really hard all the time haha. been to a U Wot Blud party before, get First and foremost, I’m a DJ. That’s down to the next one on August the what I’ve always had the passion for 3rd. Always serious party vibes and and the thing I love most. It’s a gift the last one was a sellout! I’ve also to be able to make people happy recently started working at new nightthrough music. DJing has led me onto club ‘West exit’ in Hastings, formerly everything else I’m currently working the crypt, with friend and DJ, Terpsion. For example; producing music, chore. It’s very exciting. We already promoting club nights, running a DJ confirmed scratch perverts, caspa and school and recording studio, a record DJ zinc in April, just wait too see what label and ‘u wot blud? Productions’, we have planned for the rest of the which is vocalist Kinsella and I. Under year! The club is world-class, down to this name we make music together, every detail and its a massive breath run a clothing line and promote the of fresh air that Hastings needs. It’s U wot blud parties, which we’ve been an absolute pleasure to be involved, throwing around Hastings for the last if you haven’t experienced it yet, get few years. They’re my favorite parties yourself down there NOW! to play at and I can play whatever I
//It's a gift to be able to make people happy through music
So you run your own studio/ dj school? How did that come about and why? It’s been in the making for a long time. When I first started out making tracks, I sent one to long time friend Kinsella, she wanted to vocal it. So we found a studio and rented it for the day, it cost us £100 for not even a full day. We soon realised with another 9 trips to that studio we could just buy our own. So we decided to go half’s on the basics so that we could record our own material from home.
After some success with our tracks and my DJing, the word soon got around that I had a studio at my house and I was getting asked everywhere I went if I could help people out and record stuff for them. My dad saw the opportunity and said “why don’t you turn it into a business?” He then pointed me in the direction of the prince’s trust. The princes trust are an amazing organisation that helped me build a business plan, sent me on courses, gave me a mentor for 2 years (shouts to Nicky) and even gave me an interest free loan. From here I’ve put a lot into my studio and really built it up into something I’m proud of, although it doesn’t happen overnight, its taken a huge amount of work and dedication, but its definitely been worth it. The most rewarding thing for me is being able to teach people to DJ and produce, that I can see really love music and then help them grow by booking them for DJ sets at our parties and releasing their music on my label. It’s turned into a great outlet for all the talent around me.
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How did you get into DJing and producing? As I said before I used to listen to music with my older brothers and sisters who was a heavy influence and my dad has always been big into music. I started out playing guitar when I was 6 and then was lucky enough to get a guitar teacher that had a professional recording studio when I was about 11. He also had decks there and used to produce electronic music, I was far more fascinated with that than I was with the guitar and soon after got my first set of decks for Xmas and pretty much never picked up the guitar again. Which kind of annoys me now that I’m producing because I could of been amazing and used that in my tracks, but everything happens for a reason I think. After DJing for quite a few years, I realised that every DJ who was getting big was also making tracks. I didn’t think twice and went to college to learn how to make electronic music, which after a year turned out to be a waste of time. We would spend 90% of the time doing everything but learning to make music and that’s all I wanted to do. But it set me off on the right tracks and I started out on the long journey of music production.
How would you describe your sound? I cant haha. Production wise I’m still exploring and learning new stuff every time I produce. Dj wise is much the same, I love to play all good music but it has to be exciting. I would have to say my main passion lies with drum and bass in both producing and dj’ing, no other music can produce such energy. Unlike most other genres there are so many different sides to drum and bass, there’s drum and bass for any occasion and I love that. A lot of people dismiss it and think they hate it, but I played a liquid drum and bass set a while ago in quite a smooth bar, really nice musical jazz orientated stuff. There was a really mixed crowd in there, and they were all nodding away not even knowing they were listening to drum and bass, its great music!
Who do you see as your biggest inspiration? I can’t really say one, I’ve had so many over the years that keep me into the music and doing what I’m doing. The first was going to Ibiza at quite an early age and experiencing the music, clubs and atmosphere, I knew then I had to do it! Then there has been various musical experiences since, pretty much every time I go out and see a DJ or acts that are smashing it, or even listen to a mix online or track someone has sent me it inspires me and I go home full of energy to get in the studio and make some music. The most recent inspiration has definitely been ‘outlook’ festival in Croatia; definitely one of the most amazing things I’ve been to and the production and lineup was better than any I’ve seen. I always set myself goals, when I was younger I used to listen to pure science tapes with
my older brothers and my goal was to one day play for them, now I’m a resident (big up Jim and Paddy!) Last year I made it my goal to get a play on BBC Introducing. The week after I said it, our track ‘Wish You Were A Better Man’ with Wizard and Kinsella got played on south east radio, and then went onto be played for a whole week on bbc 1xtra, added to the playlist and even featured on television program Youngers on e4. My dream since going to outlook festival is to DJ there, and I will make it happen. So I think experiences I have, or things I see or listen to are my biggest inspiration and setting myself goals gives me the drive to keep at it. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? My parents tell me I used to say ‘rich’ haha.
//My dream since going to outlook festival is to DJ there, and I will make it happen.
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What’s your biggest achievement so far? There has been a few over the last few years, when I first witnessed the valve sound system, I swore to myself I would one day play on it. After winning the valve DJ comp, I finally did, at the 02 arena. That was a very happy moment. Then DJing and having tracks played on 1xtra I am very proud of and recently got nominated by bbc1xtra to go to Maida vale studios in London for BBC master class, which was a great honor. Winning a 2nd dj comp with Hospital was great, and showed people it wasn’t just luck. Running a successful business gives me a lot of satisfaction and seeing people that I’ve helped to learn to DJ or produce, smashing it in front of crowds makes me very proud. Releasing music and seeing that people are actually paying for my tracks is amazing. We recently got into number 4 on the track it down charts with ‘Wish You Were a Better Man’, and on drum and bass arena. Which is my favourite download site and forum, I got into number 2 in the download charts, above people like Calyx and Teebee on Ram and Spectrasoul, some of my favourite artists. My favourite though, has to be getting our track played on television, its weird being at work and hearing your track on the radio, but to be sitting in your home and hear your track on television is immense.
//winning the valve DJ competition
we think you guys will be hearing al from dj Melinki so look out for him to check out some of his music head to www.souncloud.com/djmelinki.
//hip hop artist reviews iman
Kendrick Lamar For anyone who doesn’t know much about the man behind commercial radio hits such as The Recipe and Swimming Pools (DANK). Kendrick Lamar is a born and bred Compton Californian rapper. Starting his career as an excited, 2pac inspired rapper under the name K-Dot. Since then he has released two studio albums and countless records. Kendrick’s second studio album g.o.o.d kid, m.A.A.d city was received with critical success and a whole host of new screaming fans. But in the midst of Kendrick’s new screaming fans stood me. A disillusioned fan, scared that her favourite rapper may fall off and give into his commercial success. Whilst people play Backseat Freestyle, a track where Kendrick compares himself to Martin Luther King and describes his nether regions ‘as big as the Eifel Tower’, I can’t help but get slightly annoyed at the tracks before this which contributed to Kendrick’s success today. What about the epic mix tape
Section.80, which told the tales of the disillusioned youths of the Ronald Regan era. The J Cole produced track HiiPower? The despicable ADHD kids of the 80’s? Do the names Tammy and Keisha mean ANYTHING to Kendrick’s new fanbase? My faith was restored in Kendrick and hip-hop. Kendrick at a sold out London Apollo fused together his new and old fanbase. Only a true storyteller like Kendrick Lamar could transform the three fingers in the air, representing HiiPower, into a cup for the club anthem Swimming Pools. And yet, whilst I may be inherently bias towards Kendrick Lamar as I am a self-proclaimed groupie. He has continued to show that despite his growing success he has remained true to his fans and ultimately the art that has made him who is today: hip-hop. So next time you post a tweet adding the hashtag #bitchdontkillmyvibe have a listen to some of Kendrick’s old tracks.
Iman Omari Sounds like: J Dilla/ Frank Ocean Most likely to listen to and : Chill Chilled, soulful vibes are the must-have sound track to anyone’s summer – regardless if you’re spending it in south-end or on the south side, melodic tracks, which ooze soul are the must have accessory to blend with your rays – or lack of – sun. But who to listen to I hear you cry! Well, let’s forget the melancholic whining of the The Weeknd and the over popular Frank Ocean. Let’s think something more raw, more soulful. I’m thinking of something specific; along the lines of the production value the late hip-hop producer J Dilla, mixed with the soulful tone of Stevie Wonder. If you don’t know who the heck I’m on about yet, then let me introduce you to Iman Omari. Hailing from Los Angeles this talented singer/songwriter/ producer provides his listeners with an eclectic mix of jazz, hip-hop. electronica and funk. Iman is no stranger to the studio, he started his career as member of the production crew THC, producing tracks for SchoolBoy Q, Tyga and other Cali artists Dom Kennedy, Cee Jay, Pac Div. As part of THC, Iman has most famously co-produced Cali’s
favourite rapper, Kendrick Lamar’s 2011 mixtape Section.80, as well as the opiate of the masses anthem Cartoon’s and Cereal featuring Gunplay, which catapulted the group into nationwide success. Back in 2011 Iman decided to go it alone and combine his talents as a producer, singer and songwriter releasing his debut LP Energy. Laced with the sensual vocals of Iman and layered with drums and synthesisers. It really is pure dopeness. Although Iman may have been keeping his loyal fans waiting quite sometime to release a follow up album, in 2012 he teamed up with New Jersey rapper Moruf to tease us with a nine track LP entitled Euphoria. Again this proved to be a delicious slice of effortlessly beautiful summer infused tracks, resulting in pure hip-hop/soul goodness. Although Iman has yet to release any new tracks to his fans this year (sob) he released some teasing visuals for his track Energy. Just in time to reload the track for summer. The 3.23 minute short video is just enough to capture the dream-like and relaxed nature of the track and all Iman stands for as a musician: good vibes.
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MY TOWN HASTINGS by nathan king
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PIRATE DAY!
Weird and Wonderful There is a lot of weird but cool stuff in Hastings like Jack in the green but my Favorite day is pirate day. Basically thousands of people dress up as pirates and break a world record (look it up). There is always loads of nice food (and as you can tell this is important to us), live music and sword fights, its crazy.
LIVE MUSIC AND SWORD FIGHTS, ITS CRAZY!
//west exit hastings West Exit, a n expressive space for a new generation.
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//It is proof that with dedication amazing things can be achieved.
The new night club located in the heart of Hastings town centre, dubbed a ‘super mini club’ by Resident Advisor, opened its doors in March. The club has provided a much needed boost to the night life in Hastings, which since the closure of the Crypt and the Pier in recent years is predominantly, a deprived aspect of the town’s varied music and culture scene. Now after many pre-opening, all-nighters of the building kind, the extensive refurbishment is over and it’s time to for the club to concentrate on bringing first class acts to the south coast’s new premier venue. From the start the emphasis of this clubs vision was and always will be the music.
The clubs design, ethos and brand aims to bring leading dance DJs, to a crowd that knows and appreciates its music. The club itself has its own unique atmosphere, immediately taking its cliental out of Hastings upon entry. It’s stylish and urban interior demands a more laid back attitude, the music, sound system, and décor all lend to the overall experience and has been praised by its already faithful cliental and guest artists. Each week the DJs that play here are blown away by the enthusiasm of the crowd, staff and indeed the enormity and effect of the sound system.
Those that know their music will appreciate the impressive list of DJs that have already graced the state of the art Function one sound system. The opening night was hosted by Hastings very own Danny Howells playing a five hour solo set, in the very place his career started. The sell- out opening night set the standard, for future acts which so far have included by Scratch Perverts, Casper and Matt Tolfrey and Ed Lee to name a few playing alongside the clubs resident DJ’s. So much has been in achieved and
with the word spreading like wild fire DJs and artists are now coming from far and wide to play sets at this soon to be legendary club in the end of the line town of Hastings. So what does this mean for the next generation? The club, and its vision hopes to continue to provide a venue that inspires creativity, and perhaps be a platform and starting point for future ground breaking artists. It is proof that with dedication amazing things can be achieved.
Tickets can be purchased from Resident Advisor for selected events. Listing can be found on the West Exit Facebook Mixes can be sent to info@westexit.co.uk or via Cuz Annetts and Stephen Clements on the WEST EXIT facebook page.
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//What is spraying bricks? //dan leo interview
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//What is spraying bricks? Spraying Bricks is a new free to access online series which documents street art and street art culture. There is still this misconception that graffiti and street art is deviant vandalism and disregard that it is brightening up a ever dull and grey landscape. Founder Louis Jensen is looking to change this outlook on such a thriving, inspirational and talented creative community. Spraying Bricks explores beneath the surface of artistic creation. For every piece of art tells a story. Art is not just reliant on the superficial final piece, however the process, thought and meaning which creatives go through prior to the final art form. Spraying Bricks showcases this process so that the rest of the world can appreciate the efforts, inspirations, trials and tribulations that creatives go through to achieve their vision. Street art is there for us to admire.
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//Spraying Bricks explores beneath the surface of artistic creation. The online platform, with its network of artists, provides established and up-and-coming creatives a fresh new format to showcase their work. By filming the creative process from start to finish, Spraying Bricks hopes that the audience will feel connected with the artist and have a better understanding of their particular style. Spraying Bricks have been fortunate enough to film high profile artists such as Ben Eine and Smug as well as new faces such as Artista. You can catch up with all the episodes in the series at www.youtube.com/sprayingbricks.
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//Spraying Bricks hooked up with illustrator and graphic designer Dan Leo on his recent visit to London from Dublin. With the help of Global Street Art we were fortunate enough to have found Dan a spot to paint in Shoreditch before he headed back home.
Louis: Do you think where you come from has had an influence on your work? Dan: Well I was originally born in London then moved around for a bit and eventually moved to Ireland when I was about 8-9. Being in Ireland for the later part of my life means that I had more appreciation for nature around me so a lot of my work will be character based in particular animals as well as plant life. Louis: Was this the path you always thought you would chose? Dan: Since I was a kid I have always been fascinated with cartoons and animation. John Kricfalusi is one of my all time heroes, I can still watch Ren and Stimpy to this day and be amazed as I was when I first watched it. I al-
ways wanted to make them. So I went to uni to study animation, ended up not liking it as much as I thought I would, it is very time consuming and you have to be very patient and I wasn’t. So thats when I moved over to still image stuff.
//I certainly like to try and go for keeping it clean, you know nice sharp lines is what I try and do.
Louis: What have you got planned for the future?
Louis: How would you define/ describe your style? Dan: Its really difficult to describe your own style. Well I find it difficult anyways. But I certainly like to try and go for keeping it clean, you know nice sharp lines is what I try and do. On top of that I like to keep it simple in terms of imagery and focus on the impact it has. You don’t have to do the most detailed of stuff, sometimes its good to keep it simple and punchy.
Dan: Myself and a friend of mine are going to get serious into screen-printing. It is something which I have always wanted to do and haven’t really had much chance or opportunity. The idea of being able to replicate something that quick and that easy is really appealing to me.
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//quick question with founder of spraying brickslouis jensen. What made you start Spraying there is this misconception that Street Art and Graffiti is deviant Bricks? or vandalism. It is something Louis Jensen: After working in al- which is artistic and beautiful… ternative outdoor media for some who wants to live in a world of time I noticed a lack of respect grey boxes…what these artists and disregard for the skill set are doing is creating a colourand talent the artists I was work- ful and beautiful public gallery ing with possessed. Brands and and we should be preserving the agencies would produce an im- art as are heritage. I hope that age and have an artist paint the Spraying Bricks will change this exact image, rather than utilising misconception and showcase their creative skills and having the artist work in the best light… something unique and meaning- which it should be. ful. To be honest half the time you may as well had a painter decorator do the campaign which I felt was insulting to the artist. They were more interested in the ‘cool’ factor rather than the artist’s abilities. Along with this it is still very much apparent with the recent Olympic period just passed that
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Olivia Henry illustration. Olivia grew up by the rainy seaside of Hastings and was always drawing or creating from a young age, often being inspired by nature or her own imaginary world. It all began with a family of moles who all lived underground, undertaking the daily routines of life. This was a massive series of images she created and from that point Olivia could never put a crayon down. After doing numerous art related courses Olivia decided she felt most enthusiastic and passionate about the field of illustration; so in 2010 she began her degree through the University of Brighton where she developed a new sense of her artistic identity. Through embarking on this Olivia felt a desire which she couldn’t shift, a desire for more, a desire to be amongst a more vibrant & inspirational environment so she decided to transfer to the University of Westminster in London where she graduated in 2012 with a 2.1. University was a big turning point for Olivia creatively, for it opened many avenues and enabled her to fully explore & develop her identity as an illustrator.
There has always been a strong focus on literature & children’s books in her life. From the wonderful impossibly possible narratives to the colourful, imaginative illustrations which accompanied the words. It was through her love of reading & exploration of creative identity that Olivia found her ambition to become a children’s book creator. Children’s Books have since been the focus of her work, with influences coming from childhood classics such as Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, Edward Lear and Aesop. A strong focus on narrative surrounds her work and there is a strong element of morality. Children learn and benefit from moral tales where there is an educational idea so Olivia not only creates a playful place for her audience to escape but also teaches sensitive issues that could challenge the young reader in a delicate manner to provoke a subtle understanding and portray lessons to be learned in life.
She has a powerful desire to express her tales to children and enable them to experience the positive feelings of whimsical wonder and fascination that book’s provided her with during her childhood.
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In 2012 at D&AD New Blood exhibition Olivia was approached by a children’s illustration agency who she is currently signed to known as Advocate Art. Through them Olivia hopes to gain recognition for her work and open up new doorways. Olivia has exhibited throughout Hastings & London and has had various publications including Advocate Art’s ‘Head’s Up’ book, ‘Noctis magazine’ and Structure’s album cover ‘Amalgamation.’
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//photography by Sean Loam interview by ben bishop
Whats up! I'm Ben and Im gonna be bringing you my picks of the sickest riders around. How long have you been riding for? Bout four years now. What got you into riding? Basically one day I just went up the skate park with my mate ‘Peanut’ and ‘Phil’ he rides for fit! They taught me everything I know, really liked it so got a bike off someone the next day and been riding everyday since , just seemed to click for me. What do you do apart from riding? Nothing really riding is all I do , well actually I study art at college, pretty much just sit around drawing naked people, would be good if they were hot but its mostly that homeless guy from town, seen him naked enough times haha,.....college isn’t really for me but I wanna make sure I got some qualifications just in case the riding doesn’t work out . What do you prefer to ride ? ie transition/ street? I like riding trails and the bowl. This skate park is my place, love the bowl, this is where I always am. Needs a better street section though.
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someone the next day and been riding everyday since , just seemed to click for me.
So Your Sponsored, who by and how did that come about? Yea man , Source , terrible1 and 4down, was pretty random how it came about, I was just up here riding, did a big air on that quarter and basically the right people were watching and got a call a couple days later.
You gonna be taking any trips soon then? Yea gonna be going to America with 4down then a T1 tour round Spain which a well happy about.
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In The Dark is a UK streetwear brand that was born a little under 2 years ago now, but has only really become a talked about brand in the last year. The brand is stil in its early stages, and brand owner Matt Hards would openly admit he has a lot of work to do to get ITD to where he wants it. But he also knows that this journey is vital to the end product that he is trying to achieve. “I want to create a brand that isn’t scared. I don’t want to always choose design or colourways based on what’s on trend in the mainstream. I mean, of course you have to listen and respect to what’s going on around you, especialy during the earlystages. But it doesn’t mean you can’t be different sometimes. If you look at large streetwear brands, they only got to where they are by being different and creating their own style” ITD has always tried to bring unique design to the table, something Matt really wants to continue doing. Streetwear with a darker edge to it. Not all of the time, but just enough to show its rebellious side. He also plans to progress with a larger range of products including more outerwear and a wider selection of tshirts and headwear also.
The brand has attended various events and shows over the last year, some of which you may have seen them at. Matt feels its important to gain as much exposure as possible for the brand. They wil be attending and trading at events and festivals this year as well as at Ledge Streetwear Show. Matt also has plans to work a lot more with local businesses and establishments, as well as taking the brand nationally and globally over the next year or two. “We are looking to start gaining accounts over the next year across the UK and wil be attending tradeshows in the UK and Europe to push the brand to the next level. I’m very serious about what I want from ITD, it’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. I want to live ITD and I want you all to come on the journey with me” ITD’s new Summer 13 drop is now available and includes 6 new t shirt designs, all boasting multiple colour and all over prints too. This brand is surely only going to grow from strength to strength. So go check out their current range at www. inthedarkclothing.co.uk and follow them on the sites.
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Trying to get in through the front door, the hall blocked with week old bin bags, is almost impossible, but it doesn’t matter as I haven’t been outside in days. The ovens cold and the washing machine quiet. Who needs clean clothes and breakfast when everything is pointless? Even my passions, writing, music, art, seem like a chore. Family are distant, friends no longer exist, I’m too busy sleeping to pick up their calls, afraid of coming in contact with other people because everyone else makes happiness look so easy, why is it so hard for me? Despite being in the age of social networking, the whole world just a click away, it is still easy to feel lonely, remember though that at least one person in ev-
ery six becomes depressed during some point of their life, so you aren’t alone. Our minds our like our bodies, they get sick too and recognising when there is a real problem can be tough. But the men in white coats won’t come and lock you up, there are people out there to help, charities like Mind (0300 123 3393) and The Samaritans (08457 90 90 90) have phone lines open so you can speak to someone if times get tough. Mind have recently announced Frankie Sandford from the Saturdays is its new ambassador, whose chronic depression and nervous breakdowns have been making headlines in the tabloids after she opened up, admitting that she “can’t cope”, and we all know how that feels.
But the men in white coats won't come and lock you up Mental illness covers a wide range of problems, whether it is anxiety and panic attacks, depression, anger, personality disorders, even worrying about exams when student life gets stressful, as well as many other disorders such as bipolar or schizophrenia. But there is a wide range of solutions to cope with these, so don’t become overly concerned with getting a clinical diagnosis, focus on finding the treatment that gets you feeling better. Be honest with your doctor because doubting yourself will become your worst enemy. Writing a list of all the feelings that trouble you, insomnia, confusion, sadness, will make it easier for them to pin point your problem and tailor a solution that fits you. Taking anti-depressive medication can seem like the easiest route and it does help some, but there are a lot of other options out there too.
Hastings has so much to offer, Activ8 provides everything from art groups and music workshops to bereavement counselling and money management courses and Xtrax, a centre for young people, is somewhere you can go for support or just to hang out. Weekly sessions with a counsellor recognising the warning signs and understanding why you feel the way you do. CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) is one of the most popular talking therapies that aims to change the way you deal with emotional problems by breaking negative patterns of thinking. Instead of medicating, why not meditate your mind and try yoga. Exercising is also a proven way of making you feel good and food effects your mood, so look after yourself and eat well!
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JAKE TOWSE //UP AND COMING BOXER Trapped Magazine managed to catch up with up and coming boxer JaKE Towse, in his local gym. JAKE IS 18 YEARS OLD AND IS BASED IN HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX.
//CHECK OUT THE FULLINTERVIEW AT YOUTUBE.COM/TRAPPEDMAGAZINE Tell us a little bit about your life growing up and how you got in to boxing. I moved to Malta and done Judo, but Malta is a really family orientated island, so by the end of it I was like I can’t do this, so I took up swimming. I won five national titles for swimming, then moved to Spain, had nothing and turned in to a bit of a fat kid. I was about two stone heavy than I am now and that was like five years ago, I was a bit of a Ro-
lie Polie. Then I started to get fit doing boxing over there with a few Northern lads, and really started to enjoy it so when I came back I had nothing to do so thought I’d get in to it, started doing it around here, didn’t really get much attention at first then my dad came back from Spain, because he moved back after us, started training me and ever since then it’s been onwards and upwards.
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Growing up who really inspired you to start boxing and to take it to the next level? Well, my dad is my biggest inspiration, He’s the one who has pulled me through, if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be boxing, he’s one of the coaches here. A big inspiration is Roberto Duran, the man of steal with hands of steal. He’s just a dude; he’s gone up through so many weights.
I think he started off at super feather weight and ended up winning the world champion ship as a middle weight. He’s proper inspiration for me and my mate who is up on that wall over there, he’s my new inspiration he died just over a year ago now, and went through a hard time but since iv came back from training iv had him in my heart and seem to be going bigger and bigger.
Tell us about your current What are your dreams and ambitions? routine. I get up normally at about six o’clock in the morning; head off the pillow, sometimes. When I get up I normally drive to the nearest field and do sprints, or I run there depending on what I’ve got to do in the day. Come home have my breakfast, either go to uni or get on with my uni work, then around 6 or 7 o’clock I will come up here (the boxing club) with my dad or on my own or go to Crowhurst gym. Or come to the club and get some pads in, get some hard gaffing in the bags or do some sparring, well I usually have to travel to Brighton to spar, he’s the only person, but he’s still like a stone and a half heavier than me,
In the next two years I want to be an established pro boxer. I want to be boxing in the capital, London or want to be in America. Within the next five years I want to win the world title and I want to do it the right way, I want to do British, European, Common Wealth and then to the world title, I believe I can do it. I’ve been offered a contract before, but turned it down due to university, it wasn’t the right time. I want to win the world title and do big things and make Hastings apart of it.
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PHASE II and stuff the history Hastings skatepark started out as a few DIY ramps knocked together by the local skaters/BMX’ers in an old tennis court in White Rock Gardens in the late 1980’s… fast forward 20 plus years later and the local skaters and bmxers are still trying to do it for themselves. Campaigning and fundraising to get Hastings a great park, this has been a slow process and money is very thin on the ground hence why the park is being built in stages.
// The aim is to have a park that you can't grow out off but grow into.
Hastings used to have one of the premier vertical ramps in the whole of Europe but its life was cut short by a council that viewed it as a blot on the landscape and not a world class sports facility‌ This is what the campaign group has
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Phase 1 was the main bowl build, Phase 2 that is happening this summer is the new street section and we are already working on ways to fund phase 3, because we simply don’t have the funds to build everything in one go or please everybody’s taste but we hope the completed park will have something for everybody. The skatepark is dedicated to Richard ‘Boyley’ Ball, a local young rider that tragically had his life cut short. The park will be known as the Boyley
Park and there is a memorial piece of artwork going up with Phase 2. The park has two annual events at the end of summer, the Boyley Jam and the Battle of Hastings. Both these events attract people from all over the country which not only show cases the skatepark but the talents this country has produced in highly skilled riders and skateboarders. It’s going to be great to have more skatepark this year for both these events.
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