We had the chance to catch up with San Francisco native, currently blowing-up under the artist name: Wallpaper., aka Ricky Reed, and his answers fit the swag that he showcases in his music video #STUPiDFACEDD. We discovered Reed’s music when in search of new music late one Friday night / Saturday morning. You know, when you’re bored with everything you have at the moment, and you’re in search of some new music to inspire you and brighten up your mood? That’s what we got when we heard the #STUPiDFACEDD track, only to discover that same night that the song has an awesome video to go along with it. Like most successful musicians, Reed has been working on music since his teen years and younger, and it shows. We’re going to see a big break-out by Wallpaper. in the months to come. It’s going to be awesome.

hipsterwave How’d you come up with your artist name and what does it mean?

Wallpaper. Pop music is Wallpaper. It’s window dressings and linoleum tile floor. Doesn’t REALLY mean anything to us as a people. Tryin 2 fuck with that.

hipsterwave When did you start working with music?

Wallpaper. Music started working on me when I was real little. Playing piano when I was like 8, 9 years old? Got into punk rock in middle school, and as soon as I started caring abt meeting girls, Wallpaper was born.

hipsterwave Who are some of your favorite musicians?

Wallpaper. Sly Stone, George Clinton, Snoop Dogg, Paul Simon, Digital Underground, Yes, Steve Reich

hipsterwave What’s something crazy that happened to you at a show?
I get that question a lot. How about a twist on the typical answer. This one time, a super famous celebrity DID NOT show up at one of our shows in LA. He DID NOT get super wasted and talk my ear off after the show. He then DID NOT have sex with a bartender in the public bathroom while I was peeing in the urinal. After that, he also DID NOT ask me for drugs and money before I bolted out. Weird scene.

hipsterwave What’s your favorite drink?

Wallpaper. Horchata. Or Jameson. Or Four Loko. Or homemade limeade. I like Capri Sun too.

hipsterwave Pretty good idea–putting a hashtag before the name of your new EP #STUPiDFACEDD. What are your thoughts on Twitter and the social networking explosion?

Wallpaper. Twitter is rad. Communication genius device. From helping people say dumb things while they taking shits to assisting political revolutions around the world u JUST CANT FUCK WITH IT.

hipsterwave If you could work on a track with any artist, who would it be?

Wallpaper. Living, Snoop D-O Double G. Dead, Edward Gorey. Wait, is he alive or dead?

hipsterwave How did you meet Arjun Singh?
I was in a very dark place.

hipsterwave What’s the best part about performing?

Wallpaper. Seeing people smile. High fiving. Being loud.

hipsterwave How has your life changed as your music has blown-up and you’ve seen more fame?

Wallpaper. I can’t tell. For me I been steady grinding as a musician in one way or another since I was like 16. It’s all a steady incline for me. Maybe I been famous since I was a little kid. I might be the star of the Truman show.

So I just discovered Kreayshawn’s video for Gucci, Gucci, which she posted to youtube about 3 weeks ago and it has already received over 2.7 million views. The video was directed by Joseph Zentil of Strange Customs and features Jasper Dolphin and Left Brain of Odd Future. Self described as a Cinematographer / Editor / Rap beast / Screw head / Pot smoker / Oakland representer / Pixel Fantasy / Bitch snatcher / young rill on her website kreayshawn.tumblr.com, Kreayshawn has already made a name for herself in the Oakland hip-hop scene with her partners Lil B and V-Nasty as part of the White Girl Mob.

She released a loopy mixtape called Kittys x Choppas last year and recently signed a record deal with Columbia Records, who are getting set to release her already recorded tracks and make a “more composed” album.

The Lightning In a Bottle Festival presented by The Do Lab just finished, and we got a bunch of photos from the event. There was as much eye candy as there was ear candy. Speaking, of course, about the attire people were wearing. Videos from the event that overlap the period some of the photography was taken are forthcoming.

So, summer is finally here, which means that it is time to update your summer wardrobe again. I have been reading a lot of different fashion blogs lately to get different opinions on what the trends for this summer will be.

The first trend that I am going to mention is kimonos. While kimonos are not always practical as outdoor wear, they make a perfect swimsuit coverup, or at home lounging dress. They are also lightweight and colorful, which is perfect for summer. Personally, I really like short-length kimonos because they are a little more modern than the traditional, ankle-length ones.

The next trend that I kept seeing is retro sunglasses. Whether they be cat-eye glasses, aviators, or ray bans all of the sunglass styles this season have been seen before. I have noticed that all of the sunglasses are a bit on the traditional side, unlike the neon ray bans and bug eye glasses that were super popular like 2 years ago.

Since the laying by the beach or at the pool is a big summertime activity, it is fitting that floppy hats are very popular again this summer. Also, wearing all white by the pool seems to be very popular, whether it be a white bikini, or an all white cover up. White will definitely accentuate your new summer tan.

And don’t forget to accessorize this summer because nothing looks better than gold jewelry with a tan.

Song Parker hates.

ParkNasty is here.

Girl Talk – Triple Double

Everyone had fun “walking the dog,” or going out to have some Newcastle Brown Ale on Wednesday. It was nice to be able to have some beers in good company at Alex’s Bar.

If you’re a fan of the HBO series True Blood, Alex’s is actually the set for the vampire bar “Fangtasia” in the show. No blood-sucking went down at the tasting though.

Alex’s had an intimate feel for the night, even though we didn’t max out its spacious (almost 200) occupancy. The music selection there is also pretty luscious.

At any rate, Newcastle is especially delicious when on tap. As we mentioned in our post about the Newcastle DraughtKeg, tapped is the way to go whatever the beverage. Some people at the event admitted they’re not even really beer fans, let alone darker ales, but wound up enjoying the chance to walk the dog regardless. It’s all about expanding your taste horizons. Bottoms up baby!

We had the chance to get up close and personal with Jimmy Edgar on his Perfexxxion tour in LA. It was loads of fun. Probably a bit too much.

Edgar’s show was spectacular and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves as the house was torn down. Nothing but the best would’ve been expected from such an experienced electronic music artist.

We also got to make the acquaintance of the charismatic Miles Devin and Porcelain. Devin is an artist, nightlife personality, and fashion blogger. Porcelain is a musician in the genres of electro / industrial / pop. Always good to meet up-and-coming people out at shows.

Fantastic performances were also seen by Lil’ Kenny and the $hebangs as well as Louisahhh!!!.

The Central S.A.P.C. is an intimate venue in Santa Monica. The show had almost a fashion-show vibe more than that of an electronic music event. Pretty glad that to have made it out.

Photos from the show follow.

One of our readers, Erin, decided to dress up as Kermit the Frog and submit her outfit. No prince necessary.

P.S. Erin’s outfit totally beats that hack of an attempt by Lady Gaga. Sorry Gaga.

Adam Lambert, the often-controversial rocker from American Idol has a 6-page photo spread on Flaunt #108. Thanks to The Confluence for the hook-up!

If you like to read your music videos, here’s a video that makes sense of the “Be Stupid” Diesel ads. The clip features “Honeytrap” from We Have Band.

We had a lot of fun last week going out to see a B.E.A.R. showcase at Jimmy’s Lounge in Hollywood. We didn’t get to see the whole show, but everything we heard was great. Would you expect any less from The Briefcase Rockers though? The crowd was an interesting mix at the show and the music that B.E.A.R. pushes is unique. We said it before and we’ll say it again: everything we’ve heard from The Briefcase Rockers is music worth listening to.

We got six video clips of the show (after the photos), two of Juan Huevos–who came all the way from North Carolina to make it out to the show–and four of ERAs. It was too bad that we couldn’t get more, but that’s all spilled milk now.

On Juan Huevos, we think he is a dope live MC and his performance was get-up and kept the crowd locked-in. Bringing a cover of Avril Lavigne, and getting half-naked towards the end of his show, it’s a performance we’ll never forget. However, we like Juan Huevos’ flows and instrumentals and find his style exciting even without the show and dance. Huevos’ is upbeat and different. Good things.

People like a good show, but if there’s not substance to the music, you could put on the best show in the hottest venue out there and it would be like eating a burnt grilled cheese sandwich at a five star restaurant.

Nathaniel Eras, or ERAS, really rocked out as well. Twiddling knobs and having fun while he played, things stayed engaging. Even though more abstract, glitchier music and melodies are more of an acquired taste, if you spend much time on the site you’ve probably noticed that we love experimental music in general and especially where technology and music meet. ERAS had a high-tech gadget-driven sound that we always enjoy hearing like sipping on a unique-flavored foreign drink.

At any rate, the show was hot. The videos are a bit dark and aren’t the best representation of what the show was like, especially since we didn’t manage to record all of the artists that performed, but that’s why you have to go out to these events for yourselves. We look forward to future shows from B.E.A.R.: rock, rock on.

Love the 3.25 floppy disk wallpaper. Every home should have one of those. Sort of?

And, here’s just a new variant of what we think you were really thinking.

Scott Herren:

Note the sticker obscuring the Apple logo on his laptop. How many people do you know who do that?

So, Scott Herren is now releasing music under three monikers: Prefuse 73, Savath Y Savalas and his latest project with Zach Hill, called Diamond Watch Wrists. All three tracks are continuing the Prefuse 73 pattern of straying from his original style to more rock influenced tracks with breathy vocals and mellow beats. Of course, Herren has released plenty of laidback tracks in the past, but he seems to be following a trend with his music for the past couple years.

At any rate, on with the music.

First off, our favorite track, from the Savath Y Savalas project, entitled “La Llama:”

Next is more in line with the Prefuse 73 we know, and why wouldn’t it be–given that it’s released under the Prefuse 73 artist name–although still new and different compared to older Prefuse stuff.
“Preparations Kids Choir (album version):”

And last, but not least, is from Herren’s latest project. We’re sure that people are bound to like this, but it’s just less up our alley since it’s so different from the Prefuse 73 we know. Of course, Diamond Watch Wrists could certainly start to grow on us.
Diamond Watch Wrists (Prefuse 73 + Zach Hill) – “Onward Push Me Out:”

Download.

Here are some press releases for all you devoted Prefuse fans.

DIAMOND WATCH WRISTS TO RELEASE DEBUT ICE CAPPED AT BOTH ENDS ON WARP THIS APRIL

SAVATH AND SAVALAS – LLAMA (STONES THROW)

Prefuse 73 Everything She Touched Turned Ampexian & Diamond Watch Wrists Ice Capped At Both Ends (Warp)

So, what better day of the year to set off your craziest hipster fashions than on Halloween?

These are friends of Lazer Sword.

It’s New Look! Formerly “Jungle Talk,” here we have yet another project with interesting electronic instrumentals and poppy soulful vocals.

“Everything:”

Jimmy Edgar helped with the production of the track by New Look, entitled “Function of Your Love:”

In addition to writing the instrumentals, Edgar lent some vocals as well.

Live at Thugs & Hugs, The Legion, London, on 21st Feb 2009 :

“Make It Over:”

“So Real:”

As heard in the Machinedrum / Theophilus London mixtape “Jam!” The New Look track, “Future Times:”

Download: Function of Your Love SINGLE

Download: How’s My Hair EP