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Sunday, February 6, 2011

The drifter and the gypsy

See drastic distractions page for full size and more.




Artwork I created this weekend. A composition crated using photoshop. Inspired by Advanced photoshop magazine.

Model Image: http://elandria.deviantart.com/art/Creeping-Tears-077-132020838*
Any commercial usage must be negotiated with the model Elandria herself

Thursday, February 3, 2011

MIX TAPE 2.0


Download the new mix tape here:

Track list:
1. Brooke Fraser- Something in the water
2. Francesqa- Hopeful
3. Broken bells- Vaporize
4. A day to remember- All I want
5. Architects- Learn to live
6. Caesars Rome- High on the nines
7. Circa survive- Get out
8. Broken bells- The ghost inside
9. A day to remember- This is the house that doubt built
10. Circa survive- I felt free
11. My chemical romance- Planetary(GO)
12. Pendulum- Crush
13. A day to remember- All signs point to Lauderdale
14. Pendulum- The island pt.1 (dawn)
15. Brooke Fraser- Crows and locusts
16. Caesars Rome- Finding waves
17. Circa survive- Spirit of the stairwell
18. Pendulum- The island pt. 2 (dusk)
19. Architects- Day in day out (big chocolate remix)
20. My chemical romance- Summertime
21. Pendulum- Witchcraft
22. Anthony Ruptak- The flight of the moth
23. Canterbury- Gloria
24. LIGHTS- My boots (acoustic)
25. Nico Stai- One October song
26. We are the ocean- What it feels like


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INDIE MIX TAPE

Indie kids folkin around



A mixtape of indie and folk songs. Download for free here
http://www.mediafire.com/?m5g8kvs35owod

Track list:
1. Blind pilot- Oviedo
2. The temper trap- Fader
3. The dear and the headlights- I'm not crying, you're not crying are you?
4. Broken bells- The high road
5. Bon iver- Blood bank
6. The honorary title- Thin layer
7. Cage the elephant- Ain't no rest for the wicked
8. Metric- Satellite mind
9. Cage the elephant- Back against the wall
10. The veils- Nux vomica
11. Two door cinema club- What you know
12. Death cab for cutie- What Sarah said
13. Hellogoodbye- Would it kill you?
14. The killers- Glamorous indie rock and roll
15. Aaron Wright- Song for the waiting
16. MGMT- Electric feel
17. Irving- I want to love you in my room
18. J. Tilman- Jame's blues
19. Angus & Julia stone- Jewels and gold
20. Frightened rabbit- Poke


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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

They are paramore


Paramore may be left with only 3 of the 5 members after the departure of brother Zac (drummer) and Josh (lead guitar) Farro but they are still Paramore and will continue to make music. The band posted on their website that "Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday. None of us were really shocked. For the last year it hasn't seemed as if they wanted to be around anymore. We want Josh and Zac to do something that makes them happy and if that isn't here with us, then we support them finding happiness elsewhere. But we never for a second thought about leaving any of this behind."


Only the future can tell what will become of Paramore in the future, they're starting 2011 off with a tour of South America. According to the band they are far from over but we will see what this amazing young band will bring us after this huge change.

Gallery update and new page @drastic distractions


LIGHTS MY BOOTS ACOUSTIC FREE DOWNLOAD


Liked my boots? check out this free acoustic version by LIGHTS... click on the link on her facebook page for a free gift from LIGHTS.

http://www.facebook.com/lights?v=app_10339498918

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Rescue me




The new single by You me at six feat. Chiddy

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Dan mumford

This is the work of Illustrator, designer, screen printer and artist Dan Mumford. He has done work for bands such as Architects, Miss may I, The deftones, Gallows, Protest the hero, Young guns and many more. He designs cover art, prints and has recently started his own clothing line featuring shirts with his original designs. Check him out at www.dan-mumford.com








Monday, January 24, 2011

Hardcore meets Dubstep


Lately it's been trending for post-hardcore, hardcore and metalcore bands to incorporate Dubstep in their music. Being a fan of both Dubstep and hardcore this collaboration seemed only natural but many might say that these genres should not mix although I don't agree I will say that I think it's mixture that should be handled very carefully, If not well you'll end up sounding like brokeNCYDE and nobody wants to hear that.

I first noticed the wobblebass, dirty basslines and bassdrop ,all known typically to dubstep, coming from bands like Woe, is me, I see stars and Abandon all ships. The mixture of basslines with heavy swelling guitars, pounding drums, clean vocals and of course screaming vocals is something that shouldn't work... but surprisingly it does. I know that this may not be every one's cup of tea but keep an open mind and see for yourself.


Check out these tracks:

1. Attack! Attack! (US) - Smokahontas

2. Abandon all ships- Geeving

3. Woe, is me- Desolate [the conductor] and Mannequin religion

4. Breath Carolina- Down (jay Sean cover)

5. I see stars- End of the world party

6. The world alive- Like father like son

7. D.R.U.G.S- Mr. Owl ate my metal worm

8. Bring me the horizon- the sadness never ends (skrillex remix) & sleep with one eye open (tek-one remix)

9. Enter shakari- Havoc B

10. Asking Alexandria- A single moment of sincerity (Bare remix)

11. Architects- Day in day out (big chocolate remix)

Attack! Attack!- Smokahontas


Sunday, January 23, 2011

The ballad of mona lisa

The ballad of mona lisa the new song off the forth coming third studio album of las Vegas alternative rockers Panic! At The disco. Panic may have disappeared for awhile but they're back and as good as ever. This track is catchy and well constructed. In true P!ATD style the chorus is infectious and gets your head bobbing and your feet tapping. Brendon Uries' voice is easy on the ears but also carries the song perfectly. A really good tracking setting the bar high for their new album Out March 29th.

download here for free:

http://www.mediafire.com/?mvg4qou4ofa6unn

Pendulum Crush official music video

Friday, January 21, 2011



1. Light's new album

Not much is known about Lights Poxleitners' new musical endeavour other than her single My boots which was released in October 2010 and something the artist calls lightstep... which should be very interesting. Lights said on her twitter that the second full length album will hopefully be released by April 2011 and she is currently in studio writing songs and working in the album.


2. We are the ocean new album
Post-hardcore rockers from London are set to release their second full length studio album in April/May 2011.
They released a single ,on the 4th of January off the new album, called "What it feels like" which is available for free
download on their website http://www.wearetheocean.co.uk/


3. There for tomorrow new album

Florida pop punk band There for tomorrow will be releasing their third studio album mid-2011. The band has said the album will sound "bad in the best ways possible". The album will include 13 new tracks, all of which were written in a month.





4. You me at six new album

You me at six have announced that they are in the process of recording a new album which will be released in September 2011. They have recently released a new single with Chiddy Bang called rescue me. According to rock sound magazine their second album set the pace for 2010 but for lead singer Josh Franceschi said 2010 was only the beginning.







5. Rise Against end game

On 24 September 2010 Rise Against began recording their sixth studio album End Game. The lyrics on this album are related to real world events such as hurricane Katrina and the deep water horizon oil spill. The first single of the album "Help is on the way" was released on 7 January 2011 and the album will be released on the 5th of march 2011.






6. Architects The here and now

I know I've already reviewed this one, but lets just be honest 2011 wouldn't be epic with out this album. The architects fourth studio album will be out 24 January 2011. Listen to it so long on their official myspace page. This gem is a must have.







7. Panic at the disco return
Their line-up may have changed since their last album but alternative rockers panic at the disco are back with their third studio album Vices and Virtues will be released everywhere on the 29th of March 2011. The first single off the album, "The ballad of Mona Lisa" will be released on the 1st of February 2011. A clip of the single can be heard on their website http://www.panicatthedisco.com/


8. D.R.U.G.S Debut album

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows is the new American post-hardcore group will be releasing their debut album on the 22nd of February 2011. The band consists of vocalist Craig Owens (ex-Chiodos), drummer Aaron Stern (Matchbook Romance), guitarist/vocalist Nick Martin (Underminded), guitarist/vocalist Matt Good (From First to Last), and bassist Adam Russell (Story of the Year). They have released three songs for download, "If you think this song is about you, it probably is", "Mr. Owl ate my metal worm" and "sex life". You can check them out at http://www.thisisdrugs.com/





9. Blink 182 is finally back

In 2009 blink 182 announced at the Grammy's that they were reuniting and now a whole 2 years later it seems a new album is finally about to hit us. The band stated that they've been working on their new album since 2008 and that it's set for release in April/May 2011. A single "up all night" has been announced for the forthcoming album. Blink 182... are they back for good? I hope so.


10. Let's get it debut album

Pop-club-rock band from Ohio, Let's Get it, release their debut album in 2011. If you haven't heard of them do yourself a favour and download their EP Digital Spaces. I've been waiting for more from them for awhile now. Check out their song "Duck, Duck, Grey goose" and their song "Down to us" featured on fearless records 'Tis the season to be fearless. Not much is known about their album but they announced on twitter that it will be out early 2011.



Architects- The here and now

The 24th of January 2011, 3 days from now the highly anticipated fourth studio album from UK ban the Architects will be officially released. The entire album is available for listening on there myspace page www.myspace.com/architectsuk and after just one listen I was hooked. The album is beautifully constructed into the perfect balance of gut-wrenching metalcore with a twist of post-hardcore thrown in. With pulsing drums, intense guitar riffs and a clear well produced sound each song is epic in its own way and the album offers variety from anthems like "Learn to live" and "Day in Day out" to the slower heartbreaking master-piece "An open letter to myself". The name The here and now was taken from the first single "Day in Day out" which was released in September 2010 along with a music video for the single which was released in November 2010. The album consists of ten new, original tracks as well as a dubstep remix of "Day in Day out" by Big chocolate. Do yourself a favour and get your hands on this album, its 44 minutes of pure metalcore awesomeness.


Learn to live and An open letter to myself



architectsuk by Polaroids

Friday, December 31, 2010

Gallery



Wise words by lights:

"It’s neat when life subtly presents you with tips on how to live it. I think these hints are bursting around us and flaying out from under our feet all the time. It’s just a matter of noticing and deciphering them. Today I noticed one of them.

I was on the chairlift with my [rad] parents watching a snow-decked, very ambitious dude tackle a neck-breakingly steep hill acne’d with moguls (yes, I turned acne into a verb and breaking into an adverb…let’s call it creative license). He was cruising with grace in and around the big lumps of snow. I said to my dad, “man, you gotta think fast to do that,” and he said “yup, you gotta always watch the ground in front of you while maintaining focus on what’s ahead.” He was half joking-half serious but it suddenly made so much sense.

At once I noticed the little flush of cockiness that had been increasingly consuming me over the course of the day as a result of not having wiped hard (yet) all season. A solid bail can take a lot out of you, some of which can include oxygen, blood, spit, skin, bits of your board, and most importantly, confidence. But there I sat, confidence [and body] intact, wondering what I’d done differently this time around.

I’ve learned a lot since last snowboarding season. This year has brought me bouts of both success and disappointment , friendships and lack there-of, on tour and off tour, love and loss, plans and disarray, ambition and procrastination. Like every year, I’ve learned that much more about a suitable way to tackle my life. One particular thing I learned over the course of 2010 is that life is not going to run away on you. I have spent so much of my time looking ahead, aiming and shooting and racing and running and not enough time on the obstacles right in front of me. At the end of the day, those are what will knock you over and stop you from getting to those extraordinary things in the distance.

Somewhere along the way I stored that little tidbit of wisdom in my mind and started applying it to everything, even snowboarding. I’ve been eating-shit less because I am not constantly plotting how I am going to hit that jump way up there, or what part of the lift-line I’m going to glide into, or how fast I can zip cruelly by that 9-year old beginner skier like I used to. I am watching the ground in front of me, thinking quickly but carefully while still maintaining that focus on what’s up ahead (Dr. Leo Marvin would call it “Baby Steps”). It’s kind of a perfect balance, one that I’m still perfecting. One that will make life a lot easier I think. Not just on the sides of mountains.

I guess long story short: if you know your ambitions, can envision what you want and remember that every step and obstacle, small or great, quick or long-lasting, is going to lead you there, you’re already on your way. And with a lot less eating of shit."

2011 here we come.

- Lights.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Sunday, December 19, 2010


Skrillex
Scary monsters, nice sprites

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Two of my favourite things taking photos and the beach

Ocean

My cousin


Australian dog





Stilbaai beach




Friday, December 10, 2010


Download my mixtape here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?9gqududbtevex
track list:

1. Emarosa- a toast to the future kids
2. Jonny craig- I still feel her pt.III
3. Emarosa- share the sunshine young blood
4. Pendulum- watercolour
5. Emarosa- the truth hurts while laying on your back
6. Lights- the listening
7. Pendulum- set me on fire
8. Bring me the horizon- don't go Ft. Lights
9. Emarosa- live it. love it. lust it
10. Pendulum- crush
11. Skrillex- With your friends (long drive)
12. Two door cinema- What you know
13. Deadmau5- Strobe
14. Jonny craig- children of divorce
15. Lights- Face up
16. Lights- Lions
17. Lights- Quiet
18. All time low- Merry Christmas, kiss my ass
19. Christina Perri- Jar of hearts
20. D.R.U.G.S- If you think this song is about you, It probably is
21. Rusko- Mr. Muscle
22. Lights- My boots
23. Sonny Moore- Father said (dub step remix)
24. Tek-one- broken string


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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

DOWNLOAD


LIGHTS- my boots free download

http://www.mediafire.com/?6u8odbczzuvsv4b


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Monday, December 6, 2010

JONNY CRAIG


This man goes against the saying "a jack of all trades but a master of none" Jonny craig is a jack of all trades but everything he takes on is a masterpiece. Born in 1986 Jonny Craig is yet another incredible Canadian musician, he is a singer-songwriter, musician and music manager and has worked with several different genres including R&B, hip hop, pop rock, post hardcore, alternative rock and acoustic. He started off singing in a children's gospel choir and In 2002 he joined pop rock band Ghost runner on third, he soon left the band to join Dance Gavin Dance and was featured on their debut album Downtown battle mountain. He left Dance Gavin Dance in 2007 and joined post hardcore band Emarosa and has been lead vocalist since. In 2008 Craig worked along side members of Chiodos, Pierce the veil, cinematic sunrise, the receiving end of sirens and undermined to form the temporary side project post-hardcore super group Isles and Glaciers who released an EP, The hearts of lonely people, in 2010. He has collaborated with many artists including Mike Fuentes A.K.A Mikeywhiskeyhands and was featured Sex, drugs and whiskeyhands and This ain't a game where he was credited as Dr. Craig.

Jonny craig has a beautiful and soulful voice that often makes him outshine his fellow band members. He released a solo album in 2009 called A dream is a question you don't know how to answer. Jonny craig is a talented musician and singer and has a bright future ahead if him.

DOWNLOAD:
Jonnny craig- children of divorce (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S4OPI5G8 )

Emarosa- A toast to the future kids (http://www.mediafire.com/?dow1tmygmwd )