Because, dear readers, there are 3 lovely things you should be aware of. 1. Darwin Deez 's self-titled album is out on Lucky Number Music! A quirky, fun pop gem, do have a listen and order your copy here ! 2. Remember Planet Earth ? I talked about them a while ago when they gave out that Valentine's ep and was pretty excited to hear they'd be bringing out a single on the 12th of April. And I am in love with it. It's called Falling Into Love and you can [...]
Back in July we got an email from Marcello Velho (also known as Gaspar Lepage, his artist name) asking us to check out his artwork. I gladly did and really liked it. However, it got pushed forward a bit cause other things had to be posted first and before we knew it, it was September and we were taking a break until December. And I forgot all about it. But last month, I decided to make a list with all the people I wanted to blog about. And Marcello became priority! [...]
I stumbled upon this blog a couple of weeks ago. It is not your normal fashion blog, like I usually post, but this one is worth the exception. It is filled with pretty (very pretty!) pictures, which offer enough to inspire you. Other posts on the blog consist of youtube clips (the Smiths, the Sonics, the Cure,...) and sketches. Can't really say anything more, the pictures speak for themselves. Phara
Now my travelling plans have to be suspended to my great sadness I decided to make the best of my time in little Belgium and if there's one thing that makes Belgium a good place to go out, it is the Botanique in Brussels. The last couple of years they have had an impressive programme that never ceased to make the Neon girls scream enthusiastically. Going through the concert list yesterday it was no different. In May there will be another Les Nuits series which is almost too good to be true, but April certainly delivers the finest [...]
Gerlin mentioned before (in the post about Girls ), she was looking for a denim jacket. Well, I think the one featured below is quite perfect. With Spring approaching fast, it's time for (as I like to call them) in-between-seasons jackets. Trench coats and denim jackets being perfect examples. You can combine them with almost everything: a fun floral or navy dress, a skirt and a t-shirt, a blouse and some trousers,... the combinations are endless. Above you see a perfect example: a normal top, [...]
Alright then, second attempt. I HAD JUST PRETTY MUCH FINISHED THIS when my hand decided it was no good and pressed the wrong key and erased it all. My head switched to panic mode and I changed page not realising there was an undo button. Yes, I am a retard when it comes to computers/technology. You can stop making fun of me now. In this post I would like to discuss people I might or might not have shortly mentioned before that are - in my opinion - very talented and on top of that super lovely too. [...]
Finally, another style award! It took me some time but I'm glad to announce that this sixth award goes to.... Plastiscines ! I read about them in a Belgian magazine and it was absolutely the picture that drew my attention. These girls from France know how to dress. Their look can be described as high fashion meets vintage. It has the best from both worlds, being girly and tough at the same time. The items in their wardrobe are: blazers, skinny jeans, colourful shirts, oversized items, hats, [...]
Remember my post about Camden Market? Well, at the end it stated that I met this lovely musician Rob and that he gave me the EP from his band Yer Beauties. I felt it was about time to introduce them to you. He said: do you like rock'nroll? I said: Yes. While listening to their music on the Camden high street I knew I encountered something good. When you first listen to the EP Kids a Go Go, you immediately feel the energy and Rob's voice [...]
It's January the 30th and I find myself at the AB in Brussels. The place is packed cause tonight we're celebrating 10 years of Duyster, a renowned Belgian radioshow. On the bill are The Low Anthem , Isbells , Brown Bird , de Portables , Lou Barlow and Fanfarlo . I came here solely to catch the latter, as I've been a fan ever since Gisèle blogged about them early 2009. I am beyond excited that they're finally visiting Belgium but that enthusiasm is quickly tempered when I see the [...]
So, whilst finishing my Goody Bag post of last week, I kept thinking I'd forgot something but couldn't put my finger on what it was exactly. Yesterday I remembered: Not Squares! Not Squares are Irish, rhythmic and loud and make danceable post-punk. Because they are nice, generous and reasonable people they decided to give a song called Asylum out for free. How I know of all this? Well, I have Anthony of God Don't Like It (who puts on great shows - oh, if only I lived in London) [...]
Education is not everything. When Jonathan Boulet was 5 years old, his parents got him piano lessons. Little Jono however wasn't too fond of his teacher and climbed into the tallest tree and refused to climb back down until the teacher had left. But it didn't end his musical career. A good 15 years later Jonathan Boulet has released his debut album which he recorded entirely in his garage. Boulet didn't only record and produce the album himself, he also plays almost every single instrument. Who needs a piano anyway? [...]
While browsing amongst other blogs, I regularly saw pictures of this girl with a bowl haircut and amazing clothes. Recently, I discovered her blog: Calivintage . Her real name is Erin, she's from Oakland and she loves everyting vintage. Her outfit posts are very recognisable, cause most of them are taken on the same rooftop. On her blog, you can take a little peep into her life: from what inspires her to the fieldtrips she takes. Further, she also has an etsy shop , but currently they are [...]
Lots of stuff to put into the goody bag this week! I aptly named it the Spring goody bag since Spring seemed to have started earlier this week. Not anymore though, today was drizzly and cold, as ever. Anyway, onwards to more exciting things than the weather! 1. longtime favourites of mine Born Ruffians have just released a track from their forthcoming second album Say It for you to download for free. I really like it. It's still Born Ruffians, yet a bit different and [...]
Modcloth started with a girl collecting loads of vintage clothes. She loved to go to thrift stores and bought every item she liked, even when it didn't fit her. She would give it to a friend or re-use parts, like buttons. You can guess what an amount of clothes she must have collected over those years, so with the help of her boyfriend she started the website Modcloth. It grew over the years and now it's fully stocked with new and vintage wear. They sell the cutest dresses ever! Plus, there's so much to choose from. [...]
Apart from a good alliteration, the Beau Beau Market in Brussels is also a very nice event, taking this place this very weekend (19th and 20th of September). Back in the days when we just started Neon, I wrote a post about a similar event in Ghent ( read it here - oh what an amateur blogger I was...). Let me explain: Beau Beau wants to put young and creative people on the map and they do that by organising a market with people selling handmade stuff. There will be 70 artists in total [...]
noun 1. a frame on which clothes are hung to dry 2. a person excessively interested in fashion I browse the internet regularly to find new and interesting bloggers, but only occasionally I come across someone that really intrigues me. This time it's Rebecca from the blog The Clothes Horse . First up she's a barrel of inspiration. The way she combines the hundreds of dresses she owns with accesories, so amazing. You hardly see a dress twice. The [...]
This is long overdue. Found an email in our inbox from someone representing Crabwolf , an art collective of up and coming illustrators (based in Bournemouth) beginning of July. It is now the beginning of September. Sometimes things get a bit procrastinated at the Neon office (no, we don't actually have an office. Would be nice though, imagine us sitting in our offices at our neon coloured desks. Lovely.). Anyway, back to reality! It's kind of difficult for me to get started on this because all five of them make awesome work. I wouldn't know [...]
Let's say we move away from record labels, let's move away from the NME and yes, let us even leave London aside. If you ask me what's left, then I'll ask you where I shall start with pointing out all the fresh new talents that are waiting to steal the hearts of those who care to look across the boundaries. Let me prove my point with this week's recommendation. They're young, energetic and German, and they have pop songs that would fit perfectly on your iTunes. They are Use Your Fucking Headphones. We let them introduce themselves with [...]
... goes to FLORENCE Welch, from Florence & The Machine . First of all, she is an amazing performer. Her voice blows everyone away. When I first saw her (support act MGMT) I was truly amazed and knew she would get huge. Well, here we are today and she's getting all the attention she deserves. Mairead Nash (one half of the dj duo Queens of Noize) discovered her in a bathroom. Florence sang a song to her dressed in a men's costume. She must have made quite the impression cause Nash asked her to perform [...]
I admit, there has been shameless promotion for the Botanique on this blog since the beginning. It is the genuine love for this venue that makes us do these things, we are no promotion girls (this was once asked by a stranger on the train when we enthusiastically told him about it - he was going there too)! But the upcoming gigs for the next season are looking even better than normal. They have something for everyone and I just happen to have an eclectic taste so this means I will probably be camping there for [...]
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