#Music Monday: Fruits of Their Labor

Coincidently, a few of my favorite songs right now have something to do with fruit in the title. So for this Music Monday, I’m bringing you a fruit salad featuring BRANX, The Polish Ambassador and SOPHIE. All very different sounds:

1) There’s BRANX, who gets me funk stepping all around my living room.
2) Then we have The Polish Ambassador – he’s always there to put a smile on my face with his delicate beats.
3) Finally, SOPHIE’s ‘Lemonade,’ bass shakes my bones and interludes of some sort of Sailor Moon-esque sample makes me giggle. Very experimental, but worth the full listen.

Enjoy!

And for something a little different…

Model Ashley Smith and Nylo Bring Music and Fashion Together Again with RVCA for Fall 2014

RVCA Womens | Fall 2014 from RVCA on Vimeo.

RVCA debuts the Women’s Fall 2014 Campaign featuring RVCA Advocate Ashley Smith in yet another beautiful video lookbook featuring music by Nylo. Texas born model Smith has partnered with the lifestyle brand to deliver a series of signature capsule collections in select retailers worldwide.

Interestingly, Founder and President, PM Tenore’s intention from the very beginning has been to create a platform for RVCA, which combines art, music, fashion and a modern lifestyle in an original way. At the forefront of this vision has been RVCA’s Artist Network Program (ANP)-a venture established to showcase the talents of accomplished as well as unknown artists who inspire our generation and push the boundaries of creative excellence.

Shop the collection featured in the film at: https://www.rvca.com/b/post/rvca-womens-fall-2014-lookbook. And, stay connected with RVCA via Instagram at @RVCA_WOMENS

#Music Monday: Goldroom “Til Sunrise”

Two weeks ago Goldroom announced “Til Sunrise,” his first new original release since dropping “Embrace” in September of 2013. Featuring vocal contributions from Mammals, Goldroom finally reveals the track today after making the vocal stems from the track available for download to give fans the opportunity to “Premix” the song.

FYI – You might see different spellings of the song: “Til Sunrise” and “Till Sunrise.” Let’s take a quick spelling lesson, shall we? “Till” is like a cash register and “til” is short for the word until. However, when it comes to music… eh, we’ll let it slide 😉

Let me tell you… the track is spectacular! The soundcloud tags are spot on with #dreamwave, #chillwave and #daytimedisco and #chillwave. The whispery vocals and tropical sounds let you drift away to paradise.

One of my absolute favorite synth pop guys, Goldroom recently wrapped up the Verano tour, which featured a rebuilt live band with shows in LA, NYC and SF. AXS Music and Buzzbands LA had great things to say about the new live shows, with Vibe calling Goldroom a “mastermind producer” and writing that his music “feels like cruising down the 101 with the top down and zero cares in the world.”

Give it a listen! Thoughts?

Giveaway: SOL REPUBLIC Relays

            

Hey Readers! I’m teaming up with SOL REPUBLIC and giving away a free pair of Relays – color of your choice. Just comment below with your favorite song and your Twitter handle if you have one. I’ll pick the lucky winner at random next Wednesday, May, 21, 2014. Ready, Set, GO!

PRODUCT REVIEW

They’ve got great clarity and a nice bass for those workouts or traveling. And the shape of the ear pieces are like little buttons that fit right against your ear so they won’t fall out.

I’m also a big fan of using them in the office. If you have to grab something out of your drawer or bag while on a conference call, they won’t awkwardly fall out! Not sure if that happens to you, but it happens to me all. the. time.

You can find SOL REPUBLIC online here:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/SOLREPUBLIC
• Twitter: @SOLREPUBLIC
• Instagram: @SOLREPUBLIC

Good luck, readers!

Music Festival Must Haves: Top 10 Things to Pack

Many of you readers and PR folks have asked about whether or not I’d do a round-up on music festival must-haves. Well, the answer is yes! And so you know, these “must-haves” are all from off the top of my head – no PR pitches influenced this post. However, if you have any suggestions, let me know in the comments or by shooting me an email. There are more reviews to come around festival gear 🙂

Gym Gear: My #1 pick. This isn’t for working out at the local Palm Springs gym on your “down time” — it’s for jumping around at night when it’s a bit colder and you want to rock out without your dress flying up. Think about it, Coachella is a work out! And when the sun goes down, no one cares about your latest head-to-toe look. So, why not be comfortable and really enjoy yourself. Check out Nike for awesome printed leggings.

Ear Plugs: Use them during those heavy bass shows without blocking out all the noise.My favs are the Surefire EP4 Sonic Defender Ear Protection – your ears will thank you later.

Hair Powder: This is a top must-have for any and all festivals. Whether you are camping or in a hotel, you’ll need hair powder to freshen up your coif. I literally went four days without washing my hair and it still looked amaze – true story!

Sunglasses: I love fashionable sunglasses, but I hate losing expensive pairs. Check out Forever 21 for sunglasses that won’t break the bank.

Lotion with SPF: Stay tan without turning red by lathering up with SPF: once in the morning and afternoon.

Vaseline: It gets very dry in the summer and skin cracks, especially when you are baking in the desert sun. Make sure you are ready to face the heat with some jelly.

White Sharpie: Express yourself with face paint and tribal art. This pen is safe for skin and water and fade resistant. Get inspired on Pinterest here.

Mirror: Personally, I love to camp at festivals. However, I still love to get glammed up! Take a small stand-up mirror, so you can prop it up at camp before emerging from your tent as a beautiful butterfly 😉

Water Bottle: Have your water bottle in hand, in purse or tied onto your backpack at all times. You’ll want to stay hydrated 100% of the time. Love the Camelbak Groove – I use it every day.

Baby Wipes: OK, this is really only for the campers. At Coachella especially, there are VERY long shower lines and sometimes you just need to make sacrifices… Use a baby wipe, some water from your water bottle and you’re good to go.

#MusicMonday: East Bay Hustle by ScottyLib

For the past few years, my dear friend Scotty Liberatore has been bangin away on his MPC, pulling together old school sounds with East Coast beats. Now, I’m so proud to be able to feature his latest creation here on my blog today: East Bay Hustle.

Take a listen! He describes it as, “Maybe not the best beat for lyrics but the guitar is dirty. The sample is from an Ohio Players vinyl I bought for 50 cents at a flea market in Oakland.” He doesn’t need to be that modest – the track is easy on the ears 😉

Follow Scotty’s music and photography on Twitter here: @ScottyLib

INFOGRAPHIC: The Power of Music In Numbers

Music Monday: Tropical Eargasms

Happy Monday, Consuming PR readers! Today kicks off the first of many Music Monday posts. Every Monday, I’ll be sharing my top picks from the week(end) — songs that I’ve found myself, that friends and readers have shared, etc. This will be the place where I showcase music trends and artists to watch.

Today’s Music Monday wraps up a few songs that remind me of living in tropical paradise. Topical house, trop trap, trop step… you tell me which sub-genre 😉

http://soundcloud.com/shapeshifterlivenz/monarch-by-shapeshifter-opiuo

Remember, feel free to tweet me (@ConsumingPR)any tracks and you might just see them showcased here with a shoutout. Happy listening!

New Tunes: Viceroy Continues his Motto of “Summertime All The Time”

Looking for some music to play poolside in the afternoon this summer? Enjoy a few new hits from Viceroy, all promoted and free to download on Soundcloud!

And for the 90s kids out there… enjoy Montell Jordan remixed. This remix of Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” counts over 180K plays on Soundcloud and was given a shoutout by the R&B singer himself. Didn’t think they could do it, but it’s pretty catchy.

Want to learn more about Viceroy?

His “summertime, all the time” motto seep deep into both his original and remix catalog leaving a lush, tropical disco-house sound that is paralleled by no one. It’s this distinctive sound that has found Viceroy with features in nearly every publication including VICE Magazine, The Huffington Post, MTV, Nylon Magazine, Fresh New Tracks, Gotta Dance Dirty, All Things Go, This Song Is Sick, and many more.

In 2012, Viceroy released a slew of chart topping, well received singles, including the pop gems “Chase Us Around”, “While We’re In Love”, and the dance floor filling, “Only Takes”. On the remix front, Viceroy has worked with well established artists such as Maroon 5, Passion Pit, Two Door Cinema Club, Yelle, The Knocks, and St. Lucia. Already shaping up to be a momentous year for this remarkable producer, 2013 has seen Viceroy release “Dream Of Bombay” along with the next edition of his now infamous “Jet Life” remix series with a funk-filled rework of Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It”. Most recently, Viceroy has teamed up with New York City’s French Horn Rebellion on “FridayNights”, an all new original track featuring Robert Perlick-Molinari’s crooning vocals and ear-catching bouncing grooves.

With demand for his brand of dance music rising, Viceroy has brought his infectious sound to stages around the world – playing alongside such respected names such as Diplo, Theophilus London, Miami Horror, Oliver, and Treasure Fingers, while continuing to keep summer the only season in your upcoming forecast.

VICEROY UPCOMING TOUR DATES
June 6: Zetta Hotel, San Francisco, CA
June 8: Jubilee Festival, Los Angeles, CA
June 13: U St Music Hall, Washington, DC
June 14: Webster Hall, New York, NY
June 19: Black Box, Toronto Canada
June 30: Low Brau, Sacramento, CA
June 21: Bagatelle, Las Vegas, NV
July 4: Ivy Rooftop, San Diego, CA
July 6: Boatylicious, Long Beach, CA
July 27: Riverfront Park, Troy, NY

Trend Watch: Music Festival Style

Photo: Refinery29 SF Launch Party

Last Thursday, I attended the Refinery29 SF launch party and mingled with San Francisco’s fashionistas and ‘os. A few days before the event, I had my usual mini panic attack (like most girls do before an event) and remembered coming across the cutest dress from a recent email sent over by A|X Armani Exchange about their event at Coachella.

Only a few days before the Refinery29 SF launch party, I raced over to the store and bought the Flutter Sleeve Mini Dress by A|X Armani Exchange that caught my eye while going through my inbox. Saved!  All in all, it was an awesome night and the dress was perfect for the party.

Wondering if there are any other fun ways to wear the dress? Check out Vanessa Hudgens below as she belted the dress and slouched it down below her shoulders for a more casual look.

Find even more casual “music festival style” below on celebs like Penn Badgley, Kellan Lutz, Ian Somerhalder, Jamie Chung, Nina Dobrev, Shiloh Fernandez, Heather Hemmens, Jessica Stroup, Matt Barr, Taryn Manning, Evan Ross and Marielle Jaffe.

They all showed off their best festival fashion in Armani Exchange last month in Indio, CA, throughout Coachella’s countless shows and soirees.

And on Saturday, April 16, A|X Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine hosted the second annual NEON CARNIVAL in Indio, CA. When they weren’t hitting the dance floor, guests enjoyed carnival games and rides like bumper cars, kite runners and slides, and noshed on old-school carnival snacks. Also featured at the festivities: Case–Mate provided a photo booth for guests to snap shots and capture the memories as they were displayed on the hangar wall.  5Gum dished out treats for guests to enjoy while Jose Cuervo Platino and Ciroc Vodka kept the soiree alive well into the morning hours with each of their signature cocktails.

Sounds like a fun time and a great way to bring fashion and music together through timely events! Check out all the style below and tell me what do you think of this trend! How would you “rock” it?

Armani Exchange Music Festival Style

All items above are available at Armani Exchage Stores and online at www.armaniexchange.com.

GET THE LOOKS: Vanessa Hudgens: Flutter Sleeve Mini Dress; Heather Hemmens: Jungle Burnout Shirt; Jamie Chung: Sheer Rouched Jacket; Nina Dobrev: Bahama Print Maxi Dress; Marielle Jaffe: Pieced Bikini; Heather Hemmens: Quilted Cross Body Bag; Jamie Chung: 20th Beaded Shift Dress; Jessica Stroup: Metallic Bandeau Mini; Shiloh Fernandez: Hooded Linen Shirt; Kellan Lutz: Dark Wash T-Shirt; Penn Badgley: Space Stripe Henley; Penn Badgley: Yarn Stripe Henley; Kellan Lutz: Straw Fedora; Penn Badgley: Linen Utility Shirt; Solar Remix Sunglasses.

**Photo Credit: StarTraks Photo

**Kellan Kutz Photo Credit: Zimbio **Penn Badgley Photo Credit: WENN Photos