focused music news for week 28 : July 10th to 16th 2011

July 12 – Claus Larsen’s other project Klutæ (not Læther Strip) is out with a new album, Electro Punks Unite, on WTII Records. I remember in the mid 90s running around in circles, filled with teenage angst listening to early Klutæ. This new album still has that classic EBM energy, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and powerful vocals that tuned me into an adrenalin hyped monkey.

Check out the new video (it is one of the slower songs).

July 12 - Remember Juno Reactor?  Metropolis Records is releasing Inside the Reactor which is a remix album of classic Juno Reactor tracks. Now I know that remix albums don’t really get too many people all bonkers and the real news is that Juno Reactor is almost done with a NEW album expected to be released this fall! YAY! In the meantime dig up all your old records and purchase this new remix album in anticipation. Also next time you hear “God is God” at the club think about how that track came out in 1997, there is so much more out there and hopeful in the fall there will be that much more.

For a little flash back, check out the classic “God is God” video HERE.

- Mike

Visual, creative, style, fashion : inspiration.

photographer : Liz Besanson
makeup artist, hair stylist, and fashion stylist : Liz Besanson
model : Zui aka Lauren Watts

Jennifer Link :
Summer is the perfect time for bold, bright, primary colors, don’t be afraid of them, use them as tools.  A little bit southern belle, 80s WASP, and flamenco dancer, this look stands out but uses pieces in traditional styles as a base to support the color.  The pattern, multi-colored skirt is highlighted but kept from being overwhelming with solid color garments and accessories.  The bold socialite can make her way through the city and the scene in her own way, with her own style.

Lucy B Lingerie’s Ava Swimsuit

image source lucyb.com

Lucy B Vintage Inspired Lingerie has taken my love for vintage lace and 1950s styled swimsuits and has meshed them together in the Ava Swimsuit. The glorious swimsuit has removable straps, supportive boning, and a padded sweetheart bust line. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sunbathing at the beach, this suit will make you feel and look like a Hollywood starlet.

The Ava Swimsuit by Lucy B Vintage Inspired Lingerie is available online at www.lucyb.com.

- Meagan