still alive

I know I've been MIA, but I am still recovering from Chicago (Lollapalooza and hanging with friends), going to St. Louis twice (JEFF the brotherhood and Dum Dum Girls) and I have spent my three days back at home trying to catch up on sleep, working on photos (on my broken laptop, which has been SO much fun), all while still working at my day job. Exhausted is an understatement. Although, Chicago was rather stressful, I am glad I got to catch up with as many people as I could and for those I didn't get to see, I'll be back soon. 

Tomorrow I am off to Omaha for Maha Festival to see my mates of Dum Dum Girls and Delta Spirit play. Should be fun. 

Anyways, here is a preview of photos to come soon (btw, these are all mobile photos, taken and edited on my phone). I can't wait to share my proper photographs with everyone very soon. 

I feel I'll never get tired of seeing JEFF the brotherhood play. Just too fucking good. 

Malia warming up before taking stage at Lollapalooza. 

Jules just looking like a badass as usual.

more updates to come.

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hypnotic mind

I have a feeling JEFF's new album Hypnotic Nights is going to be in constant rotation for everyone this summer. There is nothing I can say about this band that I haven't already said in the past. Love these dudes.

summer vibes


"sixpack"

"bummer"

(from We Are The Champions)

Hypnotic Nights comes out July 17th! Get itttt! 

music mix the bourgeoisie and the rebel

I can't stop listening to these artists at the moment, all albums are currently in heavy rotation...some may induce lots of spastic movement, hair whipping, and/or gyrating whilst listening...

Friendly Fires

I want to Ed to be my dance partner.

Friendly Fires - Live Those Days Tonight by Posh Magazine

Metronomy

Can't wait to see them next month with Class Actress!! Finallyyyyy!

Metronomy - Corinne by PeaceBlind

Trophy Wife

Trophy Wife - Microlite by SarahAnorak

JEFF The Brotherhood

holy shit their new album is so good. everyone else should just give up...

photo source

Theophilus London

Theophilus London "Blindfolded" by jimmyedgar

Black Lips

Black Lips - Modern Art by Biz 3 Publicity

Blood Orange

Why is Dev so awesome?

Blood Orange - Dinner by DominoRecordCo

Chad Valley

this is summer

Chad Valley - Ensoniq Funk by 1FTP

Arctic Monkeys (duh!)

Arctic Monkeys - 'Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair by leandroncampos

Foals (an even a bigger duh!)

If JEFF doesn't make you want to give up music then Foals will. Have you seen these guys live?

In the words of Mia Wallace...

"I said goddamn. Goddamn. Goddamn..."

Black Gold by Foals by noofficialmusic

it's going to be another heavy day

hell yesss!

(NOTE: you can buy them at their shows now!)

trying to colour in between the dotted lines

Soooo, I am taking another hiatus. There is so much to do and so little time and I really need to focus and get organized. If you need to contact me you can:

1. Email me/Facebook me

2. Call me old fashion, but there is this thing called a phone that you can use as well, just dial hell and I'll answer

3. Send a pigeon carrier, preferably named Mordeci

So I am going to give a scattered rundown of what's going on in the shit storm that is the world of Patrice. You know, projects, what I'm reading, watching, listening to, and other vibezzz. Get your reading glasses on, because this is going to be a long post. I think I am going to break it down into two posts since there is SO MUCH random shit going on and I've been getting nostalgic on things, you know how it goes...

Recently, I did an interview with Turbo Fruits for Popwreckoning (which I am now contributing to.)

photo by: me

It was interesting to say the least. I was quite nervous, being that it was my first proper interview with a band. The band were troopers answering my bizarre questions. You can read the edited down version on Popwreckoning. Later, I'll post the things that were to risque to include in the interview. I'll post it tomorrow, so I guess my hiatus doesn't begin until Sunday...

JEFF the brotherhood's 7" Mellow Out is now available on iTunes and you can order the vinyl online as well (psssst, get the glow in the dark one, duhhh.)

They are using my one of my photos as the cover.

photo by: me

And isn't it genius that Beach Fossils are all wearing Lady GaGa shirts? I know I had a laugh. You can read my review of their show in Lawrence, KS on Popwreckoning.

photo by: me

Next week, I have the pleasure of interviewing and photographing the lovely boys of of Tokyo Police Club. I feel so nostalgic about this band. The days of X's on your hands from being underage and sneaking into 21+ venues. 2007 seems like ages ago when I first saw them with Cold War Kids, everyone was just babies. It's always interesting to watch a band grow as you grow yourself. Now we are all adults. Craziness. Okay, I am done with this little Hallmark moment.

Photos taken by me with a disposable camera (the wave of the future I tell you!) from Coachella this year at some house party in Palm Springs.

hellavy days

Here is picture of what the final image for JEFFs new 7" Mellow Out.

It comes out mid July! You should get ittt. My image is being used for it!

mellow out

JEFF the brotherhood are using my photo I took of them for their 7" called Mellow Out. If you haven't seen them live yet or heard of them, you need to. They are great.

Brooklyn Vegan wrote a review about it. It comes on July 21st!

now the haze has ascended and it don't make no sense anymore

Last month, my friends and I saw JEFF the brotherhood in St. Louis.

Let me tell you, it was an interesting night.

Pre-gamed it, listened to The Sonics and then Black Lips on vinyl and did the twist (most underrated dance, I think), saw JEFF play, went to a party, then went to Uncle Bill's around 2-3am for pancakes.

Here are the photos:

Jameson, a girl's best friend

Chloe and I

Julia

Chloe, Julia & Julie

And at some point of our drunken haze, taking photos in bathroom was necessary. Because girls can't go to the bathroom by themselves, we go in pairs or groups.

feeling it?

I am posting these photos, so Chloe doesn't feel alone in the using the bathroom shots. Both photos were taken by Chloe.

(we are as classy as they come fellas.)

And fear not, good people of St. Louis, Uncle Bill's is now open 24/7. Incase you were losing sleep over it. And ask for Shirley when you go, because she rules. May have taken 10 years to get my toast but she still rules.