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March 26th, 2013 | By | No Comments

Coachella Lineup Countdown: The Neighbourhood

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When The Neighbourhood released their first hit “Female Robbery”  no traces of them could be found online,  no photos, no biographical info or backstory of this mysterious and amazing band.  They only had vocals and a twisted music video as proof.


Jesse Rutherford – Singer. Jeremy Freedman – Guitar. Zach Abels – Guitar. Mikey Margott – Bass. Bryan Sammis – Drums

With tattoos, leather jackets and white tees, these five guys are bringing back a greaser meets British punk look we know we’ve missed. Front man, Jesse Rutherford, wears funky shades, can be found with a toothpick in the corner of his mouth, and just so happens to be a former underground hip-hop artist.  But Fo Real?!

Fan Style Tagged #TheNeighbourhood

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Despite the British spelling of the band’s name, all five guys hail from super suburbia Newbury Park (about 30 minutes north of LA) and have a special bond that growing up together will create.  They’ve only been around since early 2012 but have more than a talent scouts favorite word; “promise.” See them live at the Empire Polo Field at Coachella 2013. Or if you aren’t one of the lucky thousands that are going to Coachella, check them out at the infamous El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on April 16th. You’ll be entranced by their sound that has a mix atmospheric indie rock, electronica, hip-hop beats and pop-like/R&B-ish vocals.

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Every once in a while a new band comes along and you’re pleasantly surprised by their ability to be unique and enthralling in a world where it’s so easy to sound like that other guy. I personally know I’m hooked when I find myself looking for a date of when I can be submerged into their live sound and all before they become too mainstream. I then continue to look through their website, prowl their twitter and instagram and all while I’m listening/watching every video on their YouTube channel. I’m hooked like a teenage girl with a high school crush and clearly borderline a stalker.

The Neighbourhood just happens to be my newest victim.

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August 9th, 2012 | By | 327 Comments

Outside Lands Palylist + Join In.

For those of you still stuck in your Coachella bubble: The following may not be suitable for those who fear the unconstitutionality of music not necessarily played on KIIS FM. The countdown officially begins to Outside Lands 2012 and we’re only hours away! (We meaning you, or those that are going. Not meaning me, who is sadly not going, and will be working inside the confines of her cubicle.)

The art and music festival begins this Friday and lasts three glorious days in the Golden State Park of San Francisco. Not ONLY is it just oh-so-fabulously-amazingly going on its 5th year, but the minds behind the madness haven’t lost their original eco-friendly initiatives. Eco Lands is the name and sustainability is its game. Serving as an educational forum, Eco Lands’ efforts include an alternative and solar powered stage, urban gardening workshops for all, a farmer’s market and a recycling store.

If you just so happened to bike your way up the California coast, no fear! Your two wheels have a happy home at the Levi’s bike valet. What makes this all dear and special to our heart here at SWELL, is our (not-so-coincidentally-timed) Saturday Ocean Beach clean-up with San Fransisco Surfrider! This is a serious win-win situation, wouldn’t you say?! Just one more good excuse to find yourself in SF over the weekend.

For all of those in my boat, which I’m hoping is a very, very large boat, like Moses and the Ark style, I’ve compiled a little playlist for you to enjoy above. Just close your eyes and imagine you’re there! … haha I’m just kidding! That never works! But at least you have something nice to listen to while you go on that run tonight. Riiiiiight? – Chanel

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October 28th, 2011 | By | 3,114 Comments

Top 5 Essential Shoes


In the spirit of taming my Imelda Marcos instinct, I’ve narrowed the shoe collection down the the basics…we’ll, the basics for amazing fall style that is! Read on for the top 5 essential shoes for the season. (more…)

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October 23rd, 2011 | By | 3,323 Comments

Trend Alert: Kimono TopsSheer, Kimono-Inspired Tops for Winter

Every time I find a new style trend I tend to get very excited and want to buy anything and everything associated with that trend immediately! Well, my most recent was no different. I spotted our assistant women’s buyer, Kylie, wearing this Kimono inspired-fringed-sweater-top thing. (I fall in love with anything fringe.) Well she told me that we [SWELL] were going to start carrying some very lust-worthy kimono styles this winter season and some very reasonable priced ones at that. My first though: “START SAVING ALL YOUR MONEY!” Looks like the wait was well worth it…they’ve finally arrived….and are even more fun than I imagined. I think you’ll enjoy them as well. Read on for a list of my top picks. (more…)

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