Grand Abandon’s THE VINTAGE VERSION: Ombre + HOW TO: The Dreaded Navy And Black Color Pairing(Or Pairing Any Too-Close-For-Comfort Colors, For That Matter) Who says black and blue don’t go together? Graduate “clashing” colors together in head to toe separates … Continue reading
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Frightened Rabbit: State Hospital EP
Scott Hutchison bleeds deeper and “thicker than concrete” on Frightened Rabbit‘s State Hospital EP but instead of sparing himself, he remains, at the end of it, barely viable, with significant blood loss, for he has poured out everything, like a … Continue reading
Room For Cream
I start most days off with an Americano w/ room for c.r.e.a.m. Grand Abandon Vintage Cream Pleated Skirt Grand Abandon Vintage Cream Scallop-Collared Blouse Thrifted Black Ankle Lace-Up Boots Grand Abandon Vintage Black Suede Handbag Lots of bobby pins and … Continue reading
“Cover Up” by Black Apples
The fruit lands fast and terrifically on Black Apples latest, cementing a fresh season for the Los Angeles-based four-piece. “Cover Up,” the first single off Black Apples newly released 7-inch, gives the upper bunk to felt pop rock and permits … Continue reading
September 24, 2012
by Lauren
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Grand Abandon Loves Chigliak Records
Chigliak Records holds a mic out for personally treasured but forgotten–truth be told, tragically unknown–bodies of work. Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon minted Chigliak as an opportunity for people to behold “lost records” that “never went anywhere but [are] incredible.” The … Continue reading
September 7, 2012
by Lauren
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You know I’ve dreamed about you for 29 years.
I have this one down by heart. 1. Atlanta – The French Kicks 2. Cape Canaveral – Conor Oberst 3. Dear Lord – Joseph Arthur 4. I Would Be Sad – The Avett Brothers 5. Crazy Life – Toad The Wet … Continue reading
September 6, 2012
by Lauren
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Welcome home.
Welcome Home Playlist 1. Home – LCD Soundsystem 2. Romeo & Juliet – Dire Straits 3. I Need A Doctor – The Drums 4. I’ve Just Seen A Face – The Beatles 5. Mashed Potato Time – Dee Dee Sharp … Continue reading
Grand Abandon Loves Charm School Vintage
Charm School Vintage blooms in East Austin, TX amidst a big ole crated porch with a bench swing, a chunky gravel lot and the cozy, old sounds of creaking wood all wrapped around beautiful and thoughtful vintage and handcrafted charmers. … Continue reading
The Vintage Version
the vintage version [the vin-tage ver-sion] article + adjective + noun. Something made a long time ago that bears resemblance to something made today. Just because something is vintage doesn’t mean it’s not hip with the times! Fashion is very … Continue reading
The Vintage Version
the vintage version [the vin-tage ver-sion] article + adjective + noun. Something made a long time ago that bears resemblance to something made today. Just because something is vintage doesn’t mean it’s not hip with the times! Fashion is very … Continue reading