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Your new Friday night
“FASHIONISM is basically the bubblegum glam of the early '70s played by people who like late '70s UK punk so much that it has poisoned everything we do in the best possible way,” said Robin Schroffel from the new band Fashionism. Band members include Jeffrey McCloy (Tranzmitors, New Town Animals), Josh Atomic (The Jolts), Alex Angel (Thee Manipulators, New Town Animals), and Robin Schroffel.
If you are new to the music scene here, the above paragraph just mentioned the top three of the finest Friday night local bands that Vancouverites have enjoyed over the past 10 years. There has been a sore lack of this danceable sound in the music scene here since the break-up years ago of thee Manipulators, the TVees, the Zip Guns, and Pretty Vanilla. And as a result, dancing gave way to moshing as music moved into the post punk sound and snore. Fashionism threatens to bring it all back to the music that will move your ass (unless it’s in a cast) with such style that will make even the dud of your group put on a clean shirt or a suit. No more post punk B.O. - it smells like a supergroup to the rescue.
The Skinny Mag: Josh, can you tell me what Fashionism means to you and how badly were you teased by the Jolts about your new band’s name? How do you see what your part in the band is verses what you are actually bringing to the group? What are you going to wear on stage and who will you be standing by when you play?
Josh: Fashionism is a movement that is going to sweep the nation. If you think the Quebec separatist movement was annoying then you'll hate this. I'm playing guitar and helping with some background vocals. I plan on being as irritating as possible.
The Skinny: Jeff, what are you playing and who is singing in Fashionism? Do you consider this a supergroup? And if so how do you plan on stealing the show?
Jeff: I will mostly be playing with myself considering my only responsibilty in this band is to share clever anecdotes and my ever evolving perspective in regards to social commentary with the audience, oh yes, and come up with blatantly catchy melodies in which the previously mentioned run-on statement will be articulated. In regards to the "Supergroup" question, if you are referring to a Marvel or DC Superhero team? Then yes, I would say we are a Supergroup and our powers will evolve based on the economic conditions regarding the buyers market, if the market is soft our powers will increase or a member of the group will be sacrificed to help instigate sales.As for stealing the show, I suppose that will depend on whether the band is having a more authoritarian kind of day or feeling a little more socialist.
The Skinny: Alex, how about you? Do you consider this a supergroup? And if so, how do you plan on stealing the show? What are you playing in Fashionism?
Alex: I play drums! The group is pretty super, thanks for asking! I'm going to steal it with a loaded gun!
Rumour has it they will be playing in the first week of July for us Vancouver folks. Keep informed of upcoming gigs at www.facebook.com/fashionishim.
-Tanya Van and Rene Milord
