Style - Fresh Sesh

Pro skateboarder Kevin Fedderson shows off Banana Republic's new spring line, proving he's got style on and off the board.

Left: Suit Jacket $350, V-neck $29.50, Trousers $98.50 // Right: Shirt $79.50, Tie $59.50, Sweater $59.50, Suit jacket $350, Suit pants $150

Left: Shirt $69.50, Cardigan $89.50, Tie $59.50, Straight fit jeans $79.50 // Right: Shirt $79.50, Tie $59.50, Crewneck $39.50, Trench coat $250, Trousers $79.50

Left: Shirt $79.50, Tie $59.50, Leather jacket $350, Suit pants $150 // Right: Shirt $79.50, Tie $59.50, Sweater $59.50, Suit jacket $350, Suit pants $150, Shoes by Element

20-year-old pro skateboarder Kevin Fedderson, known best as K-FED, fell in love with skating nearly nine years ago, watching his brother and his friends skate.

“My brother gave me just a used deck without trucks or wheels and I would try stuff on the lawn. One by one my brother brought me pieces like wheels, bearings, etc., until I finally had my own set up. I haven't stopped since then.”

K-FED was raised in Sandy, Utah, but currently resides in Draper, which he refers to as his “sanctuary.”

When it comes to style, K-FED says he hasn’t gone through fads like most twenty-something year olds. Rather he has stuck with the same skater, care-free attitude style of clothing over the years.

“When I am going to film or street skate I will throw on anything,” he says. “I know I am going to get thrashed and beat up [and] I can expect the clothes I am wearing to get rallied that day. During contests I like to throw on the fresher gear and make it stand out.”

As far as what he’s rocking to in his headphones while he skates? Probably not what you might have guessed.

“I get weird looks for my music choice,” he says. “I will listen to and get stoked on anything from rap, country, rock, anything. I love all types of music and try to expand on what I listen to. I love love love music from the 90's; the stuff I grew up listening to. I am obsessed with The Veronicas, TATU, Garbage with Shirley Manson, Avril Lavigne, Ace of Base, and Spice Girls. I listen to and rock whatever gets me hyped.”

Look for K-FED this summer at the annual Dew Tour.

Written by Spencer Flanagan
Photographs by Matt Clayton
Feb. '11

Music - One High Five

Tomi Choi and David Sauer of One High Five

Los Angeles-based band One High Five consists of David Sauer on guitars, bass and vocals and Tomi Choi on drums. The band has taken many shapes over the last few years including solo performances, acoustic duos, a six piece rock and roll spectacle and, currently, a quick and gritty two piece using an invisible bass player and bass click tracks.

David Sauer provides the songs and most of the direction while Tomi Choi joined in mid 2010 as the 1st member of the regrouping. Using Craigslist and the power of word of mouth Sauer hopes to complete the band and, simultaneously, conquer the world.

What things inspire you to create music?

David: Things that inspire me musically are nice bright days. These days put a swagger in my step and help me to sing random melodies that tend to form into bigger pictures. I'm pretty quiet because typically I have seemingly a million songs in my head. I would love to write them down and burn a CD called “The Soundtrack of my Life.” I walk around singing out loud and use keys in my pockets to act as cymbals. This helps me write drums and riffs and all the good stuff.

What effect do you hope your music has on listeners?

I hope the music makes them move and dance around, especially on their own time as you don't get a lot of dancing at shows these days. I hope that the lyrics make them think and reflect on themselves, if only for a moment. To me, that makes a difference and puts an extra value in the amount of hard work that not only I but all other musicians put into their craft. There is a lot of talent out there spending time and money on the things they love. Being a musician is a hard job, but getting through to the listener is one of the best pay outs.

What are some long-term goals of the band?

Right now we are making a better Web site and focusing on new material. New material is important to me because writing lyrics is so cathartic and fun. Finding new members is top priority (do you know anyone interested?) - this will help inspire new music and a new breathe of air into the group by letting us play more shows as what I want to be our true sound. New members will equate to a tour timed well with the release of our 2nd EP.

How would you define success?

Success is any step in a positive direction. Success at the more pure level is simply taking the first steps into starting a journey. Completing lyrics, putting ads out for new members, finding time to produce the Web site, reaching out to fans, finding management and working hard to get your foot in any door are all journeys I have started. I always feel like I can and should do more. It's a double edged sword that inspires and frustrates me all the same.

What are you currently listening to?

1. Julian Casablancas Phrazes for the Young 2. Belle and Sebastian Write About Love 3. The Descendants 4. Neko Case Middle Cyclone 5. My girl and I are exchanging mixed CDs which introduces me to new bands and helps me go through my music collection more deeply than I do 7. Music of people I meet. As I go on my adventures talking about One High Five, when I find a musician, I like to get their music in my ears. Collaboration and support is fun to supply.

What bands would you like to tour with if you could choose any?

Foxboro Hot Tubs, Reel Big Fish, NOFX, The Happy Hollows, of Montreal, Superdrag.

Check out and listen to One High Five here.

Written by Spencer Flanagan 

Photographs by Matt Clayton

Feb '11

Style - Spring Clean

If you're like us and have a bad case of The Fever (for Spring, not The Beebs) check out these Springtime must-haves from Gap. Muted color palettes in greys and purples, monochromatic and simply constructed ensembles, new hits like high-waisted wide leg trousers for her, and an effortless scoop neck for him create the perfect storm.

On her: Shirt $49.50, Jacket $79.50, Wide leg trousers $69.50 // On him: Polo $29.50, Tailored trousers $59.50

Left // On him: Slim fit shirt: $49.50, Tailored trousers $49.50 // On her: Classic button up $49.50, Blazer $98, Skinny pants $59.50

Right // On him: Deep V $16.50, Nylon jacket $79.50, Skinny jeans $59.50 // On her: Vintage V $19.50, Wrap cardigan $59.50, Super skinny pants $59.50

Left // On her: Utility jacket $79.50, Skirt $49.50 // On him: Two pocket shirt $49.50, Classic pants $49.50

Right // On him: Pima U-neck $24.50, Jeans $54.50 // On her: Jean jacket $69.50, Legging jean $59.50

Photographs by Matt Clayton

Styled by Emily Frame 

Hair and makeup by Rachel Clark

Jan '11

Sidenote - Win Free Tickets to see JOSHUA JAMES Live!

Friday February 4th's show with Joshua James and special guest Caleb Darger at the Velour Live Music Gallery will likely sell out before the weekend, but here is your opportunity to win tickets for two:

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Feb '11