Available 1/25 – 2/1: Plastic Flowers “Strange Neighbors”
From New York by way of Tallahassee, Florida comes Plastic Flowers, the wonderfully early ’80s-inspired synth pop project of Sean Earl Beard. Taking sonic cues from the genre’s forebearers (Yaz, early Depeche Mode), as well as other luminaries of the age such as Joy Division and The Cure, the haunting music of Plastic Flowers packs a subtle emotional punch…if you listen closely enough. It sounds to us like the perfect accompaniment to a pensive drive on a quiet winter night.
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It’s a new week here at Roxy, and a new day. We’re getting a later start than normal (these posts usually go up first thing in the morning), so we’re going to need something extra special to get us going today. Mining similar sonic territory to Robyn and La Roux, Little Boots (a.k.a. Victoria Hesketh) first broke through in 2009 with a pair of infectious powerhouse singles, “New In Town” and “Remedy,” from her full-length debut, Hands. In the time since, the beautiful blonde Brit has delivered other dancefloor staples, including “Stuck On Repeat” and “Meddle.” Rumor has it she’s cooking up some new grooves for release this coming spring…so, naturally, we can’t wait to hear what’s next! For now, visit her Soundcloud page for several remixes of her current killer single, “Shake.”
Today, January 19, 2012, our community lost an icon. Sarah Burke, freeskiing pioneer, six-time X Games gold medalist and beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away. Sarah was truly a legendary athlete, role model and an inspiration. She was everything so many of us aspire to be. Sarah brought worldwide recognition and validation to the sport she so loved. Every ski athlete chosen to represent his or her country at the 2014 Sochi Olympics will feel her influence. Without her, the sport of freeskiing would not be included. Sarah is a pioneer of her generation. Her life and legacy embody the defining spirit of action sports; a movement of individuals driven to innovate, master and explore the frontier of physical possibility. Sarah’s love of skiing took her life to amazing places. Her accomplishments on skis continue to inspire girls everywhere to believe in themselves and follow their hearts. Her passing is not a cause to pack up our skis, but rather a reason to step-in and ski for Sarah and the dreams that inspired her star to shine.Sarah did so much for females and winter sports during her time with us.
Sarah leaves behind her beloved husband Rory, loving parents Jan and Gordon and her supportive sister Anna.
If you would like to pay tribute to Sarah and honor her memory, donations may be made in her name at www.giveforward.com/sarahburke.We encourage you to share this link with others who have been touched by Sarah.
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Available 1/18 – 1/25: Pond “Fantastic Explosion of Time”
Cut from the same cloth as Australian psych-rockers Tame Impala – one of our favorite bands of the last decade – comes Oz trio Pond. The band taps the same wicked psychedelic vein as their aforementioned labelmates and has been gathering fans around their native Australia for a few years; they’re finally getting ready to cross over Stateside with an upcoming album, Beard Wives Denim, that’s set to drop in March. Recorded in a farmhouse in Western Australia along with the rest of the record, advance single “Fantastic Explosion Of Time” is just the soundtrack for your spring snowboarding excursions!
We’re feeling completely refreshed after watching episode 2 of the Roxy Refreshments. In this episode you’ll see Team Riders Torah Bright, Erin Comstock, Kjersti Buaas, and Aimee Fuller on an epic team trip to Revelstoke and Retallack Lodge, British Columbia – we’re still at home wishing we could partake in this snowy adventure. Watch as these girls take a heli-ride, make their own jumps, get warm by the fire and have a few goofy moments along the way. Did we mention the music alone makes us want to get up and ride. Add this to your next pow playlist: Hesta Prynn Le Cox Aux Folles.
Are you in desperate need of a hat that goes with everything? Well Roxy has just the cap for you. Featured on Seventeen.com’s list of Spring 2012’s hottest must-haves, the Roxy Dig This Trucker cap is the perfect hat for a sunny day at the beach, a afternoon ball game or simply just covering up a bad hair day. Available in a variety of colors and prints, this cap is sure to become a spring staple! To get your very own Roxy Dig This Trucker Hat, click here, and for more of Spring 12’s hottest must-have items, check out seventeen.com.
You’d think someone who’s been hailed by NPR as a pop genius would record in a glossy studio, but that’s not Kyle Andrews’ style. Rather, this Nashville electro-pop wizard records his ruthlessly danceable tracks exclusively at home…but you’d never know it by how shiny they sound. Andrews’ recent releases, including the Kangaroo EP and full-length Robot Learn Love, are as precise – yet warm and fun – as anything he’s ever put out. If you missed Andrews’ hit “You Always Make Me Smile” in a Holiday Inn campaign a couple years back, you can still catch his super-catchy “Heart U 4 Ever” in the trailer for our current season of Roxy Refreshments!
Sarah, you inspire us to dream big and follow our hearts. You are a superwoman and a fighter. From everyone here at Roxy, we love you with all our heart! Please join us in sending your love and support to Sarah.
A message to Sarah Burke on behalf of Bob McKnight:
“Beautiful Sarah, Rest well, heal well and take care of yourself. All of us at Quiksilver and Roxy are praying for you, thinking about you and wishing you all the best in your speedy recovery. We miss you and love you!”
Take a tour of the Wanning 2012 Hainan Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver— shot by our very own Roxy Team Rider Nikki Viesins, who only at 16 years old, took 11th overall. Other Roxy honorable mentions include, Bruna Schmitz, who took 9th, and Sofia Mulanovich started her year off right with a gold medal! Congrats again, Sofia!
This season we had you tell us why you want to surprise your BFF in 250 words or less! You and your BFF were then automatically entered to WIN two identical prize packs!
Here’s the 3 Lucky Winners! SURPRISE!
Megan W. from Normal, IL wrote: “She was there from the start and now never apart. We laugh we cry but we always get by. Shes silly and smart and has a really big heart. She is my sister by pick and im so proud of this chick. So roxy help me out youll love her no doubt! LuvMyCrzyGrl”’
Lisa D. from Philadelphia, OH wrote: “Gretchen has volunteered with the YWAM Org for 3 yrs and has selflessly reached out to others through her snowboarding and leadership skills. To her, love and laughter are the keys to life and I believe she deserves something special in return! ”
One of our Favorites & ROXY Winning pick is…
Joey D. from Volente, TX wrote: “My BFF Allie deserves to win because she is the most amazing and inspirational girl I have ever met. Last year we lived together and she left me a post it every day with a great quote or funny inside joke to brighten my day! I love her like a sister!”
Enjoy your amazing new Prize Packs with you and your BFFs!
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