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FILTER 54: Snap Clique: WARPAINT

We gave the ladies of Warpaint a disposable camera to take with them on their exploits around Los Angeles this fall as they finished their new self-titled album. Here's what developed...

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I called my new album Caramel because I liked that name for a record, then I made the music the way I thought a record called Caramel would sound like.

Text and Self-Portrait by Connan Mockasin from our FILTER 54 feature, Getting to Know: Connan Mockasin.

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I scared the shit out of Michael Stipe while on acid. He told me to get away from him when I asked him if he could hold my power crystal. He was right to do so because I was trying to rob him of his power.

Gabriel Fulvimar of Gap Dream from our feature, Getting To Know: Gap Dream.

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Women are strong when they work together. I think we can empower a lot of guys as well. You have to throw yourself out there. Any road you choose will be bumpy. To believe in yourself and to be proud of yourself and your work is important. We’re both dreamers—we have huge dreams. I think you’re truly able to do whatever you want.

Caroline Hjelt of Icona Pop on what a positive outlook means for the band. Read more on the duo in our exclusive article, Icona Pop: Contrast And Conquer.

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I think we never really knew what we wanted to do. When the album was done, we looked at it and thought, What have we done? and then it sort of revealed itself with time and playing it live. A lot of the writing process is very unconscious; there are a lot of thoughts, but it’s not a lot of active directing.

Thomas Mars of Phoenix on the writing of Bankrupt. Read the rest of our exclusive interview, Phoenix Rising.

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This fun-looking group of dudes is Splashh + we've got their forthcoming debut LP, Comfort, streaming on our site right now! CHECK IT OUT.