Alternative Groove

BOnus vid of the week

JT — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:48:24 +0000

We all know that soon all the humans are going to be eliminated by robots and all we’ll have left is a world of metal men and no unethical treatment to elephants…

Video of the Week: G.A.M.B.L.E.R.S

Josh — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:48:24 +0000

The best band you don’t listen to. Rolling Stone’s top 50 bands you need to see live. Pretty much incredible.

Windows for your Eyes

Ryan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:03:11 +0000

Summer is around the corner! Swimsuit season’s almost upon us, time for two things: the gym and sunglasses. Luckily, for you Alternative just got a bunch of new Oakley and Lifetime shades to “protect your eyes from UV rays at the beach.”

Lifetime

Ryan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:27:48 +0000

Lifetime is opening a Pop Up Shop to capitalize on Olympic populous.

Lifetime Olympic Pop Up Shop
One of a Few
354 Water St.
Vancouver, BC
In Gastown

http://www.lifetimecollective.com/news/198/Olympic-Pop-Up-Shop-Photos.html

Picture This…

Ryan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:52:49 +0000

Hey digital acquaintances

We’ve got a few things on the metaphorically plate; Green salad, grilled vegetables, photography challenge, veggie ground round and a skate contest. Dinner won’t be ready for awhile so enjoy some prune juice and snap shots while you wait. Speaking of snap shot, the photographer who successfully captures Andrew Ottosen’s new Double Cork Finger twist, pretty much has the contest in the bag.

Stop reading for second while I call our fearless leader Marc…. one more moments he’s on the other line.

Okay continue reading: While we sauté the details of the skate contest dinner. Alternative’s going to present a photo contest to hold you over (R.A.B, Kyle and Matt you can’t enter: you’re too good). Like beer pong and dating your best friend’s sister, there are guild lines (bendable rules).

No nudity (you’re really not that good looking)
No Party Shots (We’ve all been there, you’re nothing special)
No Chucking of the horns. (That includes you JT)

I know what you’re thinking: “what are we suppose to take pictures of?” Well I’m glad you asked because here are the categories: Surf, Skate, Snow or Lifestyle. All submissions must be submitted by March 31st. Depending on my birthday hangover, expect the winner announcement on the first (possibly give ~~or take~~ a few days). The winner “will get a prize pack with a sweater, two shirts, [I forget what Marc said but some swag from our shop] and love! You can submit your photo via our facebook event with “Pickle” at the end of the title. Everyone is allowed to submit your three best shots (or not your best, whatever).

Remember, use your light meter and get permission from your subjects.

Watch this sub-par video for inspiration.

Gnarcore.com presents: “PIECE” from Knabelkcorb on Vimeo.

West Coast

Ryan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:22:34 +0000

Sunny days in the park: local skaters hit up the west coast while the suns out. Check out their footage featuring, Adrian Bigger, Rylie Murphy, Luke & Zac Conner. While I’m talking about skating, Alternative’s in the beginning stages of a skate contest.

Bonus Aloha Video of the Week

Josh — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:24:26 +0000

Aloha loyal non-existent blog subscribers. In the wake of RB’s lonely video of the week I decided to pitch in from across the pond (literally speaking). Here’s a little island inspiration from our vacation. I’ll try and post a funny picture from our travels soon as well. Love you long time!
jp

Bloggers

Ryan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:45:05 +0000

Facebook’s a fallacy and twitters for H—-‘s, for real in-depth and bias perceptions of life turn to blogs. Need a role model? Follow the Hammond Bay bromies of Alternative on R.A.B’s blog: Harmful ways of Hammond bay. If you’re into the west coast surf scene definiately check out Kyle Voss’ blog: Peninsula Surf. Lastly, if you’re looking for local-ish skate media check out Matt’s blog: For Now and Forever Media

MVOTW

JT — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:55:38 +0000

Well the music video of the week didn’t really pick up with the other guys, so here I am, again, with a song for all the QTs out there

An easy way to solve a world filled with darkness, darkness, darkness, is to come into your friendly Alternative Groove and get some fresh new threads

In the Hills

Ryan — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:39:52 +0000

Hello Inferiors

Finally my two favorite things: The Hills and The Helgasons together. That’s all I have say about that.

Helgason hills – finally some out making from www.helgasons.com on Vimeo.