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Welcome to our fabulous brand new magazine of Release! Every issue we will reveal to you the different lifestyle aspects of Birmingham, currently making you aware of the social aspects and opportunities to explore this exhilarating city.

For our first issue, we have delivered a magazine conconsisiting of the latest fashion trends, fresh music bands in Birmingham, the underground scene, as well as the awareness of current social aspects. Every issue we will focus on different lifestyle aspects that people live every day.

If you would like to contact myself with regards to what you consider to be the hidden gem of Birmingham or an aspect you feel should be explored. Please contact me on [email protected], as we’d love to hear your intake on Birmingham is, and be the voice of our magazine.

REMEMBER there’s a collective poster on the back of every issue released, when you purchase two magazine’s as well as collecting two of the posters you’ll recieve 20% off your next purchase of Release. So enjoy our first issue, of discovering what lifestyles we explore.

EDITOR’ NOTE S

ContributorsJANUARY 2013

Here are our creatives that helped create the first and fabulous issue

of Release.

Adele Gerry

That’s myself, it’s

been an honour to be

part of a team

consisting of the most

influential creatives,

by collaborating our set

of skills we welcome

you to Release.

Georgina HallE D I T O R A N D C R E A T I V E

D I R E C T O R

I l l u s t r a t o r

Amie Baker

One of the most influential graphic designers of all

time, the red head never fails to deliver with her aesthetically

pleasing designs.

Her imagination continuously pushes boundaries beyond expectations,always bringing something

fresh and distinct to her illustrations.

G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R

SOCIAL

FASHION

LIVING IT UP

MUSIC

IDENT

6-13

14-19

CONTENTS

20-31

32-41

Contributors

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MISjUDGED AND

MISS UNDERSTOOD

BET YOU

BARE FACE LIAR

believe itor noti dohave

moralsand

principles

WATCH ME

prove you

WR’ONGBITCH

IM THROUGH WITH THIS BULLSHIT

grafting everyday

WHAT DO YOU TAKE ME

FOR?

WELL

DONE

i c a n d obetter

WITHOUTYOU

I 'm the oppo s i t e o f what

people

I’m not as bad

as I look

MEY OU R S O

WRONG ABOU T

SECOND

presume

STOP BEING SO STER’EOTYPICAL

before

Heard it

GUESSED

NEVER

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or not

morals

principles

NOTE TO SELF

DONT JUDGE A BOOK

BY ITS COVER’

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CASH POINT

YOU AR’E

BR’OKE

I wouldn't

I’M TOO SCARED

FUCK IT

You can tell

She’s got a morgage

Drinks are way

I’M BROKE

LIFE

I

then i would

I AM SUCH

STUPID COW

TO CHECK MY BALANCE

AFTER last night

SHORT

stressed

TO BE

IS too

she’s stressed

A TOOLEVER LEARNWHEN WILL I

too exprensive

TO SAY NO

BE RICH!

AS USUALHE PUTS ALL OF HIS TRUSTIN AND

TO

bank on it

Fuckall

b l ow n

sake

NEED To learn

ME I'M ABOUT

Behave yourself for once alright

our money on clothes

live once RIGHT?BREAK THAT TRUST you only

SO

s h e ’ s

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TO CHECK MY BALANCE

last night

A TOOL

Fuck

learn

LEAR’N TO BUDGET

FOR’ ONCE

NOTE TO SELF

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RAPIST?

A wise person told me to never trust anyone

that are rapists it’s not just taxi men

anyone could be a rapist

fool!

BE CAR’EFUL

BE AWAR’E

I’m untouchable I have pepper spray

you can’t get a taxi on your own!

There’s nowhere safe these days

i d o n ’ t t h i n k

AND DEFINITELY

it’s safer to walk home

I dont do taxi’s we'll make it hometonight ?

Loving life when your scared of the taxi man

what you gonna do

very much driverThank you

DON’T TOUCH ME!

DON’T TALK TO ME

g e t r e a d y t o r u n !You don’t scare me!

taxi drivers drive

LIKE LUNATICSlets just pray we make it home safe tonight

y o u r g o n na n e e d i tGOOD LUCK

N O C H A N C E B R O !

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anyone could be a rapist

fool!

NOTE TO SELF

INVEST IN SOME

PEPPER’ SPR’AY


From youth unemployment to antisocial behaviour, people within our society need to be given the opportunity of at-tainment in wealth and the position they wish to pursue a career in.

With the presumptions of youth and mis-sjudgement, it results in people turning to anti social behaviour due to anguish and persistent disappointment.

Vandalism is one of many social aspects of Birmingham that is considered to be a continuous issue, however this can be turned into a positive prospect, long as youth are directed in the right direc-tion and see the light.

For youths who withheld the talent of creative minds, the ability to pro-duce exquisite artwork from street walls to buildings, should be made aware of street art. There is a range of creative agencies that are longing for graffiti artists to start a new era of visual no-tions.

If you think you have the set of skills required to execute fresh visual com-munications, get involved within street art agencies and make your mark in the city.

Monorex is a globally known design agency, that attracts a vast range of established brands by offering clients a distinct set of fresh visu-als. This agency collaborates a mix of different artists to deliver designs to a high standard of quality, priding there self of a particular style. There continuous interaction with today’s youth is what makes there work so current, help-ing them grasp a real understanding and insight of what engages a particular audience through visuals.

I highly recommend any original talented art-ists who believe they obtain a particular set of skills required to be involved with an agency, to get in contact and connect with Monorex, as they are continuously giving young individu-als the opportunity to shine towards commercial clients. They’re consistently searching for new artists that can bring a fresh new approach to the agency, helping contribute to delivering dif-ferent visuals that are captivating and current, reaching out to their brands distinct taste and specific target audience.

If you are a creative individual that can de-sign to a high level of quality, you’re already half way there, you just need to apply your pas-sion in the right direction, and you’ll make a name for yourself some day. As long as you give it your all anything is possible, there are no boundaries.

social aspectsAs a society we take pride in our city, yet we still haven’t proclaimed a solution to overcome the social

aspects of Birmingham.


STOP ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOURstarT STREET ARt


They make the perfect couple by both sharing the same

adoration of tattoo’s being inked numerous amount

of places, as well as sharing the same raw style.

this months RELEASE of street style



this young

gentleman

understands

colour

co ordination

right balance

of colour is

crucial


This is an essential quilted jacket that every man should desire, it’s a must.


This over sized jacket is the perfect item for formal wear, yet it

will still keep you warm this

winter.


THIS MONTH S

WINNER’ OF

STR’EET STYLE

THE FUTURE IS

BRIGHT

This vibrant over sized aztec

printed t-shirt is the perfect

item to brighten up your outfit this

winter.

DEDICATED FOLLOWER’ OF BIRMINGHAM’S FASHION

This months winner, looking effortlessly beautiful for a 9-5 shift in Birmingham, won us over wearing an over sized Aztec printed t-shirt with the winter wonder-ful boots. The balance of a subtle win-ter look hidden underneath the vibrant printed t-shirt is genius. Executing the right balance of colour within an outfit will help you make bold a statement this winter.

MUST HAVEReaders take note of the vintage boots our winner is wearing, and instantly get yourself down to the shops and treat yourself to a beautiful pair of these, as they are definitely this month’s winter must, that will break into a trend anytime soon.

If you feel yor style lacks vibrance and life in this dull winter weather, brighten your style up with patterned prints, which is a highly conscious trend in the streets currently, it just adds an exotic sense of feel towards your style.

What you find with the winter conventional ‘look’ is that people tend to dull down and cover up in subtle colours, which is what made this outfit so show stopping. By battling against the ‘safe’ convenient shades of colour, without a doubt you’ll create such a contrast that’ll become a new trend, so remember be brave, and be bold the future is bright.

I adore people who break the rules and battle against what is portrayed to be the idyllic fashion sense, and make their selves an individual. So readers find ways of thinking outside of the box, and be experimental and daring with your own style and taste, cause you never know it might just open a new era of trend and fashion if you take a risk.

WANT TO BE FEATURED? When looking to snapshot a diverse taste of fashion in Birmingham, a person’s presence and attitude contributes towards their sense of style, maybe reflecting an aspect of their character through the way they dress their selves.

If you are seeking to be photographed to appear in Release’s issue, for your en-dearing taste of style, I want to discov-er style within Birmingham that reflects you as a person, maybe your fierce atti-tude, through a fetish of leopard prints, or charisma through a carefully selected pair of shoes. Whatever hidden characters you feel you possess, express yourself.

“Adore people who break the rules”


factile:fthings to

know about

the latest btown bAND

JAWS...

BAND MEMBERSCONNORALEXEDDYJAKE

STARTED UPMARCH 2012

GENREALTERNATIVE

METAT HALESOWEN COLLEGE

FIRST GIGLONDON BARFLY

FIRST SINGLETOUCAN SURF

PLAYED WITHPEACE,SWIM DEEP,TEMPLES,SHOUT TIMBer,CAVES,

WIDED EYED

LATEST SINGLE (B SIDE)STAY IN, SURROUND YOU

jawsintro

jaws are a new birmingham band and have supported both Peace and Swim Deep, their single releases have been said to be California surf that’s

found in both those acts. they have quickly progressed in the 9 months they have been together with their demo song ‘Cameron’ managed to gain a staggering 1000 plays in its 1st week alone.

genre and stylefrom indie pop to california surf, jaws come under a variety of genres. jangly guitars and reverb are highly featured in their songs and have been compared to wu lyf on more than one occasion. they have not had a bad review yet and everyone seems to be enjoying their unique style.“A harmonic daze that enchants and caresses the ears with a resounding charm. Simply one of the coolest and most original up-and-coming-acts in the West Midlands right now.” – Brum Notes

dressbaggy t-shirts, caps and vans are their style and their fans love it. even topman have been asking for thier stle tips -“It’s essential to wear trousers because they really f i nish off any outf i t. Without a good pair of trousers you’re pretty much naked. Now sometimes that’s great but right now its not. “-Connor. topman.com

new releaseon december 3rd the b side stay in / surround you was released and reached an amazing 12000 plays just in 1 month. the subtle tropical vibes get the crowd going along with the lyric about a girl “let the wind blow through your hair” / “send me crazy with your stare”.

nme even commented on the lyrics-“that actually sounds kinda remarkable

when drawled by a man named connor who sings like he’s falling asleep. birmingham in 2012, people- it’s what 2013 will sound like.” -nme.

upcomingjaws have got a promising year

ahead of them. 2013 is going to be a ‘big’ year for the lads and boy dont

they know it. with possible tours and festivals on the line there is a busy but fun

future for the band.“JAWS pop edge and vocals set them apart, they are on their way up!”-nme.keep up to date with upcoming events and new releases at-website- www.jawsjawsjaws.co.uktwitter- @jawsjawsjawsss


jack parkerWhat genre of music do you play on your radio show? We play stuff with guitars in it and we play stuff without guitars in it, computers and stuff, so it’s a mixture of both.What kind of music gets played on Scratch Radio overall?In general they copy Radio 1’s playlist to a T, they are lovely people but they could have their own vision but instead they choose to copy Radio 1’s vi-sion.What style of music are you in to?Erm I love Badly Kept Fish haha. No, I dunno, I really like stuff with guitars in it I can’t lie, they probably call it indie music.What’s your favourite band?My favourite band is actually Fall Out Boy, ohhh everyone loves FOB haha. I know they are amazing.Is your favourite music inf luenced by the bands you interview?Def initely. I mean I only have bands on here that I really love.Well whats your favourite B’town band at the minute?It’s gotta be Jaws, Jaws are great. They’re on their way up.Did you enjoy the Peace/Jaws gig the other night because I saw you there dressed up for Halloween wearing make up?Haha I loved it, it was great.What’s your favourite music venue in Birmingham?Erm probably The Rainbow. They do dance nights and rock band nights at the same time, genius.Now we all know how trendy you are so what is your favourite clothes shop?It’s got to be Cow. It’s the one! If it’s not Cow then its gunna be a charity shop because now Cow, I love them but they’re charging me £60 a jumper!

“JACK PARKER IS WELL KNOWN IN THE BTOWN SCENE. HE INTERVIEWS BANDS AND HOLDS LOCAL EVENTS FOR THE BANDS TO PLAY AT. PARKER IS ALSO KNOWN FOR HIS SHOW ON SCRATCH RADIO HELD ON MODAY NIGHTS WHERE HE PLAYS LOCAL MUSIC AND ALSO HAS THE BANDS ON THE SHOW!THE FRIENDLY GIANT GAVE UP HIS TIME TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS SO HERE IS A CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW HIM!


“I really like

stuff with

guitars in it I can’t lie

, they

probably call it indie mu

sic.

“


the rainbowdigbeth

clubindie

rocksoul d&b

weekdays from 7pmwww.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-rainbow

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B I R M I N G H A Mstill

Surrounded by unique and exciting cultures, Birmingham is the place to be for people looking for a new exciting social experience. Even though there is a range of high end, disco partying places to go in Birmingham, I would recommend taking a trip down to Digbeth and going to the Rainbow Warehouse.

All inhibitions are released for a once in a lifetime, unforgettable night of drugs, drink and sex. Diversity is the key with there ever changing design inside and out, the mix of indoors and outdoors, creating a sense of variety the Rainbow keeps it fresh and stays one step ahead of the game at all times.

Never boring and always giving you a good night, every day of the week can be a night with Rainbow. A wide range of events include SeedySonics, Fright nights, Paradub, 90’s night and a range of new upcoming DJs, music at Rainbow is never boring.

With its unique blend of house, garage and underground music which creates a unforgettable, intense night full of fun and exhilarating highs to keep you talking until your next night at rain-bow, like its scenery music is ever changing with the range of different rooms creating a hub of new,

interesting and beat loving music. The scenery is set, it’s now all about the fun, a variety of legal and much more fun, illegal drugs, anything goes at Rainbow.

There are plenty of new characters to meet and mingle with at Rain-bow, it’s now essential to have that extra help with a party high, it’s no longer ‘What you drinking?’ its ‘What you on?’ that keeps the social aspect fun with the range of pick and mix of drugs that are on offer. The Warehouse is like an adult playground with a BBQ, and a bar stocked with all the drink you that you will ever need, the atmos-phere is electric. Life is never dull at the party that is Rainbow.

THE R’AINBOW WAR’EHOUSE

intense night full

of fun and extreme

exhilarating highs

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