Os Mutantes: a new religion?

Os Mutantes frontman Sergio Dias may be a god within the tropicalia movement, but that doesn't translate to real life, right? Not necessarily. The exuberant 57-year-old was dressed like a Zorro priest during his Philly stop at the World Cafe Live.





Instead of a crucifix, Dias wore a gold maple leaf -- perhaps he pledges his true alliance to Canada?


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De Leon gives hope to frat boys planning their Halloween costumes everywhere

De Leon's Dan Saks is the poor man's Justin Timberlake: soulful tunes, smooth dance moves, and the insatiable trio of v-neck, vest and fedora.



This is a hard look to pull off, and 90% of people who attempt it look like total assholes. But Saks makes it work, because he has that certain je ne sais quoi.

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Headbands and Headgear: X-ponential Music Fest

Headwear was aplenty at this year's Xponential Music Festival, held July 23-25, at Wiggins Park, Camden. From artists to audience members, everyone, it seemed, had their own take on noggin wear:

Chris Archibald, guitarist, Illinois. I wonder what his favorite movie is?

Cellist, performing with Katie Herzig

Jeff Prystowsky, multi-instrumentalist, the Low Anthem

Urban cowgirl, in the crowd

Sharon Little, soulful crooner


Media rep, in the crowd. I may or may not know this person very well.

Chill fan, in the crowd

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Seeing Double: Facaedelphia visits Seattle, 8/8/09

Double shades and dual mohawks at the Dinosaur Jr. free picnic at Seattle Center:




I guess good things come in pairs!

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Foreign Born Totally Freel Your Groove, Man

Foreign Born are a Los Angeles-based indie rock group, whose lush, island tunes will make you feel like catching a wave across Rainbow beach, where the sun is a volleyball and the clouds are made of snow-cone.

They're also funky dressers, equally inspired by the '60s and their own imaginations:

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Nothing says summer like nature-inspired patterns and a little old-school psychedelia!

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Handsome Furs, Handsome Fashions

Alexei Perry is one half of the Handsome Furs, the stylish, beat-rific indie band she formed with husband Dan Boeckner (of Wolf Parade fame.) She's also a fashion icon -- check out her '50s swimwear-inspired romper (yes, that's a heart stitched on the butt), chandelier necklace, and day-glo bra -- only Perry could make half-undressed look adorable!

Johnny Brenda's, 7/9/09. Read my review here!

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Sideways caps and newboy hats

From the Schuylkill to the Delaware:






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Lights shine brightly (too brightly?)

Lights are a Brooklyn-based psychedelic dance-pop band whose far-out jams are matched only by their outlandish outfits.

Here are they are at Johnny Brenda's back in June, opening for Bill Callahan:

I do love hoodies -- AND sparkles -- but I feel like I'd be afraid of a nip slip in this little number.

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