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Listen to Milo Greene's Self-Titled Album

Milo Greene

It's Official "Milo Greene" by Milo Greene is now available in CD, vinyl and digital forms. If you are into harmonies, this album is definitely for you. 

Check out their site for purchases.If you'd like more of a taste, streamthe album, or check out their music video for "1957".

Tour Dates:

July
21 - Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
22 - Nashville, TN @ 3rd & Lindsley
24 - Washington, DC @ DC9
26 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge (early show)
28 - Boston, MA @Middle East (upstairs)
29 - Montreal, QC @ Divian Orange
31 - Toronto, ON @The Horseshoe Tavern

August
1 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
3 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas w/The War On Drugs
4 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza (PlayStation stage)
7 - Madison, WI @ The Frequency
8 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
10 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
25 - Seattle, WA @The End 107.7 Presents Summer Camp '12

September
8 - Portland, OR @ MFNW

Employee Profiles: AE.com Creative Director, Brandon A.

Brandon A., Creative Director for AE, manages all of the teams who work on creative assets for AE.com. We sat down with him to talk about his path from intern to Creative Director, what he's most excited about for Back to School and more.
 

Brandon A., AE.com Creative Director

What is your background?
I went to school for graphic design & communications at LaRoche, it’s a small private school in the North Hills.

How did you get your start at AE?
I knew an intern here and he got me an internship. I was hired full time right when I graduated as a graphic designer in 2004 and I’ve been here ever since. I was a graphic designer, than senior designer, then art director, then senior art director and now creative director.

Right now I manage all of the teams that own all the creative for the website for both AE and Aerie – basically, I’m hanging out, shooting a nerf gun, riding a scooter, having fun.

What are your favorite projects that you have worked on at AE?
The launch of the Times Square billboard was pretty cool. There’s so many, it’s like a blur.

The AE Billboard in Times Square

What are your favorite parts of your job?
That I can show up every day in jeans and a t-shirt and work with cool people and do what I like.

What would you tell yourself at age 18 to help get into a creative role?
I would tell him that he needs to be passionate about what he does and be honest. It needs to be a little piece of you that you can’t turn off. It’s not 9-5. Every little piece of you needs to be about design.

Where do you find your inspiration?
Everywhere.

What are you most excited for with the BTS campaign?
We did this casting page that has bios of every kid. I’m pretty pumped about that. I’m also excited about the contest letting the customers take over our brand.

Do you have any special interests or hobbies?
I like to cook. Everything is better when it is cooked on an open flame.

What are your favorite places in Pittsburgh?
PNC Park, there’s a little shaved ice shop called Yia Yia’s Ice on the North Side (you get shaved ice for a quarter), and the Strip District.

Brandon and his family at Yia Yia's

You’re a new dad. Tell us about your daughter.
She’s radical. She’s the coolest little person ever. She makes everything better. Everything that used to be a priority is not, in a good way. And she laughs when she farts.

Hot Chip Debut New Video

Hot Chip

Hot Chip premiered their video for “Look At Where We Are”, the new single from the band’s much lauded fifth album, In Our Heads (Domino). The video is directed by Danny Perez and produced by The Creators Project, Intel and VICE’s global arts and technology initiative dedicated to supporting creativity.

WATCH THE VIDEO

The UK’s leading radio tastemaker, Zane Lowe, premiered a brand new Major Lazer remix of “Look At Where We Are” on his BBC Radio1 show last night.  Stream the track HERE.

The remix will be available on a black label 7” limited to 500 copies pressed at the Hit Bound pressing plant in Brooklyn, NY renowned for reggae & dub vinyl pressings. The digital bundle is available now and the 7” will be available in stores on August 13^th.

The Creators Project, a VICE and Intel initiative, collaborated with Hot Chip to produce the music video for “Look At Where We Are.” The video is the latest in a series of video premieres including Passion Pit’s “Take A Walk,” Battles’ “My Machines,” Neon Indian’s “Polish Girl” and more.

Hot Chip are in the midst of their US tour. With the last minute addition of Jim Orso of Holy Ghost! on drums, the band have garnered excited reviews from the first few stops on the tour.

Fans around the worlds can listen to a live stream of the Brooklyn show on NPR Music tomorrow evening HERE.

Hot Chip Tour In Full:

TUE 17 JULY – BOSTON, MA, HOUSE OF BLUES, USA

WED 18 JULY – BROOKLYN, NY, CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! FESTIVAL

FRI 20 JULY - NEW YORK, NY, TERMINAL 5

SAT 21 JULY – PHILADELPHIA – ELECTRIC FACTORY

SUN 22 JULY – COLUMBIA, MD – MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION – with Sleigh Bells

FRI 27 JULY - DORSET, CAMP BESTIVAL

FRI 10 AUG – HAMBURG, GERMANY - DOCKVILLE

SAT 11 AUG – SAALBURG, GERMANY - SONNEMONDSTERNE

THU 16 AUG – HASSELT, BELGIUM – PUKKELPOP FESTIVAL

SAT 18 AUG – ST POLTEN, AUSTRIA - FREQUENCY FESTIVAL

FRI 24 AUG – KATOWICE, POLAND – TAURON NOWA MUZYKA

SUN 26 AUG – ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – ZURICH OPENAIR

SUN 2 SEPT - STRADBALLY, IRELAND - ELECTRIC PICNIC

THU 6 SEPT - ISLE OF WIGHT, BESTIVAL

SUN 9 SEP – LOS ANGELES, CA – HOLLYWOOD BOWL

TUE 11 SEP – OAKLAND, CA, FOX THEATER

THU 13 SEP – PORTLAND, OR, CRYSTAL BALLROOM

FRI 14 SEP – SEATTLE, WA, PARAMOUNT THEATRE

SAT 15 SEP – VANCOUVER, BC, COMMODORE BALLROOM

SUN 16 SEP – VANCOUVER, BC, COMMODORE BALLROOM

THU 20 SEP – CHOLULA. MEXICO – PIRAMIDES DE CHOLULA

FRI 21 SEP – GUADALAJARA, MEXICO – FORO ALTERNO

SAT 22 SEP – MEXICO CITY, PEPSI CENTER, MEXICO

MON 8 OCT – NORWICH, UK – NORWICH U.E.A

TUE 9 OCT – LEEDS, ENGLAND – O2 ACADEMY LEEDS

THU 11 OCT – BIRMINGHAM, UK – O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM

FRI 12 OCT – GLASGOW, UK – O2 ACADEMY

SAT 13 OCT – MANCHESTER, UK – MANCHESTER ACADEMY

MON 15 OCT – BRISTOL, UK – O2 ACADEMY BRISTOL

TUE 16 OCT – SOUTHAMPTON, UK – GUILDHALL

THU18 OCT – LONDON, UK – O2 BRIXTON ACADEMY

FRI 19 OCT – LONDON, UK – O2 BRIXTON ACADEMY

SUN 28 OCT – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – MELKWEG

MON 29 OCT – COLOGNE, GERMANY – LIVE MUSIC HALL

TUE 30 OCT – FRANKFURT, GERMANY – COCOON

THU1 NOV – BERLIN, GERMANY – COLUMBIAHALLE

FRI 2 NOV – HAMBURG, GERMANY – GROSSE FREIHEIT

SAT 3 NOV – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – ANCIENNE BELGIQUE

MON 5 NOV – PARIS, FRANCE – CASINO DE PARIS

TUE 6 NOV – LILLE, FRANCE – FESTIVAL GROUND ZERO @AERONEF

SUN 30 DEC – LORNE, AUSTRALIA – THE FALLS, LORNE VICTORIA

MON 31 DEC – MARION BAY, AUSTRALIA – THE FALLS FESTIVAL, MARION BAY TASMANIA

FRI 4 JAN – BUSSELTON, AUSTRALIA – SOUTHBOUND FESTIVAL, BUSSELTON

Where Has Your AE Been? - Illes des Saintes

Bridget F., from Napa, California, spent last March sailing with a friend through the Caribbean on a tall mast sailing ship.  They visited seven different islands in the Southern Caribbean, including Barbados and Illes des Saintes, where they spent their days riding scooters and enjoying delicious French cuisine.  Before she left for her great adventure, Bridget stopped by American Eagle to purchase a few necessities— flip flops, jewelry, shorts and other summer essentials.  Although her trip has ended, Bridget didn’t reserve her AE clothing just for the sea—she still receives compliments regularly on her blue AE shorts!

Bridget relaxing in her AE shorts, tank, and earrings while anchored on a sailboat in the bay of Illes des Saintes

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Where has your AE been? Submit your photos to social@ae.com and you could be featured on our blog.

Employee Profiles: Laurie Z., Senior PR Manager

Senior Public Relations Manager Laurie Z. works with her team to form relationships with fashion editors, celebrities, and other influencers to help build awareness for AE. We chatted with Laurie to find out more about her, her job at AE and how you can get your foot in the door in the PR industry. 

Laurie Z., Senior Public Relations Manager

What was your first job in PR like?
My first job in PR was at GUESS Inc. and was an incredible learning experience. It was with a very small team so I was lucky enough to be involved with all aspects of the department. I formed many relationships with fashion and accessory editors that I still maintain today. It was definitely challenging since everything was so new to me but it was all so very exciting. I didn’t really have anyone to hold my hand and guide me through the day to day projects so I had to just jump right in and give it my all.

How did you get your start in PR at AE?
I happened to see a job opening listed online for a PR position at AE and jumped on it instantly. I had been a big fan of the brand and knew it would be the perfect fit for me. I sent my resume, interviewed with the team and the rest is history.

What tips do you have for someone who wants to break into the PR industry?
You have to enjoy a fast paced environment, be great at multi-tasking and enjoy working with people. Fashion industry relationships and connections are very important in PR, but so are relationships in the worlds of art, music, beauty and celebrity, so I would definitely recommend getting out there and networking. You never know who you might meet and where it might take you, so don’t be shy. Internships are a great way to break into the field; they really help you get an idea for the business and the strategies behind the day to day decisions. I would also recommend looking for a position within a company that you truly believe in and are excited about. Passion and enthusiasm go a very long way.

What are your favorite things about working in PR?
I love working with the editors and forming new relationships, I love seeing the results of my work appear on the pages of magazines (it’s very rewarding) and I love working with everyone on the AE PR team!

Gwyneth Paltrow wearing AE Jeans in Vogue, August 2010

What has been your favorite part of the Live Your Life campaign?
I truly enjoyed one of the most recent stages of the campaign which was sending out the national press release and officially announcing the campaign and contest to the world. It was so exciting to be able to finally announce what we have all been working so hard to accomplish. It was such a huge team effort, everyone from all departments rallied together to make so many components align and it was just a great feeling to be able to share it with the public.

Have you traveled anywhere cool with your job?
I would have to say the most interesting place I traveled to for AE was Cancun, Mexico for Spring Break. I thought my spring break days were over after college until I had to bring the AE experience to the beaches of Mexico. It was quite an interesting experience, I must say.

What is a typical day like for you?
I’m not sure I can say that I have a typical day because when it comes to the press, anything can happen. You just never know when the next fashion emergency might happen! However, the fundamentals of my job that take place pretty much every day involve corresponding with editors and press, pitching trend pieces for upcoming fashion features and stories, holding market appointments in our PR showroom, analyzing coverage/clips, brainstorming events and partnerships and developing strategies for new ways to generate brand exposure.

How would you describe your personal style?
I would describe my style as boy meets girl or tomboy chic. I enjoy wearing feminine girly girl styles and mixing it up by adding some rugged elements. I love dainty details but I’m a tomboy at heart.

Laurie and her sister, blogger NYCPretty.

What is your favorite fit of AE jeans?
I live in AE denim! I have two favorite AE denim fits: Boyfit and Skinny. I wear them all the time. In the summer I sport my AE Shorties.

Do you have any fun interests or hobbies?
Running! After work and on the weekends you can usually catch me running in Central Park. My favorite spot is at the Reservoir. On a clear, crisp evening with the NYC skyline in the background and the sun setting – it’s the perfect place to be! I also love traveling with my husband. I’m a beach lover so my favorite destinations are usually tropical of some sort. Some of my recent trips include Costa Rica and Jamaica, but the place I love visiting most, and have a slight obsession with is Hawaii. I think I might have been Hawaiian in my past life.

Laurie in Hawaii

Do you have any cool summer plans?
Sun and Fun in Jamaica and Montauk!

New Music from Bloc Party

Bloc Party

The first video from Bloc Party’s forthcoming album, FOUR, is up now on the band’s website.  Filmed for first single “Octopus,” the video follows an exclusive first play of the song on Zane Lowe’s show on BBC Radio One.   Watch “Octopus”

Produced by Alex Newport (The Mars Volta, At The Drive-In, Polysics), FOUR – which will be released on Frenchkiss Records on August 21^st – was recorded and mixed in New York City, and is the band’s first full-length since 2008's acclaimed Intimacy.  First single “Octopus” hits the ground running with a blast of instantly recognizable nervous energy.  The band’s signature angular guitar interplay and driving rhythm section, coupled with singer/guitarist Kele Okereke’s dynamic vocal, make “Octopus” a decisively enticing first taste of the album.

Bloc Party also recently announced a full tour of the U.S.  The dates are below.

    

Pre-orderFOUR now.

The U.S. tour dates:

7/30/12             Honolulu, HI @ The Republik

8/3/12               Los Angeles, CA @ Hard Festival

8/4/12               Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

8/5/12               Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival

8/7/12               New York, NY @ Terminal 5  *sold out*

8/8/12               New York, NY @ Terminal 5  *sold out*

8/9/12               New York, NY @ Terminal 5  *sold out*

8/11/12             Las Vegas, NV @ The Pool at The Cosmopolitan

8/12/12             San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands

w/ Ceremony:

9/14/12             Boston, MA @ House of Blues

9/15/12             Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theatre

9/16/12             Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

9/17/12             Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

9/19/12             Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre

9/21/12             Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre

9/22/12             Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

9/28/12             Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

New Music from Tame Impala

Tame Impala

West Australian psych warriors Tame Impala will return with their new album Lonerism, to be released globally this October.

Again recorded and produced almost entirely by Kevin Parker in studios, planes, hotels and homes around the world, and mixed by the trailblazing Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips / MGMT), Lonerism’s sound is not so much reinvented as completely redrafted and stretched way, way out. It’s a quantum leap forward for the band, the seeds of which were sown shortly after their debut album Innerspeaker was mixed.

Featuring twelve new songs, Lonerism’s most apparent advance is in its synthesizers – there’s swathes of them cutting melancosmic shapes across almost every track. There’s still the searing guitar lines, bouldering drums, free bass and of course Parker’s voice, but now there’s heavily mournful pads and sunshine lead lines from an army of analogue explorers in the mix.

In the meantime, Tame Impala give to you a first taste of the new album with a free download of ‘Apocalypse Dreams’



 

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