Fall 2009 New York

The Season the Music Died

the virgins kick off fashion week.jpgIn high school I depended on my car radio for new music, in college, boyfriends and now Fashion Week.

Its introduced me to bands like Beirut, the Virgins, She & Him and MGMT over the years and now that my iPhone’s armed with Shazaam and I don’t have to shamelessly harass the DJs everywhere I go, I was ready to walk away with a list of downloadable tunes.

Unfortunately, it’s just not happening. Instead, models are walking to instrumentals and old standbys like “Welcome to the Jungle” or “Electric Feel” (yes, again). At Erin Fetherston there was wind up doll music, at Preen electro beats, at Charlotte Ronson Sam played Etta James and Peggy Lee.

I’m sure it all relates back to the economy in some way - the season’s go-to scapegoat. Are older, well known songs and soothing instrumentals supposed to be comforting and reassuring?

I need tonight’s Chris Benz presentation to kill the trend.

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posted by guest

Feb 16, 2009 11:53AM

...heard that Max Azria will debut 2 new songs by Bat For Lashes that don't come out until April.

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posted by Britt Aboutaleb

Feb 16, 2009 12:01PM

yay!!

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posted by Rockmantica

Feb 16, 2009 1:00PM

That's lame (regarding the post, not the comments). They should totally hire me to do runway music playlists. Omg... So much good music and it plays such an important role in fashion. And vice versa... Tsk tsk

Hire me.

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posted by guest

Feb 16, 2009 2:45PM

Wasn't there a year were everyone kept playing Young Folks by Peter Bjorn and John? And MGMT again? Ugh.

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posted by guest

Feb 16, 2009 4:48PM

what are you talking about? the preen soundtrack was amazing!

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posted by guest

Feb 16, 2009 7:44PM

i second guest 5. velvet underground mixed with electro? amazing.

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 3:05PM

oooo I've got to watch a bit of Preen online to listen!
I've been watching the nyfw videos online and I haven't heard any good new songs lately either. :\

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posted by guest

Feb 18, 2009 8:22AM

Fashion is like poison to music

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posted by guest

Feb 18, 2009 8:24AM

You depend on fashion week for music??!

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