< SamANTHEM > The Rosebuds - Give Me A Reason (Live on KEXP)

Awwww it's finally Friday! The weekend is here and it has been much anticipated after a full week of school and work. Although, I am enjoying the hustle and bustle of my new schedule, it is quite the adjustment from my leisurely Summer of little work and more play. Maybe I'm just lazy, I don't know haha. Well, with the arrival of Friday comes my SamANTHEM song of the week. I decided to go a little more calming today with a track from The Rosebuds. I knew I wanted to feature them all week but I honestly could NOT decide on which song of their's to post, so after much deliberation with myself, I finally chose Give Me a Reason. Why? I quite honestly just really liked the mellow ease it gives me. I hope it does the same for you! Enjoy:) 

-sam

Back to school. Back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool.

It's official, school is HERE! For most, that last line is a dreadful thought but I would have to say I do not fall under that category anymore. With changing my major and transferring schools, I have never been more excited to engulf myself in my education. I can't not put into any other words than, it just feels right. I am studying Fashion Design right in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City and things just seem to be falling into place here. I believe I have quite possibly found my nitch. :)

These lovely photographs were taken by the incredible Dean Chytraus, whom of which is bursting with talent! We actually shot these back in March but I have been awaiting the completion of my blog to post these. For those who know me, I dread the thought of having any picture taken of me, so this is extremely out of my comfort zone but life is all about breaking those amenities, am I right?

For those curious, I found my dress at a local boutique in SLC that is actually no longer in business but I have attached a few sources with similar characteristics. :) My shoes are Steve Madden and the sunnies were surprising purchased a Tai Pan Trading. 

-sam

http://us.asos.com/ASOS-T-Shirt-Dress-in-Textured-Floral-Mirror-Print/13w0b2/?iid=4478021&cid=15801&Rf980=3674&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Print&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1ULVNoaXJ0LURyZXNzLWluLVRleHR1cmVkLUZsb3JhbC1NaXJyb3ItUHJpbnQvUHJvZC8.

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses/4130342480068.jsp#/

< SamANTHEM > The Delays - Wanderlust

 

Helloo:) My apologies for the slight delay on this post. My normally relaxing Friday turned into a crazy, hectic day of very FORTUNATE events. To add to my high of good luck this week, I was able to make the sketchiest/most successful KSL deal for an 80gb iPod on Thursday. To give you a little background, I had an iPod since I was 12 years old and the loyal, old guy finally saw its final day last Summer. So, yes. I, Sam Hobson, did not have an iPod for a full YEAR! I merely lived off of my 16gb iPhone (do not do this). In commemoration of my new-to-me iPod, I have been rediscovering some of my old favorite tunes. Here's the winner of the week: Wanderlust by The Delays. To be honest, I completely forgot about this band until I decided to dive in to my ancient playlists on my parents' computer, and what a shame it is that I went all these years without them. With my reenlightenment, I shall awake you all to the harmonious sounds created by the oh-so-talented group, The Delays.

Feast in the sweet melodies, my friends!

 

-sam

< SamANTHEM > New Navy - Zimbabwe (Flume Remix)

Hola RAGcoasters! I've decided to start a fun little tradition called, "SamANTHEM," this will be my favorite song of the week and will be posted every Friday. I will be posting songs that I have either recently stumbled upon or just good ol Sam Hobson classic tunes. Today's pick is New Navy - Zimbabwe (Flume Remix). My best friend introduced me to Flume a few months back and I have been obsessed ever since! They have such a unique sound and I personally feel that they remake songs to be better than the original version. Haha is that bad?.... Well I hope you enjoy! And don't be surprised if I post more and more about Flume;)

-sam

If you're from SLC, you have a picture in front of this.

Awe, the iconic SLC Pepper mural, located on 400 West between 200 South and 300 South, has been a cultural treat to good ol' Salt Lake City. Inspired by the album artwork of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, artist Jann Haworth made her piece a 50 ft by 30 ft into a mural in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake. She plans to create more in Los Angeles and Barcelona. Crazy to think the first one started in Utah... how lucky are we? 

On a less cool note, I have to give my kid brother credit for my outfit because, after all, I had to raid his closet for these killer joggers. Nothing better than a pair of throwback, acid-wash jeans and blacked out chucks for the day. 

Until next time, my loves.

-sam 

Here We Go

With the start up of school again this fall, I have officially/ finally decided to start up my blog that I have so awfully longed for. So, for my NUMEROUS followers, welcome to the life of Sam Hobson. To introduce myself and my vision, I'll give you a rough explanation as to what inspired me to blog. As long as I can remember, I have LOVED clothing. It's like art that you get to wear on your body and everyday you have the opportunity to create something new and unique. Not only is my love for fashion design extremely prominent in my life but so is my obsession with music, primarily Indie and early 90's, but I like finding the magic in any genre. It's a rare and strange occurrence to find me without some sort of background music, I can't explain it but music just ups every situation. Haha maybe I'm just crazy, but it's whatever. And, lastly, I have found a new appreciation for art. Whether it's actual paintings, sculptures or photography or even just the art of a certain culture, I'm in love with seeing how others like to portray particular messages and/or themselves. It's an infatuation that I think I've alway had but I never really put it to use, so that's where the blog comes in. RAGcoast will be my dumping grounds for the things I find symphonies in. Whether anyone is reading this, or not, I'm ecstatic to get started and put beautiful thoughts on to something that will last forever. HERE WE GO!!

-sam