News: 

9/11/11

Follow DEaf on tumblr.com: http://deafbandla.tumblr.com/

7/26/07

New Distro & Extended Deadline

COMING SOON!  Distro at Eagle Rock Sunday Night Bowling & Drinking Club! More info TBA

EXTENDED Submissions Deadline for Issue 3.2: Aug 27, 2007

4/26/07

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

 HyperSweet 3.1 is ready for your order!  It's a full-color, 24-page masterpiece.  Reserve your copy today!  Just e-mail me: hypersweetzine (at) gmail (dot) com.

.

4/05/07

I know that Issue 3.1, the Technology Issue, is not even at the printers yet (sorry for the slowness, 3.1 is still going through proofing and revisions), but I might as well give you a hint of next issue's theme... are you ready?  are you sitting down?  Cleveland!  Are you READY?!  Sorry, it's my rockstar side coming out...

Issue 3.2 Theme: *dundundaaaaa*... 

THE FOOD ISSUE 

exciting, ain't it?  holla...

-viv

3/27/07

 Issue 3.1 almost done!

Good news, Sweeties!  We're almost on deadline with Issue 3.1 of HyperSweet.  What's the word on the new issue?  More color and more pages!  24 pages of sweetness.  So, please be patient, dear contributors and readers... the time is almost here!
-viv

3/15/07

HyperSweet "Minds the Gap" + Events This Sunday!

 Being overwhelmed is never easy, especially when you have non-profit projects that have to take the back-burner while you sort out your life.  That's exactly what happened to the happenin' team of HyperSweet Issue 3.0.  But rest assured that the ball is again rock-n-rollin' and the release time is guest-imated for March 28th.  Like that pre-recorded British announcer for London's Underground Tube (that's a subway to you Yanks) says, "Please Mind the Gap."

In the meantime, there's some truly great events happening this Sunday, March 18th.  Pick one or go to both... they're both kinda close to each other... We'd love to see you there!

Diggin' Sundays at Tribal Cafe * 1-6pm * No Cover
JoelQuiz and his DJ crew go crate diggin' & spice up the Tribal Cafe with electic sounds from 1-6pm every 3rd Sundays at Tribal Cafe (1651 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90026).  While you're at Tribal Cafe, sip on some gourmet made-to-order smoothies & juices, or the usual cafe fare, tea & coffee.  Also, Tribal Cafe is known for their Adobo Sandwiches and other fresh, made-to-order delights.  Yum!  Just make sure the next person you kiss is down for some Adobo action!

The Health Club at Ghetto Gloss Gallery * 2pm - ?? * Cover?
I'm assuming this event is free, but one never can tell these days at art galleries with their "suggested donations" that are required.  WTF?  Anyways, Ghetto Gloss Gallery in Silverlake (2380 Glendale Blvd) is down with the underground and features local and out-of-town artists regularly.  This Sunday is Kraftworks craft fair.  The ever so healthy, The Health Club performs at 2pm and we hear that Dino from Sufferer's Incorporated is doing a solo set.  Pssst!  Ask Gerard of The Health Club to show you his new dance moves... you won't be dissapointed...

2/26/07

JACKETS PROJECT in review

 Thanks to all who came out to the JACKETS PROJECT art show.  Drew (a.k.a A Growl Translucent) did such a great job organizing, curating, and promoting this event!  I'm so proud to see that it was such a success and honored that he let HyperSweet be an integral part of it!

Tribal Cafe was packed to the gills -- so much so that the one cafe employee was overwhelmed with food and drink orders.  I apologize to those who had to wait upwards to an hour for their food and/or drink.  But for the most part, we're so happy with how the event came off.  Thanks to the Jeroldines for playing live even without their drummer.  We can't wait to see you all again for the next show!

We didn't think it was wise to leave up such awesome hands-on art pieces at the Tribal Cafe, but please stay tuned to a traveling show where the art from JACKETS PROJECT might be shown at a different location + new pieces!

Click here for PHOTOS.  Of course, the photos of the art do not do them justice, especially the 3-D ones.  But those who were there saw just how intricate some of the designs were.  Thanks to Gary for providing some of his awesome photos from JACKETS PROJECT.
Click here for Gary's photos.

-Viv

 2/07/07

Release Date announced for Issue 3.1

March 23, 2007 is our release date for Issue 3.1, the "technology" issue.  Thank you to our brilliant contributors for your submissions!  Please stay tuned for the release party info.  In the meantime, check out this art show that HyperSweet is presenting in conjunction with The OutSounds.  HyperSweet probably won't have any of Issue 3.1 available yet, but we'll do a short print run of the very popular Issue 2.2!

SATURDAY, FEB 24, 2007
The OutSounds & HyperSweet Magazine present:
JACKETS PROJECT
Over 20 artists & musicians reinterpret & design the 12" Record Jacket.

Featuring designs by: Champoyhate, Good On Paper, Aaron Skillz, The Jeroldines, Hever Velasquez, Turtle, Joel Quiz, Albert Campos, Gary Shum, Joe Macasocal, Lori Fujikawa, Freakstik, Leaf, Lightsleeper, 100tifico, Aaron Onsurez, Sally Carson, Drew DeRamos, Andy Marchal, Thea Willis, The Health Club + MORE!
Tribal Cafe - 1651 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

1/11/07

Theme & Deadline announced for Issue 3.1

Deadline for submissions: February 2, 2007

Theme: TECHNOLOGY

Note on the theme: For most people, the word, "technology" denotes high-tech, but this is an abstract theme that is open to interpretation.  The topic of your submission could be high-tech, low-tech, how technology effects you and/or your surroundings, innovations of the human race (fire, the wheel, etc)...That said, have fun, be creative & please contribute! -viv

Please see Contribution Guidelines for more info...

Questions? e-mail hypersweetzine (at) gmail (dot) com 

12/28/06

 Notes on Issue 3.1 in 2007!

 HyperSweet Zine + friends have been crazy busy with the end of year blitz! It doesn't help that a tight budget puts us in a tight spot w/ printing, so Issue 2.2 is now out-of-print & a collector's item! And that only eggs on the creativity & motiviation to push forward into 2007!

That's right, kids, HyperSweet has it's thinking cap on for Issue 3.1, so please stay tuned. Gonna be a winnah!

I'll announce the theme for 3.1 within the next couple of weeks & put out a call for submissions.

In the meantime, have a safe, yet fun New Year's. Most of the HyperSweet peeps will be at the event below. I wish I could have Issue 2.2 available, but I'm completely out of stock, which makes it that much more exciting to eagerly await Issue 3.1.

See ya in 2007!

---

Bowl your way into 2007!
December 31st @ Eagle rock Bowling lanes
Eagle Rock Sunday Night Bowling and Drinking Club
All Star Lanes
4459 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041
$20, 8pm, all ages, 21+ for bar area
$20 includes: Unlimited bowling/shoe rental, Champagne toast, Karaoke, Homemade snacks

Die Rockers Die (9:00pm) plays with The Transmissions (10:00pm) and The Health Club (10:30 on second stage), along with 5 other bands. A Growl Translucent will also be DJing between bands.
There is FREE bowling all night, Kareoke, champagne toast, & homemade snacks included with price of admission. There is a FULL BAR for those 21+ and the bowling alley is ALL AGES.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Bar Stage:
8:00 Wake up Incinerate
9:00 Die Rockers Die
10:00 The Transmissions
11:00 Kind Hearts and Coronets

Arcade Stage:
8:30 F*cked Five
9:30 Murmur
10:30 The Health Club

12-2:30 DJ Dave

$20 includes:
*Unlimited bowling/shoe rental
*Champagne toast
*Karaoke
*Homemade snacks

11/28/06

DON NITES @ Mr. T's Bowl - Thu 11/30

11/20/06

Get a dose from Cough Syrup Society on Thanksgiving Eve!

Cough Syrup Society returns with a shindig at Tribal Cafe next week Wednesday, Nov 22nd!

Live music by Broken Kilometer + special guests.
Art by HEVER VELASQUEZ, CHAMPOY HATE, Aaron Skillz
Handmade crafts by Lia, Thea, Carlie, LEAF & more!
Local DJ's all night.

Start your long Thanksgiving weekend with the fun-loving folks at Tribal Cafe & Cough Syrup Society!

Date/Time: Wednesday November 22, 2006
Entry Type: Party
Location: TRIBAL CAFE
Street Adr: 1651 W Temple St
City: Los Angeles
Zip: 90026


 

11/09/06

HyperSweet on QuadMag.com!

Jeela, the ultra-talented keeper of QuadMag - an online magazine that promotes the music/art/whatevers scene in Hawaii - has posted a sweet entry about HyperSweet!  Take a look and let her know what you think!

Thanks Jeela!  You rock!

http://www.quadmag.com/4UM/index.php/2006/11/09/hypersweets/

10/12/06

DONFEST 2006 - Photo Review

Here's the pictorial review of the long day and night the DONFEST crew spent at the Eagle Rock Music Festival on Saturday, Oct 7, 2006. Great fun was had. We met so many good people. We saw and heard so many good bands and DJ's. Don gave away lots of freebies and made people of all ages extremely happy. We were all very proud to have brought the music we love and believe in to the ears and souls of Eagle Rock. 

DONFEST Stage is ready to go! 


Broken Kilometer DJs the best in indie rock as Oliver and Don discuss America's involvement in Iraq



Don giving away free CD's courtesy of Don's Music in Eagle Rock



Third band: The Health Club
 

joelquiz
  

Fourth Band: Dan Clucas Experience

… featuring Anders Griffen on skins

Fifth band/element: Die Rockers Die (Photo courtesy of Fvcking Brian!) 



Don pops open a bottle of champagne


Look who's the first in line for some bubbley... Why, it's the Cough Syrup Society of course! 
 

More photos on HyperSweet's myspace blog.

For some hyper cool photos of Art Damaged, The Guilty Hearts, and Dan Clucas, please visit DJ Chili Stingray's photobucket site

 9/29/06

HyperSweet 2.2 - out & about!

 It's time for the second print run of Volume 2, Issue 2 at HyperSweet Headquarters here in Los Angeles.  Exciting events are on the horizon... but first I want to thank everyone for their enthusiastic response to this latest issue of HyperSweet.  It's you and you and you and you and YOU who make this non-profit project worthwhile!

 Special note: Gabe of The Health Club donated a long-reach stapler so that I could save my non-slave-labor-trained fingers for more important things like ... typing out news for the HyperSweet Homepage.  Thank you, Gabe!

 Mail order and one-off event distribution continues.  Reserve your copy today!  E-mail me at hypersweetzine (at) gmail (dot) com.

 This weekend is dedicated to gearing up for HyperSweet representation at some big events this October, which includes:

DONFEST 2006 on Sat, Oct 7 is a music festival from 5pm - Midnight featuring bands and DJ's.  Don Records is sponsoring a stage at the corner of Colorado Blvd & Eagle Rock Blvd (across from Swork).  DONFEST is a part of the Eagle Rock Street Festival (flyer below).

 ...and on Fri, Oct 27 is Katya's Halloween Costume Party at Zamakibo!  more info tba...

DONFEST 2006

 9/12/06

DISTRO FEVER - HyperSweet 2.2 is ready for release...

but the question is: Are You Ready?

MAILING LIST: those who replied with their current address will be sent Issue 2.2 ...courtesy of SweetieViv. 

TO ORDER, e-mail me: hypersweetzine (at) gmail (dot) com.  The price of Issue 2.2 is $3.00... but for a limited time, we're offering the current 36-page color issue for only $2.00!  That includes the cost of shipping. *HyperSweet is non-profit so all monies go straight into printing, production, and distribution.

CONTRIBUTORS & FEATURED AGT STREET SCENE PEEPS: You are eligible for a free copy (includes shipping). If you haven't done so already, please e-mail me your current mailing address. You rock!

HAWAII PEEPS: I will ship out a few copies to the Stylus store (www.stylushonolulu.com) in Honolulu, which should arrive within the next week. I'll post another bulletin when it's finally confirmed.

LA PEEPS: A few of you have the new ish already, but for those of you who would like to see a copy for yourself, I will have HyperSweet 2.2 available at the FREE Die Rockers Die show at the Cocaine (Live Jazz in Little Tokyo; 366 E. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012). If you'd like me to reserve your copy, just e-mail me. For Die Rockers Die info: www.myspace.com/dierockersdie

I'm seeing about getting HyperSweet distributed in certain hot spots... but we shall see my sweeties!

 8/07/06

We're workin' at it...

Issue 2.2 is being formulated as we speak... uh, type... and it looks like it's gonna be a winnah!  The Japan theme looks like it's taking shape well and we'll have something by the end of the month... so, it's not really a summer issue as much as it is a where-the-hell-did-summer-go issue.  Or a why-is-this-summer-so-damn-hot-I-can't-even-think-straight issue... Or... well, you get the idea.

Keep your eyes peeled... we're comin' at ya!

-viv (ed.)

7/13/06

Theme for Issue 2.2

Theme: JAPAN

The next issue will showcase photo contributions from multiple contributors who have taken trips or lived in Japan over the last 5 years.

The theme is "Japan," but you can write or create art about:

• being hapa (half Japanese),
• J-towns (Japantowns from around the world -- in Los Angeles, there are the towns Little Tokyo and even Little Osaka),
• Japanese food,
• Anime,
• discemination of the song, "Turning Japanese,"
• etc.

Writings, art, photos, remotely related to Japan or Japanese culture, will be featured.

E-mail your idea to: hypersweet (at) gmail (dot) com

Please remember: deadline is July 30!

6/30/06

Deadline extended for Issue 2.2

Contribution deadline has been extended until July 30, 2006.  The theme for issue 2.2 will be announced shortly!  Please check back in a few days.

5/24/06

Contribution Guidelines Added

If you're interested in contributing to the SUMMER ISSUE, please go to the new Contribution Guidelines page for info.  HyperSweet is open to new ideas, so if you don't see it on the Contribution Guidelines page, please email us with your idea!

Submit to:

hypersweetzine (at) gmail (dot) com

5/15/06

FREE ISSUE offer*

Because we're so damn sweet around here...

For a limited time, HyperSweet is offering one (1) FREE ISSUE* mailed directly to your door while supplies last!  Yes, we'll take care of postage!  Simply e-mail:

hypersweetzine at gmail dot com

with your mailing address.  If we can't fulfill your request, we will notify you.  Thanks!

*only within the U.S. please... but we love everyone, so for our international Sweeties just email us for details on how to get HyperSweet zine mailed to your door.

5/8/06

HyperSweet 2.1 Release weekend

I distributed the first 100 glossy copies of HyperSweet 2.1 this weekend while hitting the Los Angeles scene.  It received tons of good feedback from both friends and strangers alike.  This week, a bunch more copies will be shipped to Honolulu and to New York.  Get crazy! -viv

some visuals...

Starting this weekend, Thea swore off computers to cure her online addiction.  So, she decided to read some HyperSweet zines ... over & over again:

HyperSweet... better than a glowstick!

5/5/06

HyperSweet released 5/5/06 - Cinco de Mayo!

Now, you've got another reason to celebrate!  I'm picking up HyperSweet 2.1 from the printers ... hooray! -viv

4/27/06

At the printers

I just came back from the printers to approve the final proof.  It's a go!  I'm taking orders now.  Just e-mail hypersweetzine at gmail dot com for more info. - viv

4/18/06

Hypersweet 2:1

Issue 2:1 is at the printers as we type this.  Set date for release is April 28, 2006.  Oh, sweet day, oh hypersweet day...

Myspace

Yes, my sweeties, Hypersweet is on myspace... feel free to add us!