#LED Bands

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What Are the Top LED Band Features You Should Consider for Your Next Project?

LED bands are a fantastic way to add a touch of creativity, style, and functionality to your space. Whether you're planning a DIY home lighting project, enhancing your office, or creating a vibrant atmosphere for an event, LED bands offer a wide range of options. But how do you choose the right one for your project? In this blog, we'll discuss the key features of LED bands that you should consider when selecting the perfect lighting solution for your needs.

1. Brightness and Light Output

One of the most important factors to consider when selecting LED bands is the brightness and light output. LED bands come in various brightness levels, depending on how much light you need in the space. If you're using LED bands for mood lighting, you may want a softer light. On the other hand, if you need bright, functional lighting, go for bands with higher brightness levels.

The light output of LED bands is often measured in lumens. Generally, the higher the lumens, the brighter the light. When choosing LED bands for your project, make sure to pick the right brightness that matches your purpose.

2. Color Options

LED bands offer a range of colors to suit different lighting needs. Some LED bands allow you to adjust the colors with a remote control or a mobile app. This feature is perfect if you want to create different moods or switch up the look of a room.

For example, you could use warm white light for a cozy atmosphere in your living room or cool blue light for a refreshing vibe in your office. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) LED bands allow you to mix and match colors, creating thousands of shades for every occasion.

If your project involves decorative lighting for a party or an event, consider LED bands with color-changing options. These can add fun and excitement to any environment.

3. Flexibility and Length

LED bands are known for their flexibility, which makes them perfect for unique and custom lighting designs. They can be bent, curved, and shaped to fit around corners, under cabinets, or along walls, which makes them a versatile lighting solution for almost any space.

The length of the LED band is another crucial factor to think about. Depending on the size of the area you’re working with, you’ll need a longer or shorter strip. LED bands come in different lengths, and many can be cut to fit your exact needs, allowing you to customize them for your project.

Make sure you measure the area you want to light before purchasing the LED bands so you can choose the right length.

4. Power Source and Energy Efficiency

LED bands are known for their energy efficiency, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to reduce their electricity bills. Most LED bands run on low voltage, which means they consume less power than traditional light sources like incandescent bulbs.

When it comes to power sources, you can find LED bands that run on batteries, USB, or AC power. USB-powered LED bands are convenient for small projects, like lighting up a desk or creating ambient lighting on a bookshelf. For larger setups, AC-powered LED bands may be more suitable since they can cover a bigger area.

Choosing energy-efficient LED bands not only saves you money but also reduces your carbon footprint.

5. Durability and Weather Resistance

If you're planning to use LED bands for outdoor projects or in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or kitchens, make sure you choose bands that are built to last. Many LED bands are designed to be weather-resistant, meaning they can withstand the elements, including rain and dust.

For outdoor use, look for LED bands that have an IP (Ingress Protection) rating. This rating indicates how well the bands can resist dust and water. The higher the IP rating, the more durable the LED bands will be.

Conclusion

LED bands are a great way to enhance your space with energy-efficient, versatile, and customizable lighting. When planning your next project, consider factors such as brightness, color options, flexibility, power sources, and durability. By keeping these features in mind, you can create a lighting design that fits your needs perfectly.

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shirts that go hard: rock n' roll edition

part 2 here

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I may be crazy but I LOVE when singers leaning in to guitarists this way….if you have similar pics please share (I need it for scientific purposes……..)

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something poetic about the local rock station advertising their female lead weekend of music for Mother’s Day and then playing my chemical romance

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the obsession is real

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classic rock fans are either homophobic old men or gay tumblr users

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What is a groupie?

Some of you may have curiously noticed that odd second word in my blog title. If you are not familiar with the rock music scene of the 1960s-1990s, you might not know its meaning.

Allow me to tell you a beautiful tale of music, love, pychedelia and hazy freedom in the air which golden memory still fiercely echoes to the present day.

It all began in the 1960s, when all of a sudden the social wind started moving fast away from the rigid rules of the decades prior: Baby Boomers, most of whom were born in complete poverty during World War II and grew up under the strictness of an unfullfilling capitalistic and patriarcal way of life, caught a sudden collective feeling of revolution.

Driven by the discovery of psychedelics, which in turn inspired an entire new world of art and the sweet, raunchy sound of psych rock ‘n’ roll, youngsters were now gathering in masses, participating in love-ins, moving to communes, leaving their past materialistic lives far behind.

In the haste of a world spinning recklessly towards the side of progression, which only rule was to love all, love vast and love freely, for the very first time women and girls felt like they could give thanks to the artists and musicians who were the voice of a new liberated generation in a radical and empowering way.

In the words of Groupie Queen Pamela Des Barres,

“A groupie is just a music-loving muse. It's a give-and-take with a musician and the ladies who love them, or boys who love them, and it's all one big happy connection. It's inspiring them to be great, they inspire us to be great. It's a real, beautiful, life-affirming thing.”

Being a groupie was all about self-confidence, sexual liberation, show-stopping fashion, choosing to do what you like (or who you like) and carrying love with you wherever you went. No, it wasn't only about the sex— it was being a muse in a modern and feminist way and giving back to the artists that made the whole world shine for you, it was about inspiring those who had inspired you, exchanging love and electrifying moments with the people you admired, and just having a bloody good time, free as a bird, within the context of the glorious fever dream that was the 1960s.

Some groupies were so popular within the rock scene that they became famous themselves. These music loving it-girls had a particular charm, an aura, a presence intrinsic to them, their wild spirit clearly visible within their bright, glossy eyes, often making them even more interesting than the musicians they romanced. The most famous names in groupiedom include:

Pamela Des Barres

Cynthia Plaster Caster

Bebe Buell

Anita Pallenberg

Tawny Kitaen

Nancy Spungen

Chris O'Dell

Roxana Shirazi

Audrey Hamilton

Morgana Welch

Many other girls of rock were mentioned in the countless works of famous and underground musicians, which immortalised their importance as relentless inspirations for the art. We all know love is what makes the world turn ‘round, right?

The groupie tradition carried on proudly throughout the 1970s and the 1980s, when the rebellious and debaucherous rock scene slowly started becoming a parody of what it once was, until the grunge subculture ultimately redefinied what was cool and uncool, sweeping away any traces of what in the 90s was considered demeaning to women.

But was it?

There's much to say about the controversial figure of the groupie and how it inevitably clashes with the blatant misogyny of the time when it was at its peak. Being a muse is not a bad thing, and the only reason why the majority were female is because the music industry was widely dominated by straight males— mind you, it still is, even though by a lesser extent.

Being a groupie in the 1960s went hand in hand with the decade's newly found sexual liberation and the second wave of feminism. It was a direct expression of free love, a way to engage in the counterculture, it was a fierce, radical choice, a clear assertion of female power and what ultimately felt most natural to the people involved, which was to be aligned with and unashamed of one's sexual desires.

It's this spirit, this pure, anapologetic essence that I want to highlight in my work as a writer and entrepreneur. I chose a controversial name for my business specifically catering to women because women's history is controversial and women's artistic expression and voice have been silenced for centuries, just like the groupies' story remained unacknowledged and untold for decades, until one of them decided to speak up.

Thanks to the work of author Pamela Des Barres starting with her 1987 memoir I'm with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie and culminating with her presence on social media celebrating the role and importance of her community, there has been a change in public perspective of how the role of a groupie concerning the arts is viewed.

The groupie community nowadays, consisting of female and male music fans, insists on its inherent relevance to feminist issues, and it's a mere declaration of love for art and the human experience.

If you want to further your knowledge about groupiedom, here is a playlist designed to reawaken its deepest, most passionate sentiment— including what groupies used to listen to on their record player while getting ready for a wild night out with their favourite girlfriends and rockstars!

“LIVE THE GROUPIE DREAM” on Spotify

“LIVE THE GROUPIE DREAM” on Apple Music

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Roberts trying to whore it out in the back and Bonzo wants to start WWIII I'm crying 😭

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the birth of Venus - Sandro Botticelli, 1486

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A while ago I did a post about Robert Plant photographed in neon colors…well it’s a sequel!!

Now Jimmy Page in neon🤑🤑

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DON'T WANNA BE STUCK IN THAT NEGATIVITY KEEP JERKIN' ON YOUR SQUIRTER YOU WILL NEVER GET WITH ME! Jerkin' by Amyl and the Sniffers

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