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STYLE RIDER: Seratones’ AJ Haynes Needs Skulls and Liquid Gold

Skulls, killer necklaces, and boots are essential.

Photo by Chad Kamenshine

With a little bit of rock and a little bit of soul, Seratones have been quietly rising out of the Louisiana music scene. Comprised of lead vocalist (and teacher by-day) AJ Haynes, Connor Davis (guitar), Adam Davis (bass) and Jesse Gabriel (drums), Seratones pairs garage rock with Haynes’ Janis Joplin-like vocals. For years, the band had played together in local punk bands and hung out at basement shows, skate park gigs and BBQ joints in Shreveport, Louisiana. The genre-fluid city poured into the band’s identity, so you’ll often hear the blending of jazz, rock, soul and the blues throughout the Southern charm of Seratones’ songs.

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Before playing SXSW next week, Haynes filled us in on her need for groovy necklaces, skulls and a sturdy jean jacket.

Seratones will release its debut album Get Gone on May 6th. Following the band’s SXSW performances, you can catch them on the road with Thao & The Get Down Stay Down next month.

SKULL

AJ HAYNES: This is one of my favorite skulls and has been on every Seratones tour. I like to put him on my amp and he makes for a good dashboard ornament.

BOOTS

AJ: These boots are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. They go with any outfit, are great for any type of weather, and perfect for dancing.

TAMBOURINE-LIKE NECKLACE

AJ: I put this together from a skull necklace I found at a shop on Las Ramblas in Barcelona and an Indian chestpiece I found in Birmingham, Alabama. It also doubles as a makeshift tambourine if I jump up and down. I like to think of it as a sistrum of sorts on my neck.

HONEY

AJ: LIQUID GOLD.

JEAN JACKET

AJ: I found this jacket on a trash can a few years back. It's the only jean jacket that fits me perfectly. Although I like to trade and give away buttons, I always keep my dad's old Navy name tag and my Highland third-eye cat button. Shout out to Nathan Treme, Blood Punch, and the Highland Brigade!

CAT NECKLACE

AJ: My friend Lydia makes phenomenal jewelry from found objects. She found this cat vertebrae in our neighborhood and crafted this lovely thing.

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