"NON-CONFORMIST"

"Non-Conformist"

This term has always been my favourite, mainly because I identify with it so closely. I know the progressive world doesn't believe in labels when it comes to sexuality or gender, but non-conformist just seems to fit.

With a simple Google search, we find that:

"Nonconformist" or "Non-conformist" was a term used in England and Wales after the Act of Uniformity 1662 to refer to a Protestant Christian who did not "conform" to the governance and usages of the established Church of England.

Clearly this definition is very dated, but the values are still there. So here's what it means to me specifically...

Growing up, relationships have always been an important topic for adults, my peer group, and in pop culture. In my porn industry rant, I went on about my love for porn (already going against the strains of porn being a taboo subject). Not only do I love porn, but I'm gay - surely that's an an abomination against the Church of England? Okay, enough of sexuality - I have plenty more layers. So let's start with the first layer seen; clothing. My clothing has always been, at least in my eyes, experimental. Phases come and go, but I've just not clicked with fashion in the mainstream recently. Being an avid internet user from a young age means that I've come across people and individual styles from all across the globe - great fun! Let me introduce you to the No Frills Twins [pictured left], twin sisters who originally posted YouTube covers, but recently ventured into the modelling world and began releasing music videos.

This is the video that made me fall in love with the girls - but it doesn't hint at what they're capable of achieving with their looks.

The psychedelic twins mix their raspy voices with their Addams Family inspired faces to create a hypnotic persona which leaves audiences intrigued.

My next favourite is the original $LUT. Brooke Candy tells you not to give a FUCK. This freaky princess is a feminist with a new platform. Coming up through internet blogs, and collaborating with other indie princesses such as Charli XCX & Grimes - Brooke is a force to be reckoned with. Her infamous like "Next time they call you a slut, Brooke Candy tell you not to give a fuck." will forever be my favourite line from anyone ever. Her aim is to reclaim derogatory words and phrases against woman and empower them. Her outlandish looks, and controversial raps makes her such an ideal and force in modern pop culture. A lot of you have most likely not heard of her, but all I can ask is that you check out her new new single, the Sia-penned hit 'Happy Days'. Catch her just before she crosses over into the pop industry... OR, check out the fan favourite, 'Opulence' - the title track to her first iTunes release.

Okay so my next favourite is 'Grimes'. I've known about Grimes for years now, and never gave a single fuck about her. I'm not going to lie and say I've been a fan from day 1 - my first impression was 'try hard white girl posing with a snake pretending to be a Japanese Britney Spears'... honestly, you think I'm joking. Peep Brooke in the background!

Grimes' new album is SO GOOD. Down to the point where I don't even want to talk about her too much - PLEASE, just look up everything Grimes does. She is the FUTURE.

This post is just turning into music suggestions, so let me finish by listing some of my favourite non-conformists who didn't jump to my mind at first:

Shia LaBeouf - The guy is off his nut, 100% of the time. I love it. His performance art is iconic, and knowing he started as a child star on Disney Channel makes me love everything
Miley Cyrus - The controversial bitch has near enough pissed off everyone with her squeaky clean transition. Keep sticking your tongue out and performing naked you mess. Love you.
Tyler, the Creator - Just look at his twitter, amazing.
Die Antwoord - South African rave group: obsessed with the zef lifestyle, blood, and sex. Each music video is a JOURNEY.
Azealia Banks - Oh the bitch pisses me off so much, but she's so engaging. She's so vocal about EVERYTHING on Twitter, and all of her views contradict each other. But wow her discography is a solid 9.5/10. Never released a 'bad song' per say.
FKA twigs - Non-controversial sweet heart with the work ethic of a religious figure. Again, please research this incredible figure.

ok this post is turning into music appreciation and there are drunk teens in my house night x