Saturday, January 31, 2009

Friendly Fires - Skelton Boy


Their sound is immerisive uptempo technoy pop, think if Keane met Cut Copy/Crystal Castles and then cheated on them with Coldplay. Their from the UK, *smh* of course, and are signed to XL. Check their myspace here. Heres the their first video WARNING: This video and song may have your feet dancing frantically.


Friendly Fires 'Skeleton Boy' by Clemens Habicht from Nexus Productions on Vimeo.


Your love is out
believing despite the loss
Give me your hand
lets face this night and see it through

Thursday, January 29, 2009

THIS WEEKS: Dope Poetry

I realized the other day that I've never posted any women poets, an I apologize for that. Today is your lucky day cuz I'm giving ya'll a double dosage. Heres two of my favs...
ENJOY.
Yellow Rage


^^ These chicks are so raw...

Nothing is for Nothing

hhhmm *Smh*



Watchmen Kubricks

My inner kid saying "GIMMIE GIMMIE" lol
They're coming out in sets of 3, made by Medicom... They're dropping 6/09... yea I know, I hate waiting to :(

2009 IWC Aquatimers

The 90 IWC Aqatimers collection consists of five diving watches, all with a tool-less strap change system and external rotating bezels; The Auto 2000 model is rated for 2,000 meters.

Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my mouth. I've never been a big jewelry type of guy, EXCEPT for watches. I'm sucker for a nice watch. This makes me almost want to sell my Rolex just so I could cop one of these bad boys
This new environmental commitment by IWC will start in the Darwin anniversary year - 2009 - in which the scientific world will celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the great British biologist and behavioural scientist Charles Darwin. He made his fundamental observations on the origin of species mainly on the Galapagos, the unique archipelago in the Pacific Ocean which was never in contact with the mainland at any time during the history of evolution. Specific animal and plant species not to be found anywhere else on earth evolved here through natural selection as a result of the differences in living conditions - even from one island to the next.

Suicidal Tendencies x Vans Syndicate Era








I'm Feelin these. I'd prolly go with black.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

I Concur...

THIS WEEKS: Music on Repeat


^^^this is now my favorite and the best hip hop album record to drop last year. Reminds me of all the reasons i fell in love with hip hop.
^^^I've never been much of a fan of this guy, but this is some of his best work for sure. This and Marshall Mathers LPs are some of the best Hip Hop albums in recent years. During these records Em was at the top of his game. He evolved from, "the white boy that can rap and is out to prove something", into a lyrical beast never afraid to express what was on his mind (Artist integrity is at the core of everything I believe in and I respect the hell outta any artist that has a the balls to do what they feel is right not just what will sell). And he does so in such a manner that only he could do. "White America" a pivotal track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. It's one of the most intense intro tracks I've ever heard, filled with shady's witty social commentary that will have you laughing and in deep thought at the same time.
^^^^yea pretty much everyones fav new record atm, so what, its' quality is undeniable. movin on'
^^A phenominal Live EP! that you can get for free right here!
"Vultres" ,"Neon","Good love is on the way","Stop this train","Who did you think I was","I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)", "Heart of Life", "Free Fallin", "... all live, all amazing... Need i go on?


^^^ whoever ran sound for this live album ep deserves a raise, the audio quality trancends every song they perform within EP to the next level. One of my fav Bands/EPs, they've never sounded better.
^^^gave them a chance awhile back and wasn't feelin' it but after a third listen this band is finally starting to click with me

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Animal Collective - My Girls MUSIC VIDEO



This song is my shit! Now I know these guys have been around for a minute, and I've been hearing good stuff about them for couple years, but I just got into them. Really from the hype they've been getting for their new album "Merriweather Post Pavillion" I felt now was the best time to check them out. I loved this song from the first time I heard it. I've had the record on repeat for the past couple days. It is definitely an acquired taste, just fyi. I think my friend said it best when reffering to their new album "I feel like I'm on the moon" lol. The video has an old skool ipod commerical concept going on. Very fitting for such trippy music.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Vans Vault 2009 F/W Sneaker Preview - Chukka Del Barco & Chukka Del Barco LX





*sigh*... I said I was done after I purchase the hosoi3 sk8-his, but damnit i need them both, BAD. these are SO COLD. *crossing my fingers* that they don't drop soon cuz kinda I'm broke :( atm. if i had to choose ill prolly go with brown, real hard choice though.

THIS WEEKS: Dope Poetry

K, srry i know i forgot last weeks so I have two good ones for ya'll 2 watch

George Watsky - V is for Virgin



Black Ice, Poetri, & Shihan - We are MEN


Enjoy

Playmobil Security Check Point




A friend of mine told me the other day about this new toyset being released by Playmobil. I didn't believe it till I did a search for myself. It's based on the TSA check points that you would find in an airport, lord knows I've been through more than my fair share of these last year. Not fun at all. I just find it slighly disturbing that this toy exactly exist. There are some pretty funny reviews for this on amazon that better express my perspective. Here are 2 of my favs:
I was a little disappointed when I first bought this item, because the functionality is limited. My 5 year old son pointed out that the passenger's shoes cannot be removed. Then, we placed a deadly fingernail file underneath the passenger's scarf, and neither the detector doorway nor the security wand picked it up. My son said "that's the worst security ever!". But it turned out to be okay, because when the passenger got on the Playmobil B757 and tried to hijack it, she was mobbed by a couple of other heroic passengers, who only sustained minor injuries in the scuffle, which were treated at the Playmobil Hospital.
The best thing about this product is that it teaches kids about the realities of living in a high-surveillence society. My son said he wants the Playmobil Neighborhood Surveillence System set for Christmas. I've heard that the CC TV cameras on that thing are pretty worthless in terms of quality and motion detection, so I think I'll get him the Playmobil Abu-Gharib Interogation Set instead (it comes with a cute little memo from George Bush).

Thank you Playmobil for allowing me to teach my 5-year old the importance of recognizing what a failing bureaucracy in a ever growing fascist state looks like. Sometimes it's a hard lesson for kids to learn because not all pigs carry billy clubs and wear body armor. I applaud the people who created this toy for finally being hip to our changing times. Little children need to be aware that not all smiling faces and uniforms are friendly. I noticed that my child is now more interested in current events. Just the other day he asked me why we had to forfeit so much of our liberties and personal freedoms and I had to answer "well, it's because the terrorists have already won". Yes, they have won.
I also highly recommend the Playmobil "farm fencing" so you can take your escorted airline passenger away and fence him behind bars as if he were in Guantanamo Bay.


more here


Lego Obama Presidential Inauguration








Best thing that i've seen that was inauguration related all day.

Side Note: Yesterday was the coldest fucking day ever! I'm quite sure of it. I'll rant about it later.

McQ Alexander McQueen for Target










McQueen is one of my favorite designers, and this line is shaping up to look pretty awesome. THere are some great pieces. Any would make for kool "swagger" pieces to any fashion centric girls collection. Good gift for guys lookin to give there GFs that little something special for Valentine's. And its all reasonably priced considering the designer and the craftmenship involved. I bet there gonna go quick, maybe as fast as when Commes des Garcons did that line for H&M last year.

McQ Alexander McQueen for Target will feature lightweight sweaters, skinny jeans, bubble dresses, slim skirts and cuffed shorts. Signature pieces include a coated cotton poplin black trench, a rock ’n’ roll gray denim cropped studded jacket, a men’s wear-inspired tuxedo blazer and a color-blocked one-shoulder dress with bubble hem. The collection also will include swimwear and cotton voile print scarves.

The collection has a muted color palette of black, white, gray and tan with accents of cobalt blue and bright pink. Studs and mesh give items an edge. For example, a chambray sleeveless shirtdress has stud detailing, there’s a mesh wrap dress and an open yarn zipper cardigan. Graphic prints and silk-screen photographs give tunics, dresses and T-shirts visual interest. The Leila silk-screen T-shirt with a necklace collar was designed for The Duke Spirit lead singer, while other band members are immortalized on a sleeveless jersey T-shirt.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Lakai Final Flare Outtakes Animation



saw this a few days ago and meant to post it. dope.

Coldplay - Life in Technicolor II



Is it me or is this music video a little creepy? I do like this song alot but i think i prefer the instrumental used on the original album more.

see exhibit A


Friday, January 16, 2009

Vans Era Deep Red

With the Era quickly being accepted as a style choice rather than just a staple within the skate community, Vans brings a new twist to the typically canvas low top. The Deep Red colorway for the upcoming Vans Era will feature a monochromatic upper of suede and leather. With premium materials, a rich solid color, and the Vans signature vulcanized midsole, this Era will be seen amongst various fashion cliques. Expect these to drop within a couple of week as part of the Vans Spring Collection
Oh boy, OK I told myself I was done, then these show up. outta no where. I already know what my last pair of vans that i'm getting will be, hopefully within next couple weeks. but damnit if i didnt already know these would be on the list.

Monday, January 12, 2009

A.P.C. 09' SPRING SUMMER LOOKBOOK







Their denim game in on point but it looks like thats not the only thing. I'm feeling all of this... I feel my taste in clothes moving away from most streetwear brands and more similar to this. Clean cut, simple, high quality clothes, but of course ill rock vans till I die. Don't get me wrong though I still love the streetwear culture and I still admire some of the brands from a design perspective.