Saturday, May 31, 2014

Shuriken P2 Weed Panther model


Shuriken Shannon's new Weed Panther deck is available for Santa Cruz, and as a promotion for it he has dropped a 1 minute video part that is sure to stoke.

Street Art: Daan Botlek's "Escape From Wehlheide" series

Street Artist Daan Botlek's "Escape From Wehlheide" depicts two characters escaping from an abandoned building in Rotterdamn. Take a look at the different murals of the characters escaping, each being a narrative as well as a painting.

Photos of the week - 5/31

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Ab Soul - "Stigmata" video & official album release date


Ab Soul releases a video for the song Stigmata (featuring Action Bronson & Asaad, even though they are not featured in the video). As the songs name would suggest the video is filled with biblical allusions, including Ab Soul being covered in blood, carrying a cross.

Lego Banksy


Most have heard of Banksy, the infamous street artist whose deep pieces of work have become a phenomenon. His work has become so popular in the art world & online, that people have began to steal the walls that his work is on & sell them. Bricksy has recreated some of the famous artist's work using legos & a little creativity.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Star Wars x Vans Spring/Summer 2014 Collection


A few weeks ago I posted about the Stars Vans collection (available here)  featuring some of the shoes that are dropping with the collab. Well Vans has just revealed more Star Wars theme shoes that are better.. much much better..

Foster The People - Best Friend


Foster The People shows the visual for "Best Friend", a song off of their latest album "Supermodel". The video plays off of the albums name, depicting a model trying to obtain unrealistic features that are set by herself & the fashion industry.

"Daft Punk Deux" Art Exhibition


Art gallery Gauntlet Gallery is back with the second Daft Punk inspired gallery "Daft Punk Deux", that features paintings, sculptures, digital and screen print works of art that have been inspired by the electronic duo.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

David Sena's firework based paintings


Brace yourself for the coolest thing you've seen all day. In a time where all sorts of strange & dangerous mediums are being used to make a painting, New York artist David Sena is using one of the most unpredictable: fire.

Stussy x Vans Vault Spring 2014 Collection

It doesn't get any more eccentric than this Vans collab with Stussy. These bright colors alongside crazy patterns, (which are OG Stussy patterns from the 80s, btw) make for 3 pairs of vans that Stussy heads & people who are into unique can't afford to miss.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Trash Talk - The Hole


Odd Future affiliated Punk band Trash Talk just released their album yesterday, along with a video for the single "The Hole". The video features members of the group & others skating, smoking, drinking, thrashing out & just having a good time.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Leader Bike x Vans "A Day In L.A."


Vans teams up with a bike company "Leader", who together will be releasing a capsule collection & the video titled A Day In L.A.

Lomography Lomo'instant camera


Instant photography is starting to become popular again & photography company Lomography is offering an excellent camera for people who want the technology of a modern camera, but the nostalgic features of a Polaroid.

Pharrell's GIRL exhibtion at Galerie Perrotin


Arguably the most creative person in hip-hop, Pharrell Williams, is curating an art exhibition titled G I R L, which gets its name from his latest album. The exhibition features work from world renowned artists such as KAWS, Marina Abramovic, Daniel Arsham, JR, Alex Katz, Takashi Murakami, Yoko Ono, & Andy Warhol.

Alec Majerus Recruited


This video is going to blow your mind. Flip skateboarder Alec Majerus just dropped her recruit video for the Berrics & all I can say is "........??????".

Monday, May 26, 2014

Jungle - Time

UK band Jungle is back with their latest single "Time", off of their upcoming self-titled LP set to release July 15.  Tracklisting & song below.

Taylor Mcferrin - Early Riser


Brooklyn-based producer, composer, pianist, & live musician Taylor Mcferrin is set to release his first full length LP Early Riser on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder record label.

Mark Flood x Supreme collection


Supreme is teaming up with artist Mark Flood to release to release two skateboard decks featuring work from the artist.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Mac Demarco - Passing Out Pieces


Last month we saw the release of Mac Demarco's "Salad Days," & today he released an "eccentric" video for the first single off of the album, Passing out Pieces. Watch him get blood on his hands & wash them clean with more blood, below.

Olaawave - Lurk


Last month skater/rapper Black Dave released mixtape The Griptape featuring other rappers from Stone Rollers Skate Gang, one of them being Olaawave. Check out this video for Olaawave's song "Lurk" & download the mixtape below.

Theotis Beasley Shake Junt commercial

Theotis Beasley drops a new extra crispy commercial promoting Shakes Junts bearing's. Belee dat!

Deli Status - Homb

New Deli Status videos are like christmas. Sick skateboarding, trap music, & coonery. What more could you want?

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Alife 2014 Summer Collection


New York based brand Alife returns with their summer collection featuring tees, hats, button ups & everything in just in time for summer.

Boiler Room - Teebs


If you don't know what Boiler Room TV is, then youre missing out on some of the best underground music thats releasing at the moment. One of Boiler Room's most recent guests is Brainfeeder artist Teebs, who is playing some of the songs off his new album Estara & some of his popular songs off previous releases.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Trevor Colden crashes Active Park


I've said numerous times that Trevor Colden is one of my favorite skaters right now. Even before he turned pro a few months ago, I was a fan because he has a nice style & does some pretty tech tricks. Watch him lay down sick tricks (including that infamous Nollie Heel Crook) below.

Artist Spotlight - Gold Panda

Artist spotlight is a segment where I showcase the work of a musician, artist, designer, etc. whose work I like so much that I just have to post. The first person to get put in the artist spotlight is Gold Panda.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

BELONG - Short Film


A film by Lije Sarki, Belong is a film about a skater kid who gets bullied & finds his own way to release frustration without seeking revenge. Very positive message.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Earl Sweatshirt - Chum (Left Brain Remix)


You've heard Left Brain rap all over many of Odd Future's songs, but not many know that he has produced beats on almost all of Odd Future's projects as well, namely for his group MellowHype. Check out his soulful J Dilla esque remix of Earl Sweatshirts "Chum" below.

Nyjah Huston wins Street Leagues Pro Open (Finals recap)


If you haven't heard already, Nyjah Huston won Street League's Pro Open last name. Winner is literally this guy's middle name.

Supreme Sunglass Frames


Supreme announced that their Spring/Summer sunglasses collection will be dropping this thursday

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Shep Dawgs vol. 4 Skate video


This has been one of my most anticipated videos of 2014. Independent skate teams like these are a sign of skating break away from these mainstream aspect of things & getting back to just pure skating.

3D printer & Scanner "The Zues" available for pre-order


The future may finally be here. While 3D scanners & 3D printers have both emerged on the technology scene & amazed everyone in it, neither have been combined. However company AIO Robotics has done just that, creating the first all-in-one 3D Printer/Scanner.

Friday, May 16, 2014

GTA V Photography is awesome.


My GTA V game had been getting dust for months until I discovered a Reddit that made me want to play the game again. GTA V photography shows

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Baker Trash Compactor - Cyril Jackson


Baker brings another edition of their trash compactor series, this time with Cyril Jackson. Promising sponsors like Baker, Spitfire, Shake Junt, Independent, & DC all roll with this guy so if you don't know him its time to get aquainted.

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In the past year photography app VSCO has become a staple in the photography world. Its hashtag on instagram has millions of posts, and is constantly updating. Their collab with Hypebeast features 2 presets that will surely be used on iPhones all across the world.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Cory Kennedy - Rat Poison


Cory Kennedy's part in Rat Poison is textbook tech skating. He pulls off crazy difficult tricks on ledges, rails, stairs, & even walls, topping it off with an ender that will leave you speechless. Check out the video below.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Loiter Squad Returning This Thursday

Tyler The Creator confirmed today that the Odd Future based comedy show Loiter Squad would be returning this Thursday on Adult Swim.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Joey Guevara - Atlas


San Jose has long been a hotbed for skateboard talent and Joey Guevara carries the torch with power and style. This part is killer and the last line represents street skating at it's finest.

Supreme x Vans 2014 Spring/Summer Collection


Supreme teams up with Vans for the 3rd time this season with a pair of Eras and Chukkas in 3 colorways made exclusively for Supreme.

Hudson Mohawk shares 3 unreleased mixes


Hudson Mohawk seems to be in a very generous mood as he's just dropped 3 unreleased remixes of Crookers Put Your Hand On Me, De De Mouse - My Favorite Swing, & Jamie Woon - Lady Luck.

Friday, May 9, 2014

The Underachievers - Chrysalis


The Underachievers open your third eye with the new single, Chrysalis. If every song on their upcoming album "The Cellar Door" sounds like this then it might be one of my favorite album this year. Check out the single & an interview the Psychedelic super duo below.

Wrung - "Make Art Not War"


French brand Wrung's slogan sums up what their crew & this video is all about. Make Art, Not War.

Flying Lotus ft. Laura Darlington - Phantasm


With 3 new projects on the way, 2014 is looking to be a good year for Flying Lotus & his fans alike. More singles & video from those projects should start dropping soon, but for now Flying Lotus teases us with a video for the song "Phantasm" from his 2012 album Until The Quiet Comes.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Vans x Star Wars collection


Vans has the entire Galaxy anticipating their new collection with Star Wars. Sk8-Hi's, Eras, Half Cabs and more are all set to drop June 1st. Check out this video of Chewbecca ripping up a bowl and pieces from the collection below.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Supreme Spring/Summer 2014 Editorial by 'Grind' magazine.


Supreme has already caused multiple frenzies over items they've released in this S/S 2014 season. Supreme Foams, box-logo tees, & other hot items such as the F-1 pullover have made the current seasons one of the best in recent times. Check out some of the current collection being sported by Na-kel Smith, Aiden Mackey, & Sean Pablo.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Flatbush Zombies x Trash Talk - 97.92 official music video


 In 2012 I made a post about Flatbush Zombies stating that they were the future if east coast rap. Since then, they have continued to prove me right after dropping 2 successful mixtapes, singles, & even merch on their website. They teamed up with Trash Talk for the trippy song with the trippy music video for 92.97

PUSH x Element 2014 Spring/Summer collection.


Collaborations between art & skateboarding are becoming more popular, & bringing more creative pieces as they do. This collab between LA artist PUSH and Element features a video of the artist doing a large mural on a wall of skateboards, with that graphic being available on a hat, a tee, multiple boards, & more.

2 new songs from Earl Sweatshirt + Soundcloud


Earlier today Earl Tweeted the link to this soundcloud and it featured 2 new songs from him, one featuring Vince Staples & Mac Miller. If these songs are a preview of what his next album will be like then I'm definitely stoked for it.

ONLY NY 2014 Spring/Summer lookbook



Streetwear brand Only NY dropped it's  amazing Spring/Summer 2014 lookbook featuring tees, polos, jackets, and headwear. Plenty of dope pieces that are perfect for the summer. The collection can be copped at their store in Manhattan & their Website.