By Loppa at 29 August, 2010, 5:34 pm
Seattle based Actual Pain release a little series of exquisitely hand crafted silver rings inspired by the blood drinking days of old… Can you guess what movie inspired them? The sizable rings entitled the Dracul and Crowley resemble a wolf (or werewolf!) claw, perfect for piercing the flesh of innocent virgins!
By Loppa at 28 August, 2010, 6:05 pm
Australian eyewear brand ksubi shows off new styles for the upcoming Spring 2011 Collection. Entitled “eye eye”, the collection is focused on classic styles with seven optical and eleven sunglass frames offered. Here’s a description from the brand: “eye, eye” sees mercenary heavy metal mesh, deserted island floral acetate and duty clerk optical combine for an industrial yet sculpted range. Modernizing post war shapes with iconic pacific style the collection reflects an effortless complexity.”
By MofoMonster at 27 August, 2010, 1:56 pm
A mysterious sound and enchanting melody, nevertheless, not excessively melodramatic but beautifully applied on Antony and the Johnson’s new EP “Thank You For Your Love” which will be release on August 30th, with a hand from Secretly Canadian label.
Antony Hegarty, lead vocals and piano of Anthony and the Johnson, has been producing music for over a decade, his work is often recognise as the kind of music that is emotionally attached and takes you on on some kind of spiritual journey. Anyway, “Thank You for Your Love” EP is an advance track release for their 4th studio album “Swanlight” which will be out this October.
“Thank You for Your Love” EP consists of five songs, check out the track list and well executed official video visualising Anthony Hegarty’s first arrival in New York City and that’s how the story begins, after the jump!
By Loppa at 27 August, 2010, 4:51 am
Along with their Fall/Winter 2010 Collection, New York clothing brand Supreme presents a video featuring iconic French tightrope walker Philippe Petit.
By Loppa at 24 August, 2010, 7:34 pm
Following the last release from Cinematic Orchestra, Dr. Martens have just dropped the N.A.S.A. cover of Max Romeo‘s ‘Chase The Devil’ (made famous to some by a Kanye West sample). This animated video was created by the one and only Don Letts.
By Loppa at 23 August, 2010, 9:03 pm
From the looks of these pictures the guys at Cheap Monday are doing quite alright these days! Their new head office and showroom by design is looking mighty neat indeed. The design is made by architecture firm Uglycute based in Stockholm, Sweden.
By TicTac at 23 August, 2010, 8:38 pm
A little preview to Mogwai’s anticipated live LP and DVD Special Moves, check out 2 Rights Make 1 Wrong (live) after the jump…
By Loppa at 21 August, 2010, 7:12 pm
The preview for the spring collection of Rick Klotz’ label Freshjive has just been released to the press and interestingly it shows a more mature and sophisticated approach from the iconic street wear brand. There are more classic cut and sew pieces, as opposed to tees and hoodies and caps, and there is almost a Scandinavian feel to the collection with the pale blue and white striped pattern pieces.
By Loppa at 20 August, 2010, 11:43 am
It’s been almost 20 years since there has been a decent book release covering the history of surfing. 1966 world champ Nat Young wrote it, and it was mostly about himself. Now Encyclopedia of Surfing author Matt Warshaw — they say he knows more about surfing than anyone else in the world —is about to release a 500-page, definitive history book “The History of Surfing” as well as an online edition of his massive Encyclopedia project.
