September 4, 2008

{      Batter Blaster = Awesome      }    

Although I have not had the pleasure of eating this stuff up for breakfast, it looks completely and totally awesome. That being said I am honored to introduce Batter Blaster, the pancake waffle batter in a can. I see the folks over at B.B. have gathered some press from some pretty mainstream and legit news outlets, but I don't give a shit! The 'coed' dozens deserve ready made batter in a cylinder. If it had not had so much press I would not believe it was true, it is just too good!

August 22, 2008

{      Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy Hey Girl (Soulwax Remix)      }    

Hey Boy Hey Girl! 2 MANY DJS - HERE YOU GO!

Not much to say except that this is another HUGE remix by Soulwax / 2 Many DJs. It updates the original without stomping it into oblivion and is one of the most exciting things I've heard from Soulwax since their Gossip remix.

August 20, 2008

{      Read it for Free: GIRLS #1 by the Luna Brothers      }    

{      NiggyTardust!      }    

Just do it.

Buy/Download/Read anything by Saul Williams. It's well worth it. He's one of those artists that belong in a timeless renaissance - a struggle always weighed down by inevitability and availability. His words and ideas and musings reach much further than the artist he echoes, but is also lost in the void of saturation. This modern conundrum is confusing and the apparent struggle of such is...

What I'm sayin, is SAUL WILLIAMS IS MY SHIT!!!

August 8, 2008

{      Simple Shoes / TOMS Shoes      }    

In the peak of the season we find we’re balancing on humid laden scorchers and days that have grown shorter towards colder nights. For this purpose we must find the means of protecting our bipedal equipment: our feet. 

My first pair of shoe recommendations comes from a previous note maker on CrownDozen, Simple Shoes. As you find yourself trekking in the still summer weather, you’re going to want to wear a pair of comfy pads, specifically in sandal forms and this is where Simple comes to play. Whilst their sandal line is pretty cool, the ace in the hole is the “Cushee” sandal. The sandal’s body is made of something that looks as if it were torn from the walls of a musician’s sound studio in a fit of rage, thrown onto the floor in a cut foot pattern, and strap appendages bound to them in the liberation to warmer, less captive environments. That or they were considering the wavy padding would feel great on your feet while you wore them (and they do). Honestly, if you need a pair of ace sandals, I’d really recommend these. They’re not your everyday pair of sandals and they’re conscience gold as they’re all around friendly for the environment. Even cooler, they come in biodegradable bags that you can just chuck and not have the guilt of sentencing your grandchildren to cleaning up one day. That’s right, you’re also dodging a future dirty scowl. Of all the summer pairs I have come across, these sandals are really highly recommended. Check them out, click the link below.

August 6, 2008

{      Obama Comic Tshirt      }    

Posted in fear of being the not so suitable politics (but it's art) guy on this website. That being said, I really like this Obama shirt collaboration from Jailbreak Toys and Nelson X Ascencio. Obama's likeness has been floating adrift in a sea of artist renderings as of late but this is one of the more unique offerings that I've run across. The comic style logo was designed in Brooklyn, printed in Berkeley, and is being exhibited on a classic LA American Apparel tee. Only a dollar from each shirt is going to the campaign, so this may not be the best buck bang for supporters but if you’re just trying to look good whilst represen' then this shirt is one Phoenix Wright, Ace Attorney style "OBJECTION!" away from being damn near perfect.

July 29, 2008

{      Natalie Portman's Shaved Head • Glistening Pleasure      }    

When I saw the name “Natalie Portman” in the music section my heart immediately sunk. Another starlet trying to conquer the music biz, and not just any starlet but the idol for millions who appreciate the perfect blend of beauty and brains. It wasn’t until I read the rest of the name, “Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head” that I saw there might be something behind a band who could take a cool moment in pop culture and twist it to suit their own epithet.

The album, Glistening Pleasure is certainly a pleasure to listen to. Honestly, a great selection of tracks from start to finish with some kick-ass beats, good lyrics, and just a good time album. Some might see it as being a little bit pop heavy, but I think it comes out as a great album worth a repeat setting on your mp3 player.

Real jewels “Me+Yr Daughter” and “Beard Lust” steal the show but don’t make the rest any less worth the time. Check out their MySpace or get some tracks from TheDiscoWorkout, give them a try and see if they’re worth the download.

{      Kid Cudi "A Kid Named Cudi" Mixtape      }    

Kid Cudi's new mixtape ("Plain Pat and Emile presents the Kid Cudi Mixtape - a Kid Named Cudi") is without a doubt or a second's hesitation the best hip-hop I've heard in months, or even a year or two, or even more. Shit, it's just so......... it's just great. It's fresh, it's totally different than anything else. I'm sitting here headphone'ing again for the 4th time this evening and I'm just geeking and geeking more and more for it. Cudi's not throwback, not too future, just ridiculously good, or at least this mixtape is. Like, imagine if all the posturing Kanye has done in his career were true, he'd be Kid Cudi. The beats are like nothing else out right now and Cudi's flow is just so chill and rolling. No tech, no trick, just straightforward hooks that I promise you'll play for your friends and one by one I guarantee they'll be begging to get a copy for themselves.

So with all that said, the best thing about this mixtape is that it's totally FREE and can be on your hard drive in about 3 clicks. Just go to his homepage and get ready for a head change....

edit: Kid Cudi's site folded under the pressure. Here are some links to download the free mixtape: MediaFire - FilePanda - FileDropper

{      Chromeo "Momma's Boy" Video      }    

Yes! My favorite song off the last Chromeo album, "Momma's Boy", debuted on MTV over the weekend. "Momma's Boy" was stuck in my head for weeks, and when I watch this fresh "Take On Me"-esque video I wonder if America can ever enjoy something like this the way they once did Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing".... Alas, probably not. Thank god for the internet.

     » Chromeo "Momma's Boy" (zshare)

July 23, 2008

{      Slept On Sounds: Pelican City      }    

First: There's candy if you get into this car, I promise.
Second: But it's that hard Grandparent candy that's hard to swallow.

DOWNLOAD: Pelican City "Sesame Street" (zshare 320)

AND GET IN THE DAMNED CAR ---------- >

Listen: Pelican City is wicked. Hear that. That's a big beat my friend. I miss those, and this one is like a caged wild animal that might make Billy Squier's wiener shrivel. It's the type of beat that makes my body listen. So I'm already sold on this song instantly. And I hope you are too.

But there's more...

This track crawls and creeps until your nodding your noggin and asking for more, and when you start surrendering your body to the guitars - they taunt and tease and build that crescendo baby until it winds down with a piano searching for solace with each stroke but falling . . . short

. . .and then it becomes something completely different - like a little addendum that bookends some quiet frenzy with a novelty car horn. AWOOGA!

But it's good.

And that fuckin' guitar. Seriously. Back to the guitar. I haf'ta tell you what I see when I hear that guitar wail, because it's kinda fucked up and doesn't make any sense.

July 16, 2008

{      At The Gates @ Irving Plaza NYC: July 9th, 2008.      }    

The last time I saw anything Tomas Lindberg was involved with was in 2006 when Disfear played a show with Phobia at CBGB's. I broke my elbow on the way there in a bike accident. I wanted to see them so bad though, that I actually put off going to the hospital until after the show.

Totally metal or completely retarded? I'll let you be the judge of that. All I know is it was worth it (and hoodie pockets make good arm slings).

July 10, 2008

{      Brixton Ltd      }    

It’s around eighty-five degrees here with what I can only imagine to be the humidity of the African rainforest. The sun is beating down with not a cloud in the sky much the way an evil scientist’s death ray would hold a city for ransom. Instead of waiting for a break in the weather we are left with few options but to do our best to walk in the sun or stay in the shade. I chose to cap my lid and walk on with a hat from Brixton Ltd.