February 17, 2010

{     JackThreads     }    

This is totally shameless, but Jack Threads, an invite-only discount streetwear shop, is giving away an iPad and to enter you just have to get your cronies to sign up for their worthwhile, I-honestly-go-there-every-day site, no big. You sign up, get discounted deals on rad stuff every day (similar to Woot and the like) and get credits for their store when your own friends sign up and buy stuff.

So, if you want to get some deals on shoes like Clae, Vans, Supra, etc and clothing from the likes of Mishka, Hundreds, Stampede and so forth, and enter CrownDozen into a drawing for an iPad then, um - clicky-clicky right here.

February 10, 2010

{     CREEP STREET S/S'10     }    

Pretty mad excited for the upcoming Spring / Summer line from the increasingly sick filthy-fucking-few over at CREEP STREET, and just to get people like me and you droolin' they posted this snapback today on their blog. Yesssssssssss.

January 14, 2010

{     Dieter Rams: Less and More Interview     }    

Dieter Rams: Less and More Interview from Gestalten on Vimeo.

November 19, 2009

{     Mishka Malamute Snorkel Jacket     }    

This holiday season Mishka NYC has three incredible jackets on the racks to get you thru the harsh winter months, the Malamute Snorkel Jacket, the Paddington Cloaked Duffle Coat, and the Leather Keep Watch Coach Jacket.

Of the three I have to say that I'm instantly OBSESSED with the Malamute Snorkel. It's lightly padded with a wool blend shell, a removable hood, and many other signature Mishka details yet to be seen. Such a clean cut, taking the best elements from a parka and a pea coat, then giving it a slight military feel, this beast is gonna feel warm and look straight heat. WANT.

Check more colors and details after the jump...

November 16, 2009

{     MUST SEE: Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No by James Blagden     }    

Presented by NYC-based sports-centric brand No Mas (Spanish for “no more”), artist James Blagden created an incredible animated film telling the story of how Pittsburgh Pirate Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter against the Padres under the influence of LSD.

More info from No Mas:

In celebration of the greatest athletic achievement by a man on a psychedelic journey, No Mas and artist James Blagden proudly present the animated tale of Dock Ellis' legendary LSD no-hitter. In the past few years weve heard all too much about performance enhancing drugs from greenies to tetrahydrogestrinone, and not enough about performance inhibiting drugs. If our evaluation of the records of athletes like Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, Marion Jones, and Barry Bonds needs to be revised downwards with an asterisk, we submit that that Dock Ellis record deserves a giant exclamation point. Of the 263 no-hitters ever thrown in the Big Leagues, we can only guess how many were aided by steroids, but we can say without question that only one was ever thrown on acid.

Sadly, the great Dock Ellis died last December at 63. A year before, radio producers Donnell Alexander and Neille Ilel, had recorded an interview with Ellis in which the former Pirate right hander gave a moment by moment account of June 12, 1970, the day he no-hit the San Diego Padres. Alexander and Ilels original four minute piece appeared March 29, 2008 on NPRs Weekend America. When we stumbled across that piece this past June, Blagden and Isenberg were inspired to create a short animated film around the original audio.

- Check out No Mas
- See more from James Blagden

November 4, 2009

{     Prohab Helmet Society 2010 Calender     }    

The Prohab Helmet Society is a non-profit in Vancouver dedicated to providing helmets by donation to active individuals who wouldn't normally use them. To help fund their effort, Prohab put together a 2010 Ladies bike calender, a collaboration of artists, photographers, models, and friends. Featuring helmeted women in and around Vancouver having fun with their bikes, the 2010 Ladies Bike Calendar proves/aims to show that you can have fun–and be sexy–while being safe.

If you're into seeing gals and their bikes, then you can pick up a calender for about $23 USD shipped. Printed copies are being sent out early November, with an official release party on November 13th.

Visit Prohab Helmet Society to see more and preorder a copy today!

October 27, 2009

{     Fan Death "Reunited"     }    

Not much to say but that you really need to see this new video from Fan Death for the rad extended mix of "Reunited" from their forthcoming EP A Coin For The Well c/o The Pharmacy Recording Co. You especially need to see this video if you're a fan of Prince, Marilyn Manson, Andre 3000, Depeche Mode, Bjork, Peter Gabriel, Fad Gadget, Siouxsie, Courtney Love, Axl Rose, Left Eye, David Byrne, Adam Ant, Pee-Wee Herman, Billy Corgan and really, really cute girls. It's for you.

You can watch it after the jump, but do yourself a favor and go watch it in HD on Youtube.com by clicking here, and please be sure to watch it through to the very end!

- Fan Death "Reunited" (128kb Mediafire link)
- Fan Death on Myspace
- Also, go read what 'fan death' is on Wikipedia, it'll make you like them even more.

October 11, 2009

{     Tone Tank and his 'Beast Hombre'     }    

Rapper/artist Tone Tank (owner of Scumlife, member of the Nuclear Family, and one half of Iller Than Theirs) has always been obsessed with bootleg action figures. What are they, you ask? They're the weirdo generic-ish toys that you find in 99 cent stores, flea markets or wherever junk can be sold that just ain't legit. The figures tend to be ripoff superheros with mismatched body parts or purposely erroneously painted costumes, like where you think it's the Superman 'S' at first, but instead you realize it's a '5'. The variations are infinite, but as Tone noticed, nearly all of them almost always have some kind of glowing something included, and it's usually their chest.

So that brought Tone to create his own bootleg figure, the 'Beast Hombre', an orange superhero dude with a howling beast of a head and of course, a light embedded in his chest. He made only 24 of these gnarly orange dudes, hand cast in resin and they sold out f-f-f-f-fast.

So why am I mentioning this if you can no longer acquire your own? Because Tone Tank is a fucking rad dude that does a ton of rad shit, and you need to know that. Not only does he make action figures (I mean, who does that?!), he also has an ill clothing line and more importantly, all the music he's involved with is fucking DOPE. Really. Like, I thought it was gonna suck, I'll be honest, but now it's kinda my jam for real. Go check out Tone Tank on Myspace, then get some Iller Than Theirs action, 'cause there are three free downloadable EPs between the two of them that all slay. Get at it.

September 30, 2009

{     Cupco Fear Demon     }    

New stuff from Luke at CUPCO - mean-lookin' little biker jerks called Fear Demons! From the site:

The Fear Demon captures all your fears, paranoia, neuroses and negativity and uses them for his evil, twisted slightly nazoid purposes! Basically to KILL! KILL! KILL! and then go back to the CUPCO clubhouse and get a drunk as is demonly possible.

The 100% handmade figure features a removable helmet, detachable head and a hand-printed back - plus it comes with a CUPCO Suicide Bomber keyring and stickers! It's 14" x 6.5". All that for just $60! Check it out in the CUPCO Shop...

{     Doomriders "Darkness Comes Alive"     }    

Just saw on Hoopers Electric, the blog of tattoo artist and painter Thomas Hooper, that the merch he designed for the new Doomriders album, "Darkness Comes Alive" is now up for sale on Shirtsanddestroy.com and needless to say, they rule. Plus, they're only $14, so you've got plenty of bones left to buy the LP from DeathwishInc.com. God, I can't wait to see that cover art on a big 'ol 12" sleeve!

As an added bonus, check out these two tracks off the album:

~ Doomriders "Crooked Path" (direct mp3)
~ Doomriders "Lions" (direct mp3)

September 15, 2009

{     D*Face Installation at Jonathan LeVine     }    

To complement the exquisite corpse theme of London-based sculptor and street artist D*Face's site-specific installation at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in NYC titled "Ludovico Aversion Therapy / All Your Dreams Belong To Us", the artist has unveiled on opening night an 8’ x 12’ piece in an unfinished state that will change over time. Beginning with an image of the artist’s own eyes, D*Face plans to add additional layers individually over the exhibition’s run (thru October 10th), so that visitors may return to see the work develop gradually into it’s completed state.

More info on the show following the jump!

{     REBEL8 - Fall '09     }    

Fresh out this week are the new Fall tees from REBEL8. The SF-based label, illustrated by CrownDozen.com bona-fide favorite Mike Giant, have just added 16 (!!!!) new tees, plus hoodies, hats, and accessories for both guys and girls, to their online store. I have to be honest in that I thought the Summer drop was a bit 'meh', but this stock is fresssssssssssh. They got that PMA!