From DC 05/09/08
Kim & Sara permalink
DJs Kim & Sara are best known around these parts as the Pow-Wow girls; their sets include everything from The Undertones and Small Faces to Black Lips and the Raveonettes. Stop by our Georgetown location (3111 M St. NW) from 2-4 this Saturday to catch them (and a healthy dose of power-pop) in-store.
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- > Performance
From Chicago 05/09/08
Structures of the Sun permalink
We know you’re gonna have your dancing shoes on tomorrow nite but that shouldn’t stop you from dropping in on this solid group show before you hit the club. The opening runs from 6-9 pm and features work by Robin Cameron, Noah Butkus, Wayne Pate, Steven Harrington and more!
From Boulder 05/08/08
Land Locked and Rocked - Part 1 permalink
Land Locked and Rocked is a quadruple the fun, quadruple the pleasure live music event happening this Saturday, May 10 at 4 of our non-coastal stores. For all of you that need to drive more than a day just to catch a glimpse of the ocean...never fear, the music is here. Our Boulder location (934 Pearl St.) will be working it out with The Chain Gang Of 1974 (above), who take the stage at 7pm. Up in the Gem State at our Boise, ID store (8th and Front St.), they won’t be humming a few bars of “Here We Have Idaho”. Rather, come 6:30 they’ll be stroking chins to the hush-and-blast of Mayerforceone then communing with the spacerock stylings of The Universal.
From Minneapolis 05/08/08
Land Locked and Rocked - Part 2 permalink
The power of quad city music continues to form like Voltron. Over in Minneapolis this Sat nite, our 3006 Hennepin Ave. South store plays host to the way-wiser-than-their-years Weaver At The Loom (above). Speed’s The Name opens and the whole shindig kicks off at 9pm. Capping off the 4 pack at our Salt Lake City, UT location (12 South 400 West St.) is the charming alt-country of Band Of Annuals. Doors at 7:30. Have a blast and let us know how it was!
From Philadelphia 05/08/08
Print Liberation Book Trailer permalink
Witness Print Liberation’s totally wacko trailer for their book The Screen Printing Primer which will show you how to start screen printing today using the most basic elements—a screen, some emulsion in a bucket, artwork, a light source and a sink. It’s also worth noting, since he reps Philly, that Ricky Oyola skated to the same Metallica song in Eastern Exposure 3.
From Elsewhere 05/08/08
Virtual Shoe Museum permalink
Have you found a pair of amazing shoes you can’t take your eyes off and want to wear non-stop? Then checking out the Virtual Shoe Museum might be something you’d be super into. Daphne Bikker is my total favorite so far. She’s killing me with these leather sneakers.
From DC 05/08/08
Much-much permalink
Miami artist Jen Stark brings her meticulously Xacto-d paper sculptures, colorful line drawings, and eerily psychedelic “Papermation” videos to DC’s Civilian Art Projects for “Much-much,” a month-long show opening this Friday from 7-9. Get there early and be prepared to stay late - Civilian openings have a reputation for turning into killer dance parties.
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From Australia 05/07/08
WON Magazine permalink
Issue #2 of WON Magazine is out now. It’s a strikingly beautiful hodgepodge of words, art, design and photography that will hopefully find it’s way onto your coffee table or magazine rack. That is, if you can find it here in the States.
From Los Angeles 05/07/08
Evil Monito Magazine permalink
Speaking of magazines...Evil Monito, an early player in the online culture magazine scene, is back after a 3 year hiatus...glad to see they blew the dust off.
From Minneapolis 05/06/08
Calpurnia Peach permalink
The design duo of Calpurnia Peach have given new life to the one piece playsuit with their mix of bright colors and various screenprints. It reminds me of Spring ‘08 Miu Miu (which is really huge right now) and if you wear it just like it’s styled in the photo above you’ll look flawless.
From London 05/06/08
From New York 05/02/08
It’s All Happening permalink
Tracy isn’t here this week because she’s packing for a road trip - the NYLON Summer Music Tour. She’ll be hitting 36 cities with four amazing bands (The Virgins, She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet, and Switches) and sending you weekly updates about all the craziness. We don’t think anyone’s gonna start singing Tiny Dancer on the tour bus, but hey, you never know. To join in the fun, hop over to the NYLON Summer Music Tour site before the tickets sell out, and stay tuned next week, when Tracy tells us how many Urban tees she can shove in a duffle bag - she’ll need at least twenty to get from Anaheim to San Diego…
From Chicago 05/02/08
CircaCeramics permalink
Here’s one way we can get our hands on a Vespa. Gocco and glaze loveliness by CircaCeramics. (Via poppytalk.)
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From New York 05/02/08
Sophomore permalink
Chrissie Miller’s Sophomore is the latest amazing label that will land on the shelves of cult favorite shop, Opening Ceremony. Check out the incredible look book and keep your eyes open for the Spring line, I have a feeling the striped leggings will be a hit this summer.
From San Francisco 05/02/08
Maker Faire permalink
Maker Faire: because you can buy stuff, sure. But why not buy stuff that you can make more stuff with? It’s like twice the stuff for half the money. While you’re there, check out tons of exhibits and demos, plus bands and the world’s largest (free!) clothing swap.
- > Craft
From Australia 05/01/08
Justin Lee Williams permalink
We’re always gonna dig on rainbow lasers coming out of mouths but what we really like about Justin Lee Williams is that he lives and creates in a studio in the forest and he also has chickens. (Via the cool hunter.)
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From Paris 05/01/08
Eric Elms at Colette permalink
Mr. “Never Not Working” himself, Eric Elms, has churned out more solid design/art work than we care to document and somehow managed to maintain a semi-low profile. Well, all that should change now that Colette has given him a well-earned solo show. Do You Think About Me As Much As I Think About You? opens May 5 and runs through May 31. This is a no-miss if you find yourself in Paris.
From Los Angeles 04/30/08
Blood Is The New Black permalink
With the Spring launch of their new collection, Blood Is The New Black are back with some seriously epic artists. Cali Dewitt and Jesse Spears are new to the BITNB roster and their sweetly innocent designs will become fast favorites of everyone who views them. The ‘Hope In A Jar’ tee from Cali is seriously the best.
From New York 04/30/08
Owens Bros. for Zoo York permalink
We’ve posted Zoo York artist series decks before but when they’re this stunning how can we not? According to Matt and Mark Owens, their “Urbane Jungle” series represents “the socio-cultural realms of Literature, Architecture, The Arts, Transit, Food and Tourism”. Shred-ready and heady.
From Chicago 04/30/08
Looptopia In-Store permalink
Looptopia, Chicago’s all night arts and culture jump-off, is invading our 20 State St. store this Friday nite. The event runs 7pm to midnite but you can catch Company of Thieves (that’s them pictured above) at 7:30 and Raise High the Roof Beam at 8:30. Fix up, look sharp!
From Japan 04/30/08
From New York 04/29/08
Samantha Hahn permalink
We like the washed out, sunset-y palette Samantha Hahn uses in her illustrations. We also like the idea of flying shoes quite a bit so she’s scored twice with us.
From Elsewhere 04/29/08
Karen Walker Jewelry permalink
So you’ve seen her clothes and sunglasses, but have you checked out the amazing jewelry that Karen Walker has been turning out? Photographed with some of best presentation I’ve ever seen, every one of her pieces is incredibly designed and no detail is spared.
From Paris 04/29/08
Tré Cool permalink
We’re not the types to drop the coin or get on a wait list for one of Hermès’ Birkin bags. But we would spring for simple, functional accessories like their roll-able felt travel tray. (Via Journal-Inc.)
- > Travel
From Philadelphia 04/28/08
Summer Essentials Mix permalink
No summer classes? Check. Shore rental with your peeps? Check. Beach chair? Check. Abs correct? Check. Stack of celebutrash magazines? Check. SmartWater? Check. Then you best have our Summer Essentials mix on your boombox and your nano when you hit the beach this June. Download it now.
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From New York 04/28/08
Outdoor Ed permalink
The Spring/Summer weather is finally being felt by New Yorkers. That’s why we decided to take a trip out to Fort Tilden, a former United States Army Installation in the New York City borough of Queens. It is pretty amazing out there, seeing that military installations on the site date back to the War of 1812. Abandoned buses, houses, and warehouses remain on the grounds, sitting right next to baseball fields and the beach. If you are in NY this Summer, it’s definitely worth the subway ride out, just to be able to explore and make it your new Summer jump off! (Via Spacey Tracy.)