Daily Archives: Oct 6, 2009

Then & Now

Oct 6, 2009 – 8:45 pm

Today’s installment of get to know a rapper features a then and now look at Ice Cube. Government name O’Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969). Hilarious. via

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Violence & Debauchery

Oct 6, 2009 – 8:29 pm

Interesting, vulgar, morbid, captivating photo series from Vancouver-based photographer Jonah Samson. Pleasantville, a place where violence and debauchery run rampant. Rad. I want to go there. via

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Keep Quiet

Oct 6, 2009 – 8:04 pm

Select works from UK street artist, HUSH. Flickr here. via

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The Elephants

Oct 6, 2009 – 1:41 pm

The Elephants are like the long-lost illegitimate children of Brian Wilson, left to fend for themselves in Copenhagen until being discovered and signed. Their album, Take It , is a lush mix of folk-pop and jangly guitars that are somewhat reminiscent of Stars and a sure fire way to cheer you up on another faceless [...]

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Inventions That Didn’t Make It

Oct 6, 2009 – 9:31 am

Life Magazine put together a hilarious strip of 30 different inventions that for some reason or another didn’t ever make it into production. I mean, some of these things are great, we could definitely use them! They’d save us time, money, and if all else fails at least someone could laugh at us. Curved Barrel [...]

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NEON INDIAN

Oct 6, 2009 – 8:16 am

Get hip to Neon Indian.  A new project from Texas based artist Alan Palomo.  Neon Indian is his 3rd musical endeavor in 2 years (Ghosthustler and VEGA being the others).  Where his other incarnations are more polished Neon Indian is Lo-fi and gritty.   Coupled with a visual artist the show is a multimedia experience. He [...]

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Taking it back Tuesday – KMD

Oct 6, 2009 – 7:55 am

Oh I am a sucker for the golden age of hip-hop.  Together with Brand Nubian, 3rd Bass, Black Sheep, Leaders of the New School, King Sun and KMD brought the flavor I was looking for as a young buck in the early 90′s.  Jazzy influences, boom bap and dusty samples got the party jumping off. [...]

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