I’ve obviously been a little slow on updating this here blog of mine, partly because things have been crazy & partly because when I stumble upon something cool I don’t feel as though me re-posting (poaching) is really the thing to do…but then again I guess re-posting and finding the cool is what blogging is all about (unless you are writing/creating original material, in which case I’d like to congratulate you) - Speaking of ORIGINAL (not completely) check out this really f*cking cool music video from a band called ‘We Have Band’ - Think ‘Blu’ but on Humans!
Just came across this great little promo video for the upcoming show ‘The Must Be The Place’ happening @ the Scion Space Gallery in LA. This may be the first promo video I’ve seen for a hanging art show…and I like the direction. The motion graphics have a great feel and the production & design is on point! If you’re out west make sure not to miss some amazing work from some super talented young artists. More info >>
I posted a while back about Sean Bones’s small boutique label S/S Friends and while checking out some of Sean’s new music I stumbled upon this trailer for ‘Wah Do Dem’. The new indie film, in which Sean plays the lead role, follows a hapless guy named Max (Sean) who wins two cruise tickets, but gets dumped and has to go on the trip alone. Max spends a week on a Senior Citizen’s cruise before getting robbed and lost in Jamaica during his day trip there. Somewhere along the way, he gets taken in and sees the ‘real Jamaica’. The trailer looks beautiful and feels refreshing, partly because of the beautiful Jamaican landscape & the underlying theme of discovery. The film ‘Wah Do Dem’ premieres at the LA Film Festival on June 20th & 24th so if you are in the area don’t miss it! Additionally Sean Bone’s first full length album is set to release July 21st on French Kiss Records and I don’t doubt that it’ll become a late summer staple for beach days and BBQs.
A friend of mine just returned home from a surf trip just last week and was sharing some action shots with me…and then I saw this shot, one he took with an old film camera. I can’t explain how psyched I was on this shot along with a couple of other film flicks he shot. This feels like it was yanked straight from the pages of Surfer Magazine era 1973…but in fact it was snapped just over a week ago…Enjoy
Photograph by Brian Parnagian
Check out this IdN Extra 01 featuring artists from around the world who have participated in Cut&Paste competitions over the past couple of years. I’m still so excited to have been a part of Cut&Paste, as it seems to be growing each year. Although they spelled my name wrong you can still see some work of mine inside this beautiful full color book! I haven’t seen it yet but I recommend grabbing a copy and checking out a sample here!
I can’t honestly say I’m bummed that today is my 24th birthday, however this does mean I’m getting older every day and more crippled with every slam I take while riding my skateboard. I’m psyched! I put together a little image for a party I’m throwing (for myself) tomorrow and was happy with how this quicky turned out (10-15 minutes)…On a side note its pretty damn humbling to be watching King James, who happens to be my age, competing in front of a national audience and making it look so damn easy (sometimes). Cheers to the kids in their 20s pushing the limits! There’s work to be done! Bonus Jam Side Hustle™
And if you were wondering, I found these two photos on ffffound
I spent the past couple of days lurking around Brooklyn, meeting up with good friends and checking things out. I got a chance to check out Mollusk Surf Shop and attended the premiere of Thomas Campbell’s new surf flick ‘The Present’…Spent some time hanging out with Mr. Ty Williams and Mr. Rob Kulisek which is always a pleasure, and did some doodling on some discarded books and such…Enjoy
It’s been just about two years since I finished school at Boston University and yet I still find myself making an annual trip back to the Bay State for this little party called Roller Kingdom Kegger. What started as a friends WILD idea sophomore year has since spiraled into an out of control weekend that leaves your body sore and your mind numb…And its this very hangover that makes it all so worth it. Check out photos from what could be the last Roller Kingdom EVER?! Roller Kingdom 2009! (flickR)
It’s still a bit chilly but I think its safe to say Winter is on its way out…A tribute to those beautiful winter days past
I’ve been a fan of Alex’s work for a while now! I just stumbled upon his website via Club Mumble and was so psyched to see new work! The drawings completely mesmerize me and Alex’s use of materials is nothing short of perfect! Awesome work at AlexLukas.com
SXSW Interactive & Film are just about wrapping up and musicians from around the globe are dragging their guitar cases and stage egos into Austin, Texas this week. I’ve enjoyed following quite a number of Twitter friends this past week, all of whom have been traipsing around Austin attending countless panel discussions, film screenings, conversations, happy hours & parties (All part of the interactive/film sectors of SXSW) ! Its actually been an exhausting task to try and keep up with their hourly (sometimes more frequently) tweets which included brilliant quotes, drunken rants, photos & over heard conversations…Truly entertaining in the strangest way. I wish I would have been there! At any rate…while most of the film and tech geeks recharge their phones, pack their luggage & find their way home, the indie kids are just getting ready to light fire to Austin…or so I’ve heard…A number of friends will be playing this week so if you happen to be in Texas or are just looking for some new music, please check them out!
Magic Magic
Pretty & Nice
Shunda K
DJ Orion
Sean Bones
DJ Count Rockula & DJ Cassette
I’m super happy to share with you the trailer for A Pleasant Surprise - A 16mm Surf Film by Kyle Pahlow. I’m helping Kyle with all things for his upcoming film including but not limited to Business Hustle, Art Direction, Viral Marketing, Music Direction & Editing! Please check out the website and sign up for a free snail mail ZINE made by me!
