ISO 50: Vuela and Past is Prologue

Posted on March 16, 2007 Under Art

Our friend Scott Hansen of ISO 50 just released two beautiful new prints: Vuela on the left and Past is Prologue on the right. They're both printed on a hefty 100lb natural tone stock made in USA-- gorgeous! Scott also…

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Blue Oyster Cult + Elephant Hunter: San Francisco

Posted on March 13, 2007 Under Music

Man o man I wish I could be in SF for this show. On March 22nd at 8 P.M., Blue Oyster Cult will be returning to one of the birth places of modern Rock & Roll: Slim's in San Francisco.…

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Fujiya and Miyagi + Foreign Islands Drawing

Posted on March 6, 2007 Under Music

Time for a little Tuesday giveaway for you loyal JoshSpear.com readers. We have some great prizes this time. Sign up for our mailing list on or before this Sunday, March 11th at midnight EST, and you'll be entered into the…

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Standard Motion Posters at Insound

Posted on March 5, 2007 Under Music

Jon Stetzen, a designer at the Brooklyn based studio Standard Motion, is now distributing some of his awesome limited edition concert poster prints through Insound, my favorite online indie music retailer (and force behind the "Save the Album" campaign). Stetzen,…

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Dylan Hears a Who

Posted on March 5, 2007 Under Music

Blend Bob Dylan and Dr. Seuss, and you have our attention. Dylan Hears a Who is a compilation of seven 'Dylan sings Seuss' songs, including my favorites "Green Eggs and Ham" and "McElligot's Pool." I have just decided that if…

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8-bit Operators

Posted on March 1, 2007 Under Music

I've always been a fan of video game soundtracks-- spending time playing the likes of Tetris (I have the standup arcade game), Mario Brothers, etc. is definitely one of my favorite pastimes. After learning a whole bunch about the

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Vinyl Radio: A Better Time Coming

Posted on February 22, 2007 Under Music

I've been following San Diego, CA born and bred Vinyl Radio for several years now, and I think these guys are going to make quite a splash with their new album 'A Better Time Coming,' the tracks of which are…

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Kings of Leon: Because of the Times

Posted on February 21, 2007 Under Music

I stumbled upon the soon-to-be-released Kings of Leon today, and am thrilled (though not surprised in the slightest) to report that their new album, "Because of the Times," is good-- REALLY good. I should be honest and mention that they…

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Hammerpress

Posted on February 20, 2007 Under Design

I've been tuned in to Hammerpress's unique stationary for awhile, but it wasn't until recently that I realized they are also the letterpress and design team behind the slew of seriously amazing concert posters that I've been lusting over. Using…

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I-Manifest: Dub War Collab

Posted on February 20, 2007 Under Fashion

The guys at I-Manifest are at it again-- this time they've collaborated with the Dub War Crew in NYC to make this super-limited-edition shirt to commemorate the coming together of Dub War and DMZ this Saturday, Feb. 24 at Club…

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