John Frusciante: The Empyrean

Posted on January 20, 2009 Under Music

John Frusciante's career has had its prolific periods and plenty of hiatus to balance it out, but the man behind the legendary twang on the BloodSugarSexMagik, as well as the later Chili Peppers work and nine previous solo records, has…

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Animal Collective: Merriweather Post Pavilion

Posted on January 20, 2009 Under Music

Another year, another Animal Collective album, further refining a distinct sound of their own device. The Baltimore squad's eighth LP reaches a new level of accessibility, yet retains the experimental heartbeat that made them a favorite noise internationally. Merriweather Post…

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Americana

Posted on January 19, 2009 Under Art

It's clearly America week, so you can be darn proud of it (again) wherever you are in the world. Sao Paulo's Choque Cultural kicked off an incredible Americana exhibit this weekend featuring some precious legendary names through their ever-growing partnership…

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Notorious Soundtrack

Posted on January 13, 2009 Under Music

While we have yet to see if Biggie biopic is any good, but we can count on the soundtrack. In addition to the basic hits (Kick in the Door, Hypnotize, etc.), the disc includes a bunch of B.I.G.'s old features,…

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Mad Men Original Score, Vol. 1

Posted on January 13, 2009 Under Music
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Antony and the Johnsons: The Crying Light

Posted on January 13, 2009 Under Music

In one of the stranger albums I've had a chance to preview, Antony and the Johnsons is oddly appealing and soothing once you get past the eeriness of it all. Wikipedia categorizes the group -- which is really a solo…

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Beautiful/Decay's New Webstore

Posted on January 8, 2009 Under Fashion

Beautiful/Decay's apparel side is all grown up and has its own site. BeautifulDecayApparel.com keeps you posted on upcoming releases, media freebies, and news about the B/D apparel artists. One of the sweetest new features is the regularly updated blog that…

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Kidrobot's Kidpunk16

Posted on January 8, 2009 Under Design

Kidrobot is schooling poser-punks with a history lesson packaged as a vinyl toy. When they drop the latest incarnation (#16) of their logo/mascot today, you'll find that the sentiment screams: punk's not dead! In an inspired move, Kidrobot produced a…

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Krudmart 4.0

Posted on January 8, 2009 Under Fashion

Krudmart has always packed some pretty ill gear, and the new site makes it way easier to find stuff you want within their catalogue. Simply select any category, price, size, color, or brand and you get a list of results…

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Quarta 330: Sabacco EP

Posted on January 6, 2009 Under Music
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