Would you run a 10k with little-to-no training for a chance to see Kanye and Common once you finished? This was the proposition facing us when a friend duped convinced us into competing in Nike’s Human Race last weekend. We’re proud to say that we finished (barely) with our lungs and legs in tact and [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Los Angeles’
August 29, 2008
Great Lost Bands: The Nerves
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! The Nerves were an L.A. band and only together for about 5 minutes in the late 70s before splitting up. They only managed to release a single EP in that time, but what an impact those four songs had (one of them being “Hanging On The Telephone,” later covered by [...]
July 14, 2008
Branded Bunny + It’s Hell Not Having A Hero
Branded Bunny is an up and coming photographer and street artist with his first solo show opening in L.A. on August 2nd. His subject matter depicts a world devoid of meaning and he describes the images in his first show as an exploration of “urban alienation, search for meaning, vandal culture, and fuck-it-all partying.” If [...]
July 8, 2008
Andy Warhol Visits L.A.
If you happen to be in L.A. this week you’ve probably heard about the Andy Warhol show that’s coming to The Michael Kohn Gallery. Highlighting his photography work over the last ten years of his life, these pictures have never been exhibited on the West Coast.
Show runs from July 10 – August 22, learn more here.
June 17, 2008
Mr. Brainwash, “Life Is Beautiful” Exhibition in L.A.
There are only a few cool things about living in L.A.:
Getting to consistently gripe about a city that’s probably one of the 3-4 best in the world in nearly every respect
The vibrant street art that consistently pops up around you
The taco trucks
This post is about number 2. No, not that kind of number 2 (that would be gross) – [...]
June 15, 2008
New Tees @ Tradition
Like Johnny Drama, we rarely venture over the hill and into the post-apocalyptic hellscape known as “the valley.” HOWEVER, on those infrequent occasions we’re always sure to stop by Tradition for the latest streetwear and tees. Recently the guys over there got some new shirts, by the likes of Rogue Status, Crooks & Castles and [...]
June 11, 2008
More Hotrod Awesomeness + Piet Mondrian Nikes
Hotrod has to be one of L.A.’s best-kept secrets. This place might not have the immediate name recognition of other streetwear shops but damn they have some cool stuff. Take a look at their online store or give them a call at 310.446.5527 if you hope to have any chance of landing these.
June 8, 2008
This probably seemed like a good idea at the time…
Before the NBA ad team had to spend an hour squeezing Bird and Magic back into their jerseys, but dammit, it was worth it. Also, does anyone else think that Larry Bird now looks like an actual bird? Discuss.
June 3, 2008
Nike Be True Family Reunion
This past Sunday, Nike hosted an exclusive event to celebrate the inimitable Dunks. Festivities included the hip hop orchestra conducted by Double G, The Cool Kids and No Age. Along with the music there was a Celtic dunk tank, free BBQ, a slip and slide and, oh yeah, free Dunks for lucky party goers (like [...]
