A new track by the illustrious VonStroke, Mr. Claude VonStroke that is. Although his upcoming album Urban Animal, his third studio LP, is notable for the new directions the Detroit-via-San Francisco-via-Los Angeles producer is exploring, “Dood” is quintessential VonStroke — meaning, expect bass, booty shanking rhythms and idiosyncratic beats. In other words, superb underground house. If […]
27
Aug
Second single off upcoming "Urban Animal" album
21
May
Fade to Mind label boss teases tracks from upcoming EP
Bicoastal Los Angeles/New York producer/DJ and Fade to Mind label boss Kingdom drops this Vertical XL mix for LOGO in anticipation for his forthcoming Vertical XL EP. The EP is the Night Slugs regular’s 5th — “a personal body of work” made during his first years living in Los Angeles, molded with elements of grime, jungle […]
12
Apr
Ed Banger celebrates 10-years, parties in Los Angeles
French electro label Ed Banger celebrates a full decade of existence this year, and during its 10-Year Anniversary Tour it will stop off in LA with their own stage at this year’s HARD SUMMER Festival. Los Angeles’ biggest summertime music festival, the sixth annual HARD SUMMER will take place Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 […]
7
Mar
A great excuse to be late to everything
A beautiful new iteration of The Infinity Piece “wristwatch” from Los Angeles designer Levi Maestro, this latest version is fashioned from 38mm Rose gold-plated stainless steel paired with a genuine stingray strap. We use quotes on “wristwatch” because the piece does not actually tell time — there is no movement whatsoever on the watch. Instead, it […]
14
Feb
Lay down the proper grooves for Business Time tonight
Stellar Los Angeles production duo/DJs Classixx have made a little Valentine’s Day gift for us all today in the form of their Immaculate Selections mixtape. The 47-minute set starts off strong with Tangerine Dream’s “The Dream Is Always The Same”, then moves on to a Business Time-inspiring mix of nylon & heels grooves that include Toro […]
14
Jan
Six unique 1940s pea coats embroidered & customized
Having just come onto the scene last August, Los Angeles-based label U.SSKB now teams up with customization master and fellow Angeleno Dr. Romanelli for their latest release. After debuting their inaugural footwear collection with Mark McNairy, for 2013 the label now offers a series of six vintage 1940s pea coats restyled with zippers, hand chain stitching and […]
27
Dec
The Sunset Strip's Roxy Theater kicks off the 20th Anniversary of hip-hop's most beloved party album
In our humble opinion, there is no better hip-hop party album ever recorded than the Pharcyde’s stellacular Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. It is pure celebration in sonic form (oh how many brain cells we’ve happily surrendered to “Oh Shit”). In honor of The Pharcyde’s groundbreaking 1992 debut, (which, by the way, was quoted as Kanye […]
7
Dec
55 minutes of aural goodness from the man behind The xx
Jamie xx joins the league of superlative DJs who’ve graced the decks of one of the underground scene’s most exclusive parties. The Boiler Room are quickstrick events thrown across the world (Los Angeles, Berlin, London and New York) growing in reputation rather quickly for their well curated throwdowns broadcast live to the entire interwebs. Naturally, […]
