From Alexander McQueen to Powell Peralta to mastermind Japan to Damien Hirst’s infinitely over-discussed For the Love Of God sculpture, skulls have dominated the cultural landscape unlike any other singular motif. Of course this is nothing new — mankind’s obsession with the macabre certainly predates the proto-heavy metal tropes of the 70s. English freelance editor, […]
5
Oct
A collection of indelible skull themes in fashion, art & culture
27
Sep
Dirt McGirt's landmark 1995 debut finally gets re-mastered
When you say that Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s landmark 1995 debut Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version is one of the best Wu Tang Clan records, you’re basically suggesting it’s one of the best hip hop albums of all time. And you’d be right. Next to eminent classics like GZA’s Liquid Swords and Raekwon’s […]
2
Sep
Subversive pranksters replace crap magazines with quality ones
Since we first saw TrustoCorp’s subversive street art we’ve been fans. In the over-saturated, bloated world of street art, it takes doing something really different in order to stick out from the crowd (or just doing something really well). Plus, it always helps to have a strong message as all their fake street signs do […]
12
Apr
Mermaids, polar bears and Chuck English in an 80's ski onesie
The Cool Kids team up with BBGun Films for a behind-the-scenes rap video mockumentary for their latest single “Bundle Up.” Directed by Maxim Bohichik and Alex Bergman, the video features mermaids, polar bears and Chuck English in his best 80’s Better Off Dead ski attire. Check it the behind-the-scenes video of the fake behind-the-scenes video […]
20
Oct
"Kill Your Co-Workers" video
An awesomely gory video by the peerless Flying Lotus that illustrates the dangers of robot parades, and what can go tragically wrong with one flick of the switch. Directed by Beeple, peep it below… Flying Lotus – Kill Your Co-Workers from Warp Records on Vimeo.
18
Oct
2 new jackets from latest S2A collaboration
French design powerhouse Surface To Air have previously collaborated with Justice (seen HERE) and Kings of Leon for their leather jacket releases to massive success. Their latest collection sees S2A teaming up with acclaimed American tattoo artist Scott Campbell, who drops 2 editions: “Dead Fucks” featuring funeral-inspired drawings and the “Cobra Jacket”, which features intricately […]
15
Sep
Hasn't he done enough to make the average man look half-assed?
Damn that Jack White! Can’t he just leave shit be? Does he have to be cutting edge in every damn thing he does, making the rest of us look ineffectual and doodling? Turns out today he announced that The Dead Weather’s new single, “Blue Blood Blues” will be issued in the previously unheard of Triple […]
