27 Aug
Second single off upcoming "Urban Animal" album

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 […]


We’ve covered previous other racy Boom-Art collections such as the 1970s Pin-Up Girl Skateboards, but none have been as sexually charged (or controversial) as their latest collaboration: the Disney Orgy Skate Decks. As can be inferred from the title, the two limited edition skate decks feature a hilarious take on classic Disney characters doing very, very, […]


14 Nov
Limited Edition remix of the classic M-65 military outerwear

As a part of their Advanced Projects Series, San Francisco’s Mission Workshop brings you their version of the classic military field jacket worn by US military forces for the past thirty years. Staying true to its military heritage, the Eiger is equipped with the traditional four-pocket front. Produced under the label’s mantra of quality and protection, this […]


3 Oct
New 42-minute set from San Francisco's Bass maestro

Maestro of bass, original dubstep provocateur, friend of LIAS, political rabblerouser and all around supernatural EDM talent Bassnectar blesses the world with a brand new mixtape today, simply titled the Freestyle mixtape. Mr. Lorin Ashton’s chest-rattling 40-minute set offers remixes, collaborations and guest appearances by the likes of Hudson Mohawke, Ming & FS, Zion I, Mimi […]


26 Jun
Dirty Bird Records frontman & founder turns up the heat

We’re just a little over a month away from the fifth annual two-day HARD Summer music event at L.A.’s Historical State Park in Downtown L.A. Headliners include acts like dubstep supergroup Magnetic Man, the legendary James Murphy, Little Dragon, Miike Snow, Datsik, up-and-comer Lunice and perhaps most importantly the reunion of Bloc Party (whose highly […]


18 May
San Francisco bass maestro Lorin Ashton's latest LP

Yesterday we brought you Bassnectar’s “Ugly” Video (+ Free Download), and today its his entire new album VAVA VOOM available for streaming. If you like, buy it HERE. Highlights include the classic “Pennywise Tribute” (he always manages to pull out a fine metal remix, don’t he?) and hardcore breakbeat employing “What”, as well as some […]


6 Mar
Vinyl toy with studded collar, chain, leather chaps & gimp mask

Kidrobot’s often customized Labbit figure gets another rendition by San Francisco artist Frank Kozik, who takes the 10” smorkin’ vinyl toy and decks it out in some decidedly S&M-oriented attire. Outfitting the poor freak in studded collar with chain, leather chaps and gimp mask — with zippered hole for cigarette smoking, and another anal zipper […]


2 Mar
Los Angeles' PRISM Gallery is transformed by the Brazilian Twins

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Os Gemeos (literally ‘the twins’ in Portuguese) and known to their mother as; Gustavo and Otavio, bring their amazing, surreal and humorous vision to a dynamic solo exhibition at Los Angeles’ PRISM Gallery which opened this past Saturday night. Miss You runs through March 24th and features Os Gemeos’ saturated colors and signature […]