What do you get when you give the simplest of souls that which he seeks most? In the case of Homer J. Simpson and frosted donuts, you get a level of contentment on par with the most disciplined and enlightened of Zen monks. Ergo, Homer Buddha. Kidrobot has teamed up with The Simpsons to craft […]
London’s King Krule (Archie Marshall, formerly under the moniker Zoo Kid) holds a very dear place in my heart. For being 18 now he’s honed in on translating his blues to beautifully composed songs, utilizing sound and space in an extremely articulate and sophisticated manner. After the internet got a hold of his debut “Out […]
C.A.V.E. Gallery in Venice Beach, Cali is currently exhibiting new work from Kid Acne in a show entitled Stand & Deliver. The new work features mono-prints, screen-prints, drawings, and paintings of a debut version of Kid Acne’s signature Stabby Women (above and in gallery pictures below). The Stabby Women embody a powerful female genotype that has come to […]
Toyota revealed their new Camette concept model at this years Tokyo Toy Show, which makes sense since the car is built for kids. My seven year-old self is filled with joy. The Camette has triangular seating where the driver sits front and center with two passengers behind on either side. The pedals are adjustable so […]
“Reunion” is the second single off M83’s latest album Hurry Up We’re Dreaming, and is the sequel to a storyline that began on the first video for “Midnight City”. Directed by Fleur & Manu, the narrative follows a group of X-Men-like children with telekinetic powers — surprisingly not unlike that Skrillex “First Of The Year […]
Ever wondered what Radiohead’s timeless albums OK Computer and Kid A would sound like if reworked in 8-bit format? If so, today’s your lucky day. Producer Quinton Sung took it upon himself to make your dreams come true. It seems as though Quinton has done several single track 8-bit remixes, but these complete albums are […]
Now that Rick Santorum has finally surrendered from the presidential running, the G.O.P. can finally begin settling down from what is surely the most bizarre, unhinged & motley assemblage of political yahoos that have ever run for America’s highest office. From adulterers to rightwing crackpots to people that think corporations are actually human beings (huh?), […]
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 […]