Los Angeles watchmakers Tsovet have released three new styles to add to their brand. Known for their durability and precision, these time pieces feature a clean, minimal design — similar to a Bell & Ross aesthetic. And just like B&R, the styling and functionality are inspired by vintage industrial gauges and avionic instrumentation. The three […]
8
Dec
Swiss made watches featuring aerospace-grade stainless steel
30
Nov
Metronomy, 120 Days, Juan Maclean, Elite Gymnastic & more
Our friend Franki Chan — promoter of Check Your Ponytail! 2, founder of the iheartcomix record label, esteemed illustrator, global DJ and all around raconteur — has dropped his latest mix for Los Angeles footwear label Generic Surplus. Not only is Franki our boy but he’s also one helluva DJ — the Generic Surplus mixtape […]
23
Nov
Because there's nothing wrong with staring at naked Latinas
Wow — who would’ve thunk it? Already the 50th volume in our beloved and illustrious Because We Love You Series, and who better to knock it out than homegrown Los Angeles photographer Estevan Oriol. We’ve shown some of Oriol’s work before, including when we interviewed him for the coffee table book counterpart to this aptly titled […]
9
Nov
Australia-via-Los-Angeles emcee drops second clip
Iggy Azalea drops her second video, “My World”, ripped from her recently released Ignorant Art mixtape (download the mixtape here). Maybe not quite the stunner that her “PU$$Y” clip was, but we’ll see if the Australia-via-Los-Angeles emcee can keep the momentum rolling from that internet fave. “My World” was produced by Chordz3D, part of Iggy’s […]
1
Nov
A look behind the curtain of the mid-century modern maestros
Charles and Ray Eames are almost as synonymous with Los Angeles — namely Venice Beach where their studio was located — as Frank Lloyd Wright was to Chicago. They made their indelible mark as monumental designers inextricably linked to the fields of modern architecture and furniture for over a half century. The Eames Office, widely […]
31
Oct
A tribute to one of the most sampled men in music history
On Thursday and Friday November 17 & 18 what looks to be an amazing event is going down in Los Angeles at Exchange LA. In a well named tribute to the great Roy Ayers, Homage is taking place with Pete Rock turntabling live with soul & funk legend Ayers and his band. One of the most […]
10
Oct
DJ Cheapshot spins Los Angeles rap group's latest mix
Life + Times today premiers Get Busy Committee’s latest mixtape Opening Ceremony. Their resident turntable specialist DJ Cheapshot puts the mix together to promote the Los Angeles rap group’s upcoming album also called Opening Ceremony. Download the mix here for free. Video for Get Busy Committee’s “Opening Ceremony” below, plus back cover of mixtape with full […]
6
Oct
One of Los Angeles' best designers unveils his 4th collection
One of our favorite Los Angeles designers B:SCOTT — aka Brandon Scott, formerly of B.Son fame — is throwing up a serious fete this eve in the City of Angels. To unveil his fourth collection Brandon is organizing the Every Man For Himself Pop-Up Launch & Installation at FourTwoFour on Fairfax this evening, from 7 […]
