After two prior throwback inspirations in the #TBT series (the Horace Brown-based”Stop Trippin” and Rose Royce’s “Wishing on a Star” being the last two), the Wu Chef now drops his third #TBT installment, this one based on the Isley Brothers classic “Footsteps in the Dark” — you know, the one that soundtracked Ice Cube having an […]
7
Jul
Part three in The Chef's throwback #TBT series
18
Dec
“Friction,” “Angels” & “Tides" live, + a secret holiday cheer
Shot and directed by photographer and film-maker Jamie-James Medina (who also happens to be the founder of XL’s sub-label Hot Charity), this 3-part documentary follows The xx on the three major cycles of their creative process. Time in the recording studio, in rehearsals and then finally performing live is documented, ending in the last episode […]
25
Apr
The filthy, dirty, nasty version for your ears only
After the clean version of their new Hot Sauce Committee Part Two LP leaked last week, the Boys Beastie decided to offer the unedited “filthy dirty nasty version” on their site. So if you can’t wait til May 3rd when the album hits store shelves (and iTunes digital folders), then hit up Hot Sauce Committee […]
21
Apr
Prepare for full interweb meltdown
A couple weeks back we posted the Beastie Boys “Fight For Your Right — Revisited” Trailer, and now finally the first full video from their latest album has dropped in its full 6 minutes of glory. Prepare for interweb meltdown. The trio’s latest album, Hot Sauce Committee Pt.2, drops May 3rd… Beastie Boys – Make […]
11
Apr
Beasties of the Future battle Beasties of the Past
In case you missed it, the Beastie Boys released a trailer for an upcoming short film Fight For Your Right — Revisited this weekend. Made in conjunction with the release of their eighth album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, the 30-minute film revolves around the Beastie Boys from the the future meeting the Beastie Boys […]
21
Mar
Deconstructing Hollywood's insatiable need to make what has already been made
You can’t help but notice: of the top 10 highest grossing movies in each of the last 10 years, an alarming 74 out 100 are adaptations of existing material: comic books, books, video games, sequels, reboots, et al. Everything Is a Remix is a 4-part series exploring the remix techniques involved in producing such films. […]
14
Oct
Part premium suede moccasin, part boot
Monitaly are the brand behind the forward-thinking Yuketen collection, so it’s fitting that they are adding quality footwear to their own Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. Here we have the Monitaly Moccasin Suede Boots, a premium suede shoe that is part moccasin, part boot. They feature a light crepe outer-sole and brightly colored panels. Via HighSnob
