Really surprising more artist haven’t spoken out about the unwarranted surveillance and wiretapping of U.S. citizens by the NSA — I guess when the musical landscape consists of mainstream schlock, KISS dribble and corporate teet suckers you’re really not gonna find much resistance (whattup Jay-Z!). YACHT feels differently. The duo is donating 100% of the […]
15
Aug
Featuring a guitar solo by comedian Marc Maron
26
Oct
Transform into Guy Fawkes with a couple folds of cotton
Need to hide your identity in a pinch? If you’re looking to exercise your right to assemble without wanting to get on the wrong side of an FBI database, you may want to get yourself one of these Anonymous “Occupy Wall Street” Bandanas. Bearing the visage of the infamous Guy Fawkes mask (made famous via […]
24
Jun
City-themed vodka highlights San Francisco’s history and culture
Known for their limited edition city-themed vodkas, Absolut has recently introduced their fifth in the series dedicated to the City by the Bay, San Francisco. Absolut’s SF Limited Edition Vodka is infused with grape, papaya and dragon fruit, which we assume is a nod to their wine markets and Asian and Hispanic population. Setting itself […]
27
May
$7 billion hydroelectricpower plant approved in Chile against local and activist wishes
Six national parks, 11 national reserves, 26 conservation priority sites, 16 wetlands and 32 private protected areas are set to be decimated, all in the name of energy. That amounts to roughly 6,000 hectares or 60 square kilometers of land. That’s bigger than the Vatican City, Monaco and Bermuda combined. The Chileans have fought against […]
5
Jan
While Jeffrey Deitch keeps a very low profile
The thing that most bugs me about this whole BLU mural getting whitewashed is not really the beauty or fantastic nature of the mural itself. To be honest, the mural was so straightforward that it almost bordered on obvious. But that’s not the point. When you ask an artist to paint you a mural — […]
