What do you do when a million-dollar Goldzilla crashes your town? Either crack out your diamond King Kong or get the hell out of the dodge on your million-dollar bike. Japanese luxury jewelers Ginza Tanaka have apparently gotten bored with wedding bands and moved on to everyone’s favorite nuked up — and now flossed out — lizard. […]
17
Jul
Ginza Tanaka takes this monster to the bank
2
Jun
A bike that truly makes a U-lock worth cutting
If you thought ollieing a $15,000 gold skateboard was the most goofy-footed ride of the century, well try a million-dollar gold mountain bike on for size. Yes, now your bunnyhops can really sparkle, as this bike is completely coated in 24k gold plating. In case that wasn’t far enough over the edge, note that the frame is also […]
20
Dec
LIAS compiles the most thoughtful, unique sets of the year
As is the case almost every year, 2013 was loaded with amazing music put out by the most creative artists of our age. We posted mixtapes from some of the biggest names in hip-hop like Pusha T, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Killer Mike x Big Boi, Jay-Z + 9th Wonder and then other tapes by […]
31
Oct
A tribute to H.G Wells, Jeff Wayne, Richard Burton & Solid Steel
The great Herbaliser, aka Ollie Teeba, has made many a world class mix in his day. Not simply satisfied with blending 20 or so jams together, the Herbaliser instead creates mixes with large scale concepts, or thematic motifs, that elevate them to the level of soundscape. Such as with this mix for Solid Steel’s 25th […]
30
May
Original sample sources, album tracks, interviews & rarities
You remember last year when Solid-Steel Radio did a tribute to The Beastie Boys’ timeless Paul’s Boutique album? We posted the Caught In The Middle Of A 3-Way Mix by DJ Food, Cheeba and Moneyshot (with cover illustrated by the great Food One), and it ended up being one of our favorite mixtapes of the year […]
11
Jan
Matt Black & Jon More on the legendary London pirate station
One of the best musical institutions on Earth, Solid Steel, has just released this mixtape of storied sets from the early days of Coldcut — aka the founders of Ninja Tune Records and Solid Steel itself. The mixtape is culled from the last mixes that Matt Black and Jon More — the duo behind the […]
16
Feb
Solid brass Italian hardware with an antiqued nickel finish
The story goes that while traveling the French Riviera, designer Marc Marmel realized that the luggage needs of the well-heeled travelers were not being adequately served. So, as Neiman Marcus explains, Marmel created “custom-made pieces that harken back to the designer luggage of a bygone era, luggage that combines functionality with inimitable style.” Each of the […]
19
Dec
Produced in the USA by Golden Bear featuring Pendleton wool
The Kith x Pendleton Varsity Jackets offer up four styles featuring Pendleton’s signature Navajo patterns. First is the Kilim Green Navajo with brown leather sleeves and dark brown wool body. There’s also the Bravestar Navajo with grey leather sleeves and a grey wool body. Rounding out the collecion is the Kilim Red Navajo with tan […]
