10 Apr
The industrial shoegaze sounds of London

Binary’s EP Amber came out right before the vernal equinox on March 18, released through their own imprint, Echoplex Records. The music on this, their latest, engages as it builds. The confessional symbolism on the first track (and their first single) “You Need the Blue Key” establishes the London-based band’s place in the universe of industrial shoegaze — […]


12 Oct
The most cogent 4-minute argument you'll need to hear this week

I get in discussions all the time with my friends — both liberal and conservative — about the positives and negatives of Mr. Barack Obama. Most see him as just a slightly less evil version of Mitt Romney; they point out all the things he failed to accomplish, and list a litany of alleged shortcomings. […]


1 Oct
Longstanding collaboration produces autumnal colorway

After recently having released their “Archive Project” exclusively sold at Parisian boutique collete, Missoni and Converse continue there collective success in a new rendition of the Chuck Taylor All Star Hi for 2012. We’ve been fans of this collaboration for awhile now, cognizant of the fact that when brands as large as Converse and respected […]


19 Sep
Collaborative track suits sold via lottery for Fall/Winter 2012

A new item has been released from F.C.R.B. and mastermind JAPAN in conjunction with Nike for Fall/Winter 2012 consisting of a warm-up jacquard suit in. The jacquard suit (pictured above) has mastermind JAPAN’s signature white skull and crossbones logo on the back of the jacket, with the same logo on the back left pocket of the […]


Did you know that Bob Marley’s family has a product movement that sells earth-friendly and innovative audio electronics and lifestyle goodies? The release of the ‘Lively Up’ Collection from the not misleadingly titled The House of Marley sports the exclusive, earth-friendly, in-house developed and durable REWIND fabric. Composed of reclaimed hemp and organic cotton, combined with […]


Typically known for pairing hot naked women with city-famous monuments, and I guess fruit as well, the crew at Passarella Death Squad introduce two new designs to their “Surfs Up” Collection. “Crystal Voyager” and “L’ete’ Sans Fin” are inspired by 1980s surf tees, and like always are made from 100% unique imported Japanese fabric. Manufactured […]


14 Jun
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmangilj drops another pop gem

Keyboardist Rostam Batmangilj of Vampire Weekend (and brilliant producer. See bands: The Very Best, Discovery, Boys Like Us, as well as his self-produced solo project, Rostam) has taken Carly Rae Jepsen’s ever so catchy “Call Me Maybe” and matched it up with singer, songwriter, philanthropist & Eurythmics icon Annie Lennox’s “Walking on Broken Glass”. The […]


The moment we’ve all been waiting for: Shut Up & Play the Hits is in theaters… but only on July 18th!? C’mon, man! I guess we’ll take what we can get. In case you need a refresher, Shut Up & Play the Hits (previewed by us HERE) documents the final days of LCD Soundsystem’s career […]