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 great Magician returns for the 23rd edition of his Magic Tape series. We’ve spoken ad nauseum about the skills of Stephen Fasano before so we’ll spare you — just hit play below to stream (& download) the Magic Tape 23 mixtape, the perfect hour-long mix to kick off Memorial Day Weekend and the whole summer […]

It seems that the Vampire Weekend men don’t stop. From side projects to collaborations to features on said side projects, they’re clearly meant to make music. Bassist Chris Baio has been DJing for some time, playing shows in Paris and Seoul, and will have a set at Hard Summer this year too. Today, Sunburn, Baio’s […]

A well done 47-minute mix of Funk, R&B, Blues and Soul rarities whipped up to get you ready for the weekend by San Diego’s QUESTION. The aptly titled Grown Man’s Mixtape is brought to us by The Lovewright Co. who met QUESTION back in the day at what they term the “legendary” Bar Dynamite, which I […]

Play Me label founder Reid Speed delivers a 69-minute opus of tuff dubstep to get your weekend in order. Not for the feint of heart, or those looking for some tepid background music to while away the afternoon calmly. Demonstrating her multi-genre past (D&B, breaks, 2-step,  bassline, electro et al) the mix lassos a wide […]

Tomorrow night Nite Jewel is playing at Check Your Ponytail! 2 party in Echo Park, Los Angeles, and to promote the show she put together this very yacht-rock mix of breezy summertime delights. The show is opening for the very awesome Metronomy, so you can expect it to be packed to the sweaty rafters. The […]

If you don’t live in Los Angeles, you probably don’t know that this weekend the Carmageddon occurs. Is a race of car-like alien robots enslaving the human race, you ask? Ummm, no — no Michael Bay visions are manifesting. Carmageddon is what overactive, hyperbolic civic leaders (and assorted media) are referring to the temporary shutting […]

Made in Italy from 100% leather exterior and 100% cotton interior lining, the Belstaff Pelvin Leather Holdall is a solid choice for weekend getaways and business trips. Featuring a detachable shoulder strap with metal buckles, zip closing, front pockets with press studs, a side pocket and Union Jack tab, the bag is featured on the […]