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 […]

The Hood Internet’s latest mixtape dropped this morning, and as can be expected it’s packed to the cellophane with what one would dub party starting mashups. The Mixtape Volume Seven is what you wanna put on in that summer BBQ before the DJ’s get set up, or maybe what you wanna play when you’re trying to […]

New Balance gets nautical for the upcoming Spring/Summer season with their new Yacht Club collection. The name comes from the lining of the various silhouettes, which uses a navy pinstripe, same as that in traditional boating apparel. The shoes include New Balance’s classic 574 style (above), plus the ProCourt Yacht Club with suede uppers and mesh […]

We’re fireballing into the last month of summer; the sun’s shining brighter, the days are getting increasingly warm (and humid? What gives, Los Angeles?) and it’s more important than ever to get our heads in the game and take advantage of what the season has to offer: a ton of poolside parties with a ton […]

New Balance and yachting are a new mix set to come out in the Spring/Summer 2013.  The “Yacht Club” 574 pack combines classic colors like royal blue, emerald green, blue oil and navy with suede and mesh panels on New Balance’s timeless 574 silhouette. You may want these collector’s items now but they’re not ready yet — unfortunately this […]

DJ Hoff rarely disappoints. The man knows his music categorically, and always manages to assemble a well thought-out, intelligently sequenced and paced set that inevitably keeps your head nodding. This latest Cool -Ish mix, made exclusively for the W Hotel chain, is no different and features an as-yet-unheard acapella from Spank Rock sprinkled throughout. Put […]

The continuing saga of one girl’s quest to cut through the red tape. Read previous posts HERE. Confession: I’m not really sure what to make of this whole Occupy movement. It’s confusing. It’s like that loopy, unpredictable distant relative: I wanna love it, but it ain’t easy. You’d think a chick like me who bitches […]

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 […]