7.31.2009
Mash SF 2007 Extras: Mike Martin
For those who haven't purchased the Mash SF DVD dating way back during prehistoric times, your missing out on a lot of really cool extras. This is an example clip of a rider and bonafide mad man named Mike Martin who does the same crazy stuff that people were doing on fixed gears, but instead on his huge hunk of motorized metal called a scooter. Mash just put it up on their vimeo page a while ago so watch it while it's still hot if you haven't seen it already.
7.30.2009
GoldenCrate presents: Indie/Pop Rock Bimonthly List vol. 1
I'm the type of guy that is always looking for something new to listen to. As an appreciator of art and music you must fully open your eyes and ears to all sights and sounds. Well these last couple of months I've been listening to a lot of indie/pop rock. With some suggestions from others I've compiled a play list of what I personally found to be my favorites.
Download it
HERE
Track Listing:
1. North By North – Faded Paper Figures
2. Phoenix – Lisztomania
3. Whitest Boy Alive – Burning
4. Burial – Miike Snow
5. Little Secrets – Passion Pit
6. Too Young – Phoenix
7. Dress – Blonde Redhead
8. You Are Dreaming – Shout Out Louds
9. Lights And Music – Cut Copy
10. Logos – Faded Paper Figures
11. Young Folks – Peter Bjorn & John
12. Fences – Phoenix
13. Someone Great – LCD Soundsystem
14. If I Ever Feel Better – Phoenix
15. Song for No One – Miike Snow
16. The Reeling – Passion Pit
17. Spring And By Summer Fall – Blonde Redhead
18. To Kingdom Come – Passion pit
19. Lasso – Phoenix
20. You Can’t Blame It On Anybody – Phoenix
21. Midnight Runner – Cut Copy
22. Swimming In the Flood – Passion Pit
23. Congratulations – Phoenix
24. Normandie – Shout Out Louds
25. That Was Just A Dream – Cut Copy
26. Countdown – Phoenix
27. Figures – Whitest Boy Alive
28. Cult Logic – Miike Snow
29. North – Phoenix
30. Armistice – Phoenix
31. Let Your Love Grow Tall – Passion Pit
32. Seaweed Song – Passion Pit
33. Nobody Lost, Nobody Found – Cut Copy
34. New Years Resolution – The Limousines
35. Cold Dust Girl – Hey Champ
SOUR
Artist: Sour
Song: 'Hibi no Neiro' (Tone of everyday)
Album:'Water Flavor EP'
This video was shot purely via webcam. Each cast member was also selected from Sour's actual fan base from countries all over the world.
Director: Masashi Kawamura + Hal Kirkland + Magico Nakamura + Masayoshi Nakamura
SOUR official site
2009 Zealot Co.,ltd / Neutral Nine Records
enjoy~
7.29.2009
10xDeep Bigwig Speaks About Life Before The Fame And Success
Scott Sasso one of the main men behind the street wear brand 10 deep talks about life before the brand took off. Check out the video for some inspirational words to hopefully cause a desire in us to all start moving in a positive direction. You know basically get off our asses and go somewhere.
Via Hypebeast
Tron Legacy Trailer
I'm officially excited for this after seeing the trailer. It could just be my deep love for the 1982 classic, but I rather believe it's because it looks nice and I have good taste in what makes a good film trailer. Check it out here or do yourself a favor and hop on over to apples page and watch it in glorious 1080p.
7.28.2009
Pixar's Ancient Book of Sex and Science

The love she had for this monster of science was forbidden. Every night after hours she would escape down into the laboratory where he was locked away. He satisfied her insatiable appetite for lust and danger, while she full filled his desire for the sensual flesh of a woman. The scientific community frowned upon such a tastelessly erotic relationship between a girl and a mutant. However, while the scientists' disdain for such acts were strong, they watched. They always watched.
Forbidden Lust by Nate Wragg
Pixar artists have banded together to create "The Ancient Book of Sex and Science". A rather non traditional Disney (but not Disney) art book when you look at the pedigree and usual audience these guys draw for.
The Ancient Book of Sex and Science is the second book of a four part set. Editor and Animator for Pixar Scott Morse said:
"Well, we're usually pretty introverted, so maybe that makes us a little kinkier. And there's a tradition of us loving Playboy cartoons and naughtier things in general. We all remember drawing in the margins of our textbooks when we were younger."
He believes that that physicality and the exploration of our physical world was a natural progression.
They're similar in that they both have correlating patterns, like the rhythm of math and sex, or like music with peaks and valleys, highs and lows. They can both be very calculated.
I personally think the art looks fantastic. Now maybe yall will stop denying all those stories about hidden sexual secrets buried in past Disney films.
Via.
Io9
More Photos at
Nerve
Buy it at
Amazon
7.27.2009
Blue Monday FG Video: Free and Easy
These guys seem pretty consistent with releases and here we are again with yet another release. They seem to have a great community vibe going on in the video and it's no wonder since they hold rides every Friday. Actually I was able to see some of the riders in here during a video submitted to the BFF09 and the crowd was pretty hyped over what some of them were doing in that film. However this particular video seems geared more towards them all having fun rather then something hardcore. Enjoy
KID Cudi Make her Say feat. Kanye West and Common Video
We've been real busy lately and you've probably already seen it by now, but here's the video for Kid Cudi's Make her Say video via MTV.
I actually really like the video. It's classy, clean and everybody looks fresh.
I actually really like the video. It's classy, clean and everybody looks fresh.
METH&RED speak on Nas and Kelis
EZstreetshow via youtube posted a video of METH&RED speaking out on the recent news that Nas is having to pay Kelis 55 grand (FIFTY FIVE GRAND!) a month in child support and the kid is barely born. Watch the video to hear METH&RED speak the truth.
Mos Def & Dj Honda reunite

Photo via Wired
Dj Honda has a new album dropping August 5th and here's a little taste of what's to come.
DJ Honda - Magnetic Arts feat. Mos Def
Personally I think the track is a little on the short side (runs@2:30), but if you wanted a definition of short, but sweet then here it is. Mos recycles some lyrics from Universal Magnetic, but they fit super nice over this production and the song sounds good overall. I don't want to be a critic, but if I was I'd give it two thumbs up.
7.26.2009
Throwback
So New Yorks track bike short Empire was shown in San Francisco a couple weeks ago along with many other great films at the BFF and I just wanted to make sure that everyone makes it out to the Bicycle Film Festival when it comes to their town as well. Here's the 9 month old trailer for those of you who haven't seen it.
You can follow them at their blog at http://empirebegins.com/
7.25.2009
Church League Champions
For all of you people who enjoy the smooth sounds of Pac Div their new album entitled Church League Champions is out and available for download here http://churchleaguechampions.com/download (Worth it. Trust me.) Here's a little taste of what the album has in store.
7.24.2009
7.23.2009
7.21.2009
Critical Mass Reminder for July 2009
As you know the San Francisco Cycling community semi organizes a monthly ride that brings together hundreds of cyclists to roam and completely take over the streets of San Francisco. Well this right here is your reminder for the month of July. It starts where it always starts at Justin Hermans Plaza at 6:30 sharp on the 31st.
Hope to see you all there!
7.19.2009
BFF09 Recap

So the BFF09 in San Francisco has come and gone and to be honest I was EXTREMELY impressed with all of the films shown.
A couple of films really stuck though and i wanted to give you guys a heads up to make sure to watch these if the BFF ends up coming to your town (it might because its in 39 cities now!)

WHERE DO YOU START WHERE DO YOU STOP
USA 2009 - HD 7MIN
Directed by Patrick Trefz
A Story of A to B to A to B by accomplished photographer Patrick Trefz.

LE DERNIER VOYAGE OF MARYSE DE LUCAS
FRANCE 2008 - 22MIN
Directed by Artus De Lavilleon, David Ledoux
David and Artus ride to the town where Artus' mother is from to scatter her ashes.
I LOVE MY BICYCLE: THE STORY OF FBM BIKES - PREMIERE
USA 2009 - HDV75MIN
Directed by Joe Stakun
Through fortune and misfortune the film follows FBM through their 15 years of mayhem as told by Crandall and the rest of the BMX bicycle community from close freinds to influential icons like Dave Mirra and Mat Hoffman.
MADE IN QUEENS
USA 2008 Video 10 min
Directed by Joe Stevens & Nicolas Randall
In Queens, a group of teens from Trinidad attached speakers to their bikes. The music was never quite loud enough and they had to go bigger and bigger with the sound systems.
(Not footage of the event, but an example of his work)
BROADWAY BOMBER/BRIDGE BATTLE
USA 2009 HD 11Min
Directed by Lucas Brunelle
Lucas never ceases to amaze viewers with the first person perspective video from his helmet-cams. Close calls and dangerous streets shows urban cycling at its finest.
(Posted before)
ANIMA D'ACCIAIO (SOUL OF STEEL)
USA/ITALY 2009 HD 11Min
Directed by Daniel Leeb
Very few master frame builders are left. Join us for a portrait of Giovanni Pelizzoli, also known as Ciocc.
DOWN BY THE WEEP HOLE: THE STORY OF THE STUPOR BOWL
PREMIERE
USA 2009 22Min
Directed by Nathaniel Freeman
Minneapolis' long standing alternate event to the Super Bowl! Don't miss one of the biggest (and coldest) alley cats in the world.
7.17.2009
Treasure Island Music Festival Oct 17 - 18

Today single day tickets went on sale for the Treasure Island Music Festival in the heart of the San Francisco Bay. Some names include MGMT, Passion Pit, The Limousines, Crown City Rockers, DJ Krush, and many, many more. Tickets seem to be on the steeper side, but if you think about all the music your gonna hear and where the venue is located at, it isn't anything totally out of the ordinary.
Anyway check out the full list at the official site.
7.16.2009
Event Reminder: Bicycle Film Festival San Francisco 09'

Tuesday marked the first day of the event and now it's Thursday. Tonight there's gonna be two free art shows opening up in separate locations. Check out the info below for recon on where and when.
JOYRIDE
Multiple LocationsOpening reception
6PM - 10PM
Ever Gold Gallery - 441 O'Farrell St
Market St. Gallery - 1554 Market St. Between Van Ness and Franklin
Operating hours 1PM - 7PM July 17 -18
After Party
at the Cellar
9PM - 2AM
685 Sutter Street between Mason and Taylor
42BELOW Vodka Open Bar
10PM - 11PM
Hope to see some of you there!
Also for a taste of tomorrow and Fridays films. Check out this EXTREMELY cool trailer about one of the most well known frame builders in the world.
7.15.2009
7.14.2009
Mash SF: Tour of California
You guessed it, in light of the bike festival coming up we have more bike related news. The Mash crew is back with a preview of their latest adventure, which happened to be taking on the gigantic task of riding the tour of California on their track bikes. For those of you that don't know the TOC is 9 stages all adding up to 750 miles!!! It's really unbelievable when you think about it. In fact I'm awe struck... Just check out the preview of these 6 behemoths of biking and replay it a couple of times for good measure.
7.13.2009
BFF


Bicycle Film Festival San Francisco 2009. Need we say more? It's a must for those of you who enjoy cycling. It's basically 6 days of uncensored fun in San Francisco, Ca. Don't miss it or you'll be extremely sorry. BTW click on the photos for the full size.
Also you can read more about the event or buy tickets at the official site
7.06.2009
Atlas X Alien Workshop

On July 11th Atlas skate shop in San Mateo California (located at 209 2nd and B street) will be hosting an art show documenting the making of Mind Field. They will also be releasing the new Alien X Atlas collaboration Decks and T-shirts so if you're in the area you should stop on by it starts at 8 and there will be free food and drinks.
They made it!!

The tokyo2osaka crew has arrived in Osaka. This means that they've rode 7 full days and overcome all 350 miles of steep hills, blazing heat, and pouring rain (all on fixed gears!). If you want to read more about their journey then visit their official site tokyo2osaka.com
Now all we can do is wait until the documentary comes out...
Diggin in the Crates

I know a couple of people who've been looking for this new, but old mixtape that Pac Div dropped very early on in their careers that essentially got some heads turning. They called it the Sealed for freshness blendtape. It featured the lyrics and flow of all three of the pac div members over recognizable tracks from hip hop's so called golden era. Anyway enough with the talk. Here's the download for those that missed it the first time.
Type: Hip Hop
Release: Old
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7.01.2009
Dead Fantasy 3-5
Yay. Preview of Parts 3, 4 & 5 of Dead Fantasy.
It will be completed in time for Anime Expo in LA. Can't Wait!
Dead Fantasy 3
Dead Fantasy 4
Dead Fantasy 5(looks like part of 3 though..)
It will be completed in time for Anime Expo in LA. Can't Wait!
Dead Fantasy 3
Dead Fantasy 4
Dead Fantasy 5(looks like part of 3 though..)
Infrared 6's for 2010 + TB3's out now
Infrared 6's are back for a January 2010 release. They look a bit variant but 6's are 6's.
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Also True Blue 3's are officially out internationally only. I can say that these are one of my favorite shoes of all time. Without cash, I can kiss these good-bye. A bunch of them are on eBay already. If I had $240+ to shell out on these, believe I would get more than 1 pair.
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(right click>view image for the whole picture)

Also True Blue 3's are officially out internationally only. I can say that these are one of my favorite shoes of all time. Without cash, I can kiss these good-bye. A bunch of them are on eBay already. If I had $240+ to shell out on these, believe I would get more than 1 pair.
(right click>view image for the whole picture)

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