Rockers NYC

I really like what these guys are doing. They really capture the DIY spirit in a way that few can. They are designing clothes, producing a TV show, running a record label and making music(all on their own). And to add to that there style is srictly original. It feels genuine. Of course art, music, and design are important, but its also about who you are as people. And these people are amazing. I really dig the way they avoid limitations. They touch on many cultures and many aesthetics. Anyway check out these sites.
Rockers NYC
check out the clothes
check out the blog for their TV show.
I really like the interview with Gallhammer
and their visit to the Swagger and Phenomenon stores.
an interview from Slam x Hype
rockers NYC my space
rockers nyc records
and finally
A GUN CALLED TENSION

There's something rather satisfying about watching a corporate giant torn to shit...

This is a painting by Jackson Pollock

... entitled 'Autumn Rhythm (Nuber 30)'

One street continues on.
The other deadends.

The two streets form a T in shape, one street deadending into the other.
At the top of this intersection, this T, two gentlemen sit in comfort, in conversation, their perspective towards the deadending street. Their presence is humble, perhaps passive; the streets rampaging with the frantic passings of a mob decorated with their existence in a detached political system. The mob passes to and from an infinity of destinations of alluded importance and urgency, seemingly unaware of the gentlemen and their conversation. Their movements, their traffic, like Pollock's Autumn Rhythm.

The two groups - the mob and the gentlemen - exist in the same space, yet in different times:

The mob moves in a hectic blur as if each succeeding step is lost behind a curtain of confusion just as it is placed, just as it is drawn, just as it is painted. The flashes and trails of their wake, in an oblivious disregard, wrapping and warping, enveloping the snail-like movements of the gentlemen as they respectfully, humbly, and happily drag their cardboard boxes across the intersection following a patch of the sun's golden brilliance .

KR

For some he needs no introduction, but this guy deserves respect. After years of tagging, and developing his own ink, and basically a whole style of vandalism, he has transformed his night time addiction into a growing product empire. Check out the feature from
The International Herald Tribune
and
Krink

flowers and strange signs

first photo: lots of flowers.
second photo: a sign in a local park. it roughly translates to "be careful of perverts. if you see a pervert call 110". check out the cartoon character.

Heidi Slimane

I've never been a man for luxury, but this guy who designs for Dior is a pretty decent photographer. And hes got 1000 photos on his web page. This is just a taste.
Heidi Slimane

Crystal Castles/Health

Im in love with these guys.
Crystal Castles
and these guys are nice too.
Health

No Pattern x Burton

This jacket is nice. Designed by No Pattern.
Photo from Hypebeast

Spoon "You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb"

This video maybe better than DVNO? WTF
By Double Tripple and Ryan Junell.
Check it out in high quality

You got yr. cherry bomb

Into The Wild

INTO THE WILD,a book written by Jon Krakauer, is about Chris McCandless, who hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness alone. After more than 100 days, he died of starvation. Instead of judging him as right or wrong, the writer tries to display his background and his inspirations. Why exactly did Chris McCandless venture out to live in the wilderness is open to discussion. It seems to be a combination of family ills, classic works of literature, and a need to measure himself. He had a obsessive vision.

He wanted to challenge the modern lifestyle of having a career and making money. He thought life was worth more.

Growing up is tough. When you are young, and on a healthy dosage of literature, we see the world idealistically. We ask ourselves, why is the world so messed up? Why does it seem the only thing grown-ups want is money? A lot of young people want to challenge that. What's the alternative?

And on the other hand, the parents are slaving away to make money, maybe to earn money for their children. And being so rational, as having a career and making money, parents can't understand why their children take it for granted.
One reason it is tough moving from childhood to adulthood is the leaving behind of your ideals and your dreams. It is tough to accept the world as it is. It is so easy to feel like there's no hope for the world. Society seems backwards. But I think the mistake that most people make is that they give up everything for the rational life. Holding onto your hopes and dreams is equally as important as making money. I think a lot of kids hate their parents because they see a deadness about them. Yeah we're happy you made some money for a roof over our heads and food on the table. But we are living! And Mom and Pop should live too.
Life is horrible and miserable and terrible and cruel. But you need your dreams to keep the lights on. Have some soul, a sense of humour, for God's sake. There is tremendous possibility for joy and revolution in this world! But a lot of people think its all over when you turn 30 or have children. I don't buy it.

I think Chris McCandless had a hard time with his family. I think he had trouble forgiving his parents for their mistakes. I think he was a little selfish, But I do think that his story is remarkable. I think there are few people who even attempt to live out their hopes and dreams like he did. I think he was trying to change the world by changing himself. I think the souls of many people are starving, and the world needs people like him who are willing to risk everything for something they believe in.

Chris McCandless R.I.P.

Jay Howell

Amazing. Cartoons never looked so tuff. I think Dali said that cartoons would be the future of art. Here's a reason to believe

check out Fecal Face

and his website Punks Git Cut
watch the video!!!

cities within cities no. 2 & no. 3

"DVNO" by So Me and Justice

Holy fuck! This video kills all. Same director as the D.A.N.C.E. The artists name is
So Me.

Supreme Spring Preview 2008

Supreme is a store and clothing label founded in 1994. It has managed to attract people from all sub cultures from punk to hip-hop. It walks a fine line between art and consumerism. In a recent catalog we can see products ranging from bike locks, ash trays, zippos, no limits have been set. Every year new artists are chosen. Last year there were pieces by R. Crumb, Murakami, and even Jeff Koons. Its always a surprise to see whats next. This year its Kermit the Frog. I have no idea what they're trying to get at, but its different and curious. The other thing I admire about supreme is its size and its influence. They've been around more than 10 years and they only have a few stores around the world. When you see their whole work its like a museum(check out the random, and then look at the skate decks). Super fresh. Check out more at their website.

supreme

Evan Hecox

Evan Hecox, a famous designer for chocolate skateboards and twist snowboards, has a new show going on. I wish I could see this in the flesh. His work seems to have taken a new level. This project theme is the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. Check out more photos
at Supertouch
and
at www.evanhecox.com

Aerospace Engineering

"Jack London, who wrote many famous adventure novels like "The Call of the Wild" are constructions of the imagination. He had spent just one single winter in the north. He died by his own hand at the age of forty, a fatuous drunk, obese and pathetic, maintaining a sedentary existence that bore scant resemblance to the ideals he espoused in print." Jon Krakauer Into the Wild

The Bill Evans Trio

Gloria's Step
Written by Scott LaFaro
Performed in 1972