Time for a new opening, people! The fine folks at Rotofugi in Chicago have a dual opening in their gallery on Friday, June 7th.
Two über-talented sets of artists will be getting down side by side, with 64 Colors opening their "Maple City" exhibit, and Chris B. Murray opening his "ADKS" show.
This is gonna be a banger, so check the info below and don't miss out!
» What: Gallery Opening with 64 Colors and Chris B. Murray
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 7 June 2013, 7-10pm (show runs through 30 June 2013)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
The big boys are at it again! Regular collaborators dust and David Monllor (f/k/a Disk) have gotten together once again to create a mammoth new mural in Augsburg, Germany.
"Forgotten Soul II" is 70 meters long (230 feet), and it goes without saying that it's another banger.
Mario Rombach, the video animation genius of the freshism family, took all the footage and banged out one bad-ass making-of video for it.
Click the picture below to see the mural in all its glory, and then watch the embedded video below.
If you're reading this in a feed, click here to watch the video on YouTube.
Ang just came across this nice interview from a couple years ago with our good friend Revise CMW. Give it a watch, as he talks about being an artist, graffiti, and art in Chicago.
He's also rocking two of our pieces in the video. The first is our hoody called "The Watcher," designed by Joey Potts. The second is our "Cluttered" T-shirt, designed by Revise himself. Both of these will be available again once the freshism site is finally finished.
Check the video below, or click here to watch it if you're reading this in a feed.
The homey dust just had his solo opening at Hugo 45 in Braunschweig, Germany. Part of the opening was a wall-to-wall mural inside the gallery. It's dust and it's a mural, so you already know it's a banger.
Check the pix below, and keep up with him on his site and on his Facebook page.
Our friend and fam, Shawn Smith of Shawnimals, has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for his new Resketch project. These are handmade notebooks from recycled materials, which is pretty freakin' awesome in and of itself.
However, he's taking it a step further by adding "Creative Prompts" throughout each book, designed to ignite your creative fire. Not only that, but in addition to a regular Resketch notebook, you also get an artist-series one that features limited-edition covers from Revise CMW, Blütt, Shawnimal, Tara McPherson, and more.
Help make this great project a reality and drop a pledge on it right here.
dust continues his evolution and greatness this Saturday, May 18th, with a solo show at Hugo 45 Gallery in Braunschweig, Germany.
All-new works will be on display over an area of 120 square meters (1300 sq. feet), and will include the presentation of a new video showing the making of a new mural for the exhibition.
If you're in the area or anywhere near it, we obviously recommend you hop on over there for some goodness. Check the info below, and stay tuned on dust's website.
» What: Gallery Opening with dust
» Where: Hugo 45, Hugo Luther Straße 45, 38118 Braunschweig, Germany
» When: Saturday, 18 May 2013, 5:45pm-? (show runs through 21 July 2013)
» More Info:www.hugo-45.de
The good gent Netherland is opening a new show this Saturday at Harold Golen Gallery in Miami, Florida. All of the new artwork in Cover Shoot will be done on vintage magazine covers, from whence he gets some of his inspiration. Check the info below, and if you're in Miami, be sure to stop by!
» What: Gallery Opening with Netherland
» Where: Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 NW Second Ave., Miami, FL 33127
» When: Saturday, 13 April 2013
» More Info:netherlandstudios.com / haroldgolengallery.com
Hey there! In case you missed it, we've just announced our 'Fabric of America' project and tour over at Jets Like Taxis, which will take place during late spring and summer of this year.
We'll be driving over 6,000 miles, exploring the back roads of America. Our focus will be to spotlight small businesses and hard-working independent folks who personify the American Dream.
This includes interviews and stories about some of your favorite brands, independent businesses, and artists that work with us here at Formula and freshism every day.
We'd love for you to join us on this adventure! If you'd like to read about it in detail, you can see the Jets Like Taxis blog post here: Announcement: Our 'Fabric of America' Tour!
That said, we need your support to make this happen! There are countless extra costs associated to making this three-month-long project a reality. We're producing Jets Like Taxis merch and it is now for sale on the new online store at Jets Like Taxis.
Here you can find new tees and totes designed and produced by us and our fam. Proceeds from sales of these items will go directly to defer costs of the project. Click here to pick up some fresh merch for you and yours!
If you want to support us but aren't into picking up T-shirts or totes, you can also contribute to our project fund and 'Feed the Doggie'! Louis is the freshism and JLT mascot, and he loves treats. No doubt about that. Click here to support the project with a contribution of your choice.
Are you with a company that could be into this project, or do you know someone who is? We have unique partnerships and sponsorship opportunities available throughout the duration of our tour. Please see this post, or contact us directly right here for the official proposal materials.
Want to support in other ways? Please do! Share it on your social media pages, via email, call your senator, tell the neighbor, hold up a sign for the jumbotron at your favorite team's home game, and do anything else that drives you!
Thanks for all your support - we'll see you on the road!
Your Friends at freshism and Jets Like Taxis
On the road as always, we've just swung through southwestern Germany and the Black Forest to spend some time with freshism family member and über-talented artist dust. And as cold as it is, he still braved it for two days to rock a new mural next to rush-hour traffic over in the city of Freiburg.
We couldn't stay in that damn cold weather as long as he did, but we were there. Freezing. Awestruck. Naturally. Check the pictures of "Dark Forest" below, and see more on his website and on Facebook.
The great Kid Static, wearing our “Fight Club” T-shirt in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Formula branded, designed by Intel One.)
Want your photos of our gear posted on our blog or Facebook page? Hit us up here.
Score! Baby Ninjas Series 1 from our fam at Shawnimals are now available for pre-order on their website.
This series is entirely handmade, and there are ten different limited-edition Baby Ninjas available, along with a secret 'chase' character. They're all blind-bagged for extra secrecy and surprise, naturally.
These will begin shipping in early April. Get more info and pre-order yours right here.
A nice detail shot of our "All Good" design by Delme. It's currently available in Build Your Own fashion as a T-shirt in our online store, and will be available on a crewneck sweatshirt when the new freshism site opens. Photo courtesy of Veggiesomething.
Want your photos of our gear posted on our blog or Facebook page? Hit us up here.
New show, friends! Our fam at Rotofugi in Chicago have a fresh opening in their gallery on Friday, March 8th.
Netherland - who also happens to be the gallery curator and a bad-ass artist in his own right - will be showcasing all-new work in his exhibit, titled "In Color."
He'll also be in attendance, so please be sure to give him a big bear hug for us. Huzzah!
» What: Gallery Opening with Netherland
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 8 March 2013, 7-10pm (show runs through 27 March 2013)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
The fine folks at artline magazine have posted a great interview with dust. It's in German, so you'll have to drop it in Google Translate - or be really nice to me or him - if you don't sprechen die Sprache.
Read the full interview here.
The great Ken Keirns is having an art sale in his online store, starting today! It runs from 6-20 March, and you can save up to 30% on original pieces by the man himself.
Now's your chance to scoop some of his work and still have money leftover for a few beers (or coffees). Get in on the action right here.
An excellent submission from the archives! A range of goods by the homey MAD, including our "Big Hustle" T-shirt in white.
Want your photos of our gear posted on our blog or Facebook page? Hit us up here.
A shot of dust putting the freshism touches on a mural in Freiburg, Germany.
In case you missed it, see the time-lapse video here.
Want work you did or found posted on our blog or Facebook page? Hit us up here.
dust apparently never stops working. More new goods are en route from him, this time with his friends at Creo Design. Some of these will be released at Toycon London in April of this year, and the custom is still a work in progress. Check the pictures and text below for more info, and keep up with dust on his website.
dust x Creo Design - AlterEGO Ghost blank in editions of black or white.dust x Creo Design - RAS2013 blank in editions of black or white.Work in Progress, custom RAS2013 figure by dust. Includes a thematic base and clearly a whole lot more.
Spider! The good gent Joe M500 rocking our "Vinyl Fetish" T-shirt, by Rotofugi x Formula. Build your own in the shop.
Want to submit photos of our gear to be posted on our blog or Facebook page? Just hit us up here.
Caught this on a small side street in the center of Seville, Spain, the other day. Lovin' it.
Want to submit work you did or found posted on our blog or Facebook page? Just hit us up here.
Poppin' fuchsia freshism sticker at El Juncal in Seville, Spain.
Don't forget to sign up for the mailing list to get the hookup when the new site opens. You can do that here, and join the new Facebook page here.
Because that's just how he does things. Grimy, highly skilled, badass, and impressive. The homey dust has a brand new custom. And as per is his process, he went all-out on it. Big time.
"TeddytankIV - Light Artillery Unit" is a customized 5-inch MAD*L that has been turned into some serious weaponry, complete with soldiers, shells, rockets, and more. Check the pictures below, and see more here.
Sometimes I can't get this song out of my head, despite the insane lyrics. Still a classic track, and we're huge fans of The Kinks. What do you have in rotation today?
Dust - our good friend and one of the best artists around - just sent us this great photo of him rocking our "Represent" hoody.
It's already, entirely blasted with paint due to his latest mural and video (watch it here), but it's still looking mighty damn fresh. The photo itself was taken by the great John León. Thanks to the both of them for such a wonderful shot.
If you've got photos of your own featuring our gear, send 'em our way or post them up to our new Facebook page.
Fam dust is at it once, twice, thrice again, this time teaming up with his pal David Monllor to drop over 100 feet of perfection on the masses.
"Die Letzte Hoffnung" ("The Last Hope") was recently done on a wall in Stuttgart, Germany, and spans 33m x 4.8m (108' x 16').
Check out those shadows. Woo-wee, these guys are ridiculous. Click any picture to be taken to a larger image of the full piece.
We love Kickstarter. I won't go into all the reasons why this is one of the most amazing platforms in the history of ever; but if you don't know what it is, time to click the link and get your learn on. Now then...
Filmmaker and vinyl toy aficionado Jordan Ahern is working on a documentary about designer vinyl, and the art and customization culture that's become quite a big community and industry.
Seeing as how we run in a lot of the same circles, work with a lot of artists and brands who are involved in it, and have a deep appreciation of it (and stupid-large collection), we're very happy to see that Jordan is putting in a lot of serious work on producing a solid film about the artists and talent behind the culture.
He's put together a Kickstarter project to fund the film, and it's no doubt well on its way to success. Check the video below, and click here to see more and take part in the cause.
There are countless fantastic rewards for donating to the project, including all sorts of customized vinyl from your favorite well-known artists, who've kindly contributed to what Jordan is doing. Get in on it!
Here comes dust with more glorious bangers. Check out one and two of his "Indianer" series below, and stay tuned for additional goodness on his website and Facebook page.
If you know me, then you know I've been a sneakerhead for a long time. That's just how I am. I tend not to pay a whole lot of attention to anything that's not strictly casual and in the aforementioned arena of footwear. There's some sexy goodness out there; it's simply not my bag and I tend not to notice it a whole lot.
Today, though, the fine folks at Acclaim Magazine posted about the new SS13 releases from Thorocraft, an L.A.-based brand that hand-crafts some seriously bangin', dressy footwear. It immediately caught my eye in the way that a new NB574 colourway I'll never be able to obtain catches my eye.
These guys are simply brilliant with the cobbling. They've taken some classic silhouettes and reworked them with interesting patterns, forward-thinking colourways, and an entire line that screams, "Buy me now and you'll love me forever." If you're a sneaker lover like I am, even you might find that your outlook on what comforts your ten toes could change for the long haul.
Check out more of their products and info about the brand on the Thorocraft website, and pick up the latest Spring/Summer 2013 releases online or in-store at Concepts.
As you may know, our perpetual travel schedule currently has us in Seville, Spain. While we're getting into the rhythm of quite a fantastic city, we thought we'd share this nice video about skate and BMX culture in our current location.
It was produced by Basic Productions for a show called "Citysurfing," and gives a good perspective of skate/BMX culture here and how ridiculously good the landscape is for such things. Enjoy!
Note: If you're reading this in a feed, click here to watch it on Vimeo.
The good gent 4th Pyramid is back with an all-new track and video. "Friday Nights" was produced by Grandtheft and is from his upcoming The Sky Belongs to the Stars project. Check it below, or click here to see it on YouTube.
And it don't stop. Dust is back with a vengeance, rocking a new mural like a boss in Wagenhallen (Stuttgart), Germany. "Der Letzte Tanz" is 8m x 7.5m (26 ft. x 24 ft.), with video production from the fam Mario Rombach, Laura Lorén, and friends.
Brought to you by yours truly, as well as the fine folks at Montana Cans and Eastpak.
Also, dust is rocking our "Represent" hoody by Loyal Locals. Paint coverage not included!
Oh yes. Two freshism family members - dust and Mark Gmehling - got together for a massive (35m x 6m) collaborative mural a short time ago at Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany. And because it's what they do, a new video has been released documenting the greatness, titled "Fix Me." Watch it below and see more info and photos here.
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Timelapse of a painting-collaboration with Dirty Dust from Freiburg/ Germany. (35mx6m) http://www.markgmehling.weebly.com http://www.be.net/markgmehling http://www.facebook.com/mark.gmehling http://www.dirtydust.com http://www.facebook.com/dustHQ
Another banger? Of course, another banger. What else would you expect? As you should know, we spent some time in southwestern Germany with our friend dust back in August. And he painted. And we colluded on some madness. Then we all made some videos.
We then got another great friend, Kid Static, to contribute some bangers. Then we gave everything to another talented genius part of our fam, Mario Rombach, who turned it all into this glorious piece of craftsmanship. Extra special shoutout to more fam, in the name of Dom from at Kopflos, for the GoPro skills.
Wall on the side of a castle hill? Check. Vineyard? Check. Random passersby? Check. Badassery? Obviously. Enjoy...
As you may recall, we told you about dust's solo show back in December. The fine folks at 44309 Street Art Gallery now have photos up, which you can peep right here.
You can also scoop some pieces for yourself (which you should obviously do). Click the photo and enjoy...
The homey dust has a new opening this Friday, December 21st, at 44309 Street/Art Gallery in Dortmund, Germany. He'll have tons of new work available and on display, including paintings, sculptures, and custom toys.
We highly suggest you get your ass over there if you're in the region. Check the info below, and stay tuned on dust's website.
» What: Gallery Opening with dust
» Where: 44309 Street/Art Gallery, Gnadenort 11a, 44135 Dortmund, Germany
» When: Friday, 21 December 2012, 7-11pm (show runs through 27 January 2013)
» More Info:44309streetartgallery.net
It's been a long time coming, and the bone version of "Dredge" by Brian Morris is finally available at Rotofugi. Part of the Lake Monsters series by Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi, it was designed by Brian and sculpted by Chris Ryniak and Joe Somers.
Get more details and pick one up right here before they're gone forever!
One of the best in the game, enough said. Check out dust's new custom MAD*L, complete with one of the grimy war scenes he's so good at. You can get more info about this, see more pictures, and holler about possible purchases on his website. Boom!
More bangers from dust. Dude cranks out sick, original work like there's no tomorrow.
Speaking of no tomorrow, he's about to unleash his "Dark Maya" figures in all their limited, apocalyptic glory, on December 21st. Hand-made from heavy resin, there will be three colors available - black (30 pieces), white (30 pieces), and jade (40 pieces) - and the base includes a built-in Mayan calendar.
These will be released in conjunction with his upcoming solo show at 44309 Street/Art Gallery in Dortmund, Germany, but you can indeed pre-order these from him directly. Just give him a shout on his website.
The figures run €100 each and €30 extra if you want the base with the calendar. So, €100 without the base or €130 with. Check out the pictures below, and get at dust to add some end-of-the-world, limited edition awesome to your collection.
More pictures and whatnot on dust's website as well.
Hey! You! Don't forget to enter our new contest on Jets Like Taxis. Prepping for a project in 2013, we're giving away $100 and $25 gift certificates to the shop, T-shirts, totes, and more. You can enter up to 3x via Facebook, Twitter, and email.
Do it all three places and your name will go in the draw three times. How about that? Who doesn't like free shit? Especially when it's fresh, free shit? Nah'mean?
Click here to hit the contest page, or hit the links below. Good luck!
The fine folks at Rotofugi in Chicago have a new exhibit opening in their gallery on Friday, December 7th. The glorious Shag will be featuring a grip of new original work, prints, and more, as well as the release of his brand new toy produced by Rotofugi + Squibbles Ink.
Shag will also be in attendance, also doing a signing from 7-8pm. See the info and flyer below, and hit the Rotofugi website for more info.
» What: Gallery Opening with Shag
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 7 December 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 6 January 2013)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
Put 'em all together, and whaddya get? The homey Mark Gmehling dropped another bombshell at Aerosol Arena in Magdeburg, Germany. This piece is called "Hood Sweet Hood," done in classy fashion as Mark always does.
You'll notice the music is by another family member, Kid Static, and watch for that freshism logo at the end. You know how we do...
That's right, y'all. We're having a contest in association with our friends at Jets Like Taxis. We're giving away gift certificates, tees, totes, and sticker/button packs to 22 lucky winners.
» $100 Gift Certificate: Two Winners
» $25 Gift Certificate: Five Winners
» "Design Your Life" Tees/Totes: Five Winners
» Sticker & Button Packs: Ten Winners
You can enter up to three times: Via Facebook, Twitter, and the Jets Like Taxis website. The contest runs for 14 days, and if you enter in all three places, your name will be thrown in the hat three times. (Although you can only win once.) Jeah! Hit the links below to enter and win!
Oh hell yeah. Our beloved "Let's Party" grenade design by Mekazoo finally made it to sticker format, courtesy of the fine folks at Sticker Mule. They hooked us up with a stack so we could check the quality of their craftsmanship, and they did not disappoint.
These full-color, die-cut gems are printed on industrial-strength vinyl with UV coating, so they'll last through thick and thin. We're sure you've seen countless stickers from us over the years, as we have a penchant for dropping stacks on you every time you order.
We're always looking for new, quality sticker printers since we go through propaganda like crazy, and we'll shamelessly tell you that if you're looking for some proper sticky goodness, these guys won't let you down. They're quick, too.
These are very limited edition, but watch out for them randomly showing up in your orders, and possibly part of some sticker pack releases when our new freshism site opens. Check the pix below and see more on our Facebook page.
Dreas makes beats. Dreas makes proper beats that make unwise producers jealous and wise fans rabid. And he's got a new project, "Grand Rapids," which is free. For you. Because that's how Dreas does.
Download it here from Fileswap, and visit the Heardrums Facebook page for more goodness.
Yes indeed. dust is back at it, preparing for a new solo show at 44309 Street Art Gallery in Dortmund, Germany, on 21 December 2012.
Here we have a sneak preview of work of a different sort from the German master. These are dry-point etchings, and will be released in a limited series of 30, each signed and numbered. Keep up with dust on his website and Facebook page for more releases, previews, and show info.
After the great success of the homey Maker's Maker vs. Now-Again release, he and the label have teamed up once more to release Maker vs. Now-Again 2.
The series of instrumental breaks, beats, and hard knocks is now available in limited release. Hit the Now-Again website for a free track to download and info on how to get the album.
Yes indeed. New freshism stickers have just come in, as we continue to bust our asses on the new site. In addition, restocks of Jets Like Taxis "Design Your Life" stickers are here.
Both are part of the sticker/button packs that come free with every order in our online store. Get your propaganda game in order!
It should be of no surprise that we have more goodness from dust, after spending a month with him this summer at his studio in southwestern Germany. He's still at it with more ridiculousness, this time a new mural in Freiburg, Germany.
At an amazing length of 36 meters (118 feet), "Lost Spirit" showcases his wicked skill set that is never held down by any size or scale. I'm damn sure the residents of Freiburg will appreciate this as they drive by it on their daily commutes.
Check the pix below, and see the blog post on dust's blog or Facebook page for larger versions.
The badass Beast Brothers are dropping down on Chicago tonight, October 5th, with a brand new opening at Rotofugi. About half of the new work is by the brothers themselves, with the rest of the work handled by more fantastic artists, including Angry Woebots, Sket One, Chris Ryniak, Shawnimals, Joe Capobianco, Phil Young, Kronk, J*RYU, and more.
It'd be quite wise to jump on over there tonight and experience the madness in person. See more info on the Rotofugi website. I know I'm late with this posting, but not to worry: If you can't make it tonight, the show runs through October 28th. Enjoy!
» What: Gallery Opening with the Beast Brothers and More
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 5 October 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 28 October)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
A new banger of a group show opens this Saturday at OhNo!Doom in Chicago. "Belligerent & Dangerous" features new work by veggiesomething, Mr. Walters, Brian Walline, Bill Halliar, and James Gilleard. Check the gallery blurb below, as well as info for the show and some sneak peek images. Be there or be...that guy. Don't be that guy. Enjoy...
Mr. Walters, Veggiesomething, Brian Walline, Bill Halliar, and James Gilleard suffocate the walls of OhNo!Doom with a dump truck load of new beasties, fuzzy sugar junkies, anthropomorphized encased meats, colossal gods, and great lake monsters. ON!D is also happy to house "4x6x366/12": the installation of Mr. Walters' continued undertaking of daily drawings. A variety of prints from most artists will be available at the opening in a range of prices, so that anyone can come home with a keepsake.» What: Gallery Opening at OhNo!Doom
» Where: OhNo!Doom Gallery, 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
» When: Saturday, 6 October 2012, 6-10pm (show runs through 3 November)
» More Info:ohnodoom.com
dust is at it again, this time with a massive new mural in Freiburg, Germany, titled "Lost Spirit." Check out all the images below, and join him at his website or Facebook page to see more goodness.
As you should know by now, Typical Cats are about to drop their third album, the aptly titled 3. The homey Jam One linked up with them to film a new video for the track, "The Crown," where everyone gets down in proper form.
Check out the video below, and stay tuned for the upcoming release on the Galapagos4 website.
The homey Mark Gmehling has a new show coming up on 28 September at 44309 Street Art Gallery in Dortmund, Germany. If you're in the area, you should seriously get over there and see how great his work is. If not, be sure to hit the above links to see more info about the show and Mark's skills.
As we're spending more time beefing up our brand new Facebook page, I've decided to create a few new photo sets. The first one is called "Art on the Street," which features pictures of street art we find along our journeys. It will be consistently updated, and you're more than welcome to send us photos of your own, as long as you have the right to use them and give us permission to post them on the Facebook page.
The second and newest photo set is for "Propaganda." This is where we'll post pictures of swag: stickers, art, buttons/pins, and other goodness associated with our brands. We have begun posting photos, and will continue to update it. We urge you to send us your photos as well, to be posted up on the page.
More photo sets will come soon, including one for gear. I just have to make time to get to it! You can always send pix to us here. Please be sure to include info: Any names associated with the pictures, locations, etc.
And of course, if you haven't joined us on said new Facebook page, do it now!
This post doesn't really need any words. Alas, some folks out there don't even know who Rick Rubin is. I know, right? Anyway, greatest producer of all time. The homey DJ Jesus Face just dropped a new mix featuring some of RR's classics.
It includes tracks from the Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Run-DMC, Rage Against the Machine, The Mars Volta, Slayer, Danzig...and the list goes on. You can stream it for free and grab the track list on Mixcloud. Enjoyeth...
It's time for another banger of an opening at Rotofugi. The new show features work by two great artists in the form of J*RYU and Luke Chueh.
If you're in Chicago, we highly recommend you swing through for the opening celebration and get in on some fresh new pieces from these two talented guys, both of whom will be in attendance.
If you can't be there, be sure to sign up for Rotofugi's preview list so you can order artwork from the show, from anywhere in the world. Check the info below, and don't miss out!
» What: Gallery Opening with J*RYU and Luke Chueh
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 7 September 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 30 September)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
Gotta love a free mix. Gotta love it even more when it's a remixed Beastie Boys album. Gotta love it even more than that when it's all originally sourced samples, and it's mixed by three top-class DJs: Food, Cheeba, and Moneyshot.
Of course, we can go even further than that and say it's badass on another level since the artwork was done by none other than Jim Mahfood.
'Nuff said, right? Stream it below, or go here to download the entire mix.
Typical Cats are getting ready to drop their long-awaited third album, aptly titled 3, on September 25th. The first video has been released for "The Medley," featuring all three members with video work by Jam One. Check it out below, and pick up your copy of the new album!
Continuing with his custom-made / hand-crafted mastery, dust has just released a new series, limited to 10 pieces. The "Open Helmet Version" of his R.B.S. IV teddies are all made from scratch, and each one is different as they were all created by hand.
We had the rare opportunity of watching dust make these at his studio in southwest Germany, and we must say: They're top class. More photos right here.
Get yours in his online shop while you can: http://dirtydust.bigcartel.com
And that's how it's done. The homey Mark Gmehling just published a new video of a mural he recently rocked in Magdeburg, Germany. "Fuck the Norm," indeed.
Notice that freshism logo at the end? Yes indeed...he's down for the cause, so watch out for much more goodness from Mark as our freshism project comes to life later this year.
[Can't see the video? Click here to watch it online.]
Kid Static is at it again...and again...and again. Another banger from the man himself, "K.I.D." is from his upcoming B-sides EP to It Gleams. The video features some great antics and animation, and was filmed entirely at the WonderCon exhibition. Watch the video below, and keep yourself posted on Kid Static's website and blog.
P.S. In case you missed it, check out our recent interview with Kid Static, conducted by Misa Soliz.
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You know how we do! We got together with our fam dust and traveled to Freiburg, Germany, a couple weeks ago, where he rocked out a brand new mural as part of our new freshism project.
He obviously killed it, and you should most definitely enjoy the new video, with backing music by none other than our friend Kid Static. Enjoy this one, and watch out for a ton of upcoming projects with dust...
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Artist: dust // http://dirtydust.de
With: freshism // http://freshism.com
With: Jets Like Taxis // http://jetsliketaxis.com
Photography: Laura Loren // http://lauraloren.de
Music: Kid Static // http://kidstatic.com
Production and Animation: Mario Rombach // http://mario-rombach.de
Additional Support: Montana Cans // http://montana-cans.com
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Mega-talented Swiss-German painter, toy designer, and very good friend of ours, dust, has just opened a brand new online store. He's consistently putting up new, limited edition or single edition pieces, and we highly recommend you add some of his goodness to your collection.
Visit the dust online shop here:dirtydust.bigcartel.com
So here we have what we consider one of the best people on Earth: Kid Static. We’ve known him for nearly ten years now, and he’s always been completely real, extremely nice, and a great friend. I’ve traveled the world with this guy, he’s stayed with us and we with him, we’ve spent countless days and hours having enriching conversations, watched him spew virtuosity all over everything he touches, and of course – we’ve partied together with extreme enthusiasm. These days, he’s more like a brother to us, and someone we definitely consider real family.
I suppose I should also note that he’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met. This guy can do anything, and he can do it all extremely well. He makes music, raps, sings, is a designer, developer, parkour enthusiast, occasional model, and all-around genius.
This summer marks the release of his latest album, It Gleams. It’s the next evolutionary step along his path to über-greatness, and we thought it’d be fitting to have him as our first-ever interview on this site. And because we like to keep things funky and fairly kinky, we asked our Texan madwoman, Misa Soliz, to drive the conversation.
Without further ado, let’s roll it…
[Misa’s words are in bold, Kid Static’s answers are in standard text.]The album has a cinematic feeling. Are there any particular cinematic scores that you feel an artistic kinship with?
I was actually just talking about how much play the soundtrack from Requiem for a Dream got in my stereo in high school. Clint Mansell and the Kronos Quartet killed that. “Lux Aeterna” is the track. It gets a bit overplayed in movie trailers and in movie scenes that they need to feel extra epic, but that doesn’t kill it for me. Another one that got me was RZA's soundtrack to Afro Samurai. Anime has always had the same kind of scoring for years, and the refresh from a hip-hop direction really made that series.
Requiem in high school? That's heavy. Look around you. We're in the tree house of trust: Was it playing while you lost your virginity?
Haha, nah, honestly you know what was playing on the TV? Spaceballs.
Man, you are all sorts of nerd freaky. As a producer, you are very consistent in abandoning plateaus of traditional genres and somehow mixing them in some quantum leap type ish. How do you know when a track is done and ready to be shoved out of your brain nest?
It’s a matter of how it sounds, and is anything else I'm doing to it having a positive impact. If every change after a certain point is a take or leave it gesture, I call it done.
Speaking of positive impacts, “Get Dirty” did things to me. Thank you. However, I may have committed a felony while listening to that track. I am unsure, since we were crossing the Alabama-Tennessee border, and laws vary. I hope you won’t mind the publicity involved when I blame your verses. Before that happens, I suggest you release a celeb sex video to sugarcoat the impact of my sexual debauchery. Which verse from “Get Dirty” would you commit with Tom Cruise’s ex ladies? Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Katie Holmes. (Example: Verse 1 - Katie Holmes. But you can’t use that one because I already said it.)
Damn, I hope you didn’t get arrested, and if you did, feel free to say it was my fault. Assuming you're laying this out as a ‘marry, fuck, kill’ type situation…Nicole Kidman gets verse one ‘cause she's been naked on screen, so there might be a little bit of exhibitionist in there. Penelope Cruz gets verse two because she's tiny, and I know I could pick her up. And Katie Holmes gets verse three because she looks like that girl next door, take her to the crib and show her what's good in the privacy of the home type.
I have a thing for dudes with big noses and glasses, basically Shock G as humpty. Oh and lazy eyes. I fuckin’ love lazy eyes. You got any uncommon attractions, like unibrows or shelf butt?
I like real dorky girls. Like if a girl is only kind of cute, but snorts when she laughs or wears glasses or has a leg brace or braces or some other weird shit, I’m into it. Into it like Humpty was into big girls and Burger King bathrooms.
I feel like this is the beginning stages of Kid Static Geek Beauty Harem. Similar to KISS Army, but with less face paint and more accurately balanced bank accounts. Throw some time management advice at these youngsters out there. They don’t fucking listen these days. HEY YOUNG FUCKS, THIS IS FOR YOU!
I would say, don't let anyone ever tell you something is not for you. That's something only you can decide. If you want it, go for it. But remember that there are so many out here who work hard, hustle hard, and grind hard. You have to be willing to not only meet them on that level, but to top it. If you find yourself going out, playing games, or doing things not related to your passion, remember that another dude is working and you're getting left behind.
Stay hungry. Grind hard. Got it...Just curious though, are you on that Einstein sleep pattern of 4 hours awake, 2 hours asleep? I wanna try that.
Nah, I used to get 3-4 hours a night, but now I go back and forth. I’ll get a full night, then not sleep for like two days, then crash for a night, then the next night I’ll sleep for 4 hours. Basically, my sleep schedule is hella irregular.
“Orange Crush” gave me a ghost boner. For some reason, I see Kristen Schaal doing slightly pornographic gestures while bouncing around on an orange. If you were to do a video for this song, could we make that happen? Yes, this is me asking Kristen Schaal if she will do slightly, SLIGHTLY, pornographic gestures while bouncing around on an orange in a blue sky candy realm. Thoughts?
Whoah, is that the weird page lady from 30 Rock? If you have her number, hook it up – I'll make it happen. I think that could be hilarious.
We should offer her charcuterie stuffs and tequila-pineapple cocktails. That would get me in, even if I was like, Stone Phillips famous. Who, by the way, should also be in the music video. Agree?
Wow, Stone Phillips? I haven’t heard that name in forever. Who are you, throwback girl to the Wonder Years of Dateline 2007?
Actually, throwback girl to the Wonder Years of Dateline 2005. That's the last time I owned a television. Technologically speaking, I am regressing. You should check out my laserdisc collection and arm muscles from use of my butter churn. No, really.HEY! Which one of your musical machines could most likely be used as a spaceship, if combined with alien technology?
My Kaoss Pad 3, probably. It has those UFO-type lights on it. And that reverb setting makes me mess around like I'm in space all the time. I'm in spaaaaaaaaaaaaaace.
If David Copperfield were to leave you his secret sex island in his will, would you change the motto from “No One Can Hear You Scream!” to some other motto? (Remember, mottos have to create an air of mystery and danger in order to deter Somali pirates.)
He has one of those? Or are you just assuming that's what goes on there? I know he owns an island, but you don't really hear anything about what goes on there. Maybe because everyone who went there never came back. I would change the motto to: "A safe place for King models and popozudas."
Your island is going to be pillaged within a week, with a motto like that. You mentioned nothing about barbed wire or urethras. David Copperfield: If you are reading this, I am the rightful heir to your sex island. “Boxing Day” is beautifully tragic and painfully real. This track was co-written with another Chicago underground artist, Panthrow Nobody. How did you meet and decide you wanted to collaborate?
Panthrow and I met up a while ago. Before he moved to New York, I would always see him around in Chicago. He was looking for artists to get on some beats he had, so he sent me some rough tracks with the intent of seeing what I would do with them. I sent him some rough mixes and we both liked how they came out, but didn't know what to do with them. A while later, I sent one of the tracks to the label when we were figuring out what was going to go on the record, and they loved it. Panthrow did the original beat maybe three years back. On the refresh, we took it into the studio and fleshed it out a bit to renew it. Not to take anything away from him – it sounds a lot like the original, but we added a lot of elements to make it sound bigger and more full, rerecorded the vocals on better mics, and re-sequenced some of the sounds.
How do you annihilate any creative or mental blocks?
Different ways; sometimes I walk away from songs and revisit a couple days later. Sometimes I'll drink some whiskey and go back to it when I'm nice and lit. Sometimes I'll smoke a little something-something. The creative process can be a cruel mistress that doesn't readily lend itself to deadlines and real world problems. Sometimes, you gotta just work your way through it by putting down something you don't really like; then going back to fix it when you come up with another option.
So, are there any "white whale" projects that you have been tweaking for years, or do you let them go if something isn't working out?
I have this dubstep album that’s been in the works for like a year and a half. All the production is done, but I’m being real picky about who I work with on it and I’m doing a lot of waiting for heads to have time to get on the tracks. But yeah, sometimes if it’s a matter of tweaking it and it doesn’t get right, I’ll let it go. Not everything works out.
You stayed with me a few SXSWs ago, and we had a bitchin’ time. You taught me how to scale a 10-foot wall so that we could get into a Brother Ali and BK One show. Later, we did some breakdancing at another show, and then you gave me a pump on a 24” BMX cruiser for about 1.8 miles. You even scored some surprise performances. How does one take the bitch out their heart and be able to enjoy life as much as you do?
Let me let you in on Kid Static's Top 5 Rules for Life:
1. Do what you want as long as you aren't hurting other people.
2. Most things won't get you arrested. If by trespassing you can have the time of your life, do it. The only thing they can do is kick you out.
3. “No” isn't a bad thing. If you ask for something and they say no, you didn't have it to begin with, so you didn't lose. You're just right back where you started.
4. Your life isn't run by other people, so don't care what other people think of it.
5. Have fun. If it's not fun anymore, stop doing it.
Follow those five rules and I guarantee your whole life will either get better, or suck. Either way, why are you asking a rapper for life advice? I do what works for me; do what works for you. It's nice outside. Come to the crib. Let’s drink beer and barbecue.
Did you just rap at me? Let’s talk about “Breaking Down.” Although your most of your catalogue is a cross-pollination of genres, I was surprised by the rock track that is “Breaking Down.” Were there particular challenges in producing this sound?
Not really; it’s about going to the right people. I had an idea for a song and I didn’t have the chops on drums to flesh it out past the rough draft. Jacob Cooper produced the initial rough track. He plays drums in a band called Wavves, so I went to him and said, ‘Hey, I want it to sound like this,’ and he did it. No questions, just skill. The engineer I worked with, Douglas Boehm, has over 200 albums of various genres (including the Pharcyde's Bizarre Ride II) and a Grammy under his belt. I said to Doug, ‘Hey, this is the sound I want,’ and he tweaked and worked with it until we both went, ‘Yeah, that's exactly what I was talking about.’ It's easy when you’ve got the right people helping out.
Sounds like you are hanging out with the right people. Do you have a person you go to for harpsichord? I think it's a lost art.
Ummm, no?
You either do or you don’t. Forget it, I know a guy. I’ll put you in touch. A couple years ago, you were working through some creative exercises and publicly requested anyone to submit a track to you that they would like to hear remixed. This exercise yielded some ill bangers, which you posted to your blog. I like it when you keep your mind fresh like snap peas at a farmer’s market. On Sundays, you do a webcast at 2pm PST on stickam.com, and have recently had the most watched webcast there. I think a lot of artists would benefit from this type of exposure, because it puts you in touch with your fan base in a more humble light. How is this webcast enhancing your artistic brain stuffs?
Being able to directly connect with people is seriously one of the most fun parts of this thing. Besides being able to answer questions about myself and the music, I get to learn about them too. Just because I put myself out there and do something in a public light, it doesn't make me inherently better than anyone on the other side of the screen. They have things they care about and worry about, too. If we can meet halfway, share some jokes, and play some music, that's even better. One of the most fun things is when we do live looping. I'll ask them for a genre, and using my loop pedal and Kaoss Pad, we'll put together a song right there that we all helped on. Some people just watch, and others join in – it’s dope. I get good at looping, they get to participate. Good times all around.
So, you got anything up your musical wizard sleeve for the near future?
I have a 4-song EP of songs that didn’t make the record, dropping at the end of August. And before the end of the year, I want to get this collab album out that I’m working on.
You work well alone and with others, such a well rounded gent. You’re going to love harpsichord dude. He wears velvet and gives the best backrubs. Speaking of velvet: Create your own character for Game of Thrones. Give me a brief description of said character. This must involve dragons.
Can I just be Peter Dinklage? No? Then I got nothing.
And that’s a wrap, y’all. Be sure to check out Kid Static’s website for all the latest updates and links to where you can scoop his newest album. You can find Misa’s rants and raves on her Twitter page.
Time for a new show at OhNo!Doom! "Adventure Time" is a new group show opening on Saturday, August 11th, in Chicago.
It features new works by a host of great artists, paying tribute to the Cartoon Network's hit series. Over 40 artists are participating in this event, which includes painters, illustrators, designers, plush artists, and more. You can see the full rundown and info here.
» What: Gallery Opening at OhNo!Doom
» Where: OhNo!Doom Gallery, 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
» When: Saturday, 11 July 2012, 6-10pm (show runs through 30 August)
» More Info:ohnodoom.com
As we move closer and closer to our new website, we are throwing our old Facebook page in the trash and starting fresh. It's been a very, very long time coming, and we invite all of you to join us at our brand new Facebook page.
Early adopters will get deals and hookups when the new site opens. Visit the page, or just click 'Like' down below. Don't miss out!
The talented DJ Scientist has just released a new mix in conjunction with HHV.de to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The mix is done in chronological order, with a track per year of their existence, up until the present day. It features the likes of Maker, the Artifacts, Omid, Kidz in the Hall, 2Mex, Awol One, and more.
Hit HHV's feature page here to read about it and stream the mix.
Galapagos4's Batsauce has been on a roll lately, and today is no exception. His new video for the track "Ichiban" is out, and it hits insanely hard. It's off his upcoming LP, Starcrossed, which you can pre-order on the Galapagos4website (and get free goodies while you're at it).
Stop-motion Lego dudes? Check. Skeleton spaceman? Check. Lego weed smoking? Check. Batsauce Lego deejaying? Check.
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Jim Mahfood has been leaving an utterly awesome trail of destruction with his art and comics, pretty much as long as he has existed. Today is no exception, as it is the release date of the new Tank Girl comic, Everybody Loves Tank Girl, which he did with Alan C. Martin.
Check the behind the scenes video below at Mahfood's studio; and if you're in LA, the release event info is there as well.
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Unreal. Found this via the ever-so-talented Marc Hype. Voodoofunk utterly kills it with the Latin breaks on this short, but fantastic EP.
My Latin Way is a must-have. And guess what? It's free. Do not miss this shit. Seriously.
In Torino (Turin)? Lucky you! Be sure to swing by the "Stay Foolish!" group show in Rivoli, Italy, featuring work from Ken Keirns, Ron English, Tara McPherson, Mark Ryden, Jeff Soto, and a grip of other talented artists.
The opening has already passed, but the show is up through July 29th, leaving you plenty of time to swing through for some goodness. See below for all the details...
» What: Group Show at Museo Casa del Conte Verde, in conjunction with Dorothy Circus Gallery
» Where: Museo Casa del Conte Verde Gallery, Via Fratelli Piol 8, 10098 Rivoli, Torino, Italy
» When: Show runs through 29 July
» More Info:Dorothy Circus Gallery Event Page on Facebook
More or less. The homey Pugs Atomz has blessed the universe with a new album in his persona of Euro P and presented by Frank 151, titled No More Pages in the Passport.
Get it free right here. You're welcome...
Producer extraordinaire, Batsauce, has dropped a new, free mixtape showcasing some of his work for the likes of Mr. Lif, Qwazaar, The Smile Rays, Massinfluence, Chop, Paten Locke, Lady Daisey, and more. What Is A Batsauce? is 40 minutes of gloriousness for your ear holes.
Get it for free right here. Also watch out for his new instrumental project, Starcrossed, which drops via Galapagos4 on 24 July.
Makin' makin' freshness freshness. The homey dust is at it again, this time with a nice group show presented by Galerie Richter & Masset, opening at the Arts 'n Boards space in Munich on Tuesday, 17 July.
Check the flyer below, and see the Galerie Richter & Masset website for all the dirty details.
Yes indeed. Amazingly ridiculous producers, The Opus, have a new maxi-single out, titled "March of the Termites." It features four tracks, and can be had for free on their Bandcamp page.
You can also opt to pay what you want, and I can attest that it's most certainly worth its weight in gold. Listen and enjoy...these guys never disappoint.
The folks at Red Bull have started their Red Bull Curates series, which has artists painting on Red Bull coolers. The event will take place in a variety of cities and feature local artists, culminating in a Miami show later this year.
They've just published the video for the Los Angeles event, which features interviews with the artists, a bio of the show, and art from the LA show itself. The next show is on July 26th in Chicago, so look out for more about that soon. Check the LA video below...enjoy!
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Our good friend Dmonology has a new track and video for you. Yesssss. The song is produced by Doc Da Mindbenda, and the video was done up by Arvid Wuensch.
Watch it below, and check out more on Dmonology's YouTube channel and Facebook page. Oh, and you can download the track for free at his Bandcamp page. Pretty much!
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The fine folks at myplasticheart in New York City are having a release party tonight for the new Pocket Pork Dumpling (Series 1) vinyl by our fam at Shawnimals. If you're in the area, swing through for some adventure, good times, and stacks and stacks of new Shawnimals goodness. Custom work, goodie bags, prizes, contests and more shall be had!
» What: Pocket Pork Dumpling Release Event at myplasticheart
» Where: myplasticheart, 210 Forsyth St., New York, NY 10002
» When: Friday, 6 July 2012, 6-10pm
» More Info:myplasticheart.com
New freshness from the folks at OhNo!Doom! "Septenary" is a new group show opening on Saturday, July 7th, in Chicago.
It features new works by Lana Crooks, Melita "Miss Monster" Curphy, Chris Ryniak, J.Shea, Amanda Louise Spayd, Melissa Sue Stanley, and Jake Waldron. Press release and info below...Don't miss out!
"'Septenary' is a group of seven sculptors, gathering on the seventh day of the seventh month, to exhibit at OhNo!Doom Gallery. 'Septenary' is the space's second sculptural show, a follow-up to 'Imaginary Menagerie' (the gallery’s sold out sculpture exhibit of 2011). Returning artists Chris Ryniak, Amanda Louise Spayd, and Lana Crooks (all currently 2012 Designer Toy Award nominees) are joined by Jake Waldron, Melissa Sue Stanley, J.Shea, and Melita “Miss Monster” Curphy. They are seven of the most exciting sculptors in the character scene today, using fabric, clay, silicon, wood and wire to bring monsters, creatures and fantastic beings to life."
» What: Gallery Opening at OhNo!Doom
» Where: OhNo!Doom Gallery, 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
» When: Saturday, 7 July 2012, 6-10pm (show runs through 4 August)
» More Info:ohnodoom.com
Yes indeed. Two of our most fantastic friends - Kid Static and Maker - who just so happen to be two of the most talented aliens on Earth, got together to release a nice track.
"World Goes Round," produced by Maker, didn't show up on Kid Static's new It Gleams album (grab it on iTunes), but they decided to drop it as B-side, which you can hear right here.
Miss the link? Click here to listen at djbooth.net, amigo!
Midwest represent! Show your love for the middle with the Loyal Locals' new spin on a classic. Choose your own colors; includes a woven Loyal Locals tag at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Loyal Locals
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men, women and kids sizes
» Pick from short and long-sleeve versions
» Price: $
Check out our man Sket One getting busy on an entire bus for promo of the new Tekken Tag Tournament 2 video game. Always pro, always ill. Enjoy...
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The homey dust is at it again, as he went apeshit on a couple of canvases yesterday. Check the time-lapse video below, and keep your eyes peeled for more later this summer as the Jets Like Taxis fam will be spending a month with him in August. Enjoy...
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Kabooms! (That's more than one kaboom.) As we are still - still! - working on the new site, we've decided to go ahead and drop a new Build Your Own tee in conjunction with Jets Like Taxis. The mantra of "Design Your Life" is all about the concept of lifestyle design and forging your own path, outside of what's long been considered the standard-issue routine. And what better way to express it than with a Build Your Own tee? This one is available for men, women, and kids; and of course, you pick all the colors.
We've also got a ton of new stickers and buttons from the whole family. And as always, sticker packs come free with every order. You know how we do. Check the pictures below, and build your own goodness in the online store.
Design your life! The mantra of our Jets Like Taxis family, focusing on lifestyle design and location independence. Make your own path in life, and start here by designing your very own version of this T-shirt in a multitude of colourways...
» Designed by Jets Like Taxis
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men, women and youth sizes
» Price: $
New group show opening on Friday, June 9th, at OhNo!Doom Gallery in Chicago! It features new works by Joey Potts, Joe Tallarico, Uriel Correa, Keith Herzik, and Cayetano Valenzuela. Per the press release...
OhNo!Doom Gallery gathers five local and visiting artists for "The Company Of Others," a collaborative show featuring exciting interpretations of the figure study. Styles range from abstract to what could be described as psychedelic pop, but as OhNo!Doom Gallery co-owner Joey Potts says, “No matter how differently they work, they each give a nod to classical visions of art while still being very contemporary.”
"'The Company of Others' revolves around artists whose primary focus in their work is the figure,” Potts says, who feels this body of work can tell you a great deal about the creators--or add a bit of mystery, challenging preconceived notions.
“The way two different artists approach a figure tells a lot about the artist him/herself as a person.” he adds, “It’s like being in the city and world in which we live, you never exactly know who or what lies behind closed doors...You walk by them every day never getting to see inside, wondering what’s in there. Then one day, you catch a glimpse through an open curtain or door.”
What will you find though those open doorways? Potts says a lot depends on what happens when the imagination of the artist and that of the viewer collide head-on in the gallery. "The Company Of Others" features artwork in bold colors and aggressive styles, but also offers pieces in muted colors and soft pastels - it’s a diverse collection that demands attention.
See below for the show info and flyer. Don't miss out!
» What: Gallery Opening at OhNo!Doom
» Where: OhNo!Doom Gallery, 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
» When: Friday, 9 June 2012, 6-10pm (show runs through 5 July)
» More Info:ohnodoom.com
Fresh new track from Isaiah Toothtaker and Rapewolf, produced by Harry Fraud. Enjoy...
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I've just been made aware of the existence of Thumbtack Press, which makes me late as hell, stupid for sleeping, or simply lucky to be smacked and told about it. In any case, the guys over there release juicy prints by some of the best artists around, and the "catch" is that they're actually affordable. Who, what, where, WTF?
Yes indeed...Some of our favorite canvas murderers have open-edition prints available at Thumbtack Press, including Ken Keirns, Jeremiah Ketner, Jason Limon, and about a zillion others. While we are proponents of buying original pieces, we too can't afford one-offs by a lot of these guys. So, prints are the only option for a lot of us who aren't cleaning our bathtubs with carbon-fiber sponges and lighting cigars with $100 bills, and this site does it properly. Prints are available solo, framed, or on stretched canvas, giving you a variety of options to suit your taste and budget.
I kind of feel like a fucking infomercial right now, but whatever. I like what they're doing and I like to see some very talented artists getting their work out there in alternative (and affordable) mediums. Check 'em out right here, and scoop up some delicious for your boring-ass walls. Pow!
"Surrender Dorothy...You Bitch" by Ken Keirns; "The Longest Nap" by Jeremiah Ketner."Here's My List" by Mike Egan; "Wasted" by Candykiller.
Turn it up, yo. Our friend Tony Infamous has a new instrumental EP out under his moniker Vitamin Green. It features six tracks, with work from DJ Moppy and a cameo from the infamous Sharkula. You can stream it or download it right here.
It's a very nice blend of a variety of styles, best described by me pasting his tags from the site: ambient classical funk hip-hop porn soul. How's that for a genre? Enjoy!
Yup, love this shit. I know a crazy amount of rock from the 50s and early 60s, as my dad always listened to the oldies station when I was a young buck. I can't get enough of it, so I'm very happy that DJ Jesus Face has laced up a new mix featuring 21 tracks from way back yonder. Give it a whirl right here.
The homies Matlock and Moodswangz have a new track and video out, aptly titled "Crackers in Haterville." Very well done, and I'm definitely feelin' it. Check the video below, and since I'm crazy shameless, grab one of our "Haterville" hoodies right here. Word...
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A quick time-lapse video of the homey dust getting busy with a mural on the backyard wall of Artlane Gallery in Austria, where he had a solo show last month. Enjoy the mastery...
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It might have been released back in 2005, but Suicide Prevention by Outerlimitz is still a damn good - and very relevant - album. Everyone knows I'm a sucker for angry music, and Qwazaar, He.llsent, and Silence snapped hard on this shit, giving me a lot of enjoyable listens over the years. And while I would have preferred a video for one of the more hardcore tracks on the album, I certainly can't hate that Qwa decided to produce a video for the track "Greater Things."
If you don't already own this album, I highly suggest you add it to your library. Back when it came out, I personally said that it reminded me a lot of the Rubberoom sound. I wasn't suggesting any sort of imitation, by any means. It just resonated, being that they float around in a similar realm of sonic ear-fucking, and they're both dope as fuck.
Anyway, this post is about Outerlimitz, so watch the video here and pick up the album here. Shouts to all of 'em for not being afraid to release a video for a song that came out nearly seven years ago.
If you're in Chicago, the place to be tonight is Rotofugi! They're showcasing a new gallery opening with all-new works by award-winning illustrator and painter Dave Dorman. Don't miss out on this guy's incredible work. Check out the Rotofugi info page here, and if you can't make it, be sure to sign up for Rotofugi's gallery preview list (sign-up link is on the same page).
» What: Gallery Opening with Dave Dorman
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 6 April 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 29 April)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
Kid Static is at it again! The super-talented everything-man has just released a new video from his upcoming project, It Gleams. "Moonlight" is the name of the song and video, and it's a damn good one. (Would you really have expected anything less?)
You can read more about his newest project and upcoming album right here. Be sure to sign up for updates so you get access to exclusive content and a whole lot more.
Watch the video below, and don't forget to let Static know what you think! [If you're reading this on RSS, you can watch the video here.]
Talented Israeli artist Keren Mack (Beavory) just dropped a nice mural for the interior of the city of Tel Aviv's New Youth House. Six days and 50 markers later, the piece spans over 25 meters (plus 3 meters on the ceiling).
Check out a few pix below, as well as a short video of the project. Props!
Almost time for a new Ninja of the Month! The fine folks at Shawnimals are dropping their April 2012 edition of the NotM series on Wednesday, April 4th. Check out a preview below, and stay tuned or pick up other exclusive ninjas right here!
Check out the new video, "Perfect Mal-F," by newest Galapagos4 signees Maxilla Blue. Nice shit. You can peep the video here, read more about them here, and pick up the new album in CD an MP3 formats right here. Enjoy!
The homey Mekazoo is at it again, this time with a brand new print celebrating a nostalgic love for the Game Boy. Check it out below, and pick up this sexy piece in a variety of formats right now at Society6.
If you're in Chicago, you might already know about HOTBOX. These guys do awesome mobile gallery shows; and cohorts of ours - such as Veggiesomething and Revise CMW - have had solo HOTBOX projects, along with some other great artists.
Now is the time that Tara and Jack want to take the HOTBOX mission on the road. They've set up a quite bold nationwide tour, which will hopefully take place later this year. It will stop in a ton of cities, collecting and showcasing artwork along the way, and end up in Miami for Art Basel 2012.
You can read more about their Kickstarter project, see videos, check out the schedule, and of course, donate right here.
Check out this fresh time-lapse video from our friend Nick Beery, showing him working up a new piece for the traveling art show, "Boxes of Death 3D." Running for its third year, the show features miniature, handmade coffins used as canvases. How bad-ass is that?
Over 50 artists are participating in the show, and it's currently on display in Seattle, before it makes its way to April 2012 openings in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles.
Check out the video, and get all the information about the show and its locations right here.
Kapowbamshebang! The über-talented Qwazaar & Batsauce recently dropped a fully remixed version of their great LP, Bat Meets Blaine. The remixed album contains reworked tracks from the likes of Maker, Pore, Jackson Jones, Silence, Wes Restless, Batsauce, Paten Locke, and Willie Evans Jr.
Hit the link here to download it for free. And of course, grab the original release of the album right here.
Because we're shameless - and it's our job - we shall also note that you can pick up the official "Bat Meets Blaine" T-shirts for men, women, and kids, right here in our online store. Naturally, it's an official Formula x Galapagos4 collaboration. Word!
Doin' it big. The homies at Ground Lift Media and friends are celebrating the one-year anniversary of "Face Melt" events and parties this week, with shindigs on both Thursday and Friday. Props!
Check below for the flyer, and link up for an RSVP and further details on their Facebook page.
Very nice. Superb gentleman and master artist Ken Keirns has blessed the cover of the latest issue of French literary culture magazine BSC News. You can check it out and read the newest issue right here.
On a related note: In case you missed Ken's amazing recent opening at Rotofugi, read all about it, see the work, and scoop up a piece for yourself at the Roto website. Congrats, Ken!
Straight killin' it. Turkish artist Mekazoo, who you should know well from T-shirt designs he did with us, has a brand new print available. Today only!
Check this shit out! Mekazoo put an amazing flip on Dr. Strangelove with his own "Dr. Strangemouse" illustration, available only on March 14th from Steal This Art. It's a 13" x 19" giclée print, limited to 100 pieces and printed on matte velvet art paper.
I fucking love this illustration so much. You don't even know. Pick it up now, before it's too late!
One of the greats! German artist and good friend dust is having a smashing solo opening on 23 March 2012 at Artlane Gallery in Klagenfurt, Austria, featuring all new work by the man himself. Check the info below, and hit dust's website to see some sneak previews of what's to come.
Blurb: Behind the pseudonym "dust" lays the world of neo-surrealist imagery by artist David Stegmann. The Swiss-German painter finds his artistic roots in the early days of street art. Since 2000, he has applied his assumed name to his canvases, illustrations, and large murals. Dust also produces designer toys in his unique, unmistakable style.» What: Gallery Opening with dust
» Where: Artlane Gallery, Pfarrhofgasse 4H, A-9020 Klagenfurt, Austria
» When: Friday, 23 March 2012, 7pm (show runs through 28 April)
» More Info:artlane.at and dirtydust.de
The title says it all. Remmy is one awesome dog, whose parents happen to be our friends Shawnimal and Jenimal, aka the founders/owners of Shawnimals.
Remmy recently fell victim to a vicious dog attack in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. She is slowly recovering, but her injuries are quite severe and expensive, so Shawn and Jen have set up a fund to help with the recovery costs.
Check out Shawn's blog about the whole ordeal right here and his Twitter page here, and you can also see the recovery fund website and make a donation here.
We wish Remmy - and the entire Shawnimals family - the best as she goes through the recovery process.
Ken Keirns! Tonight, one of our favorite artists of all time teams up to showcase his new works at Rotofugi, one of our favorite shops and galleries of all time. (Not to mention that they're all some of our favorite people of all time, too.)
Head on over there to see Ken's new pieces, pick up some artwork, mingle, and so forth. (Shameless: Stock by Formula and friends is at the ready in the shop as well.) Check the info below and hit the official page for the opening here.
» What: Gallery Opening with Ken Keirns
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 9 March 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 1 April)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
The fam at El Cuco Recordings just released another moombahcore banger, this time from Spain's own Beauty Brain and Poisound. You can peep a snippet of the "Bullfighter" single here, and cop the full release now at Beatport. Enjoy!
The good guys at Fieldwerk Recordings have just released a new split LP by producers Lazerbeak and Edison. Bangers, son. Bangers. Get more info at the Fieldwerkwebsite, where you can also order the album. One joint from each producer is below as well, and you can find the Fieldwerk Soundcloud page right here.
(Thanks to Jesus Face for the info.)
Indeed, indeed. Our friends at El Cuco Recordings just dropped two new releases: "Too Soon to Forget" from Pickster & Melo, and "Que Te Piso" by Santeron.
Check the previews below, and hit the El Cuco shop on Beatport to scoop both of these tracks, as well as more glory for your moombahton fix...
Stumbled across this lightly sprinkled remix of "Requiem Pour Un Con" by Serge Gainsbourg. I believe this was remixed by FFF.
Gainsbourg is one of my favorites of all time, and without a doubt one of the greatest musicians (and personalities) in history. Even if you don't know you know his music, you definitely know his music. Enjoy...
The homey DJ Intel is back with his monthly podcast mix, which is now available for free! You can cop it now on his Soundcloud, Mixcloud, and Mixcrate pages.
Don't forget to keep tabs on his antics and parties at his blog as well. Word!
I've honestly never been a big Stones fan. Dunno why. My love of 60s and 70s UK rock is more defined by groups like The Animals, The Kinks, and maybe Cream. And The Who.
But, I've always loved "Paint It Black" by the Rolling Stones. Nothing new, though. Everyone knows the song and whatever, yada yada. But, it's what's on deck this morning, and kicks ass, so it's what gets posted. Enjoy...
Our friends at Ground Lift Media and their cohorts are at it again for the 2012 edition of the Dre Day party in Chicago. (Flyer and info here.)
Not only will the party be a banger, but the crew has released another set of brilliant remixes to go along with it. "Deep Covers 2" features remixes of classic Dr. Dre tracks by DJ Trew, Maker, The OPUS, DJ Intel, and Raj Mahal. You can listen and download it for free right here. Enjoy!
Tonight is the opening of a great dual show at Rotofugi, with new works by Jeremy Tinder (The Living Line) and Steve Seeley (All We Ever Do Is Fight).
We've got mad love for both of these guys, and highly recommend you swing on through to check out the show (and buy some art!). And of course, you'll find fresh gear newly stocked from all our fam, including Rotofugi, Loyal Locals, Formula, and Shawnimals.
Hit the Rotofugi info page here for more details about the artists and the opening. Enjoy!
» What: Gallery Opening with Jeremy Tinder & Steve Seeley
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 10 February 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 4 March)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
So, I just posted about the new Mike Gao / Daisuke Tanabe split 12" dropping this month in conjunction with Finest Ego and Project: Mooncircle.
Today, I see that Jesus Face posted a link to the new video from the project as well. The music is obviously dope as hell, but I hope you're prepared to get mind-fucked by the video. I was, a bit. Confused, and mind-fucked. But don't get me wrong: It's crazy well-done. Enjoy...
Saturday! OhNo!Doom transforms itself into OhNo!Arcade with a group show tribute to the history of gaming culture. Check out all the details below, and don't miss out! Bloop, bleep, bloop!
» What: "Super Button Mashers" Gallery Opening
» Where: OhNo!Doom, 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
» When: Saturday, 11 February 2012, 6-11pm (show runs through 25 February)
» More Info:ohnodoom.com"Super Button Mashers: A Gamer Tribute @ OhNo!ARCADE" is a group exhibition where artists pick a video game (be it arcade or family console) from their past or present and reinterpret in their individual vision. "Super Button Mashers" addresses the history of gaming culture and its effect on today's generation. Virtually and physically, the "Arcade" represents the town meeting ground and social arena, comparable to that of the circus, festival and neighborhood fair of their day.
Featured Artists: Aya Kakeda, Alex Willan, Ben Spencer (Galaxxor), Blütt, Brandon Garrison, Brain Killer, Brian Stuhr, Brian Walline, Brianne Drouhard, CHema Skandal!, Cory Benhatzel, CZR PRZ, David Palumbo, David Rettker, Eric Broers (phoneticontrol), Glen Brogan, Isaac Bidwell, Jake Elliot, James Liu (Veggiesomething), Jason Castillo, Jenny Frison, Jeremiah Ketner, J.Shea, Joey D, Jordan Elise (Horrible Adorables), Lana Crooks, Leeanna Butcher, Luisa Castellanos (Pock-it Palz), Martin Hsu, Matt Hawkins (Custom Paper Toy), Matthew Ryan Sharp, Max Bare, Melissa Sue Stanley, Mike Budai, Mike Graves, Mr. Walters, Natalie Blue Phillips, Nathan West, Sean Dove, Shawn Smith, Shayne Labadie, Steff Bomb, Steph Laberis, Tyler Coey, Yosiell Lorenzo, Zoë Bare, The Plush Team, and more!
What Else? Installations a plenty recreate the gallery into OhNo!Arcade; one such feature is an interactive indie game by Jake Elliott, other gaming experiences to be revealed. Patrons can enjoy libations from local beer maestros Low Dive as they premiere brand-new brew samples of their BitMap Porter series. Folks line up outside the ON!Arcade grounds as the Duck N Roll food truck makes a planned visit to spread contemporary Asian deliciousness. Raffle featuring prizes from sponsors WormHole and Gorilla Tango's "Boobs & Goombas" burlesque troupe. Music provided by Ungertron and NOM STAR.
We've been feverously working on a brand new website for the past umpteen forevers. In the meantime, we've been sporadically putting up both new gear and classics - the latter upon request or whenever the mood strikes.
"Scumbag Nation" is by far one of our most popular items of all time. And due to popular request, I just added it to the site for ya. Yes!
Of course, all items are of the Build Your Own, custom color variety. Would we really have it any other way? C'mon! This includes T-shirts for men, women, and kids; as well as crewneck sweatshirts and pullover hoodies in men's sizes. Get 'em all now in their respective sections of the online store. Stay hungry, grind hard!
Another banger from the man himself. DJ Intel just dropped his first podcast mix for 2012, featuring freshness from a variety of talented artists. Intel doesn't mix wack shit, so you're bound to like it.
Cop it for free on his website. You can also stream it below or download it at his Soundcloud page. Enjoy...
Our first - and evidently classic - Scumbag Nation hoody. A true gem with Helvetica styling and our shocker logo, this is simply a shirt for the ages. Stay hungry, grind hard. Includes a woven Formula patch at the bottom hem. Build your own in a multitude of colors...
» Designed by Angry Face
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men’s sizes S – 3XL
» Price: $
Our first - and evidently classic - Scumbag Nation crewneck sweatshirt. A true gem with Helvetica styling and our shocker logo, this is simply a shirt for the ages. Stay hungry, grind hard. Build your own in a multitude of colors...
» Designed by Angry Face
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men’s sizes S – 3XL
» Price: $
Our first - and evidently classic - Scumbag Nation T-shirt. A true gem with Helvetica styling and our shocker logo, this is simply a shirt for the ages. Stay hungry, grind hard. Build your own in a multitude of styles and colors...
» Designed by Angry Face
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men, women and youth sizes
» Price: $
Two bangers to start 2012 off properly. Some serious talent is hitting the walls of Rotofugi - and therefore, your face - tonight. Artist Netherland and duo strawberryluna are throwing some fresh paint, print, and ultimately, artistic glory at you with the former's "The Next Gig" and the latter's "Elephants in the Trees," for a smash-tastic dual opening.
Don't miss out on the awesome. And no, we don't give a fuck how much snow may or may not be outside today. Info below, you know how it's done...
» What: Gallery Opening with Netherland & strawberryluna
» Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
» When: Friday, 13 January 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 5 February)
» More Info:rotofugi.com
Ready for a little post-punk fuckery? Check out the new single by our friends The Nones, from the forthcoming Hozac Hookup Klub 7". Soundcloud goodness below, link their name up there for the Facebook page. Enjoy!
Nones - Defecating Grey by HOZAC RECORDS
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends and family at Formula! It was a great year, and we want to give you a little something as you navigate through the crazy void that is 12/25 to 1/1. Save 10% all week on everything in the shop.
Use coupon code HOLIDAY10 when you check out to get in on the action. Thanks again for a wonderful year, and get ready for all kinds of insane goodness in 2012!
Finally! We teamed up once again with our fam at Galapagos4 to release the official T-shirt for the new Bat Meets Blaine album by Qwazaar & Batsauce.
It's available in three different colourways for men, women, and kids. Scoop it up in our online store; and while you're at it, be sure to grab the album at the G4 online shop, where you can listen to samples and purchase it in both digital and hard-copy formats.
Get the T-shirt right here, and check out our other recent Galapagos4 releases in the sweatshirt and T-shirt sections of our shop. Enjoy!
The official shirt for the Bat Meets Blaine album by Qwazaar & Batsauce! Features the album cover artwork in a halftone print with the artist and title names. Of course, this is a collaboration with our fam at Galapagos4. Includes a printed collar tag and woven patch at the bottom hem...
» Galapagos4 x Formula Werks
» Get it in three different colourways
» Available in men, women and youth sizes
» Price: $
It's about time, wouldn't you say? I have started working on the hoody and sweatshirt onslaught for this winter, and 16 items are now available in the online store. Everything below is Build Your Own, custom color status.
From the Formula side, we have "Haterville," "Fuckness," and "Resist." Loyal Locals come with a sweatshirt version of "Represent," and Galapagos4 is here with their classic logo hoody as well as Qwel's "Machine Gun Monkey" design. Zip-up hoodies, pullover hoodies, and crewneck sweatshirts are available. Check the sweatshirts section of the online store to warm up for the winter wars.
It may be dirty, but it may also be our most talked-about design of all time. Let the world know all about the Fuckness with this classy, dripping text design. Includes a Formula zipper pull and woven patch at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Angry Face
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's & women's sizes
» Price: $
It may be dirty, but it may also be our most talked-about design of all time. Let the world know all about the Fuckness with this classy, dripping text design. Includes a woven Formula patch at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Angry Face
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's size S - 3XL
» Price: $
It may be dirty, but it may also be our most talked-about design of all time. Let the world know all about the Fuckness with this classy, dripping text design. Includes a woven Formula patch at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Angry Face
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's sizes S - 3XL
» Price: $
Part of our official collabo line with one of the best music labels out there. This one celebrates Qwel’s work, with some fresh artwork depicting the (de-)evolution of man. Choose your own colors; includes a woven Formula tag at the bottom.
» Galapagos4 x Formula Werks
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's size S - 3XL
» Price: $
Part of our official collabo line with one of the best music labels out there. This one celebrates Qwel’s work, with some fresh artwork depicting the (de-)evolution of man. Choose your own colors; includes a woven Formula tag at the bottom.
» Galapagos4 x Formula Werks
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's sizes S - 3XL
» Price: $
Part of our official collabo line with one of the best music labels out there. Here you’ll find their classic logo that’s been fueling the fire of their music and fan base for the last decade. Choose your own colors; includes a woven Formula tag at the bottom.
» Galapagos4 x Formula Werks
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's size S - 3XL
» Price: $
Part of our official collabo line with one of the best music labels out there. Here you’ll find their classic logo that’s been fueling the fire of their music and fan base for the last decade. Choose your own colors; includes a woven Formula tag at the bottom.
» Galapagos4 x Formula Werks
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's sizes S - 3XL
» Price: $
Represent! A very slick tattoo script design from Loyal Locals, keeping it clean and classy. Choose your own colors; includes a Formula zipper pull and woven Loyal Locals tag at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Loyal Locals
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's & women's sizes
» Price: $
Represent! A very slick tattoo script design from Loyal Locals, keeping it clean and classy. Choose your own colors; includes a woven Loyal Locals tag at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Loyal Locals
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's size S - 3XL
» Price: $
Represent! A very slick tattoo script design from Loyal Locals, keeping it clean and classy. Choose your own colors; includes a woven Loyal Locals tag at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Loyal Locals
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's sizes S - 3XL
» Price: $
Anarchy! Scrawled on the wall by the glorious insanity of Tony Rhinestone aka Joey Potts. Includes a Formula zipper pull and woven patch at the bottom hem.
» Designed by Joey Potts
» Choose your own custom colourways
» Available in men's & women's sizes
» Price: $
