Posts Tagged ‘“music site”’
3 Degree’s of Collaboration
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Easy (Grizzly Bear “Two Weeks” Remix) – Sliggitay
I recently was cruising through some of the artists on our “you need to check out” section (to the right). There’s a lot of great music on there, and today we’re going to highlight 3 degrees of Kevin Bacon collaboration on 3 great artists you need to check out. Sliggitay (Bay Area) to Grizzly Bear (Brooklyn) to The Soundmen (NYC).
I was pumped to hit up Sliggitay’s Myspace page and find a remix of Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks. DA from Chester French put me on to Sliggitay. As you’ll see very soon, DA shouts him out in his interview with thebandaidz.com. Sliggitay has an extremely original sound. Combine that with complex rhyme schemes, and unique patterns. He’s exactly the fresh Left Coast sound that Hip Hop needs right now. Sliggitay’s written’s are bound to catch America’s ears in the next 365 days.
Grizzly Bear was just featured in our post from yesterday on awesome new artists from Brooklyn. If you haven’t heard of them, you will. They have also been featured on our “you need to check out” section for quite some time now.
If you look back to our September Archives, you’ll see our post on The Soundmen’s mash-up of Two Weeks and Lil Wayne. We also just featured their new Britney Remix, and had one half of the production duo that is The Soundmen, DJ Scott Durday, spinning at our show at The Canteen. We can’t say enough out about these guys, and the music they put out, be sure to check out their blog for new and old tracks.
So there is a slice of Kevin Bacon for you. All three of these artist are Bandaidz favorites. Check in often for updates on these and other talented musicians on their way up. If you liked them, then you’ll like more artists on our “you need to check out” section, so show them some love too.
Introducing…A Fresh Outfit
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Gotta start off with the 2009 World Series Yankee’s cap. It’s been a long 9 years, and we’re happy to see number 27 go to the greatest team in baseball history.
Suck Yeah Tee (Facebook – Official Site)
You all don’t know it yet, but Suck Yeah is about to take over. This company is so fresh, the ink is still wet on these designs. As they like to put it, “Suck Yeah makes t-shirts for the guy who would rather get to the bar and crush ass than stay at home and layer his clothing.” You can stay tuned right here to find out how get your hands on Suck Yeah, or sign up for their mailing list.
Prohibit NYC – Army Chino Pants (Karmaloop – Official Site)
According to Time Out New York: ”Inspired by New York City and designed in Tokyo, Prohibit NYC is a funky combination of urban Japanese culture and American streetwear. Derived from the word Prohibition, the downtown brands seeks to break the rules and think outside the box, describing its style as part street, part socialite.” Check out their spot at 152 Allen Street, NYC.
Radii Footwear “Strangler” Shoe (Shoebuy – Official Site)
Of course we had to break out Radii. We just featured Nell Alk’s Article on them. Check out more in the previous post.
10Deep – Toggle Hoody (Karmaloop – Official Page)
I know its starting to get cold, so here’s something that will keep you warm. 10Deep is another NYC brand, making our entire outfit NYC, plus the shoes (SoCal). Hope you enjoyed this new segment, do yourself a favor and don’t forget to hop on Suck Yeah Clothing’s mailing list on their site, so you can be among the first to set the trend.
Sneakerhead?
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
New York’s next best writer, Nell Alk of Format Magazine (and many others), had the chance to chop it up with founder and creator of Radii Footwear, Casey Arisohn. We think his shoes are fly and its a great interview, check it out.
Format Magazine - Founder and creator of Radii (ray-dee-eye) Footwear, Casey Arisohn knows sneakers. With design lines boasting bad-ass names like Straight Jackets, Stranglers and Thrillers, it’s no surprise these hip pieces have aroused attention from music moguls and fashion-forward dudes and divas the world over. Still in his mid-twenties, this sneakerhead got going in the industry early on. A little over a year ago he made a move and branched out on his own. Now he’s sitting pretty and sharing shelf space with myriad top brands, from Cr8tive Recreation to Alife, Reebok to adidas. Stiff competition? Hardly. Looks like this California dreamer has the right attitude. See what we mean by reading on.
“We went from being a brand that no one had ever heard of, with a few people seeing potential in us, to having an icon like Jay-Z wearing our shoes.”
Format: Tell me a little bit about your background, how you got started in the shoe biz?
Casey Arisohn: I was born and raised in Huntington Beach, which is basically the hub of the action sports industry. I grew up with the owners’ sons of an iconic shop in Huntington, so I started in retail as soon as I turned 16. I’ve always been a shoe guy. Some people like sunglasses or watches; I’ve always been a sneakerhead. Most people that know me will attest to me having too many shoes to even fit in my closet.Format: My friends could say the same, though less sneakers, more vintage high heels. So, what inspires you?
Casey Arisohn: I’m influenced by other shoes. Anybody in the shoe game is. It’s our passion. Right now, I’m into Christian Dior, Android Homme and Common Projects. I’m influenced by history. Fashion trends from different eras [hint at] where the new era is headed.
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Guess that Musician
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Brooklyn We Back on the Map
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009New York Magazine put out a great article on the booming success behind the music scene in Brooklyn.
NYMAG- As the industry of music went into its death throes, the actual making and performing of it prospered on the far side of the East River. Animal Collective, MGMT, Grizzly Bear: Not since CBGB’s heyday has New York produced so many exciting bands. And never have there been so many great Brooklyn venues to hear them at.
Live Classics
Monday, November 9th, 2009
1969
More Fire from The Soundmen
Monday, November 9th, 2009
After lighting up the summer with their VeckaFlyest EP and subsequent remixes from The Killers, The Drums, Amanda Blank, and Nelly Furtado; The Soundmen are at it again with their new remix for Britany Spears – 3. Instead of trying to take her higher up into the pop stratosphere The Soundmen took her single down south where the 808s are loud and beats are slow. This pulsing remix is another example of The Soundmen’s original take on remixes and production that never bore and always knock. Thank you for your time and enjoy!
“Keep your browsers bookmarked, because we may be witnessing the birth of the next Girl Talk” – Paste Magazine
“ the bass alone is cray-cray on some Browzian magic-fingers tip ” – The Fader
Lil Wayne – No Ceilings (free mixtape)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
01. Swag Surfin’
02. Ice Cream Paint Job
03. D.O.A.
04. Interlude
05. Wasted
06. Watch My Shoes
07. Break Up (feat. Short Dawg & Gudda Gudda)
08. Banned From TV
09. Throw It In The Bag (Remix)
10. I Think I Love Her (feat. Tyga & Shanell)
11. Interlude #2 (feat. Shanell)
12. Wetter
13. I’m Good (feat. T-Streets)
14. Poke Her Face (feat. Jae Millz)
15. Run This Town
16. I Gotta Feeling
17. Outro