Aleon Craft: "Strange" Video
Former member of Da Backwudz crew based in Atlanta, Aleon Craft is solo now and linked up with producer SMKA and filmographer Dustin Chambers for this quick, trippy video. Off of Aleon's upcoming mixtape The Stargazing Soundtrack hosted by Mick Boogie and Terry Hunter, this song gives me the "Whole Wide World" Outkast vibe, and topped off with the The Doors sample, this song illuminates a new feel to that original Atlanta sound.
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Delorean - Real Love 12' (Remixes)
Delorean is a Spanish dance-rock band, that has been making music together since 2004. In 2007 they lost a band member and the group changed directions towards a more airy dance vibe, leaving their more alternative-punk infused past. Gaining recognition through remixes for The xx and Franz Ferdinand, Delorean gained critical acclaim for their 2009 EP, Ayrton Senna. With a vibrant, peaceful melodies and classic dance-rock builds, the band's finished product is an epic explosion prone to keep you dancing no matter the situation. Here they present their single Real Love, with a release of 6 remixes featuring a mix of electronic producers, including previously posted Narcisse. They take the track and go on the bliss fueled, filter-house route, to transform the song into prime shape for your end of the summer all white party. Also check for the Deadboy and Tropical Acid remixes. Delorean's latest LP released Subiza is out now on Mushroom Pillow!
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Living Architecture: Greatest American Houses of the 20th Century
Here's a great book entitled Living Architecture: Greatest American Houses of the 20th Century highlighting some of the finest architectural efforts from the last 100 years. Put together by Dominique Browning and Lucy Gilmour, the book features 240 pages of info and pictures about some of the finest homes ever built, aesthetically speaking. The book can be pre-ordered here and will be released in September. Take a few peeks at the pages after the jump.
Living Architecture: Greatest American Houses of the 20th Century
Here's a great book entitled Living Architecture: Greatest American Houses of the 20th Century highlighting some of the finest architectural efforts from the last 100 years. Put together by Dominique Browning and Lucy Gilmour, the book features 240 pages of info and pictures about some of the finest homes ever built, aesthetically speaking. The book can be pre-ordered here and will be released in September. Take a few peeks at the pages after the jump.
Onitsuka Tiger 'Aisen' Collection
Japanese label Onitsuka Tiger previewed their Spring 2011 collection this week at Capsule and its been incredibly well received. Many of the pieces feature the same type of Japanese fabric dying that utilizes dipping cloth in indigo flower pigment to create a subtle blue color. Featuring jackets, shirting, footwear, and accessories, the latest from Onitsuka Tiger is impressive to say the least. No word on a stateside release next spring, but check out a full look after the jump nonetheless.
Onitsuka Tiger 'Aisen' Collection
Japanese label Onitsuka Tiger previewed their Spring 2011 collection this week at Capsule and its been incredibly well received. Many of the pieces feature the same type of Japanese fabric dying that utilizes dipping cloth in indigo flower pigment to create a subtle blue color. Featuring jackets, shirting, footwear, and accessories, the latest from Onitsuka Tiger is impressive to say the least. No word on a stateside release next spring, but check out a full look after the jump nonetheless.
Ski Beatz: "Cream of The Planet" feat Mos Def Video
First I must pause on the title... now that is out of the way, let's refresh ourselves on Ski Beatz 24 Hour Karate School album that was supposed to have dropped in very early spring 2010... Remember that? It's the project Ski was cooking up with Dame Dash and Creative Control. They gave him a desk, all the recording/beat making equipment desired and let him do his thing. The project details are unknown to me at this time, but I expect some good music. Check out the new video below.
Dom Pérignon Tribute to Andy Warhol
Here's a special collaboration project between premium champagne purveyor Dom Pérignon and iconic American artist Andy Warhol. The project will feature special-edition colored bottles in Warhol's standard red, blue, and yellow all slightly blown out. Not to be outdone, the packaging features more of Warhol's touch along with some text and his signature. The project was captained by the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art & Design. The collection will drop at select fine wine shops on October 15. Take a closer look at the project along with a video from Dom Pérignon about the collaboration.