Erotic Photography, Anyone?

The good peoples over at Frank put up a cool interview with photographer Ellen Stagg from the Frank151 blog. You'll want to check out her Stagg Street blog as well.



And FYI here's an example of good peoples from Frank151: Craig Wetherby

Getting Twisted Poolside in the OC

Ohhhhh, what a party last weekend...in steamy Orange County.

After a WeSC pool party got the kibosh, our group went next door to the Hilton. But after we were blamed for a concoction of fruit, liquid and unidentified powder exploding in a microwave, whilst pumping romantic jams on a hotel breakroom radio...it was leaving time.

So we went to a mexican restaurant bar. We lasted at least 40 minutes before getting tossed.

Then it was off to a shiny-shoe OC club, with most of us still in swimwear. Here I got caught by security...on the roof, alongside the man responsible for much of the evening's depravities. I won't disclose his name, but I will say he was wearing an amazing tie-dye blue unicorn shirt with matching sea foam denim.

We still made it in. But man, I was twisted.

Get the full story at Complex Magazine.

Daft Punk Live @ 02 Wireless Festival in London

Over the top light shows and genre-defining electronic music make Daft Punk one of the best live shows today (well...shows of the summer blockbuster type..). I didn't catch them on their recent North American tour, but everyone I've spoken with says they killed it. Especially the Montreal show.

Critical Mass San Diego

These guys are so into their bikes that they messed up on the date. It's a five friday month, meaning the correct date is August 31.

WeSC Fall Preview @ LA Concept Store :::::: Things To Do And Make

The Headsick Ladies of Comic-Con

Last weekend I covered Comic-Con for Complex Magazine. Above is a photo of Melodie Gore (left), a professional pin-up girl. Not only is she a super creative artist type, she's also down to bare it all, Penthouse style.

Melodie was at Comic-Con to promote Headsick, a controversial gore/horror porn outfit. Like, really fucking hardcore, but watch the trailor if you want: Headsick Girls. Just don't say I didn't warn you -- It's pretty much the gnarliest shit I've ever seen (I couldn't watch the whole thing), and even the most extreme porn companies are avoiding association with them.


God bless our constitutional freedoms and all the perverse, fantasy role-playing women in this world.

Levis Button Rings - Limited Japan Release.

A while back, Levis put out these diamond encrusted rings. The bling was overkill and they felt like a weird fit with the brand's image. I tried to find a photo of them, but bottom line, I wasn't backing 'em.

But these beauties, modeled after the classic Levis Vintage button, I am backing. Not that I would actually buy one (I might), but they are available in gold and sterling silver and for sale only in Japan. Levis Vintage Japan

Straight From The Teets of LA and NY

Tijuana Parties Rule, Just Don't Get Stabbed

See you there, chingon.

MAYA: YES PLEASE

I'd stop taking showers and sleep on a dirt floor and stab myself with sharp pencils if M.I.A. told me senseless martydom was cool.
No really, I would.

Jeffrey Hastings Gets Motivated

Splash page, check.

At Present ::::: Feeling the Heat

Fuck.

Sunday night.

Need to get some work done.

Not getting any work done.

Blowing it.

Help.

Todd, Where You At?

This is my boy Todd. One of the first magazine heads I ever met. Never afraid to throw down for a glossy, and always seemed to know what was crackin'. From LA to OC to SF, we've done it up many a time over the years. I got much love for this guy, but it's a been a while.

G.I. JOE PSAs by Fensler Films

Oh man, these are so good. You can watch about 10 from this youtube link here. I'm claiming "Computer" as my favorite.

After a little digging, I found these were done by Eric Fensler of Fensler Film way back in 2004. There are 25 in total, all in quicktime files on his site, along with some other work he's done. I found this pollen-sniffing image on his updates page.

And Apparently, this dude is an ardent cat lover, too. The photo gallery on the Fensler Film site is dedicated entirely to this exotic siamese. Uh...sweet.

Hey, Good Looking

Feeling like a million bucks after my July 4th crusade. I ended up meeting some friends for a late morning surf sesh near Wind and Sea in La Jolla, Ca, and then rode bikes down the boardwalk toward Mission Bay. We had a pretty solid gang.

So many sluts. So many drunk dudes. It was a true celebration of the American lifestyle, San Diego style.

INDEPENDENCE DAY GOES DOWN LIKE SO

Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons: The OG War of Terror

Captain Scarlet is a science fiction TV show that aired in the late 1960s. The characters were built using a type of puppetry known as Supermarionation. It was created by Sylvia and Gerry Anderson, best known for their Thunderbirds series, which also used Supermarionation. Not that I'm an animation expert; just looked it up on Wikipedia. Go there for the full storyline. It involves a mission to Mars in 2068. The Mysterons declare a war of terror against Earth—world leaders, major cities, industrial and defense establishments.

Cool shit if you're bored and into connecting current social and political topics to the past.

I discovered Captain Scarlet from my good friend Mike Fleury. He has the video below on his Myspace Humanian Page. Mike's a nice guy. You should send him a message and tell him you like 1960s Supermarionation. Here is Mike looking dangerous:




The video features the original theme song of Captain Scarlett and the Mysterons, mixed to some action from the sci-fi series. It's fun to watch, oh, once. At least.

Cody Hudson is Struggle, Inc.

The Chicago-based artist had designed board graphics for Burton, created record covers for Chocolate Industries, built out books for Also Known As, and done graphics the gangster way for the Marc Ecko line. But as much as his art work I admire is his initiative and drive to make it all happen, which I learned about through this interview at Fecal Face.READ.

Mickey Mouse Never Loses His Cool

Abcntmnded likes DUBLAB

I'm finishing up a profile on DUBLAB to run in the August issue of Future Snowboarding Magazine. Out of Los Angeles, DUBLAB is an internet radio station, and it's one of the best and longest-standing independent music broadcasters in the biz. To go with the piece, we're running an illustration created for DUBLAB by Abcntmnded, an artist and supporter of DUBLAB, also based in Los Angeles. Here's a taste below, or check out his website HERE.

Love in Shibuya, Tokyo

Vampire Chicks Like It Rough

Tendency to doodle everything goth...probably a different kind of goth.

Jazz Fever

It's playoff time. Let's do it for Stockton, boys.

Chinese Food in China

Right now, I'm working on a feature story from I a trip I took recently to China. Chinese food in China is nothing like Chinese food in the U.S. But then, I didn't eat at the California Beef Noodle King. And I'm sure it tastes just like Panda Express.

ALIFE Unknown

UPDATE: A while back, I posted a series of e-mail exchanges, with whom I assumed was someone representing NY-based company. As it went originally, **I was trying to track down an ALIFE x Kangol beanie that I had seen in Tokyo a couple months back, but didn't have contact for anybody at ALIFE. Below is my initial shot at trying to get a hold of somebody...***

So the story is I that I did get in touch with one of the heads, and here's the thing -- somebody owning the url www.alife.com is pawning themselves off as the same company you will find at www.alifenyc.com. When I spoke with Alife, I was assured that "these guys are motherfuckers." The real Alife has attempted to purchase, but these "motherfuckers won't sell."


**I was trying to track down an ALIFE x Kangol beanie that I had seen in Tokyo a couple months back, but didn't have contact for anybody at ALIFE. Below is my initial shot at trying to get a hold of somebody -- straight mysto style, these guys. I eventually made my way to whom I needed to make my way to, but damn, this is about as good as it gets.**

Hello,
The phone number I refer to is the one listed on rivingtonclub.com — 212-375-8128. The e-mail address on alife.com—the one I believe you’re referring to—is the same info address I’m writing to now. In other words, it was Professor Plum. He used the lead pipe. It was hidden in the Library! Hah!

On 5/2/07 12:37 PM, "A L I F E" wrote:
My pleasure,
But, what phone number are you referring to?
All we have on our temporary page http://www.alife.com/ is an email link.
Thx,

On 5/2/07 3:12 PM, "Tracy" wrote:
Hey Music Maker,
Thanks for the tip! Can I get another: why does no one answer the phone# listed?
Mysteriously,
Tracy

On 5/2/07 11:53 AM, "A L I F E" wrote:
Hello Tracy,
ALIFE is a music website currently in production.
I believe you must be looking for a different ALIFE!
Try this one ; http://rivingtonclub.com/
Best of Luck!

On 5/2/07 2:46 PM, "Tracy" wrote:
Dearest information address,
I’m trying to track down some heads from ALIFE. I’m producing a limited edition product section for our next issue. I was in Tokyo a month or so back and saw the Kangol/ALIFE Googly eyes beanie. I’d like to include it in this piece. So, I guess what I’m asking, Mr. Anonymous email address, Could you make use of your special computer skills and channel this request to the proper person?

FALLEN HERO

Anthem Magazine Bikini Bounce House @ Coachella

Turning Japanese

The only thing that will kill you in Tokyo are the beer prices in Roppongi.

Captain America is Dead

"The Marvel Entertainment superhero is fatally shot by a sniper in the 25th issue of his eponymous comic." --Headline taken directly from the front page of the NYTimes.com.

WeSC Fashion Show at Robertson Store

Um, details? Not really, no.