Wicker Basket Coffin

I’ve been seeing a lot of Atmosphere appreciation on IG...

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:32:22 -0400

I’ve been seeing a lot of Atmosphere appreciation on IG lately so I figured it was due time I chime in. This is MOST of my Atmosphere record collection. I say most ‘cos Logan (my brother) has my Overcast EP, and my doubles of Lucy Ford 1 & 2. I’m also missing stuff. This is by no means a complete collection, but I’m working on it. Starting from top left they are : Lucy Ford 1, Lucy Ford 2, God Loves Ugly single, Modern Man’s Hustle single (2), God Loves Ugly (repress), God Loves Ugly (original 3xLP), God Loves Ugly instrumentals, Cats Van Bags single, Trying To Find A Balance single, Seven’s Travels, Seven’s Travels instrumentals, Watch Out single, Say Hey There single, You single, Shoulda Known single, When Life Gives You Lemons You Paint That Shit Gold, Demosexual 7”… @atmosphere music means a lot to me. The words have twisted me up, straightened me out, helped me test the dark parts of life, appreciate the brighter parts, and inspired me to write words to help me figure out me (even when I was pretty neurotic about it). Ant and Slug have given fans a lot over the years and I’m grateful. Artists like Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, P.O.S and more have helped me through tough times and helped me develop an appreciation for more honest music. Thanks..

I got part of my record collection from my dad’s house and spent...

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:05:01 -0400

I got part of my record collection from my dad’s house and spent the last hour cleaning sleeves and discs. Re-discovered two of my favorite 12” singles given to me by a dear friend. The top record is Aesop Rock’s single for the song “Daylight” and the bottom record is Atmosphere’s single for “Modern Man’s Hustle”. These were given to me by CJ Walk aka Citizen Aim. The records are labeled “KWAS” ‘cos CJ used to DJ under the moniker Kwasimoto (for those who didn’t know). Music is a powerful device for connecting people from different backgrounds and lifestyles and giving them something to share. CJ shared music and wisdom with me that will stick with me the rest of my life. “And if she has the nerve to let me dump a couple last words I’ma turn to the Earth and scream : love your life!”

ktilla: Two games in a row with this bearded stud muffin. ⚾✨

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:54:48 -0400

ktilla:

Two games in a row with this bearded stud muffin. ⚾✨

These aren’t the greatest pictures in the world, but I...

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:16:07 -0400

These aren’t the greatest pictures in the world, but I don’t live near my mother so I don’t have anything recent. Anyways, this is my mom. She’s been there for me my whole life (like most good moms). She raised my brother, sister, and I (at times by herself) while working and going to school. My parents divorce made things tough on all of us. But she worked hard to make things easier for my siblings and I. Now she works hard to make things better for other people working in the medical field. She’s a registered nurse and participates in weight lifting and fitness competitions. Yes, she’s stronger than me (I think). Most guys grow up wanting to be like their dad, and I was definitely one of those kids. But the traits I got from my mother probably make a bigger part of who I am inside. I love my father to death, but I’m definitely a momma’s boy. Thanks for everything Mom. I’m proud of you, I’m grateful for you and everything you’ve done for me, and I love you. Happy Mother’s Day to you and all the other moms out there.

New Music This Fall

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:28:40 -0400

So I’m sure you guys have seen by now that Touché Amoré and Balance and Composure have announced that they have new albums coming out this Fall. I’m incredibly excited ‘cos these are two of my favorite bands and although they’ve both done good jobs of putting new music out in the meantime, all it’s done is whet the appetite of fans for the two years since. Now I have two reasons to be broke (but still happy) at the end of the year.

I wasn’t into TA when Parting The Sea… dropped, but after hearing the album I fell head over heels for the fast pace, emotional depth, and musical aggression. The lyrics were almost quoting exact feelings I’d had prior to, and while listening and discovering my love for the album. Like many other people, I felt as if certain songs were written about or for me. The lyrics hit that close to home. Two years later and TA is one of my favorite bands, putting out more great 7”s than I can keep up with. Now that they’re one of my favorite bands I’ll be anxiously waiting for this new full length.

I got into B&C when I heard their half of their split with Tigers Jaw, and shortly after they dropped Separation which I randomly overheard at work (I used to work at Hot Topic). I liked their 4 songs from the split, and was getting into the random songs I heard from Separation so I ordered it. Once I went through it from start to finish B&C had basically become my favorite band. The soft, mellow, soothing side that would transform into this angry, grungy, screaming beast all the while maintaining beauty throughout had invaded my mind and stolen my heart. It reflected how I felt at that time in my life - calm, collected, hopeful on the outside, but confused, exasperated, and torn apart on the inside. I hadn’t been this excited for music since getting into Underground/Indy Hip Hop acts like P.O.S, Atmosphere, and Aesop Rock. Separation was all I listened to for a LONG time. It became my favorite album of 2011.

So now that I’m a huge fan of both bands, and now that they’ve built some history in the musical places of my heart I’m impatiently waiting to see where these new albums take them, and what direction they’ll take their careers.

I’m also trying to prepare my bank account.

ZN
XXX

balanceandcomposure: “Separation” came out 2 years ago today....

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:55:14 -0400

balanceandcomposure:

“Separation” came out 2 years ago today. LP2 is finished. We’ll see you in the fall.

toucheamoreband: We entered the studio this week with producer...

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:10:43 -0400

toucheamoreband:

We entered the studio this week with producer Brad Wood (Sunny Day Real Estate, mewithoutYou, Smashing Pumpkins) to record our third album. Coming out this fall on Deathwish.

I feel like I’ve been waiting on this all year. I’m really excited now. This teaser is beautiful.

kimyadawson: Fifth...

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:38:21 -0400

kimyadawson:

Fifth Element: http://bit.ly/hokeyfrightFE

iTunes: http://bit.ly/hokeyfrightitunes

Amazon: http://bit.ly/hokeyfrightamzn

Google Play: http://bit.ly/hokeyfrightgp

@rhymesayers & @fifthelementrse slayed hard with...

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:20:10 -0400

@rhymesayers & @fifthelementrse slayed hard with #TheUncluded release! Artwork (courtesy of @theotherfudge), packaging, and extras are all top notch as usual. Besides the fact that AR and Kimya made an awesome record. All this and it’s a day early.. Awesome.

RIP Adam “MCA” Yauch

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:27:56 -0400

RIP Adam “MCA” Yauch

rollingstone: “In life you don’t really get to chose your...

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:02:09 -0400

rollingstone:

“In life you don’t really get to chose your family, your siblings – you get what you’re given. I got lucky cause I got two great sisters and two great brothers, but I got extra lucky because around 1982, I got the chance to choose two other brothers: Mike Diamond and Adam Yauch. And together our families have grown. I’d like to thank the New York Parks Department and the people of Brooklyn for honoring my friend and brother, and recognizing how cool it is to have an Adam Yauch park for other crazy New York kids.” - Ad-Rock

Adam Yauch’s loved ones helped rename a Brooklyn park in his honor today. Read about the ceremony and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz’s full tribute to his late friend and bandmate.

wnyc: Brooklyn is showing some gratitude to the late Beastie...

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:00:58 -0400

wnyc:

Brooklyn is showing some gratitude to the late Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, known as MCA, by renaming the Brooklyn Heights playground that he visited as kid after the rapper who died of cancer last year.
MORE

superonerios: Onyx fox cell skin? Yes it is. Get yours at...

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:59:19 -0400

superonerios:

Onyx fox cell skin? Yes it is. Get yours at society6.com/super1rios #art #gear #official #super1rios #Rios more to come

Support a great artist and a great guy!

buzzfeedmusic: Wilfred also played tribute to MCA after his...

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:14:23 -0400

buzzfeedmusic:

Wilfred also played tribute to MCA after his death.

missclarabow: It’s official...

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:14:16 -0400

missclarabow:

It’s official :’)

http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/adamyauchpark

buzzfeedmusic: This park in Brooklyn Heights was officially...

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:14:09 -0400

buzzfeedmusic:

This park in Brooklyn Heights was officially named after the late Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys.

filtermagazine: LOOK: Palmetto Playground To Be Named After...

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:14:16 -0400

filtermagazine:

LOOK: Palmetto Playground To Be Named After Adam “MCA” Yauch

All Photos by Phil Andelman

pitchfork: Mike D and Ad-Rock are putting together a Beastie...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:56:41 -0400

pitchfork:

Mike D and Ad-Rock are putting together a Beastie Boys memoir that’s due out in 2015.

Kilian Martin : India Within This kid continues to blow my...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:23:06 -0400

Kilian Martin : India Within

This kid continues to blow my mind. And Brett Novak’s cinematography is top notch as usual. The skate world’s new dynamic duo (or first dynamic duo) : Kilian Martin and Brett Novak.

ZN
XXX

by Paulo Rocker

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:56:04 -0400

by Paulo Rocker