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Tongue Twister
July 9, 2009, 1:49 pm
Filed under: Melodeezie



Nova Dando
July 6, 2009, 5:07 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Melodeezie

La Roux is one lucky mutha… she gets all the best clothes! Check her out last night on Alan Carr wearing another Nova Dando number….

For those of you who dont know who Nova Dando is, she is an absolotue genius and has just recently started to smash it. She graduated from St Martins, worked for Mathew Williamson and then worked closely to the legend that is Mandi Lennard for a couple of years. She is now fully established as an indepent designer and stylist, with two seasons of collections under her belt and as La Roux’s stylist…

You can check out her site here

laroux3  JACKET BY JC/DC
LEGGINGS BY NOVA DANDO
SHOES BY SWEAR

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JACKET FROM NOVA DANDO ‘DISCO’ COLLECTION
TROUSERS BY NOVA & MYLES

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OUTFIT BY HOUSE OF HOLLAND
SHOES BY SWEAR

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ZEBRA JACKET DESIGNED BY NOVA DANDO
COLOURED SPHERE NECKLACE- WORN AS SHOULDER PIECE BY FRED BUTLER -USED AS SHAPES INTERGRATED INTO THE SET TOO.
BLACK AND WHITE BELT BY FRED BUTLER
WHITE LEATHER BELT BY FLEET ILYA
LEATHER TROUSERS BY McQ



Berlin Fashion Week so far…
July 6, 2009, 12:56 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Melodeezie

Heres a few of the best shows so far during Berlin Fashion Week. First off is Smeilinener show- a great collection with detailed embellishment and lary colours. Then its the crazy starstyling collection, hey not to everybodies tastes but so far the collections have all been neutral paletts and simple cutting lines- we could all do with a bit more tack in our lives!!!



Bang
July 4, 2009, 1:16 pm
Filed under: Sounds

Rye Rye ft M.I.A



D O … O N E!
July 3, 2009, 10:32 am
Filed under: Celebrating life

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“We don’t just send helicopters up for rappers”
July 1, 2009, 3:31 pm
Filed under: Sounds, Trivia, UltiMatt

Lil' Wayne 911 call
This tool Michael Kruse called 911 seeking a police escort “or a helicopter” to the Miami home of the rapper Lil Wayne.  The sheer stupidity of this guy, who seems to think that the police provide escorts for people who are, y’know, going somewhere, has to be heard to be believed….



We’re going loopy 10th-12 July
June 27, 2009, 1:29 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Convergence, Crack Stevens

It’s summer time and the festivals are coming thick and fast. Great Escape was our first but it wasn’t really summer so we almost cheated like that time we bought pre-written dissertations to pass our university education. Shhhhh don’t tell anyone! The first on our radar who have been so kind as to hook us up with free press passes are LOOP!. A festival over 3 days not tents required and no mud need apply just straight celebration of innovative music and digital art. The line up is looking tastier that the last 2 years so here is who we’re looking forward to seeing.

Telepathe

Telepathe

Man Like Me

Man Like Me

Esser

Esser

Casiokids

Casiokids

Datarock

Datarock

Fever Ray

Fever Ray

There is also Hatcham Social, Tunng, The XX, Squarepusher and other band I’ve never heard of but looking forward to stumbling upon in a cracked out state and all that Jazz, we’ve got our free tickets in the post, see you on 10th-12 of July. For more info on tickets and that click the LOOP! logo below. Peace out hombres.

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Hayley In Berlin
June 26, 2009, 9:20 am
Filed under: Melodeezie

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My girl, Hayley Kell, has been paid to jet over to Berlin and document all the cool shit she gets up too. Shell be hitting up one of the greatest trade shows- Bread and Butter, Berlin Fashion Week,  museums, street art and some fucked up squat house art galleries…     and it will all be up on her blog…       W a t c h   t h i s   S p a c e 

hayleyinberlin.blogspot.com              



We Kinda like a big deal
June 24, 2009, 2:52 pm
Filed under: Crack Stevens, Sounds

Clipse ft Kanye West – Kinda like a big deal

Whats poppin here? Looks like Wiley and Skepta are trying to generate some interest with their upcoming albums. If thats the case, i just hope both sides come with some GULLY tunes.

Also here is a mixtape frome D.C’s Wale

Back to the future II

CLICK IMAGE FOR DOWNLOAD

CLICK IMAGE FOR DOWNLOAD

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Enjoy, Unkle Crak



PUB. Eurodance issue
June 23, 2009, 1:40 pm
Filed under: Convergence, Crack Stevens

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No this isn’t some 90’s nostalgia or a white on black sandwich porno. It’s our family over in Brixton, who have come with a third installment of their monthly music ‘zine’ ‘PUB.lication‘. This time they’ve gone all out with a themed photo-shoot. Unkle Crak was due to go up and fill in the Dr Alban part but due to a lack of costume acquisition I pussied out. The issues is jokes and recently at a house gathering I took the opportunity to play some Euro-dance. Not too sure how it would be received I started with something quite jovial liked ‘cotton eyed Joe’. Before I knew it we where all barn dancing and linking arms. From then on Spotify was my oyster. I cracked out the Scatman and Ace of Base and everyone was so happy in ignorant bliss.

Click to read or download

Click to read or download

Farouk and Fran also run the ‘My Brixton‘ which is quite self explanitory. It’s basically the goings on in Brixton town, check it out.



Bill London @ Rare Kind LDN
June 19, 2009, 11:49 am
Filed under: David Flowie

Bill London @ RareKind. July09

Our close pal and distinguished gentleman Mr Bill London esq. has a solo show at London’s Rare Kind gallery in Shorditch. The gallery will be showcasing his recent wildstyle and conceptual paintings and several limited prints so dont be a stranger, go down an check it out. The private view is on July 9th so if you want to come an catch some party vibes  then email bex@rarekind.co.uk for rsvp. If you cant make it down for that then the show runs from July 10th to August 1st.

Rare Kind Gallery

Chrome & Black blog



Shot On
June 17, 2009, 8:50 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Melodeezie

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That any-day is now the first installment in an on-going series linking the unseen and the unsung, the ignored and the adored, from ‘the man on the street’ to this issues host JME – all played on a big backing beat. A mix of print and video looking at the unraveling story of us, told through music, movement, words and people. This first Issue is a straight up tone setter, a taste, a signal of intent, the start of a format, a work in progress…

Check out the trailer

The issue is currently being stocked in-

GoodHood, 41 Coronet Street, N1 6HD www.goodhood.co.uk

Rough Trade, Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL

Marshal News, 11 Marshall St, Soho, W1F 7EN

Brick Lane Mini Market, 100 Brick Lane, E1 6RL

ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts), 12 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH



Silkie Album Launch- 18/06/09
June 16, 2009, 6:59 pm
Filed under: Melodeezie

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Got an iPhone? Try Peggle
June 16, 2009, 3:29 pm
Filed under: Blogdro, Celebrating life

It’s pretty obvious to most how the iPhone is an incredible platform for digital distribution, therefore there’s a lot of cool stuff you can get from the App Store.  However I’ll keep consistent and just endorse some gaming related shit.  Do you know that the iPhone is actually more powerful than a Nintendo DS?  So, yeah, check out Peggle.  It’s sold a ton and to be honest this blog post is a week too late – it’ll now cost you £3 as opposed to last week’s 59p limited trial.  It’s a fucking good game that climaxes with Ode To Joy at the end of each round.  You can also play as a Pony with a spike on its head.  Just check it out…

… I said I’d remain consistent but I lied.  This one’s for free – Photoswap.  It’s on the App Store.  Anything can happen.  Trade a picture of your garden and get Santa Clause’s penis in return.  You never know.



j. COLE
June 16, 2009, 1:53 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Crack Stevens, Sounds

Download mixtape here

Unkle Crack



Team flix
June 10, 2009, 9:52 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Flicks

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Terry Urban ‘Southerngold’ Mixtape
June 10, 2009, 12:35 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Crack Stevens, Sounds

Front CoverCLICK IMAGE FOR FREELOAD

Terry Urban has compiled a mixtape of classic southern hip hop over Santigold album tracks. It’s pretty dope but has caused a bit of a rawkus. As just before he released it, he got served a cease and desist from Santigolds record label which basically means. We’ll bum rape you with a rake if you release this free non-profit mixtape. So he went and released it anyway. Santigold claims she has nothing to do with it following her diplo mixtape. Read more. Basically it took me a while to find this although most peeps probably have it. Anyway click on image for freeload. So much drama it’s like Eastenders.

Here is a tracklist.

1. M.I.A. Artistes (Ft. Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins)
2. You’ll Find A Way Player (Ft. Andre 3000 & Bun B)
3. Still Tippin’ It (Ft. Slim Thug & Mike Jones)
4. Can’t Say It (Ft. T-Pain)
5. Creating Kryptonite (Ft. Purple Ribbon All-Stars)
6. Fire Superman (Ft. Lil’ Wayne) [Prod. By Mike Cash]
7. Hustlin’ With The Lights Out (Ft. Rick Ross)
8. Shawty Is Starstuck (Ft. The Dream)
9. Unfreakable Girl (Ft. Gucci Mane)
10. Nann Lady (Ft. Trick Daddy & Trina) [Prod. By JKhan]
11. Anne’s Plan (Ft. Chip Tha Ripper) [Prod. By Mike Cash]
12. You’ll Go Crazy (Ft. Young Jeezy) [Prod. By Mike Cash]



Das One Parklife Rare Kind DDS
June 9, 2009, 10:45 pm
Filed under: David Flowie, Sounds

Dasr.July6th-09webDas killing it last weekend at the London Meeting Of Styles.

Go check the Rare Kind flickr for some dope flicks from D’s latest explorations in the old Eurostar departure lounge at Waterloo. Shit is live.

Rare Kind

Chrome & Black blog



Bonafide 02
June 9, 2009, 10:27 pm
Filed under: David Flowie

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The new issue of Bonafide magazine is out and they sent us a few free copies and asked us to have a read. They got a pretty nice website which is frequently updated with interesting interviews and features (peep the Edan radio show its big) so have a look at that inabit.

A clean and tidy, pocket-sized publication which focuses on ’street’ art and music, when clocking the names on the front I noticed some interesting features. Issue 2 has sections on Neon Neon, Kid Acne, Peanut Butter Wolf, Flying Lotus, and Eine amongst others but the best part has got to be the interview with Large Professor following the release of his new record Main Source. Other bits I liked were the write up and explanation behind the originally caged KMD classic Black Bastards and the Gareth Bayliss interview.

Go check out the website (www.bonafideuk.com) and have a butchers yourself.



TUESDAY IS TATTOO NIGHT
June 9, 2009, 6:38 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Crack Stevens

Totally bored stiff on a Tuesday night? Tired of the humdrum of the boring t.v shows on you’re free-view box? Don’t feel comfortable watching fat porn with you’re friends with the lights on? I know how you feel! Totes! So My idea is Tuesday night tattoo club, we’ve seen arts and crafts club, Tye dye Wednesday, rob the corner shop Friday and get embarrassingly drunk house party Saturday. This is a fine and refined concept which will be with you for the rest of you’re life, how AWESOME. I’ll give you the run down of what we did and if you’re half as stupid as we are you’ll actually do some proper research and try not to get everyone drunk before we start art-ing off on each other.

You’ll need:

Sewing needles (Lots)

Sewing Thread

A Pencil

White Spirit

India Acrylic ink

Someone who is competent at drawing

A lighter

Mood music

Beers and preferably spirits.

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Please don’t use us as the bench mark for health and safety. Don’t share needles and make sure every thing is super clean, or you’ll DIE!?

1st Sterilize the needles by frying them until there is no more water in the pan.

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2nd Chose a decent and not too difficult and intricate design because it wont work and it’ll just look like you’ve got some serious self harm issues. Nothing too fancy either because it won’t work.

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3rd Make sure you’re half way drunk and also had something to eat, we had a curry which i feel made sure we were fully nurished and stood to suffer more from the toilet than the pearcing needle.

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What you do is after sterelizing the needle, burn the tip witha lighter for a little while, then tie the thread around the needle and pencil so the needle is secure and there is only about a milimeter of the needle showing. Draw the image you’re gonna be stuck with on you’re body part of choice then start dipping the needle in the ink and making sure you’re skin is getting pearced. Clean the spot regularly so you can see what you’re doing. It’s not very pleasurable but provided you know there will be alittle pain and you’re not a totally pussy at this point you’ll be fine. Here are some we made earlier.

P.s I don’t know why the pictures are sideways it’s pissing me off, some-one is getting sacked or kilt!!

Unkle Crack



HAMMER TIME
June 8, 2009, 5:32 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Crack Stevens

Bare Jokes!



Cody McEntire in Smoke & Mirrors
June 8, 2009, 2:44 pm
Filed under: David Flowie, Plank Spanking

Cody kills it in this section. Generally a RAD all-round skater.


Song – Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man



Studio Amour’s 1001 Nights @ RareKind LDN
June 4, 2009, 6:28 pm
Filed under: David Flowie

Dun knowThe Rare Kind Gallery London (49 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA) is playing host to Bristol’s Studio Amour and will be showing their textile-based graffiti works. Private view is on 11th June from 5.30 – 9.30.



GURN – SUMMER BIG LOOK – GOING GOING
June 4, 2009, 3:36 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Crack Stevens, Man's Got To Eat

Didn’t really see how these puppies would fare but so far the love has been somewhat overwhelming. Big things coming in the next month or so. Definately some higher quality Tye dye pieces, don’t want to give too much away just watch this space. Out of the 8 tees, 3 have gone. They are the ‘Origami fade’, ‘Purkle’ and the ‘Pink panter’ which has set off a bidding war between baby-mamas and little jump-offs on the side, sheeeeeeet. Okay so we still got 5 tees to ship otherwise I’ll head down the Sunday market and show you what real extortion is biatch! Peep the original post on ‘Gurn – Summer Look – Unisex Tees‘. But here is a selection of whats remaining. Get whilst it’s baking. Peace

MURKLE BLUE

MURKLE BLUE

BELGIUM BLUE

BELGIUM BLUE

PINK BRIE

PINK BRIE

Hit me up on crackstevens@gmail.com if you want one of these gurn tye dye originals, remember the tees are £9 of hard earned britsh pounds, you get a discount if you send us a picture of you next to a gurn sticker!! SAFE

BIG UP   Sam ‘Stomachache’ Hiscox FOR THE PICTURES

And special thanks to:

MODELS – LUCY ‘PUT THE KETTLE ON’ FISHER

GABRIELA ‘WONT BUY ME A T-SHIRT FROM COLOMBIA’ FLETCHER

MARK ‘ONION BOOTY’ AMODIO



OLLIE!/Bare Noize The Proxy Remix = Skuzz!
June 4, 2009, 12:17 pm
Filed under: David Flowie, Sounds

You know The Proxy’s Dancing In The Dark right?

Well check out the Bare Noize badman Ollie P’s remix. Its FILTH, and still unfinished, so watch this space.

‘You Stupid cunt/Fortunes + remixes are forthcoming on Eight FX ( Hatcha, Kromestar etc..) Peace!’ – OLLIE!/Bare Noize

http://myspace.com/olliepbadman
http://myspace.com/barenoize



Feiyue Introduces the Varsity Jacket
June 4, 2009, 12:06 pm
Filed under: Melodeezie

Feiyue has stuck to its vintage urban influences to launch its varisty jacket for autumn/winter 09. It features a boiled wool torso, leather sleeves and banded wrists and waistband, with the Feiyue patch on the front and with the logo stamp “Flying Forward” on the back and cuffs. 

The jacket comes in blue/white or black and is a “collector” limited edition. These babies are set to be released at the beggining of September and will be avliable online at www.feiyue-shoes.com. for €290. Watch this space…

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TEEPAY
June 3, 2009, 11:43 am
Filed under: Melodeezie

Teepay is a new online tshirt community which has been designed to support and profit for artistic individuals. This is for anyone who is wanting to get their work onto some fresh tees and potentially make some doe. All you have to do is upload your design via teepay and it will be printed onto an organic tee. You will market it however you want (along with the promotional help of Howies®)  but all design rights remain with the designer. Plus 10% of the price on each tee will go back to the you or a charity of your choice. The is no caps on successes the more you sell the more you earn!!

teepay.com launched on the 1st of June by howies® and features a range of tee shirts contributed by South Coast tee shirt brand When We Were Kids (WWWK). WWWK share a graphic obsession with howies® that pays homage to sporting sub cultures. The range is a tour de force that takes a positive and un-nostalgic graphic walk along the memories of the ‘80s skate and street wear sector. The designs have all the joy of an endless summer’s day using vintage typefaces and a bold pop colour scheme. WWWK and teepay.com are a group of adults that take pleasure in all aspects of grown up child’s play. 

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Tees by When We Were Kids for teepay.com

Check out some of the other tees at  www.teepay.com and get designing!

 




Gurn – Summer Look – Unisex Tees
June 2, 2009, 5:49 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life, Crack Stevens, Man's Got To Eat

A couple of months ago I decided to make some tye and dye tees with my homie Cat, peep Tye dye Wednesday. These puppies are all officially ready. There are only a limited number and a one off till our next t-shirt venture. Have a cheeky peep and hit me up at crackstevens@gmail or gurnteam@gmail.com if you want one. It’s first come first serve so holla.

PINK PANTER

PINK BRIE

PINK BRIE

PINK BRIE

PINK PANTER

PINK PANTER

PINK PANTER

PINK PANTER

MURKLE BLUE

MURKLE BLUE

Murkle Blue

MURKLE BLUE

ORIGAMI FADE

ORIGAMI FADE - SOLD OUT

ORIGAMI FADE

ORIGAMI FADE - SOLD OUT

NAVY STRIPE

BELGIUM BLUE

NAVY STRIPE

BELGIUM BLUE

(more…)



Don’t jump!
June 2, 2009, 5:20 pm
Filed under: Celebrating life

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Sent from my iPhone



Rynecologist – Still Thinking
June 2, 2009, 12:51 pm
Filed under: David Flowie, Sounds

If you like Ed Banger-style crunky juiced up electro filth mixed with party classics varying from the Stones to Ace of Base then download/listen to this cat’s mixtape.

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Click image to freeload

Jiggy.